The coolest places to park your campervan in the UK

The pitches at this campsite are so near the sea they’re practically on the beach. This camper-friendly spot comes with roomy facilities, ace views of Croyde beach and on-site surf hire. It’s also right on the coastal path if you prefer to keep your feet on solid ground. 

Near Inverness, just north of the Cairngorms National Park, Ace Hideaways more than lives up to its name. There are local walking trails, wildlife-spotting opportunities and the likes of whitewater rafting, tubing, kayaking, canyoning, cliff jumping and paintball, which can all be booked on site. 

Need something of a digital detox? Go entirely off-grid at this campervan-friendly Cornish campsite. There’s a fishing lake, coastal hikes and beaches, all within easy reach, plus no wi-fi to distract you from your dreamy surroundings. 

There are just over two dozen pitches at this lush campsite in the Kent Downs, where small campervans are permitted. There are compost loos and horsebox showers if you don’t have facilities in your camper. And an on-site outdoor pizza oven for alfresco evening feasts. 

Pull right up to the edge of the sand for a spot at Muasdale Holiday Park. Pitches have glorious and totally unobstructed sea views. You can even spy the Scottish islands of Jura and Islay in the distance. 

Set on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales, this countryside campsite brims with brilliant facilities: hot showers, fire pits, electric hook-up, hairdryers, a shop and even a coffee shop on site. It’s all surrounded by stunning scenery, with the ruins of ancient Bolton Abbey Priory within walking distance. 

On the edge of the Norfolk Broads, this rural campsite is all wildflowers, woodland and trickling streams. Small campervans are allowed, alongside tents and pre-pitched bell tents. Facilities are basic – compost loos and a single shower – but it’s a beautiful spot. 

Parking spaces don’t get much dreamier than those at Digs in the Wig campground. The tiny woodland site welcomes small campervans as well as tents. There are just five spots in total, each in its own peaceful clearing and with eco-toilets and a fire pit.

Set in 86 acres of woodland on the edge of Dartmoor National Park in Devon, this place is set up for wild camping, but campervans are very welcome to a spot. There’s even electricity hook-up if you really can’t live without home comforts. 

Park up at this site on a working farm in the Lake District, and you’ll be surrounded by stunning landscapes and incredible hiking opportunities. You would be forgiven for staying put, though, thanks to the campsite’s pretty stream, farmyard animals and horse-riding lessons. 

Campervans are welcome to park up at Mousehole Camping near Penzance in Cornwall. The site is basic but it’s right by the coast, the pretty village of Mousehole and some stellar Cornish beaches.