Campsites for hikers near Castle Cary

96% (1.7K) • 2,652 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Castle Cary

Paddington Farm

1. Paddington Farm

93%

(29)

15km from Castle Cary · 20 units · Tents, Motorhomes

A simple campsite at the foot of Glastonbury Tor

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£24

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Wookey Farm

2. Wookey Farm

98%

(181)

19km from Castle Cary · 44 units · Tents, Motorhomes

Eco-friendly, campfire-friendly, family-friendly camping on the farm – plus Somerset's famous Wookey Hole caves on the doorstep

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£16

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Camping in Nature at Vallis Veg

3. Camping in Nature at Vallis Veg

99%

(148)

20km from Castle Cary · 14 units

Back-to-basics, natural camping with campfires encouraged and easy walks to the local attractions in Frome

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£20

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Private Yurt Retreat Rewilded Land

4. Private Yurt Retreat Rewilded Land

97%

(19)

21km from Castle Cary · 1 unit

Year-round yurt stays in a private meadow on the Somerset Levels

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£81

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Holyrood Farm Campsite

5. Holyrood Farm Campsite

97%

(33)

24km from Castle Cary · 50 units · Tents, Motorhomes

Wild camping half a mile from Shaftesbury Spectacular views over the Blackmore Vale Campfires allowed As is the setting: small and secluded Holyrood Farm Campsite is in Dorset countryside overlooking the Blackmore Vale, within easy walking distance of the pubs and shops of Shaftesbury. It's close to several good footpaths for walking too. 10 minute walk to the famous Gold Hill.

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£25

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Bridgewood Camping - Woodland camps

6. Bridgewood Camping - Woodland camps

97%

(33)

25km from Castle Cary · 4 units · Tents, Glamping

Nearly wild woodland camping in Dorset

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£30

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Haddon Copse Farm

7. Haddon Copse Farm

99%

(49)

25km from Castle Cary · 8 units · Tents, Glamping

Simple camping and glamping in an unspoilt location with glorious views of the Dorset Downs

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£14

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Loves Hill Camping

8. Loves Hill Camping

98%

(33)

26km from Castle Cary · 49 units · Tents, Motorhomes

A tents-only, dog-friendly site with campfires allowed in Somerset.

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£12

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Romantic Country Glamping

9. Romantic Country Glamping

92%

(12)

30km from Castle Cary · 2 units

A pair of self-contained glamping getaways in Wiltshire

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£110

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Benville Manor Camping

10. Benville Manor Camping

98%

(24)

30km from Castle Cary · 15 units · Tents, Motorhomes

We set up our campsite to be a unique place where guests could be as close to nature as possible, while retaining some of the basic comforts of home. Think wildflower meadow with hot showers! We've gone for ultimate peace and tranquility, with a very limited number of pitches mown into the wildflowers with lots of space between. Our remote site is far from roads or light pollution, making for serene starry nights around the firepit. The camping meadow is bordered by woodlands, a small nature reserve, and the gardens of a stunning Tudor manor house, all of which you're free to explore. Nestled in a remote and picturesque corner of West Dorset, the campsite is within easy reach of some of the South West's most stunning spots, from world-famous fossil beaches to neolithic hill-forts.

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£13

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Gurt Yurts

11. Gurt Yurts

100%

(23)

33km from Castle Cary · 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. The Yurt is big and sleeps up to four very comfortably. It has its own stove and outside is a washroom just for you with hot shower , toilet and sinks. Your own meadow allows you to just relax and be. Up on the campfield you can bring your own tent or hire a Belle tent from us with all the fittings to camp contentedly. Our new Wash House has hot showers, flushing toilets and basins. You can light a fire and cook up a BBQ or maybe just watch the world go by. 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.

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£12

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Wytch Wood Camping

12. Wytch Wood Camping

99%

(86)

34km from Castle Cary · 3 units · Tents, Motorhomes

A small, quiet, eco-friendly campsite on a working sheep farm

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£16

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Mendip Basecamp

13. Mendip Basecamp

95%

(43)

34km from Castle Cary · 40 units · Tents, Motorhomes

Family-run, adventure-packed basecamp in the Mendip Hills, half an hour from Bristol

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£12

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Jordans Estate Glamping

14. Jordans Estate Glamping

100%

(41)

35km from Castle Cary · 3 units

Two shepherds huts and a pair of pods set on a West Somerset estate close to the Somerset Levels and in sight of the Blackdown Hills

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£100

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Marshwood Farm Camping

15. Marshwood Farm Camping

100%

(53)

36km from Castle Cary · 15 units · Tents, Glamping

Quiet, family-friendly camping and glamping on a farm in rolling Wiltshire countryside

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£12

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Charisworth Farm

16. Charisworth Farm

97%

(99)

38km from Castle Cary · 12 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping

A spacious campsite in a traditional parkland setting, with campfires allowed and farm animals to meet

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£24

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Walnut Farm Glamping

17. Walnut Farm Glamping

97%

(39)

38km from Castle Cary · 7 units

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

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£116

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Cider Farm Orchard Campsite

18. Cider Farm Orchard Campsite

98%

(121)

39km from Castle Cary · 14 units

Adult-only camping amid the apple blossom of an award-winning cider orchard

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£16

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Hardyes Countryside Camping

19. Hardyes Countryside Camping

98%

(43)

40km from Castle Cary · 35 units · Tents, Motorhomes

Camping in a Dorset field between Dorchester and the Jurassic coast.

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£25

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Southover Wood and Camping

20. Southover Wood and Camping

95%

(100)

99%

(148)

20km from Castle Cary · 14 units

Back-to-basics, natural camping with campfires encouraged and easy walks to the local attractions in Frome

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£20

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Private Yurt Retreat Rewilded Land

4. Private Yurt Retreat Rewilded Land

97%

(19)

21km from Castle Cary · 1 unit

Year-round yurt stays in a private meadow on the Somerset Levels

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£81

/ night

Holyrood Farm Campsite

98%

(24)

30km from Castle Cary · 15 units · Tents, Motorhomes

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£13

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Gurt Yurts

95%

(100)

42km from Castle Cary · 15 units · Tents, Glamping

Nearly wild camping in a vast Dorset woodland

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£12

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Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community

Sarah

January 2026

3 nights at Romantic Country Glamping

Absolute perfection! Everything anyone could need and fantastic hosts. Warm and snug even during freezing temperatures. Cannot wait to return.

Sam

September 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Cider Farm Orchard Campsite

The most peaceful and beautiful stay with amazing amenities and cider! The location is incredible, but the merit really goes to the owners and their family who made my partner and I feel so incredibly welcomed during our star We cannot recommend to stay here enough and know we will definitely be visiting when the camping season starts :)

Chazza

September 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Cider Farm Orchard Campsite

Thank you for another wonderful weekend. A peaceful time spent camping in amongst the apple trees with delicious cider available in the cosy tasting room. Board games to play, Apple cake to munch and clean toilets and showers with plenty of hot water. Lovely family running the show as well. Perfect.

Lewis

September 2025

Tent

2 nights at Marshwood Farm Camping

The campsite/farm is beautiful, peaceful. We even asked Catherine to stay longer. Excellent facilities and a wonderful experience Would recommend to all my friends and family

david

September 2025

5 m Class B

2 nights at Wookey Farm

I found Qookey Farm Campsite by accident but liked the sound of not, being close to Wells and Glastonbury. It's quite a find. Each pitch is spacious, with its own power source and refuse collection point. Toilets are close by - the only downside? No shower facility. I'd recommend it to anyone..

Dave

September 2025

Tent

5 nights at Haddon Copse Farm

Loved staying here for 5 nights. The views are amazing, the limited pitches mean that everyone has private space and you don’t feel on top of each other. The bathrooms and washing facilities are great and the sun heated water was always perfect temperature. Something to make it feel even more private would be to really encourage meadow flowers or longer grass between the pitches to allow the private paths to each tent to feel extra special and allow for the space to feel even more private and hidden from the other tents. A hidden gem!

With different options for camping on site, there were plenty of choices for a stay at Haddon Copse.

Felix

August 2025

Tent

5 nights at Haddon Copse Farm

Lovely small campsite with a very generous flat pitch for our tent. We had a wonderful stay with lovely walks along the stour and close to Sherborne and Shaftesbury which are picturesque little towns. Amenities were good with hot showers and washing up area. We did not take advantage of the organic food available to buy, but a very nice touch. Would definitely return for another stay.

Sam

August 2025

Tent

2 nights at Cider Farm Orchard Campsite

The cider farm is incredibly beautiful and peaceful! If you are looking for a quiet and serene retreat this is the place to go :) The cider itself is so good and would highly recommend ‘hunny bubble’

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.

Damian

August 2025

Tent

With kids

2 nights at Paddington Farm

This was good trip. The campsite is large and open so you can pick any spot you like. There is a place for a campfire in the middle of the field with some seats. There is drinking water on site and the toilets are very decent with toilet paper and soap provided. There is a shop where u can get wood, vegies, cold drinks and other bits (soft drinks only) The staff running the site are very friendly. There is showers on site with hot water and fairly good pressure. There is lots of green fields and a few local attractions. We did the Glastonbury Tor. I recommend doing it in the evening when the sun goes down. Be careful tho, it's quite steep so wear good shoes. On the farm itself you can see rabbits, lamas and goats. If you walk up the hill a bit you might see larga large herd of bulls who turned out to be very friendly (if you feed them some grass, but be careful, it's a bull). We were also lucky to see army planes and helicopters doing a very low fly by above the camping site. Very impressive. Overall we had a good time and it was a cheap little holiday.

The landscape around the campsite was really beautiful, which made for a great place to sit and enjoy the scenery or as a base to explore the surrounding countryside.

Duncan

August 2025

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Weekend Trip to Holyrood Farm Campsite

Fantastic views over the valley. Clean toilet and showers. It was lovely and quiet and we could fully relax and unwind. A short walk into Shaftesbury where there are plenty of pubs and places to eat. We had a great time and will be back.

Ieva

August 2025

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With kids

1 night at Holyrood Farm Campsite

Both me and my son absolutely loved our mini getaway, the campsite is such a hidden gem. You can travel by foot in the nearby area if you follow the public footpath as you leave the campsite, plenty of cafes, pubs and shops which is great! Also fire pits and wood available which is always a bonus, highly recommend this campsite to everyone and will be returning 😊 Jason was super helpful upon arrival too. Thanks for having us!

Steven

August 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Bridgewood Camping - Woodland camps

Beautiful site and wonderful hosts. Such a relaxing place to stay with pitches nicely far apart. Very private and peaceful. Thank you!

Hubert

August 2025

With kids

Weekend Trip to Charisworth Farm

I had the most amazing camping experience here after not camping for 10 years, and it couldn’t have been better! 🏕️ The view is absolutely stunning, and the bell tent was a great size – clean, comfortable, and really cosy. The toilets and showers are quite basic, but honestly perfect for this kind of stay. The host was super helpful with excellent communication throughout, which made everything easy and stress-free. I especially loved the firepit, and wood was available, which made the evenings extra special. 🔥✨ Overall, this place exceeded my expectations and gave me the perfect return to camping. Highly recommended!

Carree

August 2025

5 m Class B

With kids

2 nights at Paddington Farm

Paddington farm is amazing, such a beautiful place with a great ethos and purpose, met some truly lovely people, facilities were brilliant, will be returning ❤️

Helen

August 2025

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With pets

3 nights at Bridgewood Camping - Woodland camps

Lovely peaceful woodland camping among nature. Personal touches dotted around the campsite were great, and fab local instructions to the pub and nearby walks where we spotted a trio of deer hopping through the fields!

Paul

August 2025

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With kids

3 nights at Southover Wood and Camping

Simple, low impact camping in quiet woods. Spacious enough for our 4 person tent, plenty of shelter, safe for open fire during this really dry weather. We were left alone by the site team. Beautiful area with good access to beaches, interesting settlements and good river for swimming.

Georgia

August 2025

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Weekend Trip to Holyrood Farm Campsite

Loved this site! Stunning views, park and pitch wherever you like, very friendly and helpful host. A great getaway in nature.

Jeremy

August 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Camping in Nature at Vallis Veg

We had a lovely stay at Cordelia's place - it was great. Simple facilities but that's all we wanted. Nice quiet and private pitches, easy instructions - all good.

Daniel

August 2025

4 m Class B

With pets

Weekend Trip to Wookey Farm

Lovely flat field and just about quite enough at bedtime, only downside for me was almost all dogs apart from mine were not tied up and wondering. My kids particularly enjoyed the stream .