Jersey, in the Channel Islands, has a mild climate thanks to the Gulf Stream. Beaches here range from wide sandy expanses on the south and west coasts to isolated coves on the north coast. Altogether this is the perfect place to go camping or to take your caravan or motorhome. What could be better than waking up to the fresh air of a Jersey morning!

Throughout the island there are some fabulous campsites where you can enjoy a holiday in some of the most stunning countryside in the Channel Islands. Of all the islands, Jersey is a particular favourite for families who enjoy camping or caravanning.

It is important to bear in mind that Jersey imposes some sensible regulations for caravans. Once on the island, caravans are required to stay on their chosen site for the period of a permit which is required to drive on the island – other than the journey to and from the port. Your chosen site or tour operator will obtain the permit for you.

Motorhomes, however, have dispensation to drive round the island at will but must go back to the campsite every evening. These restrictions are not imposed with the intention of spoiling anyone's pleasure. Quite the contrary – the island's roads are narrow and winding and the restrictions are to ensure that there are no snarl ups and to make driving around the island a pleasant experience. Cars that tow the caravans can be used in exactly the same way as other cars meaning that you are free to go wherever you like on the island.

There are several campsites on Jersey offering a choice of places to stay and each with their own unique facilities. At Rose Farm there is a poolside bar and a restaurant with an outdoor seating area. Great food is served and in the event of poor weather there is even an internet room. In the high season Rose Farm has over 100 erected tents which can be hired and which will accommodate up to 6 people. There are 40 more pitches for those who choose to bring their own tents as well as 8 sites for caravans.

Rozel is a family owned, well established park which offers excellent value and service. Spacious pitches offer plenty of room to move around and the site is proud to boast a large clientele who return to the site every year. Rozel Camping Park is close to Jersey Zoo and the pretty village of Rozel. The north coast cliff path starts at this point and the walks here offer spectacular walks taking in superb coastal and countryside scenery. The two main camping areas at Rozel offer 130 pitches with 120 having electric hook ups. Sixteen spaces are available for tents too. The other pitches are situated on a field slightly further up from the main site with pitches separated into groups by hedgerows. There are good facilities for both motorhomes and caravans at Rozel.

The family run Beuvelande Camp Site offers top class facilities with a licensed restaurant on site. The site boasts 150 pitches and there are 60 fully equipped tents for hire. There is good space available which allows you to park your vehicle next to the tent. Electric hook ups are provided at 100 pitches.

Jersey's newest campsite is Bleu Soleil. There are 50 fully equipped tents to hire with some spaces left available for those who wish to bring their own tents. As a smaller site, a pleasant village atmosphere prevails making Bleu Soleil the ideal choice for those who prefer peace and quiet. A bonus is that the site is pet friendly too as long as a pet is well behaved. The site has been awarded the coveted AA's 5 Pennants and is the only site on the island which is open throughout the year. The beaches and surrounding countryside add to the tranquillity of Bleu Soleil which is situated in the island's north west in the heart of countryside at St Ouen. The surrounding landscape offers the visitor an opportunity to experience a part of Jersey which has changed hardly at all over the centuries with headlands covered in heather and gorse as well as fabulous cliff walks. A short walk down a wooded valley takes you to the golden sands of Greve de Lecq. The campsite is on the bus route to the island's capital of St Helier but a car or bicycle is definitely recommended to fully explore the island.