Wildlife haven: Camping sites & Campgrounds in South West England

Swanage Bay View Holiday Park

Swallow Farm Glamping

• Scenic glamping on a North Somerset farm site two miles from the coast
• A 15-minute from Clevedon Marine Lake; 35 minutes from Cheddar Gorge
• Barbecues and firepits allowed; fishing lakes, cycles and walks nearby

Parknoweth Farm Camping

• Pop-up site a five-minute walk from Botallack’s UNESCO heritage sites
• A 20-minute drive from Porthcurno and 25 minutes from St Ives
• Coastal park with an eco-friendly ethos and farm animals to feed

Park Lake View

• Ideally situated for exploring Cornwall
• Ideal for walkers and cyclists
• Beautiful beaches short drive away

Parkwithian Camping

• Wild camping on a farm 15 minutes' drive from North Cornwall’s beaches
• St Michael's Mount 20 minutes’ drive; St Ives 25 minutes
• Easy access from the A30; Camborne town five minutes’ drive

Trecombe Lakes

• Pretty lakeside glampsite on the edge of the Lizard Heritage Coast
• A 15-minute drive from Falmouth town and 25 minutes from Truro
• Spring-fed lakes, rowing boats, rope swings and breakfast hampers

Meldon Lake and Woods

• Wild camping site on a Devon farm with direct access to Dartmoor
• A five-minute drive to Okehampton; 50 minutes to Teignmouth beach
• Rural site with wild swimming, close to the Granite Way cycle route

Pemberton Farm

• Dog-friendly wild camping in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
• Leave the car behind and walk to Portmellon and Mevagissey beaches
• Sea views and a solar shower; walk to the pub, café or farm shop

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

Twitchen House Holiday Park

Bagwell Farm Touring Park

• Peaceful farm site under five miles from the Jurassic Coast
• Just a 15-minute drive from sandy beaches in Weymouth
• Five minutes' walk from a bus stop; dog-friendly

Tinhay Retreats

• Glamping tents on a smallholding 15 minutes’ walk from Lifton in Devon
• Dartmoor National Park 20 minutes’ drive; Widemouth Bay 35 minutes
• Camping kitchen and covered dining area; sheep and chickens on site

Porth Beach Tourist Park

Hill View Farm

• Family-run wildlife haven in the Dorset countryside
• A 35-minute drive from Durdle Door and 40 minutes from Bournemouth
• Quiet after 10pm; communal campfire area; pubs and shops nearby

The Field of Stars

• Spacious, natural site on an organic beef farm in Cornwall's far west
• A 20-minute drive from Penzance and 35 minutes from St Ives
• Livestock, far-reaching rural views and archeological remains on site

Rabbit Catchers Retreat

• Stylish shepherd’s hut in a secluded valley near Bridport in Dorset
• A 20-minute drive to West Bay beach, and 35 minutes to Lyme Regis
• Horses, goats and sheep on site; food pubs five minutes’ stroll

Sunset View Camping

• Relaxed family campsite on the western edge of Exmoor National Park
• Five minutes' drive to Ilfracombe; Woolacombe 10 minutes
• Kids' play area and small-on site shop for essentials

Sunridge Treehouse

• Luxury treehouse on private woodland 5 minutes' drive from Yealmpton
• Private fishing lake on site, stocked with mirror and common carp
• Private hot tub, cinema room, games consoles and gas barbecue