Best Church Knowle campsites for surfing

If you want to camp near Church Knowle and catch some surf, you’re in luck—there are over 270 spots here geared for wave-chasers. You’ll find pitches close to the Jurassic Coast, where salt spray hangs in the air and boards lean against campervans. Top picks like Sweet Hill Farm (142 reviews), Snelling Farm Campsite (46 reviews), and Bredy Farm (27 reviews) get steady praise from regulars—expect hot showers, campfires you can actually use, and a relaxed vibe for pets. Surfers mix with swimmers and anglers along this stretch. Prices start as low as £11 a night, with an average around £100. Pack your wetsuit, pitch up, and you’ll be in the water before breakfast.

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Top-rated campgrounds near Church Knowle

If you want to camp near Church Knowle and catch some surf, you’re in luck—there are over 270 spots here geared for wave-chasers. You’ll find pitches close to the Jurassic Coast, where salt spray hangs in the air and boards lean against campervans. Top picks like Sweet Hill Farm (142 reviews), Snelling Farm Campsite (46 reviews), and Bredy Farm (27 reviews) get steady praise from regulars—expect hot showers, campfires you can actually use, and a relaxed vibe for pets. Surfers mix with swimmers and anglers along this stretch. Prices start as low as £11 a night, with an average around £100. Pack your wetsuit, pitch up, and you’ll be in the water before breakfast.

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Top-rated campgrounds near Church Knowle

1. Sweet Hill Farm

94%

(296)

28km from Church Knowle · 10 units · Tents, Motorhomes

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

2. Hideaway Camping

98%

(43)

145km from Church Knowle · 17 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping

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

3. South Dean Camping

98%

(307)

146km from Church Knowle · 70 units · Tents, Motorhomes

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

4. Rosebud Ranch

100%

(1)

130km from Church Knowle · 1 unit · Glamping

A single bell tent in the Devon countryside – with alpacas for neighbours

5. Westland Farm

100%

(140)

142km from Church Knowle · 21 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping

Camping and glamping on a working farm, with yurts, huts with hot tubs, and simple, spacious, sociable camping pitches

6. Southwood Park Estate

93%

(7)

88km from Church Knowle · 12 units · Glamping

Southwood park estate is a beautifully manicured and peaceful destination for those who want to get back to nature and still have all of the home comforts that they are used to. We are at the foot of the South Downs, and only 8 minutes drive from Chichester and the Good Wood Estate We are family and pet friendly site. All bookings come with cooked breakfasts for each guest per day as well as a large log / lighters pack for each day!

7. Woodlands Camping

97%

(104)

84km from Church Knowle · 10 units · Tents, Motorhomes

A back-to-basics campsite in the South Downs National Park

8. Pittaford Farm

99%

(67)

119km from Church Knowle · 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

9. The High Nature Centre

92%

(19)

126km from Church Knowle · 14 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

10. Bowhayes Farm - Glamping & Camping

98%

(20)

86km from Church Knowle · 12 units · Tents, Glamping

Nearly-wild camping in a Devon cider orchard, 5 miles from the Jurassic Coast

11. Beryl's Campsite

97%

(38)

120km from Church Knowle · 5 units · Tents, Motorhomes

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

12. The Downs Stables Holidays

100%

(2)

121km from Church Knowle · 2 units · Glamping

Modern glamping pods on a working racing stables in the South Downs

13. Gurt Yurts

100%

(23)

92km from Church Knowle · 9 units · Tents, Glamping

Off the beaten track on top of the Mendips in an area of outstanding natural beauty. A mixture of four acres of wild woodland, orchard and field set on a hillside. Our Yurt is set up in the trees giving you peaceful seclusion and a clear view across the sea to Wales and the mountains of the Brecon Beacons. A huge range of activities are possible or you can lie in the hammock with a good book. We have very friendly dogs and rescue chickens who may come and visit. Wild deer wander past in the early morning mist and the odd buzzard picks an argument with a bunch of crows but nothing much else should disturb you. We moved here after an 18 month search 8 years ago. It was close to everything we wanted and we've spent some time getting a bit closer.

14. Glamping Retreat & Campsite

95%

(10)

65km from Church Knowle · 17 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping

Retro Staycations near Ryde on the Isle of Wight

15. Little Thakeham Farm

97%

(57)

121km from Church Knowle · 15 units · Tents, Motorhomes

Almost wild camping in rural Sussex, with campfires, good footpaths and a pub within 15 minutes' walk

16. Camp Couture

100%

(17)

131km from Church Knowle · 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

17. Bredy Farm

87%

(63)

44km from Church Knowle · 31 units · Tents, Motorhomes

Back-to-basics camping on a Dorset farm with a party vibe at weekends

18. The Old Airfield

85%

(143)

32km from Church Knowle · 114 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping

A New Forest airfield that's been overtaken by nature, less than 10 minutes' drive from the coast

19. Snelling Farm Campsite

99%

(140)

15km from Church Knowle · 70 units · Tents, Motorhomes

An amazingly green, natural feel and care-free atmosphere near the Dorset coast

20. Walnut Farm Glamping

97%

(39)

47km from Church Knowle · 8 units · Glamping

Cosy en-suite yurts with acres of space, campfires, a hot tub and wild swimming on site.

Camper favorites near Church Knowle

Top-rated campgrounds reviewed by the Hipcamp community.

Gurt Yurts

100%

(23)

92km from Church Knowle · 9 units · Tents, Glamping

Off the beaten track on top of the Mendips in an area of outstanding natural beauty. A mixture of four acres of wild woodland, orchard and field set on a hillside. Our Yurt is set up in the trees giving you peaceful seclusion and a clear view across the sea to Wales and the mountains of the Brecon Beacons. A huge range of activities are possible or you can lie in the hammock with a good book. We have very friendly dogs and rescue chickens who may come and visit. Wild deer wander past in the early morning mist and the odd buzzard picks an argument with a bunch of crows but nothing much else should disturb you. We moved here after an 18 month search 8 years ago. It was close to everything we wanted and we've spent some time getting a bit closer.

Glamping Retreat & Campsite

95%

(10)

65km from Church Knowle · 17 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping

Retro Staycations near Ryde on the Isle of Wight

Little Thakeham Farm

97%

(57)

121km from Church Knowle · 15 units · Tents, Motorhomes

Almost wild camping in rural Sussex, with campfires, good footpaths and a pub within 15 minutes' walk

Camp Couture

100%

(17)

131km from Church Knowle · 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

Bredy Farm

87%

(63)

44km from Church Knowle · 31 units · Tents, Motorhomes

Back-to-basics camping on a Dorset farm with a party vibe at weekends

The Old Airfield

85%

(143)

32km from Church Knowle · 114 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping

A New Forest airfield that's been overtaken by nature, less than 10 minutes' drive from the coast

Snelling Farm Campsite

99%

(140)

15km from Church Knowle · 70 units · Tents, Motorhomes

An amazingly green, natural feel and care-free atmosphere near the Dorset coast

Walnut Farm Glamping

97%

(39)

47km from Church Knowle · 8 units · Glamping

Cosy en-suite yurts with acres of space, campfires, a hot tub and wild swimming on site.

Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community

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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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Victoria

October 2025

5 m Class B

Weekend Trip to Woodlands Camping

What an amazing spot in nature! This was an incredible getaway, such a quiet and natural space with birds, surrounded by trees and the very nearby woodlands which are covered in mushrooms, more than we could count! It was so peaceful, we loved the natural space and eco-friendly touches. We definitely want to return again! It was magical!

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Abi

October 2025

5 m car

Weekend Trip to Woodlands Camping

Really great site. Managed really well. Amazing spot in the woods and plenty of space between yourself and other campers. Firepits are provided and you can buy wood for fires if you need. There are some great walks nearby and plenty of stargazing! Would really recommend this site. Had a really wonderful weekend here. (There is a closing time of 7pm which is to be aware of and not being able to enter after that point so just something to be aware if traffic or travelling far after work.) The toilets, eco and flushing, were really good. Didn't use the showers so cant say!

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Katie

October 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Woodlands Camping

We very much enjoyed the peace and quiet of the location. Rustic and basic, very much as advertised.

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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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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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Sally

September 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Woodlands Camping

Quiet, sheltered and peaceful spot. Great location for using as a base to explore North Hampshire villages and walking trails. Was lovely in The Clearing - so much so we stayed on for an extra night! Facilities are rustic/simple (head torch needed to use the toilets day and night!) but they do the job as long as you’re prepared to get back to basics!

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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.

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andrew

August 2025

Tent

With kids

3 nights at Snelling Farm Campsite

A very spacious campsite with well-maintained composting facilities. The scenic drive down to the site is beautiful, and the clear night skies make it perfect for stargazing. Martins and owls were active both day and night, adding to the atmosphere. On some alternate nights, music played nearby from around 10 pm to 4 am. While noticeable, it was at a consistent and tolerable volume, and importantly, it wasn’t accompanied by disruptive behaviour.

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Ade

August 2025

With pets

2 nights at Southwood Park Estate

We enjoyed our stay at The camp surroundings are well maintained, what I noticed is that no annoying flies buzzing around when sitting out and while cooking!. The host and people on site are very helpful and friendly. One night we needed help with lighting a camp fire and they were so quick to respond. The facilities in the camp are a bonus, if the weather is nice you won't get bored. Ladies toilets were okay my kids complained about the men's!!

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Joana

August 2025

With kids

3 nights at Walnut Farm Glamping

Amazing stay with beautiful views. The tent is equipped with everything you need and beds are comfortable. The environment is very calm and pizza night really is a success, not only the pizza's are very nice but you get to know the other people staying - amazing if you have kids as they start playing together. We had an amazing time and would definitely return and recommend the stay.

Carree

August 2025

5 m Class B

With kids

Weekend Trip to Snelling Farm Campsite

Fantastic campsite, heavenly amount of space, great atmosphere and brilliant facilities 😊👍

lauren

August 2025

5 m Class B

Weekend Trip to The Old Airfield

Absolutely loved camping at The Old Airfield. Very friendly staff and helpful. Loads of space to park up and tent so you'll never feel 'on top' of other campers. Lovely vibe, clean showers and toilets. Had a nice bar and pizza trailer on site too to order from every night. Very relaxing and loads of free roaming animals near by! Definitely will be coming back!

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

Stephanie

August 2025

Tent

With kids

3 nights at The Old Airfield

The staff were fab as were the showers, toilets and the sociable communal space serving drinkings and tasty pizzas. The only downside was the noise from the adjacent road.

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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.