UK Campsite Pitch Fees 2026: What a Night Really Costs
Last updated: 28 October 2026 · Kervana team
Short answer
In 2026, a motorhome or campervan pitch with electric hook-up at a UK campsite typically costs about £30–45 a night, from around £15 at simple sites to £40 or more at popular sites in July and August. Off-peak, the same pitch usually costs less.
You can pay much less:
- Small members-only sites (up to five vans) start from a few pounds a night.
- Brit Stops costs about £35 a year for free overnight stops at pubs, farms and vineyards.
Wild camping in a vehicle is not a right anywhere in the UK, including Scotland: you need the landowner's permission.
Typical price per night
Published 2026 estimates, side by side:
| Source | What it covers | Price per night |
|---|---|---|
| Swift Group (updated June 2026) | Motorhome pitch with hook-up, UK average | £30–45, from about £15 |
| Road Trip Motorhomes (May 2026) | Standard pitch at a commercial campsite | Peak (July–August) £25–40+; May, June and September £15–25; October–April £10–15; hook-up £3–5 extra |
| PiNCAMP (March 2026) | Motorhome or caravan pitch, two adults and one child, peak season | €53 (up 11% on 2025); off-season about 19% less |
What moves the price most:
- Season: the school summer holidays are the most expensive weeks.
- Location: Cornwall and the South West in summer cost more than Northumberland or the Scottish Highlands.
- Pitch type: hardstanding with hook-up costs more than grass without.
- People and extras: many sites charge per adult, and some add a charge for dogs or a second car.
Club sites and membership
The two big clubs run their own sites and give members lower prices.
| Caravan and Motorhome Club | Camping and Caravanning Club | |
|---|---|---|
| Membership (2026) | £69 a year by direct debit, or £79 by card (includes a £10 joining fee) | From £56.95 a year (digital), £59.95 with paper membership |
| Saving | Members avoid the £15-a-night non-member fee on UK Club campsites | Members always pay less on Club Sites; over-60s can save up to 35% mid-season |
| Club sites | 145+ | Club Sites across the UK |
| Small members-only sites | 2,000+ Certificated Locations | Certificated Sites |
| 2026 offer | £25 a night for two adults and a pitch on the "Tour for less" offer; kids £1 a night | — |
At the Caravan and Motorhome Club, membership pays for itself after about five nights on Club campsites (5 × £15 is more than £69). If you stay on Club sites for more than a week a year, joining is usually worth it.
The Camping and Caravanning Club also offers a Motorhome Stop Off at its sites: £7.65 for up to three hours to empty, fill up with water and take a break.
Small sites: CLs and CSs
Certificated Locations (CLs) and Certificated Sites (CSs) are small private sites, often on farms, that take up to five vans and are open only to club members.
- The Caravan and Motorhome Club lists over 2,000 CLs, from £2.50 a night as a minimum. Each owner sets their own price, and it can change during the year.
- Facilities are basic: often water, a waste point and sometimes hook-up, with no shower block.
For a self-contained van, a mix of CLs and a few full sites keeps the monthly campsite bill down.
Brit Stops: free stopovers
Brit Stops is an annual guide and app with over 1,200 hosts (pubs, farm shops, vineyards and attractions) that let you park overnight for free.
- Cost: about £35 a year (£35.20 on the Brit Stops site in October 2026, with a launch discount).
- Rules: self-contained motorhomes and campervans only, no caravans or tents; usually one night (24 hours); some hosts want notice, and some have height limits.
- No obligation to buy, but most people have a meal or buy something from the host.
There are no showers or hook-up, so it works best between campsite nights.
Can you wild camp in a motorhome?
- England and Wales: No general right. You need the landowner's permission. The Lake District National Park Authority puts it plainly: "The only legal places to park are on formal camp sites."
- Scotland: The Scottish Outdoor Access Code lets you wild camp in a tent, but access rights don't include motor vehicles. Overnight roadside parking happens, but it isn't a right, and parking rules set by landowners apply.
In practice, use campsites, CLs, Brit Stops and car parks that signpost overnight motorhome parking. Even with permission, a landowner can ask you to leave at any time.
What it adds up to
An example two-week trip in summer, with two adults:
| Night type | Nights | Price per night | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campsite with hook-up | 6 | £35 | £210 |
| CL (members only) | 5 | £15 | £75 |
| Brit Stops | 3 | £0 | £0 |
| Total | 14 | £285 |
This is an example, not a quote. Six nights on full campsites at £35 would cost £210 on their own; mixing in small sites and free stops keeps the average at about £20 a night. Add the yearly cost of club membership and Brit Stops if you don't already have them.
For a full monthly budget, see cost of living in a van in the UK; for insurance, tax, MOT and servicing, see motorhome running costs in the UK.
In Kervana, campsites have their own category, so you can see what you spend on pitches each month and set a monthly limit. Tag each night with your trip, and you'll see what each trip really cost. See how to track campervan expenses.
Sources
- How much are motorhome site pitches in 2026? — Swift Group (updated June 2026)
- How much is camping per night in the UK? 2026 price guide — Road Trip Motorhomes (May 2026)
- PiNCAMP price analysis 2026 — PiNCAMP (March 2026)
- Join the Caravan and Motorhome Club — Caravan and Motorhome Club
- UK holidays and 2026 offers — Caravan and Motorhome Club
- Certificated Locations — Caravan and Motorhome Club
- Become a member — The Camping and Caravanning Club
- Club Site pricing — The Camping and Caravanning Club
- Brit Stops (October 2026)
- Brit Stops review (2026) — Wandering Bird
- Campervans and where to park — Lake District National Park
- Camping — Scottish Outdoor Access Code
- Overnight stays in campervans and motorhomes — NFU Scotland