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Woodland camping near Wells
97% (892) • 1,680 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Wells
Mendip Basecamp
1. Mendip Basecamp
95%
(43)
18km from Wells · 40 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Family-run, adventure-packed basecamp in the Mendip Hills, half an hour from Bristol
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£12
/ night
Pop Up Outwest
2. Pop Up Outwest
100%
(11)
35km from Wells · 33 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Back to basics, summer-only camping in a farmer’s field in Wiltshire
Pets
Campfires
Water hookup
from
£15
/ night
Bridgewood Camping - Woodland camps
3. Bridgewood Camping - Woodland camps
97%
(33)
40km from Wells · 4 units · Tents, Glamping
Nearly wild woodland camping in Dorset
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£30
/ night
Wytch Wood Camping
4. Wytch Wood Camping
99%
(86)
40km from Wells · 3 units · Tents, Motorhomes
A small, quiet, eco-friendly campsite on a working sheep farm
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£16
/ night
Benville Manor Camping
5. Benville Manor Camping
98%
(24)
42km from Wells · 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.
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£13
/ night
Kingsmead Camping
6. Kingsmead Camping
99%
(97)
47km from Wells · 6 units
A range of pitches, from grassy open spaces to off-grid woodland clearings, topped off by two well-stocked fishing lakes
Electrical hookup
Pets
from
£29
/ night
Walnut Farm Glamping
7. Walnut Farm Glamping
97%
(39)
49km from Wells · 7 units
Cosy en-suite yurts with acres of space, campfires, a hot tub and wild swimming on site.
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from
£116
/ night
Lodge on a Lake
8. Lodge on a Lake
98%
(33)
51km from Wells · 2 units
Secluded lakeside lodges that show you needn’t travel far from Cardiff city to find countryside
Showers
Hot Tub
Wifi
from
£150
/ night
Brig's Farm
9. Brig's Farm
97%
(157)
53km from Wells · 21 units · Tents, Glamping
Family camping with campfires near Charmouth, with sea views and a couple of quirky glamping lorries
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£13
/ night
Maple Field Camping
10. Maple Field Camping
92%
(26)
57km from Wells · 30 units
Wildflowers, birds and butterflies abound at this traditional tent camping pop-up on the Hampshire-Dorset border
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from
£15
/ night
Hideaway Hut, Camping cabin.
11. Hideaway Hut, Camping cabin.
99%
(85)
58km from Wells · 4 units
Magical, secluded glamping in the Wye Valley, yards from the Offas Dyke trail
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from
£96
/ night
Southover Wood and Camping
12. Southover Wood and Camping
95%
(100)
58km from Wells · 15 units · Tents, Glamping
Nearly wild camping in a vast Dorset woodland
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£12
/ night
Dreamhuts Retreat
13. Dreamhuts Retreat
100%
(18)
61km from Wells · 2 units
A pair of super-luxury shepherd's huts in the rural Culm Valley countryside, where good walks and welcoming pubs abound
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from
£200
/ night
Swallow Barn Woodland Campsite
14. Swallow Barn Woodland Campsite
96%
(13)
61km from Wells · 1 unit · Tent, Motorhome
An exclusive-hire nearly-wild woodland campsite for up to 20 people
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£135
/ night
Homemade Holidays
15. Homemade Holidays
100%
(19)
62km from Wells · 2 units
A hidden paradise of organic vege, swimming pond, wild areas and views, next to a large ancient woodland, footpaths and the Jurassic coastline near Lyme Regis.
Two unique and comfortable off grid yurts (each sleep 5), with extra sleeping spaces available on request. Dog friendly. Kid heaven! No smoking please in the yurts. Beware fire risk in other spaces.
Buzzard Yurt on the hillside at the top of the paddock, with its large terrace and stunning views across the Axe valley.
Kingfisher Yurt, nestled down by the wild swimming and kayaking pond, amongst the oak trees.
Each has exclusive use of their own homemade, separate, fully equipped kitchen, a cosy chill-out area with books and games, and private indoor shower. Each yurt pitch has its own compost loo and campfire area. Extra wood at low cost, freezer space and additional tent space all available. Buzzard also has a rustic indoor loo (close to daytime spaces.) Shared games/pool/music room with a piano and guitars.
Homegrown vege and eggs often available from the organic smallholding.
Welcome to join in with growing, harvesting, juicing, preserving, cooking, egg collection etc. Detox and unwind from the digital world - though you'll find wi-fi /ethernet cable in daytime spaces😉
Wild swimming in our natural swimming pond, which has a selection of kayaks and boards. Great for building open water confidence and paddle practice.
Woodfired hot tub £50 one day, £75 for two. Msg me to book. Fresh spring water (no chemicals). Relax and enjoy the views.
Dog friendly, but please let me know. Please pay for any damage to bedding or fittings, thanks 🐾
Next to Holyford Woods Nature Reserve, famous locally for its magical bluebell display.
Please msg for details of great local walks, eating out etc.
Seaton Wetlands, Tramway and new Jurassic Centre...Fossil hunting..Lyme Regis museum and aquarium...Beer Quarry Caves, Pecorama model train gardens...crazy golf...Sidmouth Folk Festival...Beavers on the River Otter...wolves, bears, lynx and more at Escot Park.
By booking either yurt you take full responsibility for your group's safety.
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from
£115
/ night
Oak & Ash & Thorn in the Cotswolds
16. Oak & Ash & Thorn in the Cotswolds
100%
(47)
62km from Wells · 4 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Secluded almost wild camping spots in an ancient woodland in the Cotswolds
Pets
Campfires
Potable water
from
£65
/ night
Snelling Farm Campsite
17. Snelling Farm Campsite
99%
(140)
62km from Wells · 70 units · Tents, Motorhomes
An amazingly green, natural feel and care-free atmosphere near the Dorset coast
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£20
/ night
Forest Edge
18. Forest Edge
100%
(24)
65km from Wells · 15 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
A welcoming and wild-ish camping and glamping site on the edge of a forest in East Devon
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
from
£20
/ night
Primrose Fields Campsite
19. Primrose Fields Campsite
97%
(204)
66km from Wells · 15 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Back-to-basics camping in a Dorset hay meadow
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£12
/ night
Harry's Meadow
20. Harry's Meadow
97%
(73)
69km from Wells · 51 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Back-to-basics camping with campfires in a spacious wildflower meadow, set on a beautiful New Forest estate
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£31
/ night
97% (892) • 1,680 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Wells
Mendip Basecamp
1. Mendip Basecamp
95%
(43)
18km from Wells · 40 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Family-run, adventure-packed basecamp in the Mendip Hills, half an hour from Bristol
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£12
/ night
Pop Up Outwest
2. Pop Up Outwest
100%
(11)
35km from Wells · 33 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Back to basics, summer-only camping in a farmer’s field in Wiltshire
Pets
Campfires
Water hookup
from
£15
/ night
Bridgewood Camping - Woodland camps
3. Bridgewood Camping - Woodland camps
97%
(33)
40km from Wells · 4 units · Tents, Glamping
Nearly wild woodland camping in Dorset
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£30
/ night
Wytch Wood Camping
4. Wytch Wood Camping
99%
(86)
40km from Wells · 3 units · Tents, Motorhomes
A small, quiet, eco-friendly campsite on a working sheep farm
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£16
/ night
Benville Manor Camping
5. Benville Manor Camping
98%
(24)
42km from Wells · 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.
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£13
/ night
Kingsmead Camping
6. Kingsmead Camping
99%
(97)
47km from Wells · 6 units
A range of pitches, from grassy open spaces to off-grid woodland clearings, topped off by two well-stocked fishing lakes
Electrical hookup
Pets
from
£29
/ night
Walnut Farm Glamping
7. Walnut Farm Glamping
97%
(39)
49km from Wells · 7 units
Cosy en-suite yurts with acres of space, campfires, a hot tub and wild swimming on site.
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from
£116
/ night
Lodge on a Lake
8. Lodge on a Lake
98%
(33)
51km from Wells · 2 units
Secluded lakeside lodges that show you needn’t travel far from Cardiff city to find countryside
Showers
Hot Tub
Wifi
from
£150
/ night
Brig's Farm
9. Brig's Farm
97%
(157)
53km from Wells · 21 units · Tents, Glamping
Family camping with campfires near Charmouth, with sea views and a couple of quirky glamping lorries
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£13
/ night
Maple Field Camping
10. Maple Field Camping
92%
(26)
57km from Wells · 30 units
Wildflowers, birds and butterflies abound at this traditional tent camping pop-up on the Hampshire-Dorset border
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from
£15
/ night
Hideaway Hut, Camping cabin.
11. Hideaway Hut, Camping cabin.
99%
(85)
58km from Wells · 4 units
Magical, secluded glamping in the Wye Valley, yards from the Offas Dyke trail
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from
£96
/ night
Southover Wood and Camping
12. Southover Wood and Camping
95%
(100)
58km from Wells · 15 units · Tents, Glamping
Nearly wild camping in a vast Dorset woodland
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£12
/ night
Dreamhuts Retreat
13. Dreamhuts Retreat
100%
(18)
61km from Wells · 2 units
A pair of super-luxury shepherd's huts in the rural Culm Valley countryside, where good walks and welcoming pubs abound
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from
£200
/ night
Swallow Barn Woodland Campsite
14. Swallow Barn Woodland Campsite
96%
(13)
61km from Wells · 1 unit · Tent, Motorhome
An exclusive-hire nearly-wild woodland campsite for up to 20 people
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£135
/ night
Homemade Holidays
15. Homemade Holidays
100%
(19)
62km from Wells · 2 units
A hidden paradise of organic vege, swimming pond, wild areas and views, next to a large ancient woodland, footpaths and the Jurassic coastline near Lyme Regis.
Two unique and comfortable off grid yurts (each sleep 5), with extra sleeping spaces available on request. Dog friendly. Kid heaven! No smoking please in the yurts. Beware fire risk in other spaces.
Buzzard Yurt on the hillside at the top of the paddock, with its large terrace and stunning views across the Axe valley.
Kingfisher Yurt, nestled down by the wild swimming and kayaking pond, amongst the oak trees.
Each has exclusive use of their own homemade, separate, fully equipped kitchen, a cosy chill-out area with books and games, and private indoor shower. Each yurt pitch has its own compost loo and campfire area. Extra wood at low cost, freezer space and additional tent space all available. Buzzard also has a rustic indoor loo (close to daytime spaces.) Shared games/pool/music room with a piano and guitars.
Homegrown vege and eggs often available from the organic smallholding.
Welcome to join in with growing, harvesting, juicing, preserving, cooking, egg collection etc. Detox and unwind from the digital world - though you'll find wi-fi /ethernet cable in daytime spaces😉
Wild swimming in our natural swimming pond, which has a selection of kayaks and boards. Great for building open water confidence and paddle practice.
Woodfired hot tub £50 one day, £75 for two. Msg me to book. Fresh spring water (no chemicals). Relax and enjoy the views.
Dog friendly, but please let me know. Please pay for any damage to bedding or fittings, thanks 🐾
Next to Holyford Woods Nature Reserve, famous locally for its magical bluebell display.
Please msg for details of great local walks, eating out etc.
Seaton Wetlands, Tramway and new Jurassic Centre...Fossil hunting..Lyme Regis museum and aquarium...Beer Quarry Caves, Pecorama model train gardens...crazy golf...Sidmouth Folk Festival...Beavers on the River Otter...wolves, bears, lynx and more at Escot Park.
By booking either yurt you take full responsibility for your group's safety.
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from
£115
/ night
Oak & Ash & Thorn in the Cotswolds
16. Oak & Ash & Thorn in the Cotswolds
100%
(47)
62km from Wells · 4 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Secluded almost wild camping spots in an ancient woodland in the Cotswolds
Pets
Campfires
Potable water
from
£65
/ night
Snelling Farm Campsite
17. Snelling Farm Campsite
99%
(140)
62km from Wells · 70 units · Tents, Motorhomes
An amazingly green, natural feel and care-free atmosphere near the Dorset coast
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£20
/ night
Forest Edge
18. Forest Edge
100%
(24)
65km from Wells · 15 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
A welcoming and wild-ish camping and glamping site on the edge of a forest in East Devon
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
from
£20
/ night
Primrose Fields Campsite
19. Primrose Fields Campsite
97%
(204)
66km from Wells · 15 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Back-to-basics camping in a Dorset hay meadow
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£12
/ night
Harry's Meadow
20. Harry's Meadow
97%
(73)
69km from Wells · 51 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Back-to-basics camping with campfires in a spacious wildflower meadow, set on a beautiful New Forest estate
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£31
/ night
Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
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Dom
November 2025
4 nights at Homemade Holidays
Absolutely amazing Holiday, Jan was super helpful and we will definitely be back
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Fiona
September 2025
8 m Class A
With pets
Lovely spacious site. Loos and showers immaculately clean.
Christina was super helpful recommending bike rides and lending us an an OS map. The real clincher though was the easy access to the neighbouring woodland/forest for dog walking.
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Julian
September 2025
With pets
This was a super last-minute booking, despite knowing that it was going to be pretty wet all weekend. Despite the rain, this was a magical place and my son and I had a special time together. The rain maybe made it even more special.
Anna is lovely and very helpful and their dog spent quite a lot of time with us because he realised we would continue to throw a stick for it until we went to sleep. Which was bliss!
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andrew
August 2025
Tent
With kids
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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Kelly
August 2025
Tent
With kids
I love camping on Christina's land. Some may think it's very basic with portaloo's ( always smell nice and are always clean) and porta- showers ( which are lovely and hot and clean) but for us it's perfect especially for the kids and dog- not a phone in sight. We have camped there three times and will definitely be returning. Christina can not do enough for you, and always greeted with a smile.
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Sean
August 2025
Tent
With kids
Quiet, lovely place.
Very off grid. Nice toilets and showers. Good recycling and bins. Great location.
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Joana
August 2025
With kids
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.
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Carree
August 2025
5 m Class B
With kids
Fantastic campsite, heavenly amount of space, great atmosphere and brilliant facilities 😊👍
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Billy
August 2025
Tent
With pets
A very warm and friendly welcome. A lot of space to find a pitch, easy access to water, clean toilets and very clean showering facilities.
Zero complaints and we will 100% return again.
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Dan
August 2025
Tent
The campsite is spacious and in a good location. Showers are great, toilets are a bit basic (portaloos) but cleaned regularly so wasn't really an issue. A nice peaceful weekend thanks!
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Chey
August 2025
5 m Class B
With pets
I camped in my camper van, so to be honest, I didn't require the use of the many facilities available.
However, top marks for site tidiness, and the arrival too, a friendly and warm greeting.
It was great to see night time fires like some medieval encampment, the off the ground fire pits (available for hire) along with kindling and wood were very much in use. But along with the fires , health and safety was also provided for, buckets of water and ash bins specifically for safety. I mention this as the summer has turned all grass land into savannahs.
The publicly accessible forestry commission land was wonderful for walking my dog at all times of the day.
I will be returning.
Its a wonderful site, run by people who choose to infuse the very ground with that of laughter and fun times. What a great legacy to leave on our earth.
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Alan
August 2025
Tent
Friendly welcome, lots of space. Great campfire kits.
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Eder
August 2025
Tent
With kids
We loved every moment everything was organized and clean. Cristiane is a fantastic host, and so is her team.
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Tomas
August 2025
Tent
We had a fantastic stay at this campsite! The grounds were clean, well-kept, and perfectly set up for a relaxing getaway. From the moment we arrived, we felt welcome. The helpful lady at reception went out of her way to make sure we had everything we needed, from directions to local walks to tips on the best spot for sunset—she really made things easy for us.
And then there was the funny guy on the team—he kept us laughing with his stories and jokes, and really added to the friendly atmosphere. It felt less like staying at a campsite and more like being part of a little community.
All in all, a brilliant place to stay—friendly staff, great facilities, and good vibes all round. We’ll definitely be back!
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Kelly
August 2025
7 m Class A
Beautiful site. Excellent facilities and friendly approachable staff. Will definitely stay again A***********
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Byron
August 2025
Tent
With kids
A big open field, simple and affordable. The bathroom where clean and the person who checked us in was so nice. The woods behind the camp space was really lovely for walks. On the bank holiday weekend, loads of kids. WE had a such a great time with fires at night and adventure in the day. Dorsett is a great spot for loads of family activities, like monkey world and the beaches.
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Steven
August 2025
Tent
Beautiful site and wonderful hosts. Such a relaxing place to stay with pitches nicely far apart. Very private and peaceful. Thank you!
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Jack
August 2025
Tent
Group trip
Group of 4: all early/mid 20s
Pros:
- Loads of space to pitch / feels private
- Easy to get to
- Mel (host) was really helpful and welcoming
- Clean and relatively flat site
- We had the fire pit/wood bundle and thought it was well worth the money
- Access to sink & clean water
- Plenty of walks nearby (we did the lacock circular hike on AllTrails which was a short drive away & £5 to park in the nation trust car park all day)
Might bother some people:
- The toilets are porta-loos (they were clean though)
- No shower facilities for longer stays
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Selma
August 2025
With kids
This is a place to feel connected to the land and to completely let go of all the pressures of modern living. Jan is passionate about bio diversity and I loved walking up to the yurt, brushing past lavender and sage and wild flowers full of bees and butterflies, picking an apple on the way - and having it for breakfast whilst looking over a most glorious sunrise view from Buzzard Yurt. Then a walk in the woods and chilling in the hammock reading and soaking up the birdsong and the sound of the buzzard up above. At night - lying on the deck looking up at a starry sky and sitting round the fire toasting marshmallows. A truly relaxing and healing few days. Thank you Jan.
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Hannah
August 2025
Group trip
Wow, wow, wow.
So we had a fantastic time at Kingfisher Yurt, relaxing under the Oak and Ash trees. Swimming pond was perfect.
Yurt was really comfortable and the kitchen was fab for dining and playing games, We hired the hot tub, which was also lovely.
Jan was a perfect host. We shall be back.
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