Budget/backpacker: Tent Campsites in South West England
100 bookable campsites with tent pitches in South West England
All distances are calculated "as the crow flies".
Tencreek Holiday Park
Looe, Cornwall, England- Lively family park five minutes' drive from the coast at Looe
- Huge range of facilities including cabaret room, bar, diner and café
- Indoor pool, toddlers' pool, swim lessons, sports room and shop
Stowford Farm Meadows
Combe Martin, Devon, England- Countryside park on 500 acres, 15 minutes' drive from Woolacombe
- Woodland walks, nature trails, pool and riding centre on site
- Two on-site bars and a takeaway; play park and miniature golf
Chy Carne Holiday Park
Helston, Cornwall, England- Relaxed family park 10 minutes' walk from Kennack Sands
- Licensed shop, pizza takeaway, fire baskets and chimeneas on site
- Three amenities blocks with well-kept toilets and hot showers
Stonehenge Campsite and Glamping Pods
Salisbury, Wiltshire, England- The closest outdoor accommodation site to Stonehenge
- Two pubs within walking distance, between 15 and 20 minutes away
- Dogs welcome and campfires allowed
Watermouth Valley Camping Park
Ilfracombe, Devon, England- Family-run, family-oriented site a short walk from Watermouth Bay
- A 10-minute drive to Ilfracombe; 25 minutes to Woolacombe beach
- On-site shop with maps available; access to the South West Coast Path
Petruth Paddocks
Cheddar, Somerset, England- Spacious, relaxing and free-range camping with clean facilities
- Stunning views overlooking the Mendip Hills and Somerset Levels
- Fires encouraged: pits, kindling and logs delivered at a small charge
Dartmoor Shepherd's Huts
Newton Abbot, Devon, England- Glamping stays in Dartmoor National Park
- Just outside a moorland village and with woodland views
- Dogs welcome; firepit provided for each hut
Whitehill Country Park
Paignton, Devon, England- Family-run park on a former stud farm and in a wildlife haven
- Two and a half miles from the coast
- Heated outdoor pool, bar, café, shop, takeaway and craft centre
Farway Countryside Park
Colyton, Devon, England- Rural camping 15 minutes’ drive from the Jurassic Coast in Devon
- A 15-minute drive from Beer and Seaton; 25 minutes from Lyme Regis
- Family-run park with rare breeds and walking trails to explore
Branscombe Airfield and Camping
Seaton, Devon, England- Site with its own private airstrip with restored aircraft
- Within easy reach of Branscombe beach, Seaton and Beer
- Safe and enclosed play area; games room; plenty of space for play
Cheddar Bridge Touring Park
Cheddar, Somerset, England- Award-winning, peaceful and adults-only park
- Overlooking the Mendip Hills; River Yeo flowing through the grounds
- A short stroll to Cheddar village and Cheddar Gorge
Great Kellow Farm
Polperro, Cornwall, England- Quiet family-run site on a working farm a mile from Polperro
- A 10-minute drive to Looe and Lantic Bay; 40 minutes to Eden Project
- Dog-friendly pitches with stunning views of the Cornish coast
Tregella Place Camping
Padstow, Cornwall, England- Rural site in a quiet grassland setting, a 10-minute drive to Padstow
- Under 10 minutes' drive from the beaches of Harlyn and Trevone
- On-site bar, live music at the weekend and street food in high season
Higher Pentreath Farm Camp Site
Penzance, Cornwall, England- Relaxed, back to basics camping overlooking Praa Sands beach
- Beach pub serving food five minutes' walk away
- Shower and toilet block, washing machine, phone and laptop charging
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Lansdown Campsite
Bath, Somerset, England- Peaceful Somerset escape at a family farm on the outskirts of Bath
- Bath Racecourse five minutes’ drive and Bath Abbey 15 minutes
- Communal firepit; barbecue hut, sauna and hot tub all extra
Leadstone Camping
Dawlish, Devon, England- Old-fashioned site with modern facilities
- A 10-minute walk to beach, dunes and nature reserve of Dawlish Warren
- Seven acres of grassland in a secluded setting
Atlantic Bays Holiday Park
Padstow, Cornwall, England- Pitches across 27 acres of parkland in Cornwall
- Within walking distance of St Merryn; a couple miles from beaches
- Well-stocked licensed shop and a bar-café on site
Wheal Rodney Holiday Park
Marazion, Cornwall, England- Small, cosy and family-run park a mile from Marazion
- A short walk from St Michael's Mount
- Free pool and spotless amenities
Blue Hills Touring Park
St Agnes, Cornwall, England- Peaceful Cornwall site with direct access to the South West Coast Path
- Perranporth, Porthtowan Beach and Truro within 20 minutes' drive
- Trevellas Cove and St Agnes village within walking distance
Ashbourne Woods
South Brent, Devon, England- Peaceful, rural and hidden-away site on 68 acres of woodland
- Campfires encouraged; cosy pub 10 minutes' walk away
- Toilets, hot showers, laundry room and communal fire area
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