Best Porthcawl campsites for surfing

Welcome to Hipcamp! If you're looking for a camping experience near Porthcawl, Wales, with a focus on surfing, you're in luck. We have over 2800 options available that cater to your preferences. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned pro, you'll find the perfect spot to catch some waves. With an average price per night of £25 and options as low as £10, there's something for every budget. Looking for recommendations? Check out our top campsites: Sweet Hill Farm (66 reviews), Celtic Camping and Bunkhouses (58 reviews), and South Dean Camping (40 reviews). Plus, our campsites offer popular facilities like cooking equipment, rubbish disposal, and the option for campfires. If you're looking to do more than just surf, there are plenty of other activities to enjoy, such as wind sports, boating, and exploring historic sites. So grab your board and get ready for an unforgettable camping experience!

98% (544) • 599 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Porthcawl

Ivy Cottage Caravan Park

1. Ivy Cottage Caravan Park

94%

(16)

32km from Porthcawl · 8 units

A secluded, peaceful location on the Gower Peninsula The perfect campsite base to explore Gower or simply unwind, far from the crowds in the heart of Britain’s First Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, nestled between Oxwich and the world famous Three Cliffs Bay.. Within a short drive you can access many other activities including surfing, paddle boarding, archery, falconry bird centre, Cefn Bryn is a walk up the hill, the views are breathtaking .... You can walk over to The King Arthur for a spot of lunch or supper.... The choices are endless .... NEW FOR 2024 - Modern heated shower block with toilet facilities.

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£37

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South Dean Camping

2. South Dean Camping

98%

(307)

35km from Porthcawl · 70 units · Tents, Motorhomes

Clifftop camping with epic sea views, right next to Exmoor National Park.

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£35

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Westland Farm

3. Westland Farm

100%

(140)

40km from Porthcawl · 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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£13

/ night

Porte Meadows

4. Porte Meadows

90%

(10)

41km from Porthcawl · 15 units · Tents, Motorhomes

Set on a contractor farm is Porte Meadows. Just on the edge of Exmoor National Park, 10 miles from Woolacombe beach and 12 miles to the busy town of Barnstaple. We are back to basics off grid but with proper toilets and showers, filtered drinking water and waste points. Caravans, campers and tents welcome and there is a pub within walking distance ( just across the road). Easy to find, no narrow lanes. Storage available.

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£18

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Under the Milky Way

5. Under the Milky Way

100%

(20)

41km from Porthcawl · 4 units

A charming glamping getaway on the North Devon Heritage Coast near some of the finest beaches in the south-west.

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£127

/ night

Strawfields Cabins and Camping

6. Strawfields Cabins and Camping

100%

(26)

46km from Porthcawl · 14 units · Tents, Glamping

Camping and rustic glamping with campfires on an idyllic smallholding close to North Devon’s best-loved beaches

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£30

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Cheglinch Farm Glamping

7. Cheglinch Farm Glamping

100%

(26)

47km from Porthcawl · 3 units

Small-scale, eco-friendly glamping on a working Devon farm, and the West Country coast nearby

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£115

/ night

Cheglinch Camping (Wild Camping)

8. Cheglinch Camping (Wild Camping)

100%

(20)

47km from Porthcawl · 27 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping

Unspoiled countryside camping on the outskirts of a working Devon farm, offering far-reaching views and a relaxed atmosphere

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£16

/ night

Poole Farm

9. Poole Farm

100%

(17)

49km from Porthcawl · 2 units

Pods on a farm overlooking Woolacombe Bay in Devon

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£89

/ night

Fairlinch Camping

10. Fairlinch Camping

96%

(74)

54km from Porthcawl · 20 units · Tents, Motorhomes

Keep your eyes on the sky; buzzards, kestrels, peregrine, falcons and barn owls are all common visitors

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£14

/ night

Secret Spot Camping Saunton

11. Secret Spot Camping Saunton

99%

(140)

54km from Porthcawl · 12 units · Tents, Motorhomes

Finding this exclusive Devon spot is like making it on to the best VIP guest list in town

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£20

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Camp Couture

12. Camp Couture

100%

(17)

55km from Porthcawl · 4 units · Tents, Glamping

We Have 10 acres, 5 of which is woodland. Each let has its own private area with seating table and fire pit some of our let’s have either a hammock or swinging chair Tent pitches are in the woodland which also have their own private area with table chairs hammock fire pit and a camp kitchen to share. We have friendly residents of Alpaca, sheep, a goat and peacocks and chickens that you are welcome to feed with the supplied food. We have a local pub you can walk to across farmers fields about a 20 minute ramble. South Molton, a 3 minute drive away, has a small artisan market voted the best in the UK

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£35

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Cuddfan - The Hiding Place

13. Cuddfan - The Hiding Place

100%

(14)

58km from Porthcawl · 2 units

A secluded, riverside bell tent in the heart of The Black Mountains

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£40

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Yurt in the Orchard

14. Yurt in the Orchard

100%

(31)

60km from Porthcawl · 1 unit

A private, dog-friendly yurt with a hot tub overlooking a North Devon cider orchard

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£125

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Milkmaid Meadow Campsite

15. Milkmaid Meadow Campsite

100%

(18)

63km from Porthcawl · 30 units · Tents, Motorhomes

An open, green, back-to-basics space with homely local produce for sale

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£9

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Gurt Yurts

16. Gurt Yurts

100%

(23)

65km from Porthcawl · 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.

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£12

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Big Barn Camping

17. Big Barn Camping

99%

(65)

65km from Porthcawl · 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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Livit, Glamping by the coast

18. Livit, Glamping by the coast

98%

(48)

67km from Porthcawl · 9 units

Adventure-filled glamping with sea views to savour

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£55

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Becks Bay Campsite

19. Becks Bay Campsite

98%

(33)

75km from Porthcawl · 15 units · Tents, Motorhomes

A tiny, family-friendly campsite boasting bell tents and shepherds huts on the southern Pembrokeshire coast

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£16

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The Three Spaniels' Shepherd Hut

20. The Three Spaniels' Shepherd Hut

100%

(10)

77km from Porthcawl · 1 unit

A dog-friendly shepherd’s hut with a hot tub, set on a 26-acre Welsh farm 20 miles from Cardigan Bay

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£100

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Welcome to Hipcamp! If you're looking for a camping experience near Porthcawl, Wales, with a focus on surfing, you're in luck. We have over 2800 options available that cater to your preferences. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned pro, you'll find the perfect spot to catch some waves. With an average price per night of £25 and options as low as £10, there's something for every budget. Looking for recommendations? Check out our top campsites: Sweet Hill Farm (66 reviews), Celtic Camping and Bunkhouses (58 reviews), and South Dean Camping (40 reviews). Plus, our campsites offer popular facilities like cooking equipment, rubbish disposal, and the option for campfires. If you're looking to do more than just surf, there are plenty of other activities to enjoy, such as wind sports, boating, and exploring historic sites. So grab your board and get ready for an unforgettable camping experience!

98% (544) • 599 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Porthcawl

Ivy Cottage Caravan Park

100%

(10)

77km from Porthcawl · 1 unit

A dog-friendly shepherd’s hut with a hot tub, set on a 26-acre Welsh farm 20 miles from Cardigan Bay

Pets

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Campfires

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£100

/ night

Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community

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James

October 2025

5 m Class B

2 nights at Ivy Cottage Caravan Park

Great location for great walks and to explore the Gower. The King Arthur nearby has great food. Facilities were excellent, clean with hot showers. Everything you need.

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Lis

October 2025

3 m Class B

1 night at Ivy Cottage Caravan Park

Lovely rural sight with lots of choice of pitches. Although you have to choose before you go so you may not realize how close to the toilets you'll be or whether you are in an exposed spot. We got a strong wind up the top, but it was October. There are great views from the top field. The toilets and shower facilities are very good and spotless. There is a beautiful ( but not easy) walk down through the woods to the sandy burroughs and beach, which was difficult for us with some physical disabilities. You could not get a wheel chair down there. Great place for people who love walking, nature and rare plants. Great for families.

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Niome

October 2025

With kids

Weekend Trip to Westland Farm

brilliant place to stay, very relaxed there but if you need anything they was there. me and my partner stayed here with our 2 daughters and our dog and it was 100% one of the best places we have been to, great veiws, great facilities. all in all will 100% be staying again and maybe try the other cabins.

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Vicki

September 2025

With kids

Weekend Trip to Yurt in the Orchard

The yurt in the orchard is a lovely, peaceful place to stay. Chris was welcoming and the cream teas were an absolute treat. We had a great time as a family of 4 and our boys loved the hot tub! We would love to return one day. 😀

Katie

September 2025

With pets

Weekend Trip to Yurt in the Orchard

Very private, lovely place so quiet, facilities were great, Chris was amazing and went ab9ve and beyond for us. Even put gazebo up over the seating area as on arrival it was raining hard. Yurt was amazing bed was really comfortable. Hot tub was an added bonus and the Bluetooth speaker was a nice touch. our dogs absolutely love the grounds. Would highly recommend. And I think we will be back again one day.

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Polly

September 2025

6 m Class B

2 nights at Ivy Cottage Caravan Park

Secret gem, good facility, quiet and great location. I actually dont want to write to much as perfect and want to keep it quiet.

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Joanne

September 2025

3 m Class B

Weekend Trip to Ivy Cottage Caravan Park

Beautiful views. Nice and quiet. Close to the beach. Great shower

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Ashik

September 2025

2 nights at Cuddfan - The Hiding Place

Thanks Mark for the lovely stay! The area is secluded and picturesque, which really gave us the feeling of living a nomadic life with just the basic amenities. A few tips for future visitors: Bring a hanging light or headlamp, as it gets very dark and there’s no lighting provided. There’s a gas stove and cooking area, but you’ll need to bring your own utensils. Pack warm duvets and thick jackets if you’re visiting in autumn, as nights can get very cold. 🚗 Important: Do not drive your car down to the tent. Park just after entering the gate and walk down instead. I missed the host’s message about this, got stuck trying to drive back up, and had to be rescued by a farmer with his tractor (thankfully the host responded quickly and was super helpful!). Despite that little adventure, I absolutely loved the stay and would highly recommend it if you’re looking for a unique experience without the hassle of putting up a tent yourself.

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Myrtle

September 2025

Tent

1 night at Milkmaid Meadow Campsite

It's a peaceful, quiet site, and we were treated to an evening of watching swallows followed by an incredible moon rise. We wouldn't hesitate to come back.

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Hannah

September 2025

5 m car

With kids

Weekend Trip to Porte Meadows

A lovely last minute find. The location is good and the facilities great, we will be back 😊

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Peter

August 2025

Tent

3 nights at Secret Spot Camping Saunton

Fabulous 3-field site, fantastically located and very quiet after the August Bank Holiday. Cleanest showers, toilets and guest hut with very friendly and helpful hosts. I'd say more, but it's supposed to be a secret.

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Jess

August 2025

With kids

2 nights at Livit, Glamping by the coast

Amazing quiet spot (except for some noisy sheep!), plenty of space per pitch & lovely sea views. excellent shower and toilet facilities a very short walk away. Picnic bench and fire pit and wood provided. The tent itself was amazing - looked brand new, on a raised deck which kept it dry and clean & chairs to sit and watch the sun rise with a cuppa, comfy warm beds, rugs, blankets, hot water bottles all provided. Cute little “kitchen” hut with a gas hob and kettle and pans and crockery and cool box - everything we needed for a short break was thought of and provided. Great communication with the hosts beforehand as well. Would highly recommend and love to return if we’re in the area again.

Enjoying the lush green surroundings of the camp area on the provided hammock

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Josh

August 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Camp Couture

Had a really great time camping at Camp Couture. The facilities were fantastic, lots of space and beautiful setting. Nick was a brilliant host, help us move our stuff to our pitch and was friendly throughout. Would 100% recommend!

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Dani

August 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to South Dean Camping

We had a wonderful time here, with a beautiful seaside view and the added bonus of catching the sunset in a truly special way. The facilities were excellent – clean toilets, hot showers, and the option to buy a bundle of logs and a fire pit, which made the evenings extra enjoyable. It was also nice to have plenty of space between pitches, giving us a relaxed and comfortable stay. Everyone we met was very friendly and helpful, which added to the experience. The only downside was the mobile network coverage – it only worked when we were close to the facilities, but there was no signal at the pitch itself, so it’s good to be prepared for that. Other than that, everything was perfect. Definitely 5 stars from us. Thank you, South Dean Camping, for having us – we’re already looking forward to returning!Dani & Alex

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David

August 2025

Tent

4 nights at Secret Spot Camping Saunton

What a wonderful find. Relatively close for a camping site to lots of local amenities and all of the wonderful opportunities that Croyde, Saunton and Wollacombe offer for jut getting out there and calling. The campsite is well maintained and good value. Steve is so knowledgeable and informative and will guide you through what to do and see.

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Matt

August 2025

5 m Class B

With pets

1 night at Ivy Cottage Caravan Park

Lovely campsite with modern and clean facilities. Wonderful location with a short walk to a gorgeous beach.

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HM

August 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Strawfields Cabins and Camping

Look no further – just book it! The site was spotless and really well-kept, with a lovely play area that kept the kids happy. It’s perfectly located, close to amazing spots like the rocky valleys and Tarr Steps, with stunning surroundings all around. Alex was absolutely amazing – so friendly, welcoming, and always happy to help. If you’re looking for a place around North Devon, this is definitely it. We can’t wait to come back!

Ambient lighting bathing the pod with a warm glow in the evening

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Vaibhav

August 2025

4 nights at Poole Farm

The pod is located in a private farm and felt like a little escape from the rest of the world. The view of Woolacombe bay from the pod is stunning and if you're lucky with the weather, the sunset view is incredible too. The pod is well equipped and spacious enough for 2 adults and an infant (we were able to fit a travel cot inside too!). Would highly recommend this to anyone travelling to the area!

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Josh

August 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to South Dean Camping

Incredible views. Off the beaten track. Some fantastic walks both ways on the SW Coastal Path. Clean facilities and warm showers that don’t take away from the more wild feel of the place. What more could you ask for?!

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Gabs

August 2025

Tent

4 nights at South Dean Camping

The campsite overlooks a breathtaking view, quite remote from the busyness of life. Not ideal for surfing as need to drive a bit to a surf beach. However ideal to get away and unwind with nature and explore what the Tarka Trail has to offer . V clean and well looked after.