Efford Down Campsite
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- Pick your own pitches at this back to basics camping field in Cornwall
- A five-minute walk from Bude and the South West Coast Path
- Spacious hillside pitches; barbecues and dogs permitted
Site type
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Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- Group bookings of 4 or more units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Group bookings of 6 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Single-sex bookings of 4 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Bookings must not consist of more than 4 different households.
- If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
- Toilet rolls are not provided, please bring your own. Please note: your booking confirmation email should be printed and displayed on the driver's side of your vehicle's dashboard.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri 1 May to
Pitch types & availability
5 
Non-electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch
6 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Min 7m width × 7m depth (49m²)
Arrival daysFrom £27
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Electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch
6 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Min 7m width × 7m depth (49m²)
Arrival daysFrom £35
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No dogs allowedReviews
94% would recommend this site to a friend
93% would stay here again
What customers say
This is a well-located, peaceful campsite just a short walk from Bude town centre and beaches. Visitors praise its clean facilities, friendly atmosphere, and relaxed, back-to-basics feel. The site's location is consistently highlighted as a major advantage. Some reviews mention the hilly terrain and occasional issues with shower temperature or hot water for washing up, though many find the facilities perfectly adequate for a camping experience. The manager has addressed issues raised regarding vehicle size and electric hook-ups.
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Last updated 21/07/2026
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Lovely basic place to stay would definetly use again
Electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Lovely and quiet, 5 min walk into bude, facilities basic and clean, shower was cold but ok
Disliked Cold shower(maybe im soft );
Otherwise all good
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Nice and quiet Ideal for town…
Electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Nice and quiet
Ideal for town and beach
Recommend to friends Visit again
Perfect location for Bude, lovely relaxed site
Non-electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Fantastic location close to Bude, lovely atmosphere
Recommend to friends Visit again
Will defo return
Non-electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Peace, views, proximity to beach and town, general feeling of escapism.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Beautiful site with excellent facilities.
Non-electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Showers and toilets really nice! People running the site very friendly. Site very pretty, and really close to town and the beach.
Disliked Despite the quiet rules one small group did wake up at midnight talking loudly. Wouldn't care usually but liked the quiet rules because we wanted to get up really early. Rules could maybe be better signposted?
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Fantastic
Bell tent
Liked Beautiful camp site, very clean and tidy. All amenities were very clean aswell. Campsite owner was very lovey and very chilled. Very stress free and easy to find our bell tent and set up. Nice to wake up to the sounds of sheep and birds, and the campsite was very quite
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Great location.
Non-electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked We loved the simplicity and the peace and quiet of this site. The toilets and showers were very clean. The location was excellent for walking into Bude. We would definitely come back again.
Disliked Nothing!
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Anonymous Electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Nothing
Disliked Booked an electric pitch , on arrival with a large motorhome I discovered that that there was no electric hookups available, no space , called and was informed that I should squeeze in between a large party of campera that were obviously using our booked pitch , requested a refund and then had have the inconvenience of locating another site at last minute to accommodate. Wouldn't recommend at all attitude wasn't good.
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From the manager: Well now, my 'ansome, that's a bit of a different tale to the one we remember...
First things first, we only accept campervans and motorhomes up to 7 metres long, so that does keep things a bit snug when anything bigger turns up.
As for the electric hook-up, we've got plenty of 'em. Sometimes, if folk have parked a bit silly and spread themselves out like seagulls on a pasty, we simply ask 'em to budge up a touch so everyone can get where they're meant to. Nine times out of ten it's sorted in a minute with a smile.
We're sorry you decided not to stay, but we're genuinely pleased you found somewhere that suited you better. Every campsite's different, and every traveller finds the field that's right for them.
And finally... you mentioned a large party of "campera." Now I've lived and farmed in Cornwall all my life, and I'll admit I've seen some strange creatures over the years—but I still haven't figured out what a campera is. If you meant campervans, well, that's a different story altogether.
Safe travels, and all the best from Efford Down.
Location is fabulous for waking into…
Non-electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Location is fabulous for waking into Bude!
Toilets and showers basic but very very clean.
Most of the ground is uneven so best to have chocks
I think £27 a night was enough to pay.
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From the manager: Chocks Away!!!! Probably best to leave em in actually. Lots of love x
Would definitely visit again, possibly with larger ramps or something
Anonymous Electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Location, clean, laidback, lovely place!
Disliked Tricky to level vehicle even with levelling ramps.
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From the manager: Make sure you don't sleep with your head at the bottom..... of the slope that is!
Features
Dogs allowed
Campfires allowed
Leisure on site
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis WatersportsAmenities on site
Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Budget/backpacker Peaceful Walkers' paradise Wild campingUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby Shop nearbyType
Farm Small (11-25 pitches)Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Surf school nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearbyLocation
Efford Down Campsite
Vicarage Road
Bude
Cornwall
England
EX23 8LJ
Directions Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
50.82588°N
4.54941°W
Route directions
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
AirportPlease note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
Local attractions
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summerleaze | 0.4 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Good | Good |
| Crooklets | 0.7 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Good | Good |
| Northcott Mouth | 1.6 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | N/A |
| Widemouth Sand | 2.3 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Sandymouth | 2.4 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Tintagel Castle 14.3 mi
RHS Garden Rosemoor 19.7 mi
Rock Beach 25.2 mi
Cornwall's Crealy Great Adventure Park 28.6 mi
National Trust
Tintagel Old Post Office 14.3 mi
Lawrence House 15.3 mi
Lydford Gorge 23.1 mi
Lundy 23.9 mi
Cotehele 26.9 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Bude - Canal and Nature Reserve 0.1 mi
Bude - Canal and Coast 0.1 mi
Bude to Sandymouth 0.4 mi
Poughill - Bude - Northcott Mouth 1.5 mi
Battle of Stratton, 1643 1.5 mi
Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Efford Down Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Efford Down Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Efford Down Campsite? Around Bude, there are plenty of things to keep you busy. This pleasant resort has half a dozen different beaches to explore, with sandy spots, secluded coves, rockpools and the saltwater Bude … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Efford Down Campsite?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 2 p.m. – 9 p.m. Depart by: 12 p.m. On-site accommodation Arrive: 4 p.m. – 9 p.m. Depart by: 12 p.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Efford Down Campsite? From £27 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.