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.

Campground type

Caravan sites 30
Tent sites 40
RV & Motorhome sites 30
Open now
Opens 28 May
Please note
  • The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. 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, 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.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Wed, 28 May to

Site types & availability

Accommodation

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2 adults
0 children
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Reviews

9.7

Overall rating from 72 Pitchup.com customers

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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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PeacefulWalkers' paradiseSpectacular scenery

96% would recommend this campground to a friend

94% would stay here again

What customers say

A top-notch, super-clean campsite with brilliant staff, awesome Dartmoor views, and a peaceful vibe. Great facilities, handy shop, and close to Lydford Gorge and pubs. Mostly stellar reviews, just a few comments on Wi-Fi and noise.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews

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Arrival date (latest first)

Owners don’t care about excessive noise in the grass field

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6 out of 10
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Anonymous

Unpowered grass campervan, tent or trailer tent site

Liked Lovely wardens, let down by the owners. Nice facilities but not enough for the size of the site. Good walks from site.

Disliked On our first evening onsite, groups of campers were playing loud drum and bass music next to us - reception was shut and we only had an ‘emergency’ number which we didn’t think was appropriate to contact. We couldn’t relax and decided to move to a free spot in a different field, we notified the wardens who were very understanding. We decided to stay in the new service spot to avoid more loud music and annoyance. We were happy to pay to stay at the new spot (even though the site was pretty empty and the spot hadn’t been booked by anyone) however the owners decided to also charge us for moving on the first night. We didn’t think this was fair, as the other campers shouldn’t have been making excessive noise in the first place (apparently there are ‘quiet times’, but they clearly aren’t enforced!!).

If you want peace and quiet, get a service pitch. I don’t think the owners care about what happens in the grass field in terms of excessive noise, as in their words ‘the service pitches make more money’!!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely site, great facilities. Very friendly staff. Very happy.

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10 out of 10
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Anonymous

Unpowered grass campervan, tent or trailer tent site

Liked Clean, great showers.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely staff and very convenient spot for the Gorge

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9 out of 10
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Mike L.

Powered gravel and concrete caravan site (large)

Liked Lovely campsite. Wide pitches, don't feel like you're on top of each other. Very quiet. Very convenient for walking to the Gorge, only a 15 minute walk through Lydford town. Staff lovely, extremely smiley and helpful

Disliked None

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely site, very friendly. Short walk to the local pub.…

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Stephanie S.

Powered gravel and concrete caravan site (large)

Liked Lovely site, very friendly. Short walk to the local pub.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great little site.

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10 out of 10
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 9
Value for money
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Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Andy E.

Fully-serviced concrete slab caravan site

Liked Immaculate campsite. Stewards/owners couldn't be more welcoming & helpful with local knowledge.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great views and excellent facilities.

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10 out of 10
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Accommodation
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simona s.

Powered grass site

Liked The team are always very friendly, it’s the second time I stay there. Great location and excellent facilities.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great site with amazing views

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10 out of 10
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Anonymous

Unpowered grass campervan, tent or trailer tent site

Liked What a fabulous site. The views of the toes on Dartmoor, picture postcard from the top field. The grounds are well kept with well cut lawns & wild grass meadows. The facilities were all kept so clean. Louise and her husband the wardens were so friendly. Great little shop.The site is close to cycle routes & lydford gorge. The castle inn nearby does great food.

Disliked Nothing - I will be back

Recommend to friends Visit again

I would highly recommend for a peaceful camp.

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10 out of 10
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Kirsty L.

Unpowered grass campervan, tent or trailer tent site

Liked I was warmly greeted on my arrival, and shown to my pitch. The site is beautifully kept and the facilities clean.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great site with a mix of pitch types, enhanced by outstanding staff.

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10 out of 10
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Jo M.

Powered grass site

Liked Most importantly the site staff are outstanding, welcoming, friendly and helpful. Great communication and nothing seems to be too much trouble. Site has a really good mix of serviced pitches in addition to open grass camping areas with fantastic views of Dartmoor. A lovely balance to suit all. Shop is well stocked and convenient. Facilities clean and well maintained. Well run village pub within walking distance. As a regulars visitor to the area due to family connections this is my go to place to stay, can't praise it too highly.

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Don’t stay if expecting quiet

Overall

2 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Patricia L.

Powered grass site

Liked Nothing

Disliked Extremely noisy on Saturday due to band playing.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: This site is renowned for being quiet and peaceful - please read all our very positive reviews.
We happen to be located near to the village playing field which, on this occasion ran a charity event with live music, which, partly due to the wind direction, did cause excessive noise on site, which stopped around 10.30pm. Some of our guests attended and enjoyed the event.
This event was entirely out of our control, and I have to say that such events are very rare. Thankfully, the vast majority of our guests were not put off by a couple of hours of music and enjoyed the tranquility of the site for the rest of their stay.
I'm sorry that the client felt that this event ruined her stay; I did try to call her after she had left site, but she did not return my call.

Features

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 Laundry 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 Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby

Type

Large (51-200 sites)

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

Caravan storage facilities Motorhome service point Seasonal sites

Location

Lydford Caravan and Camping Park

Lydford

Okehampton

Devon

England

EX20 4BE

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (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
11.5 km Bus Station
12.4 km Thomas Cook
27.6 km North Road
Rail
12.1 km Okehampton Rail Station
16.8 km Gunnislake Rail Station
17.5 km Sampford Courtenay Rail Station
Ferry
30.8 km Devonport Ferry Terminal
31 km Torpoint Ferry Terminal
31.5 km 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 31.8 km Estuary N/AGoodExcellentExcellent
Plymouth Hoe West 31.8 km Estuary N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Bovisand 34.8 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Portwrinkle 35 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Sharrow 35.2 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentN/A

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Castle Drogo 21.4 km

Dartmoor Zoological Park 27.7 km

Buckfast Abbey 29.1 km

National Marine Aquarium 31.4 km

RHS Garden Rosemoor 32.8 km

National Trust

Lydford Gorge 0.7 km

Finch Foundry 15.5 km

Lawrence House 18.1 km

Buckland Abbey 18.7 km

Cotehele Mill 19.2 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Meldon Reservoir - Brat Tor - Meldon Reservoir 8.1 km

SYDENHAM HOUSE 8.2 km

HAYNE MANOR 9.2 km

Merrivale - 10 Tors including Staple - Roos - Cox - nr Vixen 10.7 km

Four Winds Car Park - Seven Tors - Four Winds 11.5 km

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 campgrounds

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

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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 caravan
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Lydford Caravan and Camping Park? From $65.13 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.