- South West Coast Path
Campsites with swimming in South West Coast Path
96% (717) • 370 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near South West Coast Path
Sweet Hill Farm
1. Sweet Hill Farm
94%
(296)
10 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Dorset, South West England
Simple, almost-wild, seaside camping on the Isle of Portland
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£12
/ night
Frome Meadow Campsite
2. Frome Meadow Campsite
93%
(167)
114 units · Tents · Dorset, South West England
A magical riverside retreat near Dorset’s Jurassic Coast
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£14
/ night
Coverack Camping & Glamping
3. Coverack Camping & Glamping
99%
(200)
162 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Cornwall, South West England
Traditional family camping near Coverack, with the promise of coast, countryside and Cornish ice cream
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
from
£12
/ night
Lamarth Farm Campsite
4. Lamarth Farm Campsite
100%
(1)
45 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Porthleven, Cornwall, South West England
We are a relaxed, spacious campsite on a quiet family run farm at the gateway to the Lizard Peninsula. Whether it is enjoying the local beaches, coastal walks, cycling trails, castles or attractions Lamarth Farm is a simple and uncomplicated site ideally situated to explore all these things.
Whatever you get up to when enjoying your stay with us be assured there is plenty of space for you to relax and unwind in the Cornish countryside taking in the fantastic valley views across Mounts Bay. Our Pitch sizes at Lamarth Farm are unrestricted so you are able to spread out!
We allow barbeques and campfires if they are raised off the ground so they don’t damage the land.
We welcome well behaved dogs and ask that they are on leads around the campsite. We do have a designated dog exercise area and with 2 dog friendly beaches within 5minutes drive and an award winning dog friendly pub! Not only with you have a fantastic holiday your four legged friend will too.
Our facilities have been kept to just the basics and they are well looked after. We have 2 shower blocks, WC’s and washbasins.
We look forward to welcoming you and hope you make some wonderful memories that last a lifetime
POSTCODE TR12 7QP
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£18
/ night
Cornish Tipi Holidays & Camping
5. Cornish Tipi Holidays & Camping
97%
(147)
168 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Cornwall, South West England
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.
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from
£25
/ night
Secret Spot Camping Saunton
6. Secret Spot Camping Saunton
99%
(140)
12 units · Tents · Devon, South West England
Finding this exclusive Devon spot is like making it on to the best VIP guest list in town
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£20
/ night
Flowerdew Farm
7. Flowerdew Farm
100%
(18)
23 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Bridport, Dorset, South West England
Bell tents and camping with alpacas near Dorset’s Jurassic Coast
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£27
/ night
Willow Valley Holiday Park
8. Willow Valley Holiday Park
100%
(16)
31 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Bude , England
This peaceful, sheltered site has a special character. The site is the ideal place to unwind with plenty of safe space, a meandering river and friendly atmosphere. It offers 4 acres with facilities, 7 acres of wilderness, shower block, level pitches, picturesque river, children’s playground and has been rated AA 4 star gold pennant.
Becky and John both love Cornwall and fell in love with the site as soon as they saw it and it provided the perfect opportunity for a new challenge.
Having only recently taken over at Willow Valley in the Summer of 2024, there are always ongoing improvements being made so make sure you keep in touch. Any returning campers will be glad to know we aren’t changing the campsite itself though. Why would we when it is already so perfect!
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
from
£29
/ night
Pure & Rustic
9. Pure & Rustic
86%
(7)
6 units · Glamping · Croyde, Devon, South West England
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..!
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from
£15
/ night
Bredy Farm
10. Bredy Farm
87%
(63)
31 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Bridport, England
Back-to-basics camping on a Dorset farm with a party vibe at weekends
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£18
/ night
Tamarisk Holiday Cabins
11. Tamarisk Holiday Cabins
90%
(5)
3 units · Glamping · Bude, England
Holiday cabins with hot tubs on the North Cornish Coast
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from
£68
/ night
South Dean Camping
12. South Dean Camping
98%
(307)
70 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Barnstaple, Devon, South West England
Clifftop camping with epic sea views, right next to Exmoor National Park.
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£35
/ night
Hardyes Countryside Camping
13. Hardyes Countryside Camping
98%
(43)
35 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Weymouth, Dorset, South West England
Camping in a Dorset field between Dorchester and the Jurassic coast.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Showers
from
£25
/ night
Predannack Anti-Aircraft Battery
14. Predannack Anti-Aircraft Battery
100%
(1)
1 unit · Tent, Motorhome · Porthleven, England
Campsite is part of the Predannack Anti-Aircraft Battery and Museum, a former WW2 AA site that defended RAF Predannack.
Grass pitches maximum of 12 with flushing toilet, fresh water and gas powered shower.
2 Military Camping Pods with gas showers, heating and off grid low voltage lighting
Site borders a nature reserve and is close to the Spectacular Kynance Cove, the Lizard Point, Kennack Sands and the fishing village of Cadgwith, as seen on the TV documentary, Fishermans Apprentice
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£18
/ night
Beryl's Campsite
15. Beryl's Campsite
97%
(38)
5 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Devon, South West England
A secret, secluded campsite with wonderful views down to Start Bay
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
from
£35
/ night
Camp Couture
16. Camp Couture
100%
(17)
4 units · Tents, Glamping · Barnstaple, Devon, South West England
We Have 10 acres, 5 of which is woodland. Each let has its own private area with seating table and fire pit some of our let’s have either a hammock or swinging chair
Tent pitches are in the woodland which also have their own private area with table chairs hammock fire pit and a camp kitchen to share.
We have friendly residents of Alpaca, sheep, a goat and peacocks and chickens that you are welcome to feed with the supplied food.
We have a local pub you can walk to across farmers fields about a 20 minute ramble. South Molton, a 3 minute drive away, has a small artisan market voted the best in the UK
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£35
/ night
The High Nature Centre
17. The High Nature Centre
92%
(19)
14 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Salcombe, Devon, South West England
A stay at The High Nature Centre is sure to reinvigorate the soul as only a sojourn by the sea can
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£10
/ night
Strawfields Cabins and Camping
18. Strawfields Cabins and Camping
100%
(26)
14 units · Tents, Glamping · Titching Park Lane, England
Camping and rustic glamping with campfires on an idyllic smallholding close to North Devon’s best-loved beaches
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from
£30
/ night
Tregella Place Camping
19. Tregella Place Camping
94%
(32)
40 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Padstow, England
Laid-back dog-friendly, family camping near Padstow
Pets
Showers
Potable water
from
£20
/ night
Friendly Spacious Campsite
20. Friendly Spacious Campsite
100%
(6)
10 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Redruth, England
A Spacious, peaceful site with great facilities just 5 miles to the beach. Far from the crowd but close to everywhere, being just 1/2 a mile to the village shops, bakery and restaurants and only 1.5 to the town.
A small number of pitches over 3 meadows where you choose where you want to pitch when you arrive, being assured of a great space for your stay, bring whatever size tent or your campervan and enjoy the great facilities include flushing toilets, hot showers and a wash up area with hot water, together with a communal fridge, microwave and phone charging sockets. There's drinking water in every meadow. So, relax and listen to the birds and enjoy the surrounding nature and magnificent views across the Cornish countryside whilst you sit by the fire.
A great location to explore from being fairly central. We're close to the Tresavean Trail which links to the network of trails throughout Cornwall, so bring your walking shoes or cycle.
Horse riding is just a 5 minute drive and if you fancy a spot of windsurfing/ canoeing, then Stithians lake is just 2 miles away.
For the surfers amongst you there are several great beaches within a short distance and there's a handy wetsuit wash area when you get back.
Dogs are welcome - all we ask is that you clean up and use the waste bin on site.
This quiet site is perfect for children 8 years and over with plenty of space for a ball game or two.
Fire pits and bbq's are allowed as long as they're raised off the ground - we have blocks for you to use.
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£21
/ night
96% (717) • 370 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near South West Coast Path
Sweet Hill Farm
1. Sweet Hill Farm
94%
(296)
10 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Dorset, South West England
Simple, almost-wild, seaside camping on the Isle of Portland
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£12
/ night
Frome Meadow Campsite
2. Frome Meadow Campsite
93%
(167)
114 units · Tents · Dorset, South West England
A magical riverside retreat near Dorset’s Jurassic Coast
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£14
/ night
Coverack Camping & Glamping
3. Coverack Camping & Glamping
99%
(200)
162 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Cornwall, South West England
Traditional family camping near Coverack, with the promise of coast, countryside and Cornish ice cream
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
from
£12
/ night
Lamarth Farm Campsite
4. Lamarth Farm Campsite
100%
(1)
45 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Porthleven, Cornwall, South West England
We are a relaxed, spacious campsite on a quiet family run farm at the gateway to the Lizard Peninsula. Whether it is enjoying the local beaches, coastal walks, cycling trails, castles or attractions Lamarth Farm is a simple and uncomplicated site ideally situated to explore all these things.
Whatever you get up to when enjoying your stay with us be assured there is plenty of space for you to relax and unwind in the Cornish countryside taking in the fantastic valley views across Mounts Bay. Our Pitch sizes at Lamarth Farm are unrestricted so you are able to spread out!
We allow barbeques and campfires if they are raised off the ground so they don’t damage the land.
We welcome well behaved dogs and ask that they are on leads around the campsite. We do have a designated dog exercise area and with 2 dog friendly beaches within 5minutes drive and an award winning dog friendly pub! Not only with you have a fantastic holiday your four legged friend will too.
Our facilities have been kept to just the basics and they are well looked after. We have 2 shower blocks, WC’s and washbasins.
We look forward to welcoming you and hope you make some wonderful memories that last a lifetime
POSTCODE TR12 7QP
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£18
/ night
Cornish Tipi Holidays & Camping
5. Cornish Tipi Holidays & Camping
97%
(147)
168 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Cornwall, South West England
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.
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from
£25
/ night
Secret Spot Camping Saunton
6. Secret Spot Camping Saunton
99%
(140)
12 units · Tents · Devon, South West England
Finding this exclusive Devon spot is like making it on to the best VIP guest list in town
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£20
/ night
Flowerdew Farm
7. Flowerdew Farm
100%
(18)
23 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Bridport, Dorset, South West England
Bell tents and camping with alpacas near Dorset’s Jurassic Coast
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£27
/ night
Willow Valley Holiday Park
8. Willow Valley Holiday Park
100%
(16)
31 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Bude , England
This peaceful, sheltered site has a special character. The site is the ideal place to unwind with plenty of safe space, a meandering river and friendly atmosphere. It offers 4 acres with facilities, 7 acres of wilderness, shower block, level pitches, picturesque river, children’s playground and has been rated AA 4 star gold pennant.
Becky and John both love Cornwall and fell in love with the site as soon as they saw it and it provided the perfect opportunity for a new challenge.
Having only recently taken over at Willow Valley in the Summer of 2024, there are always ongoing improvements being made so make sure you keep in touch. Any returning campers will be glad to know we aren’t changing the campsite itself though. Why would we when it is already so perfect!
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
from
£29
/ night
Pure & Rustic
9. Pure & Rustic
86%
(7)
6 units · Glamping · Croyde, Devon, South West England
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..!
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from
£15
/ night
Bredy Farm
10. Bredy Farm
87%
(63)
31 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Bridport, England
Back-to-basics camping on a Dorset farm with a party vibe at weekends
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£18
/ night
Tamarisk Holiday Cabins
11. Tamarisk Holiday Cabins
90%
(5)
3 units · Glamping · Bude, England
Holiday cabins with hot tubs on the North Cornish Coast
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from
£68
/ night
South Dean Camping
12. South Dean Camping
98%
(307)
70 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Barnstaple, Devon, South West England
Clifftop camping with epic sea views, right next to Exmoor National Park.
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£35
/ night
Hardyes Countryside Camping
13. Hardyes Countryside Camping
98%
(43)
35 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Weymouth, Dorset, South West England
Camping in a Dorset field between Dorchester and the Jurassic coast.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Showers
from
£25
/ night
Predannack Anti-Aircraft Battery
14. Predannack Anti-Aircraft Battery
100%
(1)
1 unit · Tent, Motorhome · Porthleven, England
Campsite is part of the Predannack Anti-Aircraft Battery and Museum, a former WW2 AA site that defended RAF Predannack.
Grass pitches maximum of 12 with flushing toilet, fresh water and gas powered shower.
2 Military Camping Pods with gas showers, heating and off grid low voltage lighting
Site borders a nature reserve and is close to the Spectacular Kynance Cove, the Lizard Point, Kennack Sands and the fishing village of Cadgwith, as seen on the TV documentary, Fishermans Apprentice
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£18
/ night
Beryl's Campsite
15. Beryl's Campsite
97%
(38)
5 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Devon, South West England
A secret, secluded campsite with wonderful views down to Start Bay
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
from
£35
/ night
Camp Couture
16. Camp Couture
100%
(17)
4 units · Tents, Glamping · Barnstaple, Devon, South West England
We Have 10 acres, 5 of which is woodland. Each let has its own private area with seating table and fire pit some of our let’s have either a hammock or swinging chair
Tent pitches are in the woodland which also have their own private area with table chairs hammock fire pit and a camp kitchen to share.
We have friendly residents of Alpaca, sheep, a goat and peacocks and chickens that you are welcome to feed with the supplied food.
We have a local pub you can walk to across farmers fields about a 20 minute ramble. South Molton, a 3 minute drive away, has a small artisan market voted the best in the UK
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£35
/ night
The High Nature Centre
17. The High Nature Centre
92%
(19)
14 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Salcombe, Devon, South West England
A stay at The High Nature Centre is sure to reinvigorate the soul as only a sojourn by the sea can
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£10
/ night
Strawfields Cabins and Camping
18. Strawfields Cabins and Camping
100%
(26)
14 units · Tents, Glamping · Titching Park Lane, England
Camping and rustic glamping with campfires on an idyllic smallholding close to North Devon’s best-loved beaches
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from
£30
/ night
Tregella Place Camping
19. Tregella Place Camping
94%
(32)
40 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Padstow, England
Laid-back dog-friendly, family camping near Padstow
Pets
Showers
Potable water
from
£20
/ night
Friendly Spacious Campsite
20. Friendly Spacious Campsite
100%
(6)
10 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Redruth, England
A Spacious, peaceful site with great facilities just 5 miles to the beach. Far from the crowd but close to everywhere, being just 1/2 a mile to the village shops, bakery and restaurants and only 1.5 to the town.
A small number of pitches over 3 meadows where you choose where you want to pitch when you arrive, being assured of a great space for your stay, bring whatever size tent or your campervan and enjoy the great facilities include flushing toilets, hot showers and a wash up area with hot water, together with a communal fridge, microwave and phone charging sockets. There's drinking water in every meadow. So, relax and listen to the birds and enjoy the surrounding nature and magnificent views across the Cornish countryside whilst you sit by the fire.
A great location to explore from being fairly central. We're close to the Tresavean Trail which links to the network of trails throughout Cornwall, so bring your walking shoes or cycle.
Horse riding is just a 5 minute drive and if you fancy a spot of windsurfing/ canoeing, then Stithians lake is just 2 miles away.
For the surfers amongst you there are several great beaches within a short distance and there's a handy wetsuit wash area when you get back.
Dogs are welcome - all we ask is that you clean up and use the waste bin on site.
This quiet site is perfect for children 8 years and over with plenty of space for a ball game or two.
Fire pits and bbq's are allowed as long as they're raised off the ground - we have blocks for you to use.
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£21
/ night
Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
A
April
October 2025
Tent
Lovely short walk to the lighthouses and great flat ground for camping. The team were super friendly and helpful when are car battery died!
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Angela
October 2025
4 m Class B
With pets
I have always loved Sweet Hill Farm. It’s a lovely relaxed campsite with sea views and amazing walks nearby. Also, being able to have a camp fire is fantastic. The showers are brilliant too.
The only disappointment for me this year is that the compost loos have been replaced with horrible portaloos! Please bring back compost loos, they are so much nicer!
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Mark
September 2025
Tent
This was my first time camping here and I will definitely return again.
Whilst SatNav got me most of the way, the directions on Hipcamp made the last little bit of the journey much easier.
I was welcomed warmly at the well-stocked little cafe, and given a map to show my how to get to the field I pitched in. The tracks on-site are full of large potholes - so definitely something to be mindful of, especially if you have extremely low-suspension on your car! However, take it slow and easy and all is well here.
I had the most amazing view, from where I pitched up, over to Portland Bill lighthouse. Both sunset and sunrise were stunning.
Facilities here are extremely basic - but it’s enough for those that simply need to get away from life for a while and sleep under the stars without all the creature comforts of home. Of course, there is a place for being able to have all the mod-cons available, but this is camping the way it should be done!
I wasn’t here long enough to speak to any of the other campers, but everyone seemed relaxed and there was no loud music or anything played into the night, meaning I could drift to sleep easily enough at the end of the day.
Thank you all.
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Dominic
September 2025
Tent
What a great experience! The staff were very friendly and accommodating with an amazing ray of amenities.
The showers are basic but really clean and hot, lovely!
Such good value for money I would highly recommend this campsite!
Thanks guys!
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David
September 2025
Tent
This was my first time ever camping and I had a great time at this site, it's the perfect mix of rural, real camping with local amenities near enough especially for someone doing camping for the first time. Located right near the coast, it's a beautiful view, excellent facilities including showers and cafe. The only downside is that when I did arrive in the evening there was no one to greet us, even though the cafe should've been open at that time but other than that no complaints, wonderful hosts and would definitely go again.
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Jen
August 2025
Tent
With kids
Peaceful campsite, close to Padstow and some beautiful beaches. Bathroom and showers clean. Very relaxed atmosphere. Perfect for children and families
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Peter
August 2025
Tent
Fabulous 3-field site, fantastically located and very quiet after the August Bank Holiday. Cleanest showers, toilets and guest hut with very friendly and helpful hosts. I'd say more, but it's supposed to be a secret.
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tyla
August 2025
4 m Class B
With pets
We stayed at Tragella Place Camping for two nights with two friends and our two dogs, and had a fantastic time. The location is perfect – close to plenty of beautiful beaches and just a short trip into Padstow. Our dogs especially loved exploring the local beaches!
Although the weather wasn’t on our side, we still made the most of our stay. The facilities on site were great, with clean showers and bathrooms, plus a bar and food available. The hosts were attentive and welcoming, and gave us some excellent recommendations for things to do in the area.
Overall, it was a lovely stay, and we’d definitely recommend Tragella Place Camping – we’ll be returning!
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Alejandra
August 2025
Tent
With kids
My family and I loved the campsite. We were 10 people: 7 adults and 3 5-year-old children. We chose one of the private sites and brought 4 tents. The site was large and private. We enjoyed 3 nights there and plan to return sometime soon. We cooked over a lovely campfire, which the kids loved.
They also went canoeing one morning, completing a fascinating trip.
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Ann
August 2025
20 m Class B
Amazing Atmosphere, Beautiful clean showers with Fresh Flowers.. Yummy Food served Locally sourced..Amazing live Band and karaoke night..Fabulous.
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Josh
August 2025
Tent
With pets
Had a really great time camping at Camp Couture. The facilities were fantastic, lots of space and beautiful setting. Nick was a brilliant host, help us move our stuff to our pitch and was friendly throughout. Would 100% recommend!
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Dani
August 2025
Tent
We had a wonderful time here, with a beautiful seaside view and the added bonus of catching the sunset in a truly special way. The facilities were excellent – clean toilets, hot showers, and the option to buy a bundle of logs and a fire pit, which made the evenings extra enjoyable. It was also nice to have plenty of space between pitches, giving us a relaxed and comfortable stay. Everyone we met was very friendly and helpful, which added to the experience.
The only downside was the mobile network coverage – it only worked when we were close to the facilities, but there was no signal at the pitch itself, so it’s good to be prepared for that. Other than that, everything was perfect. Definitely 5 stars from us.
Thank you, South Dean Camping, for having us – we’re already looking forward to returning!Dani & Alex
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Nick
August 2025
Tent
With kids
An interesting and wonderful spot that is a superb location for cornwall adventures and an incredible campsite with the lake and restaurant! They need to sort out the hot water and when they do it will be 5/5!
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David
August 2025
Tent
What a wonderful find. Relatively close for a camping site to lots of local amenities and all of the wonderful opportunities that Croyde, Saunton and Wollacombe offer for jut getting out there and calling. The campsite is well maintained and good value. Steve is so knowledgeable and informative and will guide you through what to do and see.
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Mark
August 2025
Tent
I stayed in Gosels as a private pitch and absolutely loved it. The campsite was perfect blend of eco/modern (compostable/flushable toilets and hot showers) within a tranquil setting. I liked how the campsite was used in a traditional sense for escape keeping noise and disturbance down to a minimum. The quarry lake was a great area for a splash around and cool down. Though used heavily by young families, had enough space for all. I already miss my chicken and rabbit friends seen daily on my pitch. The location of the site was perfect for me to make some visits out to North Cornwalls surrounding beaches and beauty spots. Well worth the trip.
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HM
August 2025
Tent
With kids
Look no further – just book it! The site was spotless and really well-kept, with a lovely play area that kept the kids happy. It’s perfectly located, close to amazing spots like the rocky valleys and Tarr Steps, with stunning surroundings all around. Alex was absolutely amazing – so friendly, welcoming, and always happy to help. If you’re looking for a place around North Devon, this is definitely it. We can’t wait to come back!
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Josh
August 2025
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Incredible views. Off the beaten track. Some fantastic walks both ways on the SW Coastal Path.
Clean facilities and warm showers that don’t take away from the more wild feel of the place. What more could you ask for?!
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Gabs
August 2025
Tent
The campsite overlooks a breathtaking view, quite remote from the busyness of life. Not ideal for surfing as need to drive a bit to a surf beach. However ideal to get away and unwind with nature and explore what the Tarka Trail has to offer . V clean and well looked after.
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Catherine
August 2025
Tent
With kids
We had a lovely time camping on Sam's land. It was great to be next to the river frome - the kids had a great time with the rubber rings and our paddleboard. The compost toilets were really well kept and the always hot showers a real luxury. Would definitely come again!
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Louisa
August 2025
Tent
We loved our stay at South Dean Camping. The sea views and sunsets were spectacular. Facilities great and loads of space. We’ll be back!
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Campsites with swimming 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.