95% (1.7K) • 3,626 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds in South West Coast Path
Primrose Fields Campsite
1. Primrose Fields Campsite
97%
(204)
Wareham, England · 15 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Back-to-basics camping in a Dorset hay meadow
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Sunny Corner Campsite
2. Sunny Corner Campsite
98%
(115)
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
3. Cadgwith Wild Camping
99%
(248)
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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Little Meadow
4. Little Meadow
England · 26 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Relax with the whole family at this idyllic place to stay in Cornwall. Relax at near by beaches like Widemouth, go to places like Port Issac, Tintagel and Padstow with just a small drive from were your staying. Spend time with your family with short drive down to Trethorne golf and leisure park with soft play, bowling and dodgem rides.
The spectacular views from Bodmin Moor and the North coast are all easily accessible from where you're staying.
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Sweet Hill Farm
5. Sweet Hill Farm
94%
(308)
Isle Of Portland, England · 10 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Simple, almost-wild, seaside camping on the Isle of Portland
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South Dean Camping
6. South Dean Camping
98%
(307)
Barnstaple, England · 70 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Clifftop camping with epic sea views, right next to Exmoor National Park.
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Meldon Lake and Woods Wild Camping
7. Meldon Lake and Woods Wild Camping
98%
(221)
Okehampton, England · 5 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Seriously simple but beautiful wild camping beside a lake on Dartmoor
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Goren Farm
8. Goren Farm
100%
(94)
Seaton, England · 7 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Nearly wild camping in Devonshire wildflower meadows
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Brig's Farm
9. Brig's Farm
97%
(157)
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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Forest Edge Camping & Glamping
10. Forest Edge Camping & Glamping
100%
(26)
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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Elm Farm Camp, Cafe & Cycle hire
11. Elm Farm Camp, Cafe & Cycle hire
98%
(85)
Redruth, England · 25 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Quiet camping meadows and a friendly café located beside some of Cornwall's most popular cycling routes
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Girt Down Camping
12. Girt Down Camping
99%
(79)
Ilfracombe · 22 units · Tents, Motorhomes
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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Coverack Camping & Glamping
13. Coverack Camping & Glamping
99%
(200)
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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The Enchanted Wilderness
14. The Enchanted Wilderness
92%
(49)
Yelverton, England · 6 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Simple riverside camping pitches in the Tamar Valley on the edge of Dartmoor
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Roskilly Camping
15. Roskilly Camping
97%
(32)
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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Snelling Farm Campsite
16. Snelling Farm Campsite
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(140)
Wareham, England · 70 units · Tents, Motorhomes
An amazingly green, natural feel and care-free atmosphere near the Dorset coast
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Cornish Tipi Holidays & Camping
17. Cornish Tipi Holidays & Camping
97%
(147)
St Kew, England · 86 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Wake up to the sound of birdsong, go swimming before breakfast in the clear water of a secluded lake. Cook your bacon and eggs over an open fire while you plan your day, or just laze it away in the peace and quiet of your own personal tipi. You can always go fishing tomorrow, and walk along the cliffs the day after that…
The site is a unique woodland valley folded around a clear, spring-fed lake created from the old Tregildrans Quarry. Our tipis and tent pitches are dotted about this secret 20 acres full of ferns, bluebells, oak and meadowsweet.
Left in peace for many years there's been no modern chemicals or poisons on the land, meaning we've got bluebells, dormice, Red Admirals and shy woodland Jays for you to spot.
It’s a place set apart from the rush and clutter of the modern holiday experience, with an atmosphere that makes you forget the world outside, and just lounge, ramble, or potter about in a boat.
We're committed to giving you a genuinely individual service from first contact to your time staying with us.
We established CTH in 1996. This was the first and we believe still is the best tipi holiday site in the UK. We know our area inside out and can always help with local knowledge or contacts if you need them.
We want to offer our guests a sustainable holiday. A return to real camping means the lowest possible impact on the land and environment - our tipi poles don’t even break the surface of the earth. Your footprint while here could only be bettered by a survival expert. You don't have to fly! a major bonus, and we source all our wood, fish and canvas locally and work with local people wherever possible.
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Tregonetha Lake Camping & Glamping
18. Tregonetha Lake Camping & Glamping
97%
(19)
England · 25 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Open 3rd April - 20th September 2026
Mel and Tom are looking forward to welcoming you to our charming, eco-friendly camping and glamping site, proudly awarded a Silver Green Tourism accolade. Passionate about sharing this special corner of Cornwall, we hope our tranquil surroundings will help you unwind, relax, and immerse yourself in nature. With stunning views and a peaceful atmosphere, our site is the perfect escape.
Tregonetha Lake is a Freedom Camping Club Certified Site, offering peaceful, low-impact camping in a natural setting. Membership is not required to stay.
Summer pop up! Wildfire - Lakeside Bar & Kitchen serving Drinks, Pizzas & Loaded Nachos. Open Mid-July to End of August.
Mel has called Cornwall home for over 20 years and is always happy to share her local knowledge with guests, while Tom, a seasoned surfer, can offer advice on the best surf spots based on the weather and swell conditions. Friendly and approachable, we’re here to ensure your stay is enjoyable and memorable, surrounded by great company and a welcoming atmosphere.
Tregonetha Lake is a small, peaceful, off grid site surrounded by wild and natural, Cornish countryside and open farmland, including a beautiful 2 acre coarse fishing Lake.
Fishing is an extra cost of £10 per adult day ticket, £7.50 per child day ticket.
Just 9 miles from Mawgan Porth, 10 miles from Padstow, 11 miles from Newquay and 15 miles from Mevagissey it’s the perfect place to get away from it all, while still being within easy reach of some of the most popular holiday destinations on both the north and south coasts of Cornwall.
Our Lake View Camping Field offers peaceful pitches for tents, campervans, motorhomes and caravans, all overlooking our beautiful two-acre lake. For a more immersive nature experience, we also have five secluded woodland camping pitches, tucked among the trees and just a short walk from the lake. All camping pitches operate on a choose-where-you-want-to-pitch basis.
Glamping in bell tents is also available.
Tregonetha Lake is a small campsite with a big impact — wild, natural and peaceful. With wildlife-rich surroundings and uninterrupted lake views, it’s the perfect spot for a summer holiday, a restorative weekend break, or a quiet overnight stop on your journey.
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LEE MEADOW FARM CAMPING
19. LEE MEADOW FARM CAMPING
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(11)
Ilfracombe, England · 45 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Traditional camping with lovely farm shop and take away Bike hire Zip wire camping shop Camp fires allowed bell tent glamping stays available cycle trail at the end of the lane situated just off the South West Coast Path 5 min drive from award winning Woolacombe Beach set in the beautiful countryside with some amazing views some of the sea electric hookup available grass pitches free hot showers washing up facilities family bathroom plenty of room for everyone to have a lovely time
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Treglisson Campsite
20. Treglisson Campsite
97%
(61)
Hayle, England · 34 units · Tents, Motorhomes
A warm welcome awaits at one of Cornwall's best-located campsites
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Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
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Jules
15 hours ago
6 m campervan
Lovely site. Booked the sauna and used the hot tub on the pitch. Friendly communication. Amazing showers. Well recommended!
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Tom
1 week ago
Tent
With kids
Will be back regularly we suspect. Loved the space, ethos and cider! Thanks for a great stay.
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Clare
1 week ago
Tent
With kids
Excellent host, idyllic setting, delicious cider, hot showers. What more could you want from a camping holiday.
Julian goes out of his way to make you feel welcome and comfortable at his beautiful farm.
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Phil
1 week ago
Tent
With kids
Absolutely fabulous quiet campsite , with wonderful views of meadows full of wild flowers. The kids loved it and where able to explore the various paths
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moira
1 week ago
4 m campervan
With pets
Mel’s dream to own a campsite which fulfills others dreams of peace, tranquility and the perfect haven to escape from this crazy life and unwind have completely come true. Tregonetha Lake is one of the most beautiful campsites I have ever had the pleasure of visiting. Mel has impeccable taste and an eye for detail- she strikes a wonderful balance between the rustic down to earth back to nature feel and the comfort of beautiful clean showers, impeccably pristine and colourful toilets, washing up sinks, fabulous green and well kept grass. The lake and other paths carefully strewn with bark and decorated with tasteful solar lights- perimeters of the lake have been tastefully landscaped with an abundance of hollyhocks, iris, rhododendrons and other natural plants…. I can’t recommend this site highly enough because it’s just wonderful
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Sarah
3 weeks ago
Tent
Wow.. what an amazing place, we had the best time! Can’t wait to go again. Truly an unforgettable campsite. Stunning views, peaceful secluded location. Even the log storage and supply was something to be in awe of. We was very lucky to see some beautiful Shetland pony’s. What an incredible experience.
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Sophie
3 weeks ago
5 m campervan
With pets
Beautiful wild site! Couldn’t recommend enough! Thank you for a wonderful peaceful stay!
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Anna
3 weeks ago
4 m campervan
It’s a lovely peaceful spot with a few walkers passing through along with horse riders and occasional visits from Dartmoor ponies. I love coming here as the scenery is lovely and it feels that nature is wrapping itself around you. This is definitely one of my happy places.
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Rachel
3 weeks ago
Tent
With pets
Perfect site, nice and peaceful, very friendly and helpful hosts. Plus the onsite facilities was really spot on too. Would definitely return. Thanks a lot.
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William
May 2026
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Ellen
May 2026
Tent
With kids
Beautiful scenic campsite, very peaceful. Note that some areas aren't suitable for children to roam because of wildflower planting, but plenty to do using designated paths.
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Thomas
May 2026
Tent
Great spot - quiet, secluded and felt like we had our own slice of the countryside for the weekend. Julian was a friendly host and we really appreciated hearing the story of the farm. Also highly rate the local produce including great steaks and some local cider. We would come back and recommend to others!
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Sarah
May 2026
Tent
A lovely stay, fantastic views, quiet spot right near the river and wonderful hot shower!
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Caroline
May 2026
Tent
This place is brilliant. A really good find. I don’t want everyone else to know about it!
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Heidi
April 2026
4 m campervan
Beautiful peaceful spot, so much exploring all around, will be booking again with family & plan on getting group of friends there too.
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Emma
April 2026
5 m car
With pets
We loved camping in our van at enchanted wilderness. What a beautiful spot. It was peaceful surrounded by nature with some lovely walks on site. We will be back next time we need to recharge the batteries.
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Sam
April 2026
Tent
With pets
Just what you need flat field to pitch
Clean showers with plenty of room to change in aswell lovely food truck in morning sausage roll was delicious you can tell the really food.
Charlotte and family very friendly and helpful and to top it off short walk the sea for amazing views walks and sunrise and sunsets
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Leo
April 2026
5 m car
With pets
Spacious and beautiful campsite and the owners were helpful, friendly and all round lovely.
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Jess
April 2026
4 m campervan
Lovely campsite, pitches flat with great views and easy access to coastal walks. Pub 10 min walk away! Brill little shop on site .
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Mia
April 2026
Tent
Group trip
Lovely quiet spot. Gorgeous location and good sized pitches with plenty of free firewood. Road to get down is narrow with big stones so consider if it is raining! Would definitely stay again!
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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.
