Beach and seaside campsites

Not much compares to a salty sea breeze and watching the sun set over a navy blue horizon. From sweeping bays to magical coves and private beaches, this selection of beach and seaside campsites offer glorious views and great days out. There'll be time for surfing the waves, exploring the cliff tops or just basking in the summer sun.

1205 beach and seaside campsites

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Llanfair Hall, Llanfairpwllgwyngyll, Anglesey

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Llanfair Hall

Llanfairpwllgwyngyll, Anglesey

Five ensuite pods and a lovely log cabin near Anglesey's Newborough beach with fantastic dark skies.

Cwm Ty Coed, Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire

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Cwm Ty Coed

Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire

A pretty camping meadow with family and dog friendly glamping options, surrounded by woodland and near Carmarthen.

Entick Campsite, Dunswell, East Yorkshire

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Entick Campsite

Dunswell, East Yorkshire

Peaceful, family friendly site welcoming tents and tourers. Dogs welcome. Bike storage and shop onsite.

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The Watch House

Lansallos, Cornwall

Romantic and remote family friendly 19th century coastal camping barn, with spectacular views. Secret cove below.

Gelliwig Farm Caravan Park, Abersoch, Pwllheli, Gwynedd

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Gelliwig Farm Caravan Park

Abersoch, Pwllheli, Gwynedd

Rural family getaway on a working farm in a picturesque location on the Llyn Peninsula, close to Rhiw Mountain.

FAQ

What are the most popular beach and seaside camping destinations?

Cornwall, Devon, Dorset and Kent are some of the most popular locations.

Which beach and seaside campsites are dog friendly?

The UK has hundreds of campsites set close to dog friendly beaches and stretches of the seaside - and you can browse a lot of sites here. Campsites near popular dog friendly beaches include Rhossili Bay, Saunton Sands and West Wittering.

Which are the best beach and seaside campsites?

Whether you're looking for soft sand to make sandcastles, rock pools to clamber around or just a walk by the sea with an ice cream - being near the seaside is a winner. There are so many great sites to choose from and these 25 are some of the very best coastal campsites.

Which campsites are near the beach in Cornwall?

From Newquay and Torquay to St Ives and Perranporth, our selection of beach and seaside campsites in Cornwall have something for everyone. Discover a list of them all here.