Private Caravan Parks Near Cheddar, Somerset

The Somerset village of Cheddar is best known among the culinary crowd for its eponymous cheese, but nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts know it for the spectacular Cheddar Gorge and the Cheddar Caves. Cheddar has a couple of places to camp—a well-equipped caravan park as well as a campsite with cabin accommodation—and its location at the foot of the Mendip Hills AONB affords additional camping options. While campers can enjoy the peace and quiet of this rural area, Cheddar is also conveniently close to the small cities of Bridgwater and Taunton, as well as the larger centres of Bath and Bristol.

You don’t have to use too much imagination to think of the most popular things to do in Cheddar.

Firstly, there’s saying “cheese” at the gorge, and then there’s gorging yourself on cheese! A ticket to visit the Cheddar Gorge tourist attraction includes entrance to a three-mile cliff-top walk around the top of the gorge; the Museum of Prehistory; and Gough’s Cave, where Cheddar Man, the oldest complete skeleton in Britain was discovered. The soaring Cheddar Gorge walls reach 400 feet in places, and the show caves are just a taste of what lies beneath the Mendips, making climbing and caving popular activities here.
In the village of Cheddar, at the lower end of the gorge, the Cheddar Gorge Company shares information about the cheese-making process for Britain’s best-loved cheese.
Walking, cycling, and horse riding are good ways to enjoy the landscape and terrain.
Another show cave and more family-friendly attractions can be found at nearby Wookey Hole.
Further afield, Wells, Glastonbury, Longleat Safari Park, and Bath are all within an hour’s drive and easily visited on days out during a camping holiday in Cheddar.

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Top-rated campgrounds near Cheddar

68 Degrees West

1. 68 Degrees West

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(99)

89km from Cheddar · 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.

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Abbey Home Farm

2. Abbey Home Farm

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77km from Cheddar · 21 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping

Eco-camping for real. Cooking on an open fire. Unspoilt natural beauty.

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£9

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Digeddi Wildlife Camping

3. Digeddi Wildlife Camping

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91km from Cheddar · 14 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping

Riverside camping and glamping with canoes for hire

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£15

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Penylan Cider Farm

4. Penylan Cider Farm

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(24)

74km from Cheddar · 3 units · Motorhomes, Glamping

Pitches and tiny home glamping on a cider farm in Herefordshire

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Cotswolds Camping at Holycombe

5. Cotswolds Camping at Holycombe

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117km from Cheddar · 14 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping

Think Countryfile meets Time Team. Camping in six-acres of unspoiled Cotswold countryside, built in the grounds of a Norman castle.

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Flowerdew Farm

6. Flowerdew Farm

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(18)

65km from Cheddar · 23 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping

Bell tents and camping with alpacas near Dorset’s Jurassic Coast

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Berrends Farm

7. Berrends Farm

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(38)

86km from Cheddar · 6 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping

We are in the 3 counties area, a short distance from the Malvern Hills. We have pitches for tents and caravans, and also a Shepherds Hut and an Annex. We are a small working farm. We welcome our guests to enjoy our home. There are lots of local pubs and towns to visit and local attractions located nearby.

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Spring Field Dark Skies Eco Camp

8. Spring Field Dark Skies Eco Camp

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(23)

147km from Cheddar · 38 units · Tents, Motorhomes

Eco Campsite with an emphasis on sustainability. Elevated open views over the Shropshire Hills AONB. Red Kites, Buzzards and Kestrels soaring overhead and Sparrow Hawks flashing by. Wild Deer, Pheasants, Rabbits and Hares, all regular visitors to the camp fields. Nature is very close here if you are quiet and watch. We are in a "Dark Skies" zone so star watching is a must. Bring binoculars. ** NEW luxury heated ladies and gents hot showers and modern toilets. Communal wash-up sink with Hot water. Disposal for Elsan chemicals and Grey water. Fresh water and Solar Eco Generated Solar EH points around the field. FREE WiFi covers the site. Shelter POD Free for all to use in bad weather with Phone charging point and reading lights. Free communal fridge/freezer for all campers. We offer Pre-Booked options of early arrival from 11am on your first day and extended stay on your last day to 6pm. A small "Eco Friendly Site" with a low carbon target. Camping with modern touches. Power is generated from Solar-PV and all pitches have access to Hookup should you need it. The camp has open plan pitches to enhance the views (Pls book hardstanding in wet weather) All Weather 365 Hardstanding pitches. Great for winter or bad weather. If the weather turns bad you can upgrade after arrival (subject to availability) ** Some seasonal hardstanding pitches, please enquire. Approved Fire-Pits, available for hire may be used at the pitch. Check-in is between 3pm and 7.30pm unless early arrival is pre-booked. If you are late please telephone reception. For your security, a time locked access gate operates after 7.30pm. Pass code provided after check-in for 24/7 access.

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£28

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Hideaway Camping

9. Hideaway Camping

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113km from Cheddar · 17 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping

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

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Charisworth Farm

10. Charisworth Farm

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(99)

66km from Cheddar · 37 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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Ruby Country Camping

11. Ruby Country Camping

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(30)

107km from Cheddar · 6 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping

A natural, spacious meadow campsite perfect for exploring North Devon and Cornwall

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Big Barn Camping

12. Big Barn Camping

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132km from Cheddar · 17 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping

Care-free camping and glamping in the heart of Carmarthen Bay's Dylan Thomas country.

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£23

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Westland Farm

13. Westland Farm

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81km from Cheddar · 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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Beryl's Campsite

14. Beryl's Campsite

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(38)

130km from Cheddar · 5 units · Tents, Motorhomes

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

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£35

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Elmwicke Camping

15. Elmwicke Camping

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(64)

86km from Cheddar · 50 units · Tents, Motorhomes

Family camping on a Severn Valley farm, with campfires to enjoy, animals to meet and tractor-and-trailer rides

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Glamping Retreat & Campsite

16. Glamping Retreat & Campsite

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129km from Cheddar · 17 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping

Retro Staycations near Ryde on the Isle of Wight

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£19

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Baldwins Brook Glamping

17. Baldwins Brook Glamping

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(7)

64km from Cheddar · 6 units · Motorhomes, Glamping

Small dog-friendly site on the banks of the river Severn Adjacent to the Severn Way and half an hour’s walk from the canal Wildlife haven within walking distance of pubs and Frampton on Severn Craving a peaceful time filled with wildlife watching, long walks and relaxing by the water? On the banks of the River Severn, Baldwin’s Brook Glamping in Gloucestershire fits the bill. This small site is a wildlife haven adjacent to the Severn Way, a long-distance trail which traces the river downstream. Birdwatching prospects are excellent here, and there’s plenty of peace if you’d rather sit and relax by a firepit or check out the stunning views and sunsets. The site is part of a working family farm with lots of livestock. From the farm, it’s a 45-minute walk to Frampton on Severn, which is home to the longest village green in England and the lively Frampton Country Fair (think funfair… and 400 stalls full of good stuff). Baldwin’s Brook Glamping is also half an hour’s walk away from the Cotswold Canal Trust Visitor Centre by The Gloucester and Sharpness Canal if you’d like to grab a spot on a boat trip or sip a coffee by the canal. When you'd rather have a chilled beer, two pubs are within half a mile of the site (only 10 minutes’ walk away). Strike up a conversation with a local about the next Severn Bore, the huge tidal wave which races for 25 miles from Awre to Gloucester down the estuary just a handful of times per year.

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Croft Cottage Camping

18. Croft Cottage Camping

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81km from Cheddar · 12 units · Tents, Motorhomes

Small-time camping with a family-friendly buzz, a walk away from the beautiful New Forest

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Cowpots Camping

19. Cowpots Camping

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(71)

140km from Cheddar · 22 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping

Camping with 'en-pitch' facilities on a working farm that produces the finest homemade ice-cream for miles

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£53

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Ninham Country Holidays

20. Ninham Country Holidays

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(38)

132km from Cheddar · 16 units · Tents, Motorhomes

A stunning, family-friendly campsite on the stunning, family-friendly Isle of Wight

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The Somerset village of Cheddar is best known among the culinary crowd for its eponymous cheese, but nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts know it for the spectacular Cheddar Gorge and the Cheddar Caves. Cheddar has a couple of places to camp—a well-equipped caravan park as well as a campsite with cabin accommodation—and its location at the foot of the Mendip Hills AONB affords additional camping options. While campers can enjoy the peace and quiet of this rural area, Cheddar is also conveniently close to the small cities of Bridgwater and Taunton, as well as the larger centres of Bath and Bristol.

You don’t have to use too much imagination to think of the most popular things to do in Cheddar.

Firstly, there’s saying “cheese” at the gorge, and then there’s gorging yourself on cheese! A ticket to visit the Cheddar Gorge tourist attraction includes entrance to a three-mile cliff-top walk around the top of the gorge; the Museum of Prehistory; and Gough’s Cave, where Cheddar Man, the oldest complete skeleton in Britain was discovered. The soaring Cheddar Gorge walls reach 400 feet in places, and the show caves are just a taste of what lies beneath the Mendips, making climbing and caving popular activities here.
In the village of Cheddar, at the lower end of the gorge, the Cheddar Gorge Company shares information about the cheese-making process for Britain’s best-loved cheese.
Walking, cycling, and horse riding are good ways to enjoy the landscape and terrain.
Another show cave and more family-friendly attractions can be found at nearby Wookey Hole.
Further afield, Wells, Glastonbury, Longleat Safari Park, and Bath are all within an hour’s drive and easily visited on days out during a camping holiday in Cheddar.

£14

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Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community

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Anthony

December 2025

5 m car

1 night at Spring Field Dark Skies Eco Camp

A fantastic place to camp. The facilities were great the welcome was lovely and the views amazing. Will definitely be back for a longer stay. Linda and hubby were very helpful and made sure we had everything we needed. The facilities were clean and modern. The directions were clear and easy to follow. We enjoyed the fire pit and listening to the owls late into the evening. Will recommend to anyone looking to visit the area, and the eggs were delicious too.

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Andrea

November 2025

Tent

1 night at Cotswolds Camping at Holycombe

Easy to get on the pitches by ourselves and had the whole site for us, not surprising as it’s late November! Very quiet and loved it! We will be back again for the 3rd time

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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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Alec

September 2025

Tent

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Abbey Home Farm

Wonderful spot! Incredibly friendly and welcoming staff. Warm showers were an unexpected bonus!

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nigel

August 2025

Tent

With kids

2 nights at Charisworth Farm

I loved it really peaceful 10 minute drive to tesco and shops lots of space for children to play really nice farm animals horses and cows

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Caroline

August 2025

5 m Class B

With pets

Weekend Trip to Croft Cottage Camping

Bill and Helen are so lovely and accommodating. A very ebullient and energetic couple. They rallied all the campers together on our last night to play volleyball as the site was closing for the season the next day. There’s a volleyball and badminton net in the middle of the field with rackets etc supplied if you just want a fun knock up. There pitch sizes are great are really generously spaced out. Loved the llamas and the fresh hen eggs that Helen left out for grabs one morning.! Couldn’t fault this place. We will be back.

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Luke

August 2025

5 m Class B

Weekend Trip to 68 Degrees West

Lovely quiet spot, incredible views. Facilities are fantastic and really well kept site throughout.

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jess

August 2025

3 m Class B

Weekend Trip to 68 Degrees West

Loved this place, would 100% return. Very quite amazing location, clean facilities. One of the nicest spots I’ve found in the UK. The view from the van at 6am this morning was lovely.

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Steve

August 2025

5 m Class B

With pets

1 night at Elmwicke Camping

Fantastic facilities, quiet site, idyllic, everyone very friendly

Carree

August 2025

5 m Class B

With kids

1 night at Elmwicke Camping

Great campsite, brilliant facilities and location 😊👍

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Alicia

August 2025

Tent

2 nights at Digeddi Wildlife Camping

Beautiful views and a lovely SUP/kayak launch site on the river. Perfectly managed spacing between campers which made it feel more private. Slightly more rugged campsite which was exactly what we were looking for. A perfect step away from over commercialised sites.

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Nicola

August 2025

3 m Class B

With pets

Weekend Trip to Croft Cottage Camping

A wonderful small site with all the facilities you need. Bill made us feel truly welcome. A short walk from the site into the woods and to the river, perfect for the dog to cool off and swim. Some evening noise from Sandy Balls but as explained in the site description. It was handy having those site facilities right next door. We’d definitely return.

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Ruth

August 2025

Tent

With kids

3 nights at Croft Cottage Camping

It was great. The facilities are really good and the owners are friendly. I would stay again but not on pitch 2 as it's on a hill and our bed was a bit lopsided! The toilets should also just be unisex as I used the men's when it was free and got tutted at even though there was a queue for the women and no men when I went in and the toilets were just toilets not anything like a urinal or like a load of toilets. Just single toilets both exactly the same. Anyway, that's just a detail and overall we had a brilliant time thank you! Ruth

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James

August 2025

5 m Class A

With pets

Weekend Trip to 68 Degrees West

Lovely sight, great location, fantastic views and best toilets I’ve ever seen on a campsite!

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Lewis

August 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Berrends Farm

We tent camped here for the night with our 6 year old son and puppy. It was a lovely place and staff there were so friendly. Will definitely return in the future.

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Matt

August 2025

Tent

1 night at Berrends Farm

A lovely peaceful site with simple but clean tidy amenities! Would definitely stay again!!

Snowdonia

August 2025

3 m pop-up camper

2 nights at Cotswolds Camping at Holycombe

Lovely tranquil camp site in a nice location in the Cotswolds. Good pitches with plenty of space. Shame the local pub was closed for renovation works. All in all a fabulous couple of days chilling, thank you Sally 😀

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Martina

August 2025

Tent

With kids

5 nights at Abbey Home Farm

Highly recommended! We loved the beautiful vehicle free pitch, stunning views and simplicity!

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Liam

August 2025

Tent

With kids

10 nights at Croft Cottage Camping

Lovely site, very friendly will great owners. We stayed for 10 nights and had a great time. If you want a very quite site this my not be for you as you get quite a bit of noise from the nearby Sandyballs site.

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Rachel

August 2025

5 m Class B

With pets

3 nights at Croft Cottage Camping

Helen and Bill are the best! Easy to check in and set up a great location the site is lovely. Great for children and adults alike friendly and hospitable can't recommend enough.

Happy farmer sitting in a truck in a grassy field

The best private sites caravan parks near Cheddar guide

Where to go

Cheddar Gorge & Cheddar Caves

Unless you’re visiting Cheddar for its cheese, you’re likely coming to check out the Cheddar Gorge or the Cheddar Caves, the star attractions just outside town. The caves are a family-friendly subterranean network of caverns full of prehistoric rock formations, while the limestone Cheddar Gorge is a magnet for walkers, climbers, cavers, and sightseers—some hiking routes are steep but provide great views through the gorge and across the Somerset landscape. It’s no surprise that camping is a popular way to stay nearby.

Mendip Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty

Cheddar is right on the edge of the Mendip Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), a range of limestone hills in Somerset’s northeast. Hidden within the hills are deep gorges, rocky outcrops, and the pretty lakes of the Chew Valley. Cheddar is a good camping base for checking out the AONB, or there are camping, glamping, and caravan sites dotted around the Mendip Hills, although wild camping isn’t allowed.

Quantock Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty

Southwest of Cheddar lies England’s first AONB, Quantock Hills, a relatively small area of heath, woodlands, parklands, and agricultural land. Campers staying in Cheddar can easily visit the Quantock Hills on a day trip for hiking, cycling, and wildlife-viewing adventures. There are also many campsites at the base of the hills that allow visitors to access the AONB on foot or by bike.

When to go

Summer is the best time to visit Cheddar, when the weather is generally warm and pleasant and the days long—ideal for tent or caravan camping and outdoor adventures. Campers visiting outside of summer should be prepared with cold-weather and waterproof gear, or stay in cabins rather than unheated tents or caravans.