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The Old Barn Campsite

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Wild camping experience near Dunsford in Dartmoor National Park
A 15-minute drive to Haldon Forest Park; 20 minutes to Exeter
Pick-your-own pitch site with river access for fishing and swims

The wild landscapes of Dartmoor make it a fabulous area for wild camping – but if you’d like to have that feeling of freedom coupled with toilet access, then The Old Barn Campsite is a great place to find it. This back to basics spot in Dunsford, on the edge of Dartmoor National Park, makes a fine choice for those who’d like to explore the national park but have a guaranteed camping spot to come back to at the end of the day (and a spot you can choose for yourself, as it's a pick-your-own pitch setup here). Toilets and fresh water are provided to make the camping experience more comfortable, but please note that there are no showers on site. One very handy feature here is direct access to the River Teign – and that means that, instead of a shower, you can simply take a dip in the fresh water if you need to cool off and freshen up. Guests are allowed to fish from the banks here too, so bring your rod along if you’d like to have a go. And of course, the river bank makes a lovely place just to sit down and take in your natural surroundings or set up a little picnic. All is very welcoming on site here, so dogs and kids can join you on Devon holidays filled with all sorts of outdoor activities, including walks among the Dartmoor ponies and sheep. There are several country inns nearby to keep everyone fed, or you can set up a barbecue if you prefer.

Campground type

Please note

This campground/park has no on-site shower facilities.

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dog Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
Minimum spacing of 5 metres between pitches.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the campground/park are unlit.
Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.

Languages spoken

English

Pitch types & availability

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Beautiful afternoon paddle-boarding on the river teign.💧

Simple site with basic facilities in an ideal location

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	8
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	6
Customer service	6
Child friendliness	6
Cleanliness	8
Wifi	No rating

Nick G. Sept 2024

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked: Access to the river Level pitch Simplicity Clean toilet Water tap Short walk to the pub Good communication Great walks

Disliked: Very minor points: Lack of sign at entrance No steps in the river bank

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Total peace and quiet. Completely basic - no showers and 2 portaloos…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	8
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	8
Wifi	8

Pip H. Aug 2024

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked: Total peace and quiet. Completely basic - no showers and 2 portaloos but the beautiful surroundings and wonderful river are all you need to enjoy good times with friends in a field!

Disliked: The loos weren't the greatest but when are port a loos great? :)

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We loved this site and it’s simplicity Lots of room and a…

Overall	8/10
Location	10
Value for money	6
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Anonymous Aug 2024

Unpowered grass caravan site

Liked: We loved this site and it’s simplicity Lots of room and a great pitch by the river Toilets were clean and several taps around the edges of the field Having a fire in the evening was great Beautiful views of Dartmoor and lots of magical woodland and river walks close by

Recommend to friends Visit again

Beautiful, would definitely stay again

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	8
Cleanliness	8
Wifi	2

Em J. Aug 2024

Unpowered grass caravan site

Liked: The peace and quiet setting and choose your own pitch option. There was plenty of space and amenities were clean.

Disliked: Nothing

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Great location, but basic and overpriced

Overall	8/10
Location	10
Value for money	4
Accommodation	6
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	No rating
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	No rating
Wifi	No rating

David R. Aug 2024

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked: The location and the river - good fishing. Free choice of where to pitch, and late check out was brilliant.

Disliked: The grass was long, and there were a few mole hills. Very basic facilities - two portaloos, two standpipes and two wheely bins. That's it! TBH, that could be seen as an advantage - it was almost wild camping, however, at over £20pn for the two of us in one tent, a bit over priced!

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Well recommend if you want to chill out on the edge of the moors

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Joe S. July 2024

Unpowered grass caravan site

Liked: Great location Clean toilets Peaceful Friendly host

Disliked: Nothing

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River on site, clean toilets and water taps. Quiet location not too overcrowded…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Anonymous Aug 2023

Unpowered grass caravan site

Liked: River on site, clean toilets and water taps. Quiet location not too overcrowded either. Easy check in, very relaxed

Recommend to friends Visit again

Fantastic site with no frills or complexity. A picture of serenity.

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Conrad H. Aug 2023

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked: Very minimalistic and really appreciated feeling grounded in nature because of it. The river was lovely too and very refreshing for a dip! Public footpath into Dunsford is well maintained and the local pub had a fantastic atmosphere with good hearty portions of food.

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Great site, peaceful and lovely setting next to the river, not expensive,…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	6

Michel J. Aug 2023

Unpowered grass caravan site

Liked: Great site, peaceful and lovely setting next to the river, not expensive, loved it, 4th time we have been, water and portaloos on site.

Disliked: Nothing, all good.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Beautiful

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	8
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Gillian A. Aug 2023

Unpowered grass caravan site

Liked: One of our favourite places, look forward to it opening every year in August, excellent if you love wild camping, massive field so plenty of room an very flat, beautiful river you can go swimming or paddle boarding in, couple of Porto loos & a water tap, that's all you need! Also dog friendly, plenty of room for them to run around...

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Features

Portable toilet

Pop-up campground

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 Wild swimming

Amenities on site

Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry 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 Bush Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available No hot water Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby

Type

Pop-up campground Small (11-25 sites)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing 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

Location

The Old Barn Campsite

B3212

Dunsford

Devon

England

EX6 7HE

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

50.68681°N
-3.6756°W

Nearest transport

Coach

11.5 km Bus Station

15.1 km Honiton Road Park and Ride

15.1 km The Barn Owl

Rail

10.2 km Exeter St Thomas Rail Station

10.5 km Exeter St Davids Rail Station

10.7 km Yeoford Rail Station

Ferry

14.5 km Topsham Lock Ferry Landing

14.7 km Topsham Ferry Landing

14.8 km Topsham (Turf Lock Ferry) Ferry Landing

Airport

18.9 km Exeter International Airport

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

Attractions and activities nearby include: - Haldon Forest Park (bike hire and Go Ape): 15 minutes’ drive - Canonteign Falls: 15 minutes - Kennick Reservoir: 15 minutes - Finlake Riding Centre: 15 minutes - The Miniature Pony Centre: 20 minutes - Exeter city centre: 20 minutes - Castle Drogo: 20 minutes - Becky Falls Ancient Woodland Park: 25 minutes - National Trust - Parke: 25 minutes - River Dart Country Park: half an hour - Haytor Rocks: half an hour.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Dawlish Town	19 km	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	Excellent
Dawlish Coryton Cove	19.2 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Dawlish Warren	19.3 km	Estuary	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Teignmouth Holcombe	19.8 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Teignmouth Town	20.3 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Castle Drogo 9.7 km

Exeter Cathedral - Church of Saint Peter 11 km

Crealy Great Adventure Park 18.5 km

The National Trust Killerton House & Gardens 19.2 km

Buckfast Abbey 22.7 km

National Trust

Castle Drogo 9.7 km

The Church House 15.6 km

Killerton: Clyston Mill 18.3 km

Finch Foundry 18.3 km

Killerton: Marker's Cottage 18.7 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

CASTLE DROGO 9 km

ST BARTHOLOMEW'S CEMETERY, EXETER 10.6 km

Bovey Tracey and Wilford Bridge 10.6 km

Chagford - Castle Drogo - Fingle Bridge 11.1 km

NORTHERNHAY AND ROUGEMENT GARDENS 11.2 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.

Policies

Booking terms and conditions

Safety

Barbecues are permitted but must be raised off the ground and attended by an adult at all times.

Changes to your holiday

Bookings cannot be amended within 14 day(s) of arrival.

Dogs

Dogs must be kept on leashes and supervised at all times.

Safety

Firearms are not permitted.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the campground/park are unlit.

General

In the event of a complaint, please speak to reception immediately. Complaints which are not brought to the management's attention during your stay cannot be dealt with once you have left the site.

Pitches

Minimum spacing of 5 metres between pitches.

Changes to your holiday

Modifications are subject to a GBP5.00 ($9.59) fee.

Arrivals and departures

No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.

Vehicles

No vehicle movement between 10 p.m. and 7:30 a.m..

General

Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.

Arrivals and departures

Please pick any available site on arrival.

General

Quiet hours must be respected between 10 p.m. and 8 a.m..
Radio, music and TV players must be kept at a low volume. Car doors and trunks must be closed quietly.

Safety

Swimming in the lake is allowed.

Dogs

The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dog Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).

Arrivals and departures

The campground/park will send you further check-in information 3 day(s) before your arrival.

General

The management reserves the right to deny access or terminate the stay of those guests whose behavior is deemed unsuitable. No refunds will be offered.

Taxes

This area is not subject to city tax.

General

This campground/park has no on-site shower facilities.

Admission

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Visitors

Visitors must leave the premises by 9:30 p.m..

Dogs

Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.

Payment terms

Nearest campgrounds

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

Frequently asked questions

Does The Old Barn Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is The Old Barn Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near The Old Barn Campsite? Attractions and activities nearby include: - Haldon Forest Park (bike hire and Go Ape): 15 minutes’ drive - Canonteign Falls: 15 minutes - Kennick Reservoir: 15 minutes - Finlake Riding Centre: 15 … Read more
When can I check in and check out of The Old Barn Campsite?

Camping and caravan

Arrive: noon – 9 p.m.

Depart by: 3 p.m.

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