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Campsites & glamping in Norfolk

For camping in Norfolk, start with the landscape you want around your holiday: the coast, the Broads or an inland touring base. A campsite near King’s Lynn and one beside the River Yare can both be good choices for very different plans. Use this guide to compare the location, pitch setup and journeys before making a shortlist from the directory.

Read the Norfolk camping guide

Which part of Norfolk suits your plans?

Choose an area before comparing pitches
Your main interest	Where to investigate	What to plan around
North Norfolk coastal days	The north-coast towns and inland surroundings	The usable route and parking or transport at the particular beach or walk you choose.
Time on the waterways	The Broads	The boatyard, trip departure point or walking route you actually want, including which side of a river you need.
Western Norfolk exploring	King’s Lynn and the surrounding area	A manageable group of town, countryside and coastal visits rather than daily trips across the county.
An inland outdoor break	The Brecks and the wider inland county	A specific walking or cycling destination, then a campsite with a suitable route to it.

Visit Norfolk introduces the county’s different areas, while its coastal guide helps narrow a seaside itinerary. For a short break, being close to your main activity often matters more than being roughly central to everything.

Compare three established directory profiles

These examples cover a western base, a countryside base inland from the north coast and a riverside Broads stay. They are alternatives to investigate, not a league table.

Operator-published details checked on 2 October 2026
Go Explore profile	Pitch choices described by the operator	A useful distinction
King’s Lynn Caravan and Camping Park, North Runcton	Tents, caravans and motorhomes; electric and non-electric grass pitches, with hardstanding options.	A starting point for western Norfolk. Confirm the precise surface and pitch category for your equipment.
The Old Brick Kilns, Barney near Fakenham	Touring pitches and a tent meadow; the operator also identifies a separate members-only pitch area.	A countryside stay inland from the north coast. Read the approach and arrival instructions before setting off.
Reedham Ferry Touring and Camping Park, River Yare	Tent and touring stays, with electric and serviced options.	The operator publishes a 7.5-metre maximum for caravans/motorhomes and a March–October season, weather permitting.

King’s Lynn: the touring and camping page describes water and motorhome waste points, heated toilet/shower blocks and different pitch types. Use it to compare the facilities you need, then establish where your allocated pitch would sit in relation to them. An on-site facility does not establish the walking distance from every pitch.

The Old Brick Kilns: the operator’s website places the park inland from the north Norfolk coast. Its park information explains that the approach lane requires strict arrival and departure arrangements. It also distinguishes the camping meadow and the Caravan and Motorhome Club members-only area. Check the category you are reserving; a condition applying to one area should not be assumed to apply to every pitch.

Reedham Ferry: the operator’s touring page sets out vehicle size, pitch services and the operating season. There is also a Visit the Broads profile. Confirm the details directly for your stay, particularly if your outfit approaches the published length limit or you need adapted facilities.

Staying in the Broads: choose the starting point for your day out

If a boat trip is central to the holiday, choose its departure point before reserving a campsite. The Visit the Broads day-boat directory lists operators in different places, including Wroxham, Potter Heigham and Brundall. A “Broads” address does not mean that a particular boatyard will be within walking distance.

Ask the hire operator about the group size, briefing, equipment, access and return arrangements you need. The Broads Authority’s boat-hire information also points to guided trips if you prefer someone else to handle the boat. A campsite by a river should not be taken as a promise of boat hire, launch rights or a swimming area.

For Reedham, check which bank your journey follows. The chain ferry operator publishes its current service information and vehicle conditions. If a route planner uses the ferry, confirm it is suitable for your outfit and travel time before relying on that route. Ask the campsite for its recommended approach if there is any doubt.

Three short-break plans to adapt

North-coast days from a countryside pitch: choose one beach or coastal town for the first full day and a different nearby outing for the next. Decide where to park or catch transport before departure. Keep some time at the campsite rather than treating every advertised attraction as part of the same day.

A Broads-focused stay: plan one booked boat trip or hire session, leaving enough time for the handover and return. Give another day to a walk or town visit in the same part of the county. Avoid choosing a pitch first and only later discovering that the activity you want starts elsewhere.

A western Norfolk touring break: use King’s Lynn and the surrounding area as the starting point for your own shortlist. Group nearby visits together and decide in advance whether you will move your motorhome each day or need local transport. These are planning approaches, not timed itineraries or promises of service availability.

Compare the whole stay, not just the nightly pitch price

Give each operator the same details: travel dates, adults and children, full tent or vehicle dimensions, awning or trailer, pets and any access requirements. Ask for the total including electricity and anything charged separately. Compare the pitch surface, how far services are from it, arrival arrangements and cancellation terms.

For a tent, establish whether you can park alongside or need to carry equipment. For a motorhome, check water filling and waste disposal as well as space to turn. If you plan to leave the vehicle parked, examine the actual walking route to shops or transport, rather than just the distance on a map.

Common Norfolk camping questions

Are all sites open throughout the year? No. Opening arrangements differ by park and sometimes by accommodation type. Reedham publishes a seasonal touring operation; confirm dates and facilities for any off-season trip.

Does a coastal address mean beach access? Check the exact entrance, route and terrain. An inland site can still suit a beach holiday if you are happy with the journeys involved.

Can a touring pitch take a tent? Do not assume so. Book the category matching your setup, and check whether the pitch is grass, gravel or another surface before packing.

What about dogs and accessibility? Confirm the policy for the precise pitch or accommodation. For access, ask about surfaces, gradients and the route to the facilities; also check the beaches, reserves or boat operator you plan to visit.

Browse more Norfolk campsites or compare a stay in neighbouring Suffolk.

Written from the linked operator and official visitor information, checked on 2 October 2026. These are research-based examples, not inspected or ranked recommendations, and inclusion does not imply Go Explore certification. Confirm current facilities, opening dates, prices and availability directly with the operator.