Camping in South West Coast Path

Name: South West Coast Path
Address: South West Coast Path
Rating: 4.813

Winding its way along the coast of Somerset, Devon, Cornwall, and Dorset, the South West Coast Path is England’s most epic hike. Measuring in at 630 miles, it’s the longest National Trail in the country, and takes a whopping 52 days to complete. Instead, most hikers opt for day- or multi-day hikes, perhaps along the sea cliffs of West Cornwall, through the windswept moorlands of the Exmoor National Park, or on Dorset’s World Heritage Jurassic Coast. Spectacular views are a given, but you can also swim and surf at the many beaches, enjoy bird-watching around the estuaries, and camp at ocean view campsites.

96% (1.8K) • 3,556 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds in South West Coast Path

Primrose Fields Campsite

1. Primrose Fields Campsite

97%

(272)

Wareham, England · 20 units · Tents, Motorhomes

Back-to-basics camping in a Dorset hay meadow

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Meldon Lake and Woods Wild Camping

2. Meldon Lake and Woods Wild Camping

98%

(257)

Okehampton, England · 5 units · Tents, Motorhomes

Seriously simple but beautiful wild camping beside a lake on Dartmoor

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South Dean Camping

3. South Dean Camping

98%

(338)

Barnstaple, England · 70 units · Tents, Motorhomes

Clifftop camping with epic sea views, right next to Exmoor National Park.

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Girt Down Camping

4. Girt Down Camping

99%

(95)

Ilfracombe · 23 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping

UPDATES FOR 2026! Set the edge of Exmoor, we have unrivalled coastal views, direct access to the South West Coast Path and Combe Martin bay is just a little walk away (perfect for paddle-boarding and dolphin spotting!). Choose your pitch, settle down by a fire pit and watch the sun set across Combe Martin bay. With pizza’s available on some weekends, breakfast baguettes for breakfast and a selection of farm produce available - we have everything you could need, we are campervan friendly too. With footpaths from the farm in all directions you can join the South West Coast Path or just ramble down to the village where there are shops, cafes and pubs a plenty. With full flushing toilets and hot showers, as well as a washing up area, there is even an old railway carriage with electric plugs to charge your phone or dry your hair, with a fridge and freezer to look after your supper too. We are a small site focusing on that quiet get-away. There is no road noise, just the farmer going about his day job, who’s more than happy to chat about the wildlife, birds and weather!

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Sunny Corner Campsite

5. Sunny Corner Campsite

98%

(147)

Saint Agnes, England · 10 units · Tents, Motorhomes

Back-to-basics camping with views of the sea in walking distance of St Agnes

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Cadgwith Wild Camping

6. Cadgwith Wild Camping

99%

(277)

Ruan Minor, England · 21 units · Tents, Motorhomes

A dog-friendly campsite on a farm in Cornwall where every pitch offers a sea view

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Goren Farm

7. Goren Farm

100%

(115)

Seaton, England · 8 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping

Nearly wild camping in Devonshire wildflower meadows

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Wifi

Coverack Camping & Glamping

8. Coverack Camping & Glamping

99%

(208)

Coverack, England · 67 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping

Traditional family camping near Coverack, with the promise of coast, countryside and Cornish ice cream

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Electrical hookup

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Tregonetha Lake Camping & Glamping

9. Tregonetha Lake Camping & Glamping

98%

(33)

England · 25 units · Tents, Motorhomes

🌿 Camping Season: 3rd April – 18th September 2026 Welcome to Tregonetha Lake – your little corner of paradise. We’re Mel and Tom, and we’d love to welcome you to our peaceful, eco-friendly camping site, proudly awarded a Silver Green Tourism Award. Sometimes you just need to slow down and surround yourself with nature. 🌿 If you’re looking to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life, wake up to birdsong, enjoy beautiful lake views and reconnect with nature, you’re in the right place. Our small, off-grid campsite is surrounded by beautiful Cornish countryside, with a stunning two-acre coarse fishing lake at its heart. Watch damselflies dancing across the water, spot kingfishers and other wildlife, enjoy spectacular sunsets over the lake and spend your evenings beneath some of Cornwall’s darkest skies. Although you’ll feel wonderfully tucked away, we’re perfectly placed for exploring Cornwall. Mawgan Porth is just 9 miles away, Padstow 10 miles, Newquay 11 miles and Mevagissey 15 miles away, making Tregonetha Lake the perfect base for exploring both the north and south coasts. As a Freedom Camping Club Certified Site, we offer peaceful, low-impact camping in a natural setting — no membership required. Camping Tregonetha Lake is home to around 20 camping pitches, so while you’ll have other campers nearby during busier periods, we’ve designed the site to feel spacious, peaceful and relaxed. Whether you choose a lakeside pitch or one of our secluded woodland pitches, there’s always plenty of room to unwind and enjoy nature. All camping pitches are non-allocated, so simply choose your favourite spot when you arrive and make yourselves at home. Fishing At the heart of the campsite is our beautiful two-acre coarse fishing lake, where guests can enjoy peaceful days by the water surrounded by nature. Fishing day tickets are available during your stay. 🍕 NEW for Summer 2026 – Wildfire Lakeside Bar & Kitchen From 16th July until the end of August, we’re excited to introduce Wildfire – Lakeside Bar & Kitchen. Enjoy stone-baked pizzas, homemade loaded nachos, cold drinks and fresh coffee beside the lake while watching the sun go down. Opening Hours Thursday: 5:00pm – 9:00pm Friday: 5:00pm – 9:00pm Saturday: 1:00pm – 9:00pm 🍳 Breakfast Fresh coffee and breakfast rolls are available every morning for campsite guests between 8:00am and 10:00am. 🍕 Sunday – Wednesday Don’t fancy cooking? We also offer evening food for campsite guests by pre-order between 5:00pm and 9:00pm. Just let us know in advance and we’ll have everything freshly prepared for you. 🥐 Freshly Baked Breakfast Treats Fresh croissants and pain au chocolat are available to pre-order and collect from 8:00am each morning. A little about us We’ve called Cornwall home for over 20 years and love sharing our favourite beaches, walks, restaurants and hidden gems with our guests. Tom is a keen surfer and is always happy to recommend the best local beaches depending on the weather and surf conditions, while Mel is full of local knowledge to help you make the most of your stay. We’re a small family-run campsite and genuinely enjoy meeting the people who stay with us. Whether you’re here for a weekend escape, a family holiday or simply passing through, we hope you’ll leave feeling relaxed, refreshed and already planning your next visit. We can’t wait to welcome you to Tregonetha Lake. 🧡

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WILDSWIM2SAUNA

10. WILDSWIM2SAUNA

92%

(12)

England · 31 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping

Set within 146 acres, the wildswim2sauna campsite at the Yeo farm estate lends itself to adventurous and active families looking for a unique off grid camping experience. If alfresco living, wild swimming, hot tubbing, saunas, wild fire cooking, rivers, woods, fishing and being surrounded by nature and wildlife then you’re in the right place. fantastic beaches and cool places to visit such as Salcombe, Totnes, Bantham Beach, Hope Cove are just 20mins drive away.. Facilities include private riverside pitches, outside gym, trampoline adventure playground, fire pits, picnic tables, cinders gas bbq and outside dining area. The riverside sauna needs to be booked. Please visit; WWW.WILDSWIM2SAUNA.COM for a detailed description of our boutique riverside camp Ps Don’t forget your swimmers

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Forest Edge Camping & Glamping

11. Forest Edge Camping & Glamping

100%

(33)

Sidbury, England · 18 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping

A welcoming and wild-ish camping and glamping site on the edge of a forest in East Devon

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Berries Farm Camping

12. Berries Farm Camping

99%

(49)

England · 30 units · Tents, Motorhomes

Berries Farm Camping is a small eco-friendly family-run campsite, located in the heart of West Dorset Countryside. We are situated at the top of Lyme Regis, on the A3052. Set amongst 5 acres of picturesque farmland, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and within walking distance to Charmouth, which is part of the World Heritage Coast. With your own spacious camping spot, enjoy the panoramic views of the rolling hills of Lyme Regis. We provide generous grass only pitches for tents and camper-vans. These are unpowered sites. Unfortunately we cannot accommodate for caravans. Nearby attractions include the Jurrasic Coast, quaint market towns and local pubs serving farm fresh food and local seafood. Enjoy River Cottage HQ for a cookery course and get a taste of local cuisine. Also near by is Lyme Regis driving range, golf course and foot-golf. If you fancy exploring Lyme Regis, take the park and ride which is within a short walking distance South of the farm. If walking is more your thing, there is an abundance of local footpaths including the south west coastal path, with Lyme Regis just 1 mile away. Our amenities include flushing toilets and hot water shower blocks. A designated space is avaliable for washing dirty dishes. Be advised that only cold water is provided. BBQ's are permitted; however, they must raised off the ground to prevent damage to the grass. Bricks will be provided for this purpose. Please note that campfires are now allowed at this time. Please feel free to bring your pets, but bear in mind there will be sheep on the farm. Our “what3words” for Berries farm is: ///lives.grandest.honeybees https://w3w.co/lives.grandest.honeybees) Postcode: DT7 3UE (this will NOT take you directly to the farm, please follow the ''what3words'' above) Latitude, Longitude: 50.740819, -2.936091 You’ll share 5 acres of land surrounded by a further 15 acres of beautiful hillside farmland for you to enjoy.

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Hardyes Countryside Camping

13. Hardyes Countryside Camping

96%

(52)

Weymouth, England · 35 units · Tents, Motorhomes

Camping in a Dorset field between Dorchester and the Jurassic coast.

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Wonton Park Camping

14. Wonton Park Camping

100%

(15)

Totnes, England · 13 units · Tents, Motorhomes

View-tastic pitches for tents, campervans and caravans on a farm in Devon

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Full hookups

Brig's Farm

15. Brig's Farm

97%

(174)

Bridport, England · 21 units · Tents, Glamping

Family camping with campfires near Charmouth, with sea views and a couple of quirky glamping lorries

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Roskilly Camping

16. Roskilly Camping

97%

(38)

Helston, England · 20 units · Tents, Motorhomes

A small family run campsite located on the famous ice cream farm, Roskilly’s. On the Lizard in South West Cornwall, the farm is remote and tucked away with a Cornish feel, yet there is plenty to do. The farm has a vast array of animals that you can feed, a large woodland and ponds walk where the cows may be grazing. There are also many stunning beaches and Cornish fishing villages a small walk or drive away. We have a restaurant offering lovely food all day from breakfast to dinner. During the summer season there is also live music performed by local bands on selected evenings. Our campsite offers large grass pitches for tents and camper vans as well as a pristine toilet and shower block and communal area.

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Bredy Farm

17. Bredy Farm

89%

(77)

Bridport, England · 31 units · Tents, Motorhomes

Back-to-basics camping on a Dorset farm with a party vibe at weekends

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Snelling Farm Campsite

18. Snelling Farm Campsite

99%

(160)

Wareham, England · 70 units · Tents, Motorhomes

An amazingly green, natural feel and care-free atmosphere near the Dorset coast

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Wild Wanderers - Riverside Camping

19. Wild Wanderers - Riverside Camping

100%

(8)

Holsworthy, England · 10 units · Tents, Motorhomes

Wild Wanderers, family friendly, rough and ready, wild and woolly Camping on the Devon/Cornwall Border! We family run and we are excited to offer our very first camping season! NEW FOR 2026! After three years of welcoming families to our much-loved holiday cottages, we're thrilled to open our fields for our very first camping season. With just a handful of boutique pitches on our family-run smallholding, we're giving even more families the chance to experience the magic of Wild Wanderers. Expect the same warm welcome, beautiful countryside and unforgettable adventures, just with a tent, a campfire and a little more wilderness. This isn't a holiday park. There are no flashing arcades or rows of identical pitches. Instead, you'll find space to breathe, children free to explore, and the kind of camping that creates the stories you'll still be talking about years later. Wake up to birdsong, wander down to the river for a paddle or wild swim, meet our friendly sheep and farm animals, toast marshmallows around the campfire and watch the stars come out. We're keeping things beautifully simple with clean toilets, hot showers and a washing-up area everything you need, without taking away the feeling of being close to nature. Bring your BBQ, hire one of our raised fire pits, or join us on one of our popular wood-fired pizza evenings. Don't forget to grab one of our famous s'mores kits... because camping simply isn't camping without gooey marshmallows! Perfectly placed on the Devon and Cornwall border, we're just a short drive from Bude's award-winning beaches, fantastic surfing, breathtaking coastal walks and endless family adventures. Already loved by hundreds of families staying in our cottages, this is now your chance to enjoy the same beautiful setting on a camping budget. What you'll love • Spacious pitches on our boutique family smallholding • Riverside adventures, fishing, paddling and wild swimming • Friendly sheep and farm animals to meet • Campfires (raised fire pits only) and BBQs welcome • Wood-fired pizza nights on selected evenings • S'mores kits available to make evenings extra special • Family-friendly atmosphere with plenty of space to roam • Well-behaved dogs welcome • One-night stays accepted • A short distance from Bude, surfing beaches and the best of both Devon and Cornwall Whether you're surfing at sunrise, building dams in the river with the kids, or ending the day around the fire beneath a sky full of stars, Wild Wanderers is all about slowing down, reconnecting and making memories together. We can't wait to welcome you to our little corner of the countryside.

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The Camping Field

20. The Camping Field

94%

(33)

Bodmin, England · 35 units · Tents, Motorhomes

Back-to-basics camping in beautiful Cornish countryside

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Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community

John

1 day ago

Tent

Weekend Trip to Tregonetha Lake Camping & Glamping

Mitchell

1 week ago

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Tregonetha Lake Camping & Glamping

Lovely chilled campsite with great facilities lovely hot showers too great value for money. We will be back thank you Mel

sebastiaan

2 weeks ago

6 m campervan

2 nights at Wonton Park Camping

It's convenient, electricity and drinking water are available, also a dishwash option, showers and toilets It s also nice and quiet. No need to check in, your place is right there on the board when you enter the grounds

2 weeks ago

4 m campervan

With pets

1 night at Tregonetha Lake Camping & Glamping

Really great site: flat field, great (free) showers and clean toilets. Couldn't ask for much more really!

Mathieu

2 weeks ago

5 m campervan

With kids

Weekend Trip to Sunny Corner Campsite

Everything good!! Quite ( no roads around) and sunny ;-) New shop for food +++ very cool

Dean

2 weeks ago

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Hardyes Countryside Camping

Great camping spot with beautiful views, tucked away in the hills, but close to so many great places… Weymouth, lime Regis, bridport etc Shower, toilet and cleaning station clean and does the job! Chris and staff are very welcoming and can’t wait to return!

Beautiful private lake for swimming, fishing and water sports

Kiera

2 weeks ago

5 m campervan

With pets

Weekend Trip to Meldon Lake and Woods Wild Camping

Completely idyllic campsite. Perfect little lake, wild ponies and very few other campers. Just perfect.

Synergy

2 weeks ago

Tent

Weekend Trip to Primrose Fields Campsite

We stayed as part of a group and had such a lovely experience. The campsite was happy for us to pitch together, which made the whole stay even more enjoyable. The staff were incredibly friendly, welcoming and supportive throughout. The site was clean and well maintained, with a real focus on safety. We particularly appreciated how seriously the team took the risk of wildfires, with water butts and buckets readily available throughout the campsite. The showers were clean and had lovely hot water, which was a definite bonus after a day at Lulworth Cove. We absolutely loved our stay and would happily recommend Primrose Fields to others. A friendly, clean and well-organised campsite with a great atmosphere. We’ll definitely be back! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Synergy

2 weeks ago

Tent

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Primrose Fields Campsite

We stayed as part of a group and had such a lovely experience. The campsite was happy for us to pitch together, which made the whole stay even more enjoyable. The staff were incredibly friendly, welcoming and supportive throughout. The site was clean and well maintained, with a real focus on safety. We particularly appreciated how seriously the team took the risk of wildfires, with water butts and buckets readily available throughout the campsite. The showers were clean and had lovely hot water, which was a definite bonus after a day a Lulworth Cove paddleboarding. We absolutely loved our stay and would happily recommend Primrose Fields to others. A friendly, clean and well-organised campsite with a great atmosphere. We’ll definitely be back! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Alex

2 weeks ago

6 m campervan

3 nights at Primrose Fields Campsite

I stayed for three nights, toilets were clean, very little noise at night, night sky was unbelievable, such a great place to see the stars. Showers were good as well, host was amazing, really friendly.

Katie

2 weeks ago

Tent

With kids

4 nights at Goren Farm

We had such a wonderful time at Goren farm. We had a whole field to ourselves which was very peaceful and the kids could run wild. The cafe serves delicious cream teas, and juice and cider made on the farm. We even were lucky enough to see the apple press in action! Julian was very friendly, helpful and accommodating. We will be back!

Michael

2 weeks ago

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Berries Farm Camping

Lovely site, clean toilets and showers. Excellent location for Lyme. Would definitely return.

leah

2 weeks ago

Tent

Weekend Trip to Berries Farm Camping

Great campsite and lovely views! Relaxing weekend and cute sheep

Alexandru

2 weeks ago

Tent

5 nights at South Dean Camping

Very beautiful view, nice amenities around with showers and toilets, peaceful place

Polly

2 weeks ago

6 m campervan

With kids

3 nights at Snelling Farm Campsite

Great site, especially for kids. It was very sociable for them with the straw bale slide and swings.

Holly

2 weeks ago

Tent

Weekend Trip to Goren Farm

I picked a special plot, tucked in the corner of a field with far reaching view across the valley! So pleased to have spent anothet night under canvas in this gorgeous part of the Blackdown Hills. Julian is very approachable, making me a lovely cafetiere of coffee in the morning. The plumbed in Shower and WC's are tucked into the corner of the barn, very tidy in a rustic way, and much appreciated. I hope to return again in a couple of weeks .... Thank You Goren Farm!

Rebecca

2 weeks ago

Tent

With kids

7 nights at WILDSWIM2SAUNA

Lots of space to pitch a tent and lots of space for the kids to just be kids, added bonus of having to bath in the river which for us made the holiday, back to basics and cooking over an open fire was just awsome

Shauna

2 weeks ago

6 m campervan

With pets

2 nights at Meldon Lake and Woods Wild Camping

We had low expectations, but this surpassed them by far! The lake was cleaner, bigger, more picturesque than imagined from photos online. We brought our camper van and moved spots after first night when more preferrable spot next to the river opened up. Definitely bring a SUP or other float to enjoy the lake. Great location for cycling on the Granite Way to Okehampton or Lydford with no need to drive! Public toilets about 15mins walk to Meldon Reservoir carpark. Nice supply of firewood. Bring your own water, not reliable source of drinking water available close by. Phil and his brother were friendly and happy to offer advice/ info, and often passing through the bridleway on horseback, quad bike or on foot with cattle dogs. Cows got herded through one day! So fun to see, and they stuck to the bridleway and didn't impact our campsite at all. Curious ponies roaming free as well, but only came into our site once while packing up. This is a public bridleway with passers by and their dogs, but still very quiet and peaceful. If anything we felt special for being able to camp in such a beautiful place. We wish we had booked longer! We do see how the experience heavily relies on good neighbours, though. For camper vans there are 4 spaces quite close together and we got lucky with one other really nice on each night, there are other more private spots available for smaller cars/vans and tents. Highly recommend this spot.

2 weeks ago

Tent

5 nights at Cadgwith Wild Camping

The most beautiful, friendly and welcoming campsite. A slice of paradise and peace. We loved every minute of our stay and wouldn't recommend it highly enough. Thank you.

view from the pitch. you have your own Oak tree and small table and wooden stumps for seats.

Georgia

2 weeks ago

Tent

7 nights at Goren Farm

Lots of space, big views, a fridge and phone charging point in the middle of a field... doesn't get better than that! Clean compost toilets too. And wild flowers... owls, wood peckers and lots more. Lovley shop with farm produce, imaginative products like blackberry balsamic vinegar. Very kind farmer.

South West Coast Path camping guide

When to go

The most popular time to hike the South West Coast Path is from April through September, but the trail is accessible year-round. Come in spring to spot lambs and colourful wildflowers or in summer to swim at the beaches and admire the headlands blanketed in purple heather. Warm clothes and wet weather gear are essential for autumn and winter hikes, but this is also one of the best times for bird-watching. Book at least three months in advance if visiting in July-Aug.

Know before you go

The South West Coast Path runs for 630 miles from Minehead in Somerset to Poole Harbour in Dorset. Most towns along the trail are easily reached by public transport, and baggage transfer services are available for hikers on multi-day walks.
Although the trail has some remote sections, longer hikes typically pass through towns where you will be able to buy groceries and stock up on water supplies.
Most campsites require advance booking, and many ask for the full payment in advance. Be sure to check opening dates, as many campsites close in the winter months.
Wild camping is illegal throughout Cornwall.