Campsites for backpackers in Dartmoor
8 bookable campsites within 15 miles of Dartmoor
All distances are calculated "as the crow flies".
Barley Meadow Touring Park
Exeter, Devon, England- Scenic adults-only dog-friendly site in Dartmoor National Park
- Haven for hikers and bikers, 20 minutes from Exeter city centre
- On-site shop, information centre and secure off-lead dog area
Wray Valley
Newton Abbot, Devon, England- Peaceful and family-friendly woodland site in Dartmoor National Park
- Dartmoor Whisky Distillery 10 minutes’ drive; Castle Drogo 15 minutes
- Licensed restaurant and a shared kitchen; cookery courses available
Hennock Hideaways
Bovey Tracey, Devon, England- Family site in Dartmoor National Park, seven miles from the coast
- A couple of minutes' walk from a 16th-century pub
- Teign valley views; shop; high-season weekend takeaway with breakfasts
Appledore Park
Okehampton, Devon, England- Small, peaceful site two miles from Okehampton
- Coarse fishing lake and enclosed dog walking area on site
- Shower and toilet block with underfloor heating and accessible area
Okehampton Youth Hostel
Okehampton, Devon, England- In the grounds of an activity centre on the edge of Dartmoor
- High ropes course, archery, climbing and watersports all available
- Access to Dartmoor and Granite Way cycle track; bike hire on site
Exeter View Stables
Exeter, Devon, England- Relaxed, off-grid site with views over Devon’s hills towards Exeter
- City centre a 10-min drive, Topsham 25 and Exmouth beach 35 mins away
- Communal firepit; free-range eggs and firewood for sale on site
Dartmoor Shepherd's Huts
Newton Abbot, Devon, England- Glamping stays in Dartmoor National Park
- Just outside a moorland village and with woodland views
- Dogs welcome; firepit provided for each hut
Lydford Caravan and Camping Park
Okehampton, Devon, England- Well-maintained site on the edge of Dartmoor, with tor views
- Tavistock 20 minutes drive; Lydford Gorge five minutes' walk
- Dog walking area and shop selling locally made food
Davylands Farm Campsite
Exeter, Devon, England- Peaceful family-run farm site with stunning views of north Dartmoor
- A 15-minute drive from Fingle Bridge; half an hour from Lydford Gorge
- Back to basics, with rural pubs and cycling trails a short drive away
Aller Park Farm
Newton Abbot, Devon, England- Simple pitches at a laidback farm site in Dartmoor National Park
- Castle Drogo and Moretonhampstead Motor Museum within 15 mins' drive
- Dog-friendly site 15 minutes' walk from Chagford's pubs and shops
Elvan Farm Campsite
Okehampton, Devon, England- Wild camping on a family-run hill farm in Dartmoor National Park
- A 10-minute drive to The Granite Way; wild swimming pool very close by
- Small firepits and barbecues welcome; pub and shop nearby
The Shire
Crediton, Devon, England- Basic off-grid Devon site 15 minutes’ drive from Crediton
- Dartmoor National Park 20 minutes’ drive; Castle Drogo 25 minutes
- Pub and shop five minutes’ walk; riding and fishing 20 minutes’ drive
Horizontal Leisure Club
Newton Abbot, Devon, England- Wild camping on a working organic farm
- Entertainment barn with sofas and tourist info
- Guided walks, Dartmoor tours, archery and clay shooting available
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Beech Hill Community Campsite
Crediton, Devon, England- Peaceful site within an eco-community 35 minutes’ drive from Exeter
- Dartmoor National Park 45 minutes’ drive; Powderham Castle an hour
- Dog-friendly; communal kitchen; adjacent to the Two Moors Way
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Peace and Moor
Okehampton, Devon, England- Simple pitches in a 64-acre north Devon rare culm meadow
- Dartmoor National Park 15 minutes' drive; 40 mins to north Devon coast
- Rural location with easy access from A386; dogs welcome
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Northcote Manor Farm
Exeter, Devon, England- Peaceful site with views of Dartmoor National Park and open farmland
- On a small working farm 10 minutes’ drive from Okehampton and Dartmoor
- Level pitches in a hay field; sheep, horses and donkeys on site
Dan's Wild Camping
Buckfastleigh, Devon, England- Dog-friendly wild-camping site on the edge of Dartmoor National Park
- South Devon Railway five minutes’ drive; Dartmoor Zoo 25 minutes
- Lots of room for parking and ball games; several pubs and shops nearby
Dartmoor Caravan and Camping
Exeter, Devon, EnglandWallen Down Farm
Chagford, Devon, England- Rural wild camping site for motorhomes with views over Dartmoor
- A 10-minute drive to Castle Drogo; short walk to the Two Moors Way
- Farm cider, fresh eggs, beef and wood for firepits sold on site
Woodleigh Caravan Park
Cheriton Bishop, Devon, England- Well-maintained Devon family park just off the A30 at Cheriton Bishop
- Five minutes’ drive to Dartmoor National Park; 40 minutes to Paignton
- Modern facilities and two fishing lakes; café right next door
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