Mountain campsites in Fernworthy Forest

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Fernworthy Forest

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12 top mountainous campsites in Fernworthy Forest

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Big Barn Camping

16 units · Glamping, Motorhomes, Tents4 acres · Laugharne, Carmarthenshire, South Wales

Care-free camping and glamping in the heart of Carmarthen Bay's Dylan Thomas country.

Pwllyn Farm Camping

19 units · Motorhomes, Tents20 acres · Brecon, Powys, Mid Wales

A wild-feeling, adult-only campsite in the Brecon Beacons National Park, with impressive views of Pen y Fan

Cuddfan - The Hiding Place

2 units · Glamping2 acres · Crickhowell, Wales

A secluded, riverside bell tent in the heart of The Black Mountains

Hopkins Retreat

1 unit · Glamping17 acres · Wales

Recently renovated static caravan with enclosed private garden which has a Hottub barbecue and patio area.Many amenities close by .Walks straight off farm.Golf,reservoir with kayak launch or hire.Nature reserve,all within 3 miles.2pubs in village one has cycle hire with access direct to cycle route which goes on for miles.Within half hour of beaches and marina also not far to Brecon Beacons and many attractions.

Happy on the Hill

2 units · Glamping1 acre · Shepton Mallet, Somerset, South West England

Hillside hideaways with log burners, roll top baths, and great views in Somerset

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Glamping Pods Wales

2 units · Glamping1 acre · Carmarthenshire, South Wales

Cosy modern glamping pods with private hot tubs, located in the Brecon Beacons National Park

Little Menherion

2 units · Glamping12 acres · Redruth, England

A magical log cabin in Cornwall with a wild jacuzzi, luxurious amenities, and nature galore.

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Gilfach Gower Farm Luxury Yurt

1 unit · Glamping12 acres · Llandeilo, Carmarthenshire, South Wales

A yurt with a hot tub, set on a sustainable livestock farm with views of Betws Mountain and the Brecon Beacons.

Booked 1 time

Tunnel Glamping

1 unit · Glamping15 acres · Rhondda, Cynon, Taff, South Wales

Blaennantygroes Farm is fifteen acres of peaceful uplands which includes a four acres broadlleaf wood and a field which is part of a large Site of Special Scientific Interest. Our elevated position gives a spectacular view across the valley, and behind is forestry and open countryside leading to the top station of Bike Park Wales. We are 100 metres from the mouth of the closed Merthyr Tunnel, hence we are known locally as 'Tunnel Farm'. The line of the disused track now proves a level walk through woodland which starts at the bottom of our drive and continues past the Rhoswenallt Inn, 1 mile, and on to Llwydcoed, a further 2 miles.

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Cilrath Wood Camping

15 units · Tents10 acres · Narberth, Wales

Off-grid eco camping with campfires in a patch of Pembrokeshire that time forgot

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Tilbury Farm Glamping

3 units · Glamping1 acre · Taunton, England

Shepherd's hut glamping in the heart of the Quantock Hills, with walking, mountain biking and pony-trekking on the doorstep.

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Gelli Glamping

2 units · Glamping1 acre · Llandeilo, Carmarthenshire, South Wales

Safari tents with hot tubs high above the Tywi Valley in the Brecon Beacons National Park

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Pwllyn Farm Camping

19 units · Motorhomes, Tents20 acres · Brecon, Powys, Mid Wales

A wild-feeling, adult-only campsite in the Brecon Beacons National Park, with impressive views of Pen y Fan

Hopkins Retreat

1 unit · Glamping17 acres · Wales

Recently renovated static caravan with enclosed private garden which has a Hottub barbecue and patio area.Many amenities close by .Walks straight off farm.Golf,reservoir with kayak launch or hire.Nature reserve,all within 3 miles.2pubs in village one has cycle hire with access direct to cycle route which goes on for miles.Within half hour of beaches and marina also not far to Brecon Beacons and many attractions.

Tunnel Glamping

1 unit · Glamping15 acres · Rhondda, Cynon, Taff, South Wales

Blaennantygroes Farm is fifteen acres of peaceful uplands which includes a four acres broadlleaf wood and a field which is part of a large Site of Special Scientific Interest. Our elevated position gives a spectacular view across the valley, and behind is forestry and open countryside leading to the top station of Bike Park Wales. We are 100 metres from the mouth of the closed Merthyr Tunnel, hence we are known locally as 'Tunnel Farm'. The line of the disused track now proves a level walk through woodland which starts at the bottom of our drive and continues past the Rhoswenallt Inn, 1 mile, and on to Llwydcoed, a further 2 miles.

Big Barn Camping

16 units · Glamping, Motorhomes, Tents4 acres · Laugharne, Carmarthenshire, South Wales

Care-free camping and glamping in the heart of Carmarthen Bay's Dylan Thomas country.

Star Hosts in Fernworthy Forest

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Pwllyn Farm Camping

19 units · Motorhomes, Tents20 acres · Brecon, Powys, Mid Wales

A wild-feeling, adult-only campsite in the Brecon Beacons National Park, with impressive views of Pen y Fan

Cuddfan - The Hiding Place

2 units · Glamping2 acres · Crickhowell, Wales

A secluded, riverside bell tent in the heart of The Black Mountains

Big Barn Camping

16 units · Glamping, Motorhomes, Tents4 acres · Laugharne, Carmarthenshire, South Wales

Care-free camping and glamping in the heart of Carmarthen Bay's Dylan Thomas country.

Glamping Pods Wales

2 units · Glamping1 acre · Carmarthenshire, South Wales

Cosy modern glamping pods with private hot tubs, located in the Brecon Beacons National Park

Mountain campsites in Fernworthy Forest guide

Overview

Set on the banks of the Fernworthy Reservoir at the heart of the Dartmoor National Park, Fernworthy Forest has some of the NP’s most rewarding short walks. Follow the lakeside trail, enjoy bird-watching or fish for brown trout around the lake, then stop for a picnic by the lakeside. Hikers can choose from a variety of forest trails. Explore Bronze Age stone circles, follow scenic woodland walks, and spot herds of native Dartmoor ponies grazing the moors. There are no campsites at Fernworthy Forest, but wild camping is permitted—pitch your tent beneath the trees for a real back-to-nature experience.

When to go

July and August are the peak season in Dartmoor National Park, and popular spots such as Fernworthy Forest can get crowded—parking is limited, so get there early. Forest walks can be enjoyed year-round, but it’s most magical in autumn, with its canopy of fall foliage. Dartmoor weather is notoriously changeable, so pack a sweater and raincoat even in summer.

Know before you go

Fernworthy Forest is located north of Dartmoor National Park, about a 15-minute drive southwest of Chagford. There is a pay and display car park by the entrance to the forest.
Restrooms are located at the forest car park, but there are no other facilities, so bring everything you need with you. The closest village is Chagford, which has a few pubs and small shops.
Trout fishing is possible on the lake between March and October, and fishing permits can be purchased on-site.
Parts of the lakeside trail are accessible for wheelchairs and pushchairs.
Dartmoor National Park is one of the few places in the UK where wild camping is permitted. Tents must be pitched away from roads and attractions, and large group camping is not allowed.
Dartmoor has free-roaming ponies, sheep, and cattle, and these animals have the right of way on moorland roads. There is a strict speed limit of 40 mph throughout. It is a fineable offense to feed any of the animals in the park, and visitors are also advised to keep a distance for their own safety—these are feral animals and may kick or bite.