Tent Campsites for backpackers in South West England
100 bookable campsites with tent pitches in South West England
All distances are calculated "as the crow flies".
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
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
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
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
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
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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Lansdown Campsite
Bath, Somerset, England- Peaceful Somerset escape at a family farm on the outskirts of Bath
- Bath Racecourse five minutes’ drive and Bath Abbey 15 minutes
- Communal firepit; barbecue hut, sauna and hot tub all extra
Leadstone 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
Atlantic 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
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
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
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
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
Cheddar Bridge Touring Park
Cheddar, Somerset, England- Award-winning, peaceful and adults-only park
- Overlooking the Mendip Hills; River Yeo flowing through the grounds
- A short stroll to Cheddar village and Cheddar Gorge
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
Tregella Place Camping
Padstow, Cornwall, England- Rural site in a quiet grassland setting, a 10-minute drive to Padstow
- Under 10 minutes' drive from the beaches of Harlyn and Trevone
- On-site bar, live music at the weekend and street food in high season
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
Efford Down Campsite
Bude, Cornwall, England- Pick your own pitches at this back to basics camping field in Cornwall
- A five-minute walk from Bude and the South West Coast Path
- Spacious hillside pitches; barbecues and dogs permitted
Wheal 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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