Wightlink's Lymington to Yarmouth car ferry takes about 40 minutes and lands on Quay Street in the middle of Yarmouth. There is no campsite in Yarmouth itself. The nearest pitches are 35 to 45 minutes' walk away: across the River Yar towards Freshwater and Colwell, or east along the main road to Bouldnor. Everything on this list is under 15 minutes' drive from the ramp.
That makes the West Wight an easy first or last night, and it works without a car too. Southern Vectis route 7 leaves Yarmouth bus station every 30 minutes for Freshwater, Totland and the Needles, and the hourly Shalfleet journeys pass the campsites on the Newport road.
Glamping site · Freshwater · 1.3 miles
The closest site to the Yarmouth ramp: about 2.6 km, 35 to 40 minutes on foot over the Yar Bridge. Bookings include a free vehicle ferry crossing deal.
Safari tents
from £342.50/night
ViewHoliday park · Colwell Bay · 1.5 miles
Bungalows beside Fort Victoria, about 40 minutes on foot from the ferry through Norton, with views back across the Solent to Hurst Castle.
Chalets
from £90/night
ViewTouring park · Freshwater · 1.7 miles
About 45 minutes' walk from the ferry via Norton Green and Colwell Road. Premier View pitches look over the Solent to Hurst Castle, the same water the Lymington boat crosses, and the park books Wightlink and Red Funnel crossings at contracted rates.
Tents, caravans, motorhomes
from £28/night
ViewSmall certificated site · Yarmouth · 1.8 miles
A five-van Camping and Caravanning Club CS on the main road at Bouldnor, about 3.2 km east of the terminal. Route 7's Shalfleet buses stop at the gate.
Members only · join the Camping and Caravanning Club to stay
Tents, caravans, motorhomes
from £27/night
ViewHoliday park · Colwell Bay · 2.1 miles
Cottages, lodges
from £45/night
ViewCampsite · Freshwater · 2.2 miles
Pre-pitched tents
from £112.50/night
ViewGlamping site · Yarmouth · 2.3 miles
Safari tents, cabins, pods, chalets, lodges
from £125/night
ViewSmall certificated site · Freshwater · 2.4 miles
Members only · join the Caravan and Motorhome Club to stay
Caravans, motorhomes
Prices on request
ViewCampsite · Shalfleet · 2.5 miles
About an hour's walk or a short route 7 ride from Yarmouth, with the stop outside. There is an eco-travel rate for guests who arrive on foot, by bike or by bus.
Tents, caravans, motorhomes, pods, pre-pitched tents
from £20/night
ViewCampsite · Totland · 2.9 miles
Over 6 km from the ferry, so take route 7 to Totland. Footpaths from the site go straight up onto Tennyson Down.
Tents, caravans, motorhomes, cottages
from £24.50/night
ViewFarm campsite · Brook · 3.3 miles
Tents, caravans, motorhomes, static caravans, bell tents
Prices on request
ViewSmall certificated site · Shalfleet · 3.6 miles
Members only · join the Caravan and Motorhome Club to stay
Caravans, motorhomes
from £16/night
ViewNo campsites match all of those.
Heading west, you cross the Yar Bridge and climb through Norton. Glamping the Wight Way is about 2.6 km, roughly 35 to 40 minutes. Heathfield Farm is about 3.3 km, 45 minutes via Norton Green and Colwell Road. Linstone Chine, next to Fort Victoria, is about 40 minutes. The coastal path runs this way too, see the coastal path guide.
Heading east, Lucketts Farm at Bouldnor is about 3.2 km, around 40 minutes along the A3054. It is a busy road, so the bus is the better choice with a heavy pack. Camp Wight at Ningwood Hill is about an hour on foot. Stoats Farm at Totland is over 6 km away, so take the bus.
Route 7 runs Newport to Alum Bay. In the October 2026 timetable it leaves Yarmouth every 30 minutes for Freshwater, Totland and the Needles Landmark Attraction, with the last bus towards Totland at 23:49. Towards Newport, journeys alternate between Shalfleet and Cranmore (past Bouldnor and Ningwood) and Calbourne and Wellow. Camp Wight has the bus stop outside and a cheaper rate if you arrive without a car.
In season the open-top Needles Breezer also starts at Yarmouth bus station, roughly hourly, via Freshwater Bay to the Needles Battery and back by Colwell Common.
In Wightlink's autumn 2026 timetable (28 September to 1 November) boats run about hourly. The first sailing leaves Lymington at 06:05 and Yarmouth at 06:55. The last leaves Lymington about 21:00 and Yarmouth between 21:05 and 21:50. Unlike Portsmouth to Fishbourne, there are no night sailings.
Vehicles check in between 60 and 30 minutes before sailing. Foot passengers check in at least 15 minutes before. There is no luggage limit, but you must carry your own bags. Bikes go free but must be booked. There is no Wightlink car park at Yarmouth, only a public car park about 5 minutes' walk away.
Wightlink prices vehicles by length and height, measured with the tow bar, roof box, rack and bikes included. The base car band is up to 5.00m long and 2.24m high. Longer or taller vehicles move up a band. Motorhomes from 5m to 15m have their own low (up to 2.24m) and high (up to 4.2m) classes, plus a Motorhome Special ticket. A towed caravan, trailer tent or trailer is an extra charge and cannot be booked online on its own. Undeclared extra size is charged at the port.
The Caravan and Motorhome Club says members save up to 50% on Wightlink Economy Motorhome fares. Wightlink's 20% midweek offer excludes motorhomes. Several West Wight sites, including Heathfield Farm and Camp Wight, will book discounted crossings with your pitch. See campsites near the ferry and taking a tent on the ferry.
There is no campsite in Yarmouth itself. The nearest are Glamping the Wight Way and Heathfield Farm near Freshwater, and Lucketts Farm at Bouldnor, all between about 2.6 km and 3.3 km, or 35 to 45 minutes on foot from the Wightlink terminal.
About 40 minutes. Wightlink runs roughly hourly, and in autumn 2026 the first boat left Lymington at 06:05 and the last at about 21:00. There are no overnight sailings on this route.
Yes. Wightlink carries cars with caravans, trailer tents and trailers, and motorhomes up to 15m long and 4.2m high. The fare depends on total length and height, including tow bar, bikes and roof box, and towed units cost extra.
Yes. Heathfield Farm is about 45 minutes on foot and Lucketts Farm about 40 minutes. Route 7 buses leave Yarmouth every 30 minutes for Freshwater and Totland if you would rather ride.
The Caravan and Motorhome Club says members can save up to 50% on Wightlink Economy Motorhome fares and 5% on Red Funnel. Many island campsites also book discounted crossings when you book a pitch.
Glamping The Wight Way, about 1.3 miles away as the crow flies.
Eddie's Farm CL, from £16 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.
9 of the 14: Heathfield Farm Camping, Lucketts Farm Campsite, The Bay Colwell, Tapnell Farm Glamping (Tom's Eco Lodge & Camp Tapnell), The Bungalow CL, Camp Wight, Stoats Farm Caravan and Camping and Compton Farm.
Yes: Westfield Farm, Tapnell Farm Glamping (Tom's Eco Lodge & Camp Tapnell), Camp Wight and Eddie's Farm CL.
Yes, at Glamping The Wight Way, Lucketts Farm Campsite, Tapnell Farm Glamping (Tom's Eco Lodge & Camp Tapnell), Camp Wight and Stoats Farm Caravan and Camping. Most want fires in a raised pit, not on the ground.
