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Dog-friendly caravan parks in South West Coast Path
92% (1K) • 231 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds in South West Coast Path
Elm Farm Camp, Cafe & Cycle hire
1. Elm Farm Camp, Cafe & Cycle hire
98%
(85)
Redruth, England · 26 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Quiet camping meadows and a friendly café located beside some of Cornwall's most popular cycling routes
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from
£15
/ night
Snelling Farm Campsite
2. Snelling Farm Campsite
99%
(140)
Wareham, England · 70 units · Tents, Motorhomes
An amazingly green, natural feel and care-free atmosphere near the Dorset coast
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from
£20
/ night
Camp Bedrock
3. Camp Bedrock
100%
(5)
Plymouth, England · 1 unit · Tent, Motorhome
Almost wild waterside camping on Cornwall’s Rame Peninsula
Campfires
Potable water
from
£12
/ night
Wolf Meadows Farm
4. Wolf Meadows Farm
100%
(1)
Umberleigh, England · 20 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Relaxed camping in a riverside meadow in north Devon
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from
£38
/ night
Girt Down Camping
5. Girt Down Camping
99%
(79)
Ilfracombe · 23 units · Tents, Motorhomes
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!
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from
£24
/ night
92% (1K) • 231 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds in South West Coast Path
Elm Farm Camp, Cafe & Cycle hire
1. Elm Farm Camp, Cafe & Cycle hire
98%
(85)
Redruth, England · 26 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Quiet camping meadows and a friendly café located beside some of Cornwall's most popular cycling routes
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from
£15
/ night
Snelling Farm Campsite
2. Snelling Farm Campsite
99%
(140)
Wareham, England · 70 units · Tents, Motorhomes
An amazingly green, natural feel and care-free atmosphere near the Dorset coast
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from
£20
/ night
Camp Bedrock
3. Camp Bedrock
100%
(5)
Plymouth, England · 1 unit · Tent, Motorhome
Almost wild waterside camping on Cornwall’s Rame Peninsula
Campfires
Potable water
from
£12
/ night
Wolf Meadows Farm
4. Wolf Meadows Farm
100%
(1)
Umberleigh, England · 20 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Relaxed camping in a riverside meadow in north Devon
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from
£38
/ night
Girt Down Camping
5. Girt Down Camping
99%
(79)
Ilfracombe · 23 units · Tents, Motorhomes
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!
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from
£24
/ night
Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
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Jack
September 2025
Tent
Very helpful and friendly, lovely views and clean facilities, would recommend 👍
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Jack
September 2025
5 m car
With pets
Absolutely beautiful spot, even better than the photos make out. Lesley showed us a more sheltered pitch and it was perfect. The walking straight from the site was amazing and the views from littlehangman down into the town were stunning. Paul provided us with a big bucket of logs and we kept the fire going for ages. Would 100% recommend :)
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andrew
August 2025
Tent
With kids
A very spacious campsite with well-maintained composting facilities. The scenic drive down to the site is beautiful, and the clear night skies make it perfect for stargazing. Martins and owls were active both day and night, adding to the atmosphere. On some alternate nights, music played nearby from around 10 pm to 4 am. While noticeable, it was at a consistent and tolerable volume, and importantly, it wasn’t accompanied by disruptive behaviour.
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Harriet
August 2025
Tent
With kids
Wonderful stay. The view is stunning from the whole campsite. Lots of space, children loved running around and having space to play. Lesley and Paul were really welcoming. Facilities were great.
Absolutely stay again!!
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Chezmite
August 2025
Tent
With kids
My family and I stayed at this picturesque site for 2 weeks and we had an amazing time. Lesley and her husband Paul were wonderful hosts, always happy to chat and a fountain of knowledge about the area. They kept the facilities clean even over a busy bank holiday weekend.
There were two flushing toilets and one portaloo (to save those at the top of the site from walking too far), two warm showers, washing up facilities and a lovely converted railway carriage that had electrical points and a fridge freezer. On the few days we had rain this carriage was a great space to eat or play board games.
The site has outstanding views overlooking the valley with combe martin bay. Alongside it is a public footpath taking you to great hangman and further Exmoor trails. You can walk to combe martin from here but it is a steep hill back up so bear that in mind if you take a lot of stuff to the beach. Also being up so high you get the spectacular views but it can be windy on occasions so bear the weather in mind when choosing your spot (you are not assigned a specific position so you can move if the weather changes).
What i really liked was that the site was not overcrowded even when fully booked as the hosts keep numbers low. This meant it was not noisy and you did not feel like you were on top of anyone. We would definitely come back here.
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tyla
August 2025
4 m Class B
With pets
We had such a wonderful two-night stay at Elm Farm with two friends and our two dogs. The location was absolutely perfect, just a short drive to lots of beautiful beaches, with Porthtowan being a real highlight for us as it brought back childhood memories of visiting.
The facilities at Elm Farm were excellent and made our stay really comfortable. The hosts were so welcoming and attentive, and they went out of their way to give us loads of great recommendations for places to explore nearby.
One of the best surprises was discovering their café on the bike hire side, the food was absolutely amazing and not to be missed!
We couldn’t have asked for a better base for our trip. We’d definitely recommend Elm Farm to anyone looking for a relaxing stay in a fantastic location, and we’ll certainly be returning.
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Carree
August 2025
5 m Class B
With kids
Fantastic campsite, heavenly amount of space, great atmosphere and brilliant facilities 😊👍
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Lily
August 2025
Tent
Group trip
One of my favourite hip camps! Absolutely stunning view, lovely clean facilities and lots of space even on the bank holiday weekend. Walking straight out onto the coastal path was such a treat! Would come back in a heart beat.
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Rebecca
August 2025
Tent
Absolutely stunning!! The view was outstanding! The facilities were really lovely, a proper toilet seat! Couple of showers, sinks to wash hands and an outside washing up sink. It was cleaned regularly and well maintained! They had a hut next to the toilet facilities with a fridge and freezer, and a table if you wish to use. The owners are very friendly and came round regularly to check if needed anything! Definitely recommend! The road coming into the field was ok, it is quite even, and with a low car like my own, we was able to get through without a scratch!😅
Small village 10 minute drive and we also climbed the Great hangman which was a 40 minute hike!
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Callum
August 2025
Tent
We found the owners to be really friendly, and this spot has such an amazing view we’re sure to be back at some point. The communal area and washing up space is also nicely presented. We did spot what looked like a port-a-loo at the top area, and we had two loo’s in the bottom area. It would be great if there were more than two loo’s here as it can get rather busy. But the camp site is in such a beautiful location with amazing views, it’s well worth your time! We had a great stay, thank you!
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Julia
August 2025
Tent
Great view & great hosts. Clean facilities. Lots of walks straight from the campsite. Fire pit was perfect.
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Monique
August 2025
Tent
This is a beautiful little campsite with absolutely fantastic views over the bay. The toilet facilities are very clean and Lesley and het husband are very friendly and helpful. We’ll be back when we're in Devon again!
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Eimantas
August 2025
Tent
This camping spot is incredible, I’ve been here on two separate occasions now and it’s not disappointed on either of them - the people who run it are really lovely and super helpful with anything you’d need. The facilities are nice and a good standard for a camping site. The view and location of this place is unreal, Combe Martin is also a lovely town to explore not far from the site.
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Charlotte
August 2025
Tent
Gorgeous campsite with stunning views across the bay. Would definitely recommend.
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Vladislav
August 2025
Tent
Group trip
Beautiful setting, camp fires allowed, not too busy!
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Matt
August 2025
Tent
We really enjoyed our stay, the view was outstanding with an amazing back to nature feel, extremely quiet even when it got a bit busier with young family’s, the facilities provided like the communal fridge and plug sockets were great! The communal toilets and showers were really clean, quite central to many places to visit in north Devon! We will definitely be returning!
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Robbi
August 2025
Tent
With kids
We had a great stay at Elm farm which is in a fantastic location to go surfing and to explore the coastline and local beaches.
The campsite is lovely and quiet and has everything you need for a comfortable stay. I will definitely be going back!
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adrian
August 2025
Tent
Beautiful views and helpful friendly hosts! Would recommend!
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Tala
August 2025
Tent
Had a great time at Snelling Farm. It's spacious, clean, quiet, and very scenic. The directions were clear, and the location was easy to find. Would definitely recommend!
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Matthew
August 2025
Tent
With kids
We had such a lovely weekend. Our two young children enjoyed roaming around the farm, and seeing Paul on his tractor tending to the fields. Our little one loved the horses in the adjacent field, and the sheep and cows nearby. The views over Combe Martin Bay were incredible - we were treated to some amazing sunsets.
The campsite itself is clean and well kept, and has all the amenities that you'd expect. Paul was super helpful in delivering our daily wood stock for our nightly campfire.
There is so much to explore in the area, we had some great trips out to Combe Martin itself, as well as Woolacombe (a lovely stretch of beach), Lynton & Lynmouth & Croyde.
The campsite's close proximity to the South West Coast Path (specifically the Little Hangman walk) was something that we unfortunately weren't able to fit in, but would have loved to - we heard that the views were incredible.
All in all, it was a lovely weekend, at an amazing campsite, where we were well looked after. We'll be back!
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Dog-friendly caravan parks in South West Coast Path 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.