About
Basecamp is a family campsite in the heart of the beautiful Mendip Hills, just outside Bristol, five minutes from the M5. Surrounded by ancient woodland, the spacious campsite is perfect for families, small groups and adventurers seeking a UK based holiday or weekend away.
Hidden high on the Mendip Hills, this is the perfect base to explore Somerset, Bristol and the South West. Mendip Basecamp is open from the May half term onwards and all bookings can be made online.
This “nearly wild” campsite has all the freedom of wild camping with acres of space and a family orientated feel with the added luxury of flushing toilets and hot showers. Other features include:
Fire pits allowed and available to rent
Camp shop and coffee-lounge
Fully licensed bar and cafe onsite
Camp where you like
Check out anytime
Friendly dogs welcome
Toddler play area
Peaceful, surrounded by ancient woodland
Mendip Lodge
Our licensed country lodge is open until late every day and is just a short walk from camp. The best local beers, cooked breakfasts, loaded fries and stone-baked pizzas.
Safari-style tents & bunk rooms available
If you’re not a camper, Basecamp has bunk tents and bunk rooms available to hire. Book a steel framed bunkhouse tent for up to six people, or an indoor lodge room for up to 9 people. Just bring a sleeping bag!
Outdoor adventure activity centre
The campsite is in the heart of Mendip Activity Centre. Activities are not compulsory but if you’re feeling adventurous, choose from frisbee golf, skiing, snowboarding, tobogganing, climbing, caving, kayaking, archery and more. There are activities for everyone aged 4+!
Opening Times
Season (3 May 2024 - 1 Sept 2024) |
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* All weekends and school holidays from May – September
Further Information
Catering
- Food shop
Children & Infants
- Accept children all ages
Establishment Features
- Dogs Accepted
- Facilites for disabled guests
- Family Friendly
- Fire Pits
- On-site car parking
- Real log/coal fires
Key Features
- Accessible
- Families
Parking & Transport
- Car parking
- Free Parking
Specialist Features
- Activity breaks
- Family Fun
- Marketed towards families
TripAdvisor
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating:
- Service
- Value
- Cleanliness
- Location
- Excellent40
- Very Good9
- Average2
- Poor0
- Terrible0
Recent Reviews:
- jonathan mCamping bliss!Thursday, 3rd August 2023Set on top of a hill, surrounded by somerset county side. This has to be one of most spacious & accommodating campsites I have had the pleasure of using in a long while. Views are stunning and with... Read full review
- Caprice JBristol, United KingdomOli, Ed, Adam and Donald made our trip!Sunday, 6th August 2023We stayed for two nights in the bell tents and it was magical! We already can’t wait to be back. The facilities in the pavilion were perfect! We had breakfast one morning and it was delicious, highly... Read full review
- LibraryGirl365Aylesbury, United KingdomBest campsite for teens EVER!Thursday, 7th September 2023Mendip Basecamp is just fab - a huge site, it pays to do a good recce before pitching so that you get the perfect spot. It can be a bit exposed at the top, by the Pavilion marquee (a few tents got... Read full review