Best Gateshead campsites for surfing

Looking to camp near surf breaks in Gateshead? You’ll find over a dozen local sites letting you pitch up close to North Sea swells, with easy access for boards and booties. Prices start at £25 a night, averaging around £30. The line-up includes Walkmill Campsite (43 reviews), set by the river for post-surf fishing, Bamburgh Under Canvas (2 reviews) with tents a stroll from wild dunes, and Laverock Law Cottages and Glamping (1 review) for those after a more secluded spot. Most sites allow campfires and provide hot showers, toilets, and solid facilities for rinsing off sand. Between surfs, you can cast a line or keep an eye out for otters and oystercatchers along the coast. Pack a sturdy wetsuit—the North Sea doesn’t mess about.

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Top-rated campgrounds near Gateshead

Looking to camp near surf breaks in Gateshead? You’ll find over a dozen local sites letting you pitch up close to North Sea swells, with easy access for boards and booties. Prices start at £25 a night, averaging around £30. The line-up includes Walkmill Campsite (43 reviews), set by the river for post-surf fishing, Bamburgh Under Canvas (2 reviews) with tents a stroll from wild dunes, and Laverock Law Cottages and Glamping (1 review) for those after a more secluded spot. Most sites allow campfires and provide hot showers, toilets, and solid facilities for rinsing off sand. Between surfs, you can cast a line or keep an eye out for otters and oystercatchers along the coast. Pack a sturdy wetsuit—the North Sea doesn’t mess about.

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Top-rated campgrounds near Gateshead

1. Woodman's Huts

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(58)

119km from Gateshead · 3 units · Glamping

Beautiful handmade shepherd's huts in the heart of the picturesque South Lakes

2. Walkmill Campsite

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(122)

43km from Gateshead · 10 units · Tents, Motorhomes

Refreshingly understated private camping in the unspoiled Northumberland countryside

3. Bamburgh Under Canvas

90%

(5)

72km from Gateshead · 5 units · Glamping

Luxury Lotus Belle tent glamping with sweeping views, within walking distance of Bamburgh town and castle (and beach)

4. Old Rectory Howick

56km from Gateshead · 2 units · Glamping

The Old Rectory is surrounded by farmland near to Howick Village. Close to the Northumberland Coast we are within walking distance of the Howick Hall Gardens and the seaside Village of Craster. Our Bell Tent and Shepherd's Hut allow you to get close to local wildlife including Hares and Rabbits. Roe deer, hedgehogs, pheasants and songbirds.

5. Humble Bee Farm

100%

(15)

114km from Gateshead · 23 units · Glamping

Camping or ‘wigwaming’ on a pretty and very child-friendly farm among the Yorkshire Wolds

6. Laverock Law Cottages and Glamping

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(1)

79km from Gateshead · 1 unit · Glamping

We are perfectly situated to explore both the Northumbrian Coastal area, including Holy Island , Bamburgh etc but also great for those who wish to discover the amazing Cheviot hills. Our site is managed organically and has won awards for sustainable tourism, itself a true escape and nature paradise.

Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community

Brian

September 2025

6 m Class B

With pets

1 night at Walkmill Campsite

Spacious clean campsite. Now our best one yet! We chose the upper circle which gave us a lot more space and better views. Clean toilets. Nice little shop with extras for guests. Will certainly recommend and return.

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Cliff

August 2025

Tent

2 nights at Walkmill Campsite

This is a delightful site. Very peaceful and everything is immaculately clean and tidy. Close to coast. Highly recommended

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Victoria

August 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Walkmill Campsite

I loved the campsite. The plots were very spacious and not at all crammed in, so there was lots of room for my toddler to run around in. The facilities were good as there was a static caravan with a kitchen, bathroom, toilet and even a couple of lounge areas, which would be useful if you got bad weather. It was so handy having the use of a hot water for washing up. I would definitely go back!

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Katie

August 2025

Tent

2 nights at Walkmill Campsite

We loved tent camping at Walkmill, the site was beautifully maintained in a stunning location near the river. Plenty of wildlife to enjoy while sat around the fire pit - we saw a barn owl and hares during our two night stay. The pitches were well spaced out and the site shop had everything you might need in a pinch -we recommend bringing cash for the honesty box. The location is a 45min walk to Warkworth Castle and the coast/coastal path so there is plenty to keep you busy. We are looking forward to coming back!

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Gill

June 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Walkmill Campsite

Beautiful unspoilt environment, natural landscape. The tents were pitched away from the camper vans which was lovely. Friendly peaceful campers in a lovely atmosphere.

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Erin

June 2025

1 night at Walkmill Campsite

Lovely host, travelled from south west England to do the NC500 and this campsite has every essential you could possibly need. Would have loved to stay longer! Gorgeous peaceful spot next to the river.

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Kendra

June 2025

4 m Class B

With pets

Weekend Trip to Walkmill Campsite

This site is set out beautifully. Everything you could ask for with some great little touches

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Heidi

June 2025

5 m Class B

1 night at Walkmill Campsite

Wunderschöner, naturnaher Campsite. Herrliche Landschaft, viel Platz rund um die blühende Wiese. Alles sehr gepflegt. Sofort wieder!

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Tim

May 2025

2 nights at Bamburgh Under Canvas

Beautiful quiet site. The tent felt entirely private/separate from the few others on the site. Well equipped and comfortable. Perfectly located for exploring the North East coast. Campbell was really helpful and made our stay great. Couldn't recommend more!

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Ol

May 2025

Tent

4 nights at Walkmill Campsite

Definitely a 10/10 site. I wholehearted recommend staying at Walkmill Campsite Positives Extremely pretty area Peace and quiet Big pitches Proper toilets Proper shower Very friendly hosts Camp fires allowed Very tidy Reasonable pitch prices Negatives None

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peter

May 2025

5 m Class B

Weekend Trip to Walkmill Campsite

Excellent honesty shop, great facilities - felt like a home away from home! Lovely little villages by the sea nearby. As seen on the bbc television series "villages by the sea" hosted by Ben Robinson.

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John

April 2025

5 m Class B

With pets

1 night at Walkmill Campsite

Nothing but good things to say about Walkmill! Clean, well looked after, incredibly peaceful, and Claire was very helpful before and during our stay. Perfect for the first night of our trip in our van. Will definitely be back & would recommend to anyone. Thanks again!

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Sherif

April 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Walkmill Campsite

Lovely campsite with excellent facilities. All very clean and in good condition. The hosts were very helpful and the little shop is stocked with some great stuff. Considering how remote the site is, it was very easy to find. The area it's in is great for peaceful walks.