Elvan Farm Campsite
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- 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
Site type
6
20
This site has no on-site shower facilities.
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Twin axle vehicles are not permitted on site.
- Bookings must not be for more than 14 consecutive nights.
- Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
- Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
- A cable measuring at least 10 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
- Units heavier than 2000 kilograms are not allowed.
- Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
- Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri, 25 Jul to
Pitch types & availability
Reviews
95% would recommend this site to a friend
93% would stay here again
What customers say
This is a simple, remote campsite in Dartmoor, praised for its peaceful location, stunning views, and direct access to moorland walks and wild swimming. Guests highlight Hayley's exceptional friendliness and helpfulness. Facilities, including clean portable toilets and showers, are generally well-maintained. While some found the track to the site overgrown, most found it easy to locate. The campsite is recommended for its quiet, natural setting and value.
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If you like camping in a field, then this is for you
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked I loved the low maintenance feel, enough facilities but not over blown.
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Lovely site (field) beautiful views and walk my children loved it.
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Lovely company, beautiful views, amazing walks. There is also a natural water pool next to it. Took us about 15 mins or so walk and it was just out of this world my family loved it. Toliets where clean.
Disliked Toliets where portuterloos i would rather have compost toliets.
When driving into the field you pick and space I would rather have a pitch. Grass was a little long.
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From the manager: Hello,
I hope you all had a lovely weekend. Thank you for your feedback.
Just to explain regarding the toilets, we have tried to get planning, because we are in Dartmoor National Park, for proper, functioning toilets and shower cubicles, however we were turned down. It’s really difficult to get planning accepted in this area. But it is something that we are going to look at trying to do again.
Also, the field was cut as we opened, but have been busy since so haven’t had the opportunity to cut it again.
Hope this can give a little insight, and thank you for visiting 😊
Excellent site: clean facilities, friendly owner and level pitches.
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked A lovely quiet field. Freedom to have a camp fire. Very clean portaloo and hot, clean shower. Hayley could not have been more kind or helpful. A very pleasant stay! Thank you!
Disliked Nothing to dislike!
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Every thing. Quiet. Friendly, beautiful wild swim spot.…
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Every thing.
Quiet. Friendly, beautiful wild swim spot.
Disliked Nothing
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Great site. Been 2 years running and will come again. Perfect for us
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Simple no frills campsite with plenty of space. Perfect for us as we can walk straight onto the moor and we can have a fire in the evening to relax after a days hiking. Fresh eggs and fire wood for sale. Hayley really helpful and keeps it all stocked cleans the port o loos twice a day so they are kept clean and plenty of loo roll and hand sanitiser
Disliked Nothing. Works for us. Occasionally people didn't clean the toilet after themselves which is a bit annoying but they were cleaned twice a day by the owners and not much you can do about other people
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Great back to basics campsite in the heart of Dartmoor. Come prepared.
Electric grass motorhome pitch
Liked Simplicity and location right next to the moors and great walking.
Disliked Lack of drinking water tap. Bottles of water provided but not ideal.
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Beautiful views, peaceful and remote. Great toilet facilities - private, clean and separate…
Electric grass motorhome pitch
Liked Beautiful views, peaceful and remote.
Great toilet facilities - private, clean and separate toilets for men and women. Lovely bottled water available for drinking and water available on tap for everything else.
Hayley was very welcoming and keen to ensure we had a great stay, answering queries before our visit and popping by to make sure we were OK on site and had everything we needed. Even Misty the farm cat made a friendly appearance to keep us company in our van one evening! Great site, would recommend and will certainly be back. Many thanks Haley and team. Best, Michelle
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Great, quiet spot to camp, would definitely return!
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Really enjoyed the peace and quiet. Great campsite with good views. Hayley was very helpful with directions and we had the best time! ☺️
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Stunning peaceful location, easy peasy camping, Hayley was incredibly friendly and helpful.…
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Stunning peaceful location, easy peasy camping, Hayley was incredibly friendly and helpful. We'll be back!
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Perfect pop up camping pitch, very good value for money.
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Beautiful location on the edge od Dartmoor. It seems very remote but not far from several pubs and the main road to Cornwall. Toilets and shower. Hayley brought us logs for our fire pit at no extra cost. Dark sky location and very close to wild swimming opportunity in the Shilley Pool.
Disliked All good.
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Features
Portable toilet
Pop-up campsite
Dogs allowed
Campfires allowed
Leisure on site
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis WatersportsAmenities on site
Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Budget/backpacker Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Shop nearbyType
Farm Pop-up campsite Small (11-25 pitches)Nearby leisure
Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearbyLocation
Elvan Farm Campsite
Elvan Farm
Throwleigh
Okehampton
Devon
England
EX20 2QE
Directions Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
50.70678°N
3.90143°W
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
AirportPlease note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
Local attractions
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shaldon | 21 mi | Estuary | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Dawlish Coryton Cove | 21 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Dawlish Town | 21.1 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Excellent |
| Teignmouth Town | 21.1 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Teignmouth Holcombe | 21.2 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Castle Drogo 4 mi
Buckfast Abbey 15.8 mi
Exeter Cathedral - Church of Saint Peter 16.3 mi
RHS Garden Rosemoor 19.3 mi
The National Trust Killerton House & Gardens 20.3 mi
National Trust
Finch Foundry 1.9 mi
Castle Drogo 4 mi
The Church House 9.9 mi
Lydford Gorge 10.1 mi
Buckland Abbey 18.6 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
WOOD HOUSE 2.8 mi
Chagford - Castle Drogo - Fingle Bridge 3.5 mi
CASTLE DROGO 4.4 mi
SIMMONS PARK 4.7 mi
Meldon Reservoir - Brat Tor - Meldon Reservoir 6 mi
Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
Nearest sites
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Elvan Farm Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Elvan Farm Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Elvan Farm Campsite? Attractions and activities nearby include: - The Dartmoor Way (108-mile walking or cycling route): around 10 minutes’ drive - The Granite Way (11-mile cycling or walking route): 15 minutes - Castle Drogo … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Elvan Farm Campsite?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 12 p.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Elvan Farm Campsite? From £15 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.