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Cannock Chase Camping And Caravanning Club Site
Old Youth Hostel
Wandon
Rugeley
Staffordshire (Browse area)
WS15 1QW
Tel: 01889 582166
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Pitches: 50
Open: 01/04/2026 to 30/11/2026
01/04/2027 to 30/11/2027
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 Tent Pitches |
 Caravan Pitches |
 Motorhome Pitches |
 Small Campervans |
 Glamping Units |
 No Statics for Hire |
 No Statics for Sale |
 Seasonal Pitches |
 Electric Hookups |
 Hardstanding Pitches |
 No Fully Serviced Pitches |
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| Who's it for |
 Families Welcome |
 Not Members Only |
 No Rallies |
 Not Naturist Site |
 Dogs Welcome |
 No Dogs Allowed |
 Groups Welcome |
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| Facilities |
 Toilet Facilities |
 Hot Showers |
 Washing Up |
 No Bathroom |
 Baby Changing Facilities |
 Laundry On Site |
 Drinking Water |
 Disabled Friendly |
 Chemical Disposal |
 Battery Charging |
 Gas Exchange |
 Recycling Facilities |
 No Kitchen Facilities |
 No Freezer / Fridge |
 Motorhome Point |
 Wifi Access |
 Shop <1 mile |
 Bar <1 mile |
 Restaurant or Cafe or Takeaway <1 mile |
| Activities |
 Kids Playground |
 No TV Room |
 No Games Room |
 No Evening Ents |
 Fishing <1 mile |
 No Wild Swimming |
 No Indoor Pool |
 No Outdoor Pool |
 No Horse Riding |
 No Cycle Hire |
 No Golf |
 No Tennis |
 No Beach |
 No Watersports |
 No Boat Launch |
| Other Features |
 No Sea Views |
 Not Working Farm |
 No Campfires Allowed |
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 No Waterside Pitches |
 Public Transport <5 miles |
 Offroad Dog Walk On Site or Direct Access |
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| Date of Visit: September 2015 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Les and Jenny |
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 We were invited to join some old friends who had already booked as being members of the C&CC. On booking, we were invited to rejoin as our membership gave out last year but declined as we tend to favour privately owned non-club sites. It cost us around £10 per night extra but Hey-Ho, that’s a choice we made so no crying in the beer. Although during what is called ‘high season’, the site was all but empty during our stay (maybe the high rate?) with the odd coming and going of ‘one-nighters’.
The site is pleasantly located in a dell and basks in the reflected glory of the Cannock Chase forest which has several paths for the walker. Maintained to a decent standard, the pitches vary from hard-standing to grass according to taste. There appears to be only one drinking water point for the entire site which is in close proximity to the grey water and outdoor chemical dump – much too close and a tad unsavoury some might say. There was no option of a serviced pitch, something some would have found invaluable given the terrain and the distance to the tap. The sole general refuse (no recycling) bin is situated by the entrance to the site.
The toilet block is a wooden structure containing the laundry and washing up facilities. Entry to the toilets is by a small pushbutton coded lock – difficult to read unless you have perfect sight and it’s in daylight. At night, the poor lighting made it all but impossible to manipulate. On one occasion, a frantic lady couldn’t operate the code and luckily was rescued from her dilemma by a passing warden. On entering, the toilets are clean(ish) - apart from the one seat in the gents which had blood on it when we arrived & which was still evident some four days later. Metal fittings in the block have suffered the effects of corrosion and need to be replaced if only for the sake of hygiene. A few more towel hooks around the place wouldn’t go amiss either. The facilities are reminiscent of something from the 1950s with shower curtains and the kind of temperature control needing the strength of Superman to operate. My wife found the shower controls difficult to say the least therefore was unable to access any hot water so showered in the ‘van for the rest of the stay.
Apart from the toilet block and a couple of shelves of consumables in reception, there are no facilities on this site. The nearest shops and pubs are over a mile away - the Chetwynd Arms at Upper Longdon serves very good food.
Road noise is intrusive for a site so far from a town, the road passing within yards of the site is incredibly busy, even at night.
The site seems to be enjoyed mainly by dog owners who take pleasure in the many walks through the woods and by children with bikes who use the perimeter track for off road riding – neither of whom were a problem to us.
I have to say to both C&CC and CC, your sites are rapidly becoming eclipsed by some ultra-modern, privately owned and importantly, in these austere times, - more modestly priced sites now on offer – reasons why we avoid corporate club sites whenever we have the choice. 
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| Date of Visit: June 2015 |
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| Reviewer: ALAG |
4 reviews from this member |
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Very impressed with the site. It is well laid out with spotless facilities. The site wardens were very friendly and helpful. Interesting walks from the site which are available in writing from the site office. It is very busy at the weekend but quiet during the week. Useful for a stopover as close to M6.
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| Date of Visit: July 2015 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Lynn T |
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Just spent a fantastic 3 nights here. Just perfect, lovely wardens very helpful and friendly. The site is set out well plenty of space and privacy and being a dog owner there are walks in every direction onto Cannock chase, so my spaniel was completely worn out every day. Toilet facilities were great spotlessly clean at all times. Cant wait to visit again we are ready to book a week here in 2016
Excellent site one of the best we have visited
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| Date of Visit: September 2014 |
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| Reviewer: Bryan1324 |
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This is a wonderful well run site, It is a Camping and Caravan Club Site. The site is set in a forest setting which is very pleasing to the eye. There is a oneway system in place. The site is easily accessible. The office sells basics in the way of food. There are two pubs nearby that provide 'The Red Lion' and 'The Park Gate'. The site has good access to Cannock Chase which has two great purpose built Mountain Bike courses.
We saw three Fallow Deer when we took our grand children for a walk, they were only 30 feet away, We saw a Buzzard very close by, A kestrel. As it got dark we heard a Barn Owl out hunting.
There is an excellent play area for the kids. Plenty of water points. Toilets are spotless with plenty of free hot water.
The Wardens are really nice people too. All in All a very nice run site. I can recommend this site it is great.
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| Date of Visit: May 2014 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Paulhw |
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This is a lovely site and in a peaceful surroundings. The staff are very friendly and helpful. As this was only our second time out with our caravan the staff couldn't do enough to help us even to the point if helping us pitch our caravan which after a stressful journey( traffic and weather ) it was a welcome bonus.
The site is nice and tidy and you get the feeling that it is the staffs pride and joy as they always seem to be cleaning or gardening.
There is a busy road which passes the site which to start off with seemed a bit noisy but that is soon forgotten as the bird song and surroundings take your mind off it.
The toilet and shower block is really clean and a welcome change that they are free all that is required is the code to the door which is provided when you check in.
The TV reception is a bit hit and miss, normally this wouldn't matter but the weekend we stayed it was rain, rain and more rain.
There are plenty of walks from the site as it is situated on Cannock chase. We would have liked to discovered more but with the weather being wet we didn't venture too far.
There is a small play area for children which is on the edge of the site.
The shop is small and open for only a few hours a day so take plenty of supplies.
This site is one we will hopefully visit again.
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| Date of Visit: May 2014 |
Unit: Campervan |
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| Reviewer: Big Frank |
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Stayed here over the May day holiday principally because it's only 35 miles from home and an area we had never been to. It's a lovely site albeit next to a busy Road, so there is some traffic noise. The toilet block was always spotless if a bit dated. As others have said great access to the trails direct from the site. We ate at the Park Gate Inn which is a good enough walk to make you feel not guilty. Good honest pub grub with great local ale and dog friendly
Great weekend, booked for August bank!
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| Date of Visit: July 2013 |
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| Reviewer: Joan and Stuart |
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What a lovely place! We booked at relatively short notice for the time of year and got a pitch for us and some friends. The staff were incredibly helpful during booking and upon our arrival, making sure we had a pitch to suit our requirements and checking we had all of the information we needed to know about the facilities etc which, I have to say, were spotless. In fact the whole site was spotless, tidy and beautifully kept. We loved the setting, completely surrounded by trees with access to the Chase, so tranquil. The staff have paid such attention to detail, even down to making the waste water area look lovely.
They aim to keep a quieter area for adults only, which I thought was really thoughtful. We had family come and visit and the children loved the Chase, the children's play area and just being able to run around, and their parents loved the whole atmosphere of the place to the extent that they visited two evenings on the trot.
We are definitely planning a return visit - thank you very much for a fantastic weekend.
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| Date of Visit: July 2013 |
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| Reviewer: Peejay12 |
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We don't tend to spend time on site, we like to get about but this camp site was so tranquil we were so tempted to stay on site. It was the start of the heat wave in July and the site was buzzing and full. Cycling through the Forest was a thrill, not just fir trees but deciduous trees and broad sways to walk or cycle with plenty of sunshine. I would strongly advise anyone intending to cycle or walk through the many paths to invest in a good map, although the chances of getting lost are very slim, there is always people about.
The showers are in need of updating, only because of the small number of units in compassion to the number of campers. The showers themselves were great.
We had a hard standing pitch behind the reception and had a good TV signal, but some pitches were non TV.
All in al a great site.
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| Date of Visit: May 2013 |
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| Reviewer: Motorhomemadness |
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We visited this campsite for 2 nights @end of May 2013.
2 adults, and a teenager.
Campsite was quiet, despite it being half term.
Nicely kept. Campsite but could do with fresh gravel on the hard standings.
Nice friendly wardens.
Good little play area.
We had a hard standing next to dog walk which was actually the access to the forest.
Shower/toilet block was clean and tidy.
We walked from the campsite to Castle Ring, a well preserved Iron Age ? fortress. En route back we called at the
Park Gate Pub and had a drink outside. The food there smelt nice and they do allow dogs in the bar area.
Total walk time about 2 hours. A bit muddy and need to cross the very busy very fast road. Outside the campsite. The warden will sell you a map for 10p so, you can find it easily!
We also walked the other way through the forest to one of the Visitor Centres. We stopped for a hot chocolate and a panini. Good food, reasonably priced.
Toilets at the visitor centre. Route was good and mostly level. On road for part of route. Dogs had a great time.
We saw deer on both these walks, jumping fences and hiding in the forest.
We would return to this site.
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| Date of Visit: May 2013 |
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| Reviewer: Glyn83 |
9 reviews from this member |
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We have just returned from a great bank holiday stay at the Cannock Chase c and cc site, as others say the wardens are friendly and very helpful, it seems to be the thing with the c and cc club that a warden sites you, ok for us in our motorhome but could perhaps be a little offputting for a novice caravaner. Ideal for dog walkers and very popular with mountain bikers. We walked upto the Park Gate inn which offers the best 2 for 10 pound meals ive ever found, but don't miss a walk to the nearby iron age Castle ring hill fort with its fantastic views.
Tv reception is poor and we had no luck with our sat dish or mobile phone which turned out nice.
Shower block is clean with plenty of hot water if a little dated, virtualy no heating, ok for the warmer weather tho, the motorhome waste point is difficult to access,
Our only niggle was the property next to the site the home of a large Alsation which is kept outside and literally barked all night, best not to pitch by the fence, this didn't spoil our stay though. It's a lovely site, we will return.
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