Woodland camping near Wells

On the southern edge of the Mendip Hills in Somerset, diminutive Wells – England's smallest city – is a delight and a must-visit destination for campers pitching up in the the South West.

96% (539 reviews)

Popular camping styles for Wells

Dog-friendly getaways

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Under £50

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Abbey Home Farm

21 units · Glamping, Motorhomes, Tents1600 acres · Cirencester, Gloucestershire, South West England

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

Pwllyn Farm Camping

19 units · Motorhomes, Tents20 acres · Brecon, Powys, Mid Wales

A wild-feeling, adult-only campsite in the Brecon Beacons National Park, with impressive views of Pen y Fan

Kingsmead Camping

36 units · Glamping, Motorhomes, Tents10 acres · Cullompton, England

A range of pitches, from grassy open spaces to off-grid woodland clearings, topped off by two well-stocked fishing lakes

Primrose Fields Campsite

30 units · Motorhomes, Tents11 acres · Wareham, England

Back-to-basics camping in a Dorset hay meadow

Brig's Farm

21 units · Glamping, Tents1 acre · Bridport, Dorset, South West England

Family camping with campfires near Charmouth, with sea views and a couple of quirky glamping lorries

12 top forest campsites near Wells

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Abbey Home Farm

21 units · Glamping, Motorhomes, Tents1600 acres · Cirencester, Gloucestershire, South West England

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

Brig's Farm

21 units · Glamping, Tents1 acre · Bridport, Dorset, South West England

Family camping with campfires near Charmouth, with sea views and a couple of quirky glamping lorries

Primrose Fields Campsite

30 units · Motorhomes, Tents11 acres · Wareham, England

Back-to-basics camping in a Dorset hay meadow

Pwllyn Farm Camping

19 units · Motorhomes, Tents20 acres · Brecon, Powys, Mid Wales

A wild-feeling, adult-only campsite in the Brecon Beacons National Park, with impressive views of Pen y Fan

Kingsmead Camping

36 units · Glamping, Motorhomes, Tents10 acres · Cullompton, England

A range of pitches, from grassy open spaces to off-grid woodland clearings, topped off by two well-stocked fishing lakes

Bridgewood Camping

3 units · Glamping, Tents6 acres · Sherborne, England

Nearly wild woodland camping in Dorset

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Newcourt Farm Campsite

50 units · Motorhomes, Tents5 acres · Brecon, Wales

Old-school camping with incredible views in the Brecon Beacons

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Mendip Basecamp

60 units · Motorhomes, Tents50 acres · Somerset, South West England

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

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Heritage Coast Campsite

38 units · Motorhomes, Tents1 acre · Vale of Glamorgan, South Wales

Simple camping (with glamping options) just a stroll from the nearest Glamorgan beach – plus a brilliant little café to boot

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Woodlands Camping

8 units · Motorhomes, Tents200 acres · Ropley, England

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

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Southover Woods and Camping

15 units · Glamping, Tents60 acres · Dorset, South West England

Nearly wild camping in a vast Dorset woodland

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Wytch Wood Camping

18 units · Tents3 acres · Somerset, South West England

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

Available this weekend

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Bridgewood Camping

3 units · Glamping, Tents6 acres · Sherborne, England

Nearly wild woodland camping in Dorset

Abbey Home Farm

21 units · Glamping, Motorhomes, Tents1600 acres · Cirencester, Gloucestershire, South West England

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

Pwllyn Farm Camping

19 units · Motorhomes, Tents20 acres · Brecon, Powys, Mid Wales

A wild-feeling, adult-only campsite in the Brecon Beacons National Park, with impressive views of Pen y Fan

Brig's Farm

21 units · Glamping, Tents1 acre · Bridport, Dorset, South West England

Family camping with campfires near Charmouth, with sea views and a couple of quirky glamping lorries

Kingsmead Camping

36 units · Glamping, Motorhomes, Tents10 acres · Cullompton, England

A range of pitches, from grassy open spaces to off-grid woodland clearings, topped off by two well-stocked fishing lakes

Star Hosts in Wells

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Wytch Wood Camping

18 units · Tents3 acres · Somerset, South West England

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

Pwllyn Farm Camping

19 units · Motorhomes, Tents20 acres · Brecon, Powys, Mid Wales

A wild-feeling, adult-only campsite in the Brecon Beacons National Park, with impressive views of Pen y Fan

Kingsmead Camping

36 units · Glamping, Motorhomes, Tents10 acres · Cullompton, England

A range of pitches, from grassy open spaces to off-grid woodland clearings, topped off by two well-stocked fishing lakes

Brig's Farm

21 units · Glamping, Tents1 acre · Bridport, Dorset, South West England

Family camping with campfires near Charmouth, with sea views and a couple of quirky glamping lorries

Woodlands Camping

8 units · Motorhomes, Tents200 acres · Ropley, England

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

Famed for its magnificent, Gothic cathedral and the moated Bishop's Palace, Wells packs plenty of history within its tight and tiny space. The countryside that surrounds it, from Cheddar Gorge to Glastonbury Tor and the Somerset Levels, is equally thrilling to explore and perfect camping country. Unsurprisingly for such a beautiful part of Somerset, there are lots of local campsites in the area making good on the beautiful surroundings. We've picked out the very best for our collection.

Woodland camping near Wells guide

Overview

Looking to escape to the great outdoors near Wells, England? Hipcamp offers over 3000 camping options in the area, all nestled in the serene beauty of the forest. Whether you're an avid wildlife watcher, fisherman, or horseback rider, you'll find the perfect campsite to suit your activity preferences. Some top-rated campsites in the area include Pwllyn Farm Camping (52 reviews), Hamperley Hideaways (40 reviews), and Heritage Coast Campsite (39 reviews). With prices starting as low as £7 per night and an average price of £26 per night, camping near Wells, England has never been more affordable. Plus, enjoy popular facilities such as toilets, showers, and pet-friendly sites. So pack your tent and get ready for a memorable forest camping adventure!