Braunton Sands Campsite
View prices & book
/-4.166905757513845,51.10587241956238,12,0,0/376x277@2x)
- Family-friendly north Devon site on the outskirts of Braunton village
- A five-minute drive from Saunton Sands, the nearest beach
- Views over Taw estuary; several surf beaches and surf schools nearby
Campground type
29
29
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- Group bookings of 4 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
- Single-sex bookings of 4 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- No electric barbecues allowed.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri, 3 July to
Site types & availability
17 
Powered grass tent or motorhome site
6 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Site size: Max 10m width × 10m depth (100m²)
Arrival daysFrom GBP 35 (GBP 35)
View prices & book
- 14
Unpowered grass tent or motorhome site
6 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Site size: Max 10m width × 10m depth (100m²)
Arrival daysFrom GBP 50 (GBP 50)
View prices & book
Reviews
97% would recommend this campground to a friend
94% would stay here again
What customers say
A friendly, tidy pop-up with a top location near Braunton shops and beaches. Owners are helpful, facilities (showers!) are clean and good value. Can get busy, so toilets/showers might be tight. Right next to the cricket club for a drink and pizza.
Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews.
Last updated 14/07/2026
16 
Filter by topic
Everything… James is a fantastic host,…
Powered grass tent or motorhome site
Liked Everything… James is a fantastic host, extremely welcoming & helpful.
Pitch sizes are good & well kept.
Lovely hot showers, washing up area with hot water & complimentary dish soap.
Freezer access for food storage and only a 7 minute walk into Braunton.
Sunsets are superb….bonus at the end of a restful day
I can highly recommend and I’m hoping to go again before the end if it’s season
Disliked Absolutely nothing
Recommend to friends Visit again
From the manager: Hi Jules
Thank you so much for your lovely review. It was an absolute pleasure having you come stay with us at Braunton Sands and look forward to seeing you again 😀
Excellent little campsite. Great price and location,
Unpowered grass tent or motorhome site
Liked The campsite is in a perfect location if staying in the North Devon area. Close to the Braunton pubs and Tescos for supplies. But once at the campsite you have views over the Great Fields and the local cricket pitch. Gets the evening sun so great for relaxing and having a BBQ. BBQ's are permitted.
Croyde and the beaches are just a few minutes drive.
The pop up campsite has good facilities nice hot showers and a good washing up area. The family run campsite owners are great hosts and are very helpful. Good prices for a couple of nights stay.
We will be staying again in our camper.
Recommend to friends Visit again
From the manager: Hi Tim lovely to meet you both and thank you for your kind review. Hope to see you again soon 😀
Everything about it. And the owners…
Powered grass tent or motorhome site
Liked Everything about it. And the owners were wonderful & welcoming
Recommend to friends Visit again
From the manager: Hi Claire many thanks for your kimd review and delighted that you guys enjoyed your stay with us. Looking forward to seeing you all again in August!
Enjoyed the site great location…
Powered grass tent or motorhome site
Liked Enjoyed the site great location
Recommend to friends Visit again
From the manager: Thank you very much for your comments and really pleased you enjoyed your stay.
We had a fabulous week here and have booked again for next year!
Powered grass tent or motorhome site
Liked Quiet and peaceful but close enough to walk to pubs and restaurants.
Excellent beaches close by. We particularly loved Saunton Sands and dogs are welcome all year (a must for us as we have a 10 month old lab).
Disliked Would have liked a couple more toilets and showers during the busy bank holiday but it wasn't a big deal.
Recommend to friends Visit again
From the manager: Thank you very much for your kind comments and so pleased you enjoyed your stay. Look forward to seeing you next year.
Small flat and easy access to…
Powered grass tent or motorhome site
Liked Small flat and easy access to town centre and a large Tesco express.
Showers are hot.
The owner is so nice and helpful.
Disliked A little investment in refurbing the utilities would really boost the site.
Recommend to friends Visit again
From the manager: Thank you very much for your review and all feedback is taken onboard. Pleased you enjoyed your stay.
Overall a pleasant stay, facilities were cleaned and re stocked daily.
'%20stroke='%23cf142b'%20stroke-width='4'/%3e%3cpath%20d='M30,0%20v30%20M0,15%20h60'%20stroke='%23fff'%20stroke-width='10'/%3e%3cpath%20d='M30,0%20v30%20M0,15%20h60'%20stroke='%23cf142b'%20stroke-width='6'/%3e%3c/svg%3e "Reviewer's country: United Kingdom"){kind=small}
Anonymous Powered grass tent or motorhome site
Liked Good sized level pitches.
Easy walk to local shops and pubs.
Good showers that stayed on rather than the usual ones that you have to keep pressing the button to turn on.
Disliked Could do with some additional toilet/washing up facilities.
Only Two toilets with sinks inside the cubicle caused issues as people would stay in there longer in the mornings brushing teeth, washing etc.
Urinal right by the washing up area was a little odd.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Lovely spot. Close to beaches in all facilities
Anonymous Powered grass tent or motorhome site
Liked A lovely little site . Lovely friendly owners. I'm walking distance to all the shops and pubs you need.
Disliked Not really dislikes just just comments ..More showers than toilet s can be a bit competitive in the morning for your visit to the loo . And what's with the urinal right by the washing up? 😂 Also a little bit narrow. Hard to swing your vehicle in without going over someone else's pitch ...
Recommend to friends Visit again
Friendly owner,great location, clean and tidy…
Powered grass tent or motorhome site
Liked Friendly owner,great location, clean and tidy .
Disliked Urinal not having a door ! Toilet and showers basic but clean but limited when site was full.
Recommend to friends Visit again
From the manager: Thank you very much for your comments always much appreciated.
Overall great weekend short drive to beach
Unpowered grass tent or motorhome site
Liked Nice pitch. Great views distant dunes. Tesco was a short walk fir supplies
Disliked Was busy, all the pitches were full peak usage times at toilets and showers required queuing
Recommend to friends Visit again
From the manager: Thank you for your comments and take all feedback on board.
Features
'/%3e%3cpath%20d='m49%2080.354.023.036s24.224-37.171%2024.224-49.393C73.247%2013.015%2060.97%205.191%2049%205.166c-11.97.025-24.247%207.849-24.247%2025.831%200%2012.221%2024.224%2049.393%2024.224%2049.393l.023-.036Zm-8.398-50.371a8.398%208.398%200%201%201%2016.796%200%208.398%208.398%200%200%201-16.796%200Z'%20style='fill-rule:nonzero'%20transform='matrix(.58088%200%200%20.58088%20-7.405%20-3)'/%3e%3c/svg%3e){kind=small}
Pop-up campground
Dogs 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 Laundry Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearbyType
Medium (26-50 sites) Pop-up campgroundNearby leisure
Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Surf school nearbyLocation
Braunton Sands Campsite
Field Lane
Braunton
Devon
England
EX33 1ES
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
51.10587°N
4.16691°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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saunton Sands | 4.1 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Croyde Bay | 5.8 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Excellent | Good |
| Putsborough | 5.8 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Woolacombe Village | 7.9 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Westward Ho! | 8.4 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
RHS Garden Rosemoor 18.2 km
National Trust
Arlington Court and the National Trust Carriage Museum 13.6 km
Heddon Valley 20.6 km
Watersmeet 28.7 km
Lundy 35.2 km
Holnicote Estate 43.5 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
SAUNTON COURT 3 km
ISLEY MARSH (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 05/04/1990) 3.6 km
Saunton - Croyde - Putsborough - Fruit and Nut Trail 3.9 km
Croyde – Saunton Down – Middleborough Hill – Croyde 4.9 km
CHAPEL WOOD (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 21/11/1950) 5.2 km
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.
Want to know more about camping in Devon?
Frequently asked questions
- Does Braunton Sands Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Braunton Sands Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Braunton Sands Campsite? Away from north Devon’s surfing beaches, Lynmouth (40 minutes’ drive) is packed with cutesy fishing cottages and arty boutiques, and connected by a steep cliffside funicular railway to its smaller twin, Lynton. … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Braunton Sands Campsite?
Read moreCamping and caravan Arrive: noon – 11:30 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Braunton Sands Campsite? From $67.50 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.