Tent Campsites for backpackers in Portishead, Somerset
9 bookable campsites with tent pitches within 15 miles of Portishead
All distances are calculated "as the crow flies".
The Batch Campsite
Cheddar, Somerset, England- Small and friendly site at the top of the Mendips
- Three miles from Cheddar and within walking distance of several pubs
- Surrounded by woodland: look out for deer, badgers, foxes and buzzards
Mendip Basecamp Adventure Campsite
Sandford, Somerset, England- 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
Myrtle Farm Holidays
Weston-super-Mare, Somerset, England- Small, level touring park in Banwell at the foot of the Mendip Hills
- Two miles from the M5 and five from Weston-Super-Mare
- Plenty of open space and spectacular views
Swallow Barn Farm
Winscombe, Somerset, England- Off-grid Somerset farm campsite with spectacular Bristol Channel views
- A 10-minute drive to Cheddar Gorge; 25 minutes to Weston-super-Mare
- Grass pitches with basic facilities; five minutes’ walk to the pub
The Stables
Bristol, Greater Bristol, England- Friendly and scenic basic site between Bristol and Bath
- Edged by the 13-mile car-free Bristol and Bath Railway Path
- Stroll along the banks of the Avon to local pubs serving food
Dagger Wood Campsite
Bristol, Greater Bristol, England- Secluded 34-acre farm within half-hour’s drive of Bristol and Bath
- A 10-minute woodland walk to a pub serving food; bus stop nearby
- Barbecues and firepits allowed; foraging workshops available for a fee
Peak View Gardens
Axbridge, Somerset, England- Simple Somerset farm pitches in a handy spot close to the A38
- Cheddar Gorge and Burnham-on-Sea beach 10 minutes' drive
- Riverside location in Lower Weare; village pub a minute's walk away
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
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
Lower Court Farm
Winscombe, Somerset, England- Quiet site on a former dairy farm at the foot of the Mendip Hills
- A 25-minute drive from Weston-super-Mare and 45 minutes to Bristol
- Within walking distance of a cider farm, activity centre and local pub
Mendip Camp
Cheddar, Somerset, England- Spacious back-to-basics rural site in the Mendip Hills
- A 10-minute drive from Cheddar Gorge and 25 minutes from Wookey Hole
- Dog-friendly site with wood available for campfires
Flittermouse Copse Camping
Bleadon, Somerset, England- Peaceful pop-up site on the outskirts of the Mendip Hills
- A 15-minute drive from Weston-super-Mare; 25 minutes to Cheddar Gorge
- Access to the Mendip Way; two country pubs within walking distance
Time 4 Field Fun
Weston-super-Mare, Somerset, EnglandThe Strawmouse Field
Chepstow, Monmouthshire, Wales- Quiet rural wild camping site two miles from the Wye Valley
- On Cycle Route 42; 15 minutes to Offa’s Dyke Path
- Farm shop and pub nearby; dogs allowed
Moving Mountains Basecamp
Bristol, Greater Bristol, England- Group-oriented activity-focused site a mile from Westerleigh
- A 20-minute drive from Bristol and half an hour from Bath
- Lots of on-site activities including archery, bushcraft and footgolf
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