Campgrounds for backpackers in South West England

Quantock Camping

• Family-run site in landscaped grounds on the edge of the Quantocks
• A 20-minute drive from the Somerset coast; a mile from a local pub
• Woodland walk, dedicated barbecue area and far-reaching rural views

The Meadows Campsite

Monkey Chop Farm

• Dog-friendly site on a farm surrounded by the Dorset countryside
• A 25-minute drive to the Jurassic Coast; 45 minutes to Chesil Beach
• Pubs, farmers market within easy reach; fishing and kayaking nearby

Sheep Hill Campsite

• Single pitch for exclusive use set in two acres of private woodland
• Dartmoor National Park 10 minutes; Exeter 15 minutes
• Picnic table, two deck chairs, storage area and firepit included

Redlands Farm

Exford Hostel

• In the grounds of a hostel in Exmoor National Park
• Full access to hostel facilities
• Horse riding, photography help, fishing and Exmoor safaris available

Country To Coast Camping

• Rural pop-up campsite five minutes' drive from north Cornwall coast
• Tintagel Castle, Boscastle and Port Isaac all within 15 minutes' drive
• In the grounds of a brewery with beer garden and bistro on site

Great Jackleigh Farm

• Semi-rural pop-up site in the Axe Valley with generously sized pitches
• A mile from Axminster town centre; 15 minutes' drive from the coast
• Firepits welcome and firewood for sale; well-behaved dogs welcome

Time 4 Field Fun

Come to Good Farm

• Small, peaceful site in a valley 35 minutes’ walk from Loe Beach
• A 20-minute drive from Falmouth and 40 minutes from the Eden Project
• Fresh chicken and duck eggs available; pub a short walk away

Mendip View Camping

• Repurposed tour bus a 10-minute drive from the Mendip Hills, Somerset
• Cheddar Gorge 25 minutes’ drive; Weston-super-Mare half an hour
• Fully equipped kitchen; private wetroom; woodfired hot tub

Brimpts Farm

• Camping pods in a green glade on a working farm in Dartmoor
• A 25-minute drive to Tavistock market town and 30 to Ashburton
• Walks on and straight from the site; Dartmeet a 20-minute stroll away

The Field of Study

• Pop-up Eco-campsite with 12 large sun-sheltered forest glade pitches
• 3 acre privately-owned site with trees and wildlife ponds
• Ideal West Country Staycation base, near Taunton Somerset

Moor House Farm Shepherds Rest

• Peaceful get away on a working farm, on the Somerset levels
• Well maintained site, friendly owners

Treloan Coastal Farm Holidays

Folletts Farm