- Beach Camping
Beach camping in South West England
96% (880) • 1,191 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds in South West England
Sweet Hill Farm
1. Sweet Hill Farm
94%
(330)
Isle Of Portland, England · 10 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Simple, almost-wild, seaside camping on the Isle of Portland
Pets
Campfires
Showers
Coverack Camping & Glamping
2. Coverack Camping & Glamping
98%
(162)
Coverack, England · 67 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Traditional family camping near Coverack, with the promise of coast, countryside and Cornish ice cream
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
Meadowsweet Farm
3. Meadowsweet Farm
100%
(1)
England · 25 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Meadowsweet farm is a rustic and peaceful sustainable family farm on the north Devon coast.
A five-minute drive to Saunton Sands; 15 minutes to Barnstaple.
Communal campfire and portable fire troughs are permitted
Close access to the Tarka Trail.
This site is a fast-track route back to nature five minutes’ drive from Saunton Sands and 15 minutes from Barnstaple. It's a place where the peace, sea breeze and sustainability mingle together to create a rural camping experience on a small eco-friendly farm.
If surfing ranks high on the list for your trip, you’ll be well set with the local swell on several sandy beaches within 20 minutes’ drive. And if walking or cycling is your favourite pursuit, you can head out over the sand dunes (a great setting for watching the sunset) or walk right onto the lengthy Tarka Trail for a self-guided cycling and walking tour over Devon’s cliffs and coves.
Friendly guests should find some good chat on site, as social and sensible souls can make use of the communal firepits (with wood available from the farm). And for when you feel like quality family time or gathering in a close-knit group, there are also portable fire troughs.
With no electricity, this off-grid site will take you nicely back to basics, with just simple facilities such as toilets, sinks and hot showers on site.
When you want to head into town, Braunton (five minutes’ drive) has several restaurants and a supermarket for food and a selection of pubs for a tipple. Surf shops, bike hire and guided nature walks with a local botanist are available too.
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
Pittaford Farm
4. Pittaford Farm
99%
(71)
Kingsbridge, England · 15 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
A campfire-friendly site in South Devon, with a beach, a nature reserve and a pub all less than 45 minutes' walk away
Pets
Campfires
Showers
Gatcombe Park Farm Glamping
5. Gatcombe Park Farm Glamping
89%
(19)
Littlehempston, England · 16 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Adult-only camping and glamping within striking distance of Totnes and the South Devon coast.
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
Cornish Tipi Holidays & Camping
6. Cornish Tipi Holidays & Camping
97%
(137)
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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South Dean Camping
7. South Dean Camping
98%
(340)
Barnstaple, England · 70 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Clifftop camping with epic sea views, right next to Exmoor National Park.
Pets
Campfires
Showers
Rocombe Valley Retreat
8. Rocombe Valley Retreat
97%
(17)
Lower Rocombe, England · 5 units
Glamping near the English Riviera, with wood-fired hot tubs and coarse fishing lakes
Showers
Campfires
Hot Tub
Elm Farm Camp, Cafe & Cycle hire
9. Elm Farm Camp, Cafe & Cycle hire
98%
(94)
Redruth, England · 25 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Quiet camping meadows and a friendly café located beside some of Cornwall's most popular cycling routes
Pets
Campfires
Showers
Cider Farm Orchard Campsite
10. Cider Farm Orchard Campsite
98%
(125)
Waytown, England · 14 units
Adult-only camping amid the apple blossom of an award-winning cider orchard
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
Brig's Farm
11. Brig's Farm
97%
(175)
Bridport, England · 21 units · Tents, Glamping
Family camping with campfires near Charmouth, with sea views and a couple of quirky glamping lorries
Pets
Campfires
Showers
Secret Spot Camping Saunton
12. Secret Spot Camping Saunton
99%
(145)
Braunton, England · 12 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Finding this exclusive Devon spot is like making it on to the best VIP guest list in town
Pets
Campfires
Showers
Treglisson Campsite
13. Treglisson Campsite
95%
(64)
Hayle, England · 34 units · Tents, Motorhomes
A warm welcome awaits at one of Cornwall's best-located campsites
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
Pleasant Streams Farm Camping
14. Pleasant Streams Farm Camping
92%
(71)
St Austell, England · 67 units · Tents, Glamping
Lakeside camping with streams, rope swings and farmyard animals in rural Cornwall
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
The High Nature Centre
15. The High Nature Centre
93%
(20)
Salcombe, England · 10 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
A stay at The High Nature Centre is sure to reinvigorate the soul as only a sojourn by the sea can
Pets
Campfires
Showers
Hobby Farm
16. Hobby Farm
95%
(47)
Whitchurch Canonicorum, England · 15 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
A peaceful, adult-only campsite 10 minutes' from the Jurassic Coast
Pets
Campfires
Showers
Westland Farm
17. Westland Farm
100%
(148)
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
Pets
Campfires
Showers
Strawfields Cabins and Camping
18. Strawfields Cabins and Camping
100%
(29)
Titching Park Lane, England · 13 units · Tents, Glamping
Camping and rustic glamping with campfires on an idyllic smallholding close to North Devon’s best-loved beaches
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
Bush Farm Campsite
19. Bush Farm Campsite
98%
(112)
Saltash, England · 50 units · Tents, Motorhomes
As close to wild camping as you can get on a rewilded 200-acre farm in Cornwall
Pets
Campfires
Showers
Hardyes Countryside Camping
20. Hardyes Countryside Camping
96%
(52)
Weymouth, England · 35 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Camping in a Dorset field between Dorchester and the Jurassic coast.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Showers
Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
Jeanne
September 2026
4 m campervan
Lovely site without too much there! Fabulous views near to coast walks
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Dale
August 2026
Tent
With kids
Gorgeous site in north Cornwall. We (family of four with a six-man tent) stayed for a week in Gosel’s in August, we booked because we loved the secluded nature of the pitch, hidden in the trees and the possibility of wild swimming and canoeing in the quarry- both were just as amazing as expected. We went down to the quarry first thing every morning and normally had it to ourselves - saw a barn owl from the canoe one morning which was exciting for all of us. Wished we’d brought our fishing stuff as other kids were catching rainbow trout regularly! Having a stand pipe and a picnic table on the pitch was a luxury- the site had a sensible approach to camp fires (and actually to all things H&S which we really appreciated). Compost loo and hot shower was a minute walk away with flushing loos available a bit further on- these facilities were absolutely fine, well maintained and exactly as advertised. You can drive to pitch to unload and then park in the carpark which is our preference. The on-site cafe- bar had a variety of drinks, pizza, salad and breakfast options and we treated ourselves a couple of times. All staff were lovely, chill and other guests largely great too. Brilliant spot for kids and teens but there were a wide range of different types of guest which is our preference. Would 100% recommend!
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Laura
August 2026
With pets
Spacious and well-equipped kitchen set up for the yurts. Friendly and informative staff were on hand to sort out any issues we had. A peaceful campsite with plenty of space between other yurts and campers. Nice hot showers, and I loved the touch of fresh meadow flowers. Brilliantly located (just a short walk) to Gara Beach and the South West Coastal Path. We had a wonderful time and will recommend it to friends. Thank you to Tobdan and Tenzen for inviting our daughter on a bike ride to the next village for an ice cream!
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Vanessa
August 2026
Tent
What a lovely place to pitch! Fabulous land, lovely and quiet, half hour walk if that to the coastal path. Eco showers and loos really well maintained and cleaned. And the best bit? Ali’s lovely warm welcome and hosting. Rubes and Ali’s breakfast and white Rioja also blinking awesome! Much recommended!
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Ahmad
August 2026
With pets
That was a lovely camping experience for my family, thanks to Jay and his team.
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jakeswynne
August 2026
Tent
With pets
a lovely unfussy campsite, with simple but very functional fascilities. Gorgeous view of the sea from the top pitches. Showers are hot and always worked and it never felt too crowded. Will return.
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Sam
August 2026
Tent
With kids
We had a great time here. Views were great, pitches were a good size and well spaced out. The footpath to Slapton was easy to follow for a beer and or food shop from the village store.
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Shauna
August 2026
6 m campervan
With pets
We weren't sure what to expect. We arrived on Saturday afternoon so was quite busy in the lower fields near the river. We were pleasantly surprised by the pizza truck, Polish food truck, and live music by a local singer which was very fun considering free entertainment, we met a lot of people just hanging out at picnic tables with our dog, friendly crowd. Glad to have our bikes to get around. We took our tall campervan into the orchard and found a lovely spot just a few minutes walk away from the river swimming hole, but nestled in the trees. Picked blackberries and apples for breakfast! My son enjoyed meeting other kids and playing on the hay bales dotted around the fields. Our dog loved the river to cool off in and we all loved the Polish food!
If we were travelling without kids, we would have followed advice from reception to drive up to one of the top fields to enjoy the solitude and views. There was also an "no mans land" which was for adults only near the river.
Showers were surprisingly hot!
Washing up stations and toilets as well as port'a' loos throughout campsite. Owners were laid back and welcoming. Not a fussy place. *There were several large electricity pylons running through the fields, but easy to avoid. Lots of well-behaved dogs off lead and other well-managed by owners. Saturday was a bit raucous, but from Sunday it went quiet and more what we were expecting. Great that this family choses to share their asset with the public so openly. Thank you again!
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Alexandru
August 2026
Tent
Very beautiful view, nice amenities around with showers and toilets, peaceful place
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Jessica
August 2026
Tent
Our second time camping at South Dean. Amazing view, amazing facilities. Perfect location for the eclipse and Perseids.
See moreAlexandru
August 2026
Tent
Very beautiful view and everything was amazing, beautiful wildlife
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August 2026
12 m campervan
This is a beautiful campsite, there is loads of space an d it is in a stunning, peaceful location! The facilities are excellent, clean and well-made. We were very impressed and look forward to returning soon! Thanks Billy and Emma also for the friendly texts!
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See moreK
August 2026
Tent
Great campsite. We loved it. Toilets & showers spotlessly clean & pretty soaps & flowers.
Sea views & sunsets to die for. Feels like wild camping but has facilities. We will definitely visit South Dean again.
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Robert
August 2026
Tent
Easy and friendly check in. Large space. Good showers!
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Christina
August 2026
4 m campervan
The fields are huge and the views are great. Atmosphere was relaxed and easy. Families seemed as happy as couples and single travellers. Lovely clean shower, toilet and washing up facilities - made with love! Just be prepared for strong winds and a field that is mostly not level. I very much enjoyed my stay!
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Leanne
August 2026
Tent
With pets
Fantastic, clean facilities with plenty of space and no queues. The South West Coast Path is right at the gate for beautiful walks, and I’d recommend pitching in the second field to benefit from both the sea views and plenty of space for your dog to play.
Saturday, Mexican street food on site was fresh, delicious and great value, plus the picturesque pub nearby is dog friendly with a large beer garden.
Lots of campfires dotted around the site as the sun set over the sea with scenery all around made it feel really special. Already missing it! ❤️
See moreMarie-Theres
August 2026
Tent
With kids
Wir haben 2 entspannte Nächte verbracht, bei bestem Wetter und toller Aussicht.
Obwohl der Platz in der ersten Nacht ausgebucht war, fühlten wir uns privat und sehr wohl.
Wir würden wiederkommen!
See moreDawn
August 2026
3 m campervan
Everything was just brilliant, the team were really friendly, the camping area was very spacious, the showers were a fantastic size, none of that shower curtain sticking to you rubbish! The eco toilets were the poshest ones I’d ever seen and if you’re a cyclist there is a great bike shop to keep you on the road. The burger and the cider that I had were also amazing and really reasonably priced. Considering I booked it purely down to price and being vaguely where I wanted to be, I was amazed at the great value for money and would definitely book to stay here again!!
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August 2026
5 m car
With pets
Had a great time with friends. All the basics there. Large site with plenty of choice, river pitches, hidden pitches and spacious pitches. A true gem.
Absolutely would recommend to relax and unwind with rolling views 👍
See moreKelly
August 2026
5 m campervan
Very lovely campsite. Lots of space. We were lucky to have a singer there in the evening. Ideal for family or couples.
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