Best Beach Camping Near Preston 2025

Set up your tent on the sand or within earshot of the tide—camping near Preston puts you close to the beach, with over 120 tent sites to choose from. You’ll find campers stretched along the coast, pitching on dunes or grassy headlands, all within reach of the Irish Sea. Expect a mix of classic facilities: pets welcome, proper toilets, and campfires allowed at many sites. Fancy a swim, a spot of fishing, or a coastal hike? You’re sorted. Top picks include Social District (38 reviews), Baystone Bank Farm Campsite (30 reviews), and Moss Side Farm Campsite (30 reviews). Prices average around £30 per night, with spots dipping as low as £25. If you want sand between your toes and salty air at dawn, this stretch of Lancashire coast is tough to beat.

91% (171)

Top-rated campgrounds

Set up your tent on the sand or within earshot of the tide—camping near Preston puts you close to the beach, with over 120 tent sites to choose from. You’ll find campers stretched along the coast, pitching on dunes or grassy headlands, all within reach of the Irish Sea. Expect a mix of classic facilities: pets welcome, proper toilets, and campfires allowed at many sites. Fancy a swim, a spot of fishing, or a coastal hike? You’re sorted. Top picks include Social District (38 reviews), Baystone Bank Farm Campsite (30 reviews), and Moss Side Farm Campsite (30 reviews). Prices average around £30 per night, with spots dipping as low as £25. If you want sand between your toes and salty air at dawn, this stretch of Lancashire coast is tough to beat.

91% (171)

Top-rated campgrounds

1. Torrent Walk Campsite and Bunkhouse

91%

(140)

137km from Preston · 78 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Dolgellau, Gwynedd, North Wales

Campfires, mountain views and ample grassy space in the heart of Snowdonia National Park

2. Baystone Bank Farm Campsite

96%

(149)

66km from Preston · 47 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Millom, England

Lake District camping on a working farm with a stream to splash in, campfires encouraged and a horse-riding centre on the doorstep

3. Stanley Villa Farm Fishing& Camping

96%

(60)

15km from Preston · 40 units · Glamping · Preston, Lancashire, North West England

Lakeside rural tranquility and the 'kiss-me-quick' fun of the seaside – you can have the best of both worlds at Stanley Villa Farm's cute camping pods

4. Tranquil Tŷ Cochyn Caravan/Campsite

128km from Preston · 28 units · Motorhomes · Llanfaethlu, Wales

Tŷ Cochyn Caravan and Campsite is a 28 pitch Adult Only touring caravan, campervan and motorhome site set in North West Anglesey with stunning panoramic views across to Ireland - sit and watch the ferries and cruise liners come in and out of Holyhead, with Mynydd Twr (Holyhead Mountain) as the backdrop. Anglesey is well known for its big skies which are ideal for stargazing and who knows, you could see the Aurora Borealis! Pitches are a minimum of 80 sq. m. with Electrical Hook Up and water connection on each pitch. Chemical waste points are available. A brand new shower block awaits as well with private changing area, showers, toilets and basins. All of this in a tranquil setting full of wildlife. Dogs are welcome on leads on the site, or free to run off lead in the safety of the dog field. Take a stroll around the site to admire the views and connect with nature. Porth Swtan (Church Bay) beach is not far away which has plenty of facilities, Bay Bites which is open to non-residents, Wavecrest Café and the famous Lobster Pot restaurant. Main supermarkets are readily accessible in Holyhead. You are also a stone's throw from the Anglesey Coastal Path, which connects you to over 130 miles of the island's coastline. Tŷ Cochyn Caravan and Campsite also offers seasonal pitches and the option of over winter storage.

5. Graig Wen - Wild Snowdonia Escapes

98%

(275)

145km from Preston · 33 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Gwynedd, North Wales

Succumb to the tranquil hills of Graig Wen. Smart, sustainable and quite simply, lush.

6. Woodman's Huts

99%

(58)

57km from Preston · 3 units · Glamping · Cumbria, North West England

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

7. Camping at Cardewlees

99%

(47)

121km from Preston · 37 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Carlisle, England

A welcoming, family-run farm campsite between the Lake District and Hadrian's Wall

8. Plas yn Llangoed

94%

(71)

105km from Preston · 16 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Anglesey, North Wales

Camping pitches and bell tents on Anglesey Island with views across the Menai Strait to the mountains of Snowdonia

9. Social District

92%

(93)

59km from Preston · 30 units · Tents · Grizedale, Cumbria, North West England

Lake District camping on the banks of Lake Windermere, with direct access to the water.

10. Moss Side Farm Campsite

94%

(131)

66km from Preston · 33 units · Tents · Cumbria, North West England

Small-scale farm camping in the South Lakes, with campfires, wildlife and fine views

11. Camp Bongo

93%

(14)

134km from Preston · 50 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Anglesey, North Wales, Wales

Camp Bongo is an adult only pop up campsite near Porth Trescastell beach on Anglesey. A playground for adults, Camp Bongo offers daily activities, a horsebox bar, live entertainment, and gourmet food vendors. Situated near the beautiful coastal town of Rhosneigr and a scenic drive away from Snowdonia National Park, Camp Bongo is truly a place where beach meets mountains Facilities on site include composting toilets and cold water showers. ADULTS ONLY (18+) Open weekends only from May Bank Holiday

12. Bert's Beachside Camping

98%

(67)

143km from Preston · 12 units · Tents · Morfa Nefyn, Gwynedd, North Wales

Child-friendly seaside camping with a private shingle beach out front and a clutch of mighty mountains behind

13. Bryn Ifan Camping

99%

(80)

136km from Preston · 10 units · Tents · Caernarfon, Gwynedd, North Wales

A back-to-basics campsite with views of mountains and sea on the Llŷn Peninsula

14. Broom Fisheries Campsite

140km from Preston · 4 units · Glamping · Dumfries, South Scotland

Luxury caravans ideally situated next to picturesque Scottish fishing lakes

Camper favorites near Preston

Top-rated campgrounds reviewed by the Hipcamp community.

Moss Side Farm Campsite

94%

(131)

66km from Preston · 33 units · Tents · Cumbria, North West England

Small-scale farm camping in the South Lakes, with campfires, wildlife and fine views

Camp Bongo

93%

(14)

134km from Preston · 50 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Anglesey, North Wales, Wales

Camp Bongo is an adult only pop up campsite near Porth Trescastell beach on Anglesey. A playground for adults, Camp Bongo offers daily activities, a horsebox bar, live entertainment, and gourmet food vendors. Situated near the beautiful coastal town of Rhosneigr and a scenic drive away from Snowdonia National Park, Camp Bongo is truly a place where beach meets mountains Facilities on site include composting toilets and cold water showers. ADULTS ONLY (18+) Open weekends only from May Bank Holiday

Bert's Beachside Camping

98%

(67)

143km from Preston · 12 units · Tents · Morfa Nefyn, Gwynedd, North Wales

Child-friendly seaside camping with a private shingle beach out front and a clutch of mighty mountains behind

Bryn Ifan Camping

99%

(80)

136km from Preston · 10 units · Tents · Caernarfon, Gwynedd, North Wales

A back-to-basics campsite with views of mountains and sea on the Llŷn Peninsula

Broom Fisheries Campsite

140km from Preston · 4 units · Glamping · Dumfries, South Scotland

Luxury caravans ideally situated next to picturesque Scottish fishing lakes

Stories from the community

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Virginia

October 2025

With pets

Weekend Trip to Camping at Cardewlees

Lovely location, beautiful views. Comfortable pod and great with enclosed garden for the dog. Good facilities too.

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almudena

August 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Plas yn Llangoed

Camping at Emily’s land was a fantastic experience. Emily and her team were welcoming, kind and friendly. The facilities are amazing, clean, well looked after and eco-friendly. I throughly recommend everyone to go and experience it for themselves, it won’t disappoint.

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Maria

August 2025

Tent

With kids

2 nights at Social District

The views were beautiful!! We camped next to the lake so my husband and boys spent most of the time fishing. Will definitely go again next year and bring the paddling board with us

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Afsana

August 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Bryn Ifan Camping

The most wonderful camping site!! All the facilities were spotless and overall it was such a nice peaceful place. The owners were also amazing people who were so accommodating and gave great tips on things to do etc. We could not recommend it more and definitely plan on returning!!

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Ally

August 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Camping at Cardewlees

Just returning from our first visit to Cardewlees and we could not of asked for a better stay. Cardewlees is an absolute little gem of a campsite and Johnny could not have been a better host if he tried. Toilet and showering facilities were more than adequate and the water was always nice and warm. Thank you for a perfect stay and we look forward to coming back soon. Ally and Lee x

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Eleanor

August 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Camping at Cardewlees

A simple but friendly camping experience. A very attentive host!

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James

August 2025

Tent

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Social District

Amazing site, right in front of lake. Welcoming hosts very clean and good facilities

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Juliette

August 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Bryn Ifan Camping

I can’t adequately express how wonderful our stay with Callie and Gwyn was. The camping meadow was serene with picturesque views of the sea and surrounding hills. The camping amenities such as toilets and showers were immaculately clean and which was welcome after a long day of hiking. There is also a bonus of a converted barn with fridge/freezer, games, and shelter from rain if needed. Perhaps most notable about this stay were the fantastic chats we had with the hosts who were keen to share their love for the local area with handy tips and hints. This will be perhaps the first campsite we definitely will return to. Thank you both for such a fantastic stay, we can’t wait to return!

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Mark

August 2025

Tent

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Baystone Bank Farm Campsite

Stayed for a couple of nights and had a great time, good facilities and one of the few campsites open to letting people enjoy a sensible camp fire. Staff were all friendly and helpful too

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Peter

August 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Social District

Beautiful piece of land on the edge of lake Windermere. Felt like you were truly in nature. Morning lake swims and ideal of you have your own kayak as it’s on the waters edge. Nice clean toilets and hot showers. Brilliant that you can pitch where you like so good for a small group. Hosts friendly and approachable and easy to contact if needed. Can’t wait to book my next stay

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jonathan

August 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Social District

What a great campsite! Beautiful scenery right by the waters edge. Plenty space for pitching a tent with parking near the tents. Basic shower and WC block but hot water and well lit at night. We used the fire pits and bought logs from Tom, which was simple and easy. Sure we'll be back in the near future

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Ben

August 2025

Tent

With kids

2 nights at Plas yn Llangoed

Wonderful hosts, nice place to stay.

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James

August 2025

Tent

With pets

1 night at Social District

We really enjoyed our stay here as a family of four! Great comms from the owner, toilets and showers were nice and clean. Stunning location right by Windermere. Highly recommended!

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Isabelle

August 2025

Tent

With pets

5 nights at Social District

What a beautiful spot on the lake! The campsite was amazing, simple, with very clean facilities. Tom is a great host, we will come back!

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Jake

August 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Bryn Ifan Camping

Our family of 3 loved this place. The views are spectacular in every direction. The facilities are clean, fresh and well maintained. The weather was great when we were there, but there is a cool barn which would be great for when there is bad weather. Lots of space and some cool games to play. Very peaceful and family friendly.

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Kevin

August 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Bryn Ifan Camping

Amazing little campsite in the most idyllic and peaceful location. Perfect hosts and excellent facilities for a base on the Lyn Peninsula. Will definitely return.

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Elizabeth

August 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Social District

Great location right by the lake, good facilities.

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Jim

August 2025

Tent

With kids

3 nights at Bryn Ifan Camping

What a special gem of a campsite. From the moment we pulled up the personable welcome, the beautiful setting and the great facilities all let to us having a much needed and truly appreciated mini break away. Thank you Callie and Gwyn we will definitely be coming back again soon!

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James

August 2025

Tent

Group trip

2 nights at Bryn Ifan Camping

Where do I start? Callie and Gwynn who greeted us when we arrived are lovely people and really looked after us whilst we were there. The site and space they have created is amazing. Toilets, showers with toiletries, kitchen, games, shelter, power for charging, views, fire pits, wash stations, washing line, well maintained land and some adorable cats! What more could you ask for?! My only regret is we visited to climb Snowden and I wish I could have stayed onsite more to take the views and peace and quiet in. Embarrassingly I mispacked something and only realised when we arrived but Callie and Gwynn went above and beyond to help and single handedly saved our trip to climb Snowdonia. We will definitely be back! Thanks guys!

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Matthew

August 2025

Tent

Group trip

2 nights at Social District

The views were breathtaking. We loved swimming in the lake, which was barely a minute walk away from the pitches, especially with jets flying by overhead. The whole pitch area was clean and well kept. Host was incredibly welcoming and helpful. Would definitely recommend to anyone looking for a peaceful trip with some wild swimming.