Wildlife haven: Camping sites & Campgrounds in South West England

Troytown Farm Campsite

Wishtree Agroforestry and Permaculture Centre

• Dark skies camping in a scenic forest setting and permaculture site
• Pubs and takeaways within a few miles; Dartmoor and Bude within 16
• Nursery and fruit and veg sales; permaculture workshops available

Three Lane End Meadow

• Wildflower meadow site on the Ruby Trail in rural North Devon
• A 10-minute drive from Tamar Lakes; 25 minutes from Bude’s beaches
• A five-minute walk from a pub, playground and shops

Kushti Vardos

• Gypsy heritage accommodation and rural camping near Exeter in Devon
• A 10-minute drive from Exeter and Dartmoor; half an hour to the beach
• Family-orientated site with spacious pitches; shops 10 minutes' drive

Hillside Campsite

Uphill Wharf Campsite and Marine Centre

WithamCamp

• Small pop-up glamping site 15 minutes’ drive from Frome
• Longleat 20 minutes’ drive, Wells 35 minutes and Bath 45 minutes
• Off-grid bell tent with a simple covered kitchen; pub 10 minutes’ walk

Hillside Stables

• Scenic wild camping site on a farm in the Wiltshire countryside
• A 15-minute drive from Longleat and 25 minutes from Stonehenge
• Alpacas on site with daily feeding activities; pub a short walk away

Thorn Farm

• Off-grid site with a shepherd’s hut in a secluded Exmoor valley
• A 15-minute drive from Dunster beach and South West Coast Path
• Eco-friendly unit with woodburning stove, firepit and kitchen

Buttercombe Meadow Campsite

• Peaceful family-run site in Devon with ancient woodlands and meadows
• A 10-minute drive from Woolacombe beach and Saunton Sands
• On-site bar/kitchen and small food shop; firepits for sale and hire

Wellington Farm

The Devon Tipi Company

• Pop-up site on the banks of the Culm river in Stoke Canon
• A 10-minute drive to central Exeter or Devon Railway Centre
• River beach for wild swims; village pub and shop a short walk away

Hillview Farm Glamping

• Laidback glamping site surrounded by the Wiltshire countryside
• A 25-minute drive from the New Forest and Stonehenge
• Direct access to the Monarch's Way walking trail

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

Wild and Free Camping

• Laidback site on a 30-acre family farm next to Stithians Reservoir
• A 15-minute drive from Falmouth and south coast beaches
• Café on site for breakfasts, coffees and cakes; campfires allowed

Hilton Woods Park

Gwel an Mor Luxury Lodges

Kennall Valley Camping

• Family-friendly bell tents overlooking the pretty village of Stithians
• A 10-minutes drive from Stithians Lake and 20 minutes from Falmouth
• Pub within walking distance, another a short drive; bike rides nearby