- Riverside Camping
Riverside camping in South West Coast Path
96% (319) • 655 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds in South West Coast Path
The Enchanted Wilderness
1. The Enchanted Wilderness
92%
(51)
Yelverton, England · 6 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Simple riverside camping pitches in the Tamar Valley on the edge of Dartmoor
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Cornish Tipi Holidays & Camping
2. Cornish Tipi Holidays & Camping
97%
(148)
St Kew, England · 83 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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Bredy Farm
3. Bredy Farm
88%
(69)
Bridport, England · 31 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Back-to-basics camping on a Dorset farm with a party vibe at weekends
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Wolf Meadows Farm
4. Wolf Meadows Farm
100%
(1)
Umberleigh, England · 20 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Relaxed camping in a riverside meadow in north Devon
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Snelling Farm Campsite
5. Snelling Farm Campsite
99%
(147)
Wareham, England · 70 units · Tents, Motorhomes
An amazingly green, natural feel and care-free atmosphere near the Dorset coast
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WILDSWIM2SAUNA
6. WILDSWIM2SAUNA
100%
(5)
England · 32 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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Coverack Camping & Glamping
7. Coverack Camping & Glamping
99%
(201)
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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Westland Farm
8. Westland Farm
100%
(144)
Barnstaple, England · 21 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Camping and glamping on a working farm, with yurts, huts with hot tubs, and simple, spacious, sociable camping pitches
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Mushroom Meadow, Cornwall UK
9. Mushroom Meadow, Cornwall UK
100%
(10)
8 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Centrally located yet quiet, secluded and flat two-acre meadow with 9 large grass pitches each mowed for privacy within natural wildflower borders.
Clean and well looked after composting toilets, hot gas showers, fire pits, free scrap wood and a quiet woodland to immerse yourself in, next to the stream.
Mushroom Meadow and the adjoining woodland are nestled at the bottom of our picturesque 50 acre family farm - with the stream at it's southerly border. Access is via a long farm track (about 750m) and is clearly signed once you arrive at our farm.
The numbered pitches are thoughtfully spaced across the entire meadow. Perfect for those who like lots of space and for children who like to run free.
An ideal West Cornwall location (10 min drive to both North and South coasts) - you can walk into our village of Praze and Beeble to visit the local pub, village shop or famous Philps Bakery for all your pasty needs!
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Ro Dama Community Farm
10. Ro Dama Community Farm
85%
(26)
Camborne, England · 4 units
Rooted in the Dowr Konor watershed and overlooking St Ives’ Bay in Kernow/Cornwall, Ro Dama invites you into our space for connection, regeneration and rewilding of ourselves, our communities, our culture & heritage and our land.
On site, we have a variety of pitch types, private, communal and camper van spots.
we have a couple of young pups on site who are being a bit territorial, we therefore advise that it is not suitable for dogs at this time.
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Pleasant Streams Farm Camping
11. Pleasant Streams Farm Camping
91%
(70)
St Austell, England · 67 units · Tents, Glamping
Lakeside camping with streams, rope swings and farmyard animals in rural Cornwall
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Wylde Valley Camping
12. Wylde Valley Camping
97%
(16)
Bude, England · 130 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
A popular festival space that's now a bona fide campsite, with modern, pop-up facilities and a top North Cornwall location
Electrical hookup
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Pure & Rustic
13. Pure & Rustic
88%
(8)
Croyde, England · 6 units
Acres of beautiful woodlands & pastures for those that like to sleep under canvas with or without electric.
Hot showers, Pure Greenfields spring water on tap, designated fire pits to bring out your rawness of nature!!
Pure & Rustic is close by to some fantastic local pubs, and the beaches of Croyde, Saunton, Putsborough & Woolacombe.
A magical woodland retreat to watch the moon & stars float by..!
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Ruby Country Camping
14. Ruby Country Camping
100%
(31)
Highampton, England · 6 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
A natural, spacious meadow campsite perfect for exploring North Devon and Cornwall
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The Secret Garden
15. The Secret Garden
100%
(5)
Newquay · 1 unit
A peaceful little space to stay in your tent away from the hustle in a countryside and farm location
This secret garden is surrounded by the fields and tall hedges, a magical place, it’s in a world of its own and will certainly make those memories.
* Private spacious tent camping in a very peaceful and beautiful space just for you and your favorites !
* A very special gated garden to spend time out with your favourite people. Family friendly
You may spot wild pheasants, chickens, indian runner ducks, our super friendly Bengal Cats!
full use of gated large garden, fire pit and picnic bench, outdoor chairs and table hammock. tree swings
A peaceful little space to stay in your tent away from the hustle in a countryside and farm location.
full use of garden pitch anywhere, hammock, tree swings, fire pit, picnic bench, outside table and chairs.
portaloo and privacy tent.
OPTIONAL ADD ON - paddle boards for the river at high tide
OPTIONAL ADD ON IF AVAILABLE- The cabin - king size bed, heating, bathroom, hot shower, flushing toilet, large fridge, kitchenette - electric hobs, utensils, heater, sofa, tv, is smart if you have data to connect to the tv, netflix, prime, :)
OPTIONAL ADD ON IF AVAILABLE- the hot tub!
6 minute walk to new esso garage/budgens/greggs for necessities,
24 hour off license. 3 min drive to lidle, morrsions, mcdonalds
There is a bus stop right at the bottom of the lane around a 4 min walk to the stop which takes you straight into Newquay town Center and back again.
Lovely country walk from lane entrance from pitch down the bottom of the lane to the river gannel or crantock beach if you keep walking!
paddle boarding, , kayaks, bikes, take yourself for a wild swim :)
From the river gannel if you walk to crantock beach and enter the quant village of crantock , two 2 local pubs the cornishman and the old albian pub - worth a visit if your into local history.
closet pub family friendly lovely garden area the tavern inn - 10 min walk
Newquay town Center is accessible by foot along the back lane down across the river gannels bridge to the boating lake and then up the hill to town or bus at the bottom of our lane.
Any small van will be ok , the storms have made it a very difficult for space now unfortunately
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Buckland Farm Camping
16. Buckland Farm Camping
95%
(21)
Wellington, England · 12 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Dog-friendly camping on the edge of the Blackdown Hills
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Gatcombe Park Farm Glamping
17. Gatcombe Park Farm Glamping
84%
(19)
Littlehempston, England · 16 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Adult-only camping and glamping within striking distance of Totnes and the South Devon coast.
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Aldridge Mill
18. Aldridge Mill
95%
(22)
Tiverton, England · 5 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
A yurt, a gypsy wagon, and wild camping pitches in a Devon valley.
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Ancient Woodland Eco-Glamping
19. Ancient Woodland Eco-Glamping
100%
(6)
Liskeard, England · 1 unit
An exclusive-hire site for riverside wild glamping in an ancient Cornish woodland
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Glamping, wild swimming, tennis
20. Glamping, wild swimming, tennis
100%
(4)
Landulph, England · 3 units
Yurts on a farm site with its own riverside beach in Devon’s Tamar Valley
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Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
maria
3 weeks ago
Tent
With kids
Fantastic campsite - spacious pitches, lovely surroundings, wonderful customer care - Loren went above and beyond to make our stay fabulous. Kids loved it, are already asking to come back and stay longer.
Thank you, hope to come back soon!
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Bridget
3 weeks ago
Tent
With pets
Great camping, super place with good facilities.
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stephen
3 weeks ago
6 m Class A
With pets
Just a great campsite, especially if you're into music and like to have free space to pitch. The Orchard is amazing but you do need to like life around you and I don't mean the wildlife type. Great for big groups. The Barn / club has amazing lighting (lasers) and sound system & a sand dance area + a heated swimming pool with fire pits. The restaurant does fantastic pizza / food with Tuscany vibe, lovely helpful staff and decent showers / toilets.
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Eleanor
3 weeks ago
Tent
Such an incredible place! Full of beautiful wildflowers and trees, with an amazing view of the river. Owner could not be kinder. Loved it so much!
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ClarryB
3 weeks ago
Tent
With kids
We loved Snelling Farm! Such a great space to camp on. There were quite a few others there but all spread out so never felt busy.
The kids played for hours on the tyre and rope swings and the hay bale play area provided hours of fun. A central point where parents could see the children and know they were safe!
So warmly welcomed by the team and the little shop on site open twice a day helped us with essentials like Purbeck ice cream as well as chipolatas and logs for the fire.
Great position for local attractions like the Tank museum and monkey world.
Really felt like we were miles from anywhere!
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Ben
3 weeks ago
Tent
With pets
Lovely quiet site, good facilities and good location. kids loved the swings and play area
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Matt
May 2026
With kids
Idyllic. Peaceful. Well organised. Great cafe. Lake was perfect in the May heat. Thank you.
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Jane
May 2026
Weekend Trip to Pure & Rustic
Mark has the most amazing campsite! Set in beautiful woodland it is what is says on the label, Pure and Rustic. Mark greeted us the moment we arrived, he was so kind and thoughtful. I loved my stay here.
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Sylvan
May 2026
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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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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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Rebecca
April 2026
5 m campervan
A great site, which is peaceful and has a lovely river running through for a dip! The sauna is amazing and perfect when combined with a cool off in the river. There is lots of space and although facilities are basic, it's a excellent location to escape to!
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JACOB
April 2026
5 m car
Great spot. Very relaxing. Excellent sauna and spot for a swim! A rare find!
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Jane
April 2026
5 m car
Had a very lovely peaceful time here in my little van. Loved the view, swimming in the estuary and seeing the chickens running upto you. Loved listening to the birds during the day and at nighttime.
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Joel
March 2026
Tent
Stayed at Mushroom Meadow for 4 nights for the first time last weekend. It is an absolute gem of a campsite. Clare could not have been more helpful before and during my stay. If you are after low key, quiet camping, surrounded by nature then this is probably the place for you. Large level pitches. Local stores and chip shop are spot on (thanks for the advice Clare!). West Cornwall beaches are close at hand. I've nothing negative to say about the place. Well done Clare, hope to see you again soon.
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Shona
March 2026
Tent
With pets
This place was a fantastic find, first camp of the year so it was quiet but was still made very welcome by Charles and family. It was peaceful and the dogs had the best time. We will be back very soon. Thank you
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Andy
February 2026
Tent
My friends and I had a great time here. Great host. Would highly recommend.
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Finty
September 2025
Tent
We loved our stay at Aldridge Mill! It was so peaceful and lots of lovely walking spots near by :)
It was so refreshing having space for ourselves and our dogs - We arrived at the end of September so was very quiet and spacious.
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Emma
September 2025
Tent
We loved the location, tucked down a farm track, in the shelter of a lovely wooded river. Great eco facilities, we love a composting loo and the outdoor showers were fabulous. Tim on site was really helpful and friendly. Gorgeous, generous pitches and so peaceful. The wash up area in the wood is a lovely spot but a little far from the site and in the less sunny months would get a bit waterlogged I'd imagine. It was no bother to us as we boiled water and washed up on our pitch, but might be an issue at a busier time perhaps. We loved our stay, good value, a great site with a fabulous ethos. Right up our street, would wholeheartedly recommend. The river walk is a lovely amenity and lots of places are easy to reach from it's central location.
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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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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.
