Campgrounds for backpackers in South West England

Big Dunk's Valley View Campsite

• Basic farm in the village of St Teath, close to a shop and pub
• Padstow, Port Isaac and Tintagel Castle within a half-hour drive
• Fresh sausages and free-range eggs for sale on site

Bideford Bay Holiday Park

Bickham Barn

• Wild camping site in a rural setting on an organic farm
• Just outside Kenn village and eight miles from the beach at Dawlish
• Within 15 minutes' drive of both Exeter and Dartmoor National Park

Green Oven Barn

• Basic wild camping in a quiet six-acre rewilding and wildflower meadow
• A 20-minute drive from Kingsbridge; 25 minutes to Totnes and Salcombe
• Yoga, qigong, Shiatsu and bodywork activities on site; pub nearby

Porlock Caravan Park

• Peaceful family-run park in the middle of Exmoor with coastal views
• A five-minute walk from Porlock and a 10-minute drive from Minehead
• Dog-friendly site with exercise area on site and walks nearby

Trebarwith Seaview Campsite

• Back to basics family-friendly Cornwall site a mile from Delabole
• A five-minute drive to Trebarwith Strand beach; 10 minutes to Tintagel
• Spectacular sea views over the Atlantic Ocean from pitches

Beer Youth Hostel

• Set in a hidden wooded valley
• Restaurant serving local ales, beer, wine and home-cooked meals
• Flanked by National Cycle Network Route 2

Perranporth Youth Hostel

Granary Barn Camping

• In scenic countryside two miles from Helston and three from Porthleven
• On-site owner with extensive local knowledge to offer advice and tips
• Toilets, showers, fridge, freezer, firepit hire and firewood sales

Penrose Holiday Park

• Close to the beaches of Perranporth and Crantock
• Family bathrooms, laundry area and campers' kitchen
• Two-minute walk to a well-stocked shop and the local pub

Jenns Farm

• Off-grid camping on a market garden, five minutes’ drive to Bradworthy
• 15 minutes’ drive to Bude’s beaches; adventure parks within half-hour
• Dog-friendly site with fresh produce available to order

Sparkhayes Camping Site

• Well maintained and peaceful family-friendly park with lovely views.

Pennymoor Caravan & Camping Park

• Pennymoor has been owned and run by the same family since 1935
• We care deeply about the comfort and enjoyment of our visitors.
• We are looking forward to celebrating our 85th Anniversary in 2020

Penhalvean Pottery Campsite

• Small, friendly and rural site just outside Stithian village
• Family and dog friendly, on four acres of countryside
• Ladies' and gents' showers, springwater standpipes and guest kitchen

West Twitchen Ball Farm

• Hilltop grass pitches with outstanding Exmoor National Park views
• A 30-minute drive to Exmoor Zoo; the South West Coast Path 40 minutes
• Close to major cycle routes, an ancient monument, pubs and shops

Little Orchard Camping

• Wild camping field in Devon countryside near Dartmoor National Park
• Totnes, Kingsbridge and Blackpool Sands all within 15 minutes’ drive
• Farm shop on site; two country pubs within five minutes’ walk