Campgrounds for backpackers in Wells, England
19 bookable campsites within 24.1 kilometres of Wells
All distances are calculated "as the crow flies".
To Rest A While
Wells, Somerset, England- Scenic adults-only shepherd's hut overlooking the Somerset Levels
- A five-minute drive from Wells and 10 from Glastonbury
- Secluded lanes, spectacular views, and welcoming cream tea on arrival
Croscombe Camping
Croscombe, Somerset, England- Wild camping with Glastonbury Tor views in Somerset’s Mendip Hills
- A 10-minute drive to Wells, and 20 minutes from Glastonbury
- Wildlife and walks on site; pub a five-minute stroll away
Nettwood Country Breaks
Wells, Somerset, England- Small, friendly glampsite beside a bluebell wood in the Mendip Hills
- On the edge of a working farm, a 10-minute drive to Chew Magna’s lake
- A 20-minute drive from Cheddar Gorge and the cathedral city of Wells
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
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
Swallow Barn Farm
Winscombe, Somerset, England- Off-grid Somerset farm campsite with spectacular Bristol Channel views
- A 10-minute drive to Cheddar Gorge; 25 minutes to Weston-super-Mare
- Grass pitches with basic facilities; five minutes’ walk to the pub
Peak View Gardens
Axbridge, Somerset, England- Simple Somerset farm pitches in a handy spot close to the A38
- Cheddar Gorge and Burnham-on-Sea beach 10 minutes’ drive
- Riverside location in Lower Weare; village pub a minute’s walk away
Dagger Wood Campsite
Bristol, Greater Bristol, England- Secluded 34-acre farm within half-hour’s drive of Bristol and Bath
- A 10-minute woodland walk to a pub serving food; bus stop nearby
- Barbecues and firepits allowed; foraging workshops available for a fee
The Batch Campsite
Cheddar, Somerset, England- Small and friendly site at the top of the Mendip Hills
- Within walking distance of several pubs; Cheddar 10 minutes' drive
- Surrounded by woodland: look out for deer, badgers, foxes and buzzards
Little Eden Adventures
Bridgwater, Somerset, England- Relaxing riverside family-run campsite on the Somerset Levels
- Glastonbury, Wells and Cheddar Gorge within a half-hour drive
- Jetty for paddleboards and fishing; next to Sustrans cycle route 33
Mendip Basecamp Adventure Campsite
Sandford, Somerset, England- Family-friendly site with a relaxed atmosphere on 100 acres of land
- In the Mendip Hills, a five-minute bike ride from Thatchers Cider farm
- Firepits and campfires encouraged; café-bar and outdoor activities
Ashmead Meadow
Langport, Somerset, England- Spacious 18-foot yurt in a private one-acre wild meadow
- A 20-minute drive from Glastonbury and 40 minutes from Cheddar Gorge
- Dog-friendly, with a firepit and no light pollution
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Heal Somerset
Frome, Somerset, England- Wild pop-up site with stunning views on a Somerset rewilding farm
- Stourhead 15 minutes’ drive and Longleat 20 minutes
- Basic off-grid pitches surrounded by wildlife; shops 15 minutes’ drive
Buckland Field Camping
Frome, Somerset, England- Pop-up site in a field behind a pub, 10 minutes’ drive from Frome
- Longleat animal park 20 minutes’ drive; Bath city centre half an hour
- Dog friendly; breakfasts, lunches and dinners available at the pub
Camping in Nature at Vallis Veg
Frome, Somerset, England- Secluded semi-wild pitches at a Somerset veg and sheep farm
- Two miles from the centre of Frome; half an hour's drive to Bath
- Basic shared facilities provided, plus a firepit for each pitch
Wall Eden Holidays
Burnham-On-Sea, Somerset, England- Glamping units with kitchenettes near Burnham-on-Sea
- Weston-super-Mare 25 minutes' drive; Quantock Hills 35 minutes
- Archery, kayaking, canoeing, fishing, paddleboarding and axe throwing
Bowdens Crest Caravan and Camping Park
Langport, Somerset, England- Adults-only site with a woodland above the Somerset Levels
- Half an hour's drive from Glastonbury and 40 minutes from Wells
- On-site weekend-only pub with a sundeck overlooking a 32-mile view
Myrtle Farm Holidays
Weston-super-Mare, Somerset, England- Small, level touring park in Banwell at the foot of the Mendip Hills
- Two miles from the M5 and five from Weston-Super-Mare
- Plenty of open space and spectacular views
Ivy Cottage Campsite
Highbridge, Somerset, England- Simple Somerset pitches by an orchard in the grounds of a family home
- Burnham-on-Sea five minutes' drive; 25 minutes to Cheddar Gorge
- Handy stopover for M5 journeys; easy access from the A38
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Loxton Hill Wild Camping
Weston-super-Mare, Somerset, England- Exclusive-use wild camping site with stunning Bristol Channel views
- West Mendip Way 10 minutes’ walk; Cheddar Gorge 20 minutes’ drive
- Shops half an hour’s walk; Weston-super-Mare beaches 25 minutes’ drive
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