Mendip Basecamp Adventure Campsite

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Basecamp at sunset
Basecamp at sunset
Tent pitches
Space for all sorts of tents
Gorgeous sunset
Basecamp
Campervans welcome
Spacious pitches
Friendly dogs welcome
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Tent pitches
Space for all sorts of tents
Gorgeous sunset

  • Family-friendly site with a relaxed atmosphere on 100 acres of land
  • In the Mendip Hills, a five-minute bike ride from Thatchers Cider farm
  • Firepits and campfires encouraged; café-bar and outdoor activities
Fancy having the freedom to explore ancient woodland by day and settle in next to an open fire by night (but with the added bonus of hot showers and flushing loos)? Make Mendip Basecamp Adventure Campsite your next spot for a getaway, and all of the above shall be at your fingertips. This hidden site has an off-grid feel and it's a top choice for folk who like to keep moving: it’s got an outdoor activity centre a five-minute walk away with rock climbing, caving, skiing, tobogganing, frisbee golf, abseiling, archery, rifle shooting, bushcraft and axe throwing on offer (for an extra fee). All this, plus 100 acres of land on site, means outdoor playtimes, family ball games, or just chilling out with a book on the grass are possible. That said, a leisure centre with a gym and indoor pool is under five minutes’ drive away if you're in need of indoor activities. Back at base, food and drinks are on hand at the café-bar, which serves up barista coffee, breakfast rolls, pizza and fries. The on-site shop is stocked with all sorts, from local burgers and cheese to beer, cider, ice cream and cold drinks. Plus, a 24-hour garage and well-stocked shop are 10 minutes away by car for those who need to sort out any additional food. A quick heads up if you’re planning on staying at the site: your tent or campervan needs to be under 2.7 metres high, and no caravans or motorhomes are permitted because of access restrictions. Basecamp is accessed via a rural track, which is driven at guests' own risk.

Campground type

Tent sites 100
RV sites 50
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 4
Rent a tent 1
Opens July 11
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • 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).
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Twin axle vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • Bookings must not be for more than 14 consecutive nights.
  • The park caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
  • Minimum spacing of 3 metres between pitches.
  • There is no access to the site for vehicles taller than 2.7m. Access to the site is along a steep country lane which may not be suitable for low riding or large vehicles.

Languages spoken

English

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Reviews

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94% would recommend this campground to a friend

88% would stay here again

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Caroline T.

Primitive grass tent or campervan campsite

Liked Space for groups, nature. children liked tobogganing. Clean facilities. Firepits. Great for wildlife - lots of bats.

Disliked No hot water in the showers today - tried 3. Shop is quite expensive.

Can’t wait to go back with a hat and decent suncream!

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Vikki F.

Primitive grass tent or campervan campsite

Liked Relaxed and friendly vibe with brilliant facilities for kids. Sandpit, various games and interesting talk on astronomy. Loads of space to run and be free!

Disliked The aftermath of sunburn.

Would definitely stay again and have already recommended it to others

Overall 10/10

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent or campervan campsite

Liked Good washing facilities and amenities on site. Regularly cleaned. Lots of activities on site. Reasonably priced pitch.

Disliked Pricing in the shop was high but expected due to convenience. A stay could include a discount on an activity.

Clean facilities and friendly staff

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Hannah B.

Primitive grass tent or campervan campsite

Liked Great views, and really friendly staff. Shop onsite was great and had so many essentials that you might need.
Fun activities for the family and a place to get food and drink onsite. Facilities were clean and maintained well.

Disliked It was very windy on the top of a large hill with little to no protection. The site has a lot of rocks underneath and so you do need to come prepared with hard rock pegs and a mallet.

Excellent site, highly recommend

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Marion W.

Primitive grass tent or campervan campsite

Liked Relaxed atmosphere, lots of space, level pitches, can have fire pits, quiet at night, well stocked shop, clean facilities, friendly staff, activities on site

Disliked Can't think of anything!

It was an excellent visit. Wide Owen fields to pitch in, extremely…

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Chris H.

Primitive grass tent or campervan campsite

Liked It was an excellent visit. Wide Owen fields to pitch in, extremely friendly and helpful staff and excellent amenities. Bathrooms and showers were clean and there were plenty of then. Drinking water points through the camp.

The sandpit (more like kingdom) was great! My 8 year old loved it. The camp shop on site had reasonable pricing in comparison to most others.

It was a wonderful experience overall.

Excellent campsite with lots of facilities, things to do for the kids,…

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Bevan M.

Primitive grass tent or campervan campsite

Liked Excellent campsite with lots of facilities, things to do for the kids, handy shop and cafe serving food and useful bits for the stay. Wish we had more time there really.

Disliked The walk down to the restaurant, and back up, was a little long/steep. That's really the only critique.

Really nice site, good facilities and staff were great.…

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Christopher C.

Primitive grass tent or campervan campsite

Liked Really nice site, good facilities and staff were great.

Disliked Can't access site after 9pm. We wanted to watch the hotair balloon festival night glow but wouldn't have been able to get back on our pitch, would of had to sleep in the van at tye gate.

Excellent site, caters well to families and has a great environment!

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent or campervan campsite

Liked The bathroom facilities were clean and appropriate. The onsite shop was well stocked. The environment felt safe and fun for a family with young children. All the extra decorations and details made a great experience for us all!

Site facilities were always clean and tidy

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent or campervan campsite

Liked The staff were very welcoming and helpful. The camping area was very family orientated and my child enjoyed playing football with the other kids.

Features

Dogs allowed

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 Car parking by site/unit 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 Scouts welcome 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 Forest Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wild camping Wildlife haven

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 Nearby farmers' market Public transportation nearby

Type

Large (51-200 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby 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 Watersports nearby

Location

Mendip Basecamp Adventure Campsite

Lyncombe Drive

Sandford

Somerset

England

BS25 5PQ

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

51.32769°N
2.81668°W

Nearest transport

Bus
4.9 mi Summer Lane
4.9 mi Summer Lane
6.1 mi Airport Terminal
Rail
4.4 mi Yatton Rail Station
4.5 mi Worle Rail Station
5.6 mi Weston Milton Rail Station
Ferry
7.6 mi Weston-super-Mare Knightstone Harbour
8.3 mi Clevedon Pier
11.9 mi Portishead Pier
Airport
6.1 mi Bristol International Airport
23.1 mi Cardiff 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

Most of your time at this site is sure to be taken up immersing yourself in the outdoor adventures of the Mendip Activity Centre, but there’s also a range of other pursuits to consider while in the area. Set on cycling? Wheel your way along the Strawberry Line (around a 10-minute ride away) – this old railway between Cheddar and Yatton is now a family-friendly path. Make sure to drop by the Thatchers farm (five minutes) at the entry of the trail for sips of some famed cider. Check out the rest of the Mendips too, perhaps while meandering across Cheddar Gorge (15 minutes), Burrington Combe (10 minutes), or the lakes of Blagdon and Chew Valley (20 minutes). Outside of the National Landscape, wander Weston-super-Mare’s seafront and pier while feasting on fish and chips (20 minutes) and give Bristol (half an hour) a little attention – particularly the city’s historic harbour, suspension bridge and SS Great Britain.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Weston-Super-Mare Sand Bay 6.9 mi Estuary N/AN/AGoodGood
Weston Main 7.3 mi Estuary PoorN/APoorN/A
Weston-Super-Mare Uphill Slipway 7.5 mi Estuary PoorPoorN/APoor
Clevedon Beach 7.9 mi Estuary N/AGoodGoodGood
Brean 8.4 mi Estuary N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Cheddar Caves & Gorge 3.9 mi

Wookey Hole Caves & Papermill 9.3 mi

Ebbor Gorge National Nature Reserve 10.1 mi

Wells Cathedral 11 mi

Brunel's ss Great Britain 12.3 mi

National Trust

King John's Hunting Lodge 2.8 mi

Clevedon Court 7.8 mi

Tyntesfield 8.9 mi

Westbury College Gatehouse 14.4 mi

Blaise Hamlet 14.6 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Winscombe 1.1 mi

Winscombe - Barton - Crook Peak - Wavering Down - Winscombe 1.2 mi

Burrington Combe - Rowberrow - Dolebury 2.7 mi

Burrington Combe - Black Down - Rowberrow - Dolebury 2.8 mi

Congresbury 3.1 mi

Local events

  • Bristol International Balloon Fiesta (Friday, August 8, 2025 – Friday, August 8, 2025)

    Bristol, England 10.2 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.

Nearest campgrounds

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Mendip Basecamp Adventure Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Mendip Basecamp Adventure Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Mendip Basecamp Adventure Campsite? Most of your time at this site is sure to be taken up immersing yourself in the outdoor adventures of the Mendip Activity Centre, but there’s also a range of other pursuits … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Mendip Basecamp Adventure Campsite?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  2 p.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Mendip Basecamp Adventure Campsite? From $32.61 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.