Tent campgrounds for backpackers in South West England
100 bookable campgrounds with tent sites in South West England
All distances are calculated "as the crow flies".
Stowford Farm Meadows
Combe Martin, Devon, England- Countryside park on 500 acres, 15 minutes' drive from Woolacombe
- Woodland walks, nature trails, pool and riding centre on site
- Two on-site bars and a takeaway; play park and miniature golf
Tencreek Holiday Park
Looe, Cornwall, England- Lively family park five minutes' drive from the coast at Looe
- Huge range of facilities including cabaret room, bar, diner and café
- Indoor pool, toddlers' pool, swim lessons, sports room and shop
Stonehenge Campsite and Glamping Pods
Salisbury, Wiltshire, England- The closest outdoor accommodation site to Stonehenge
- Two pubs within walking distance, between 15 and 20 minutes away
- Dogs welcome and campfires allowed
Farway Countryside Park
Colyton, Devon, England- Rural camping 15 minutes’ drive from the Jurassic Coast in Devon
- A 15-minute drive from Beer and Seaton; 25 minutes from Lyme Regis
- Family-run park with rare breeds and walking trails to explore
Petruth Paddocks
Cheddar, Somerset, England- Spacious, relaxing and free-range camping with clean facilities
- Stunning views overlooking the Mendip Hills and Somerset Levels
- Fires encouraged: pits, kindling and logs delivered at a small charge
Chy Carne Holiday Park
Helston, Cornwall, England- Relaxed family park 10 minutes' walk from Kennack Sands
- Licensed shop, pizza takeaway, fire baskets and chimeneas on site
- Three amenities blocks with well-kept toilets and hot showers
Whitehill Country Park
Paignton, Devon, England- Family-run park on a former stud farm and in a wildlife haven
- Two and a half miles from the coast
- Heated outdoor pool, bar, café, shop, takeaway and craft centre
Atlantic Bays Holiday Park
Padstow, Cornwall, England- Pitches across 27 acres of parkland in Cornwall
- Within walking distance of St Merryn; a couple miles from beaches
- Well-stocked licensed shop and a bar-café on site
Wheal Rodney Holiday Park
Marazion, Cornwall, England- Small, cosy and family-run park a mile from Marazion
- A short walk from St Michael's Mount
- Free pool and spotless amenities
Branscombe Airfield and Camping
Seaton, Devon, England- Site with its own private airstrip with restored aircraft
- Within easy reach of Branscombe beach, Seaton and Beer
- Safe and enclosed play area; games room; plenty of space for play
Watermouth Valley Camping Park
Ilfracombe, Devon, England- Family-run, family-oriented site a short walk from Watermouth Bay
- A 10-minute drive to Ilfracombe; 25 minutes to Woolacombe beach
- On-site shop with maps available; access to the South West Coast Path
Dartmoor Shepherd's Huts
Newton Abbot, Devon, England- Glamping stays in Dartmoor National Park
- Just outside a moorland village and with woodland views
- Dogs welcome; firepit provided for each hut
Ashbourne Woods
South Brent, Devon, England- Peaceful, rural and hidden-away site on 68 acres of woodland
- Campfires encouraged; cosy pub 10 minutes' walk away
- Toilets, hot showers, laundry room and communal fire area
Barley Meadow Touring Park
Exeter, Devon, England- Scenic adults-only dog-friendly site in Dartmoor National Park
- Haven for hikers and bikers, 20 minutes from Exeter city centre
- On-site shop, information centre and secure off-lead dog area
Pilsdon View Camping
Bridport, Dorset, England- Friendly, spacious back-to-basics site in rural west Dorset
- A 10-minute drive from Bridport and 20 from Lyme Regis
- Eco-friendly site with an orchard, tyre swing and garden toys
Tregella Place Camping
Padstow, Cornwall, England- Rural site in a quiet grassland setting, a 10-minute drive to Padstow
- Under 10 minutes' drive from the beaches of Harlyn and Trevone
- On-site bar, live music at the weekend and street food in high season
Efford Down Campsite
Bude, Cornwall, England- 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
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Lansdown Campsite
Bath, Somerset, England- Peaceful Somerset escape at a family farm on the outskirts of Bath
- Bath Racecourse five minutes’ drive and Bath Abbey 15 minutes
- Communal firepit; barbecue hut, sauna and hot tub all extra
Leadstone Camping
Dawlish, Devon, England- Old-fashioned site with modern facilities
- A 10-minute walk to beach, dunes and nature reserve of Dawlish Warren
- Seven acres of grassland in a secluded setting
Bredy Farm
Bridport, Dorset, England- Traditional working farm with cider production and microbrewery
- Friendly, relaxed atmosphere and views of the Jurassic Coast
- Italian restaurant; tickets are extra for summer events and festivals
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