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Little Rue Hill

A quietly immaculate family campsite in rural Staffordshire, run by hands-on owners who hand you a hand-drawn map on arrival.

Little Rue Hill sits across 8 acres of open Staffordshire countryside, split into distinct areas for families, adults, and tent campers. The family field looks out over adjoining farmland, and the bell tent and cabin sections both carry views you don't expect at this price point. From £10 a night for a tent pitch, this is genuinely budget camping done with care.

The owners run it with the kind of attention that shows up in the details: mowed lawns, an immaculate amenity block with free hot showers, and a hand-drawn map of the local area pressed into your hands on arrival. Fire pits are available at pitches for a small charge, there's a communal area for fires, and the overall feel is unhurried and owner-present throughout.

Families get a field to themselves with football nets, badminton, and room to roam. Adults wanting peace have a separate area. For a quick countryside reset, the walk down into Dimmingsdale is a short drive or easy stroll, with a paddle in the brook and refreshments at the Ramblers Retreat. Alton Towers is a short drive if that's on the schedule.

Before you book

  • Fire pits at individual pitches are available at an extra charge rather than included.
A budget site that earns its reputation through owner care and genuine welcome rather than facilities arms races. The views, the cleanliness, and the hand-drawn map say more than any star count.

Why it made the cut

  • Consistently clean facilities and well-maintained grounds across a large volume of reviews
  • Owner-present, attentive management with personal touches rarely found at this price point
  • Separate family, adults, and tent areas give the site real structure without feeling regimented
  • Easy access to Dimmingsdale walks and Alton Towers makes it a practical base as well as a restful one

The Feeling

Soulful handmade · Mixed tempo

Radio in the toilet blockHand drawn local mapViews over adjoining fieldsOwner found a football

Good For

  • Family
  • Solo

Best For

  • Families with young children: playground and kids' play area on-site
  • Budget camping across 8 acres of grassland with basic but clean facilities
  • Communal activities including volleyball, football nets, and picnic areas

In Campr's collections

  • Slow familySeparate family field, plenty of outdoor space, and owners who find footballs for your children without being asked.
  • Most immaculate vibesFree hot showers, mowed lawns, and a toilet block with a radio playing quietly inside, cared for at every level.
  • Soulful handmadeThe owner's hand-drawn local map, the radio in the facilities block, the personal welcome: this place has a person behind it.

Facilities

Showers
Toilets
BBQ
Playground

Quick answers

What kind of stays does Little Rue Hill offer?
Tent, Motorhome, in a field.
How much does Little Rue Hill cost?
Pitches from £10 per night. Book directly with the site.
Where is Little Rue Hill?
Rue Hill Campsite, adjoining, B5417, Rue Hill, Cauldon Low, Stoke-on-Trent ST10 3EY, UK.

Where it is

Rue Hill Campsite, adjoining, B5417, Rue Hill, Cauldon Low, Stoke-on-Trent ST10 3EY, UK

In a field · Staffordshire · West Midlands · 53.029° N, 1.880° W

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Independent Rating

4.7

Based on 318 Google reviews

Campr Ethos Approved

Signed off by Curator · Last reviewed June 2026
From
£10/night
Budget
Check Availability

Takes you to the owner's booking system

The Setup

PitchesTent, Motorhome
SettingIn a field

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