Campsites with campfires near Plymouth

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Devon’s largest city boasts a prime location at the meeting point of three rivers and the English Channel—so there are plenty of ways to get on the water. During your next Plymouth camping trip, float along the River Plym on a stand-up paddleboard, kayak around Plymouth Sound, ride the Cremyll Ferry across to Cornwall, or try your luck fishing for mackerel along the coast. Further out are the harbourside Cornish villages, the beaches in the South Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the riversides of the Tamar Valley, and the wild expanses of Dartmoor, all perfect for campers looking for outdoor exploring. For the ultimate outdoor challenge, Plymouth lies along the epic 630-mile-long South West Coast Path.

Plymouth is set around Europe’s largest natural harbour, meaning seaside attractions are major here. Urban campers will find something to suit all tastes, whether visiting Plymouth Hoe to climb Smeaton’s Tower, going for a swim at the Art Deco Tinside Lido, stopping in at the National Marine Aquarium, or dining alfresco along the Barbican Harbour.

Even outside the city, there’s still plenty to see and do during a camping holiday in Plymouth or South Devon. Head over the county border to visit the Cornish seaside resort of Looe, or go east along the coast to Wembury for beaches and rockpooling within the South Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The peaceful Tamar Valley starts on the outskirts of the city, offering miles of riverside walking, cycling, and countryside exploration with Dartmoor National Park’s wilder beauty just beyond.

96% (1K) 962 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Plymouth

Primrose Fields Campsite

1. Primrose Fields Campsite

97%
(204)
140km from Plymouth · 15 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Back-to-basics camping in a Dorset hay meadow
Pets
Showers
Potable water
from 
£12
 / night
Sweet Hill Farm

2. Sweet Hill Farm

94%
(296)
119km from Plymouth · 10 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Simple, almost-wild, seaside camping on the Isle of Portland
Pets
Showers
Potable water
from 
£12
 / night
Cadgwith Wild Camping

3. Cadgwith Wild Camping

99%
(244)
89km from Plymouth · 21 units · Tents, Motorhomes
A dog-friendly campsite on a farm in Cornwall where every pitch offers a sea view
Pets
Showers
Potable water
from 
£22
 / night
Fat Apples Cafe and Wild Camping

4. Fat Apples Cafe and Wild Camping

77km from Plymouth · 4 units · Tents
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
Pets
Showers
Potable water
from 
£15
 / night
Coverack Camping & Glamping

5. Coverack Camping & Glamping

99%
(200)
81km from Plymouth · 162 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Traditional family camping near Coverack, with the promise of coast, countryside and Cornish ice cream
Pets
Electrical hookup
Showers
from 
£12
 / night
Kingsmead Camping

6. Kingsmead Camping

99%
(96)
91km from Plymouth · 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
Pets
Electrical hookup
Showers
from 
£24
 / night
Meldon Lake and Woods Wild Camping

7. Meldon Lake and Woods Wild Camping

98%
(211)
36km from Plymouth · 5 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Seriously simple but beautiful wild camping beside a lake on Dartmoor
Pets
from 
£20
 / night
Little Eden Riverside Campsite

8. Little Eden Riverside Campsite

98%
(60)
125km from Plymouth · 27 units · Tents, Motorhomes
A very warm welcome to our guests at Little Eden, a restful and relaxing, riverside campsite for tents and campervans with grass pitches. We’re in a great spot if you love fishing, kayaking, gorge walking, cycling, seasides, fossil hunting, wild swimming, fell running, bird watching, archaeology or even Viking history! We are 9 miles from the mystical Glastonbury Abbey and Tor and directly on a Sustrans 33 cycle path route. The River Brue runs alongside the campsite with damsel flies fluttering by and kingfishers darting back and forth. We are on the Somerset levels so the sunsets are amazing as well as night time stargazing. We have a private, wooden jetty where you can launch your own paddle board. It’s a perfect get away for campers and nature lovers. Bring your own raised BBQs and logs or buy firewood on site. A family run campsite around 30 miles south of Bristol on the banks of the River Brue, it has a relaxed vibe and we try to keep things simple and straight forward. It’s ideal for doing some day trips nearby, then lighting the BBQ and playing Frisbee (games box you are most welcome to use). Shower and toilet, drinking water, washing-up sink in garden kitchenette. Our big sister site is just 4 miles away, and the café bar at 'Wall Eden Farm' serves fantastic coffee, cake, and family-made Somerset cider. If looking for classic countryside pub meal The Duck at Burtle and The Bird at Westhay are local favourites, be sure to book! Burnham on Sea close by has great fish and chips, a sandy beach, a pier and promenade if you like salty fingers and sandy toes. *DIRECTIONS* Little Eden Adventures is on Goole Maps Postcode takes you within 200 meters of campsite, look for white house with flagpole on stone bridge over river. What3words master.musical.titles. Our grandmother and her 5 sisters grew up milking cattle on the land. It’s steeped in history and archaeology. Bring your fishing rod as there are bream and roach in the River Brue. The site is a dream for cyclists. Electric vehicle charging at Wall Eden Farm with a Farmshop stocked with essential supplies, Moonshine and sweet treats. Sorry no pets as livestock in neighbouring fields. Big Adventures and Little Moments Warmest Wishes, Team Little Eden
Showers
Potable water
from 
£15
 / night
Deer Barn Retreats

9. Deer Barn Retreats

94%
(33)
83km from Plymouth · 3 units · Glamping
Dog-friendly glamping on the Somerset-Devon border
Pets
Showers
Potable water
from 
£81
 / night
Berry's Ground Lane Campsite

10. Berry's Ground Lane Campsite

100%
(18)
93km from Plymouth · 40 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Lovely wild camping pitches on the North Devon coastline. You will be one of a maximum of 6 pitches in a large field on the beautiful North Devon coast with incredible sea views. We can provide a firepit to borrow and you can purchase logs onsite so you can stargaze and chatter around the fire - back to nature! We are based just outside the pretty hamlet of Martinhoe in North Devon, a stone's throw from the SW Coast Path. There is a historic Roman Beacon closeby and plenty of wildlife around, we'd be surprised if you didn't see deer in the neighbouring fields! There is a compost loo and a water point, but no electricity / wifi - delightfully off-grid. Situated on an organic working farm this is the perfect place to escape!
Pets
Potable water
from 
£24
 / night
Willow Valley Holiday Park

11. Willow Valley Holiday Park

100%
(16)
57km from Plymouth · 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
Showers
from 
£29
 / night
Sunny Corner Campsite

12. Sunny Corner Campsite

98%
(115)
77km from Plymouth · 10 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Back-to-basics camping with views of the sea in walking distance of St Agnes
Pets
Showers
Potable water
from 
£35
 / night
Wookey Farm

13. Wookey Farm

98%
(181)
135km from Plymouth · 45 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Eco-friendly, campfire-friendly, family-friendly camping on the farm – plus Somerset's famous Wookey Hole caves on the doorstep
Pets
Electrical hookup
Potable water
from 
£16
 / night
Cornish Tipi Holidays & Camping

14. Cornish Tipi Holidays & Camping

97%
(147)
52km from Plymouth · 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.
Showers
Potable water
from 
£25
 / night
Secret Spot Camping Saunton

15. Secret Spot Camping Saunton

99%
(140)
80km from Plymouth · 12 units · Tents
Finding this exclusive Devon spot is like making it on to the best VIP guest list in town
Pets
Showers
Potable water
from 
£20
 / night
The Enchanted Wilderness

16. The Enchanted Wilderness

93%
(43)
12km from Plymouth · 6 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Simple riverside camping pitches in the Tamar Valley on the edge of Dartmoor
Pets
Showers
Potable water
from 
£28
 / night
Frome Meadow Campsite

17. Frome Meadow Campsite

93%
(167)
134km from Plymouth · 114 units · Tents
A magical riverside retreat near Dorset’s Jurassic Coast
Pets
Showers
Potable water
from 
£14
 / night
Bush Farm Campsite

18. Bush Farm Campsite

99%
(99)
12km from Plymouth · 50 units · Tents, Motorhomes
As close to wild camping as you can get on a rewilded 200-acre farm in Cornwall
Pets
Showers
Potable water
from 
£12
 / night
Pure & Rustic

19. Pure & Rustic

86%
(7)
82km from Plymouth · 6 units · Glamping
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
Wifi
from 
£15
 / night
Bridgewood Camping - Woodland camps

20. Bridgewood Camping - Woodland camps

97%
(33)
127km from Plymouth · 5 units · Tents, Glamping
Nearly wild woodland camping in Dorset
Pets
Showers
Potable water
from 
£30
 / night

Devon’s largest city boasts a prime location at the meeting point of three rivers and the English Channel—so there are plenty of ways to get on the water. During your next Plymouth camping trip, float along the River Plym on a stand-up paddleboard, kayak around Plymouth Sound, ride the Cremyll Ferry across to Cornwall, or try your luck fishing for mackerel along the coast. Further out are the harbourside Cornish villages, the beaches in the South Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the riversides of the Tamar Valley, and the wild expanses of Dartmoor, all perfect for campers looking for outdoor exploring. For the ultimate outdoor challenge, Plymouth lies along the epic 630-mile-long South West Coast Path.

Plymouth is set around Europe’s largest natural harbour, meaning seaside attractions are major here. Urban campers will find something to suit all tastes, whether visiting Plymouth Hoe to climb Smeaton’s Tower, going for a swim at the Art Deco Tinside Lido, stopping in at the National Marine Aquarium, or dining alfresco along the Barbican Harbour.

Even outside the city, there’s still plenty to see and do during a camping holiday in Plymouth or South Devon. Head over the county border to visit the Cornish seaside resort of Looe, or go east along the coast to Wembury for beaches and rockpooling within the South Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The peaceful Tamar Valley starts on the outskirts of the city, offering miles of riverside walking, cycling, and countryside exploration with Dartmoor National Park’s wilder beauty just beyond.

96% (1K) 962 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Plymouth

Primrose Fields Campsite

1. Primrose Fields Campsite

97%
(204)
140km from Plymouth · 15 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Back-to-basics camping in a Dorset hay meadow
Pets
Showers
Potable water
from 
£12
 / night
Sweet Hill Farm

2. Sweet Hill Farm

94%
(296)
119km from Plymouth · 10 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Simple, almost-wild, seaside camping on the Isle of Portland
Pets
Showers
Potable water
from 
£12
 / night
Cadgwith Wild Camping

3. Cadgwith Wild Camping

99%
(244)
89km from Plymouth · 21 units · Tents, Motorhomes
A dog-friendly campsite on a farm in Cornwall where every pitch offers a sea view
Pets
Showers
Potable water
from 
£22
 / night
Fat Apples Cafe and Wild Camping

4. Fat Apples Cafe and Wild Camping

77km from Plymouth · 4 units · Tents
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
Pets
Showers
Potable water
from 
£15
 / night
Coverack Camping & Glamping

5. Coverack Camping & Glamping

99%
(200)
81km from Plymouth · 162 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Traditional family camping near Coverack, with the promise of coast, countryside and Cornish ice cream
Pets
Electrical hookup
Showers
from 
£12
 / night
Kingsmead Camping

6. Kingsmead Camping

99%
(96)
91km from Plymouth · 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
Pets
Electrical hookup
Showers
from 
£24
 / night
Meldon Lake and Woods Wild Camping

7. Meldon Lake and Woods Wild Camping

98%
(211)
36km from Plymouth · 5 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Seriously simple but beautiful wild camping beside a lake on Dartmoor
Pets
from 
£20
 / night
Little Eden Riverside Campsite

8. Little Eden Riverside Campsite

98%
(60)
125km from Plymouth · 27 units · Tents, Motorhomes
A very warm welcome to our guests at Little Eden, a restful and relaxing, riverside campsite for tents and campervans with grass pitches. We’re in a great spot if you love fishing, kayaking, gorge walking, cycling, seasides, fossil hunting, wild swimming, fell running, bird watching, archaeology or even Viking history! We are 9 miles from the mystical Glastonbury Abbey and Tor and directly on a Sustrans 33 cycle path route. The River Brue runs alongside the campsite with damsel flies fluttering by and kingfishers darting back and forth. We are on the Somerset levels so the sunsets are amazing as well as night time stargazing. We have a private, wooden jetty where you can launch your own paddle board. It’s a perfect get away for campers and nature lovers. Bring your own raised BBQs and logs or buy firewood on site. A family run campsite around 30 miles south of Bristol on the banks of the River Brue, it has a relaxed vibe and we try to keep things simple and straight forward. It’s ideal for doing some day trips nearby, then lighting the BBQ and playing Frisbee (games box you are most welcome to use). Shower and toilet, drinking water, washing-up sink in garden kitchenette. Our big sister site is just 4 miles away, and the café bar at 'Wall Eden Farm' serves fantastic coffee, cake, and family-made Somerset cider. If looking for classic countryside pub meal The Duck at Burtle and The Bird at Westhay are local favourites, be sure to book! Burnham on Sea close by has great fish and chips, a sandy beach, a pier and promenade if you like salty fingers and sandy toes. *DIRECTIONS* Little Eden Adventures is on Goole Maps Postcode takes you within 200 meters of campsite, look for white house with flagpole on stone bridge over river. What3words master.musical.titles. Our grandmother and her 5 sisters grew up milking cattle on the land. It’s steeped in history and archaeology. Bring your fishing rod as there are bream and roach in the River Brue. The site is a dream for cyclists. Electric vehicle charging at Wall Eden Farm with a Farmshop stocked with essential supplies, Moonshine and sweet treats. Sorry no pets as livestock in neighbouring fields. Big Adventures and Little Moments Warmest Wishes, Team Little Eden
Showers
Potable water
from 
£15
 / night
Deer Barn Retreats

9. Deer Barn Retreats

94%
(33)
83km from Plymouth · 3 units · Glamping
Dog-friendly glamping on the Somerset-Devon border
Pets
Showers
Potable water
from 
£81
 / night
Berry's Ground Lane Campsite

10. Berry's Ground Lane Campsite

100%
(18)
93km from Plymouth · 40 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Lovely wild camping pitches on the North Devon coastline. You will be one of a maximum of 6 pitches in a large field on the beautiful North Devon coast with incredible sea views. We can provide a firepit to borrow and you can purchase logs onsite so you can stargaze and chatter around the fire - back to nature! We are based just outside the pretty hamlet of Martinhoe in North Devon, a stone's throw from the SW Coast Path. There is a historic Roman Beacon closeby and plenty of wildlife around, we'd be surprised if you didn't see deer in the neighbouring fields! There is a compost loo and a water point, but no electricity / wifi - delightfully off-grid. Situated on an organic working farm this is the perfect place to escape!
Pets
Potable water
from 
£24
 / night
Willow Valley Holiday Park

11. Willow Valley Holiday Park

100%
(16)
57km from Plymouth · 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
Showers
from 
£29
 / night
Sunny Corner Campsite

12. Sunny Corner Campsite

98%
(115)
77km from Plymouth · 10 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Back-to-basics camping with views of the sea in walking distance of St Agnes
Pets
Showers
Potable water
from 
£35
 / night
Wookey Farm

13. Wookey Farm

98%
(181)
135km from Plymouth · 45 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Eco-friendly, campfire-friendly, family-friendly camping on the farm – plus Somerset's famous Wookey Hole caves on the doorstep
Pets
Electrical hookup
Potable water
from 
£16
 / night
Cornish Tipi Holidays & Camping

14. Cornish Tipi Holidays & Camping

97%
(147)
52km from Plymouth · 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.
Showers
Potable water
from 
£25
 / night
Secret Spot Camping Saunton

15. Secret Spot Camping Saunton

99%
(140)
80km from Plymouth · 12 units · Tents
Finding this exclusive Devon spot is like making it on to the best VIP guest list in town
Pets
Showers
Potable water
from 
£20
 / night
The Enchanted Wilderness

16. The Enchanted Wilderness

93%
(43)
12km from Plymouth · 6 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Simple riverside camping pitches in the Tamar Valley on the edge of Dartmoor
Pets
Showers
Potable water
from 
£28
 / night
Frome Meadow Campsite

17. Frome Meadow Campsite

93%
(167)
134km from Plymouth · 114 units · Tents
A magical riverside retreat near Dorset’s Jurassic Coast
Pets
Showers
Potable water
from 
£14
 / night
Bush Farm Campsite

18. Bush Farm Campsite

99%
(99)
12km from Plymouth · 50 units · Tents, Motorhomes
As close to wild camping as you can get on a rewilded 200-acre farm in Cornwall
Pets
Showers
Potable water
from 
£12
 / night
Pure & Rustic

19. Pure & Rustic

86%
(7)
82km from Plymouth · 6 units · Glamping
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
Wifi
from 
£15
 / night
Bridgewood Camping - Woodland camps

20. Bridgewood Camping - Woodland camps

97%
(33)
127km from Plymouth · 5 units · Tents, Glamping
Nearly wild woodland camping in Dorset
Pets
Showers
Potable water
from 
£30
 / night

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Campsites with campfires near Plymouth guide

Where to go

South Devon

Plymouth’s closest beaches are Bovisands and Wembury, where you can swim, surf, or explore the rock pools. Both lie within the South Devon AONB, which stretches more than 60 miles along the coast. Hike along sea cliffs, swim or surf at blue flag beaches, or go coasteering along the Kingsbridge Estuary, then take your pick of country camping grounds.

Cornish Coast

Cross the border into Cornwall, where rugged headlands, estuaries, and historic mining towns lie at the mouth of the Plymouth Sound and the Lynher River. Camp by the seafront along the Rame Peninsula, tour an 18th-century mine, or enjoy wakeboarding and windsurfing at the Hamoaze estuary. Further west, the Cornish Riviera is home to picturesque fishing towns, golden beaches, and the Eden Project.

Dartmoor and the Tamar Valley

The River Tamar snakes its way north from Plymouth into the Tamar Valley AONB, where you can enjoy wildlife cruises and riverside camping. To the east, the misty moorlands and wild heathlands of the Dartmoor National Park are a natural playground for hikers and campers. Explore ancient ruins and waterfalls, ride the South Devon steam railway, then stop at a local pub for a traditional Devonshire cream tea.

When to go

Spring through autumn is the best time for camping, hiking, and boat trips near Plymouth. The city is busiest in July and August, when it’s a good idea to reserve campsites at least a few months in advance. Don’t be put off by a winter visit, though—it can be wet and windy along the coast, but there are plenty of indoor attractions to escape the rain, and many caravan parks stay open year-round.

Know before you go

  • Plymouth has several camping and outdoors stores where you can pick up everything you need for your camping trip. 
  • Plymouth has public transport links to many nearby towns and AONBs, but it is handy to have your own transport, especially if staying at rural campsites.
  • Most campsites require advance booking. Also be sure to check opening dates, as some campsites close in the winter months.
  • Dartmoor National Park is one of the few places in the UK where wild camping is permitted. Tents must be pitched away from roads and attractions, and large group camping is not allowed. Overnight parking is not permitted anywhere within the park.