Nearly wild camping in Chard, England
15 bookable campgrounds within 15 miles of Chard
All distances are calculated "as the crow flies".
Rhea Farm and Fishery
Axminster, Devon, England- Friendly 16-acre site on a mixed farm two miles from Axminster
- A 15-minute drive from the coast at Lyme Regis and Seaton
- Access to fishing on the 1.5-acre lake, with kit hire available
Manor Farm
Crewkerne, Somerset, England- Secluded wild camping on a working farm near Crewkerne, Somerset
- South Somerset Cycleway 15 minutes' drive; Jurassic Coast 40 minutes
- Sole occupancy of a woodland glade; firepit, barbecue and shack toilet
Yeabridge Farm Hideaway
Ilminster, Somerset, England- Secluded farm glampsite with scenic Somerset countryside views
- Blackdown Hills and Dorset National Landscapes within 15 mins' drive
- Top spot for stargazing by the campfire
5 Acres
Wrantage, Somerset, England- Flat and grassy five-acre site deep in the Somerset Levels
- A 15-minute drive from Taunton; Barrington Court 20 minutes
- Dog-friendly site with easy access from the A378
North Down Orchard
Crewkerne, Somerset, England- Rural Somerset site surrounded by orchards on a working cider farm
- West Bay, Lyme Regis and Forde Abbey within 40 minutes' drive
- Bar open on Friday evenings for homemade cider and food
Kingsmead Centre
Cullompton, Devon, England- Peaceful Blackdown Hills site with two fishing lakes
- 15 minutes from Taunton and 30 from Lyme Regis and the Jurassic Coast
- In a walkers' paradise: free maps of local trails available on site
Howard's Wood
Bridport, Dorset, England- Almost wild camping in a 25-acre woodland at Netherbury in Dorset
- Charmouth 25 minutes’ drive and Abbotsbury Swannery 35 minutes
- Dog-friendly pop-up site 15 minutes’ walk from the local pub
Buckland Farm Camping
Wellington, Somerset, England- Peaceful and scenic Somerset farm site with Blackdown Hills views
- Beach, Exeter and Exmoor within 45 minutes' drive; Taunton 15 minutes
- Dogs very welcome, with an off-lead paddock and walks from the site
Dorset Nectar Orchard Campsite
Bridport, Dorset, England- Adults-only site in an orchard on a cider farm with 3,000 apple trees
- A 15-minute drive from West Bay beach on the Jurassic Coast
- Taproom serving champion ciders; cider tours; live music on Saturdays
Camp Wild at Burrow Hill Farm
Hemyock, Devon, England- 'Nearly-wild' five-acre site with views over the Blackdown Hills
- Exmoor National Park and Jurassic Coast within a 45-minute drive
- Private toilet, shower, firepit and kitchen unit at each pitch
Hincknowle Cider Apple Farm Camping
Bridport, Dorset, England- Grass pitches on a cider apple farm with spectacular West Dorset views
- A 10-minute drive to Bridport; 15 minutes from West Bay beach
- 190 acres of farmland to explore on site; pub 10 minutes’ walk away
Farway Countryside Park
Colyton, Devon, England- Rural camping 15 minutes’ drive from the Jurassic Coast in Devon
- A 15-minute drive from Beer and Seaton; 25 minutes from Lyme Regis
- Family-run park with rare breeds and walking trails to explore
Bovey's Down Farm
Honiton, Devon, England- Quiet rural site on a working farm 10 minutes' drive from Honiton
- A 15-minute drive from Seaton, Sidmouth and the South West Coast Path
- Farm shop and tea room on site for homemade meals and takeaway food
Blackbury Campsite
Colyton, Devon, England- Simple family campsite near Colyton in East Devon National Landscape
- The Donkey Sanctuary 10 minutes’ drive; Jurassic Coast 15 minutes
- Wiscombe Park car-racing days next door; pub and shop 10 minutes’
Forest Edge
Ottery St Mary, Devon, England- Dog-friendly site 10 minutes’ drive away from Sidmouth
- Surrounded by trails and a 35-minute drive from Dartmoor National Park
- Firepit and log bundles for hire, and hot showers provided
The Dorset Hideaway
Bridport, Dorset, England- Quiet, secluded, well-maintained rural site 3.5 miles from Charmouth
- Small family-run, family friendly (non-commercial) site
- With spa, beauty treatments, massage, aromatherapy
Berries Farm Camping
Lyme Regis, Dorset, England- Small, eco-friendly family-run site in the Dorset National Landscape
- Lyme Regis and South West Coast Path five minutes’ drive; dog-friendly
- Within 35 minutes' walk of Charmouth; barbecues allowed on site
Willow Farm Camp Site
Beaminster, Dorset, England- Adults-only site on a 25-acre family farm in west Dorset
- West Bay beach 20 minutes' drive; half an hour to Lyme Regis
- Footpaths running from the site; five minutes' drive from Beaminster
New 
Newhaye Farm
Lyme Regis, Dorset, England- Quiet Dorset pop-up site 10 minutes’ drive from Jurassic Coast beaches
- Lyme Regis and the South West Coast Path both 10 minutes’ drive
- Back-to-basics off-grid hilltop camping with far-reaching views
Liberty Farm
Halstock, Dorset, England- Relaxed eco site at a stunningly scenic Dorset organic farm
- Close to the well-known pubs of Corscombe and Evershot
- Free cow-with-calf milk delivery each morning
