The Black Country (Dudley, Sandwell, Walsall and Wolverhampton) is better known for canals, foundries and the Living Museum than for campsites. Yet some of the best camping in the Midlands is within half an hour of it: sandstone ridges at Kinver, open hilltops at Clent, the ancient woodland of Wyre Forest and the heaths of Cannock Chase.
This guide lists 15 campsites, glamping sites and caravan parks we've checked, grouped by area, with what each one takes and what's nearby. We're independent and don't take bookings. Every listing links straight to the campsite's own website.
Kinver, Staffordshire · About 4 miles west of Stourbridge, roughly a 15-minute drive
A small rural site beside Kinver Edge offering a handful of quirky glamping units plus seasonal camping at selected times. A rustic bar built from reclaimed materials…
Romsley, Worcestershire · About 4 miles south of Halesowen, around 10 minutes by car
A Club site in a quiet valley on Fieldhouse Lane, with footpaths straight from the gate up onto the Clent Hills. Pitches are a mix of sloping grass and level…
Wolverley, Worcestershire · About 8 miles south-west of Stourbridge, roughly 20 minutes' drive
A long-season Club site in Brown Westhead Park, a short walk from the Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal. It is a good base for both Kinver Edge to the north and the…
Wandon, near Rugeley, Staffordshire · About 12 miles north of Walsall, roughly 25 minutes' drive
A seasonal Club site on the site of an old youth hostel, right on the edge of the Chase forest. Grass pitches slope and hardstandings need rock pegs. It is a natural…
Bodymoor Heath, near Sutton Coldfield, Warwickshire · About 13 miles east of Walsall, roughly 25 minutes' drive
An all-year Club site next to Kingsbury Water Park, with flat walks and cycle routes around its many lakes. Pitches include grass, hardstanding and jumbo options, and…
Claverley, Shropshire · About 8 miles south-west of Wolverhampton, roughly 20 minutes' drive
A five-pitch Certificated Location in the grounds of the Ludstone Hall estate, just outside Claverley village. It is for Caravan and Motorhome Club members only and is…
Getting there. Most of the sites here are 15 to 45 minutes by car from Dudley or Wolverhampton. The M5, M6 and A449 do most of the work. A few are reachable by train and bus: the Severn Valley Railway stops at Bewdley and Bridgnorth, and Cannock and Rugeley have stations on the edge of the Chase.
When to book. Small farm sites and anything near Cannock Chase or Kinver Edge fill up early for summer weekends and bank holidays. Many simple sites open only from Easter to October, so check before you set off in winter.
What to pack. Our camping kit checklist covers the tent, sleeping, cooking and small-but-vital items people forget.