Campsite Finder - Manchester, North West England – Camping & Caravan Direct

For anyone touring the North West of England, Greater Manchester makes a practical and surprisingly varied base. The city itself draws visitors for its museums, music and football, while the surrounding moors, reservoirs and canal-side villages offer plenty of quiet pitches within easy reach. Among the options for campers and caravanners in the area, one site stands out on the western edge, where the Pennines begin to rise.

Hollingworth Lake Caravan Park

Hollingworth Lake Caravan Park sits at Rakewood in Littleborough, within the Metropolitan Borough of Rochdale. The site takes its name from the neighbouring Hollingworth Lake, a reservoir that has long been a destination for walkers, sailors and day-trippers from across the region.

The location suits those who want countryside on the doorstep without giving up access to town. Littleborough has its own railway station with direct services into Manchester, and the M62 is a short drive away, making the park a convenient stop for anyone travelling between Yorkshire and Lancashire.

Facilities on site cater for both tents and touring caravans, and the surrounding area offers waterside walks, cycle routes along the Rochdale Canal and a choice of pubs and cafés in the nearby village.

Planning your stay

Greater Manchester’s camping season runs broadly from spring through to autumn, though many sites remain open year-round for caravans and motorhomes. Booking ahead is advisable during school holidays, when demand for pitches in the region rises sharply.

If you are heading to the area, it is worth checking opening dates, pitch types and current prices directly with the park before you travel, as these can change from season to season.