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.
45 Bideford campsites
Adventure Camping
Bideford, Devon (1.5 miles)
A laidback family site, among hills and coast views. Adventure activities are just next-door.
4.4 /5
Owl Valley Glamping
Bideford, Devon (1.6 miles)
A beautiful off-grid eco glamping site situated in North Devon. Disconnect and reconnect with nature
4.97 /5
Livit Adventures and Glamping
Abbotsham, Bideford, Devon (2.7 miles)
Glamping in fully furnished or simple bell tents on the beautiful North Devon coast. Dog friendly. Near beaches.
4.85 /5
Broad Park Camping and Glamping Certificated Site
Fairy Cross, Bideford, Devon (3.1 miles)
Small, family CS for tents and touring. Five mins from The Big Sheep and 10 from a beach. Alpacas on site!
4.86 /5
Tarka Trail Camping
Yelland, Barnstaple, Devon (4.3 miles)
Tranquil, family and dog friendly site set beside the beautiful Tarka Trail with estuary views across to Saunton.
4.68 /5
Whitemoor Camping
Bishops Tawton, Barnstaple, Devon (7.7 miles)
Small and tranquil site overlooking the beautiful Taw Valley, close to the coast, the Tarka Trail and Exmoor.
4.78 /5
Camping @ Croyde Bay
Croyde, Devon (8 miles)
Family friendly peaceful campsite for tents and small vans just a short walk from the incredible surfing beach.
4.82 /5
Ocean Pitch Campsite
Braunton, Croyde, Devon (8.3 miles)
Idyllic camping a stone's throw from Croyde Bay beach, with award winning onsite street food and surf hire.
4.96 /5
Incledon Farm Camping
Braunton, Devon (8.6 miles)
This working farm is a rural retreat and ideal base from which to explore North Devon's beaches and surfing.
4.81 /5
Roey's Retreat Campsite
Higher Clovelly, Bideford, Devon (8.8 miles)
A small, family and dog friendly site located just five minutes from Clovelly village and the Devon Coast.
4.73 /5
Brightlycott Barton
Barnstaple, Devon (9.6 miles)
A dog friendly and peaceful spot with easy access to Barnstaple, sandy beaches and Exmoor National Park.
4.83 /5
Little Roadway Farm Camping Park
Woolacombe, Devon (9.9 miles)
A family run, family friendly and dog-friendly campsite, just a five minute drive from Woolacombe Beach.
4.79 /5
Bales Ash Campsite
Umberleigh, Devon (10.6 miles)
Homemade Devon cakes for campers, tourers and glampers. Set above Taw Valley, 20 minutes to The Tarka Trail.
4.82 /5
Cheglinch Farm Glamping
West Down, Ilfracombe, Devon (11 miles)
Farmstay glamping in beautifully furnished Lotus Belle tents with campfires. Ten minutes from Woolacombe beach.
4.83 /5
Bay View Farmers Campsite
Mortehoe, Woolacombe, Devon (11.1 miles)
Family-run campsite near Woolacombe's award-winning beach and the Tarka Trail, with spectacular views to Lee Bay.
Wolf Meadows Farm
High Bickington, Umberleigh, Devon (11.2 miles)
Wild riverside, woodland camping and pods by Devon's River Taw. Just 40 mins' drive from Dartmoor and beaches.
4.32 /5
Strawfields
Ilfracombe, Devon (11.3 miles)
Unique, rustic back to nature camping with campfires and glamping. Fantastic rural location, close to the beaches.
5 /5
Sunnymead Farm Camping and Touring Site
Ilfracombe, Devon (11.4 miles)
Family-run campsite set in four acres of glorious countryside with coastal views, near Woolacombe and Ilfracombe.
4.62 /5
Lee Meadow Farm
Lee, Woolacombe, Devon (11.7 miles)
Family friendly camping close to lovely beaches and Exmoor. Onsite facilities include a farm shop and bike hire.
4.81 /5
Stowford Farm Meadows
Combe Martin, Ilfracombe, Devon (12 miles)
Award winning campsite with a play area, a pool and crazy golf. Just 15 minutes to Woolacombe and Croyde.
4.67 /5
Coastal Cabins
Hartland, Bideford, Devon (12 miles)
Luxury glamping cabins in the North Devon countryside. Hot tub, BBQ cabin, tennis court and more onsite!
Highly rated
Pitt Farm Camping
Bideford, Devon (12.4 miles)
Working farm site with picturesque views, five minutes from the closest beaches and only 35 minutes to Bude.
4.96 /5
Secret Spot Camping
Braunton, Devon (6.6 miles)
A secluded campsite for tents and small campervans only, 15 minutes from Croyde beach. Perfect for family getaways.
Smytham Holiday Park
Great Torrington, Devon (6.7 miles)
A family-run rural camping and touring park between Dartmoor and Exmoor with direct access to the Tarka Trail.
Wonders Corner Camping
Langtree, Torrington, Devon (6.7 miles)
A tranquil tent camping paddock, bordering deciduous woodland and stunning valley views. Dog friendly.
Lobb Fields Caravan and Camping Park
Braunton, Devon (6.7 miles)
A 4 star, peaceful park set within North Devon's UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, close to beaches and surfing.
Meadowsweet Farm
Braunton, Devon (6.8 miles)
Simple and off-grid rural camping set on an organic farm minutes away from Devon's surf beaches and Tarka Trail.
Lane Barton
Bideford, Devon (7.7 miles)
Adult-only bell tent in the North Devon countryside, 15 minutes from Clovelly. Dog friendly.
Bay View Farm Caravan and Camping Park
Croyde, Braunton, Devon (7.8 miles)
A family friendly, 4 star park by Croyde Bay, just a short walk from the beach and ideal for walkers on The Downs.
The Orchard Croyde Village Campsite
Croyde, Braunton, Devon (7.9 miles)
Set in the heart of a village within the North Devon AONB, this site offers easy access to the Tarka Trail.
Freshwell Camping
Croyde, Devon (8.2 miles)
Two mins' walk from Croyde Beach, summer camping and glamping by the sand and surfing of the NT's Baggy Point.
Combas Farm
Croyde, Braunton, Devon (8.3 miles)
Secluded and family friendly camping site with tent and campervan pitches just a short walk from Croyde.
Welcombe Meadow
Umberleigh, Devon (9.3 miles)
Two luxurious safari tents set in Devon countryside and in reach of the north coast, with en-suite facilities.
Golden Coast Leisure Park
Woolacombe, Devon (10.7 miles)
Family friendly park near Woolacombe beach. With pools, surfing simulator and more!
Woolacombe Sands Holiday Park
Woolacombe, Devon (10.7 miles)
Woolacombe Sands Holiday Park is a family run park in North Devon, overlooking miles of beautiful golden sands.
Woolacombe Bay Holiday Park
Woolacombe, Devon (10.8 miles)
Enjoy a beautifully located premium Holiday Park with breathtaking views and the beach just a stone's throw away.
Cheglinch Camping
Ilfracombe, Devon (10.8 miles)
Small back-to-basics camping with stunning views of the countryside. Family-friendly. Lotus bell tents available.
Ruby's Orchard
Sheepwash, Beaworthy, Devon (11.1 miles)
Tucked away in Devon is this exclusive use glamping site, with a fully furnished yurt on the edge of woodland.
Warcombe Farm Camping Park
Mortehoe, Woolacombe, Devon (11.3 miles)
Peaceful, 5 star camping and touring with fishing on site and sea views, close to Woolacombe and its great beach.
Twitchen House Holiday Park
Woolacombe, Devon (11.5 miles)
A charming family holiday park located in Woolacombe, home of Britain's award-winning beach.
Fosfelle
Bideford, Devon (11.7 miles)
A unique campsite and glamping buses near Devon's heritage coastline with a games room, fishing and hot tub too!
North Morte Farm
Mortehoe, Woolacombe, Devon (11.8 miles)
Dog friendly camping and touring, right by the beach, directly on the Mortehoe area of the South West Coast Path.
Welcombe X Caravanning, Camping & Glamping
Hartland, Bideford, Devon (12.7 miles)
Small family-run site near Hartland, Bideford and Bude, with the Devon-Cornwall border, beaches and more in reach.
Welcombe Campers
Bideford, Devon (12.9 miles)
Convenient camping and touring site, a short drive to Welcombe Mouth beach (10 mins) and Bude (15 mins).
Koa Tree Camp
Welcombe, Bideford, Devon (13 miles)
Eco-friendly glamping cabins and geodesic domes on North Devon's coast. Dog friendly and family friendly.
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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.