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.
43 Bideford campsites
Adventure Camping
Bideford, Devon (1.5 miles)
4.47 /5
8 reviews
88%
would recommend
A laidback family site, among hills and coast views. Adventure activities are just next-door.
Owl Valley Glamping
Bideford, Devon (1.6 miles)
4.97 /5
8 reviews
100%
would recommend
A beautiful off-grid eco glamping site situated in North Devon. Disconnect and reconnect with nature
Livit Adventures and Glamping
Abbotsham, Bideford, Devon (2.7 miles)
4.79 /5
17 reviews
100%
would recommend
Glamping in fully furnished or simple bell tents on the beautiful North Devon coast. Dog friendly. Near beaches.
Broad Park Camping and Glamping Certificated Site
Fairy Cross, Bideford, Devon (3.1 miles)
4.84 /5
24 reviews
100%
would recommend
Small, family friendly campsite with alpacas and goats. Five minutes to The Big Sheep, ten minutes from the beach!
Tarka Trail Camping
Yelland, Barnstaple, Devon (4.3 miles)
4.7 /5
50 reviews
92%
would recommend
Tranquil, family and dog friendly site set beside the beautiful Tarka Trail with estuary views across to Saunton.
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Dyers Meadows Camping
Bideford, Devon (6 miles)
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)
Highly ratedFamily and dog friendly site just a five minute drive from Saunton Sands beach.
Meadowsweet Farm
Braunton, Devon (6.8 miles)
4.77 /5
15 reviews
100%
would recommend
Simple and off-grid rural camping set on an organic farm minutes away from Devon's surf beaches and Tarka Trail.
Whitemoor Camping
Bishop's Tawton, Barnstaple, Devon (7.7 miles)
4.83 /5
12 reviews
92%
would recommend
Small and tranquil site overlooking the beautiful Taw Valley, close to the coast, the Tarka Trail and Exmoor.
Camping @ Croyde Bay
Croyde, Devon (8 miles)
4.84 /5
74 reviews
97%
would recommend
Family friendly peaceful campsite for tents and small vans just a short walk from the incredible surfing beach.
Ocean Pitch Campsite
Braunton, Croyde, Devon (8.3 miles)
4.91 /5
17 reviews
100%
would recommend
Idyllic camping just metres from Croyde Bay beach, with award winning onsite street food and surf hire.
Incledon Farm Camping
Braunton, Devon (8.6 miles)
4.82 /5
21 reviews
100%
would recommend
This working farm is a rural retreat and ideal base from which to explore North Devon's beaches and surfing.
Roey's Retreat Campsite
Higher Clovelly, Bideford, Devon (8.8 miles)
4.75 /5
47 reviews
100%
would recommend
A small, family and dog friendly site located just five minutes from Clovelly village and the Devon Coast.
Hidden Valley Park
Ilfracombe, Devon (9.4 miles)
4.88 /5
10 reviews
100%
would recommend
Award winning campsite in a wooded valley, ten minutes to the coast and Ilfracombe. Onsite shop and restaurant!
Brightlycott Barton
Barnstaple, Devon (9.6 miles)
4.8 /5
10 reviews
100%
would recommend
A dog friendly and peaceful spot with easy access to Barnstaple, sandy beaches and Exmoor National Park.
Little Roadway Farm Camping Park
Woolacombe, Devon (9.9 miles)
4.77 /5
37 reviews
95%
would recommend
A family run, family friendly and dog-friendly campsite, just a five minute drive from Woolacombe Beach.
Bales Ash Campsite
Umberleigh, Devon (10.6 miles)
4.79 /5
15 reviews
100%
would recommend
Homemade Devon cakes for campers, tourers and glampers. Set above Taw Valley, 20 minutes to The Tarka Trail.
Woolacombe Sands Holiday Park
Woolacombe, Devon (10.7 miles)
4.67 /5
3 reviews
100%
would recommend
Holiday park with sea views, a 15 minute walk to Woolacombe Beach. Onsite swimming pools, a clubhouse/bar and more!
Cheglinch Farm Glamping
West Down, Ilfracombe, Devon (11 miles)
4.88 /5
8 reviews
100%
would recommend
Farmstay glamping in beautifully furnished Lotus Belle tents with campfires. Ten minutes from Woolacombe beach.
Wolf Meadows Farm
High Bickington, Umberleigh, Devon (11.2 miles)
4.12 /5
15 reviews
71%
would recommend
Wild riverside, woodland camping and pods by Devon's River Taw. Just 40 mins' drive from Dartmoor and beaches.
Strawfields
Ilfracombe, Devon (11.3 miles)
4.88 /5
5 reviews
80%
would recommend
Unique, rustic back to nature camping with campfires and glamping. Fantastic rural location, close to the beaches.
Sunnymead Farm Camping and Touring Site
Ilfracombe, Devon (11.4 miles)
4.56 /5
14 reviews
100%
would recommend
Family-run campsite set in four acres of glorious countryside with coastal views, near Woolacombe and Ilfracombe.
Lee Meadow Farm
Lee, Woolacombe, Devon (11.6 miles)
4.83 /5
86 reviews
99%
would recommend
Family friendly camping close to lovely beaches and Exmoor. Onsite facilities include a farm shop and bike hire.
Stowford Farm Meadows
Combe Martin, Ilfracombe, Devon (12 miles)
4.57 /5
120 reviews
88%
would recommend
Award winning campsite with a play area, a pool and crazy golf. Just 15 minutes to Woolacombe and Croyde.
Pitt Farm Camping
Bideford, Devon (12.4 miles)
4.94 /5
26 reviews
96%
would recommend
Working farm site with picturesque views, five minutes from the closest beaches and only five minutes to the coast.
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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.
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.
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 ensuite facilities.
Golden Coast Leisure Park
Woolacombe, Devon (10.7 miles)
Family friendly park near Woolacombe beach. With pools, surfing simulator and more!
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.
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.
Coastal Cabins
Hartland, Bideford, Devon (12 miles)
Luxury glamping cabins in the North Devon countryside. Hot tub, BBQ cabin, tennis court and more onsite!
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.