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Isle Of Wight Camping - 20 Best Campsites And Touring Sites 2025
An Isle of Wight camping holiday is a cheap option for families looking for a break during the school summer holidays. Camping came top in our guide to the cheapest accommodation options on the Island by some distance. Prices for caravans at holiday parks, hotels and holiday cottages increase significantly during peak times but you'll find Isle of Wight campsites are still pretty affordable.
Here is our guide to 20 of the best Isle of Wight campsites, along with a rough price comparison. We looked at prices for a basic four berth tent plot for two adults and two children (aged 10 and 12) for a week in early August 2025 (prices checked in October 2024). We looked at the cheapest option and included electricity. Touring generally costs the same as camping, although there are slight differences at some sites.
Here is our guide to 20 of the best Isle of Wight campsites, along with a rough price comparison. We looked at prices for a basic four berth tent plot for two adults and two children (aged 10 and 12) for a week in early August 2025 (prices checked in October 2024). We looked at the cheapest option and included electricity. Touring generally costs the same as camping, although there are slight differences at some sites.
**Looking for a deal? This camping or touring + ferry bundle from Red Funnel is a bargain**
Campsites in Sandown, Shanklin and Ryde
Isle of Wight camping around Sandown, Shanklin and Ryde is a good option if you want easy access to the Isle of Wight's busier seaside resorts.
You'll find some of the best equipped holiday parks are around these towns which tend to be popular with families looking for ways to entertain the children.
Holiday parks such as Landguard have facilities like swimming pools and sports pitches which are perfect for high energy children but perhaps less perfect for romantic couples trying to avoid children (although there are some quieter campsites in the East Wight if you head a little way inland).
It's worth having a read of our guide to Which Isle of Wight Town Should I Stay In? if you aren't familiar with the different parts of the Island.
You'll find some of the best equipped holiday parks are around these towns which tend to be popular with families looking for ways to entertain the children.
Holiday parks such as Landguard have facilities like swimming pools and sports pitches which are perfect for high energy children but perhaps less perfect for romantic couples trying to avoid children (although there are some quieter campsites in the East Wight if you head a little way inland).
It's worth having a read of our guide to Which Isle of Wight Town Should I Stay In? if you aren't familiar with the different parts of the Island.
Sandown is a peerless seaside resort, although it isn't pierless
1. Whitecliff Bay Holiday Park – Bembridge (camping from May to August only)
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Whitecliff Bay Holiday Park no longer offers touring for caravans but there is still 'no-frills' camping available during May, June, July and August in 2025. Glamping is available in other months, but that is more expensive.
The resort has has access to one of the prettiest beaches on the Isle of Wight, as long as you can cope with a ridiculously steep slope.
It is more towards the Isle of Wight's quieter area around Bembridge than the busier towns of Ryde or Sandown.
The park and campsite itself is a well-equipped family friendly type with loads for children to do (as opposed to the quiet options which tend to have fewer facilities). There are indoor and outdoor swimming pools at Whitecliff Bay, as well as a sauna, sports lounge, bar, indoor playground, mini golf, outdoor adventure playground and shop.
Dogs are allowed at Whitecliff Bay Holiday Park.
I'd recommend using the Whitecliff Bay ferry discount as that is significantly cheaper than booking the ferry yourself (accommodation providers get preferable prices). It used to be an add-on, but they now send you a special link and you book it yourself.
Price comparison: £329 for a family of four on a standard grass pitch without an electric hookup, for a week in August 2025. There are shared toilets and showers ‘a short walk away’.
The resort has has access to one of the prettiest beaches on the Isle of Wight, as long as you can cope with a ridiculously steep slope.
It is more towards the Isle of Wight's quieter area around Bembridge than the busier towns of Ryde or Sandown.
The park and campsite itself is a well-equipped family friendly type with loads for children to do (as opposed to the quiet options which tend to have fewer facilities). There are indoor and outdoor swimming pools at Whitecliff Bay, as well as a sauna, sports lounge, bar, indoor playground, mini golf, outdoor adventure playground and shop.
Dogs are allowed at Whitecliff Bay Holiday Park.
I'd recommend using the Whitecliff Bay ferry discount as that is significantly cheaper than booking the ferry yourself (accommodation providers get preferable prices). It used to be an add-on, but they now send you a special link and you book it yourself.
Price comparison: £329 for a family of four on a standard grass pitch without an electric hookup, for a week in August 2025. There are shared toilets and showers ‘a short walk away’.
Whitecliff Bay Holiday Park has 'no-frills' camping in July and August
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The location is outstanding, with a sandy beach right next to the holiday park
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2. Nodes Point holiday park - St Helen's, near Ryde
Nodes Point is one of the four Parkdean Resorts sites (formerly Park Resorts) on the Isle of Wight and it sits in the pretty area around St Helen's and Priory Bay. Ryde isn't too far away and is good for toddlers and smaller children with seafront amusements, a small cinema and other attractions. It's about 20 minutes from the ferry at Fishbourne.
Nodes Point is a busy holiday park with an indoor swimming pool, sports courts, bar and launderette, an adventure play area for children, restaurant and shop (read about our visit). Lower Hyde in Shanklin has slightly more facilities because it also has an outdoor pool but the pool is smaller and it's not so near the beach.
Nodes Point is a dog friendly campsite, although you can't bring dogs if you are staying in the ready to use tents (dogs cost £5 per dog per night at the time of writing, 2024).
If you book with Parkdean Resorts then you get a very decent Wightlink ferry discount code. It can work out as 50-70% off the standard fares, although it does vary (see the blog).
Price comparison: £469 for a camping/touring pitch with electricity for a family of 4 people for a week in August 2025.
Nodes Point is a busy holiday park with an indoor swimming pool, sports courts, bar and launderette, an adventure play area for children, restaurant and shop (read about our visit). Lower Hyde in Shanklin has slightly more facilities because it also has an outdoor pool but the pool is smaller and it's not so near the beach.
Nodes Point is a dog friendly campsite, although you can't bring dogs if you are staying in the ready to use tents (dogs cost £5 per dog per night at the time of writing, 2024).
If you book with Parkdean Resorts then you get a very decent Wightlink ferry discount code. It can work out as 50-70% off the standard fares, although it does vary (see the blog).
Price comparison: £469 for a camping/touring pitch with electricity for a family of 4 people for a week in August 2025.
Nodes Point is a busy holiday park with camping and touring...
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...and it's also near to St Helen's beach
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3. Lower Hyde Holiday Park - Shanklin
Lower Hyde Holiday Park is a well-equipped Parkdean Resorts holiday park on the Isle of Wight. Facilities include indoor and outdoor pools, sports courts, an adventure playground, restaurant, bar, launderette, darts and pool. The swimming pool is notably smaller than the pool at nearby-Landguard and it isn't right by the sea, unlike Nodes Points.
It'll take you about 20 minutes to walk to Shanklin beach, which is good for children with things like seafront minigolf and amusement arcades.
For an extra £4 per dog, per night, you can bring pets along as well.
This is another campsite where they'll get you a decent Wightlink discount if you book with Parkdean Resorts.
Price comparison: £499 for an electric camping pitch for a week in August 2025.
It'll take you about 20 minutes to walk to Shanklin beach, which is good for children with things like seafront minigolf and amusement arcades.
For an extra £4 per dog, per night, you can bring pets along as well.
This is another campsite where they'll get you a decent Wightlink discount if you book with Parkdean Resorts.
Price comparison: £499 for an electric camping pitch for a week in August 2025.
Lower Hyde is about one mile from the beach at Shanklin
4. Landguard Holiday Park - Shanklin
Landguard Holiday Park is another Isle of Wight camping option with swimming pools and other facilities
It's a Parkdean Resorts site (formerly Park Resorts) that has lots of static caravans, but it also takes campers and is fairly near to Shanklin beach (Lower Hyde is their other site in the area).
It's one to consider if you want a busy park with lots of things for younger visitors to do. There are indoor and outdoor swimming pools, a restaurant, playground, launderette, shop and bar. It doesn't have a sports area, unlike similar sites at Thorness Bay, Nodes Point and Lower Hyde.
It's about a 20 minute walk from Shanklin's busy seafront. Shanklin also has a train station that connects with the passenger ferry at Ryde Pierhead.
Landguard Holiday Park is one of the Isle of Wight's most popular dog friendly campsites.
If you book direct with Parkdean Resorts then you get a Wightlink discount.
Price comparison: £379 for an electric camping pitch for a week in August 2025.
It's a Parkdean Resorts site (formerly Park Resorts) that has lots of static caravans, but it also takes campers and is fairly near to Shanklin beach (Lower Hyde is their other site in the area).
It's one to consider if you want a busy park with lots of things for younger visitors to do. There are indoor and outdoor swimming pools, a restaurant, playground, launderette, shop and bar. It doesn't have a sports area, unlike similar sites at Thorness Bay, Nodes Point and Lower Hyde.
It's about a 20 minute walk from Shanklin's busy seafront. Shanklin also has a train station that connects with the passenger ferry at Ryde Pierhead.
Landguard Holiday Park is one of the Isle of Wight's most popular dog friendly campsites.
If you book direct with Parkdean Resorts then you get a Wightlink discount.
Price comparison: £379 for an electric camping pitch for a week in August 2025.
Landguard is near Shanklin's sandy beach...
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...and it has indoor and outdoor swimming pools
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5. Whitefield Forest - Ryde
Whitefield Forest is one of four Isle of Wight campsites and touring parks that are considerably cheaper if you get a pitch + ferry bundle from Red Funnel. We jabber on about this offer a lot on this website, as it's one of the cheapest ways to have a holiday on the Isle of Wight.
You can often get a holiday for about half the price compared to booking the pitch and ferry separately. Even better, you can use the offer during school holidays in summer. The catch is that you have to pick from a selection of fixed start dates and you have to stay for three, five or ten nights. Read more here.
Whitefield Forest is in a forest setting near Ryde, so it will be popular with nature fans who are looking for the resident red squirrels. Facilities include a modern amenities block, laundry room, woodland walk and squirrel hide along with a play park and bushcraft area. I'd say it is one to consider if you want a week closer to nature rather than a week sliding down flumes and hitting red golf balls into a windmill. Dogs are welcome and cost £1.50 per night.
If you like the look of Whitefield Forest but want to stay in a posh tent then there is an alternative. A company called Island Bell Tents will come in and pitch a glamping tent for you and then take it away at the end.
Price comparison: £315 for a pitch that includes electricity and showers for a week in August 2025. That's the price if you book via Whitefield Forest but I would also check the price for the ferry + pitch bundle from Red Funnel.
You can often get a holiday for about half the price compared to booking the pitch and ferry separately. Even better, you can use the offer during school holidays in summer. The catch is that you have to pick from a selection of fixed start dates and you have to stay for three, five or ten nights. Read more here.
Whitefield Forest is in a forest setting near Ryde, so it will be popular with nature fans who are looking for the resident red squirrels. Facilities include a modern amenities block, laundry room, woodland walk and squirrel hide along with a play park and bushcraft area. I'd say it is one to consider if you want a week closer to nature rather than a week sliding down flumes and hitting red golf balls into a windmill. Dogs are welcome and cost £1.50 per night.
If you like the look of Whitefield Forest but want to stay in a posh tent then there is an alternative. A company called Island Bell Tents will come in and pitch a glamping tent for you and then take it away at the end.
Price comparison: £315 for a pitch that includes electricity and showers for a week in August 2025. That's the price if you book via Whitefield Forest but I would also check the price for the ferry + pitch bundle from Red Funnel.
Whitefield Forest camping is good if you want a woodland location with a short drive to the beaches
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Whitefield Forest is one of four campsites that offer a particularly cheap ferry + pitch bundle
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5. Southland Caravan club campsite - Newchurch (membership Discount)
Southland campsite is about 10 minutes' drive inland from the sandy beach at Sandown. There's a toilet and shower block alongside a large playground and ball game area. Southlands is mostly for caravans but they have some spaces for tents as well. Dogs are welcome and the site is in easy reach of many beaches.
Price comparison: £293 for an electric camping pitch (same price for members and non members). A touring pitch with electric is £291 (members price) and £396 (non-members' price) for a family of four for a week in August 2025. Membership costs £58 a year in 2024. In other words, if you want a touring pitch, it's worth getting membership even if you don't use it again all year.
Price comparison: £293 for an electric camping pitch (same price for members and non members). A touring pitch with electric is £291 (members price) and £396 (non-members' price) for a family of four for a week in August 2025. Membership costs £58 a year in 2024. In other words, if you want a touring pitch, it's worth getting membership even if you don't use it again all year.
6. Ninham Country Holidays - Shanklin
Ninham Country Holidays Park is slightly inland, towards Shanklin (personally I prefer Shanklin to Sandown but others will disagree, and they are very near to each other). There are decent facilities across its 12-acre camping area which is part of a 190 acre farm. Guests can use the swimming pool, sports area, showers, play area, games and TV room. They're keen on sustainability so recycling is compulsory, and bikes are recommended for getting around the campsite. Dogs are allowed most of the year, but not during the summer school holidays.
They will book the ferry for you and can get a good discount with both Wightlink and Red Funnel.
Price comparison: £406 for a pitch with electric for a family of four in August 2025.
They will book the ferry for you and can get a good discount with both Wightlink and Red Funnel.
Price comparison: £406 for a pitch with electric for a family of four in August 2025.
Ninham Country Holidays has its own outdoor swimming pool
7. Kite Hill Farm - Wootton Bridge
Kite Hill Farm is a simple campsite at Wootton Bridge, part way between Newport and Ryde. It is a 12-acre site and describes itself as 'traditional'. Facilities include a children's play area, dog walking area, toilets and showers, washing machine and tumble dryer. There is also a bike rack and telephone box library. It's nice and near to the Portsmouth to Fishbourne ferry port if you don't fancy a long drive on the Island (although to be honest, there's no such thing as a long drive on the Isle of Wight unless you get stuck behind a tractor).
Price comparison: £217 for a week in August 2024 for a family of four, including an electric hookup. We couldn't find prices for 2025.
Price comparison: £217 for a week in August 2024 for a family of four, including an electric hookup. We couldn't find prices for 2025.
8. Willow Brook Camping - Shanklin
Willow Brook is only open for the school summer holidays and provides a simple camping experience. It is on the same rural site as Ninham Country Holidays (see above) and has 65 pitches, most of which have electric hook ups. There are hot showers, a washing up area and a washing machine/dryer. It's a little way inland but you can drive to the beach in less than 10 minutes.
Price comparison: £277 for a grass tent pitch measuring 10m x 10m. That's the price for a family of four in August 2025 and includes an electric hookup.
Price comparison: £277 for a grass tent pitch measuring 10m x 10m. That's the price for a family of four in August 2025 and includes an electric hookup.
Willow Brook Camping is a summer-holidays only campsite at Ninham Farm
Campsites in the West Wight (Yarmouth, Freshwater, Alum Bay and Brighstone)
The West Wight is a quiet spot for some Isle of Wight camping with a small population (more animals than people I would guess), lovely crumbly cliffs full of fossils, beaches for water sports and not much else. If you want amusement arcades and McDonalds on your doorstep, don't stay in the West Wight. If you want to admire nature, see the stars at night and live the simple life then it's a great option.
The West Wight is probably my favourite part of the Isle of Wight, but don't tell the rest of the Island that I said that.
The West Wight is probably my favourite part of the Isle of Wight, but don't tell the rest of the Island that I said that.
Fun and games at Compton Bay
9. Orchards Holiday Caravan and Camping Park - Newbridge
The Orchards is a family-owned rural holiday park, campsite and touring park in Newbridge, which is a little way inland in the West Wight.
It's another one that offers bargain bundles of a ferry + pitch via Red Funnel. As mentioned in our earlier waffle about Whitefield Forest, this is one of the cheapest ways to have a camping or touring holiday on the Isle of Wight. You need to be a bit flexible with dates, but you can potentially visit during summer for about half the standard price.
Facilities for campers at The Orchards Holiday Park are more than most Isle of Wight camping sites offer with a shop, take away food, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, coffee shop, playing field, pool table, table tennis, play area and a dog walking area.
Price comparison: £455 for a pitch with an electric hookup for a family of four in August 2025. That's the price if you book via The Orchards website. You will get a cheaper price if you can fit around the dates of the Red Funnel ferry + pitch bundles.
It's another one that offers bargain bundles of a ferry + pitch via Red Funnel. As mentioned in our earlier waffle about Whitefield Forest, this is one of the cheapest ways to have a camping or touring holiday on the Isle of Wight. You need to be a bit flexible with dates, but you can potentially visit during summer for about half the standard price.
Facilities for campers at The Orchards Holiday Park are more than most Isle of Wight camping sites offer with a shop, take away food, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, coffee shop, playing field, pool table, table tennis, play area and a dog walking area.
Price comparison: £455 for a pitch with an electric hookup for a family of four in August 2025. That's the price if you book via The Orchards website. You will get a cheaper price if you can fit around the dates of the Red Funnel ferry + pitch bundles.
The Orchards Holiday Park is a good choice if you want camping with a swimming pool
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There are some excellent bundles available via Red Funnel
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10. Stoats Farm Caravan and CAmping - Totland
Stoats Farm campsite closed for a bit but reopened in 2021 with rather jazzed up facilities. The new shower block includes accessible washrooms and toilets.
There's a farm shop which is also open to the public which is somewhat classier than your standard campsite shop.
Dogs are allowed and there's an exercise area for them to run around. They aren't allowed in the showers, which seems fair enough.
Price comparison: £371 for a standard tent pitch with a standard electrical hookup for a family of four in August 2025. There's a slightly cheaper option if you just have a small electrical hookup (presumably for charging your phone)
There's a farm shop which is also open to the public which is somewhat classier than your standard campsite shop.
Dogs are allowed and there's an exercise area for them to run around. They aren't allowed in the showers, which seems fair enough.
Price comparison: £371 for a standard tent pitch with a standard electrical hookup for a family of four in August 2025. There's a slightly cheaper option if you just have a small electrical hookup (presumably for charging your phone)
The shower block at Stoats Farm is swanky and modern
11. Heathfield Farm Camping - Freshwater
Rural campsite near Freshwater with views towards the Solent. There is a barbecue area, dog walking area, recently refurbished showers and toilets, wheelchair accessible shower and toilet. There are wildflower meadows, playing field for ball games and picnic tables.
Price comparison: £490 for pitch with an electric hookup in August 2025 for a family of four.
Price comparison: £490 for pitch with an electric hookup in August 2025 for a family of four.
Heathfield Farm Camping has views towards Hurst Castle
12. Grange farm - near Brighstone
Grange Farm is a coastal campsite on the quieter west side of the Island, so worth considering if your idea of the perfect Isle of Wight camping holiday is looking at the stars and walking along a quiet beach (rather than eating chips in a soft play area on the Pier). There is a launderette, shop, playground, grassed area for ball games, hair dryer, baby changing and shower block. Bundle deals including Wightlink and Red Funnel are available (check out our ferry guide for other deals).
They also have some 'camping pods', which are wooden huts without beds in them.
Price comparison: £319 for a week camping or touring in August 2025 for a family of four, with electric hookup.
They also have some 'camping pods', which are wooden huts without beds in them.
Price comparison: £319 for a week camping or touring in August 2025 for a family of four, with electric hookup.
Grange Farm Camping and Touring is on a cliff edge in the beautiful West Wight
13. Compton Farm - near Freshwater Bay
Pretty location in the unspoilt West Wight near the rolling hills of Afton (home of the 1970 Isle of Wight Festival) and the cliffs and surfing of Compton Bay. There are old tractors to play on, ducks to feed and eggs to collect for those looking for ol' fashion fun. There are also showers, toilets and a small laundry. There aren't electric hook-ups at this one so you'll be charging your phone up at McDonalds.
Price comparison: Prices aren't available online
Price comparison: Prices aren't available online
The cliffs around Compton Farm
14. Camp Wight - Near Yarmouth
Now, this is what I call 'proper' camping.
Camp Wight describes itself as a 'back to basics' camping or touring experience, which is based a couple of miles outside of Yarmouth in the rural West Wight. You camp amongst woodland and there's no electricity or any other fancy modern technology.
However, you do get 'water, composting toilets, solar showers and device charging facilities' and there's a pub within walking distance in case it turns out that the great outdoors isn't quite as great as you'd imagined. You can also hire a pre-erected tent rather than bringing your own or stay in a 'waterproof hammock'. If I booked the hammock for Mrs Guru she'd never speak to me again.
Price comparison: according to our calculations it was £140 for a week for a family of four in 2024. However, you don't get an electric hookup. Prices for 2025 haven’t yet been released.
Camp Wight describes itself as a 'back to basics' camping or touring experience, which is based a couple of miles outside of Yarmouth in the rural West Wight. You camp amongst woodland and there's no electricity or any other fancy modern technology.
However, you do get 'water, composting toilets, solar showers and device charging facilities' and there's a pub within walking distance in case it turns out that the great outdoors isn't quite as great as you'd imagined. You can also hire a pre-erected tent rather than bringing your own or stay in a 'waterproof hammock'. If I booked the hammock for Mrs Guru she'd never speak to me again.
Price comparison: according to our calculations it was £140 for a week for a family of four in 2024. However, you don't get an electric hookup. Prices for 2025 haven’t yet been released.
15. Meadow Lakes Caravan and Motorhome Club Site - Limerstone
Meadow Lakes is small and quite basic, but it is popular with anglers. It sits alongside a carp lake 'stocked with mirror and common carp up to 30lbs' and 'two small ponds stocked with carp, roach and rudd'.
The camping part of Meadow Lakes only has five pitches, but you do get an electric hook up and access to a water tap. There's also a shared toilet block.
Children and dogs aren't allowed to stay, and you need to be a member of the Caravan and Motorhome Club.
This part of the Island tends to have very dark skies. That's a polite way of saying that it's in the middle of nowhere, but it also means that it's a good choice for stargazers.
Price comparison: we didn't include this one, as it is adults only.
The camping part of Meadow Lakes only has five pitches, but you do get an electric hook up and access to a water tap. There's also a shared toilet block.
Children and dogs aren't allowed to stay, and you need to be a member of the Caravan and Motorhome Club.
This part of the Island tends to have very dark skies. That's a polite way of saying that it's in the middle of nowhere, but it also means that it's a good choice for stargazers.
Price comparison: we didn't include this one, as it is adults only.
Campsites in Newport and Cowes
16. Thorness Bay Holiday Park - near Cowes
Thorness Bay is the cheapest Parkdean Resorts holiday park in our comparison, so it's worth considering if you fancy a bit of Isle of Wight camping alongside family friendly facilities. The beach at Thorness Bay is fairly scrubby but has stunning sunsets and is popular with anglers. It backs onto a nature-reserve-type area, which is good for exploring.
Facilities at Thorness Bay include an indoor swimming pool, sports court for youngsters to burn off energy, an adventure play area, restaurant, bar, shop and launderette for washing your smalls.
Thorness Bay allows dogs on their campsite for a small charge (£5 per dog, per night).
Booking via Parkdean Resorts gets you a discount with Wightlink. The exact discount isn't revealed until you've booked (slightly frustratingly) but we've found that is usually about 50-70% off standard fares.
Price comparison: £310 for an electric pitch with a family of four for a week in August 2025.
Facilities at Thorness Bay include an indoor swimming pool, sports court for youngsters to burn off energy, an adventure play area, restaurant, bar, shop and launderette for washing your smalls.
Thorness Bay allows dogs on their campsite for a small charge (£5 per dog, per night).
Booking via Parkdean Resorts gets you a discount with Wightlink. The exact discount isn't revealed until you've booked (slightly frustratingly) but we've found that is usually about 50-70% off standard fares.
Price comparison: £310 for an electric pitch with a family of four for a week in August 2025.
Sunsets at Thorness Bay are hard to beat
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A holiday at the campsite gets you access to plenty of facilities
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17. Waverley Park Holiday Centre - East Cowes
Waverley Park is a busy campsite and holiday park in East Cowes (as opposed to Cowes which is where Cowes Week is held). It's another one that is a billy-bargain-deal-of-the-day-bobby-dazzler-etc if you manage to get the ferry + pitch bundle from Red Funnel. As with Whitefield, The Orchards and Appuldurcombe, you can often get the whole package for about half price if you can fit around the fixed holiday dates offered.
It is only a couple of minutes from the Red Funnel car ferry, so is certainly convenient from Southampton.
Waverley Park has more facilities than many, which generally means it will attract families looking for somewhere for the children to burn off energy. There is a bar with nightly entertainment and views of the Solent, an outdoor pool in the summer months (can't imagine you'd want to use it in winter anyway, unless you fancy ice skating), a children's play area, showers and washrooms. It's also close to a large public playground on East Cowes Esplanade.
East Cowes isn't generally seen as a holiday hotspot on the Isle of Wight. The small shingly beach is not the sort of places that you will be strutting around in your budgie smugglers. However, the proximity to the ferry is good and the Isle of Wight is small enough that you can drive anywhere for a day trip.
Price comparison: £322 for an 'open camping field' pitch for a week in August 2025 for a family of four. If you're bringing a caravan then you will need a tourers pitch with electric which costs £448. This is the price for booking via Waverley Park. You'll find it is cheaper to get the ferry + pitch bundle if you can make the dates fit with your plans!
It is only a couple of minutes from the Red Funnel car ferry, so is certainly convenient from Southampton.
Waverley Park has more facilities than many, which generally means it will attract families looking for somewhere for the children to burn off energy. There is a bar with nightly entertainment and views of the Solent, an outdoor pool in the summer months (can't imagine you'd want to use it in winter anyway, unless you fancy ice skating), a children's play area, showers and washrooms. It's also close to a large public playground on East Cowes Esplanade.
East Cowes isn't generally seen as a holiday hotspot on the Isle of Wight. The small shingly beach is not the sort of places that you will be strutting around in your budgie smugglers. However, the proximity to the ferry is good and the Isle of Wight is small enough that you can drive anywhere for a day trip.
Price comparison: £322 for an 'open camping field' pitch for a week in August 2025 for a family of four. If you're bringing a caravan then you will need a tourers pitch with electric which costs £448. This is the price for booking via Waverley Park. You'll find it is cheaper to get the ferry + pitch bundle if you can make the dates fit with your plans!
Waverley Park in East Cowes has an outdoor swimming pool
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Guests can use the clubhouse at Waverley Park
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18. Windmill Campersite - Carisbrooke
Windmill Campersite is a couple of miles out of Newport in the Bowcombe Valley area. It's on the very edge of the West Wight where it suddenly gets rural as you drive out of Carisbrooke. The site is one of the quirkiest on the Isle of Wight with a solar powered musical shower and a barbecue called Bertha.
As well as their strange glamping options (there's a helicopter called Galahad you can stay in) they also have space for camping and motorhomes/campervans (up to 7 metres). Facilities are fairly basic, but they do have some posh toilets.
Price comparison: £476 for a pitch with electric hookup for a family of four for a week in August 2024. Dates for 2025 weren’t available at the time of writing.
As well as their strange glamping options (there's a helicopter called Galahad you can stay in) they also have space for camping and motorhomes/campervans (up to 7 metres). Facilities are fairly basic, but they do have some posh toilets.
Price comparison: £476 for a pitch with electric hookup for a family of four for a week in August 2024. Dates for 2025 weren’t available at the time of writing.
Windmill Campersite is also home to Galahad the helicopter
19. Comforts Farm - Northwood, near Cowes
Comforts Farm is spread over nine acres and has six showers, 27 electric hookups and 'basic laundry facilities'. It's one of the Isle of Wight's cheapest campsites and it gets positive reviews.
It doesn't have a children's entertainer, a bar selling fish and chips, an amusement arcade with a fruit machine or a bingo night.
However, if you just want some nice countryside for pitching your tent or parking your caravan or motorhome then it's a good choice. It's a bit too rural to rely on public transport so you will want to bring your own car. The nearest beach is at Gurnard, which is seven minutes away in the car.
Price: £133 for an electric hookup pitch for two adults and two children for seven nights in August 2025.
It doesn't have a children's entertainer, a bar selling fish and chips, an amusement arcade with a fruit machine or a bingo night.
However, if you just want some nice countryside for pitching your tent or parking your caravan or motorhome then it's a good choice. It's a bit too rural to rely on public transport so you will want to bring your own car. The nearest beach is at Gurnard, which is seven minutes away in the car.
Price: £133 for an electric hookup pitch for two adults and two children for seven nights in August 2025.
Campsites in South Wight and Ventnor
There aren't many campsites in the South Wight (the area around Ventnor, Niton, St Lawrence and Whitwell. It's a really lovely part of the Island, which feels more remote and perhaps even foreign compared to towns like Ryde and Newport.
20. Appuldurcombe Gardens Holiday Park - Wroxall
Appuldurcombe Gardens is a slightly inland site towards the south of the Isle of Wight (heading towards Ventnor) with shop, café, bar, play area, outdoor heated pool, launderette and showers. It is also near to the rather grand Appuldurcombe House, which is a partially restored stately home that is open and free to visit unless there's a wedding on!
It's another holiday park where the best deals are available if you get a ferry + pitch bundle via Red Funnel. These are only available on selected dates, but they work out as much cheaper than buying a pitch and ferry travel separately, particularly if you bring a motorhome or caravan.
Price comparison: we couldn't find prices for 2025, but you can check for breaks via Red Funnel including ferry travel, which last for 3, 5 or 10 nights.
It's another holiday park where the best deals are available if you get a ferry + pitch bundle via Red Funnel. These are only available on selected dates, but they work out as much cheaper than buying a pitch and ferry travel separately, particularly if you bring a motorhome or caravan.
Price comparison: we couldn't find prices for 2025, but you can check for breaks via Red Funnel including ferry travel, which last for 3, 5 or 10 nights.
Campers and caravanners can use the outdoor pool at Appuldurcombe Gardens Holiday Park
Isle of Wight Camping - price comparison
- Comforts Farm, Northwood near Cowes - £133
- Camp Wight, Yarmouth - £140
- Kite Hill Farm, Wootton Bridge - £217 (2024 price)
- Willow Brook Camping, near Sandown -£277
- Southland Campsite, Newchurch - £293
- Thorness Bay, nearish Cowes - £310
- Whitefield Forest, Ryde - £315
- Grange Farm, West Wight - £319
- Waverley Park, East Cowes - £322
- Whitecliff Bay Holiday Park, Bembridge - £329 (July and August only, no electric)
- Stoats Farm Caravan and Camping, Totland - £371
- Landguard Holiday Park, Shanklin - £379
- Ninham Country Holiday Park - £406
- Orchards Holiday Park, West Wight - £455
- Nodes Point, St Helen's, near Ryde - £469
- Windmill Campersite, near Carisbrooke - £476 (2024 price)
- Heathfield Farm Camping, Freshwater - £490
- Lower Hyde, Shanklin - £499
- Heathfield Farm Camping, Freshwater - £490
Campsites which didn't have prices available when we checked included Camp Wight near Yarmouth and Compton Farm Camping
We looked at prices for an electric pitch for two adults and two children (aged 10 and 12) from August 2nd - 9th 2025 (prices checked in October 2024). Obviously, this is just one week, and so the results may well be different at different times of year. We looked at the cheapest option with electricity. We rounded to the nearest pound.
We didn't search around for discount codes and special offers. Some campsites include a discount for members of clubs. We looked at the price for non-members where available.
We also excluded adult only campsites (such as Riverside Paddock), because our criteria included children. We also excluded Glamping as that is more akin to self-catering holiday cottages in my mind and isn't a fair comparison because you are paying to hire accommodation provided by the owner rather than a patch of grass with facilities.
We excluded the ferry fare - it is always worth asking the campsite if they can book the ferry for you as they often get a trade rate which can be much cheaper than booking direct (e.g. Parkdean's ferry discount or Away Resorts ferry discount). As mentioned elsewhere, there is also a terrific bundle deal offered by Red Funnel.
One final note...Whitecliff Bay Holiday Park used to offer touring but stopped in 2022. I mention it as it was a popular site.
We didn't search around for discount codes and special offers. Some campsites include a discount for members of clubs. We looked at the price for non-members where available.
We also excluded adult only campsites (such as Riverside Paddock), because our criteria included children. We also excluded Glamping as that is more akin to self-catering holiday cottages in my mind and isn't a fair comparison because you are paying to hire accommodation provided by the owner rather than a patch of grass with facilities.
We excluded the ferry fare - it is always worth asking the campsite if they can book the ferry for you as they often get a trade rate which can be much cheaper than booking direct (e.g. Parkdean's ferry discount or Away Resorts ferry discount). As mentioned elsewhere, there is also a terrific bundle deal offered by Red Funnel.
One final note...Whitecliff Bay Holiday Park used to offer touring but stopped in 2022. I mention it as it was a popular site.
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