Of the 9 campsites within 2.5 miles of Freshwater Bay, 3 take tents.
Two of the three tent sites near Freshwater Bay are on the chalk, and the weather up there is what to plan for. Stoats Farm sits below Tennyson Down with a footpath over the top to the bay, about 40 minutes, but the ridge is exposed and the chalk paths are slippery when wet. Compton Farm lies in a chalk valley off the Military Road, its pitches in a line along a hedge; the walk to the bay is about 3km over Afton Down on the coast path.
Heathfield Farm, on the flat north side of Freshwater, has pitches sheltered by hedges and trees and five large ones for big family tents, 35 to 45 minutes' walk from the bay. It will not pre-book single nights, which are paid on arrival, and takes no arrivals after 7.30pm.
Without a car, route 7 runs from Yarmouth to Freshwater and Totland about every 30 minutes, and route 12 and the Breezer reach the bay. Wightlink treats gas canisters as restricted goods, so call its restricted goods office at least 24 hours before sailing. See taking a tent on the ferry.
Campsite · Totland · 1.3 miles
Tent pitch from £24.50 · campfires · Tent pitches in several sizes, some with views towards the Needles. No admission after 8pm and no pitching after 9pm.
Tents, caravans, motorhomes, cottages
from £24.50/night
ViewTouring park · Freshwater · 1.5 miles
Tent pitch from £28 · Sheltered, level pitches. Pre-booking needs two nights; single nights are paid on arrival.
Tents, caravans, motorhomes
from £28/night
ViewFarm campsite · Brook · 2 miles
No hook-ups, coin-operated showers, and a half pitch fee for walkers and cyclists when there is space.
Tents, caravans, motorhomes, static caravans, bell tents
Prices on request
ViewNo campsites match all of those.
Stoats Farm at Totland, about 40 minutes' walk over Tennyson Down. Heathfield Farm is 35 to 45 minutes away through Freshwater village, and Compton Farm about 3km east over Afton Down.
Wightlink treats gas bottles and canisters as restricted goods that can only travel on certain sailings. Call its restricted goods office at least 24 hours before you travel.
Stoats Farm Caravan and Camping, about 1.3 miles away as the crow flies.
Stoats Farm Caravan and Camping, from £24.50 a night for two adults, is the lowest price we can find over the next year. Prices change with the season and the day of the week, so put your dates into the calculator on this page.
Not as far as we know. All of them close for part of the winter, so check the opening dates on each campsite's page.
Yes, at Stoats Farm Caravan and Camping. Most want fires in a raised pit, not on the ground.
