Campgrounds for backpackers in South West England
172 bookable campsites in South West England
All distances are calculated "as the crow flies".
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Opens April 30 9.6Watermouth 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
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8.2Stowford 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
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9Whitehill 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
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9.5Petruth 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
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9.1Wheal 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
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8Tencreek 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
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Opens July 3 9.1Seaview Farm
Weymouth, Dorset, England- Wild-style camping with stunning views over the Jurassic Coast
- A 10-minute drive from Weymouth; 15 minutes to Isle of Portland
- Footpath leading to the coast path; a short walk to pubs and amenities
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9.4Dartmoor 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
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8.7Treacle Valley Campsite
Newton Abbot, Devon, England- Relaxed and spacious site with views towards Dartmoor
- Within easy reach of Torbay's beaches and Dartmoor National Park
- Paignton Zoo, aquarium, seaside towns and more a short drive away
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Opens May 15 9.7Anchor Barrow Campsite
Perranporth, Cornwall, England- Dog-friendly site, 25 minutes’ walk to dog-friendly Perranporth beach
- A 20-minute drive to Newquay; 40 minutes to Eden Project
- On-site bar and kitchen, plus acres of space for games
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6.5Atlantic Camping
Bude, Cornwall, England- Family site within walking distance of Bude and surfing beaches
- Around half an hour's walk to a deli, bakery, cafés, pubs and tapas
- Couples also welcome; seashell craft studio on site
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9.1Menallack Farm Caravan and Camping Site
Falmouth, Cornwall, England- Secluded site with excellent views, set over two scenic acres
- Within four miles of Falmouth, the River Fal and sandy beaches
- Take the nature walk down the site valley through the bluebell wood
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9.4Blue Hills Touring Park
St Agnes, Cornwall, England- Peaceful Cornwall site with direct access to the South West Coast Path
- Perranporth, Porthtowan Beach and Truro within 20 minutes' drive
- Trevellas Cove and St Agnes village within walking distance
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9.5Leadstone 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
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9.2The Oaks Holiday Park
Looe, Cornwall, England- Small family-run park five minutes' drive from Looe
- Monkey sanctuary within walking distance; Eden Project 30 mins' drive
- Bring binoculars, buckets and spades and barbecues
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9.7Secret Spot Camping
Braunton, Devon, England- Peaceful site in a private home’s grounds 15 mins’ walk from Braunton
- A five-minute drive from Saunton Sands beach and 10 from Croyde
- Well-equipped guest kitchen and lounge area plus a communal firepit
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Opens April 17 8.9Bishops Lydeard Caravan and Camping Site
Bishop's Lydeard, Somerset, England- Two-acre site on a family-run smallholding in Bishops Lydeard
- Five minutes' walk from West Somerset Railway steam trains
- Rural site backed by woodland; two pubs within a few minutes' walk
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7.3Atlantic 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
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9.3Parkers Farm Holiday Park
Ashburton, Devon, England- Six-acre farm site with spectacular views towards Dartmoor
- Meet the farm animals and have a tractor trailer ride
- Bar and restaurant, toddlers' play area and games room for older kids
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9.5Ashbourne 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
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