Camping in East Huntspill

Camping around East Huntspill means flat, open Somerset Levels terrain, sheltered by hedgerows and drainage rhynes rather than hills, with the man-made Huntspill River running through the heart of the parish. As with the rest of England, wild camping is not legal here without the landowner's explicit permission, so stick to established sites and farm-based pitches. Wall Eden Farm, right in the village, combines its outdoor activity centre with on-site accommodation and is a natural first stop for anyone wanting to camp close to the river kayaking, archery and fishing on offer. Further campsites and touring caravan parks are dotted around nearby Highbridge, Burnham-on-Sea and the wider Levels, many geared towards families wanting easy beach access alongside a rural pitch.

The flat ground here is kind to tents and awnings, with little shelter from wind in exposed spots, so a pitch with some hedge or tree cover is worth seeking out if you can. Coarse anglers are well served, since the Huntspill River itself is a noted fishing venue for bream, roach, tench and pike, and many campsites in the area cater specifically to fishing breaks with day tickets and bank access nearby at Apex Park in Highbridge too.

Late spring through to early autumn is the most comfortable window for camping on the Levels, when the ground is driest and evenings are long enough to make the most of the huge fenland skies the area is known for. Winter camping is possible but the low-lying land here can be damp and prone to flooding after heavy rain, so it suits only well-prepared, cold-weather campers. For a softer introduction to the area, glamping options such as those at Wall Eden Farm offer fixed or semi-permanent accommodation with the outdoor activities included, a good middle ground between a full camping trip and a hotel stay.