South West•Gloucestershire•51.756° N, 2.603° W

Noxon Farm

A quietly working Forest of Dean farm with a carp lake and ancient woodland at the door, for people who rate peace over programme.

Noxon Farm sits within the Wye Valley AONB on the Gloucestershire edge of the Forest of Dean, surrounded by ancient woodland. It's a proper working farm with a fishing lake at its heart, and the setting does the heavy lifting: the canopy closes in, the lake reflects the trees, and the noise level drops to almost nothing.

The farm's carp lake is the centrepiece. Anglers have been coming here for the morning sessions and the pegs are clean and well-kept, with owners who are genuinely friendly and on-hand. For non-fishing campers, the reward is the same setting, lakeside quiet, forest backdrop, and the Forest of Dean's network of trails on the doorstep. Lydney is a short drive for supplies.

This is a site for people who know what they want: a rural base in a named landscape, without the amenity list. The Wye Valley AONB carries enough pull on its own.

Before you book

Facilities information is limited online, worth confirming pitch types and amenities directly with the owners before booking.

“A Forest of Dean farm with a working lake and ancient woodland on its doorstep, the Wye Valley AONB setting earns the pick, even if the site wears its facilities lightly.”

Why it made the cut

Wye Valley AONB location with Forest of Dean woodland immediately surrounding the site
Fishing lake adds a distinct draw and keeps the operation grounded in its working-farm identity
Friendly, present owners noted across reviews
Peaceful enough to warrant the journey from Bristol or the Welsh border

The Feeling

Lovingly scruffy · Off grid real · Solitary tempo

Carp lake at dawnAncient canopy overheadFarm gate to forest

Good For

Solo
Date
Family

Best For

Walking the Gloucestershire Way from your pitch
Peaceful rural setting within Wye Valley AONB
Close to Lydney with easy access to Forest of Dean

In Campr's collections

Farm fields properA Gloucestershire farm working its land and its lake, within the Wye Valley AONB.
Forest deepAncient woodland closes in on all sides; the Forest of Dean begins at the farm boundary.
Solo sanctuarySmall, owner-present, and quiet enough that a solo visit feels settled rather than conspicuous.