Small campsites near the beach
Check out these charming small campsites near the beach. With locations like Cornwall, Norfolk and Northumberland, you can pitch your tent or park your tourer just a stone's throw from sandy shores. Whether you're into surfing or simply soaking up the sun, these spots offer the perfect combination of relaxation and adventure. Pack your bags, grab your sunscreen, and get ready for a peaceful beachside camping experience!
538 small campsites near the beach
Trewithen Caravan and Camping
Padstow, Cornwall
Quiet, family friendly site with pretty views of Cornish countryside. Ten minutes from Padstow and Harlyn Bay.
Highly rated
Sunnymead Farm Camping and Touring Site
Ilfracombe, Devon
Family-run campsite set in four acres of glorious countryside with coastal views, near Woolacombe and Ilfracombe.
4.62 /5
Hideaway in the Hills
Snowdonia, Llanbedr, Gwynedd
Peaceful tent camping and glamping site within Snowdonia National Park, 15 minutes from the coast.
4.44 /5
Broad Park Camping and Glamping Certificated Site
Fairy Cross, Bideford, Devon
Small, family CS for tents and touring. Five mins from The Big Sheep and 10 from a beach. Alpacas on site!
4.86 /5
Melin Mabes
Narberth, Pembrokeshire
Camping and glamping with a unique UFO nestled in a peaceful valley, ten minutes from Coppet Hall Beach.
4.96 /5
Bucket and Spade Holidays Touring
Sidlesham, Chichester, West Sussex
Peaceful touring and glamping on a family-run site within ten minutes of Chichester and the coast. Dog friendly.
4.7 /5
Wigwam Holidays Great Tregath
Camelford, Cornwall
Peaceful, family and dog friendly glamping pods with views of Rough Tor and optional hot tubs available.
4.92 /5
Little Welsh Wood
Milford Haven, Pembrokeshire
An eco family friendly camping and glamping site set in the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park.
4.93 /5
The Oaks Holiday Park
No Mans Land, Looe, Cornwall
Peaceful, family run holiday park near Looe, with touring pitches and glamping in bell tents or ensuite pods.
4.85 /5
Silver Fern Glamping
Aberystwyth, Ceredigion
Luxury, adult only ensuite shepherd's huts with outdoor baths for star gazing, ten minutes from Aberystwyth Beach.
5 /5
The Hide Camping and Glamping
Newport, Pembrokeshire
Camping and glamping in the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park. Only a ten minute walk to the nearest beach.
4.9 /5
Wesley House Campsite
Redruth, Cornwall
Tranquil site in four acres of gardens and meadows with spacious grass pitches. Just 20 minutes to Falmouth.
5 /5
Buckhurst Campsite
Hastings, East Sussex
Family-friendly countryside camping, touring and glamping. Close to Hastings and Battle Abbey.
4.5 /5
Bakesdown Farm Camping
Marhamchurch, Bude, Cornwall
Thirty acres managed for biodiversity with two exclusive camping fields and a glamping cabin. Ten minutes to Bude.
4.93 /5
Hunmanby Follies Posh Pods
Hunmanby, Filey, North Yorkshire
Cosy glamping pods, set alongside Grade II Listed gatehouses. Five minutes from Hunmanby Gap's breathtaking beach.
4.87 /5
Kitewood Camping
Fishguard, Pembrokeshire
Hidden ensuite pitches and tipis situated in sixty acres of Pembrokeshire woodland. Campfires encouraged!
Highly rated
Point Farm Campsite
Dale, Pembrokeshire
Small site set along the Pembrokeshire Coastal Path with camping and glamping. A short walk to Dale and the beach.
Highly rated
Stubbs Bridge Woodland
Wootton Fitzpaine, Bridport, Dorset
Private and luxurious shepherd's hut in 30 acres of stunning woodland. Ten minutes from Lyme Regis and Bridport.
5 /5
Spring Lakes Campsite
Bude, Cornwall
Family friendly site with a rustic feel perfect for admiring the stretching sea views with an onsite fishing lake.
The Beeches Glamping
Mitchell, Newquay, Cornwall
Luxury ensuite glamping pods with kitchens and hot tubs. Just 15 minutes from Newquay with dog friendly options!
Highly rated
Boskenwyn Manor
Helston, Cornwall
Rural, off grid pitches with beautiful facilities in the South Cornwall countryside. 10 mins from Flambards.
4.97 /5
Into the Sticks
Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire
A secluded private nature reserve for camping and glamping near the Pembrokeshire Coast and Preseli Hills.
4.98 /5
Waltonholt
Orby, Skegness, Lincolnshire
A small and peaceful dog friendly site, 15 mins from Skegness and sandy beaches.
4.72 /5
Freshwinds Camping
Pett, Hastings, East Sussex
Family run farm site in the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, ten minutes from beaches.
4.72 /5
Valentines Glamorous Camping
Llanbedrog, Pwllheli, Gwynedd
Picturesque glampsite offering seclusion for both families and couples. Within a 20 minute walk of the beach.
4.88 /5
Prospect House Farm Campsite
Suffiled, Scarborough, North Yorkshire
A small and peaceful site offering countryside views, ten minutes to the seaside town of Scarborough.
4.8 /5
St Day Tourist Park
St Day, Redruth, Cornwall
A small and family-friendly park in rural surroundings. Just 15 minutes to the stunning Cornish coast!
4.75 /5
Via Ferrata Cornwall
Longdowns, Penryn, Cornwall
Located on an outdoor pursuits centre with watersports, climbing, zip wires and more! Onsite cafe and dog friendly.
4.72 /5
Tan Y Bryn Touring
Llandudno, Conwy
Peaceful touring site with modern facilities. Enjoy views of the coast and mountains, five minutes to the beach!
4.89 /5
Badrallach Campsite, Bothy and Holiday Cottage
Dundonnell, Garve, Highlands
Stunning lochside and dog-friendly campsite with a bothy, ideal for remote adventures, Munro-bagging and campfires.
4.59 /5