Best Beach Camping Near Melrose 2025

Set up your tent near Melrose and you’re just a short drive from Northumberland’s rugged coastline, with over 20 beach-friendly campsites to choose from. You’ll find spots like Walkmill Campsite (43 reviews) and Doxford Farm Camping (2 reviews) offering easy access to sand, surf, and bracing sea air. Most sites allow campfires, welcome pets, and provide toilets—essentials after a day spent surfing, fishing, or scanning the horizon for seabirds. Prices start as low as £25 per night, with the average closer to £80. Wild dunes, reliable facilities, and a coastline packed with wildlife make Melrose a solid base for a tent camping trip by the sea.

99% (53)

Top-rated campgrounds

Set up your tent near Melrose and you’re just a short drive from Northumberland’s rugged coastline, with over 20 beach-friendly campsites to choose from. You’ll find spots like Walkmill Campsite (43 reviews) and Doxford Farm Camping (2 reviews) offering easy access to sand, surf, and bracing sea air. Most sites allow campfires, welcome pets, and provide toilets—essentials after a day spent surfing, fishing, or scanning the horizon for seabirds. Prices start as low as £25 per night, with the average closer to £80. Wild dunes, reliable facilities, and a coastline packed with wildlife make Melrose a solid base for a tent camping trip by the sea.

99% (53)

Top-rated campgrounds

1. Walkmill Campsite

98%

(122)

74km from Melrose · 10 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Northumberland, North East England

Refreshingly understated private camping in the unspoiled Northumberland countryside

2. Camping at Cardewlees

99%

(47)

85km from Melrose · 37 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Carlisle, England

A welcoming, family-run farm campsite between the Lake District and Hadrian's Wall

3. Social District

92%

(93)

147km from Melrose · 30 units · Tents · Grizedale, Cumbria, North West England

Lake District camping on the banks of Lake Windermere, with direct access to the water.

4. Broom Fisheries Campsite

78km from Melrose · 4 units · Glamping · Dumfries, South Scotland

Luxury caravans ideally situated next to picturesque Scottish fishing lakes

5. Middlemoor Farm Holidays

100%

(1)

62km from Melrose · 2 units · Glamping · Alnwick, England

Bracken, one of our two dog friendly pods, kingsize bed, toilet and shower, hob, microwave, fridge, toaster, kettle. Enclosed outdoor space with fire pit, bbq and Log fired hottub to relax in and enjoy the views down to the coast. A ten minute drive to the fabulous Northumberland coastline and pretty villages and Castles, ten minute drive also to Alnwick Gardens and Lilidorei.

6. Doxford Farm Camping

100%

(4)

65km from Melrose · 7 units · Glamping · Northumberland, England

Rustic-chic glamping pods near the sandy beaches of the Northumberland Coast

7. Mongolian Yurt in Stunning Highland

131km from Melrose · 1 unit · Glamping · Lochearnhead, England

When travelling in Scotland, you will want to have the confidence in the quality of your accommodation, knowing that it will play a big part in the whole pleasurable experience of your holiday. Our location in Lochearnhead provides an ideal base for walking, water-sports, cycling, with flora & fauna and wild life in abundance. There are many local historic places to inspire you and bring the history of the highlands to life. Or perhaps you'd simply choose to curl up with a good book and enjoy the peace and tranquillity of a slower pace of life. Wester Auchraw is located on the A84, Cycle Route 7 and the much loved walk 'Rob Roy Way'. It sits amongst spectacular scenery in Highland Perthshire yet is only 1 hour's drive from Glasgow, Edinburgh and Perth.

Camper favorites near Melrose

Top-rated campgrounds reviewed by the Hipcamp community.

Broom Fisheries Campsite

78km from Melrose · 4 units · Glamping · Dumfries, South Scotland

Luxury caravans ideally situated next to picturesque Scottish fishing lakes

Middlemoor Farm Holidays

100%

(1)

62km from Melrose · 2 units · Glamping · Alnwick, England

Bracken, one of our two dog friendly pods, kingsize bed, toilet and shower, hob, microwave, fridge, toaster, kettle. Enclosed outdoor space with fire pit, bbq and Log fired hottub to relax in and enjoy the views down to the coast. A ten minute drive to the fabulous Northumberland coastline and pretty villages and Castles, ten minute drive also to Alnwick Gardens and Lilidorei.

Doxford Farm Camping

100%

(4)

65km from Melrose · 7 units · Glamping · Northumberland, England

Rustic-chic glamping pods near the sandy beaches of the Northumberland Coast

Mongolian Yurt in Stunning Highland

131km from Melrose · 1 unit · Glamping · Lochearnhead, England

When travelling in Scotland, you will want to have the confidence in the quality of your accommodation, knowing that it will play a big part in the whole pleasurable experience of your holiday. Our location in Lochearnhead provides an ideal base for walking, water-sports, cycling, with flora & fauna and wild life in abundance. There are many local historic places to inspire you and bring the history of the highlands to life. Or perhaps you'd simply choose to curl up with a good book and enjoy the peace and tranquillity of a slower pace of life. Wester Auchraw is located on the A84, Cycle Route 7 and the much loved walk 'Rob Roy Way'. It sits amongst spectacular scenery in Highland Perthshire yet is only 1 hour's drive from Glasgow, Edinburgh and Perth.

Stories from the community

V

Virginia

October 2025

With pets

Weekend Trip to Camping at Cardewlees

Lovely location, beautiful views. Comfortable pod and great with enclosed garden for the dog. Good facilities too.

Brian

September 2025

6 m Class B

With pets

1 night at Walkmill Campsite

Spacious clean campsite. Now our best one yet! We chose the upper circle which gave us a lot more space and better views. Clean toilets. Nice little shop with extras for guests. Will certainly recommend and return.

C

Cliff

August 2025

Tent

2 nights at Walkmill Campsite

This is a delightful site. Very peaceful and everything is immaculately clean and tidy. Close to coast. Highly recommended

M

Maria

August 2025

Tent

With kids

2 nights at Social District

The views were beautiful!! We camped next to the lake so my husband and boys spent most of the time fishing. Will definitely go again next year and bring the paddling board with us

V

Victoria

August 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Walkmill Campsite

I loved the campsite. The plots were very spacious and not at all crammed in, so there was lots of room for my toddler to run around in. The facilities were good as there was a static caravan with a kitchen, bathroom, toilet and even a couple of lounge areas, which would be useful if you got bad weather. It was so handy having the use of a hot water for washing up. I would definitely go back!

A

Ally

August 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Camping at Cardewlees

Just returning from our first visit to Cardewlees and we could not of asked for a better stay. Cardewlees is an absolute little gem of a campsite and Johnny could not have been a better host if he tried. Toilet and showering facilities were more than adequate and the water was always nice and warm. Thank you for a perfect stay and we look forward to coming back soon. Ally and Lee x

E

Eleanor

August 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Camping at Cardewlees

A simple but friendly camping experience. A very attentive host!

J

James

August 2025

Tent

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Social District

Amazing site, right in front of lake. Welcoming hosts very clean and good facilities

P

Peter

August 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Social District

Beautiful piece of land on the edge of lake Windermere. Felt like you were truly in nature. Morning lake swims and ideal of you have your own kayak as it’s on the waters edge. Nice clean toilets and hot showers. Brilliant that you can pitch where you like so good for a small group. Hosts friendly and approachable and easy to contact if needed. Can’t wait to book my next stay

j

jonathan

August 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Social District

What a great campsite! Beautiful scenery right by the waters edge. Plenty space for pitching a tent with parking near the tents. Basic shower and WC block but hot water and well lit at night. We used the fire pits and bought logs from Tom, which was simple and easy. Sure we'll be back in the near future

J

James

August 2025

Tent

With pets

1 night at Social District

We really enjoyed our stay here as a family of four! Great comms from the owner, toilets and showers were nice and clean. Stunning location right by Windermere. Highly recommended!

I

Isabelle

August 2025

Tent

With pets

5 nights at Social District

What a beautiful spot on the lake! The campsite was amazing, simple, with very clean facilities. Tom is a great host, we will come back!

E

Elizabeth

August 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Social District

Great location right by the lake, good facilities.

K

Katie

August 2025

Tent

2 nights at Walkmill Campsite

We loved tent camping at Walkmill, the site was beautifully maintained in a stunning location near the river. Plenty of wildlife to enjoy while sat around the fire pit - we saw a barn owl and hares during our two night stay. The pitches were well spaced out and the site shop had everything you might need in a pinch -we recommend bringing cash for the honesty box. The location is a 45min walk to Warkworth Castle and the coast/coastal path so there is plenty to keep you busy. We are looking forward to coming back!

M

Matthew

August 2025

Tent

Group trip

2 nights at Social District

The views were breathtaking. We loved swimming in the lake, which was barely a minute walk away from the pitches, especially with jets flying by overhead. The whole pitch area was clean and well kept. Host was incredibly welcoming and helpful. Would definitely recommend to anyone looking for a peaceful trip with some wild swimming.

mat

August 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Social District

This is our second visit to social district campsite and yet again we loved it, great spaces, amazing lake access, not crowded, quiet, great toilets/showers/washing facilities. Our family’s favourite campsite and would reccomend to anyone . 5stars *****

M

Megan

August 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Camping at Cardewlees

The campsite had lovely views and the facilities were very accessible.

R

Rob

July 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Social District

We loved this camp site. Nice and chill. Great ambience. Fab family campers all super cool nice camping people having a chill time. Amazing access to the lake and just a great rest. There was one noisy group on the first night but they were asked to leave - which was a beautiful thing. Five stars.

P

Philippa

July 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Social District

Lovely campsite, perfect location. Fantastic hosts and great facilities.

D

Demetris

July 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Social District

Great campsite, plenty of space and very clean. Toilets and washup area kept clean and firewood available for purchase if needed. Gone two years in a row and likely to go again