Campgrounds for backpackers in South West England

Trerieve Farm

• Peaceful, rural campsite with sea views on a working Cornish farm
• A 40-minute drive to the Eden Project and 30 minutes from Polperro
• Grass pitches with Seaton beach, a pub and café in walking distance

Trevanger Farm

• Peaceful family-run beef farm site two miles from the Cornish coast
• A 10-minute drive to Rock beach and Polzeath beach for watersports
• Within walking distance of food shops, restaurants and bars

Hare Mead Corner

• Quiet grassy corner of a large, adults-only field on a Somerset farm
• A 20-minute drive from Bath and 35 minutes to the Mendip Hills
• Next to a footpath and bridleway; pub within walking distance

Troytown Farm Campsite

Little Barnstone

• Simple pitches on a peaceful Devon organic smallholding
• On the edge of Exmoor National Park, 10 mins' drive from Combe Martin
• Easy access from the A39; wellness activities available on site

West Ilkerton Farm

• Secluded site on an Exmoor farm 10 minutes' drive from the coast
• A 10-minute drive from Lynton and half an hour from Woolacombe
• Moorland views, tractor-drawn tours and barbecue nights on site

The Walled Garden

• Scenic seasonal site attached to the walled gardens at Moreton
• New amenities block added in 2016
• On the edge of Moreton village and enclosed by woodland

Little Orchard Camping

• Wild camping field in Devon countryside near Dartmoor National Park
• Totnes, Kingsbridge and Blackpool Sands all within 15 minutes’ drive
• Farm shop on site; two country pubs within five minutes’ walk

Penventon House Campsite

• Small, well-equipped site just off the A393 in the village of Lanner
• A 15-minute drive to Porthtowan beach; half an hour to St Ives
• Sauna, barbecues, firewood and tea room all provided on site

Valley View Touring Park

• Clean, tidy, friendly and small site in southwest Cornwall
• Easy drive to the Eden Project and National Maritime Museum Cornwall
• Toilets, showers and undercover washing-up point on site

Court Gates Wild Camping

• South Devon working farm with sea views and stabling for horses
• A 15-minute drive from Plymouth and 20 minutes from Dartmoor
• Direct access to South West Coast Path; a mile from Bovisand beach

Carn View

• Dog-friendly Cornwall site just with views of Carn Brea Castle
• A 25-minute drive from St. Ives Bay and St Agnes Head; trails nearby
• Short walk from a train station, medieval restaurant, pubs and shops

Greenacres Camping

• Stunning countryside, big pitches, lots of play space and camp fires
• Clean showers and toilets, Fridges and freezers available to use.
• Close to Wells, Glastonbury, Shepton Mallet, Cheddar and Longleat.

Granary Barn Camping

• In scenic countryside two miles from Helston and three from Porthleven
• On-site owner with extensive local knowledge to offer advice and tips
• Toilets, showers, fridge, freezer, firepit hire and firewood sales

Wadebridge Town Football Club

• Well-maintained site at a community club on the edge of Wadebridge
• North Cornwall beaches 10 minutes' drive: half an hour to Eden Project
• Easy access to A39 and A389; pubs and shops a short walk away

Ned's Meadow

• Cosy adults-only shepherd’s hut on a working farm in South Devon
• Bigbury Beach 10 minutes’ drive; Dartmoor National Park half an hour
• Woodburning stove; traditional village pub a 10-minute walk away

Rowden Farm

• Semi-wild farm camping in a hay meadow near Tiverton in Devon
• A 25-minute drive to Exmoor National Park; 50 minutes to Lynmouth
• Off-grid pitches for over-16s only; pub five minutes’ drive