Sandparks Campsite

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  • Camping pitches with Widemouth Bay views in Cornwall
  • A five-minute drive from Bude; half an hour from Tintagel
  • Pub, shop, restaurant and surf hire all a couple of minutes' walk away
Ever dreamed of waking up to a sea view? Or perhaps stoking the flames of a campfire as the sun sets over the waves? Sign up for a bit of both with a stay at Sandparks Campsite, a friendly, informal site with pitches overlooking Widemouth beach in north Cornwall. Those in the know will no doubt recognise this name as being one of Cornwall’s top surfing beaches – and as well as viewing it from your pitch you can also get down there to hit the waves whenever you fancy from here. And it’s not just the beach that’s handy: a pub (with top-notch Cornish ales), a restaurant (with fresh seafood) and a shop (with local meat and fish for your barbecue) are all a mere 50 metres away from the site. There’s also surfing kit hire available for those who don’t have their own board. If you fancy exploring a little further afield, it’s worth noting that this is a fine spot for getting out to walk on the South West Coast Path or to spend some time roaming around north Cornwall. Bude is about a 40-minute walk or five-minute drive away and you can get to the likes of Boscastle, Tintagel and Bodmin Moor within half an hour’s drive. Life on site is pretty simple, but guests have access to a waste disposal point, a washing-up area and a modern toilet and shower block. Barbecues and campfires are both permitted at this laidback spot, as are visiting dogs.

Campground type

Tent sites 100
RV sites 100
Camper sites 100
Open now
Opens April 11
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, Apr 11 to

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Reviews

9.5

Overall rating from 628 Pitchup.com customers

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Spectacular scenery

97% would recommend this campground to a friend

96% would stay here again

What customers say

This site boasts a superb location across from Widemouth Bay beach, offering stunning sea views and easy access for surfing and coastal walks. Guests praise the immaculately clean, modern facilities and friendly staff, particularly wardens Sue and Gary. Nearby pubs, restaurants, and a shop add convenience. Occasional wind and peak-time crowding were noted, but overall feedback is overwhelmingly positive, with many planning return visits.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Friendly easygoing site. Fantastic views,Great location worth a visit

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Jessica G.

Primitive grass campsite

Liked What a fantastic location. Sea views from the camp are beautiful and the beach is just across the road. Reception staff were very friendly. We got to choose our own pitch as they do not allocate pitches, which suited us and we parked our camper facing the sea. Nice touches to the camp with a few flowers and plants around the toilet shower area.

Showers and toilets are modern and clean and I first thought there was plenty of them until waiting for a shower proved a long wait in a que for those spending over 20 minutes in them. The site is quite large and lots of people are staying here at once. Perhaps more showers are needed or notices in the showers to remind people to not spend so long in the shower.

VICs Breakfast/lunch van on site is handy. Theres a large pub right next to the site which looks modernised with a kids outdoor play area. We went for an evening meal at the beachhouse which was one of the best I've had, amazing fresh fish and cocktails whilst watching the sunset over the sea. Great place for couples, families and surfers 👌

Disliked The field was uneven in places, we were on abit of a tilt. Paired with blustery winds it was hard work at first. Couldn't keep the van doors open without them slamming shut. Things blowing away 😆 I'm not sure we would of wanted to spend too long here because of this but it was perfect for our last night before setting off home again. Being right across from the sea and in an exposed field im sure this is not something that can be helped and is a part of the experience at this camp, so its more of a personal preference.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely stay- we will come back!

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Anonymous

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Great location and good clean facilities

Recommend to friends Visit again

Amazing site, perfect location, friendly atmosphere, fab facilities!

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Millie H.

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Wow, what wasn’t there to like?!! Location was perfect, sunrise was unbelievable, facilities were amazing, atmosphere was friendly, right next to a lovely pub/restaurant!! Would 100% return!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Good pitches and great facilities.

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Allison S.

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Fantastic site in a perfect location. Sue and Gary are great and make us feel welcome whenever we go.

Recommend to friends Visit again

The site was immaculate, showers toilets and washing up area were all…

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Anonymous

Primitive grass campsite

Liked The site was immaculate, showers toilets and washing up area were all spotless and reception personnel were really friendly

Disliked No on-site entertainment but wasn’t needed as beach across the road

Recommend to friends Visit again

Would return , wonderful location and views and great facilities

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Anonymous

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Facilities were fantastic . Greeted by a friendly helpful young lad who booked us in and gave us all the information we needed

Disliked The rude way we treated by the older chap in reception on our first evening 12/08

Recommend to friends Visit again

Campsite and facilities clean. Wardens very friendly. Amazing views

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Anonymous

Powered grass campsite

Liked Excellent campsite.
Plenty of space for kids to play.
Sea view and proximity to the beach

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great location, clean facilities and pub. Staff and campers all friendly and…

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Anonymous

Powered grass campsite

Liked Great location, clean facilities and pub. Staff and campers all friendly and polite. Great safe friendly site.

Disliked Not a dislike as such but more of an observation that there seems to be less young families here and more groups of friends. Didn’t bother us.

Showers have reflective ceilings so anyone waiting can see those showering 🙈

Recommend to friends Visit again

The perfect campsite. Can’t wait to return.

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Anonymous

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Everything. Location, facilities, friendly hosts who were attentive and generous. Top marks!

Disliked Nothing.

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Powered grass campsite

Liked Everything!

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Features

Campfires allowed

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Beach access Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Local produce Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Spectacular scenery Wild camping

Utilities

Charging facilities Communal freezer Communal fridge Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transportation nearby

Type

Farm Large (51-200 sites)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at site Bathrooms: Step-free access Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible shower Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Surf school nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Sandparks Campsite

Marine Drive

Widemouth Bay

Cornwall

England

EX23 0AW

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

50.79532°N
4.55495°W

Nearest transport

Bus
2.4 mi The Strand
21.7 mi Bideford Quay
21.8 mi Bideford Quay
Rail
24.3 mi Gunnislake Rail Station
24.4 mi Coombe Junction Halt (Rail Station)
24.4 mi Liskeard Rail Station
Ferry
21.8 mi Bideford Ferry Landing
23.8 mi Rock Padstow Ferry Landing
23.9 mi Appledore Ferry Landing

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

Widemouth isn’t the only bit of coastal Cornwall that’s easy to visit from here. Sandparks is also in a handy spot for outings to Bude (five minutes’ drive), where another top surf beach beckons, along with surf lessons and a sea pool for more gentle swims. Elsewhere along the coast, you could stop by in Boscastle (20 minutes) for a stroll around a traditional fishing village, or explore Arthurian legends at Tintagel Castle (half an hour) – perhaps also stopping by at the mystical St Nectan’s Glen (25 minutes) to see if you can spot pixies as you walk to the waterfall. Turning inland for a while, there are some great walks to be done on Bodmin Moor (25 minutes), or you could delve into the area’s history at Davidstow Airfield and Cornwall at War Museum (15 minutes). Other options for entertaining the kids might be the animals at New Mills Farm Park, the puzzle-themed attractions at Hidden Valley or the characterful residents of The Gnome Reserve and Wildflower Garden – all are about a half-hour drive away.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Widemouth Sand 0.2 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Summerleaze 2.5 mi Sea N/AExcellentGoodGood
Crooklets 2.8 mi Sea N/AExcellentGoodGood
Northcott Mouth 3.6 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentN/A
Sandymouth 4.5 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Tintagel Castle 12.6 mi

RHS Garden Rosemoor 20.9 mi

Rock Beach 23.5 mi

Cornwall's Crealy Great Adventure Park 26.7 mi

National Trust

Tintagel Old Post Office 12.6 mi

Lawrence House 13.7 mi

Lydford Gorge 22.2 mi

Cotehele 25.3 mi

Cotehele Mill 25.3 mi

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

Widemouth Bay - Coast and Country 0.4 mi

Marhamchurch - Bude - Canal Heritage 1.1 mi

Marhamchurch - Widemouth Nature Ramble 1.1 mi

Poundstock, Dizzard and Millook 2 mi

Pondstock to Dizzard - Woods and Country 2 mi

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Nearest campgrounds

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Sandparks Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Sandparks Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Sandparks Campsite? Widemouth isn’t the only bit of coastal Cornwall that’s easy to visit from here. Sandparks is also in a handy spot for outings to Bude (five minutes’ drive), where another top surf … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Sandparks Campsite?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  11 a.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
    On-park accommodation
    Arrive:  11 a.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Sandparks Campsite? From $40.69 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.