Summer is the perfect time to go camping and enjoy the outdoors but one of the best things about camping is gathering around an open fire, having some of the best conversations with friends and family and roasting marshmallows or making s’mores. The problem is, most campsites no longer allow fires ๐คฏ
Fear not, whether you’re looking campsites that allow fires in Scotland, England or Wales, then we’ve got you covered with this huge campsite list.
Weโve grouped campsites by locations and itโs worth noting while only some will allow proper ground built campfires, the rest of them at least allow the use of fire pits off the ground.
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Campsites in England
England is a country that is rich in history and culture. From its sprawling countryside to its bustling cities, England has something to offer everyone. Visitors can explore centuries-old castles, stroll through picturesque villages, or take in the sights and sounds of London but if camping is more your thing, checkout this list of gorgeous campsites that allow fires.
Buckinghamshire
Town Farm Camping, Leighton Buzzard
Town Farm, Ivinghoe, Leighton Buzzard LU7 9EL
Town Farm Camping is a family friendly campsite situated on a working farm at the foot of Ivinghoe in the Chiltern Hills. Open campfires are allowed.
Cambridgeshire
Matt Hatters, Cambridgeshire
Mad Hatters Campsite, Ely CB7 4UD
Mad Hatters campsite is set in 5 acres of lovely environmentally friendly camping grounds including grassy fields, a pond, wildflowers and much more. Campfires are allowed.
Cornwall
Lanyon Holiday Park, Cornwall
Loscombe Ln, Redruth, Cornwall TR16 6LP
Lanyon Holiday Park is situated in the heart of the Cornish countryside ideal to explore many charms of Cornwall. This campsite does allow campfires.
Dropped Anchor, Cornwall
Trewavas Lane, Helston, Cornwall TR13 9QB
Dropped Anchor Sea View campsite is set in an area of outstanding natural beauty with views of South Cornwall coast. You are allowed campfires at this campsite.
Derbyshire
Upper Hurst Farm, Derbyshire
Upper hurst farm campsite is set in the heart of the Peak District with panoramic views and is a perfect location for open BBQ’s and campfires.
Devon
Lee Meadow Farm, Devon
Shaftsbborough Lane, Wollacombe EX34 8FF
Lee Meadow Campsite is set in 27 acres of extensive woodland close to the golden sands of Woolacombe beach. This is a family friendly campsite allowing fires.
Little Roadway Farm, Woolacombe
Little Roadway Farm, Woolacombe EX34 7HL
Little Roadway Farm is a family-friendly campsite just 3/4 of a mile from Woolacombe Beach surrounded by green fields. Fire pits off the ground are allowed.
Dorset
Litton Lakes, Dorchester
Litton Lane, Dorchester DT2 9DH
Litton Lakes is set in the beautiful Dorset countryside which has it’s own activity lake and onsite cafe. Open fire camping is allowed here.
Gloucestershire
Greenacres, Gloucestershire
Scowles Road, Coleford GL16 8QS
Greenacres Campsite is set in the heart of the Forest of Dean close to the market town of Coleford. This is a family friendly campsite that allows campfires.
Hampshire
Hurst View, Lymington
Lower Pennington Ln, Lymington SO41 8AL
Hurst View is a family-run campsite situated between Lymington and Milford-On-Sea in the New Forest. BBQ’s and campfires are welcome.
Suffolk
The Shottisham, Woodbridge
St Margaret’s House, Woodbridge IP12 3HD
The Shottisham campsite is a small family-friendly campsite situated near the Suffolk coast in an AONB. Camping with open fires are permitted here.
Campsites in Wales
Nestled between England and Scotland, Wales is a country with a rich history and diverse culture. From its stunning coastal scenery to its quaint villages and lively cities, Wales has something to offer everyone. Visitors can explore castles and museums, hike in the mountains, or just enjoy the relaxed pace of life. Wales is also popular with campers and we’ve rounded up this list of campsites that allow fires in Wales.
Dyfed
Greenore, Cardigan
Greenore, Tremain, Cardigan SA43 1SL
Greenore is open all-year-round and is set in the countryside just a few minutes away from the market town of Cardigan. Camping with campfires is permitted.
Gwynedd
Shell Island, Gwynedd
Llanbedr, Gwynedd, North Wales LL45 2PJ
Shell Island has been welcoming tourists onto its 300 acre plus campsite since 1958. It is set on it’s own beach, is family friendly and allows campfires.
Llyn Gwynant, Gwynedd
Nant Gwynant, Caernarfon LL55 4NW
Llyn Gwynant campsite has a back-to-nature camping feel and is situated beside a mountain near Snowdonia. Open fire pits are allowed at this site.
Nantcol Waterfalls, Llanbedr
Cefn Uchaf, LLandbedr LL45 2PL
Nantcol Waterfalls is an award winning campsite set beside a river and waterfalls. if camping with campfires is your thing, then this is the place.
Pembrokeshire
Newgale, Pembrokeshire
Newgale, Pembrokeshire SA62 6AS
Newgale is one of the oldest campsites in Pembrokeshire founded in 1935. This is a relaxed campsite opposite a beach and allows open fires.
Powys
Forest Fields, LLandrindod
Nant Gwynant, Llandrindod Wells LD1 5RT
Forest Fields is an award winning campsite situated in the beautiful hills of Mid Wales. Open BBQ’s and fire pits are allowed at this campsite.
Campsites in Scotland
There are few places in the world that can rival Scotland in terms of natural beauty. From the rolling hills of the Highlands to the rugged coastline of the Outer Hebrides, Scotland is a land of stunning vistas. And with its abundance of castles, whisky distilleries, and golf courses, Scotland is also a land of history and culture. In comparison to England and Wales you’ll find far fewer campsites here however we’ve managed to find a few campsites that allow fires in Scotland.
Grampian
The Loft, Moray
East Grange Farm, Kilnoss, Forres IV36 2UD
The Loft Campsite is set in a peaceful location close to some wonderful beaches and lots of historic points of interest. This is one of few campsites in Scotland to allow fires.
Dumfries and Galloway
Balloch O Dee, Dumfries
Kirkcowan, Dumfries and Galloway DG8 0ET
Balloch O Dee campsite is situated on the edge of Galloway National Forest Park. This is a relaxed family friendly campsite that allows campfires.
Highlands
Fortrose Bay, Highlands
Wester Greengates, Fortrose IV10 8RX
Fortrose Bay campsite is right next to a beach and is a great location to spot Dolphins and explore the Highlands. It is also almost midge free and allows fires.
