Woodland campsites in South West England

Name: South West England
Address: Camping
Rating: 4.706

Discover the perfect camping experience in South West England's lush forests with Hipcamp. With over 1500 options to choose from, you can find the ideal campsite that suits your accommodation preference, whether it's tents, cabins, or caravans. Immerse yourself in nature and explore the scenic beauty of the forest while enjoying activities like horse riding, surfing, and boating. Unwind at top campsites like Abbey Home Farm (35 reviews), Wytch Wood Camping (27 reviews), and Oak Cottage Wyes Workshops (23 reviews), highly recommended by fellow campers. And with facilities like pet-friendly spaces, rubbish disposal, and showers, your camping experience will be comfortable and hassle-free. Best of all, you can enjoy this incredible experience at an affordable price, with options starting as low as £8 per night. Book your forest retreat now and create memories that will last a lifetime.

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Top-rated campgrounds in South West England

Primrose Fields Campsite

1. Primrose Fields Campsite

97%

(214)

Wareham, England · 20 units · Tents, Motorhomes

Back-to-basics camping in a Dorset hay meadow

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Snelling Farm Campsite

2. 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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The Enchanted Wilderness

3. 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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Fat Apples Cafe and Wild Camping

4. Fat Apples Cafe and Wild Camping

Porthallow, St Keverne, Helston, Cornwall., England · 1 unit

Hello and thank you for choosing Fat Apples Wild Camp Site! Less than half a mile from Porthallow beach, our small family run wild campsite has around ten pitches spread throughout an old Cornish woodland, located just behind Fat Apples Café. We are also close to the half way mark of the Southwest Coast Path! The village of St. Keverne is a five minute drive and has a Spar, baker, butcher, two pubs and a newsagents. When open, the café serves breakfast and lunches, and also has essentials for sale. Please check our café opening days as you will need to bring your own supplies if you are staying on the days we are closed! The campsite is open seven days a week from April to the end of October (weather permitting). The camp pitches are wild, and a short distance away we have a coin operated (hot) shower, WC and cold-water dishwashing sink. There is no vehicular access to the site, cars are left about 100 yards away in our yard. We have wheelbarrows to help unload kit. Throughout the year we run a variety of events, such as, music nights, courses, an ongoing bookswap and private parties. Our camp area is becoming well known for outdoor retreats and educational visits. We allow small campfires on site in fire pits or baskets. Logs and basket are £13.50. The café is open (9.30am-4.00pm). Thursday to Sunday from the 5th March 2026. Wednesday-Sunday April- End of August. Thursday-Sunday September and October. We also run BBQ evenings on a pop-up basis in the summer season. It is a good idea to book breakfast or lunch in the café as it gets very busy. The Village of Porthallow has a lovely pub on the beach called The Five Pilchards Inn. In calm weather it is great swimming, snorkelling and kayaking/boating area. We are near the Helford estuary- 3 miles Coverack Cove - 3 Miles Porthkerris Dive Centre- 1 mile

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Tregonetha Lake Camping & Glamping

5. Tregonetha Lake Camping & Glamping

98%

(23)

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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Brig's Farm

6. Brig's Farm

97%

(161)

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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Cornish Tipi Holidays & Camping

7. 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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Forest Edge Camping & Glamping

8. Forest Edge Camping & Glamping

100%

(29)

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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WILDSWIM2SAUNA

9. 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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Bridgewood Camping - Woodland camps

10. Bridgewood Camping - Woodland camps

97%

(38)

Sherborne, England · 4 units · Tents, Glamping

Nearly wild woodland camping in Dorset

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Abbey Home Farm

11. Abbey Home Farm

94%

(225)

Cirencester, England · 21 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping

Eco-camping for real. Cooking on an open fire. Unspoilt natural beauty.

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Beryl's Campsite

12. Beryl's Campsite

97%

(38)

Kingsbridge, England · 5 units · Tents, Motorhomes

A secret, secluded campsite with wonderful views down to Start Bay

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The High Nature Centre

13. The High Nature Centre

93%

(21)

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

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LEE MEADOW FARM CAMPING

14. LEE MEADOW FARM CAMPING

95%

(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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Camping at Brandiers Farm

15. Camping at Brandiers Farm

88%

(12)

Upper Minety, England · 2 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping

Bucolic rural glamping in a beautiful natural beauty spot on the borders of Wiltshire and Gloucestershire.

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Hincknowle Cider Apple Farm Camping

16. Hincknowle Cider Apple Farm Camping

100%

(7)

England · 9 units · Tents, Motorhomes

Welcome to our peaceful 190 acres of glorious Dorset countryside. Here we operate a working farm where we grow apples for award-winning cider makers, along with keeping a range of animals. We are also well located for the Jurassic Coast, with Bridport ten minutes away and West Bay Beach within a 15 minute drive. Our location is perfect for those wanting to immerse themselves in the outdoors, whilst enjoying a relaxing break. We have a limited amount of pitches, along with a communal barn for unwinding (and sheltering from the unpredictable English weather). Both families and dogs are welcome too Facilities onsite include toilets and showers. There is also a communal barn with an equipped kitchen, seating, table tennis, darts and more. We also offer wood-fired pizza during peak season, with licensed premises too! For grabbing something to eat, we have The Half Moon just a ten minute walk away. A Lidl is also a five minute drive away for picking up any essentials. 9 x Non Electric Grass Pitches Spacious 10m x 10m grass pitches without electric. Suitable for tents or campervans up to 6m in length.

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Willow Valley Holiday Park

17. Willow Valley Holiday Park

100%

(16)

Bude , England · 25 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping

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!

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Wolford Wood Camping & Cabins

18. Wolford Wood Camping & Cabins

98%

(32)

Moreton In Marsh, England · 10 units

Family camping in a Cotswolds wildflower meadow beside an ancient woodland and SSSI

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Trewan Hall

19. Trewan Hall

100%

(14)

Saint Columb, England · 20 units · Tents, Motorhomes

The grounds of a 17th century manor where a relaxed atmosphere and sense of pleasant privacy rules

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Ro Dama Community Farm

20. 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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Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community

Dermot

1 week ago

Tent

3 nights at Bridgewood Camping - Woodland camps

Great woodland site, pitches are kept well apart. Hosts met us on arrival, and are lovely. Thoroughly recommend. Great spot.

Kathryn

2 weeks ago

Tent

With pets

1 night at Brig's Farm

Lovely peaceful site, I only stayed one night because of the weather but I will definitely be back!

Theo

2 weeks ago

Tent

Weekend Trip to Bridgewood Camping - Woodland camps

We had a great time staying at Bridgewood, Sarah and Paul are kind and accommodating hosts and the site is well cared for and organised. We had a spacious and secluded camping area, and the forest is very peaceful and serene, we want to come back!

Lucy

2 weeks ago

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Brig's Farm

A beautiful location and lovely meadow space. Clean toilets and area for dishes and the hot showers were incredible after a windy wet day! We would definately come back again. Thank you

Beverly

3 weeks ago

Tent

1 night at Brig's Farm

Despite the wind and lashing rain it was a perfect overnight stop. Quiet with clean loo and access to water. Will return in better weather :-)

maria

3 weeks ago

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Snelling Farm Campsite

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!

Bridget

3 weeks ago

Tent

With pets

3 nights at Snelling Farm Campsite

Great camping, super place with good facilities.

View showing how private and tucked away the tent pitches are!

Eleanor

3 weeks ago

Tent

Weekend Trip to The Enchanted Wilderness

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!

Rob

3 weeks ago

Tent

Weekend Trip to Tregonetha Lake Camping & Glamping

Just a really peaceful, beautiful site. Had the woods pretty much to myself, facilities were great, everything was really clean and everything was really well signed. I will 100% be staying here again the next time I'm in the area.

ClarryB

3 weeks ago

Tent

With kids

4 nights at Snelling Farm Campsite

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!

Ben

May 2026

Tent

With pets

2 nights at Snelling Farm Campsite

Lovely quiet site, good facilities and good location. kids loved the swings and play area

Elaine

May 2026

Tent

With kids

4 nights at Trewan Hall

Fantastic campsite! Loved swimming in the pool every day and using the diving board. The shop sells everything you could ever want with fresh bakery delivery each morning. Live music every night was a real treat too! Playground perfectly situated under shady trees and great monkey bars.

Anna

May 2026

Tent

With pets

2 nights at Brig's Farm

Beautiful site with amazing views. Well maintained. Very close to the coast so perfect for fossil hunting expeditions.

Matt

May 2026

With kids

3 nights at Cornish Tipi Holidays & Camping

Idyllic. Peaceful. Well organised. Great cafe. Lake was perfect in the May heat. Thank you.

Elyse

May 2026

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Primrose Fields Campsite

We have just had our second stay at Primrose Fields. First being in 2017 (see camper van tent picture) and again over the heatwave bank holiday weekend in May 2026. Can see a big difference with what is available and we would definitely come back. Pitching under the oak trees with a view of the whole field really created a chill and wholesome atmosphere. It was our daughter’s first camping trip too and she really didn’t want to leave. The close proximity to beaches and things to do really do make this place a gem! We went to Ringstead Bay, the Blue Pool, Lulworth Castle and Kingston Maurward Animal Park. The quick journeys meant we could really make use of the time we had there. The rope swing was a real hit and it’s all we’re hearing about now :’)

Edward

May 2026

Tent

Weekend Trip to Primrose Fields Campsite

Nice campsite. Really lovely owner. Portaloos and showers cleaned often. Lots of kids around and very busy but expected on a bank holiday.

Lewy

May 2026

4 m campervan

With pets

Weekend Trip to Primrose Fields Campsite

Christina’s campsite is a fantastic place from which to explore the south coast. Located just a couple of miles from Wareham and only a short drive from some beautiful beaches. We got a lovely warm welcome and a good brief on the facilities available. Hot water 24/7 is a real bonus of this site. Good showers and plenty of dish washing sinks. We hired a fire pit and cooked fresh Mackerel and sea bass we’d caught that day from Kimmeridge bay. Overall a fantastic, welcoming, dog friendly place to stay and hosts are amazing. Thank you for a lovely bank holiday weekend. Lewy and Larissa.

Sharon

May 2026

Tent

Weekend Trip to Bridgewood Camping - Woodland camps

Bridgewood is such a special place to visit for camping. It strikes the perfect balance between wild camping and being close enough to people to feel safe. Such a wonderful experience and easy to locate! Sarah and Paul were so helpful and accommodating, and gave me such a welcoming tour around the grounds when I arrived. I'll definitely be planning another visit back there soon. Thanks so much for having me!

Bryony

May 2026

Tent

Weekend Trip to Primrose Fields Campsite

Really lovely vibe at this campsite - a nice mix of families and adults and everyone in good spirits. Great facilities and location, close to lots of beaches and things to do

Werner

May 2026

Tent

Weekend Trip to Wolford Wood Camping & Cabins

We thoroughly enjoyed our camping trip at Wolford Wood. Marcus and Petra made us feel welcome throughout the duration of our stay. They even offered late checkout, which was really appreciated. The campsite borders Wolford Wood, which is excellent for a relaxing woodland walk and birdwatching. We were able to select our own pitch, which is great if you want privacy. The campsite is 5 minutes from Moreton-in-Marsh, which has great restaurants and quirky shops. Highly recommended.