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.
44 Bideford campsites
Bideford, Devon (1.5 miles)
4.47 /5
8 reviews
88%
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A laidback family site, among hills and coast views. Adventure activities are just next-door.
Bideford, Devon (1.6 miles)
4.97 /5
8 reviews
100%
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A beautiful off-grid eco glamping site situated in North Devon. Disconnect and reconnect with nature
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!
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.
Bideford, Devon (6 miles)
Relaxed, eco campsite surrounded by wildlife. Just ten minutes to the coast and Milky Way Adventure Park.
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Braunton, Devon (6.4 miles)
Highly ratedFamily and dog friendly site just a five minute drive from Saunton Sands beach.
Braunton, Devon (6.8 miles)
4.77 /5
15 reviews
100%
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Simple and off-grid rural camping set on an organic farm minutes away from Devon's surf beaches and Tarka Trail.
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.
Braunton, Croyde, Devon (8.3 miles)
4.91 /5
17 reviews
100%
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Idyllic camping just metres from Croyde Bay beach, with award winning onsite street food and surf hire.
Croyde, Devon (8.3 miles)
Family and dog friendly campsite with sea views and spacious pitches. Five minute walk from Croyde Bay!
Braunton, Devon (8.6 miles)
4.82 /5
21 reviews
100%
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This working farm is a rural retreat and ideal base from which to explore North Devon's beaches and surfing.
Higher Clovelly, Bideford, Devon (8.8 miles)
4.75 /5
47 reviews
100%
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A small, family and dog friendly site located just five minutes from Clovelly village and the Devon Coast.
Ilfracombe, Devon (9.4 miles)
4.88 /5
13 reviews
100%
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Award winning campsite in a wooded valley, ten minutes to the coast and Ilfracombe. Onsite shop and restaurant!
Barnstaple, Devon (9.6 miles)
4.8 /5
10 reviews
100%
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A dog friendly and peaceful spot with easy access to Barnstaple, sandy beaches and Exmoor National Park.
Woolacombe, Devon (9.9 miles)
4.77 /5
37 reviews
95%
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A family run, family friendly and dog-friendly campsite, just a five minute drive from Woolacombe Beach.
West Down, Ilfracombe, Devon (11 miles)
4.88 /5
8 reviews
100%
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Farmstay glamping in beautifully furnished Lotus Belle tents with campfires. Ten minutes from Woolacombe beach.
Ilfracombe, Devon (11.3 miles)
4.88 /5
5 reviews
80%
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Rustic, back-to-nature camping with campfires and glamping. Within ten minutes of Ilfracombe and the coast!
Ilfracombe, Devon (11.4 miles)
4.56 /5
14 reviews
100%
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Family-run campsite set in four acres of glorious countryside with coastal views, near Woolacombe and Ilfracombe.
Lee, Woolacombe, Devon (11.6 miles)
4.83 /5
86 reviews
99%
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Family friendly camping close to lovely beaches and Exmoor. Onsite facilities include a farm shop and bike hire.
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.
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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Abbotsham, Bideford, Devon (2.7 miles)
Glamping in fully furnished or simple bell tents on the beautiful North Devon coast. Dog friendly. Near beaches.
Braunton, Devon (6.6 miles)
A secluded campsite for tents and small campervans only, 15 minutes from Croyde beach. Perfect for family getaways.
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.
Braunton, Devon (6.7 miles)
A 4 star, peaceful park set within North Devon's UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, close to beaches and surfing.
Bishop's Tawton, Barnstaple, Devon (7.7 miles)
Small and tranquil site overlooking the beautiful Taw Valley, close to the coast, the Tarka Trail and Exmoor.
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.
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.
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.
Croyde, Braunton, Devon (8.3 miles)
Secluded and family friendly camping site with tent and campervan pitches just a short walk from Croyde.
Umberleigh, Devon (9.3 miles)
Two luxurious safari tents set in Devon countryside and in reach of the north coast, with ensuite facilities.
Umberleigh, Devon (10.6 miles)
Homemade Devon cakes for campers, tourers and glampers. Set above Taw Valley, 20 minutes to The Tarka Trail.
Woolacombe, Devon (10.7 miles)
Family friendly park near Woolacombe beach. With pools, surfing simulator and more!
Woolacombe, Devon (10.7 miles)
Holiday park with sea views, a 15 minute walk to Woolacombe Beach. Onsite swimming pools, a clubhouse/bar and more!
Woolacombe, Devon (10.8 miles)
Enjoy a beautifully located premium Holiday Park with breathtaking views and the beach just a stone's throw away.
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.
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.
Woolacombe, Devon (11.5 miles)
A charming family holiday park located in Woolacombe, home of Britain's award-winning beach.
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!
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.
Hartland, Bideford, Devon (12 miles)
Luxury glamping cabins in the North Devon countryside. Hot tub, BBQ cabin, tennis court and more onsite!
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.
Bideford, Devon (12.9 miles)
Convenient camping and touring site, a short drive to Welcombe Mouth beach (10 mins) and Bude (15 mins).
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.