Top campsites to visit A Woodside Park This campsite, which opens in the summer months only, is in the middle of a country park. The site is next to a large lake and there's woodland nearby to explore. If you don't fancy sleeping in a tent, you can book a pod. These are all heated and furnished with beds. Facilities on site include hot showers and a small shop.
B Treetops Farm This campsite, which is on a working farm, is open all year. The site itself is a car-free zone and you'll need to park near the farmhouse and carry your belongings and tent to the camping area. The facilities are simple but the washrooms, which are closed daily for an hour from midday for cleaning, have free hot water for showers.
C The Downs
This campsite, which is open from April to November but closed during the coldest months, is surrounded by beautiful countryside that's perfect for cycling and walking. Facilities on site include a laundry room as well as showers and a small shop. There's a pub that serves hot food each evening in the nearby village, which is only a ten-minute drive away.
D Bluewater Bay This perfectly flat grass campsite, which is open in the summer months only, is only a few minutes' walk from the beach. There's a shower room on site and also a farm shop (which is open until 8 pm), where you can buy anything you need for a BBQ. If you haven't got a tent, the site offers pre-pitched ones that can be rented by the day.
E Dean Park This large campsite, which is open all year, offers a range of facilities. As well as several shower rooms and a café serving cooked meals daily, there's an indoor pool and games room. For anyone keen on countryside walks there are miles of footpaths in the nearby national park. 16 F Rock Harbour Reading This small, family-owned campsite has space for 50 tents and is only open in the summer. It's just a five-minute walk to the sea so is perfect for anyone looking for a beach holiday. There's a small shop on site and there's always someone in the campsite office from 9 am–9 pm if you need assistance or have a problem
F Rock Harbour Reading
This small, family-owned campsite has space for 50 tents and is only open in the summer. It's just a five-minute walk to the sea so is perfect for anyone looking for a beach holiday. There's a small shop on site and there's always someone in the campsite office from 9 am–9 pm if you need assistance or have a problem