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Carsington Water
Carsington Water
Stanton Moor, Derbyshire
Why stay here ...
OFFERS*: 10% OFF Autumn Getaways | Kids for £1 (aged 5-17) | Under 5s stay free | £5 refundable deposit
Nestled within an attractive pine plantation, Carsington Water Club Campsite in Ashbourne is beautifully landscaped, with pitches in open clearings separated by trees. This gives the Derbyshire campsite residents privacy and quiet which many appreciate during the busy summer months. Improvements to the toilet block and facilities, including a new drying room, were undertaken in recent years.
Carsington Reservoir, a major attraction in the area, is conveniently adjacent to the Carsington Water Club Campsite. A mere 15 minutes walk will bring you to its great selection of leisure facilities including fishing, sailing, windsurfing and a children's playground. The campsite is also an excellent base for walkers and cyclists wishing to explore the beautiful scenery of Dovedale and the surrounding countryside. The local villages, all with excellent pubs and restaurants offering hearty food, are within two to three miles. As you travel around the region exploring, look out for examples of Derbyshire's home grown art - "Well Dressing" - which happens in many villages from May to September.
Please Note: Reception at this site may close earlier than 8pm and staff may not be available to greet you. If this is the case, don’t worry, you can still arrive on site until 8pm. We will simply contact you on your day of arrival with details of how to check-in. Please ensure your contact details are up to date on your Membership profile.
Additional ways to stay:
Storage pitches - available here. Visit camc.com/storage.
Seasonal pitches - rent one of our pitches on a long term basis. Visit camc.com/seasonals.
To contact the campsite directly, please call 01335 370903.
Nearest alternative campsites: The Firs Club Campsite, Chatsworth Park Club Campsite and Blackshaw Moor Club Campsite.
*T&Cs
10% OFF Autumn Getaways: Save 10% on stays between 1 October to 3 November 2025. 3 night minimum stay. Book by 10 October at least 21 days in advance of arrival. Discount automatically applied and appears at checkout.
£5 Deposit: FREE cancellations and FREE amendments up to 21 days before arrival.
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Directions
Please only use these recommended directions for the final approach and not sat nav, as this will navigate you to the rear entrance. Please do not attempt narrow route from Kirk Ireton, or use A52 from west due to steep gradients. Turn left off the A517 (Ashbourne – Belper) in Hulland Ward at the signpost to Carsington Water into Dog Lane. In 0.75 mile at the crossroads turn right at the brown signpost to Carsington Water. The site is on the right in 1 mile.
Sites key:
- Postcode:
- DE6 3JL
- GPS:
- Lat 53.04414 / Lon -1.62705
- Plan a route to this site
- OS field ref:
- SK250497
- OS map ref:
- 119
- Handbook map ref:
- H7
Transport links
- Bus stop within 1 mile
- Buses go to: Ashbourne and Matlock
- Car hire on site
- Daily public Transport within 1 mile
- Nearest park and ride: Derby
Reviews
John Lewis
Reviewed: 24/03/2025 15:56
Great place
Have been going to carsington water quite a few years now n have found staff brilliant each time. We have 2 dogs who love going around the dog walk area. Greatwalk to the dam wall or the opposite way both lead to visitor centre, one way shorter than the other.... Show more
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Andrew Flint
Reviewed: 21/03/2025 15:32
March weekend break
Nice weekend break Good arrival and check-in Lovley maintain pitch Good offsite walks No shops nearby A few pubs a decent walk Nice pitches nestled in trees Site could do with a 2nd motorhome point Shortage of hand dryers in toilets usually have to wait Dislike the new bin policy have to walk a long... Show more
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Sarah Harrison
Reviewed: 20/03/2025 20:43
Amazing Site - Great Location
This was our first time at this site and it is amazing. The staff are so friendly and helpful. The site itself is perfect. A great dog walk around the outskirts of site in the forest area with amazing views of the countryside and reservoir. 5 minutes walk to... Show more
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greg66
Reviewed: 27/10/2024 21:30
Jewel in the crown
What a great site just a short walk from Carsington Water and some great local pubs particularly the Miners Arms in Carsington and the Red Lion in Hognaston. The site has a steep driveway from the road but is well worth it. There is an amazing dog walk on site... Show more
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Reviewed: 18/10/2024 16:09
5 Night peaceful stay
The site is up a slight incline and continues with a couple of flat areas once through the reception gates. Staff were lovely and friendly. The site is maintained and kept tidy and facilities were spotless. Food is on site (Thursday, Fri, Sat) Burgers, Fish n Chips and Pizza. A... Show more
Chrisuk70
Reviewed: 09/10/2024 17:08
Good but steep
Another nice site. Very well spaced out but quite steep and goes on for ever. Facilities are very clean and the wardens are lovely and friendly. Well worth a visit.
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Reviewed: 29/09/2024 17:51
Lovely weekend away
Having watched a good few videos of fellow caravaners to carsington CAMC, we decided to have a short weekend away there, what a beautiful quiet site it is, the scenery is stunning, with walks round the reservoir and site. Can highly recommended the site, the staff were very polite and... Show more
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Reviewed: 18/09/2024 14:45
Great Site some Odd Things to Review
We stayed here for 4 nights and had a very nice stay. The site is very well maintained and has really flat large pitches, no issues at all. The walk to Carsington water is easy to find (but strangely not on the map?) and not too far, you can walk... Show more
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Reviewed: 03/09/2024 15:42
Fab site with great connections for visits to towns across the Peak District
We stayed here for 6 nights in August. The site staff were very friendly and helpful. The facilities are excellent and are kept spotlessly clean. Internet can be slow at times, but nothing that is horrendous. The site is close to Carsington Water which is great for either biking or... Show more
Blythespirit
Reviewed: 11/08/2024 18:47
Beautiful site, spoilt only by a few inconsiderate people.
We stayed here for 2 nights on our way home from a Scotland tour. The Site staff were very friendly and the site was really pretty, clean and tidy. Good to have the bins still on the service areas. The walk to, and around Carsington Water reservoir is nice and... Show more
Site contact details
- Telephone:
- 01335 370903
Most recent reviews
John Lewis
Reviewed: 24/03/2025 15:56
Great place
Have been going to carsington water quite a few years now n have found staff brilliant each time. We have 2 dogs who love going around the dog walk area. Greatwalk to the dam wall or the opposite way both lead to visitor centre, one way shorter than ...
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