Campgrounds for backpackers in South West England
225 bookable campsites in South West England
All distances are calculated "as the crow flies".
Leadstone Camping
Dawlish, Devon, England- Old-fashioned site in Dawlish Warren with modern facilities
- A 15- to 25-minute walk to the beach, dunes and nature reserve
- Seven acres of grassland in a secluded setting
Petruth 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
Stowford 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
Watermouth 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
Farway Countryside Park
Colyton, Devon, England- Rural camping 15 minutes’ drive from the Jurassic Coast in Devon
- A 15-minute drive from Beer and Seaton; 25 minutes from Lyme Regis
- Family-run park with rare breeds and walking trails to explore
Tencreek 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
Herston Caravan and Camping
Swanage, Dorset, England- Holiday park one mile from the beach in Swanage
- Half an hour's drive from Monkey World and Durdle Door
- Playground, shop and takeaway on site; dogs welcome
Dartmoor 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
Chy Carne Holiday Park
Helston, Cornwall, England- Relaxed family park 10 minutes' walk from Kennack Sands
- Licensed shop, pizza takeaway, fire baskets and chimeneas on site
- Three amenities blocks with well-kept toilets and hot showers
Great Kellow Farm
Polperro, Cornwall, England- Quiet family-run site on a working farm a mile from Polperro
- A 10-minute drive to Looe and Lantic Bay; 40 minutes to Eden Project
- Dog-friendly pitches with stunning views of the Cornish coast
Whitehill 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
Ashbourne 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
Penwarne Campsite
Falmouth, Cornwall, England- Quiet Cornish farm site with spectacular sea views
- A mile from Mawnan Smith; 15 minutes' drive from Falmouth
- Play area; footpath to the beach, 1.5 miles away
Bredy Farm
Bridport, Dorset, England- Traditional working farm with cider production and microbrewery
- Friendly, relaxed atmosphere and views of the Jurassic Coast
- Italian restaurant; tickets are extra for summer events and festivals
Anchor 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 and Flambards
- On-site bar and kitchen, plus acres of space for games
Little Clifden Campsite
Tintagel, Cornwall, England- Frill-free site with sea views on a Cornish dairy farm
- A mile and a half from Tintagel; Boscastle 10 minutes' drive
- Spacious pitches with basic amenities; dogs on leads allowed
Higher Pentreath Farm Camp Site
Penzance, Cornwall, England- Relaxed, back to basics camping overlooking Praa Sands beach
- Beach pub serving food five minutes' walk away
- Shower and toilet block, washing machine, phone and laptop charging
Blue 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
Branscombe Airfield and Camping
Seaton, Devon, England- Site with its own private airstrip with restored aircraft
- Within easy reach of Branscombe beach, Seaton and Beer
- Safe and enclosed play area; games room; plenty of space for play
Stonehenge Campsite and Glamping Pods
Salisbury, Wiltshire, England- The closest outdoor accommodation site to Stonehenge
- Two pubs within walking distance, between 15 and 20 minutes away
- Dogs welcome and campfires allowed
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