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Dark Sky campsites

If you've never seen the full brightness of the Milky Way, these are the holiday spots for you. Tucked close to the UK's designated Dark Sky Sites, from wild forests to national parks, they are a stargazer's paradise and totally free from light pollution. Grab your binoculars and watch the heavens put on a show at these Dark Sky campsites!

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123 dark Sky campsites

Bwch yn Uchaf, Bala, GwyneddBwch yn Uchaf, Bala, GwyneddPlaceholder image
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Bwch yn Uchaf

Bala, Gwynedd

4.85 /5

55 reviews

96%

would recommend

Simple, riverside campsite just a 30 minute walk from Lake Bala. Family and dog friendly with no light pollution.

2024 Overall winner of Best Budget Friendly Campsite
Lydford Caravan and Camping Park, Okehampton, DevonLydford Caravan and Camping Park, Okehampton, DevonPlaceholder image
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Lydford Caravan and Camping Park

Okehampton, Devon

4.87 /5

24 reviews

100%

would recommend

A peaceful site nestled between Devon's coastlines just five minutes from waterfalls, with views of Dartmoor.

Westgate Carr Farm Caravan and Motorhome Touring Park, Pickering, North YorkshireWestgate Carr Farm Caravan and Motorhome Touring Park, Pickering, North YorkshirePlaceholder image
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Westgate Carr Farm Caravan and Motorhome Touring Park

Pickering, North Yorkshire

5 /5

9 reviews

100%

would recommend

Small adult only park with onsite animals and riverside walks. By the North York Moors, five minutes to Pickering!

Prospect House Farm Campsite, Suffield, Scarborough, North YorkshireProspect House Farm Campsite, Suffield, Scarborough, North YorkshirePlaceholder image
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Prospect House Farm Campsite

Suffield, Scarborough, North Yorkshire

4.76 /5

26 reviews

96%

would recommend

A small and peaceful site offering countryside views, ten minutes to the seaside town of Scarborough.

Spring Field Dark Skies Eco Camp, Much Wenlock, Shrewsbury, ShropshireSpring Field Dark Skies Eco Camp, Much Wenlock, Shrewsbury, ShropshirePlaceholder image
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Spring Field Dark Skies Eco Camp

Much Wenlock, Shrewsbury, Shropshire

4.68 /5

42 reviews

95%

would recommend

Secluded eco camp for tents and campervans with fire pits and BBQs. Panoramic views over the Shropshire Hills AONB.

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Canna Farm Campsite, Bugle, St Austell, CornwallCanna Farm Campsite, Bugle, St Austell, CornwallPlaceholder image
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Canna Farm Campsite

Bugle, St Austell, Cornwall

4.91 /5

11 reviews

100%

would recommend

Eco-friendly site nestled in the peaceful countryside in the heart of Cornwall. Ten minutes to the Eden Project.

Walkmill Campsite, Guyzance, Warkworth, NorthumberlandWalkmill Campsite, Guyzance, Warkworth, NorthumberlandPlaceholder image
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Walkmill Campsite

Guyzance, Warkworth, Northumberland

4.79 /5

42 reviews

95%

would recommend

Quiet, private tent, caravan and motorhome site. Dog friendly and 15 minutes from the coast.

Cosmos Camping, Llangadog, CarmarthenshireCosmos Camping, Llangadog, CarmarthenshirePlaceholder image
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Cosmos Camping

Llangadog, Carmarthenshire

4.98 /5

60 reviews

100%

would recommend

Peaceful and cosy adult only site in the Brecon Beacons National Park with scenic mountain views.

2024 Camping & Glamping Award Winner
2025 Outstanding Sites list
Balloch O Dee, Newton Stewart, Dumfries and GallowayBalloch O Dee, Newton Stewart, Dumfries and GallowayPlaceholder image
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Balloch O Dee

Newton Stewart, Dumfries and Galloway

4.89 /5

47 reviews

98%

would recommend

Peaceful camping and glamping site with a communal cookhouse. On the edge of the Galloway National Forest Park.

2024 Camping & Glamping Award Winner
2025 Outstanding Sites list
Badrallach Campsite, Bothy and Holiday Cottage, Dundonnell, Garve, HighlandsBadrallach Campsite, Bothy and Holiday Cottage, Dundonnell, Garve, HighlandsPlaceholder image
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Badrallach Campsite, Bothy and Holiday Cottage

Dundonnell, Garve, Highlands

4.63 /5

62 reviews

94%

would recommend

Stunning lochside and dog-friendly campsite with a bothy, ideal for remote adventures, Munro-bagging and campfires.

Cliff Farm Holidays, Pickering, North YorkshireCliff Farm Holidays, Pickering, North YorkshirePlaceholder image
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Cliff Farm Holidays

Pickering, North Yorkshire

4.79 /5

112 reviews

97%

would recommend

Family friendly touring and glamping site located on the edge of the North York Moors. Dog friendly!

2025 Outstanding Sites list
Woodbatch Camping and Glamping, Bishop's Castle, ShropshireWoodbatch Camping and Glamping, Bishop's Castle, ShropshirePlaceholder image
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Woodbatch Camping and Glamping

Bishop's Castle, Shropshire

4.84 /5

18 reviews

89%

would recommend

Small, peaceful and family run campsite in the Shropshire Hills AONB with grass pitches and a glamping pod.

KMF Camping, Kirkharle, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NorthumberlandKMF Camping, Kirkharle, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NorthumberlandPlaceholder image
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KMF Camping

Kirkharle, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Northumberland

4.92 /5

8 reviews

100%

would recommend

Small family friendly, eco camping and glamping site by Kirkharle Courtyard with cafe and artisan shops!

Sea View Campsite, Dartmouth, DevonSea View Campsite, Dartmouth, DevonPlaceholder image
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Sea View Campsite

Dartmouth, Devon

4.78 /5

19 reviews

100%

would recommend

Family and dog friendly campsite with sea and countryside views. Five minutes from Slapton Sands Beach and a pub!

Berry's Ground Lane Campsite, Barnstaple, DevonBerry's Ground Lane Campsite, Barnstaple, DevonPlaceholder image
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Berry's Ground Lane Campsite

Barnstaple, Devon

4.88 /5

16 reviews

100%

would recommend

Almost wild camping in Exmoor National Park on the North Devon Coast with fantastic sea views. Dog friendly.

Birchwood Camping, Leominster, HerefordshireBirchwood Camping, Leominster, HerefordshirePlaceholder image
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Birchwood Camping

Leominster, Herefordshire

4.96 /5

9 reviews

100%

would recommend

Peaceful, back to basics camping and glamping with fire pits set across 6.5 acres of wildflower meadows.

Newton Farm Campsite, Pembroke, PembrokeshireNewton Farm Campsite, Pembroke, PembrokeshirePlaceholder image
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Newton Farm Campsite

Pembroke, Pembrokeshire

4.67 /5

9 reviews

89%

would recommend

Family and dog friendly camping and touring site with sea views. Five minutes drive from Freshwater West Beach!

Little Seed Field, Grantley, Ripon, North YorkshireLittle Seed Field, Grantley, Ripon, North YorkshirePlaceholder image
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Little Seed Field

Grantley, Ripon, North Yorkshire

4.9 /5

12 reviews

100%

would recommend

A small, secluded glamping site with ensuite cabins on a working dairy farm in the Nidderdale, Yorkshire Dales.

Ling's Meadow, Hepworth, Diss, SuffolkLing's Meadow, Hepworth, Diss, SuffolkPlaceholder image
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Ling's Meadow

Hepworth, Diss, Suffolk

4.98 /5

13 reviews

100%

would recommend

Relaxing camping and glamping in soft meadow grass, surrounded by bird song and stargazing in rural Suffolk.

2024 Overall runner up of Greener Site Award
Serenity Camping, Hinderwell, Whitby, North YorkshireSerenity Camping, Hinderwell, Whitby, North YorkshirePlaceholder image
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Serenity Camping

Hinderwell, Whitby, North Yorkshire

4.8 /5

14 reviews

100%

would recommend

Peaceful camping and glamping within the North York Moors National Park, just a 20 minute walk from Runswick Bay.

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FAQ

Yes, why not spend your evenings stargazing under the clearest of skies and head inside to a cosy bed or perhaps even a hot tub! Check out all dark skies glamping here.
Of course! Scotland has some beautiful scenery and as such some of the clearest skies in the UK. Have a look at all the Dark Sky campsites in Scotland here.
Yes, home to some of the recognised dark sky national parks, Snowdonia and the Brecon Beacons but there are also many other areas with Dark Sky campsites in Wales, see more here.
There are many UK national parks that have been awarded Dark Sky Reserve status. Popular national parks, such as the North York Moors, Yorkshire Dales, Snowdonia, the Brecon Beacons, Exmoor and the South Downs have all been named Dark Sky Reserves. Northumberland is an area that has the most recognition as being a Gold Tier International Dark Sky Park.
Watching the skies come alive with billions of stars, that's one of the best things about camping. Dark sky camping is pitching your tent far from light pollution to allow you to appreciate the 'dark skies'. You'll find plenty of incredible locations with minimal light pollution in the UK. See all dark sky campsites here.