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 park has no on-site shower facilities.
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- No bachelor/bachelorette 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 flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.
- Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri, Jul 25 to
Pitch types & availability
Reviews
95% would recommend this site to a friend
92% would stay here again
What customers say
A simple, remote campsite in Dartmoor, loved for its peaceful setting, gorgeous views & direct access to walks and wild swimming. Hayley's friendly service is a highlight. Generally well-kept facilities. A great spot for a quiet, natural getaway.
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Lovely site (field) beautiful views and walk my children loved it.
Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite
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 😊
Every thing. Quiet. Friendly, beautiful wild swim spot.…
Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite
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
Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite
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.
Powered grass RV campsite
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…
Powered grass RV campsite
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!
Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite
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.…
Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite
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.
Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite
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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Great site with clean facilities and great comms with owners
Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked Easy to find, plenty of room and easy to pitch. Great comms with owners. Toilets clean and well maintained as were bins and water tap. Only stayed one night and weather wasn't great but still managed some lovely walks.
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Beautiful site. Enjoyed the views and the quietness of the place it…
Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked Beautiful site. Enjoyed the views and the quietness of the place it was just what we needed. Toilets were kept nice and clean. Quick walk up onto the moor. Met the owners which were lovely and really care about the place.
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Features
Portable toilet
Pop-up campground
Dogs allowed
Campfires allowed
Leisure on park
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis WatersportsAmenities on park
Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Scouts welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Budget/backpacker Hikers’ paradise Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wild camping Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Farm Pop-up campground Small (11-25 sites)Nearby leisure
Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearbyLocation
Elvan Farm Campsite
Elvan Farm
Throwleigh
Okehampton
Devon
England
EX20 2QE
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (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 | 33.7 km | Estuary | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Dawlish Coryton Cove | 33.9 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Dawlish Town | 33.9 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Excellent |
| Teignmouth Town | 33.9 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Teignmouth Holcombe | 34.1 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Castle Drogo 6.4 km
Buckfast Abbey 25.4 km
Exeter Cathedral - Church of Saint Peter 26.2 km
RHS Garden Rosemoor 31.1 km
The National Trust Killerton House & Gardens 32.6 km
National Trust
Finch Foundry 3.1 km
Castle Drogo 6.4 km
The Church House 15.9 km
Lydford Gorge 16.2 km
Buckland Abbey 29.9 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
WOOD HOUSE 4.5 km
Chagford - Castle Drogo - Fingle Bridge 5.6 km
CASTLE DROGO 7 km
SIMMONS PARK 7.5 km
Meldon Reservoir - Brat Tor - Meldon Reservoir 9.7 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 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 moreRV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: noon - How much does it cost to stay at Elvan Farm Campsite? From $27.76 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.