Lydford Caravan and Camping Park

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Lyd Field
Lyd field
Dart field, fabulous views.
Dart field
Lyd field
Lyd field
Lyd field
Lyd field
Lyd field
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Dart field, fabulous views.
Dart field
Lyd field

  • 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
Touring Devon? Place yourself in the middle of the county and have easy access to both north and south as well as moors and beaches with a stay at Lydford Caravan and Camping Park; this friendly and well-kept site also has pretty views of Dartmoor’s tors from its designated dog-walking area… Start planning your adventures with a browse of the tourist and local info at Lydford's dishwashing and veg prep area, or ask staff for their fave attractions and activities in the area. Need a top tip before setting off? The deepest gorge in England is only five minutes' walk away: set off on the circular trail around this National Trust-protected place, passing by the Whitelady Waterfall and Devil’s Cauldron. For bike rides, the Granite Way cycle route runs near the site to Okehampton, nine miles away. Practicalities are covered on site for a restful place to come back to, with ladies' and gents' amenities blocks, a family bathroom, a launderette and charging facilities all available to guests. The site also has a well-stocked shop selling many items, including meat (pork, venison and lamb) from Dartmoor for the barbecue, Dartmoor ice cream, chocolate treats and wine, beer, cider and spirits. A farm shop is on the outskirts of Launceston, about a 20-minute drive away, and a large supermarket is about five minutes further on for stocking up for your stay or for a barbecue back at base.

Site type

Touring caravan pitches 30
Tent pitches 40
Motorhome pitches 30
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Please note
  • The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
  • Group bookings of 3 or more units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Group bookings of 6 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • Single-sex bookings of 3 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.

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Reviews

9.7

Overall rating from 87 Pitchup.com customers

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PeacefulWalkers' paradiseSpectacular scenery

97% would recommend this site to a friend

94% would stay here again

What customers say

This well-maintained campsite is praised for its peaceful atmosphere, cleanliness, and friendly, helpful staff. Visitors highlight the stunning views over Dartmoor, generous pitches, and excellent modern facilities, including hot showers. Its location is ideal for exploring Lydford Gorge and surrounding walks. A small on-site shop offers local produce. While most reviews are overwhelmingly positive, a few mention external noise from a village event, and one noted an issue with Wi-Fi signal strength.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Very good spot. Shall be back again

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Anonymous

Fully-serviced grass touring pitch

Liked Lovely spot. Immaculate facilities. Very well thought out. Friendly welcome on arrival.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Nice site. Close to the Granite…

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Tracey R.

Electric gravel and hardstanding touring pitch (large)

Liked Nice site. Close to the Granite path for cycling.

Disliked It was expensive, £77 for two nights. WiFi is extra.

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Fantastic site, made to feel very…

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Anonymous

Fully-serviced hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Fantastic site, made to feel very welcome upon arrival and throughout our stay. We stayed 5 nights on fully serviced hard standing pitch, pitches are well kept and wardens work non stop to maintain the site standards.
Lovely location with beautiful walks in the surrounding area. We will definitely be returning.

Disliked Nothing

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Would happily stay again

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Anonymous

Electric grass pitch

Liked Very friendly, clean facilities and nicely situated

Disliked Nothing

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Sample campsite but facilities are lovely.…

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Emma D.

Electric gravel and hardstanding touring pitch (large)

Liked Sample campsite but facilities are lovely. Very quiet which was nice. But we were only there the one night. Great walking distance from Lydford gorge waterfalls ! Didn’t realise we needed vouchers for WiFi and it was too late to purchase when we realised but that was our own fault for not reading properly !

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Perfect site…

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Anonymous

Electric grass pitch

Liked Perfect site

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Good, clean but would expect that for the price.

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Anonymous

Electric gravel and hardstanding touring pitch (large)

Liked Nice camp in a lovely little village.

Disliked I thought it expensive to stay at the camp £77 for two nights. Cheap toilet paper. For money charged could spend out a bit more on toilet paper, so flimsy.

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Perfect site for me. I would stay again.

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Anonymous

Electric grass pitch

Liked Friendly staff. Clean facilities. Clean site. Lovely location. Easy to find.

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Incredibly friendly and welcoming wardens, who…

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Amy P.

Electric grass pitch

Liked Incredibly friendly and welcoming wardens, who met us as we approached the front gate. They showed us to our pitch, and although we originally booked a grass pitch, they were very accommodating in offering us a hard-standing pitch due to us having our truck and roof-tent attached, along with the poor weather. We appreciated this upgrade! The shop was fully stocked with local produce, and we thoroughly enjoyed the venison burgers! The facilities (toilets, dish-washing, and clothes washing) were very modern and clean, with hot showers!! Thank you for such a lovely stay, we would definitely return.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Fantastic site and I will definitely come back

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Karen H.

Non-electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Spotless and clean and wardens are very welcoming (me and my 2 x dogs!)and helpful.
Had a pitch with a fantastic view and lots of space (all pitches are really generous).
Dog trail around the outside of the site.
Close to pubs and the stunning Lydford Gorge (3 min drive but can be walked).

Disliked Nothing to dislike!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Dogs 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 Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Local produce Off licence Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Budget/backpacker Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Large (51-200 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Motorhome service point Seasonal pitches Tourer storage facilities

Location

Lydford Caravan and Camping Park

Lydford

Okehampton

Devon

England

EX20 4BE

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

50.6486°N
4.10628°W

Route directions

Please beware of using satnav systems when approaching the site due to narrow roads. Approach via the A386. The only route for towed or large units is: From the north: Turn south from the A30 onto the A386 signposted Tavistock and Plymouth. Continue for approximately 3.5 miles, passing the Fox and Hounds pub on the left. In another mile, turn right into Lydford village just before the Dartmoor Inn (look for a tall brown tourist board sign showing Lydford, campsite symbols, golf and Lydford Gorge with a telephone box on the left). Note the junction is slightly obscured so approach slowly. After turning, in half a mile take the first right at the war memorial and in 50 yards bear right at the Y-junction. The site is 100 yards on the left. From the south: Via Tavistock, approach only using the A386. At the Dartmoor Inn turn left into Lydford village. After turning, in half a mile turn right at the war memorial and then in 50 yards bear right at the Y-junction. The site is 100 yards along on the left.

Nearest transport

Coach
7.2 mi Bus Station
7.7 mi Thomas Cook
17.1 mi North Road
Rail
7.5 mi Okehampton Rail Station
10.4 mi Gunnislake Rail Station
10.9 mi Sampford Courtenay Rail Station
Ferry
19.1 mi Devonport Ferry Terminal
19.3 mi Torpoint Ferry Terminal
19.6 mi Plymouth (Barbican) Landing Stage

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.

Local attractions

If you’d rather ditch your ride and take public transport from just outside the site, Okehampton to the north and Tavistock to the south are both under half an hour away by bus. Head to the latter for the Museum of Dartmoor Life and cool castle ruins, or take the car if you’re planning on heading deeper into Dartmoor afterwards to climb the rocky High Willhays and Yes Tor peaks (both about 55 minutes’ drive). Tavistock, an ancient stannary and market town on the River Tavy, is also top notch: journey here for the living museum on Morwellham Quay (25 minutes), the historic Buckland Abbey (half an hour) and the family-friendly Tamar Trails Centre activity area. Within a few minutes' walk of the site, veer off on your gorge stroll for a look at Lydford Castle and Saxon Town, a former prison dating back to the ninth century and now managed by English Heritage. It sits next to St Petroc’s Church plus a pub serving food (both also within a five-minute walk of the site). If the kids are keen for the coast, Plymouth is 40 minutes’ drive away.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Plymouth Hoe East 19.7 mi Estuary N/AGoodExcellentExcellent
Plymouth Hoe West 19.7 mi Estuary N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Bovisand 21.6 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Portwrinkle 21.7 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Sharrow 21.9 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentN/A

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Castle Drogo 13.3 mi

Dartmoor Zoological Park 17.2 mi

Buckfast Abbey 18.1 mi

National Marine Aquarium 19.5 mi

RHS Garden Rosemoor 20.4 mi

National Trust

Lydford Gorge 0.4 mi

Finch Foundry 9.6 mi

Lawrence House 11.3 mi

Buckland Abbey 11.6 mi

Cotehele Mill 11.9 mi

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

Meldon Reservoir - Brat Tor - Meldon Reservoir 5 mi

SYDENHAM HOUSE 5.1 mi

HAYNE MANOR 5.7 mi

Merrivale - 10 Tors including Staple - Roos - Cox - nr Vixen 6.6 mi

Four Winds Car Park - Seven Tors - Four Winds 7.1 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.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Lydford Caravan and Camping Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Lydford Caravan and Camping Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Lydford Caravan and Camping Park? If you’d rather ditch your ride and take public transport from just outside the site, Okehampton to the north and Tavistock to the south are both under half an hour away by … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Lydford Caravan and Camping Park?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  12 p.m.
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