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.

Site type

Tent pitches 100
Motorhome pitches 100
Touring caravan pitches 100
Open now
Opens 1 April
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Wed, 01 Apr to

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2 adults
0 children
0 dogs

Reviews

9.5

Overall rating from 766 Pitchup.com customers

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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Spectacular scenery

98% would recommend this site to a friend

96% would stay here again

What customers say

Sandparks boasts a top-rated campsite, right opposite Widemouth Bay. Praised for super-clean, modern ablutions (outdoor showers a hit!), and friendly staff like Gary & Sue. Enjoy stunning sea views, beach/pub/farm shop access. Spacious pitches, chilled vibe, quiet nights. Electric bikes & disabled toilet deposit issues resolved.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews. Last updated 2026/06/30

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Arrival date (latest first)

Wardens very welcoming, facilities very clean,…

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 Jenny C. 2 reviews

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Wardens very welcoming, facilities very clean, views are amazing.

Recommend to friends Visit again

A clean, well run site.

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 Andy T. 1 review

Electric grass pitch

Liked A very clean site (despite a lot of dogs around … including two of ours!). Loos and Showers immaculate. Friendly staff. Well run site. There is a pub next to the site that does food. It’s dog friendly but restricted to the outside deck or bar area which we didn’t find an issue. There is a snack bar on site that sells burgers, bacon baps chips etc which is open in the evening for a couple of hours and again in the morning.
The beach is across the road but dogs aren’t allowed 10 - 4 however the next beach 1/2 mile up the road is completely dog friendly .

Disliked Nothing to dislike on the campsite …. however the council run car parks across Cornwall can be a bit pricey!

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 Markus R. 7 reviews

Electric grass pitch

Liked Alles

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loved the view…

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 David O. 4 reviews

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked loved the view

Disliked nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Loved it. Will be back and will bring friends!

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 DAVID O. 1 review

Electric grass pitch

Liked The freedom to pitch wherever we wanted within our spot.
Friendly staff
Good facilities
Great food next door
Proximity to the sea

Disliked Not a dislike but a hairdryer in the shower block would be good .
Happy to go natural though !

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Sea views. Lovely clean modern…

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Alison S. 5 reviews

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Sea views. Lovely clean modern toilet block. On site fridges as ours wasn't working on the gas! Helpful staff.

Disliked Nothing

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The pitches were very spacious and…

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Anonymous

Electric grass pitch

Liked The pitches were very spacious and the shower block was modern and very clean.

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Great location…

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Louise N. 2 reviews

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Great location

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great, site, location and very friendly!

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 Susan F. 4 reviews

Electric grass pitch

Liked Absolutely loved this site! Gary and Sue the warden so friendly and helpful! Close to the beach, the bay view inn and a bus stop into town…just perfect!
Will be returning 🤩🤩

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If Carling did dog-friendly campsites….❤️

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 Helen S. 2 reviews

Electric grass pitch

Liked This is one of the best sites I’ve taken my Camper van to. It’s dog friendly, the grass fields are in excellent condition with 2 big fields at the back to walk your dogs. The toilets and showers were IMMACULATE for the whole week. There is a dog friendly pub right at the entrance of the campsite - excellent food. There is also a pub right across the road (which sits between the campsite and the beach). Again - it serves food and is dog friendly - with a great atmosphere. This pub’s beer-garden is almost on the beach. About 2 mins along the beach there is a great café, and another 5 mins along the beach there is another great café. Oh! And they use Starlink for wifi - our wifi connection for the whole week was outstanding - even through a beast of an electrical storm! And lastly - that Staff that work there - you couldn’t ask for better ❤️

Disliked Absolutely nothing!

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Features

Dogs allowed

Campfires allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Beach access Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Local produce Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

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

Rules

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

Themes

Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Communal freezer Communal fridge Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Farm Large (51-200 pitches)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at pitch 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 Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Surf school nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Sandparks Campsite

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

Coach
3,8 km The Strand
35 km Bideford Quay
35 km Bideford Quay
Rail
39,1 km Gunnislake Rail Station
39,2 km Coombe Junction Halt (Rail Station)
39,2 km Liskeard Rail Station
Ferry
35 km Bideford Ferry Landing
38,3 km Rock Padstow Ferry Landing
38,5 km 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 0,3 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Summerleaze 4 km Sea N/AExcellentGoodGood
Crooklets 4,5 km Sea N/AExcellentGoodGood
Northcott Mouth 5,9 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentN/A
Sandymouth 7,3 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Tintagel Castle 20,2 km

RHS Garden Rosemoor 33,6 km

Rock Beach 37,9 km

Cornwall's Crealy Great Adventure Park 43 km

National Trust

Tintagel Old Post Office 20,2 km

Lawrence House 22,1 km

Lydford Gorge 35,7 km

Cotehele 40,7 km

Cotehele Mill 40,7 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Widemouth Bay - Coast and Country 0,7 km

Marhamchurch - Bude - Canal Heritage 1,8 km

Marhamchurch - Widemouth Nature Ramble 1,8 km

Poundstock, Dizzard and Millook 3,2 km

Pondstock to Dizzard - Woods and Country 3,2 km

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.

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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?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  11 a.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Sandparks Campsite? From R652,18 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.