The low rumble of lions calling at dawn isn't something you expect to hear from your tent in South Yorkshire, but at Camp Lion you're tucked right beside one of the UK's largest wildlife parks — a genuinely wild start to the morning.
This is a practical base for families visiting the park itself or exploring Doncaster and the wider South Yorkshire area, with space for tents and campervans. Dog owners should check ahead, as policies vary depending on proximity to the wildlife collection. It's less wilderness camping, more convenient overnight spot with a safari-park twist — ideal if you're planning a day with the kids among the polar bears and painted dogs.
Facilities are straightforward: showers and toilets onsite. Campfires may be allowed but you'll need to ask when you arrive, so don't bank on it. The vibe here is friendly and family-focused rather than wild and remote — you're here for the animals and the ease of rolling out of your sleeping bag straight into the park gates. A handy, no-nonsense pitch with a roar.
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- Candy Corner Fisheries6.36 kmManaged fishery
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- DirectionsCamp Lion LodgeBar 0.1 km~5 min walk
- DirectionsBreakfast CabinCafe 0.1 km~5 min walk
- Directions¡Caramba!Restaurant 0.7 km~10 min walk
- DirectionsThe HayfieldPub 0.7 km~10 min walk
- DirectionsSafari CaféCafe 0.7 km~10 min walk
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