Tent campgrounds and tent camping parks in South West England

Loscombe Farm

• Secluded wild camping spots on a working Dorset farm near Dorchester
• A 20-minute drive to the Jurassic Coast; 15 minutes to Chesil Beach
• Woodland walks on site; five minutes’ drive from pubs and shops

Knaveswell Farm

• Back to basics Purbeck pitches at the foot of Nine Barrow Down
• A 15-minute drive from Swanage and Studland beaches
• Excellent walking/cycling site on a lane from Swanage to Corfe Castle

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

Pickney Farm

• Peaceful meadow on a Somerset alpaca farm
• A 20-minute drive from the Quantock Hills; half an hour from Exmoor
• Footpaths from site to local pubs

Great Jackleigh Farm

• Semi-rural pop-up site in the Axe Valley with generously sized pitches
• A mile from Axminster town centre; 15 minutes' drive from the coast
• Firepits welcome and firewood for sale; well-behaved dogs welcome

Greendayz Campsite

• Dog-friendly, family-run site in the east Somerset countryside
• A 25-minute drive from Glastonbury and half an hour from Cheddar Gorge
• Wood available to buy for firepits; a short drive to two country pubs

Green Land Views Camping

• Well-maintained Cornwall countryside site a mile from Stithians
• Gyllyngvase beach, Stithians Lake and Flambards within 15 mins' drive
• Spacious, scenic pitches with access to play area and dog walk area

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

Greenways Valley Holiday Park

• Small family-run holiday park on the edge of Great Torrington
• Easy access to walks and Tarka Trail bike rides; coast 20 mins' drive
• Outdoor pool, short tennis court and games room on site

Gypsy Wagon Devon

• Dog-friendly, off-grid site in rural Devon surrounded by native woods
• A 20-minute drive from Bude’s beaches and half an hour to Dartmoor
• Communal space for cooking on a gas stove; walk into Holsworthy

Higher Culloden Farm

• Camping pods on a friendly family farm in north Cornwall
• A five-minute walk from Camelford and five miles from the coast
• Feed the animals, light up a campfire and splash in a private stream

Halfway House Touring Campsite

• Well-maintained Cornwall touring pitches behind a pub on the A394
• Flambards Theme Park and Trebah Garden within 15 minutes' drive
• Meals available all day in the pub, plus breakfast in high season

Higher Huxhill Farm Campsite

• Small family-run campsite in rural north Devon
• Bideford 10 minutes' drive; 20 minutes to Westward Ho! beach
• Pitches in hay meadows with far-reaching views; Tarka Trail two miles

Higher Kenneggy Wild Camping

• Small, quiet wild camping site one mile from the Cornwall coast
• A 35-minute walk from the South West Coast Path and Prussia Cove
• Barbecues and firepits permitted; pubs and shops a short walk away

Linden Lea Camping

• Small, off-grid and low-impact site with views of Dorset countryside
• Surrounded by hills and woods; under an hour’s walk to Charmouth beach
• Communal kitchen facilities; campfire bundles and farm food for sale

Gwithian Farm Campsite

Little Bodieve Holiday Park

Harford Bridge Holiday Park

• Family-run site by the River Tavy in Dartmoor National Park
• River walks, fishing and kayaking within a 20-minute drive
• Shop with fresh bread and local produce; diner van at weekends