The best campsites near Shepton Mallet, Somerset with snow sports

Shepton Mallet lies just south of the Mendip Hills and acts as a convenient centre point for accessing the best of Somerset. In town you'll find all the amenities you need for a camping holiday, while, in the countryside beyond, there's a peppering of good campsites with the likes of Cheddar Gorge, Wookey Hole, Wells and Glastonbury nearby.

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Top-rated campgrounds near Shepton Mallet

Shepton Mallet lies just south of the Mendip Hills and acts as a convenient centre point for accessing the best of Somerset. In town you'll find all the amenities you need for a camping holiday, while, in the countryside beyond, there's a peppering of good campsites with the likes of Cheddar Gorge, Wookey Hole, Wells and Glastonbury nearby.

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Top-rated campgrounds near Shepton Mallet

1. Gurt Yurts

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24km from Shepton Mallet · 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.

2. Mendip Basecamp

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24km from Shepton Mallet · 40 units · Tents, Motorhomes

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

3. Mendip Ski Camp

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25km from Shepton Mallet · 30 units · Tents, Motorhomes

Camping at the foot of the Mendips – next door to an activity centre and dry ski slope

4. Fernwood Glamping (New Forest)

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66km from Shepton Mallet · 2 units · Glamping

Secluded, peaceful glamping on the edge of the New Forest

5. Stud Farm

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79km from Shepton Mallet · 1 unit · Glamping

A shepherd’s hut on a traditional New Forest farm

6. Glamping at Parley by PitchingIt

67km from Shepton Mallet · 12 units · Glamping

Set on the Parley Estate near Bournemouth, with a Georgian mansion sitting in four-acres of lovely Dorset parkland, Glamping at Parley by PitchingIt offers pre-erected bell tents on level grass meadows. No fuss, no puzzling tent poles to mess around with. Just arrive on site, move in and your holiday has started. Local attractions and activities include: - Bournemouth Beach & town centre for shops and restaurants 5min drive - Golf: on site 18 hole course and driving range! - Local pub short 10 min walk - Adventure Wonderland (kids’ theme park): five minutes’ drive - Snowtrax Alpine Activity Centre: 10 minutes - Go Ape Moors Valley (tree-top zipwires): 15 minutes - Bournemouth Beach: 15 minutes - Splashdown (water park): 20 minutes - Moors Valley Country Park and Forest: 20 minutes - Mudeford Sandbank: 20 minutes - Sammy Miller Motorcycle Museum: 20 minutes - Farmer Palmer’s Farm Park: 25 minutes.

Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community

With a low level heater, table lamp and double plug socket, fairy lights and tea lights, it’s very cosy.

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Madeleine

July 2025

With kids

Weekend Trip to Fernwood Glamping (New Forest)

Beautiful experience! My 3 year old daughter and I loved it. Such a tranquil location. Rachel was super helpful and gave some great recommendations. The caravan was idyllic. Will be recommending to anyone wanting a good base to explore the New Forest.

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Richard

June 2025

With kids

Weekend Trip to Gurt Yurts

It exceeded our expectations. Lovely comfort bed in a beautiful secluded location with walks all around.

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Laura

June 2025

With kids

3 nights at Gurt Yurts

We loved staying in the yurt and our two kids really enjoyed the experience to. Lovely place for them to play outside. Tim was very accommodating and really made us feel welcome. Thank you for a lovely stay

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Megan

May 2025

3 nights at Fernwood Glamping (New Forest)

The Shepherds hut was so cosy and magical, Rachel welcomed us so well and it felt immediately like home. There was plenty to do in the area around with walks and maps provided. The surrounding area and views were gorgeous and we had plenty of space within the cabin too. Definitely am looking forward to coming back again in due course! Thank you Rachel

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Donna

April 2025

With pets

Weekend Trip to Gurt Yurts

We want to give the best feedback possible for Tim and the yurt. Tim is a fantastic host, so helpful, makes himself available for any enquiries and local information, and genuinely cares that his guests are well looked after. It really wasa complete experience for us as Tim welcomes well behaved dogs too. The yurt is a dream! So comfortable, everything you could possibly need to be warm and cosy and prepare easy food , especially with Tim’s own hens eggs, and breakfast and barbecue packs (much of which are from the organic farm just down the road) a lovely bonus . Super wood burner, a quilt which has had me looking online since we got back it’s so warm and comfortable and the setting is beautiful in its own paddock (which our dog loved!) with lovely views. The washing up, shower and compost loo facilities were so convenient on the decking next to the yurt, well lit at night by sensor lights, clean with all the all required products supplied, and eco friendly too. The lovely bottle of Prosecco and fresh apple juice were a really kind and very much appreciated gift. We would recommend anyone to stay here and we shall certainly be coming back. THANK YOU!!

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helen

April 2025

With pets

3 nights at Gurt Yurts

We absolutely loved our few days at Gurt Yurt and cannot recommend it highly enough. Our boys are aged 9 and 7, and this was a dream trip for them: beautiful views over the countryside, deer, buzzards, Tim’s hens and so much space to run around and play. They loved the tyre swings and hammock too. The beds were super cosy and the yurt is equipped with a wood burner, electric blanket and hot water bottles which kept us warm on the cool April nights. Tim is a lovely host - so accommodating, knowledgeable about the area, and goes above and beyond to ensure his guests have a great experience. We will treasure our camp fire memories and the time we spent here. Hope to return again soon.

Happy farmer sitting in a truck in a grassy field

In town you'll find all the amenities and essentials you need for a camping holiday – plus a busy, regular market – while, in the countryside beyond, there is a peppering of good campsites with the likes of Cheddar Gorge, Wookey Hole, Wells and Glastonbury nearby.