Tent campgrounds in South West England

Stoke Fleming Rough Camping

• Frill-free coastal site 20 minutes' walk from Blackpool Sands beach
• On the edge of Stoke Fleming village; 10 minutes' drive from Dartmouth
• Spectacular views across Start Bay; a few minutes' walk from a pub

Minehead and Exmoor Caravan Park

Bush Farm Bison Centre and Camping

• Farm centre with bison, elk and many other animals
• Farm walk, lake, duck hide, chipmunks, raccoons and more
• Playground, kids' farmyard and shop serving tea and light meals

Meadow Park Wild Camping

• Almost-wild camping in a scenic parkland location
• In the small village of Filleigh, 10 minutes' drive from South Molton
• Large unmarked tent pitches half a mile from the village pub

Dorothy Goes Glamping

• Off-grid glamping site in secluded Somerset countryside near Yeovil
• A 40-minutes drive to the Cerne Giant, and Glastonbury half an hour
• Gas stoves and hot tubs on site; pub and shop within 10 minutes’ drive

Knaveswell Farm

• Back to basics Purbeck pitches at the foot of Nine Barrow Down
• A 15-minute drive from Swanage and Studland beaches
• Excellent walking/cycling site on a lane from Swanage to Corfe Castle

Three Corners Meadow

• Peaceful dog-friendly Cornwall site three miles from the coast
• A 20-minute drive from Lantic Bay; 15 minutes to the Adrenalin Quarry
• Firepit with log seats and a barbecue area with indoor seating on site

West Wayland Caravan and Touring Park

Wheal Rose Caravan Park

• Family-friendly site close to A30 and three miles from Porthtowan
• Next to the Portreath Tramway for walks, cycling and horse riding
• Shop, playground and outdoor pool (heated in summer)

Allet Farm

• Pop-up camping field on a Cornish farm near Truro and Perranporth
• A 20-minute drive from Newquay’s zoo and Fistral surfing beach
• Wild camping close to a cider farm, pubs, shops and animal sanctuaries

Bickham Barn

• Wild camping site in a rural setting on an organic farm
• Just outside Kenn village and eight miles from the beach at Dawlish
• Within 15 minutes' drive of both Exeter and Dartmoor National Park

West Tober

• Secluded, peaceful and dog-friendly Cornwall campsite on Bodmin Moor
• Near Jamaica Inn; beaches 45 minutes' drive; simple, spacious and eco
• Stargazing, wildlife watching, spectacular views and rural moor walks

Parknoweth Farm Camping

• Pop-up site a five-minute walk from Botallack’s UNESCO heritage sites
• A 20-minute drive from Porthcurno and 25 minutes from St Ives
• Coastal park with an eco-friendly ethos and farm animals to feed

Bingham Grange

West Town Farm

• Peaceful eco-friendly campsite on 270 acres of Devon countryside
• A 10-minute drive from Exeter; 20 minutes from Dartmoor National Park
• Based on an organic working farm with on-site farm shop and farm trail

Knights Farm

• Simple grass campsite on a farm near Ottery St Mary in east Devon
• A 15-minute drive to Sidmouth beach and Crealy Theme Park and Resort
• Welcome hampers can be pre-booked; a well-stocked farm shop on site

Alpine Grove Touring Park

• Award-winning park in a green wildlife haven
• A mile and a half from Chard and 12 from Charmouth
• Heated outdoor pool, play area and firepits for hire

Sunny Lyn Holiday Park

Almost Wild

• Site with a wild-camping vibe near Yelverton, Dartmoor National Park
• Half an hour’s drive to Plymouth; Drake’s Trail Cycle Path 10 minutes
• Dark-skies pitches with firepits; just five minutes’ drive to pubs

Plough Point Farm

• Scenic countryside site 30 minutes’ drive from Jurassic Coast beaches
• A 15-minute drive from Poole, 30 minutes from Dorchester, Bournemouth
• Ramblers’ paradise on an extensive footpath network