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Riverside camping in Dartmoor National Park

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Pitch your tent or park up beside winding streams in Dartmoor National Park, where over 310 river-side camping spots give you plenty of choice. The terrain here means you’ll fall asleep to the rush of water and wake up with bankside mist curling through the trees. Prices start as low as £10 a night, with the average stay at £75. Campfires are allowed at most spots, pets are welcome, and you’ll usually find showers on site—handy after a dip or a day spent fishing. Locals head to Westland Farm (46 reviews), Cornish Tipi Holidays & Camping (39 reviews), and The Enchanted Wilderness (28 reviews) for riverside pitches. Keep an eye out for otters, trout, and kingfishers, and don’t forget to bag your rubbish—Dartmoor’s wild spirit depends on it.

95% (311) • 200 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Dartmoor National Park

  • Cornish Tipi Holidays & Camping
  • Large Tipi 10 - Village Field
  • Cornish Tipi Holidays & Camping

1. Cornish Tipi Holidays & Camping

97%
(147)
168 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Cornwall, South West England
Wake up to the sound of birdsong, go swimming before breakfast in the clear water of a secluded lake. Cook your bacon and eggs over an open fire while you plan your day, or just laze it away in the peace and quiet of your own personal tipi. You can always go fishing tomorrow, and walk along the cliffs the day after that… The site is a unique woodland valley folded around a clear, spring-fed lake created from the old Tregildrans Quarry. Our tipis and tent pitches are dotted about this secret 20 acres full of ferns, bluebells, oak and meadowsweet. Left in peace for many years there's been no modern chemicals or poisons on the land, meaning we've got bluebells, dormice, Red Admirals and shy woodland Jays for you to spot. It’s a place set apart from the rush and clutter of the modern holiday experience, with an atmosphere that makes you forget the world outside, and just lounge, ramble, or potter about in a boat. We're committed to giving you a genuinely individual service from first contact to your time staying with us. We established CTH in 1996. This was the first and we believe still is the best tipi holiday site in the UK. We know our area inside out and can always help with local knowledge or contacts if you need them. We want to offer our guests a sustainable holiday. A return to real camping means the lowest possible impact on the land and environment - our tipi poles don’t even break the surface of the earth. Your footprint while here could only be bettered by a survival expert. You don't have to fly! a major bonus, and we source all our wood, fish and canvas locally and work with local people wherever possible.
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from 
£25
 / night
  • Composting toilet for tent pitches
  • Evening campfire burning away while the sun goes down
  • Composting toilet for tent pitches

2. The Enchanted Wilderness

93%
(43)
6 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Yelverton, England
Simple riverside camping pitches in the Tamar Valley on the edge of Dartmoor
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£28
 / night
  • Fantastic views from the top of the hill above camp
  • Looking down the camp field towards the end where there is a small shelter structure
  • Fantastic views from the top of the hill above camp

3. Pure & Rustic

86%
(7)
6 units · Glamping · Croyde, Devon, South West England
Acres of beautiful woodlands & pastures for those that like to sleep under canvas with or without electric. Hot showers, Pure Greenfields spring water on tap, designated fire pits to bring out your rawness of nature!! Pure & Rustic is close by to some fantastic local pubs, and the beaches of Croyde, Saunton, Putsborough & Woolacombe. A magical woodland retreat to watch the moon & stars float by..!
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£15
 / night
  • Wolf Meadows Farm
  • Wolf Meadows Farm
  • Wolf Meadows Farm

4. Wolf Meadows Farm

100%
(1)
20 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Umberleigh, England
Relaxed camping in a riverside meadow in north Devon
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£38
 / night
  • Buckland Farm Camping
  • Buckland Farm Camping
  • Buckland Farm Camping

5. Buckland Farm Camping

95%
(21)
12 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Somerset, South West England
Dog-friendly camping on the edge of the Blackdown Hills
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£22
 / night
  • Summit Camping
  • Grass Pitch for Camper Van Motor home Stunning Sunrise & Sunsets
  • Summit Camping

6. Summit Camping Panoramic views

83%
(3)
33 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Cornwall, South West England
Cornish camping at the foot of Kit Hill in an area of outstanding natural beauty
Pets
Showers
Potable water
from 
£15
 / night
  • Tent Pitch
  • Tent Pitch
  • Tent Pitch

7. Ruby Country Camping

100%
(30)
6 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Highampton, England
A natural, spacious meadow campsite perfect for exploring North Devon and Cornwall
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£15
 / night
  • Wild camping at Emmetts on Exmoor
  • Wild camping at Emmetts on Exmoor
  • Wild camping at Emmetts on Exmoor

8. Wild camping at Emmetts on Exmoor

88%
(21)
4 units · Tents · Minehead, England
Emmetts on Exmoor is part of the highest farm on the moor, up at an altitude of 1250 feet with gorgeous views out over the surrounding scenery of the national park. You won't find a better place for spotting wildlife right from your tent! Red deer herds regularly frequent the moor which is opposite your pitch. Other wildlife in the area include cuckoos, woodpeckers, golden plovers, foxes and much more! This is a place that’s big on space but small on guest numbers (just four pitches which are not visible from one another), so there’s always plenty of space around to soak up the rural atmosphere, spot wildlife and play games. The site is unmanned so make sure you have all the info you need before setting off and it’s worth noting that Exmoor National Park was designated Europe’s first Dark Sky Reserve back in 2011, so you should hopefully be in for spectacular displays of stars by night too. Unsurprisingly, this is a great area for walks and mountain bike rides; other activities in the area include things like fishing, sailing and pony trekking. If you’ve still got any energy left after that little lot, the farm’s all-weather tennis court is available to hire for a game or two. There is a proper shower and loo available next to the car parking area and all pitches are approximately a 500 metre walk away from this area through woodland and across pasture. Remember the site is off-grid so it’s a good idea to remember to bring along a torch. Guests are welcome to bring along a barbecue or hire a firepit and purchase wood onsite. Simonsbath (5 minutes) has a pub and a tearoom and Exford and Withypool (both within 15 minutes) have good village shops for picking up any other supplies you might need. The Poltimore Arms and The Exmoor Forest Inn are two very local pubs that are well worth a visit.
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£26
 / night
  • Wood-fired hot tub
  • Overview
  • Wood-fired hot tub

9. Westland Farm

100%
(140)
21 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Barnstaple, Devon, South West England
Camping and glamping on a working farm, with yurts, huts with hot tubs, and simple, spacious, sociable camping pitches
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£13
 / night
  • Camp Bedrock
  • Camp Bedrock
  • Camp Bedrock

10. Camp Bedrock

100%
(5)
1 unit · Tent, Motorhome · Plymouth, England
Almost wild waterside camping on Cornwall’s Rame Peninsula
Pets
Campfires
Potable water
from 
£12
 / night
  • Strawfields Cabins and Camping
  • Strawfields Cabins and Camping
  • Strawfields Cabins and Camping

11. Strawfields Cabins and Camping

100%
(26)
14 units · Tents, Glamping · Titching Park Lane, England
Camping and rustic glamping with campfires on an idyllic smallholding close to North Devon’s best-loved beaches
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from 
£30
 / night
  • Aldridge Mill
  • Aldridge Mill
  • Aldridge Mill

12. Aldridge Mill

95%
(22)
5 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Devon, South West England
A yurt, a gypsy wagon, and wild camping pitches in a Devon valley.
Pets
Campfires
Potable water
from 
£20
 / night
  • Small tent pitch
  • Rose 6M Private Bell Tent - Sleeps 4/5
  • Small tent pitch

13. Pleasant Streams Farm Camping

91%
(70)
67 units · Tents, Glamping · St Austell, England
Lakeside camping with streams, rope swings and farmyard animals in rural Cornwall
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from 
£15
 / night
  • Little Harford Lower Woodland
  • Little Harford Lower Woodland
  • Little Harford Lower Woodland

14. Little Harford Lower Woodland

100%
(4)
5 units · Tents · Exeter, England
Little Harford Lower Woodland is set in a property of just over 6 acres. The woodland here at Little Harford is a tranquil place for people wanting to find peace and quiet in a back to nature experience. A small river meanders through the bottom of the lower woodland which can occasionally come up to the top of the bank with lots of rain. A winding path leads down through the woodland to where the land levels out at the water meadow area of the woodland. A family of buzzards live in the valley and you can often hear owls, pheasants and wild birds. A certain degree of fitness is needed as there is no vehicle access and wheelbarrows are available to help move your gear. There is parking at the entrance to the lower woodland on hard standing. A compost toilet is available for all No.2’s and mindful wild peeing is encouraged. Tap water is available from an outside tap at the property for drinking water. There is a washing up area (eco products provided) and a solar-powered gas fired shower. Campfires are allowed and seasoned wood can be purchased at a small extra cost. Nearest village of Tedburn St Mary with a local pub and the village shop is 1 ½ miles away. The nearest town of Crediton is 3 miles away with plenty of supermarkets, cafes, pubs and restaurants. Dartmoor is close by with Fingle Bridge just a 20 minute drive. We only offer a very limited number of camping spots at any time to preserve the tranquility for everyone. BBQs and firepits allowed, dog friendly
Pets
Campfires
Potable water
from 
£30
 / night
  • 4 person yurt
  • 5 person yurt
  • 4 person yurt

15. Rocombe Valley Retreat

97%
(17)
5 units · Glamping · Lower Rocombe, England
Glamping near the English Riviera, with wood-fired hot tubs and coarse fishing lakes
Showers
Campfires
Hot Tub
from 
£80
 / night
  • Gatcombe Park Farm Glamping
  • The Wild West in Devon
  • Gatcombe Park Farm Glamping

16. Gatcombe Park Farm Glamping

85%
(17)
13 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Littlehempston, England
Adult-only camping and glamping within striking distance of Totnes and the South Devon coast.
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from 
£25
 / night
  • Wylde Valley Camping
  • Wylde Valley Camping
  • Wylde Valley Camping

17. Wylde Valley Camping

97%
(16)
132 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Bude, Cornwall, South West England
A popular festival space that's now a bona fide campsite, with modern, pop-up facilities and a top North Cornwall location
Electrical hookup
Campfires
Showers
from 
£15
 / night
  • The well equipped kitchen area
  • Rushford Shepherd's Hut
  • The well equipped kitchen area

18. Rushford Shepherd's Hut

83%
(6)
1 unit · Glamping · Devon, South West England
A dog-friendly shepherd's hut in the Teign Valley at the heart of Dartmoor National Park
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£90
 / night
  • Exclusive use Cornish Eco-Glamping
  • Exclusive use Cornish Eco-Glamping
  • Exclusive use Cornish Eco-Glamping

19. Exclusive use Cornish Eco-Glamping

100%
(6)
4 units · Glamping · Liskeard, Cornwall, South West England
An exclusive-hire site for riverside wild glamping in an ancient Cornish woodland
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£95
 / night
  • Wild About Campers
  • Wild About Campers
  • Wild About Campers

20. Wild About Campers

100%
(2)
5 units · Glamping · Stockland, Devon, South West England
Wild About Campers is a peaceful retreat amid spectacular hiking country in the Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and 25 minutes’ drive from cliff-top treks along the South West Coast Path. The Jurassic Coast at Lyme Regis is within 25 minutes’ drive, and if you feel a major shopping expedition coming on, the historic cathedral city of Exeter (35 minutes) will see you right. Both Exmoor and Dartmoor national parks are less than an hour’s drive away, while the pretty neighbouring town of Honiton (10 minutes) offers pubs and tearooms as well as antique shops to browse. But if it’s a rural retreat you’re after, well, this is the place. The camping paddock is surrounded by peaceful farmland and borders the River Otter (look out for the resident beavers, otters and kingfishers, which occasionally appear), so you can fall asleep lulled by the burble of the river along with the distant hoot of barn owls – and wake up fresh in the morning to the sound of birdsong. A popular family-run pub is five minutes’ stroll from the campsite, and you can pick up emergency supplies from a well-stocked village shop run by volunteers (five minutes’ drive).
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£89
 / night

Pitch your tent or park up beside winding streams in Dartmoor National Park, where over 310 river-side camping spots give you plenty of choice. The terrain here means you’ll fall asleep to the rush of water and wake up with bankside mist curling through the trees. Prices start as low as £10 a night, with the average stay at £75. Campfires are allowed at most spots, pets are welcome, and you’ll usually find showers on site—handy after a dip or a day spent fishing. Locals head to Westland Farm (46 reviews), Cornish Tipi Holidays & Camping (39 reviews), and The Enchanted Wilderness (28 reviews) for riverside pitches. Keep an eye out for otters, trout, and kingfishers, and don’t forget to bag your rubbish—Dartmoor’s wild spirit depends on it.

95% (311) • 200 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Dartmoor National Park

  • Cornish Tipi Holidays & Camping
  • Large Tipi 10 - Village Field
  • Cornish Tipi Holidays & Camping

1. Cornish Tipi Holidays & Camping

97%
(147)
168 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Cornwall, South West England
Wake up to the sound of birdsong, go swimming before breakfast in the clear water of a secluded lake. Cook your bacon and eggs over an open fire while you plan your day, or just laze it away in the peace and quiet of your own personal tipi. You can always go fishing tomorrow, and walk along the cliffs the day after that… The site is a unique woodland valley folded around a clear, spring-fed lake created from the old Tregildrans Quarry. Our tipis and tent pitches are dotted about this secret 20 acres full of ferns, bluebells, oak and meadowsweet. Left in peace for many years there's been no modern chemicals or poisons on the land, meaning we've got bluebells, dormice, Red Admirals and shy woodland Jays for you to spot. It’s a place set apart from the rush and clutter of the modern holiday experience, with an atmosphere that makes you forget the world outside, and just lounge, ramble, or potter about in a boat. We're committed to giving you a genuinely individual service from first contact to your time staying with us. We established CTH in 1996. This was the first and we believe still is the best tipi holiday site in the UK. We know our area inside out and can always help with local knowledge or contacts if you need them. We want to offer our guests a sustainable holiday. A return to real camping means the lowest possible impact on the land and environment - our tipi poles don’t even break the surface of the earth. Your footprint while here could only be bettered by a survival expert. You don't have to fly! a major bonus, and we source all our wood, fish and canvas locally and work with local people wherever possible.
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from 
£25
 / night
  • Composting toilet for tent pitches
  • Evening campfire burning away while the sun goes down
  • Composting toilet for tent pitches

2. The Enchanted Wilderness

93%
(43)
6 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Yelverton, England
Simple riverside camping pitches in the Tamar Valley on the edge of Dartmoor
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£28
 / night
  • Fantastic views from the top of the hill above camp
  • Looking down the camp field towards the end where there is a small shelter structure
  • Fantastic views from the top of the hill above camp

3. Pure & Rustic

86%
(7)
6 units · Glamping · Croyde, Devon, South West England
Acres of beautiful woodlands & pastures for those that like to sleep under canvas with or without electric. Hot showers, Pure Greenfields spring water on tap, designated fire pits to bring out your rawness of nature!! Pure & Rustic is close by to some fantastic local pubs, and the beaches of Croyde, Saunton, Putsborough & Woolacombe. A magical woodland retreat to watch the moon & stars float by..!
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£15
 / night
  • Wolf Meadows Farm
  • Wolf Meadows Farm
  • Wolf Meadows Farm

4. Wolf Meadows Farm

100%
(1)
20 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Umberleigh, England
Relaxed camping in a riverside meadow in north Devon
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£38
 / night
  • Buckland Farm Camping
  • Buckland Farm Camping
  • Buckland Farm Camping

5. Buckland Farm Camping

95%
(21)
12 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Somerset, South West England
Dog-friendly camping on the edge of the Blackdown Hills
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£22
 / night
  • Summit Camping
  • Grass Pitch for Camper Van Motor home Stunning Sunrise & Sunsets
  • Summit Camping

6. Summit Camping Panoramic views

83%
(3)
33 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Cornwall, South West England
Cornish camping at the foot of Kit Hill in an area of outstanding natural beauty
Pets
Showers
Potable water
from 
£15
 / night
  • Tent Pitch
  • Tent Pitch
  • Tent Pitch

7. Ruby Country Camping

100%
(30)
6 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Highampton, England
A natural, spacious meadow campsite perfect for exploring North Devon and Cornwall
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£15
 / night
  • Wild camping at Emmetts on Exmoor
  • Wild camping at Emmetts on Exmoor
  • Wild camping at Emmetts on Exmoor

8. Wild camping at Emmetts on Exmoor

88%
(21)
4 units · Tents · Minehead, England
Emmetts on Exmoor is part of the highest farm on the moor, up at an altitude of 1250 feet with gorgeous views out over the surrounding scenery of the national park. You won't find a better place for spotting wildlife right from your tent! Red deer herds regularly frequent the moor which is opposite your pitch. Other wildlife in the area include cuckoos, woodpeckers, golden plovers, foxes and much more! This is a place that’s big on space but small on guest numbers (just four pitches which are not visible from one another), so there’s always plenty of space around to soak up the rural atmosphere, spot wildlife and play games. The site is unmanned so make sure you have all the info you need before setting off and it’s worth noting that Exmoor National Park was designated Europe’s first Dark Sky Reserve back in 2011, so you should hopefully be in for spectacular displays of stars by night too. Unsurprisingly, this is a great area for walks and mountain bike rides; other activities in the area include things like fishing, sailing and pony trekking. If you’ve still got any energy left after that little lot, the farm’s all-weather tennis court is available to hire for a game or two. There is a proper shower and loo available next to the car parking area and all pitches are approximately a 500 metre walk away from this area through woodland and across pasture. Remember the site is off-grid so it’s a good idea to remember to bring along a torch. Guests are welcome to bring along a barbecue or hire a firepit and purchase wood onsite. Simonsbath (5 minutes) has a pub and a tearoom and Exford and Withypool (both within 15 minutes) have good village shops for picking up any other supplies you might need. The Poltimore Arms and The Exmoor Forest Inn are two very local pubs that are well worth a visit.
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£26
 / night
  • Wood-fired hot tub
  • Overview
  • Wood-fired hot tub

9. Westland Farm

100%
(140)
21 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Barnstaple, Devon, South West England
Camping and glamping on a working farm, with yurts, huts with hot tubs, and simple, spacious, sociable camping pitches
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£13
 / night
  • Camp Bedrock
  • Camp Bedrock
  • Camp Bedrock

10. Camp Bedrock

100%
(5)
1 unit · Tent, Motorhome · Plymouth, England
Almost wild waterside camping on Cornwall’s Rame Peninsula
Pets
Campfires
Potable water
from 
£12
 / night
  • Strawfields Cabins and Camping
  • Strawfields Cabins and Camping
  • Strawfields Cabins and Camping

11. Strawfields Cabins and Camping

100%
(26)
14 units · Tents, Glamping · Titching Park Lane, England
Camping and rustic glamping with campfires on an idyllic smallholding close to North Devon’s best-loved beaches
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from 
£30
 / night
  • Aldridge Mill
  • Aldridge Mill
  • Aldridge Mill

12. Aldridge Mill

95%
(22)
5 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Devon, South West England
A yurt, a gypsy wagon, and wild camping pitches in a Devon valley.
Pets
Campfires
Potable water
from 
£20
 / night
  • Small tent pitch
  • Rose 6M Private Bell Tent - Sleeps 4/5
  • Small tent pitch

13. Pleasant Streams Farm Camping

91%
(70)
67 units · Tents, Glamping · St Austell, England
Lakeside camping with streams, rope swings and farmyard animals in rural Cornwall
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from 
£15
 / night
  • Little Harford Lower Woodland
  • Little Harford Lower Woodland
  • Little Harford Lower Woodland

14. Little Harford Lower Woodland

100%
(4)
5 units · Tents · Exeter, England
Little Harford Lower Woodland is set in a property of just over 6 acres. The woodland here at Little Harford is a tranquil place for people wanting to find peace and quiet in a back to nature experience. A small river meanders through the bottom of the lower woodland which can occasionally come up to the top of the bank with lots of rain. A winding path leads down through the woodland to where the land levels out at the water meadow area of the woodland. A family of buzzards live in the valley and you can often hear owls, pheasants and wild birds. A certain degree of fitness is needed as there is no vehicle access and wheelbarrows are available to help move your gear. There is parking at the entrance to the lower woodland on hard standing. A compost toilet is available for all No.2’s and mindful wild peeing is encouraged. Tap water is available from an outside tap at the property for drinking water. There is a washing up area (eco products provided) and a solar-powered gas fired shower. Campfires are allowed and seasoned wood can be purchased at a small extra cost. Nearest village of Tedburn St Mary with a local pub and the village shop is 1 ½ miles away. The nearest town of Crediton is 3 miles away with plenty of supermarkets, cafes, pubs and restaurants. Dartmoor is close by with Fingle Bridge just a 20 minute drive. We only offer a very limited number of camping spots at any time to preserve the tranquility for everyone. BBQs and firepits allowed, dog friendly
Pets
Campfires
Potable water
from 
£30
 / night
  • 4 person yurt
  • 5 person yurt
  • 4 person yurt

15. Rocombe Valley Retreat

97%
(17)
5 units · Glamping · Lower Rocombe, England
Glamping near the English Riviera, with wood-fired hot tubs and coarse fishing lakes
Showers
Campfires
Hot Tub
from 
£80
 / night
  • Gatcombe Park Farm Glamping
  • The Wild West in Devon
  • Gatcombe Park Farm Glamping

16. Gatcombe Park Farm Glamping

85%
(17)
13 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Littlehempston, England
Adult-only camping and glamping within striking distance of Totnes and the South Devon coast.
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from 
£25
 / night
  • Wylde Valley Camping
  • Wylde Valley Camping
  • Wylde Valley Camping

17. Wylde Valley Camping

97%
(16)
132 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Bude, Cornwall, South West England
A popular festival space that's now a bona fide campsite, with modern, pop-up facilities and a top North Cornwall location
Electrical hookup
Campfires
Showers
from 
£15
 / night
  • The well equipped kitchen area
  • Rushford Shepherd's Hut
  • The well equipped kitchen area

18. Rushford Shepherd's Hut

83%
(6)
1 unit · Glamping · Devon, South West England
A dog-friendly shepherd's hut in the Teign Valley at the heart of Dartmoor National Park
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£90
 / night
  • Exclusive use Cornish Eco-Glamping
  • Exclusive use Cornish Eco-Glamping
  • Exclusive use Cornish Eco-Glamping

19. Exclusive use Cornish Eco-Glamping

100%
(6)
4 units · Glamping · Liskeard, Cornwall, South West England
An exclusive-hire site for riverside wild glamping in an ancient Cornish woodland
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£95
 / night
  • Wild About Campers
  • Wild About Campers
  • Wild About Campers

20. Wild About Campers

100%
(2)
5 units · Glamping · Stockland, Devon, South West England
Wild About Campers is a peaceful retreat amid spectacular hiking country in the Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and 25 minutes’ drive from cliff-top treks along the South West Coast Path. The Jurassic Coast at Lyme Regis is within 25 minutes’ drive, and if you feel a major shopping expedition coming on, the historic cathedral city of Exeter (35 minutes) will see you right. Both Exmoor and Dartmoor national parks are less than an hour’s drive away, while the pretty neighbouring town of Honiton (10 minutes) offers pubs and tearooms as well as antique shops to browse. But if it’s a rural retreat you’re after, well, this is the place. The camping paddock is surrounded by peaceful farmland and borders the River Otter (look out for the resident beavers, otters and kingfishers, which occasionally appear), so you can fall asleep lulled by the burble of the river along with the distant hoot of barn owls – and wake up fresh in the morning to the sound of birdsong. A popular family-run pub is five minutes’ stroll from the campsite, and you can pick up emergency supplies from a well-stocked village shop run by volunteers (five minutes’ drive).
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£89
 / night

Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community

Little Harford Lower Woodland
r
robert
December 2025
Tent
With pets
Weekend Trip to Little Harford Lower Woodland
My second visit to Little Harford Lower Woodland, truly a hidden gem not too far from Exeter, perfect for a wild winter camp. Rachel is a fabulous host and communication prior to arrival was fast and efficient. I will certainly be returning and recommending it to friends.
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Aldridge Mill
F
Finty
September 2025
Tent
Weekend Trip to Aldridge Mill
We loved our stay at Aldridge Mill! It was so peaceful and lots of lovely walking spots near by :) It was so refreshing having space for ourselves and our dogs - We arrived at the end of September so was very quiet and spacious.
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Wild About Campers
A
Anup
September 2025
With pets
Weekend Trip to Wild About Campers
We loved staying at tams land. The views are absolutely beautiful as is the sound of nature and wildlife. We stayed in the otter tent which was well equipped for a family of 3 and a dog! Tam is an excellent host, unfortunately due to traffic we arrived late than planned on Friday night however tam was understanding and accommodating anf helped us settle in quickly. On the Saturday night it was a complete wash out and tam offered to let us stay in another one of their lodges as it had a log burner - this was excellent, appreciated and well timed (we'd been on the beach all day and were completely soaked)! We would definitely recommend staying here! Thanks again Tam!
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The Enchanted Wilderness
C
Charlotte
August 2025
Tent
1 night at The Enchanted Wilderness
Lovely site, great amenities that were also eco friendly, river is right there for a swim or kayak and the morning views were beautiful. We were the only campers so it was super quiet but Jonathan was close by if we had any issues. Would have loved to have stayed longer!
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Railway 2 - Wild Camping - Private Pitch
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Alejandra
August 2025
Tent
With kids
4 nights at Cornish Tipi Holidays & Camping
My family and I loved the campsite. We were 10 people: 7 adults and 3 5-year-old children. We chose one of the private sites and brought 4 tents. The site was large and private. We enjoyed 3 nights there and plan to return sometime soon. We cooked over a lovely campfire, which the kids loved. They also went canoeing one morning, completing a fascinating trip.
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Exclusive use Cornish Eco-Glamping
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Georgina
August 2025
With pets
4 nights at Exclusive use Cornish Eco-Glamping
Staying on Phil's land was an entirely wonderful experience. The camp has been thoughtfully built and has everything that you need for a great camping experience. Phil was friendly and helpful and is clearly managing the area in a very responsible, conservation focused way. We will 100% be back and would 100% recommend it to anyone!! Thank you very much Phil!
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Wild Camping - Communal Meadow Tent Pitch
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Nick
August 2025
Tent
With kids
4 nights at Cornish Tipi Holidays & Camping
An interesting and wonderful spot that is a superb location for cornwall adventures and an incredible campsite with the lake and restaurant! They need to sort out the hot water and when they do it will be 5/5!
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Wild Camping - Private Pitch - Gosels
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Mark
August 2025
Tent
4 nights at Cornish Tipi Holidays & Camping
I stayed in Gosels as a private pitch and absolutely loved it. The campsite was perfect blend of eco/modern (compostable/flushable toilets and hot showers) within a tranquil setting. I liked how the campsite was used in a traditional sense for escape keeping noise and disturbance down to a minimum. The quarry lake was a great area for a splash around and cool down. Though used heavily by young families, had enough space for all. I already miss my chicken and rabbit friends seen daily on my pitch. The location of the site was perfect for me to make some visits out to North Cornwalls surrounding beaches and beauty spots. Well worth the trip.
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Play area
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HM
August 2025
Tent
With kids
Weekend Trip to Strawfields Cabins and Camping
Look no further – just book it! The site was spotless and really well-kept, with a lovely play area that kept the kids happy. It’s perfectly located, close to amazing spots like the rocky valleys and Tarr Steps, with stunning surroundings all around. Alex was absolutely amazing – so friendly, welcoming, and always happy to help. If you’re looking for a place around North Devon, this is definitely it. We can’t wait to come back!
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Ed
August 2025
Tent
With kids
Weekend Trip to Wild camping at Emmetts on Exmoor
We loved camping with Shelley, amazing place to camp. It’s a true wilderness and it’s is wild camping, although there is a nice shower at the farm. The directions to the campsite are hard to follow, ideally they would drop pins on where the campsites actually are. We have no idea if we camped at the right spot but weren’t disturbed and had a great couple of days
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Wild Camping - Private Pitch - Bluebell Bank
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anna
August 2025
Tent
With kids
4 nights at Cornish Tipi Holidays & Camping
This is wonderful. The private pitches for wild camping are perfect for a family holiday. What a beautiful place teeming with wildlife and beautiful swimming.
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View showing how private and tucked away the tent pitches are!
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Med
August 2025
Tent
Weekend Trip to The Enchanted Wilderness
Beautiful campsite with beautiful surroundings. Great value would recommend
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The Enchanted Wilderness
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Suzie
August 2025
Tent
Weekend Trip to The Enchanted Wilderness
A stunning location that was relaxing and nourishing. Jonathan was welcoming and we loved the Runner ducks too!
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Summer evening by the Tamar River
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Hilary
August 2025
Tent
1 night at The Enchanted Wilderness
My pitch had a fabulous view of the River Tamar. The site was super quiet and all features for basic camping as described, i.e. shower and composting loo. Handy to be on the Tamara Coast to Coast Path as well.
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The Enchanted Wilderness
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John
August 2025
5 m pop-up camper
With pets
Weekend Trip to The Enchanted Wilderness
What a campsite great view of the river with access to swim, paddle board etc Lovely and quiet just wildlife that can be heard Jonathan was most helpful can’t recommend this enough if you like getting back to basics away from the noise
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Ruby Country Camping
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Nik
July 2025
Tent
With kids
2 nights at Ruby Country Camping
Amazing place to stay, stunning grounds, excellent facilities and games/activities for the kids. Marc and Dinah were perfect hosts and lovely to deal with. Will definitely return. Highly recommended!!! 😊
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Wild Camping - Private Pitch - Bluebell Bank
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Callum
July 2025
Tent
With kids
Weekend Trip to Cornish Tipi Holidays & Camping
The lake was amazing - even better than the pictures. Beautiful private wooded sites running down the hill and a lovely set of open pitches at the top. The site staff were really friendly and helpful, with an excellent on site cafe for brunch and dinner. My daughter says her caramel cookie was the best she had ever eaten - high praise!
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front porch
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Rhys
July 2025
Group trip
Weekend Trip to Westland Farm
Good host, beautiful views, well thought out campsite in a good location. Any issues were solved very quickly and we had an amazing time! Loved the hot tub
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Strawfields Cabins and Camping
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Bethany
July 2025
Tent
3 nights at Strawfields Cabins and Camping
Lovely rustic quiet campsite!!! Can't wait to stay again!
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View showing how private and tucked away the tent pitches are!
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Danila
July 2025
Tent
4 nights at The Enchanted Wilderness
We had a wonderful stay in Jonathan's land. He is very welcoming and helpful. From the camp, we had beautiful views of the river and felt truly immersed in nature, surrounded by the silence. A compost toilet and a cute and spacious shower in a horse box were all the services we needed to make our stay comfortable. We would love to go back one day!
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