Best Beach Camping Near Penarth 2025

Beach camping in Penarth puts you close to the waves and sea air, with over 300 spots tailored for seaside stays. You’ll find campsites dotted along the coast, many with direct access to sand and shingle, so you can wake up and wander straight onto the beach. Top picks include South Dean Camping (169 reviews), Brig's Farm (66 reviews), and Westland Farm (46 reviews), each with its own character and plenty of repeat visitors. Facilities like toilets, pet-friendly policies, and campfires keep things practical, while fishing, wildlife-watching, and hiking fill your days. Nights start from as low as £12, though most pitches land around £100. Bring sturdy pegs—the coastal wind can pick up fast. Rubble bags and recycling points are standard, so keeping the beach tidy is easy. Book ahead for weekends; locals and travellers know these spots fill up quickly when the sun is out.

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Top-rated campgrounds

Beach camping in Penarth puts you close to the waves and sea air, with over 300 spots tailored for seaside stays. You’ll find campsites dotted along the coast, many with direct access to sand and shingle, so you can wake up and wander straight onto the beach. Top picks include South Dean Camping (169 reviews), Brig's Farm (66 reviews), and Westland Farm (46 reviews), each with its own character and plenty of repeat visitors. Facilities like toilets, pet-friendly policies, and campfires keep things practical, while fishing, wildlife-watching, and hiking fill your days. Nights start from as low as £12, though most pitches land around £100. Bring sturdy pegs—the coastal wind can pick up fast. Rubble bags and recycling points are standard, so keeping the beach tidy is easy. Book ahead for weekends; locals and travellers know these spots fill up quickly when the sun is out.

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Top-rated campgrounds

1. South Dean Camping

98%

(307)

59km from Penarth · 70 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Barnstaple, Devon, South West England

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

2. Hideaway Camping

98%

(43)

103km from Penarth · 17 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Okehampton, England

Carefree camping and glamping in Devon with a nature-friendly setting and imaginative owners

3. Berry's Ground Lane Campsite

100%

(18)

56km from Penarth · 40 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Martinhoe, England

Lovely wild camping pitches on the North Devon coastline. You will be one of a maximum of 6 pitches in a large field on the beautiful North Devon coast with incredible sea views. We can provide a firepit to borrow and you can purchase logs onsite so you can stargaze and chatter around the fire - back to nature! We are based just outside the pretty hamlet of Martinhoe in North Devon, a stone's throw from the SW Coast Path. There is a historic Roman Beacon closeby and plenty of wildlife around, we'd be surprised if you didn't see deer in the neighbouring fields! There is a compost loo and a water point, but no electricity / wifi - delightfully off-grid. Situated on an organic working farm this is the perfect place to escape!

4. Stones and Stars Boutique Glamping

136km from Penarth · 2 units · Glamping · England

Escape to "Stones and Stars" - a brand new boutique glamping site with 5-10 tents surrounded by nature in a peaceful quarry on the edge of two lakes. Named after the star Sirius, this 5m luxury Bell tent has comfy bedding and everything you need to reconnect with nature. Explore nearby sandy beaches, forests and the vibrant maritime city of Plymouth or the remote Dartmoor. Charming communal areas and brand new luxury showers and toilets. Nature, comfort and adventure awaits!

5. Sweet Hill Farm

94%

(296)

113km from Penarth · 10 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Dorset, South West England

Simple, almost-wild, seaside camping on the Isle of Portland

6. Pittaford Farm

99%

(67)

131km from Penarth · 15 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Kingsbridge, England

A campfire-friendly site in South Devon, with a beach, a nature reserve and a pub all less than 45 minutes' walk away

7. Westland Farm

100%

(140)

60km from Penarth · 21 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Barnstaple, Devon, South West England

Camping and glamping on a working farm, with yurts, huts with hot tubs, and simple, spacious, sociable camping pitches

8. Teddy's Farm

99%

(154)

134km from Penarth · 95 units · Tents, Glamping · Hampshire, South East England

Family-friendly pop-up camping in the heart of the New Forest.

9. Cowpots Camping

100%

(71)

108km from Penarth · 22 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Ciffig, Wales

Camping with 'en-pitch' facilities on a working farm that produces the finest homemade ice-cream for miles

10. Glan Y Mor Camping

98%

(83)

124km from Penarth · 15 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · St Petrox, Pembrokeshire, South Wales

A super-friendly, family-run campsite on the edge of Pembroke

11. Hillfort Camping

98%

(83)

144km from Penarth · 15 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Pencaer, Wales

Camping and glamping in secluded pitches on top of the world in Pembrokeshire. Views don’t get much better than this.

12. Big Barn Camping

99%

(65)

100km from Penarth · 17 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Laugharne, Carmarthenshire, South Wales

Care-free camping and glamping in the heart of Carmarthen Bay's Dylan Thomas country.

13. Cornish Tipi Holidays & Camping

97%

(147)

146km from Penarth · 168 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Cornwall, South West England

Wake up to the sound of birdsong, go swimming before breakfast in the clear water of a secluded lake. Cook your bacon and eggs over an open fire while you plan your day, or just laze it away in the peace and quiet of your own personal tipi. You can always go fishing tomorrow, and walk along the cliffs the day after that… The site is a unique woodland valley folded around a clear, spring-fed lake created from the old Tregildrans Quarry. Our tipis and tent pitches are dotted about this secret 20 acres full of ferns, bluebells, oak and meadowsweet. Left in peace for many years there's been no modern chemicals or poisons on the land, meaning we've got bluebells, dormice, Red Admirals and shy woodland Jays for you to spot. It’s a place set apart from the rush and clutter of the modern holiday experience, with an atmosphere that makes you forget the world outside, and just lounge, ramble, or potter about in a boat. We're committed to giving you a genuinely individual service from first contact to your time staying with us. We established CTH in 1996. This was the first and we believe still is the best tipi holiday site in the UK. We know our area inside out and can always help with local knowledge or contacts if you need them. We want to offer our guests a sustainable holiday. A return to real camping means the lowest possible impact on the land and environment - our tipi poles don’t even break the surface of the earth. Your footprint while here could only be bettered by a survival expert. You don't have to fly! a major bonus, and we source all our wood, fish and canvas locally and work with local people wherever possible.

14. Rainbolts Hill Farm

94%

(104)

139km from Penarth · 75 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Pembrokeshire, South Wales

An established campsite a mile-and-a-half from Newgale Sands, with campfires allowed and eco-friendly facilities

15. Walnut Farm Glamping

97%

(39)

80km from Penarth · 8 units · Glamping · Bridport, Dorset, South West England

Cosy en-suite yurts with acres of space, campfires, a hot tub and wild swimming on site.

16. Smugglers Cove Boatyard

97%

(94)

136km from Penarth · 7 units · Tents, Glamping · Gwynedd, North Wales

Camping and rustic glamping in a working boatyard with an exceptional waterside location on the Dyfi estuary

17. Coppet Hill

100%

(88)

79km from Penarth · 18 units · Tents, Glamping · Bridport, England

Wildlife-friendly camping and glamping with private loos at each pitch, 15 minutes' drive from the coast

18. LEE MEADOW FARM CAMPING

95%

(11)

74km from Penarth · 45 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Ilfracombe, England

Traditional camping with lovely farm shop and take away Bike hire Zip wire camping shop Camp fires allowed bell tent glamping stays available cycle trail at the end of the lane situated just off the South West Coast Path 5 min drive from award winning Woolacombe Beach set in the beautiful countryside with some amazing views some of the sea electric hookup available grass pitches free hot showers washing up facilities family bathroom plenty of room for everyone to have a lovely time

19. Lepe Beach Campsite

89%

(149)

146km from Penarth · 20 units · Tents · New Forest, England

Traditional tent camping with views of the Solent and Isle of Wight. Oh and did we mention it's only 150 yards from the beach!?

20. Bush Farm Campsite

99%

(99)

136km from Penarth · 50 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Saltash, England

As close to wild camping as you can get on a rewilded 200-acre farm in Cornwall

Camper favorites near Penarth

Top-rated campgrounds reviewed by the Hipcamp community.

Cornish Tipi Holidays & Camping

97%

(147)

146km from Penarth · 168 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Cornwall, South West England

Wake up to the sound of birdsong, go swimming before breakfast in the clear water of a secluded lake. Cook your bacon and eggs over an open fire while you plan your day, or just laze it away in the peace and quiet of your own personal tipi. You can always go fishing tomorrow, and walk along the cliffs the day after that… The site is a unique woodland valley folded around a clear, spring-fed lake created from the old Tregildrans Quarry. Our tipis and tent pitches are dotted about this secret 20 acres full of ferns, bluebells, oak and meadowsweet. Left in peace for many years there's been no modern chemicals or poisons on the land, meaning we've got bluebells, dormice, Red Admirals and shy woodland Jays for you to spot. It’s a place set apart from the rush and clutter of the modern holiday experience, with an atmosphere that makes you forget the world outside, and just lounge, ramble, or potter about in a boat. We're committed to giving you a genuinely individual service from first contact to your time staying with us. We established CTH in 1996. This was the first and we believe still is the best tipi holiday site in the UK. We know our area inside out and can always help with local knowledge or contacts if you need them. We want to offer our guests a sustainable holiday. A return to real camping means the lowest possible impact on the land and environment - our tipi poles don’t even break the surface of the earth. Your footprint while here could only be bettered by a survival expert. You don't have to fly! a major bonus, and we source all our wood, fish and canvas locally and work with local people wherever possible.

Rainbolts Hill Farm

94%

(104)

139km from Penarth · 75 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Pembrokeshire, South Wales

An established campsite a mile-and-a-half from Newgale Sands, with campfires allowed and eco-friendly facilities

Walnut Farm Glamping

97%

(39)

80km from Penarth · 8 units · Glamping · Bridport, Dorset, South West England

Cosy en-suite yurts with acres of space, campfires, a hot tub and wild swimming on site.

Smugglers Cove Boatyard

97%

(94)

136km from Penarth · 7 units · Tents, Glamping · Gwynedd, North Wales

Camping and rustic glamping in a working boatyard with an exceptional waterside location on the Dyfi estuary

Coppet Hill

100%

(88)

79km from Penarth · 18 units · Tents, Glamping · Bridport, England

Wildlife-friendly camping and glamping with private loos at each pitch, 15 minutes' drive from the coast

LEE MEADOW FARM CAMPING

95%

(11)

74km from Penarth · 45 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Ilfracombe, England

Traditional camping with lovely farm shop and take away Bike hire Zip wire camping shop Camp fires allowed bell tent glamping stays available cycle trail at the end of the lane situated just off the South West Coast Path 5 min drive from award winning Woolacombe Beach set in the beautiful countryside with some amazing views some of the sea electric hookup available grass pitches free hot showers washing up facilities family bathroom plenty of room for everyone to have a lovely time

Lepe Beach Campsite

89%

(149)

146km from Penarth · 20 units · Tents · New Forest, England

Traditional tent camping with views of the Solent and Isle of Wight. Oh and did we mention it's only 150 yards from the beach!?

Bush Farm Campsite

99%

(99)

136km from Penarth · 50 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Saltash, England

As close to wild camping as you can get on a rewilded 200-acre farm in Cornwall

Stories from the community

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April

October 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Sweet Hill Farm

Lovely short walk to the lighthouses and great flat ground for camping. The team were super friendly and helpful when are car battery died!

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Angela

October 2025

4 m Class B

With pets

Weekend Trip to Sweet Hill Farm

I have always loved Sweet Hill Farm. It’s a lovely relaxed campsite with sea views and amazing walks nearby. Also, being able to have a camp fire is fantastic. The showers are brilliant too. The only disappointment for me this year is that the compost loos have been replaced with horrible portaloos! Please bring back compost loos, they are so much nicer!

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Beth

October 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Smugglers Cove Boatyard

We loved our stay at smugglers cove! The pitch is very well maintained with stunning views. It’s so peaceful and the fire pit was great in the evening. Facilities are clean and well kept, lovely to have warm water for washing up. We can’t wait to come and stay again in the spring/summer. We loved it!

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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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Mark

September 2025

Tent

1 night at Sweet Hill Farm

This was my first time camping here and I will definitely return again. Whilst SatNav got me most of the way, the directions on Hipcamp made the last little bit of the journey much easier. I was welcomed warmly at the well-stocked little cafe, and given a map to show my how to get to the field I pitched in. The tracks on-site are full of large potholes - so definitely something to be mindful of, especially if you have extremely low-suspension on your car! However, take it slow and easy and all is well here. I had the most amazing view, from where I pitched up, over to Portland Bill lighthouse. Both sunset and sunrise were stunning. Facilities here are extremely basic - but it’s enough for those that simply need to get away from life for a while and sleep under the stars without all the creature comforts of home. Of course, there is a place for being able to have all the mod-cons available, but this is camping the way it should be done! I wasn’t here long enough to speak to any of the other campers, but everyone seemed relaxed and there was no loud music or anything played into the night, meaning I could drift to sleep easily enough at the end of the day. Thank you all.

The pitches sits on a raised slate plateau, nestled under the treeline...separated from the other pitches by shrubs... (picture taken in early spring before a lot of the green leaves have grown back after winter!)

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Danielle

September 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Smugglers Cove Boatyard

Loved everything about this campsite, the location, the view, the privacy, the facilities and the hosts were very accommodating and flexible as I needed to make changes to my booking. Thank you for amazing stay and the memories we’ll keep forever.

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Yasmin

September 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Hillfort Camping

We had a fantastic stay. John the campsite owner was incredibly helpful, recommending local highlights and even put us up in one of the yurts when the weather turned. A real highlight is the viewpoint from the rock across the lighthouse and ocean. Highly recommend this site.

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Debbie

September 2025

5 nights at Smugglers Cove Boatyard

I loved the Boy John. There was so much attention to detail in everything on board. Very comfortable bed and plenty of lighting. Also clear instructions around the site, regarding water, showers, toilets etc. All facilities very clean. Nothing compares to having your own little bit of coastline !!

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Molly

September 2025

4 nights at Glan Y Mor Camping

We loved our stay in The Bunker at Glan y Mor! The bunker itself was spacious enough for the two of us, warm, and the bed was very cosy. It was stocked with everything we needed for cooking, and the wood stove inside was a nice touch. Its location on the campsite also made it feel more private, which was great. The firepit outside the bunker and handy access to firewood really added to our stay. The campsite is nicely landscaped and set out, and maintains a natural woodland area. The amenities are well laid out, well maintained and high quality. The radio playing ClassicFM in the toilet block was a nice touch. There is a communal fridge and firepit, as well as other basics such as a kettle. The campsite was quiet - we had no issues with noise even though the site was busy throughout our stay. Cath and Adam were friendly and responsive, welcoming us to the campsite and recommending us nearby places to visit. The campsite is within easy walking distance within the centre of Pembroke Dock, and is also centrally located to a range of points of interest in the region, making it a great base during your stay.

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Dominic

September 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Sweet Hill Farm

What a great experience! The staff were very friendly and accommodating with an amazing ray of amenities. The showers are basic but really clean and hot, lovely! Such good value for money I would highly recommend this campsite! Thanks guys!

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David

September 2025

Tent

2 nights at Sweet Hill Farm

This was my first time ever camping and I had a great time at this site, it's the perfect mix of rural, real camping with local amenities near enough especially for someone doing camping for the first time. Located right near the coast, it's a beautiful view, excellent facilities including showers and cafe. The only downside is that when I did arrive in the evening there was no one to greet us, even though the cafe should've been open at that time but other than that no complaints, wonderful hosts and would definitely go again.

Marie

September 2025

Tent

With kids

1 night at Smugglers Cove Boatyard

Amazing. Book it you won’t regret it. Best campsite of the trip.

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Joana

August 2025

With kids

3 nights at Walnut Farm Glamping

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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Joanna

August 2025

Tent

With kids

4 nights at Bush Farm Campsite

A beautiful, peaceful place to camp for a few days. We loved the rope swings over the river and how the butterflies gorged on fallen apples in the orchard. Lots of space even over the bank holiday weekend.

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Kathryn

August 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Rainbolts Hill Farm

Lovely camp site. Great shop with all the necessities and handy bits and pieces. Lovely staff. Clean toilets and facilities. Would definately choose here again. Very close to beaches and amazing scenery!!

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Lucy

August 2025

Tent

With pets

1 night at Berry's Ground Lane Campsite

Just what I was looking for :) Beautifully quiet and a stunning view X

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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

Wild Camping - Communal Meadow Tent Pitch

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Nick

August 2025

Tent

With kids

4 nights at Cornish Tipi Holidays & Camping

An interesting and wonderful spot that is a superb location for cornwall adventures and an incredible campsite with the lake and restaurant! They need to sort out the hot water and when they do it will be 5/5!

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Laura

August 2025

Tent

With pets

3 nights at Teddy's Farm

Wonderful experience camping at Teddy’s! Huge space, clean facilities, brilliant hot showers, and close to lovely walks and beaches. Highly recommend!

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Bronwyn

August 2025

Tent

With kids

4 nights at Coppet Hill

This campsite introduced me to 'quiet camping' - I was concerned that it could be 'too quiet' for my daughter, but the barn (which is fully equipped with games, tables/chairs, and a little shop/bar) provides a central place where everyone congregates throughout the day. Totally geared up for peace and quiet, being out in nature, yet some dedicated features not typically associated with camping (compost loo, fire pit, picnic table and water tap for each pitch was a dream!). And the hosts were friendly, full of fascinating facts and good conversation. Would highly recommend, I'm looking forward to heading back next year.