Campgrounds for backpackers in Northumberland
7 bookable campsites in Northumberland
All distances are calculated "as the crow flies".
Bowler’s Hill Campsite
Stockfield, Northumberland, England- Peaceful rural site on a working farm a half-hour drive from Newcastle
- Prudhoe 10 minutes’ drive; Whitley Bay 50 minutes
- One-acre dog exercise field; within five minutes' drive of pubs
Walkmill Campsite
Walkworth, Northumberland, England- Wild-style camping with amenities 10 minutes’ drive from Warkworth
- Druridge Bay Country Park 20 minutes’ drive; Craster 25 minutes
- Local produce; communal fridge; firepits for hire and wood for sale
Tarset Tor Bunkhouse and Bothy Holidays
Hexham, Northumberland, England- Eco site in Northumberland National Park and Dark Sky Park
- BYO woodland bar and barbecue area, firepits, play area and sauna
- Wildlife pond, bird hide and five-acre area for walking dogs
KMF Camping
Kirkharle, Northumberland, England- Small family campsite on the edge of Northumberland National Park
- Wallington five minutes' drive, and Vindolanda 35 minutes
- Bike storage; pick-up from stations; shops and café five minutes’ walk
Sunniside House
Hexham, Northumberland, England- Peaceful Northumberland site with views over the Tyne Valley
- Hadrian’s Wall 10 minutes’ drive; Newcastle 35 minutes
- Disposable barbecues welcome; firepits to hire
Pitch on the Wall Campsite
Heddon-on-the-Wall, Northumberland, England- Family-friendly back to basics site in rural Northumberland
- A five-minute drive to Heddon-on-the-Wall and Hadrian's Wall
- Campfires and barbecues allowed; historic pubs nearby
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Springhill Farm Holiday Accommodation
Seahouses, Northumberland, England- Peaceful site under two miles from beaches and coastal walks
- Family- and dog-friendly; a five-minute drive from Bamburgh
- On the coast near Seahouses, with a play area and dog-walking space
Elwick Campsite
Elwick, Northumberland, England- Wild-style camping on a peaceful working farm opposite Lindisfarne
- A 10-minute drive from Bamburgh and 15 minutes from Seahouses
- Well located for Ross beach; good stopover from the A1 two miles away
Pot-a-Doodle Do
Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland, England- Cabins with sea views within half an hour's walk of Cocklawburn beach
- Within half an hour's drive of Alnwick Castle and Berwick-upon-Tweed
- Café, arts centre and small shop at reception selling local produce
Wild Camping Northumberland
Hedley on the Hill, Northumberland, England- Secluded, private site on a working farm in rural Northumberland
- Newcastle and the North Pennines within a half-hour drive
- Stunning views across the Tyne Valley; woodland walks nearby
Valley View Camping
Hedley on the Hill, Northumberland, England- Peaceful hilltop campsite with spectacular views of the Tyne Valley
- A 20-minute drive to Derwent Reservoir; Newcastle-upon-Tyne 30 minutes
- Dark sky site for stargazing; gastropub five minutes' walk away
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North Bellshill Farm Campsite
Belford, Northumberland, England- Simple grass pitches at a Northumberland farm with coast views
- A 10-minute drive to Bamburgh; 15 mins to Northumberland National Park
- Peaceful dog-friendly rural location with easy access from the A1
Gallowmoor Farm Campsite
Alnwick, Northumberland, England- Quiet pop-up farm site on the edge of the Northumberland coast
- Alnwick 10 minutes' drive; Seahouses a quarter of an hour away
- Set on a working arable and sheep farm; dogs on leads welcome
Low Hedgeley
Alnwick, Northumberland, England- Northumberland wild camping site with views of the Cheviot Hills
- Linhope Spout Waterfall 20 minutes’ drive; Bamburgh Castle 35 minutes
- Dogs welcome; dark skies for stargazing; fishing pond nearby
Middle White Hill Camping
Kirkwhelpington, Northumberland, England- Back to basics site with large pitches on a family-run livestock farm
- A 10-minute drive to Wallington Hall and 25 minutes to Hadrian's Wall
- Family-friendly, with easy access to the St. Oswald’s Way
Hadrian's Meadow
Wall, Northumberland, England- Scenic wild camping meadow right next to Hadrian's Wall Path
- A 10-minute drive to Hexham; half an hour to Newcastle
- Close to Northern Saints Trail and St Oswald's Way for walkers
Ravenscleugh Wild Swimming and Camping
Otterburn, Northumberland, England- Small, secluded site on a farm by the Northumberland National Park
- Hadrian's Wall and Alnwick Castle within a 45-minute drive
- Private lake on site for swimming; bring your paddleboards or canoes
Hilltop Hangout
Alnwick, Northumberland, England- Pop-up site for short stays in Northumberland National Park
- Cragside 20 minutes' drive; Alnmouth 35 minutes
- Secure bike storage on request; polite dogs (on leads) welcome
Brunton Airfield Campsite
Chathill, Northumberland, England- Wildlife haven on a Northumberland pop-up farm site near the coast
- A 15-minute drive to Craster and 10 minutes to several beaches
- Pop-up site with firepits and barbecues to hire; pubs nearby
Spindlestone Farm
Belford, Northumberland, England- Camping field overlooking Bamburgh Castle and Northumbrian countryside
- A 30-minute walk to Budle Bay beach; 25-minute drive to Alnwick Castle
- Small, back-to-basics farm site near pubs, restaurants and shops
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