Sandparks Campsite

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  • Camping pitches with Widemouth Bay views in Cornwall
  • A five-minute drive from Bude; half an hour from Tintagel
  • Pub, shop, restaurant and surf hire all a couple of minutes' walk away
Ever dreamed of waking up to a sea view? Or perhaps stoking the flames of a campfire as the sun sets over the waves? Sign up for a bit of both with a stay at Sandparks Campsite, a friendly, informal site with pitches overlooking Widemouth beach in north Cornwall. Those in the know will no doubt recognise this name as being one of Cornwall’s top surfing beaches – and as well as viewing it from your pitch you can also get down there to hit the waves whenever you fancy from here. And it’s not just the beach that’s handy: a pub (with top-notch Cornish ales), a restaurant (with fresh seafood) and a shop (with local meat and fish for your barbecue) are all a mere 50 metres away from the site. There’s also surfing kit hire available for those who don’t have their own board. If you fancy exploring a little further afield, it’s worth noting that this is a fine spot for getting out to walk on the South West Coast Path or to spend some time roaming around north Cornwall. Bude is about a 40-minute walk or five-minute drive away and you can get to the likes of Boscastle, Tintagel and Bodmin Moor within half an hour’s drive. Life on site is pretty simple, but guests have access to a waste disposal point, a washing-up area and a modern toilet and shower block. Barbecues and campfires are both permitted at this laidback spot, as are visiting dogs.

Site type

Tent pitches 100
Motorhome pitches 100
Touring caravan pitches 100
Open now
Opens 11 April
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, 11 Apr to

Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

Tent pitchesTouring caravan pitchesMotorhome pitchesLodges, cabins, pods or hutsCaravans for hireRent a tent
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2 adults
0 children

Reviews

9.5

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97% would recommend this site to a friend

96% would stay here again

What customers say

This site boasts a superb location directly opposite Widemouth Bay beach, offering stunning sea views and easy access for surfing and coastal walks. Guests consistently praise the immaculately clean and modern facilities, including showers and outdoor wash-down areas. The friendly and helpful staff, particularly wardens Sue and Gary, contribute to a relaxed atmosphere. Nearby pubs, restaurants, and a shop add to the convenience. While some mention occasional wind and occasional crowding during peak times, the overall feedback is overwhelmingly positive, with many planning return visits.

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The site was immaculate, showers toilets and washing up area were all…

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Anonymous

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Liked The site was immaculate, showers toilets and washing up area were all spotless and reception personnel were really friendly

Disliked No on-site entertainment but wasn’t needed as beach across the road

Recommend to friends Visit again

Would return , wonderful location and views and great facilities

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Anonymous

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Liked Facilities were fantastic . Greeted by a friendly helpful young lad who booked us in and gave us all the information we needed

Disliked The rude way we treated by the older chap in reception on our first evening 12/08

Recommend to friends Visit again

The perfect campsite. Can’t wait to return.

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Anonymous

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Liked Everything. Location, facilities, friendly hosts who were attentive and generous. Top marks!

Disliked Nothing.

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Anonymous

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Liked Everything!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Just perfect, beautiful view, great facilities, everything that you need…

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Corina B.

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Liked Just perfect, beautiful view, great facilities, everything that you need in a camping site, very clean.
Definitely we will be back

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Great family, dog friendly site near a popular beach.

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Michelle C.

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Liked Showers and toilets great & kept really clean & tidy.
Pitch sizes large and very relaxed feel about the site.
Pub nearby great food & prices reasonable but book in busy times to avoid disappointment.
Great little unit on site, selling, bacon, egg, sausage baps in the morning and food in the evening, again reasonable prices.

Disliked Washing up area, the worktops are wood, so hold water, and gets a bit soaked at times.

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definitely the best campsite ive found so far,been here twice.

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Sandra b.

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The view, the facilities are really good and clean. 5 minutes walk…

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Gilbert P.

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Liked The view, the facilities are really good and clean. 5 minutes walk to the beach.

Can reach Bude by car in 5 minutes to get to 2 different beach in Bude or Sea Pool.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Sunsets, waves and relaxation! An excellent site.

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Rachel L.

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Liked This is possibly the best campsite we have ever been to. The views are incredible, the peaceful nature of the site blew us away despite it being high season and the site being full. The new shower block is great and kept very clean all day. There are inside and outside showers available and even the outside ones are warm so you can rinse off all the sand when you get back from the beach. The owners were friendly and welcoming and on hand for any queries throughout our stay. The pitches are a good size and are well maintained and decent WiFi available.

There are lots of lovely local amenities - two fantastic bars/restaurants, a couple of cafes and a stunning beach great for rock pooling, surfing, body boarding, kite flying etc all within walking distance. Plenty to do in the local area too. And if sunsets are your thing, this place is perfect!

We absolutely loved our week here and hope to return in the future.

Disliked Nothing!

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Adrian H.

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Liked Fantastic place and so relaxing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Campfires allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Beach access 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 Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Local produce Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Communal freezer Communal fridge Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Farm Large (51-200 pitches)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at pitch Bathrooms: Step-free access Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible shower Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Surf school nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Sandparks Campsite

Marine Drive

Widemouth Bay

Cornwall

England

EX23 0AW

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

50.79532°N
4.55495°W

Nearest transport

Coach
2.4 mi The Strand
21.7 mi Bideford Quay
21.8 mi Bideford Quay
Rail
24.3 mi Gunnislake Rail Station
24.4 mi Coombe Junction Halt (Rail Station)
24.4 mi Liskeard Rail Station
Ferry
21.8 mi Bideford Ferry Landing
23.8 mi Rock Padstow Ferry Landing
23.9 mi Appledore Ferry Landing

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.

Local attractions

Widemouth isn’t the only bit of coastal Cornwall that’s easy to visit from here. Sandparks is also in a handy spot for outings to Bude (five minutes’ drive), where another top surf beach beckons, along with surf lessons and a sea pool for more gentle swims. Elsewhere along the coast, you could stop by in Boscastle (20 minutes) for a stroll around a traditional fishing village, or explore Arthurian legends at Tintagel Castle (half an hour) – perhaps also stopping by at the mystical St Nectan’s Glen (25 minutes) to see if you can spot pixies as you walk to the waterfall. Turning inland for a while, there are some great walks to be done on Bodmin Moor (25 minutes), or you could delve into the area’s history at Davidstow Airfield and Cornwall at War Museum (15 minutes). Other options for entertaining the kids might be the animals at New Mills Farm Park, the puzzle-themed attractions at Hidden Valley or the characterful residents of The Gnome Reserve and Wildflower Garden – all are about a half-hour drive away.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Widemouth Sand 0.2 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Summerleaze 2.5 mi Sea N/AExcellentGoodGood
Crooklets 2.8 mi Sea N/AExcellentGoodGood
Northcott Mouth 3.6 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentN/A
Sandymouth 4.5 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Tintagel Castle 12.6 mi

RHS Garden Rosemoor 20.9 mi

Rock Beach 23.5 mi

Cornwall's Crealy Great Adventure Park 26.7 mi

National Trust

Tintagel Old Post Office 12.6 mi

Lawrence House 13.7 mi

Lydford Gorge 22.2 mi

Cotehele 25.3 mi

Cotehele Mill 25.3 mi

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

Widemouth Bay - Coast and Country 0.4 mi

Marhamchurch - Bude - Canal Heritage 1.1 mi

Marhamchurch - Widemouth Nature Ramble 1.1 mi

Poundstock, Dizzard and Millook 2 mi

Pondstock to Dizzard - Woods and Country 2 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.

Nearest sites

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Sandparks Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Sandparks Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Sandparks Campsite? Widemouth isn’t the only bit of coastal Cornwall that’s easy to visit from here. Sandparks is also in a handy spot for outings to Bude (five minutes’ drive), where another top surf … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Sandparks Campsite?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  11 a.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  12 p.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  11 a.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  12 p.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Sandparks Campsite? From £30 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.