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 1 April
Please note

Admission

  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Occupancy

  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Wed 1 Apr to

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Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

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2 adults
0 children
0 dogs
Dogs allowed

Reviews

9.5

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Spectacular scenery

98% would recommend this site to a friend

96% would stay here again

What customers say

This campsite boasts a fantastic location, just a short walk from Widemouth Bay beach, with many pitches offering stunning sea views. Visitors consistently praise the exceptionally clean and modern toilet and shower facilities, often highlighting the outdoor showers. The staff, particularly Sue and Gary, are frequently described as friendly, welcoming, and helpful. The site's relaxed atmosphere, proximity to pubs and restaurants, and accessibility to coastal walks are also popular. Some guests noted that pitches can be sloping and that the site can be exposed to wind.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews. Last updated 18/08/2026

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A real gem.

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 Niki E. 1 review

Electric grass pitch

Liked Facilties were immaculate. The site facilities are simple but very well looked after. Managed very well and staff very present. Atmosphere of the site is peaceful and focused on relaxation and enjoyment for all. Location is excellent. Beach, restaurants, cafe, shop are all a few minutes. Sunset is amazing. Site team are lovely.

Disliked Nothing. It exceeded our expectations in its simplicity.

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Daniel C. 1 review

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Everything

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Lovely clean showers and toilets, great…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Lovely clean showers and toilets, great location for the beach and the pub.

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Great campsite in amazing location.

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Alex R. 5 reviews

Electric grass pitch

Liked Location was first class, toilet block was the best ever. Walking path to beach and South West coastal path. Loved it. Had electric hook up on big pitch.

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Very hospitable. Great facilities clean toilet/shower…

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 Will M. 2 reviews

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Very hospitable. Great facilities clean toilet/shower block. Great location, close to Bude and other locations

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We will be back

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 Keith D. 1 review

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Staff were very helpful and kind
Site is in a great location
Very clean and tidy

Disliked No waste water discharge for camper vans

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A great location and dog friendly.…

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 Mandy D. 2 reviews

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked A great location and dog friendly. I liked that you could pick your pitch when you arrived instead of being allocated a spot. The toilet/shower/wash up facilities were clean, tidy and spacious and as its within walking distance of the beach the outside area for washing off sand before entering the shower block is a great idea , we were told we could use this area to rinse /cool our dog there if needed (we came in the heatwave)The site is not covered with streetlights which makes for a great view of the night sky . Checkout time was 12:00 which lead to a nice relaxed breakfast and packdown of our camp. I Would definatly stay again

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Lovely site but would benefit from some simple and thoughtful changes.

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Anonymous

Electric grass pitch

Liked Location, very close to the beach and two pubs for drinks and meals. Also, great access to the SW Coastal Path, as well as other paths and walks along around, including the Bude Canal.

Disliked Not dislikes so much, just some minor issues which can easily be resolved! Toilets and shower blocks are a very good standard and well kept. However, the shower stalls would benefit from more hooks to hang clothes and towel off, along with a shelf for a toilet bag or to put footware off the ground. Another minor point, the portable toilet waste location was not obvious and a simple sign would be helpful. Whilst we appreciated the laid back atmosphere of the site, it was clear many campers did not understand some basic etiquette, such as never take "shortcuts" between pitches. The simple layout, eg no hedging or obvious barriers separating pitches obviously contributed to this. Why complain? Well, our dog only ever barked when people were too bone idle to follow the proper routes and cut through the side between our pitch and our neighbours. We even had someone who aggressively objected to our dog as they took a shortcut and clumsily tripped on a guy rope supporting our windbreak, alarming our dog and disturbing our peace.
Finally, if you have a TV and want to use it, our experience was that it was impossible because of absolutely no signal. Not the end of the world, I know.

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Robin B. 1 review

Electric grass pitch

Liked Great site with excellent clean facilities. The staff work very hard to maintain the site and keep everything clean. Having wardens on site put us at ease, they were not prying but obviously like to keep an eye on the site.

Stunning views across to the sea at Widemouth Bay. Great accessibility to Bude and surrounding villages with a great choice of beaches close by. You can also walk the coastal path into Bude (there and back around 10km). We will absolutely return to this site.

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 Kate H. 1 review

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Laid back, convenient for beach , little shop and great pub by the entrance. Very clean facilities.

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Features

Dogs allowed

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.

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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:  11 a.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.