Bideford campsites
The historic port town of Bideford is nestled on the banks of the River Torridge and makes a brilliant family-friendly place to get away and spend some time together. There are beautiful beaches nearby, a mix of adventure parks and experiences to try, plus lots of history to take in - and all within striking distance of these Bideford campsites.
39 Bideford campsites
Broad Park Camping and Glamping Certificated Site
Fairy Cross, Bideford, Devon
3.1 miles from Bideford
34 reviews
100%
would recommend
Small, family campsite with alpacas, goats and horses. Minutes to The Big Sheep, ten minutes from the beach!
Pitches: 2 x Non Electric Grass Tent Pitches, 8 x Grass Tent Pitches (Optional Electric)
Tarka Trail Camping
Yelland, Barnstaple, Devon
4.4 miles from Bideford
58 reviews
95%
would recommend
Tranquil, family and dog friendly site set beside the beautiful Tarka Trail with estuary views across to Saunton.
Pitches: 20 x Non Electric Grass Tent Pitches, 2 x Non Electric Grass Touring Pitches
Lobb Fields Caravan and Camping Park
Braunton, Devon
6.7 miles from Bideford
25 reviews
96%
would recommend
Family camping park, within five minutes of Saunton Sands Beach and Braunton. Onsite food trucks and play park!
Pitches: 17 x Non Electric Grass Pitches, 137 x Electric Grass Pitches
Camping @ Croyde Bay
Croyde, Devon
8 miles from Bideford
Opens 28 May
66 reviews
94%
would recommend
Family-friendly, quiet camping and touring site. Ten minute walk to Croyde Beach, with onsite surf hire.
Pitches: 10 x Non Electric Grass Pitches, 43 x Grass Pitches with Optional Electric
Ruda Holiday Park
Croyde, Braunton, Devon
8.2 miles from Bideford
37 reviews
86%
would recommend
Family friendly pitches and safari tents 100m from Croyde Bay. Onsite restaurants, surf and wetsuit hire, and shop!
Pitches: 67 x Electric Grass Touring Pitches (Croyde Burrows), 22 x Electric Grass Touring Pitches
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Ocean Pitch Campsite
Braunton, Croyde, Devon
8.3 miles from Bideford
16 reviews
94%
would recommend
Surfer's campsite just metres from Croyde Bay beach, with award winning onsite street food and surf hire.
Incledon Farm Camping
Braunton, Devon
8.6 miles from Bideford
13 reviews
100%
would recommend
This working farm is a rural retreat and ideal base from which to explore North Devon's beaches and surfing.
50 x Non Electric Grass Pitches
8m x 6m
Roey's Retreat Campsite
Higher Clovelly, Bideford, Devon
8.8 miles from Bideford
Opens 1 April
107 reviews
94%
would recommend
A small, family and dog friendly site located just five minutes from Clovelly village and the Devon Coast.
Pitches: 13 x Non Electric Grass Pitches, 12 x Electric Grass Pitches
Hidden Valley Park
Ilfracombe, Devon
9.4 miles from Bideford
48 reviews
96%
would recommend
Award winning campsite in a wooded valley, ten minutes to the coast and Ilfracombe. Onsite shop and restaurant!
Pitches: 5 x Medium Gravel Touring Pitches (Optional Electric), 16 x Large Fully Serviced Grass Pitches (Optional Electric)
Brightlycott Barton
Barnstaple, Devon
9.6 miles from Bideford
11 reviews
100%
would recommend
A dog friendly and peaceful spot with easy access to Barnstaple, sandy beaches and Exmoor National Park.
Pitches: 5 x Small Non Electric Grass Pitches, 5 x Non Electric Grass Tent Pitches
Little Roadway Farm Camping Park
Woolacombe, Devon
9.9 miles from Bideford
57 reviews
96%
would recommend
A family friendly, dog-friendly campsite. A five minute drive or 25 minute walk to Woolacombe Beach.
Pitches: 60 x Non Electric Grass Pitches, 38 x Electric Grass Pitches
Barn Park Campsite
Woolacombe, Devon
10.1 miles from Bideford
16 reviews
100%
would recommend
Summer campsite on a working dairy farm with panoramic countryside views. Five minute drive to Woolacombe Beach!
15 x Non Electric Grass Pitches
Woolacombe Sands Holiday Park
Woolacombe, Devon
10.7 miles from Bideford
21 reviews
90%
would recommend
Holiday park with sea views, a 15 minute walk to Woolacombe Beach. Onsite swimming pools, a clubhouse/bar and more!
Pitches: 30 x Non Electric Grass Pitches, 20 x Fully Serviced Grass Super Pitches
Sunnymead Farm Camping and Touring Site
Ilfracombe, Devon
11.4 miles from Bideford
13 reviews
100%
would recommend
Family-run campsite set in four acres of glorious countryside with coastal views, near Woolacombe and Ilfracombe.
Pitches: 6 x Large Non Electric Grass Pitches, 9 x Electric Grass Pitches
Lee Meadow Farm
Lee, Woolacombe, Devon
11.6 miles from Bideford
Opens 1 May
77 reviews
97%
would recommend
Camping and glamping, ten minutes to Woolacombe. Onsite farm shop/cafe, bike hire, zipline, hot tub, sauna and spa!
Pitches: 100 x Non Electric Grass Pitches , 50 x Electric Grass Pitches
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Owl Valley Glamping
Bideford, Devon
1.6 miles from Bideford
A beautiful off-grid eco glamping site situated in North Devon with a wildlife pond, glamping cabins and a geodome!
Dyers Meadows Camping
Bideford, Devon
6 miles from Bideford
Relaxed, eco campsite surrounded by wildlife. Just ten minutes to the coast and Milky Way Adventure Park.
Braunton Sands Campsite
Braunton, Devon
6.4 miles from Bideford
Opens 28 May
34 reviews
100%
would recommend
Family and dog friendly camping site just a five minute drive from Saunton Sands beach, in the heart of Braunton.
Secret Spot Camping
Braunton, Devon
6.6 miles from Bideford
A secluded campsite for tents and small campervans only, 15 minutes from Croyde beach. Perfect for family getaways.
Smytham Holiday Park
Great Torrington, Devon
6.6 miles from Bideford
Family-run camping, touring and glamping park with direct access to the Tarka Trail. Onsite swimming pool and bar!
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Things to do in Bideford
The many wonderful attractions both in and close to the town make Bideford a great getaway destination for families, nature lovers and outdoorsy people alike. The must-see list includes the stunning Westward Ho! Beach, which offers Blue Flag sands and lifeguard cover in the summer months to keep everyone safe.
Sauntan Sands is also just a short drive away and offers three miles of golden sands in pretty surroundings, while Instow Beach also has impressive sand dunes to explore.
Lundy Island is only a short boat ride away and is a great place to see an incredible range of seabirds and spot seals. If you get the chance to visit, you certainly won't regret it.
Back inshore, kids and adults will love the BIG Sheep centre, which has live animal shows, tractor rides and Devon's longest rollercoaster - The Rampage. Atlantis Adventure Park features a pirate ship adventure playground and is great for a rainy day too. Kids will love meeting birds of prey at North Devon Falconry too.
Skern Lodge Outdoor Activity Center, located in Bideford, offers a range of outdoors activities including kayaking, zip lining, rock climbing and much more. Likewise, Ultimate Adventure Centre offers lots of activities including surfing and coasteering to mountain boarding and even a high ropes course.
For something less frenetic, Hartland Abbey and Gardens is a lovely way to spend an afternoon while exploring their beautiful house and gardens, or you could go for a walk in Northam Burrows Country Park with its protected area of outstanding natural beauty. There are miles of wonderful walks to enjoy on the South West Coast Path too of course.
Those who love museums and galleries should make time to explore the Burton Art Gallery and Museum, or perhaps the Dartington Crystal Glass centre to see artisans at work blowing glass and making ceramics.
Billed as a "hobby which got out of hand", a visit to the Cobbaton Combat Collection (situated less than 15 miles from town) offers a fascinating insight into World War II hardware.
Other interesting places nearby include the RHS Garden Rosemoor, which offers stunning botanical gardens, the North Devon Heritage Coast and the town of Barnstaple and Exmoor Zoo to name just a few.