Forest campgrounds in South West England

The Walled Garden Campsite

• Green and spacious Dorset site within the Moreton Estate
• Jurassic Coast, Monkey World and Tank Museum within 15 minutes' drive
• Café and play area within the grounds; abundance of walks nearby

Philliols Farm

• Working family farm and wildlife haven next door to Wareham Forest
• A five-minute drive from Bere Regis and 25 to the Jurassic Coast
• Lots of animals on site and walks in woodland right from the grounds

Alpine Grove Touring Park

• Award-winning park in a green wildlife haven
• A mile and a half from Chard and 12 from Charmouth
• Heated outdoor pool, play area and firepits for hire

Chippers Field

• Adults-only tree-lined terrace field three miles from Lyme Regis
• A 10-minute drive from Charmouth Beach and The Cobb
• Pub serving food, a basic shop and bus stop a few minutes’ walk away

Dartmoor Caravan and Camping

Sheep Hill Campsite

• Single pitch for exclusive use set in two acres of private woodland
• Dartmoor National Park 10 minutes; Exeter 15 minutes
• Picnic table, two deck chairs, storage area and firepit included

Windfall Orchard

• Wildlife-rich two-acre site in the Somerset Levels near Langport
• A 25-minute drive to Glastonbury; an hour to the Jurassic Coast
• Communal firepit and kitchen on site

Bush Farm Bison Centre and Camping

• Farm centre with bison, elk and many other animals
• Farm walk, lake, duck hide, chipmunks, raccoons and more
• Playground, kids' farmyard and shop serving tea and light meals

Field 725 Eco Camping and Glamping

• Peaceful site on a large estate 10 minutes' drive from Frome
• Within half an hour of Longleat, Wookey Hole, Glastonbury and Bath
• Camp kitchen, café and barbecues or firepits to hire

Chenson Farm Certificated Location

• CAMC members-only site a half-hour’s drive from Dartmoor National Park
• Halsdon Nature Reserve half an hour’s drive; Exeter 35 minutes
• Dogs welcome; 60 acres of woodland; stargazing; communal fridge

Ashcombe Woodland Campsite

• Tents-only, wild-style campsite in a private Devon woodland
• A 15-minute drive from Teignmouth and the coast; 20 minutes to Exeter
• Individual firepits, chef-staffed woodland kitchen and foraging walks

Plaistow Mills

• Four-acre camping field for over-12s 10 minutes' drive from Barnstaple
• A 15-minute drive to Ilfracombe; Woolacombe 20 minutes
• Farm shop on site; short walk to a gastropub and smart restaurant

At The Cowshed

• Shepherd's huts at a small, friendly site in the village of Kilmington
• On the Wiltshire Cycleway, two miles from Stourhead Estate
• Comfy beds, hot showers, shared kitchen, firepit and hot tub

Travellers Rest

• Dog-friendly glamping in south Devon woodland, surrounded by a lake
• Each unit is in its own private glade with lake views and a firepit
• Breakfast, picnic and barbecue packs (including vegetarian) to buy

Watermouth Cove Holiday Park

Raven's Nest

• Mongolian yurt in a nearly wild site with spectacular views
• Set on three acres of rewilding nature reserve
• Therapies and treatments available on site

Forest Glade Holiday Park

• Leafy park in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
• Family run for over 40 years
• Pool, sauna, licensed shop and wildlife information room

Sandymouth Surf Town

• Eco-friendly coastal site set over 220 acres of countryside
• Widemouth Bay and Bude both within 15 minutes' drive
• Surf hire and lessons for groups and individuals of all abilities