Sandparks Campsite

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Sea views
Sea views
Campsite next door to the pub
Bathroom block
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Women's toilet block
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Campsite next door to the pub
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  • Camping pitches with Widemouth Bay views in Cornwall
  • A five-minute drive from Bude; half an hour from Tintagel
  • Pub, shop, restaurant and surf hire all a couple of minutes' walk away
Ever dreamed of waking up to a sea view? Or perhaps stoking the flames of a campfire as the sun sets over the waves? Sign up for a bit of both with a stay at Sandparks Campsite, a friendly, informal site with pitches overlooking Widemouth beach in north Cornwall. Those in the know will no doubt recognise this name as being one of Cornwall’s top surfing beaches – and as well as viewing it from your pitch you can also get down there to hit the waves whenever you fancy from here. And it’s not just the beach that’s handy: a pub (with top-notch Cornish ales), a restaurant (with fresh seafood) and a shop (with local meat and fish for your barbecue) are all a mere 50 metres away from the site. There’s also surfing kit hire available for those who don’t have their own board. If you fancy exploring a little further afield, it’s worth noting that this is a fine spot for getting out to walk on the South West Coast Path or to spend some time roaming around north Cornwall. Bude is about a 40-minute walk or five-minute drive away and you can get to the likes of Boscastle, Tintagel and Bodmin Moor within half an hour’s drive. Life on site is pretty simple, but guests have access to a waste disposal point, a washing-up area and a modern toilet and shower block. Barbecues and campfires are both permitted at this laidback spot, as are visiting dogs.

Site type

Tent sites 100
RV sites 100
Travel trailer sites 100
Opens April 1, 2026
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Wed, Apr 1 to

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Reviews

9.5

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Spectacular scenery

97% would recommend this site to a friend

96% would stay here again

What customers say

This campsite boasts a prime spot across from Widemouth Beach, with incredible ocean views. Reviewers rave about the welcoming staff, great value, and spotless modern washrooms. Its closeness to local pubs and eateries is a big plus. While a bit breezy at times and busy periods, the overall feedback is excellent, with many eager to come back.

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Amazingly good facilities and spotlessly.

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Anonymous

Powered grass campsite

Liked The facilities are perfect and spotlessly clean. The owners have really got it right. E great deal of pride is taken in getting it as good as it is.

Disliked I misunderstood the instructions about not taking ones dog into the toilet block. It transpired it included the decking around the toilet block. The gentleman owner made me feel really bad about it . I felt as if I'd been told off which really spoilt my stay.
He said he intended to make what he wanted people to do clearer but I don't think I will go back. People in the hospitality industry can be very impatient. Bazil Fawlty springs to mind!! Perhaps just a little jaded at the end of a busy summer ?

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Great location and most of all…

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Anonymous

Powered grass campsite

Liked Great location and most of all friendly owners

Highly recommended

Motorhome electric pitch

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very good clean and welcoming

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Josh S.

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Clean toilets and had a hot shower in the morning before everyone woke, burger van on site

Disliked Not sure if I liked the fact the gates was locked at 10 o'clock, we diddnt plan on going out or leaving during the night so was okay just incase of emergency

Recommend to friends Visit again

great campsite

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Amanda S.

Powered grass campsite

Liked sea view
sound of the sea
toilet blocks clean
great choose yourself pitches
water taps nearby
straight out onto beach
Bude close by
wifi great

Disliked no dogs in toilet block - need to be clipped up outside

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great campsite, will keep in mind next time I camp in the area.

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James D.

Primitive grass campsite

Liked The views of the sea were great and it has everything you need within a short walk. The shower block was also very nice.

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Perfect site, booking in very easy, staff helpful, showers/toilets 5*

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Anonymous

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Friendliness, clean facilities, fantastic views!

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Sea views, close place to eat…

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Katy H.

Powered grass campsite

Liked Sea views, close place to eat and drink, can walk to beach

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Amazing views, excellent wash facilities and…

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Anonymous

Powered grass campsite

Liked Amazing views, excellent wash facilities and staff super friendly will definitely be going back 😊

Disliked Nothing to dislike

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Friendly staff and level pitches

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Mark T.

Powered grass campsite

Liked Great site and facilities

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely site (especially off-season). Close to beaches!

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Matt T.

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Accidentally arrived a day early, however the owner allowed us to book an extra night on arrival which was greatly appreciated.
- Great Facilities - seemed like brand new bathroom buildings
- Perfect walking distance to beaches and bars!
- Lovely sunset views (lucky with the weather)
- Lots of space for pitching
- Nice and quiet at night
- Dog friendly
- Wifi available however phone signal was also fine

Disliked Nothing really to dislike about the site but the only thing worth mentioning and no fault of the operators, is the other campers not respecting the rules. Namely keeping dogs on leads. There were some peoples dogs off-lead and wondered into our pitch and causing our dogs to react.
Also worth mentioning about the area (also no fault of operator), but not all beaches allow dogs in peak season, worth checking before visiting.

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Features

Dogs allowed

Campfires allowed

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Beach access Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Local produce Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Spectacular scenery Wild camping

Utilities

Charging facilities Communal freezer Communal fridge Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transportation nearby

Type

Farm Large (51-200 sites)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at site Bathrooms: Step-free access Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible shower Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Surf school nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Sandparks Campsite

Marine Drive

Widemouth Bay

Cornwall

England

EX23 0AW

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

50.79532°N
4.55495°W

Nearest transport

Coach
3.8 km The Strand
35 km Bideford Quay
35 km Bideford Quay
Rail
39.1 km Gunnislake Rail Station
39.2 km Coombe Junction Halt (Rail Station)
39.2 km Liskeard Rail Station
Ferry
35 km Bideford Ferry Landing
38.3 km Rock Padstow Ferry Landing
38.5 km Appledore Ferry Landing

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

Widemouth isn’t the only bit of coastal Cornwall that’s easy to visit from here. Sandparks is also in a handy spot for outings to Bude (five minutes’ drive), where another top surf beach beckons, along with surf lessons and a sea pool for more gentle swims. Elsewhere along the coast, you could stop by in Boscastle (20 minutes) for a stroll around a traditional fishing village, or explore Arthurian legends at Tintagel Castle (half an hour) – perhaps also stopping by at the mystical St Nectan’s Glen (25 minutes) to see if you can spot pixies as you walk to the waterfall. Turning inland for a while, there are some great walks to be done on Bodmin Moor (25 minutes), or you could delve into the area’s history at Davidstow Airfield and Cornwall at War Museum (15 minutes). Other options for entertaining the kids might be the animals at New Mills Farm Park, the puzzle-themed attractions at Hidden Valley or the characterful residents of The Gnome Reserve and Wildflower Garden – all are about a half-hour drive away.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Widemouth Sand 0.3 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Summerleaze 4 km Sea N/AExcellentGoodGood
Crooklets 4.5 km Sea N/AExcellentGoodGood
Northcott Mouth 5.9 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentN/A
Sandymouth 7.3 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Tintagel Castle 20.2 km

RHS Garden Rosemoor 33.6 km

Rock Beach 37.9 km

Cornwall's Crealy Great Adventure Park 43 km

National Trust

Tintagel Old Post Office 20.2 km

Lawrence House 22.1 km

Lydford Gorge 35.7 km

Cotehele 40.7 km

Cotehele Mill 40.7 km

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

Widemouth Bay - Coast and Country 0.7 km

Marhamchurch - Bude - Canal Heritage 1.8 km

Marhamchurch - Widemouth Nature Ramble 1.8 km

Poundstock, Dizzard and Millook 3.2 km

Pondstock to Dizzard - Woods and Country 3.2 km

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Sandparks Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Sandparks Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Sandparks Campsite? Widemouth isn’t the only bit of coastal Cornwall that’s easy to visit from here. Sandparks is also in a handy spot for outings to Bude (five minutes’ drive), where another top surf … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Sandparks Campsite?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  11 a.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Sandparks Campsite? From $56.29 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.