Best campsites for hikers near Barnstaple

Welcome to Hipcamp, your go-to resource for camping in the UK! If you're looking for a hiking adventure near Barnstaple, England, we've got you covered with over 5892 options specifically tailored to your preferences. With an average price per night of £21 and options as low as £7, you're sure to find something that fits your budget. Check out some of our top campsites with rave reviews: Sweet Hill Farm (66 reviews), Cwmffrwd Farm Campsite (53 reviews), and Pwllyn Farm Camping (52 reviews). Plus, popular facilities like pets, campfires, and toilets are available at many of our campsites. Don't miss out on exciting activities like wind sports, boating, and off-roading (OHV). Start planning your unforgettable camping experience today!

97% (1.1K) • 1,102 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Barnstaple

Welcome to Hipcamp, your go-to resource for camping in the UK! If you're looking for a hiking adventure near Barnstaple, England, we've got you covered with over 5892 options specifically tailored to your preferences. With an average price per night of £21 and options as low as £7, you're sure to find something that fits your budget. Check out some of our top campsites with rave reviews: Sweet Hill Farm (66 reviews), Cwmffrwd Farm Campsite (53 reviews), and Pwllyn Farm Camping (52 reviews). Plus, popular facilities like pets, campfires, and toilets are available at many of our campsites. Don't miss out on exciting activities like wind sports, boating, and off-roading (OHV). Start planning your unforgettable camping experience today!

97% (1.1K) • 1,102 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Barnstaple

1. 68 Degrees West

99%

(99)

108km from Barnstaple · 10 units · Motorhomes, Glamping

Pod glamping and family camping on the edge of the Brecon Beacons, with a handy location near Brecon town and sunrises you'll never forget.

2. Celtic Woodland Holidays

99%

(136)

126km from Barnstaple · 13 units · Tents, Glamping

An idyllic, wooded, Wye Valley escape, offering glamping pods, a treehouse and traditional woodland camping on levelled pitches

3. Sweet Hill Farm

94%

(296)

128km from Barnstaple · 10 units · Tents, Motorhomes

Simple, almost-wild, seaside camping on the Isle of Portland

4. Marilyn Meadows- Vintage Airstream.

100%

(1)

131km from Barnstaple · 1 unit · Glamping

A vintage Airstream caravan in its own little meadow in the Herefordshire countryside

5. Pwllyn Farm Camping

100%

(219)

100km from Barnstaple · 19 units · Tents, Motorhomes

A wild-feeling, adult-only campsite in the Brecon Beacons National Park, with impressive views of Pen y Fan

6. Glamping Pods Wales

100%

(29)

97km from Barnstaple · 2 units · Glamping

Cosy modern glamping pods with private hot tubs, located in the Brecon Beacons National Park

7. Secret Spot Camping Saunton

99%

(140)

9.7km from Barnstaple · 12 units · Tents

Finding this exclusive Devon spot is like making it on to the best VIP guest list in town

8. Coastal Glamping @Hillcroft Escapes

93%

(23)

115km from Barnstaple · 5 units · Glamping

A romantic shepherd's hut getaway for two on the Pembrokeshire coast within walking distance of Newgale Beach

9. Parke Farm Camping

98%

(124)

89km from Barnstaple · 67 units · Tents, Motorhomes

Idyllic farm campsite with campfires in south Pembrokeshire, 10 minutes' drive from several top beaches

10. Willow Valley Holiday Park

100%

(16)

42km from Barnstaple · 31 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!

11. Digeddi Wildlife Camping

97%

(129)

125km from Barnstaple · 14 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping

Riverside camping and glamping with canoes for hire

12. Deer Barn Retreats

94%

(33)

49km from Barnstaple · 3 units · Glamping

Dog-friendly glamping on the Somerset-Devon border

13. Cornish Tipi Holidays & Camping

97%

(147)

75km from Barnstaple · 168 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.

14. The Enchanted Wilderness

93%

(43)

67km from Barnstaple · 6 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping

Simple riverside camping pitches in the Tamar Valley on the edge of Dartmoor

15. Pentwyn Dingle and Lodge Field Camp

97%

(55)

122km from Barnstaple · 30 units · Tents, Motorhomes

Almost wild camping with good views, near the River Wye and Brecon Beacons

16. Penylan Cider Farm

96%

(24)

125km from Barnstaple · 3 units · Motorhomes, Glamping

Pitches and tiny home glamping on a cider farm in Herefordshire

17. Kingsmead Camping

99%

(96)

63km from Barnstaple · 36 units · Tents, Motorhomes

A range of pitches, from grassy open spaces to off-grid woodland clearings, topped off by two well-stocked fishing lakes

18. Sunny Corner Campsite

98%

(115)

117km from Barnstaple · 10 units · Tents, Motorhomes

Back-to-basics camping with views of the sea in walking distance of St Agnes

19. Pytingwyn Woods

97%

(137)

109km from Barnstaple · 8 units · Tents, Motorhomes

Almost-wild camping on the banks of the River Honddu, edging the Brecon Beacons

20. Brynhaul Clover Field Camping and Shepherds Huts

100%

(39)

106km from Barnstaple · 15 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping

A rural idyll in the Preseli Hills with shepherd’s huts and spacious camping pitches, each with a private toilet

Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community

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Paul

December 2025

Tent

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Pytingwyn Woods

This campsite is fantastic. We attend once a year in November. It has a somewhere to park, compost toilet and the great outdoors. The owner is a perfect gentleman. Always helpful, happy and accommodating. We will be back next year. Thank you!

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Paul

November 2025

4 m Class B

Weekend Trip to Pytingwyn Woods

I only stayed two night on my own but will definitely come back.

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Chris

November 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Pytingwyn Woods

Lovely little basic campsite, nice and close to Brecon town. Will definitely be staying here again in the near future

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Julie

November 2025

With pets

1 night at Marilyn Meadows- Vintage Airstream.

Wish we had longer! We loved the cosy and comfortable airstream caravan. We hope to visit again one day.

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Yasmin

November 2025

Weekend Trip to Celtic Woodland Holidays

This was our second time staying here, and it was even more special than the first time. Every second is something to cherish. Hosts are lovely, warm and very welcoming. Facilities are outstanding, with communal kitchen and games rooms with had a pool table, air hockey and the means to play table tennis. The pod was warm, comfortable and homely. We cannot wait to stay again. Perfect getaway.

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Callum

November 2025

Weekend Trip to Celtic Woodland Holidays

Ty Coden was beautiful. It was a sweet get away and cosey for a weekend. I would recomend a stay here.

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James

October 2025

5 m Class B

Weekend Trip to Pytingwyn Woods

A really beautiful little spot for the night. Lots of places to pitch and the river flowing through provides a really nice backdrop.

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April

October 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Sweet Hill Farm

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

Weekend Trip to Sweet Hill Farm

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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Paul

October 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Pytingwyn Woods

We had a great time during our stay at the site. We chose to camp by the small river that runs through the property and it was beautiful, almost like in the wild. Highly recommend!

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Jonpaul

October 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Pytingwyn Woods

I was really impressed with the location and secondly the peace and quiet at the time of my camp. With the lovely sound of the river nearby it was an excellent stay. A great find.

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Niome

September 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Celtic Woodland Holidays

we went camping in nic and leighs site and it was beautiful, we was the only ones on the camping site but either way it was peiceful and amazing facilites including the comunal fiepit. my kids and my dog loved the area and rubnibg through the trees. the toilets,showers ,game room, the park and the kitchen, was amazing. will 100% be comming again and recommending to others. amazing place to be

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Kevin

September 2025

Tent

With pets

4 nights at Sunny Corner Campsite

Really clean tidy pitch toilets were immaculate. The owner was driving a truck and offered my 3 year son a ride . So friendly. Great location lovely walk down to the beach plenty to see and do .

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Aron

September 2025

Tent

3 nights at Digeddi Wildlife Camping

Loved my stay! The pitches were well kept, the river was such a beautiful view to wake up too and not too far a drive to the places I wanted to visit! Highly reccomend this site.

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Mark

September 2025

Tent

1 night at Sweet Hill Farm

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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James

September 2025

Tent

3 nights at Pwllyn Farm Camping

Despite the weather we had a great few nights here. The facilities are clean and modern and the barn provided everything we could need, including some much needed shelter during the high winds and rain we experienced. Great campsite with plenty of space.

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Dominic

September 2025

Tent

2 nights at Pwllyn Farm Camping

Great campsite, friendly staff, very quiet and good facilities.

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Shemek

September 2025

Tent

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Sunny Corner Campsite

10/10 experience, this campsite is in a perfect spot so it’s near very cool sights to see. This campsite offers great facilities and clean showers. I would recommend this place for anyone going near St Agnes.

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Dominic

September 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Sweet Hill Farm

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

2 nights at Sweet Hill Farm

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.

Happy farmer sitting in a truck in a grassy field

As such, the lively town on the banks of the River Taw is a focal point for many a camping holiday in North Devon, providing ample amenities for all the campsites in the surrounding countryside. There are plenty to choose from, too, although, as always, only the best make it into our Hipcamp collection.