Croscombe Camping

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  • Wild camping with Glastonbury Tor views in Somerset’s Mendip Hills
  • A 10-minute drive to Wells, and 20 minutes from Glastonbury
  • Wildlife and walks on site; pub a five-minute stroll away
With a spectacular south-facing position on the edge of the Mendip Hills in Somerset, Croscombe Camping overlooks open countryside and the pretty little village of Croscombe – and you can even glimpse Glastonbury Tor in the distance. This is relaxed and definitely wild camping, so simply turn up and pitch your tent wherever you like in the field. There’s masses of room for couples, families and their dogs (on a lead please), and while campfires and barbecues are allowed, please raise them off the ground to protect the grass. Simple facilities include hot showers and flushable loos. As long as it’s dry you can park next to your tent, and if not, there’s a car park on site. There are no bins though, so please take your rubbish home to recycle. You can get on to country walks right from the campsite, where you might get to see foxes, badgers, deer and rabbits, or bring your bikes and enjoy a cycle ride around quiet country lanes. It’s only a five-minute walk to the nearest pub, The George, which serves Somerset scrumpy cider along with excellent pub food, takeaways and pizza on Saturdays.

Campground type

Tent sites 30
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 1
Open now
Opens April 1
Please note
  • The park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • There are no garbage cans onsite: all garbage will need to be taken home with you.
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Single-sex bookings of 4 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Wed, Apr 1 to

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2 adults
0 children
0 dogs

Reviews

9.4

Overall rating from 149 Pitchup.com customers

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PeacefulSpectacular scenery

98% would recommend this campground to a friend

97% would stay here again

What customers say

Stunning views (Glastonbury Tor!), peaceful vibe. Clean, well-kept facilities (toilets, warm showers). Choose your spot, feels like wild camping w/ comforts. Friendly hosts. Limited toilets/hot water at sink sometimes. Muddy access in rain. Steep walk back from nearby pub.

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Views were amazing, loved the fact…

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Deb E. 1 review

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Views were amazing, loved the fact that we could pitch anywhere and leave whenever we were ready. The site was full but there was still plenty of space for everyone. Clean showers and toilets, always lots of loo roll. Great phone signal.

Disliked Nothing , would definitely return

Recommend to friends Visit again

chilled, peacefull, relaxing wild camping experience

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Sarah H. 1 review

Shepherd's hut

Liked Pretty much everything!
The peacefulness, the cleanliness
If your looking for peaceful, chilled, off grid wild camping experience then this is your place to.
We have been a few times now and will continue to visit. We love the Sheppards hut and the additional extra of a hot shower!!

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Top notch!

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 David R. 2 reviews

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Lots of space, quiet, stunning views, shower and toilets are great! Don’t need to worry about getting one at any time! Inside area was very welcoming.

No fuss camp site Emma came to see everyone shortly after pitching up to check in and for log baskets and burners.

Will come again

Disliked The rain but can’t control that.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Amazing view, great facilities in the…

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Alex M. 1 review

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Amazing view, great facilities in the barn, very chilled out place to stay!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Pleasant site, great location

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Amazing views, spacious site and friendly staff

Disliked Showers were warm but the tray underneath didnt drain away and were a little stinky

Recommend to friends Visit again

Loved the site especially the under…

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Andy G. 1 review

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Loved the site especially the under cover barn as we were back packing short walk to great pub

Disliked Grass needs cutting and tidying up a bit

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent, simple campsite. Efficient booking, nice staff.

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Plenty of room, great views and friendly staff. This is a simple site, no frills but we loved it. Will definately use this site again.

Recommend to friends Visit again

A beautiful, natural setting

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Olivia R. 4 reviews

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Amazing views, piping hot showers, clean facilities, good price and very peaceful - a simple, natural and hassle-free campsite.

Disliked Areas near the road are a bit noisy and there aren't many completely flat areas to pitch up.

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Lovely remote location. Accommodation was superb…

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Elaine C. 2 reviews

Shepherd's hut

Liked Lovely remote location. Accommodation was superb

Recommend to friends Visit again

Beautiful site and scenery. Plenty of…

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Richard A. 7 reviews

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Beautiful site and scenery. Plenty of space for quieter pitches. Good showers. Amazing walks really close by the site, including the East Mendip way.

Disliked Being on a hillside the views and sunsets are lovely however the wind can pickup a bit, so be prepared for that.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Campfires allowed

Leisure on park

Bar or club house 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 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

Budget/backpacker Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities 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 Nearby farmers' market Public transportation nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 sites)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at site

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby

Location

Croscombe Camping

Thrupe Lane

Croscombe

Somerset

England

BA5 3RB

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

51.19797°N
2.58479°W

Nearest transport

Bus
1.7 mi Rectory Road
1.7 mi Rectory Road
2.9 mi Wells Bus Station
Rail
7.3 mi Castle Cary Rail Station
8.5 mi Bruton Rail Station
12.1 mi Frome Rail Station
Ferry
17.3 mi The Cottage Ferry Landing
17.3 mi Nova Scotia Ferry Landing
17.3 mi Prince Street Bridge Ferry Landing
Airport
14.1 mi Bristol International Airport

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

Catch the Somerset history vibe with visits to the flamboyant, Gothic-era Wells Cathedral (10 minutes’ drive), and check out the Bishop’s Palace and Gardens too. Glastonbury (20 minutes) has an atmospheric abbey of its own, and loads of quirky little shops selling joss sticks and silver jewellery, while the darker side of local life is revealed on ghostly guided walks of Shepton Mallet Prison (10 minutes). Want to breathe in more of that fresh Somerset air? Scramble up to the top of Glastonbury Tor (20 minutes) for far-reaching views of the Somerset Levels (30 minutes), where you can spot wading birds on walks and cycles through sleepy villages. For more hardcore exercise, take a climbing course on the limestone cliffs of Cheddar Gorge (25 minutes). Animatronic dinosaurs, cave tours and mini golf may well keep kids entertained for much of the day at Wookey Hole Caves (15 minutes), or you can clamber aboard a steam train on the East Somerset Railway (15 minutes) to chug through the countryside. And if you’re holidaying with teens, pray they don’t know about Clarks Village (25 minutes), or they’ll be busy spending your retirement fund in the cut-price designer outlet stores.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Weston-Super-Mare Uphill Slipway 19.6 mi Estuary PoorPoorN/APoor
Berrow North Of Unity Farm 19.6 mi Estuary N/AExcellentGoodGood
Weston Main 19.9 mi Estuary PoorN/APoorN/A
Weston-Super-Mare Sand Bay 20.1 mi Estuary N/AN/AGoodGood
Brean 20.3 mi Estuary N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Wells Cathedral 2.8 mi

Ebbor Gorge National Nature Reserve 3.4 mi

Wookey Hole Caves & Papermill 4.3 mi

Glastonbury Tor 6.2 mi

Glastonbury Abbey 6.7 mi

National Trust

West Pennard Court Barn 5.4 mi

King John's Hunting Lodge 11.8 mi

Lytes Cary Manor 11.8 mi

Stourhead 13.1 mi

Stembridge Tower Mill 13.4 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

BISHOP'S PALACE, WELLS 2.3 mi

MILTON LODGE AND THE COMBE, WELLS 3.1 mi

Wookey Hole and Ebbor Gorge 4.2 mi

Wookey Hole - Priddy - Ebbor Gorge 5.1 mi

The Mendip Hills – a circular walk from Priddy 5.7 mi

Local events

  • Glastonbury Festival (Wednesday, June 23, 2027 – Wednesday, June 23, 2027)

    Glastonbury, England 2.7 mi

  • Bristol International Balloon Fiesta (Friday, August 7, 2026 – Friday, August 7, 2026)

    Bristol, England 17.3 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.

Want to know more about camping in Somerset?

Frequently asked questions

  • Does Croscombe Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Croscombe Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Croscombe Camping? Catch the Somerset history vibe with visits to the flamboyant, Gothic-era Wells Cathedral (10 minutes’ drive), and check out the Bishop’s Palace and Gardens too. Glastonbury (20 minutes) has an atmospheric abbey … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Croscombe Camping?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  Anytime –  Anytime
    Depart by:  Anytime
    On-park accommodation
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  Anytime
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Croscombe Camping? From $26.88 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.