Sandparks Campsite

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  • Camping pitches with Widemouth Bay views in Cornwall
  • A five-minute drive from Bude; half an hour from Tintagel
  • Pub, shop, restaurant and surf hire all a couple of minutes' walk away
Ever dreamed of waking up to a sea view? Or perhaps stoking the flames of a campfire as the sun sets over the waves? Sign up for a bit of both with a stay at Sandparks Campsite, a friendly, informal site with pitches overlooking Widemouth beach in north Cornwall. Those in the know will no doubt recognise this name as being one of Cornwall’s top surfing beaches – and as well as viewing it from your pitch you can also get down there to hit the waves whenever you fancy from here. And it’s not just the beach that’s handy: a pub (with top-notch Cornish ales), a restaurant (with fresh seafood) and a shop (with local meat and fish for your barbecue) are all a mere 50 metres away from the site. There’s also surfing kit hire available for those who don’t have their own board. If you fancy exploring a little further afield, it’s worth noting that this is a fine spot for getting out to walk on the South West Coast Path or to spend some time roaming around north Cornwall. Bude is about a 40-minute walk or five-minute drive away and you can get to the likes of Boscastle, Tintagel and Bodmin Moor within half an hour’s drive. Life on site is pretty simple, but guests have access to a waste disposal point, a washing-up area and a modern toilet and shower block. Barbecues and campfires are both permitted at this laidback spot, as are visiting dogs.

Campground type

Tent sites 100
RV sites 100
Camper sites 100
Open now
Opens April 11
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.
  • If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
  • The charging of electric vehicles is not permitted on site.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, Apr 11 to

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Accommodation

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2 adults
0 children

Reviews

9.6

Overall rating from 453 Pitchup.com customers View breakdown

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Spectacular scenery

98% would recommend this campground to a friend

97% would stay here again

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Great location, friendly staff, shower blocks and other facilities excellent. …

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Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Powered grass campsite

Liked Great location, friendly staff, shower blocks and other facilities excellent. The beach is literally a stones throw. Small shop selling everything you need including freshly baked pasties. Bay View Inn next door has sport on TV and food is excellent. Beach is monitored by RNLI for safety. Can walk to Bude along the clifftops in just over an hour.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great location and even better facilities would definitely recommend…

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Jon H. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Powered grass campsite

Liked Great location and even better facilities would definitely recommend

Recommend to friends Visit again

Beautifully run site, very clean and fabulous views over the sea.

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Alison L. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Beautiful clean site and fabulous views

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Good access , good staff , good toilet & shower block & good pitches

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Shaun H. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Powered grass campsite

Liked Very easy access to the sit , very casual check in and pitch selection, great sea view with very close access to the beach and the bay view inn was very good .

Disliked Nothing to dislike , the site is basic but well organised and clean

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent immaculate campsite fantastic facilities and great staff

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Gordon S. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Powered grass campsite

Liked Excellent site immaculate toilet and shower blocks
Wardens are very professional and do an amazing job
2 minutes from the beach
Highly recommend this site 100 percent
Bus stop just outside campsite for travel to Bude etc

Disliked Some pitches are sloping so level blocks advised but site is perfect not a dislike as such just advisory

Recommend to friends Visit again

Just how camping should be, chilled with wonderful views

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Steve B. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Powered grass campsite

Liked Laid back approach, fire pits allowed (a rarity these days), chilled atmosphere and amazing views of Widemouth Bay which is just across the road, facilities excellent and very clean. There is a choice of two pubs/restaurants just a short stroll away, we ate at the "Beach House" which was absolutely lovely
We loved it here and will be back as soon as possible to soak up some more of this little piece of Cornish heaven, a big shout out to Gary the warden too who's always on hand to help with any issues, Oh and not forgetting the jaw dropping sunsets!!

Disliked Having to leave!!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Friendly atmosphere. nice clean site and toilets. very close to the sea.…

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David O. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Friendly atmosphere. nice clean site and toilets. very close to the sea.

Recommend to friends Visit again

One of the best sites we have stayed at

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Michelle K. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Spacious field where you could choose your own pitch, lovely views, walkable to beach and pubs, new clean shower block, outdoor showers for surfing kit or dogs, friendly staff

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great site in Motorhome for a few days

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BRUCE F. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Powered grass campsite

Liked Friendly staff on check in
Easy access to electric pitches
Choose your own pitch
Clean toilets
Pub and shop nearby
Bus stop nearby
Great walks from the site
Great views of the sea

Disliked Grass could be shorter

Recommend to friends Visit again

Amazing site

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Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Powered grass campsite

Liked Sea views, easy going and friendly site, the toilets and showers were new and ultra clean. You get to pick your own pitch which was great and we could check in early and leave a little later than other sites which was really helpful as its not easy driving around in a motorhome waiting to get on site. There is a Pub and Restaurant literally next to the site and another one over the road with a small farm shop offering basics, farm produce and fresh fish. Its a lovely site and location I would go again.

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Dogs allowed

Campfires allowed

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Beach access Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Local produce Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Spectacular scenery Wild camping

Utilities

Charging facilities Communal freezer Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transportation nearby

Type

Farm Large (51-200 sites)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at site Bathrooms: Step-free access Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible shower Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Surf school nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Sandparks Campsite

Whalesborough Farm

Marine Drive

Widemouth Bay

Cornwall

England

EX23 0AW

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

50.79532°N
4.55495°W

Nearest transport

Bus
2.4 mi The Strand
21.7 mi Bideford Quay
21.8 mi Bideford Quay
Rail
24.3 mi Gunnislake Rail Station
24.4 mi Coombe Junction Halt (Rail Station)
24.4 mi Liskeard Rail Station
Ferry
21.8 mi Bideford Ferry Landing
23.8 mi Rock Padstow Ferry Landing
23.9 mi Appledore Ferry Landing

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

Widemouth isn’t the only bit of coastal Cornwall that’s easy to visit from here. Sandparks is also in a handy spot for outings to Bude (five minutes’ drive), where another top surf beach beckons, along with surf lessons and a sea pool for more gentle swims. Elsewhere along the coast, you could stop by in Boscastle (20 minutes) for a stroll around a traditional fishing village, or explore Arthurian legends at Tintagel Castle (half an hour) – perhaps also stopping by at the mystical St Nectan’s Glen (25 minutes) to see if you can spot pixies as you walk to the waterfall. Turning inland for a while, there are some great walks to be done on Bodmin Moor (25 minutes), or you could delve into the area’s history at Davidstow Airfield and Cornwall at War Museum (15 minutes). Other options for entertaining the kids might be the animals at New Mills Farm Park, the puzzle-themed attractions at Hidden Valley or the characterful residents of The Gnome Reserve and Wildflower Garden – all are about a half-hour drive away.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Widemouth Sand 0.2 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Summerleaze 2.5 mi Sea N/AExcellentGoodGood
Crooklets 2.8 mi Sea N/AExcellentGoodGood
Northcott Mouth 3.6 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentN/A
Sandymouth 4.5 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Tintagel Castle 12.6 mi

RHS Garden Rosemoor 20.9 mi

Rock Beach 23.5 mi

Cornwall's Crealy Great Adventure Park 26.7 mi

National Trust

Tintagel Old Post Office 12.6 mi

Lawrence House 13.7 mi

Lydford Gorge 22.2 mi

Cotehele 25.3 mi

Cotehele Mill 25.3 mi

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

Widemouth Bay - Coast and Country 0.4 mi

Marhamchurch - Bude - Canal Heritage 1.1 mi

Marhamchurch - Widemouth Nature Ramble 1.1 mi

Poundstock, Dizzard and Millook 2 mi

Pondstock to Dizzard - Woods and Country 2 mi

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Offers

Conditions apply - see campsite type section for details

Nearest campgrounds

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Sandparks Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Sandparks Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Sandparks Campsite? Widemouth isn’t the only bit of coastal Cornwall that’s easy to visit from here. Sandparks is also in a handy spot for outings to Bude (five minutes’ drive), where another top surf … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Sandparks Campsite?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  11 a.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
    On-park accommodation
    Arrive:  11 a.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Sandparks Campsite? From $40.97 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.