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Top places to camp

We have pitches and pods in all kinds of beauty spots, by lakes, rivers, mountains and the beach.

Enjoy walks and wildlife-spotting, or take your bike, kayak or SUP on holiday with you. We have campsites near villages and family-friendly pubs, or in dark sky areas for the best stargazing.

Don't miss in September

Camp near the South West Coast Path 

Whether you're looking to stop for a night or two while backpacking along this iconic route, or a longer holiday based nearby, we've got a campsite for you. If you are travelling along the South West Coast Path, you could think about combining campsites with National Trust bothies along the way.

Visitors walking the South West Coast Path at East Soar, Devon
Camping at Brownsea Island Campsite, Dorset

Stay on Brownsea Island 

Grab the chance to camp in this dreamy spot before the season ends on 28 September. It feels a world away from the mainland, but is just a short boat ride from Poole in Dorset. Pitch your own tent or choose a tree tent, bell tent or shepherd's hut.

Dorset

Dogs welcome: 0

Family-friendly camping trips

Camping outdoors is no. 3 in our list of '50 things to do before you're 11¾'. Find a pitch or pod for the school holiday.

Best campsites for stargazing 

We have campsites with some of the nation's most star-spangled views. Enjoy the view from your pod deck, sit out under a blanket or take a walk to a special viewpoint. Image: Cloud Farm Campsite, Devon

Cloud Farm Campsite in the evening, Devon

Stay in a cosy pod 

You'll find a couple of camping pod options across our campsites, from basic pods to furnished options. Image: Castle Ward Caravan Park, Northern Ireland

A view of Strangford Lough from a Plus Pod at Castle Ward Caravan Park, County Down
An aerial view of Upper Booth Farm Campsite, Derbyshire

Tackle a hike or climb a hill 

Upper Booth Campsite is on the Pennine Way, just below the Kinder plateau by marked trails and mapped routes for every kind of walk. Perhaps you'll reach for iconic Mam Tor, the site of a bronze age fortress.

The Peak District & Derbyshire

Dogs welcome: 2

Camp by the coast 

For a break with time on the beach, peeking in rockpools and clifftop walks.

Child exploring the beach at Birling Gap, part of the Seven Sisters chalk cliffs range in East Sussex.

Campsites for active holidays

An aerial view of Eskdale Campsite, Cumbria

Walking in the Lake District 

Eskdale Campsite is surrounded by great walks, along the river and up through the fells to small mountain lakes.

Lake District

Dogs welcome: 2
The camping fields at Gupton Farm Campsite, Pembrokeshire

Surfing in Pembrokeshire 

Gupton Farm Campsite is by Freshwater West beach, and has a hot outdoor shower and shared barn for drying wetsuits.

Wales

Dogs welcome: 2
Guests enjoying the waterways near Waterclose Meadows Campsite, Cambridgeshire

Kayaking in Cambridgeshire 

Head out on the River Great Ouse from Waterclose Meadows Campsite.

Cambridgeshire

Dogs welcome: 2

Campsites for tents at a glance

Open until 23 December

Waterclose Meadows Campsite

This rural, village campsite is by the river and working mill; explore the area on foot, or by bike or boat.

  • Tents
  • Campervans, motorhomes, caravans and trailer tents
  • Pods

Find out more here.

Waterclose Meadows Campsite, Cambridgeshire
Waterclose Meadows Campsite, Cambridgeshire | © National Trust / John Miller

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Group camping 

Explore National Trust campsites ready to welcome your group, with dedicated spaces for group tents in locations surrounded by glorious views and outdoor adventure for every level of challenge.

Tents at Great Langdale Campsite, Cumbria

Find a bunkhouse 

Bunkhouses offer simple, self-catering accommodation for large groups. Image: Watkin Bunkhouse, Gwynedd

An aerial view of Watkin Bunkhouse, with mountains in the background, Gwynedd

Find a bothy 

Bothies offer stripped back accommodation in remote locations. Close to walking trails and national parks, they’re a great option for walkers and people who want to get away from it all. Simple brick or stone structures, bothies offer a 'camping with walls' experience. Image: West Challacombe Bothy, Devon

West Challacombe Bothy, Devon
An aerial view of Wasdale Campsite and Wastwater, Cumbria

Explore National Trust camping holidays

Find the perfect spot for your trip - by a lake, on the coast, in wild countryside or near mountains. Find out more about pitches for tents, campervans and caravans, and glamping options including pods and safari tents.