Tent campgrounds in South West England

North Cornwall Campsite @Pool Cottage

• Simple off-grid Cornwall site on a smallholding near Camelford
• Port Isaac, Tintagel and Polzeath beach within 20 minutes' drive
• Dog-friendly site with private bathrooms; easy access from A39

Green Oven Barn

• Basic wild camping in a quiet six-acre rewilding and wildflower meadow
• A 20-minute drive from Kingsbridge; 25 minutes to Totnes and Salcombe
• Yoga, qigong, Shiatsu and bodywork activities on site; pub nearby

Crooked Willows Farm

• Rural site on a working farm 10 minutes' drive from Wimborne Minster
• Bournemouth beach, Poole and the New Forest within a half-hour drive
• On the edge of the Holt Heath National Nature Reserve

Sunnyhaye Fruit Farm

• Semi-wild site on an eco fruit farm covering four acres of countryside
• Rural setting 25 minutes’ drive to Exeter and 20 to the Jurassic Coast
• Wildlife haven next to Woodbury Common for walks and birdwatching

Trewince Farm Holiday Park

East Greadon Wild Camping

• No-frills wild camping in fields with glorious views on a Devon farm
• A 15-minute drive to North Devon Wake Park, and 25 minutes to Bude
• Grass pitches near shops, pubs, family attractions and surfing beaches

Waterloo Inn Camping and Caravan Park

River Valley Campsite

• Quiet, simple site along the river Lyner under Cadson Bury Hill Fort
• A 15-minute drive from Cotehele and 20 minutes from Adrenalin Quarry
• Coarse fishing in the site's river; barbecues and firepits allowed

River Valley Holiday Park

• Peaceful family-run holiday park two miles from the coast
• Next to the River Winnick four miles from Mevagissey
• Indoor pool, play area, library, internet room and pets' paddock

Sandymouth Surf Town

• Eco-friendly coastal site set over 220 acres of countryside
• Widemouth Bay and Bude both within 15 minutes' drive
• Surf hire and lessons for groups and individuals of all abilities

Pitchperfect Camping

• Family-run, family-friendly, clean and welcoming site
• A 20-minute drive from Bath and Longleat; 45 mins from Cheddar Gorge
• Small shop, spotless facilities and safe space for kids to play

Beacon Cottage Farm Touring Park

Naish Farm

• Small pop-up site in a quiet village 15 minutes' drive from Sherborne
• Jurassic Coast beaches and Monkey World within 40 minutes' drive
• Artisan bakery on site selling gluten-free cakes, with vegan options

Widecombe Valley - Dartmoor Camping

• Quiet wild campsite in the village of Widecombe in the Moor
• Five minutes' drive to Haytor Rocks; 15 minutes to Bovey Tracey
• Central Dartmoor location on the banks of the river Webburn

Withy Water Caravan and Campsite

Freshwell Camping

• Overlooking the beach and a two-minute walk to the sands at Croyde
• Suitable for families and small- to medium-sized groups
• Bars, pubs, cafés and restaurants a 15-minute walk away

Gypsy Wagon Devon

• Dog-friendly, off-grid site in rural Devon surrounded by native woods
• A 20-minute drive from Bude’s beaches and half an hour to Dartmoor
• Communal space for cooking on a gas stove; walk into Holsworthy

Trewince Farm Touring

• Family-friendly farm site on the scenic Roseland peninsula
• Less than five minutes’ drive from spectacular sandy beaches
• Rambler’s paradise: South West Coast Path within 20 minutes’ walk

Trethias Farm Caravan Park

Wimborne Fishing Lake

• Peaceful site with fishing lake a short walk from Wimborne town centre
• Kingston Lacy and Knoll Gardens within a 10-minute drive
• Day fishing tickets and rod hire on site; barbecues welcome