Best Ilfracombe campsites for surfing

Looking to go camping near Ilfracombe, England and indulge in some surfing? Look no further than Hipcamp! With over 2800 options near Ilfracombe, England, you'll find the perfect campsite to catch some waves. And with an average price per night of just £21 and options as low as £10, it's affordable too. Check out top campsites like Sweet Hill Farm (66 reviews), Celtic Camping and Bunkhouses (58 reviews), and South Dean Camping (40 reviews). Enjoy popular facilities like potable water, showers, and cooking equipment, and try out other fun activities like horseback riding, climbing, and swimming. Start planning your surfing adventure today!

96% (772) • 640 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Ilfracombe

Cheglinch Farm Glamping

1. Cheglinch Farm Glamping

100%

(26)

2.9km from Ilfracombe · 3 units

Small-scale, eco-friendly glamping on a working Devon farm, and the West Country coast nearby

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£115

/ night

Cheglinch Camping (Wild Camping)

2. Cheglinch Camping (Wild Camping)

100%

(20)

3.2km from Ilfracombe · 27 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping

Unspoiled countryside camping on the outskirts of a working Devon farm, offering far-reaching views and a relaxed atmosphere

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£16

/ night

Poole Farm

3. Poole Farm

100%

(17)

4.1km from Ilfracombe · 2 units

Pods on a farm overlooking Woolacombe Bay in Devon

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£89

/ night

Under the Milky Way

4. Under the Milky Way

100%

(20)

7.4km from Ilfracombe · 4 units

A charming glamping getaway on the North Devon Heritage Coast near some of the finest beaches in the south-west.

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£127

/ night

Fairlinch Camping

5. Fairlinch Camping

96%

(74)

9.8km from Ilfracombe · 20 units · Tents, Motorhomes

Keep your eyes on the sky; buzzards, kestrels, peregrine, falcons and barn owls are all common visitors

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£14

/ night

Secret Spot Camping Saunton

6. Secret Spot Camping Saunton

99%

(140)

10km from Ilfracombe · 12 units · Tents, Motorhomes

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

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£20

/ night

Porte Meadows

7. Porte Meadows

90%

(10)

12km from Ilfracombe · 15 units · Tents, Motorhomes

Set on a contractor farm is Porte Meadows. Just on the edge of Exmoor National Park, 10 miles from Woolacombe beach and 12 miles to the busy town of Barnstaple. We are back to basics off grid but with proper toilets and showers, filtered drinking water and waste points. Caravans, campers and tents welcome and there is a pub within walking distance ( just across the road). Easy to find, no narrow lanes. Storage available.

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£18

/ night

South Dean Camping

8. South Dean Camping

98%

(307)

13km from Ilfracombe · 70 units · Tents, Motorhomes

Clifftop camping with epic sea views, right next to Exmoor National Park.

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£35

/ night

Westland Farm

9. Westland Farm

100%

(140)

15km from Ilfracombe · 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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£13

/ night

Livit, Glamping by the coast

10. Livit, Glamping by the coast

98%

(48)

23km from Ilfracombe · 9 units

Adventure-filled glamping with sea views to savour

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£55

/ night

Milkmaid Meadow Campsite

11. Milkmaid Meadow Campsite

100%

(18)

23km from Ilfracombe · 30 units · Tents, Motorhomes

An open, green, back-to-basics space with homely local produce for sale

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£9

/ night

Camp Couture

12. Camp Couture

100%

(17)

29km from Ilfracombe · 4 units · Tents, Glamping

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

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from

£35

/ night

Koa Tree Camp

13. Koa Tree Camp

100%

(12)

38km from Ilfracombe · 9 units

Relaxed, eco-friendly glamping in geodomes and cabins among the wildflowers of the North Devon coast

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£130

/ night

Yurt in the Orchard

14. Yurt in the Orchard

100%

(31)

41km from Ilfracombe · 1 unit

A private, dog-friendly yurt with a hot tub overlooking a North Devon cider orchard

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£125

/ night

Ivy Cottage Caravan Park

15. Ivy Cottage Caravan Park

94%

(16)

42km from Ilfracombe · 8 units

A secluded, peaceful location on the Gower Peninsula The perfect campsite base to explore Gower or simply unwind, far from the crowds in the heart of Britain’s First Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, nestled between Oxwich and the world famous Three Cliffs Bay.. Within a short drive you can access many other activities including surfing, paddle boarding, archery, falconry bird centre, Cefn Bryn is a walk up the hill, the views are breathtaking .... You can walk over to The King Arthur for a spot of lunch or supper.... The choices are endless .... NEW FOR 2024 - Modern heated shower block with toilet facilities.

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from

£37

/ night

East Thorne Glamping

16. East Thorne Glamping

100%

(10)

43km from Ilfracombe · 6 units

Stress-free family glamping in roundhouse cabins with hot tubs, just a 10-minute drive from the stunning, wild coastline at Bude

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£275

/ night

South Hoggs Hideaway

17. South Hoggs Hideaway

100%

(17)

44km from Ilfracombe · 9 units · Tents, Motorhomes

We moved here in 2021 to start a camping site. It has been our dream for a long time to give people a great experience and enjoy the wonderful part of the UK that we live in. Come and make some memories. We have 27 acres, the campsite is approx 5 acres with well spaced pitches. and includes access to the wooded area and lake also. We have 2 fields that we have separated for children and dogs to play. There is a stunning lake where you can watch ducks, birds and geese. The wooded area is brimming with wildlife and wild flowers, deer are often running by in the woods. This area is a like a world away, an idyllic escape.

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£25

/ night

Willow Valley Holiday Park

18. Willow Valley Holiday Park

100%

(16)

47km from Ilfracombe · 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!

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Electrical hookup

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£29

/ night

Hideaway Camping

19. Hideaway Camping

98%

(43)

51km from Ilfracombe · 17 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping

Carefree camping and glamping in Devon with a nature-friendly setting and imaginative owners

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£13

/ night

Cerenety Eco Campsite

20. Cerenety Eco Campsite

93%

(21)

51km from Ilfracombe · 5 units · Tents, Motorhomes

94%

(16)

42km from Ilfracombe · 8 units

A secluded, peaceful location on the Gower Peninsula The perfect campsite base to explore Gower or simply unwind, far from the crowds in the heart of Britain’s First Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, nestled between Oxwich and the world famous Three Cliffs Bay.. Within a short drive you can access many other activities including surfing, paddle boarding, archery, falconry bird centre, Cefn Bryn is a walk up the hill, the views are breathtaking .... You can walk over to The King Arthur for a spot of lunch or supper.... The choices are endless .... NEW FOR 2024 - Modern heated shower block with toilet facilities.

Electrical hookup

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from

£37

/ night

East Thorne Glamping

16. East Thorne Glamping

100%

(10)

43km from Ilfracombe · 6 units

Stress-free family glamping in roundhouse cabins with hot tubs, just a 10-minute drive from the stunning, wild coastline at Bude

Pets

Showers

Campfires

from

£275

/ night

South Hoggs Hideaway

17. South Hoggs Hideaway

100%

(17)

44km from Ilfracombe · 9 units · Tents, Motorhomes

We moved here in 2021 to start a camping site. It has been our dream for a long time to give people a great experience and enjoy the wonderful part of the UK that we live in. Come and make some memories. We have 27 acres, the campsite is approx 5 acres with well spaced pitches. and includes access to the wooded area and lake also. We have 2 fields that we have separated for children and dogs to play. There is a stunning lake where you can watch ducks, birds and geese. The wooded area is brimming with wildlife and wild flowers, deer are often running by in the woods. This area is a like a world away, an idyllic escape.

Pets

Campfires

Showers

from

£25

/ night

Willow Valley Holiday Park

18. Willow Valley Holiday Park

100%

(16)

47km from Ilfracombe · 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!

Pets

Electrical hookup

Campfires

from

£29

/ night

Hideaway Camping

19. Hideaway Camping

98%

(43)

51km from Ilfracombe · 17 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping

Carefree camping and glamping in Devon with a nature-friendly setting and imaginative owners

Campfires

Showers

Potable water

from

£13

/ night

Cerenety Eco Campsite

20. Cerenety Eco Campsite

93%

(21)

51km from Ilfracombe · 5 units · Tents, Motorhomes

Back-to-basics camping on the edge of Bude

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£22

/ night

Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community

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James

October 2025

5 m Class B

2 nights at Ivy Cottage Caravan Park

Great location for great walks and to explore the Gower. The King Arthur nearby has great food. Facilities were excellent, clean with hot showers. Everything you need.

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Lis

October 2025

3 m Class B

1 night at Ivy Cottage Caravan Park

Lovely rural sight with lots of choice of pitches. Although you have to choose before you go so you may not realize how close to the toilets you'll be or whether you are in an exposed spot. We got a strong wind up the top, but it was October. There are great views from the top field. The toilets and shower facilities are very good and spotless. There is a beautiful ( but not easy) walk down through the woods to the sandy burroughs and beach, which was difficult for us with some physical disabilities. You could not get a wheel chair down there. Great place for people who love walking, nature and rare plants. Great for families.

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Niome

October 2025

With kids

Weekend Trip to Westland Farm

brilliant place to stay, very relaxed there but if you need anything they was there. me and my partner stayed here with our 2 daughters and our dog and it was 100% one of the best places we have been to, great veiws, great facilities. all in all will 100% be staying again and maybe try the other cabins.

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Vicki

September 2025

With kids

Weekend Trip to Yurt in the Orchard

The yurt in the orchard is a lovely, peaceful place to stay. Chris was welcoming and the cream teas were an absolute treat. We had a great time as a family of 4 and our boys loved the hot tub! We would love to return one day. 😀

Katie

September 2025

With pets

Weekend Trip to Yurt in the Orchard

Very private, lovely place so quiet, facilities were great, Chris was amazing and went ab9ve and beyond for us. Even put gazebo up over the seating area as on arrival it was raining hard. Yurt was amazing bed was really comfortable. Hot tub was an added bonus and the Bluetooth speaker was a nice touch. our dogs absolutely love the grounds. Would highly recommend. And I think we will be back again one day.

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Polly

September 2025

6 m Class B

2 nights at Ivy Cottage Caravan Park

Secret gem, good facility, quiet and great location. I actually dont want to write to much as perfect and want to keep it quiet.

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Joanne

September 2025

3 m Class B

Weekend Trip to Ivy Cottage Caravan Park

Beautiful views. Nice and quiet. Close to the beach. Great shower

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Myrtle

September 2025

Tent

1 night at Milkmaid Meadow Campsite

It's a peaceful, quiet site, and we were treated to an evening of watching swallows followed by an incredible moon rise. We wouldn't hesitate to come back.

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Hannah

September 2025

5 m car

With kids

Weekend Trip to Porte Meadows

A lovely last minute find. The location is good and the facilities great, we will be back 😊

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Lucy

August 2025

5 m Class B

Weekend Trip to Cerenety Eco Campsite

The site was exactly as described! Really quiet and calming. Our only note would be to make sure if your van is bigger than a short wheel base is make sure you are a relatively confident driver as the roads to get to the site are narrow single track and quite tight. But overall we would be happy to stay again.

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Peter

August 2025

Tent

3 nights at Secret Spot Camping Saunton

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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Jess

August 2025

With kids

2 nights at Livit, Glamping by the coast

Amazing quiet spot (except for some noisy sheep!), plenty of space per pitch & lovely sea views. excellent shower and toilet facilities a very short walk away. Picnic bench and fire pit and wood provided. The tent itself was amazing - looked brand new, on a raised deck which kept it dry and clean & chairs to sit and watch the sun rise with a cuppa, comfy warm beds, rugs, blankets, hot water bottles all provided. Cute little “kitchen” hut with a gas hob and kettle and pans and crockery and cool box - everything we needed for a short break was thought of and provided. Great communication with the hosts beforehand as well. Would highly recommend and love to return if we’re in the area again.

Enjoying the lush green surroundings of the camp area on the provided hammock

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Josh

August 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Camp Couture

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

Weekend Trip to South Dean Camping

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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David

August 2025

Tent

4 nights at Secret Spot Camping Saunton

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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Matt

August 2025

5 m Class B

With pets

1 night at Ivy Cottage Caravan Park

Lovely campsite with modern and clean facilities. Wonderful location with a short walk to a gorgeous beach.

Ambient lighting bathing the pod with a warm glow in the evening

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Vaibhav

August 2025

4 nights at Poole Farm

The pod is located in a private farm and felt like a little escape from the rest of the world. The view of Woolacombe bay from the pod is stunning and if you're lucky with the weather, the sunset view is incredible too. The pod is well equipped and spacious enough for 2 adults and an infant (we were able to fit a travel cot inside too!). Would highly recommend this to anyone travelling to the area!

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Josh

August 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to South Dean Camping

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

4 nights at South Dean Camping

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.