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
Diving into Dartmoor National Park for cycling-ready trails or hikes in the craggy tors? Elvan Farm Campsite will open the doors nicely, as this wild camping site belongs to a traditional family-run farm in the hills of the national park with some dazzling sunsets, scenery and plenty of space to find a peaceful spot to settle in and unwind. Once you’re all set up, you’ll want to weigh up your options. Will it be a hike up into the hills directly from the site? Wild swimming in Shilley Pool, just five minutes’ walk away? Perhaps a casual stroll into one of the local villages to call into one of the traditional country pubs? Onto one of the cycling trails within 15 minutes' drive of the site? The local village has just the spot, five minutes’ drive away, as there’s a café, pub and shop with the essentials, including fresh fruit and veg. For somewhere a little bigger and buzzier, Okehampton has shops and supermarkets 15 minutes’ drive away where you'll be able to source more specific food items. On site, you're welcome to set up a small firepit or barbecue. In the way of other facilities, you’ll also have access to toilets.

Site type

Tent sites 30
RV sites 35
Open now
Opens July 24
Please note

Sites

  • A cable measuring at least 10 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.

Vehicles

  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • Units heavier than 2000 kilograms are not allowed.

General

  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.

Occupancy

  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Admission

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

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, Jul 24 to

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Reviews

9.2

Overall rating from 52 Pitchup.com customers

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Peaceful

92% would recommend this site to a friend

90% would stay here again

What customers say

This back-to-basics Dartmoor campsite offers a peaceful, natural escape with plenty of space. Guests rave about the clean portaloos and showers, and host Hayley's friendliness. Great for walkers and wild swimmers. Some minor notes on the access track and toilet fullness, though management is addressing it.

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Can’t wait to come back again soon. Fantastic location

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Rob N. 2 reviews

Primitive grass tent or RV campsite

Liked Absolutely everything !
- The owners
- The Site
- The location
- The facilities

Disliked Nothing !! Perfect

Recommend to friends Visit again

Perfect spot for a short stay.…

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 RICHARD W. 2 reviews

Primitive grass tent or RV campsite

Liked Perfect spot for a short stay. Hayley was very polite and made sure that everything was in order.

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Peaceful, quiet location. Good communication from the…

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Kali A. 1 review

Primitive grass tent or RV campsite

Liked Peaceful, quiet location.
Good communication from the host.
Clean facilities and recycling options.
Well located for direct access to walks.
Easy to find and flat pitches.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Superb peaceful site. Just what I needed.

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Steven D. 4 reviews

Primitive grass tent or RV campsite

Liked Peaceful. Space to plot without being too close. Water on site, shower etc. Elvan Farm is my cup of tea. Reckon I’ll be back soon. Also, the host was very communicated and helpful.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Wonderful peaceful spot, could hear nothing…

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Caitlin T. 4 reviews

Primitive grass tent or RV campsite

Liked Wonderful peaceful spot, could hear nothing except the sheep at night. Portaloos were clean and shower was hot. Easy to find if you use what3words. Super if you're looking for just a basic campsite.

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Highly recommended

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Dave B. 1 review

Primitive grass tent or RV campsite

Liked Everything, has everything you would want there. It’s easy to get too and the check-in message was really appreciated! The location is great and not to far from A30. I walked to the Northmoor Arms which was a great walk with a good pint at the end. I was I’ll be back and I only live 30mins away!

Disliked Nothing

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Lovely hosts , checked everyone was…

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Jason D. 1 review

Primitive grass tent or RV campsite

Liked Lovely hosts , checked everyone was ok.
Nice to see the sheep and horses in the next paddock too . A great bonus .

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Very clean and lovely farming family…

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 Ruth W. 1 review

Primitive grass tent or RV campsite

Liked Very clean and lovely farming family

Recommend to friends Visit again

Amazing location. Friendly owner

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Emily G. 9 reviews

Primitive grass tent or RV campsite

Liked What a gem this place this !!! The location is amazing . It’s a15 minute walk from a brook. I’ll add photos . It’s the most amazing out door natural pool. My kids called it’s a natural deee water park! It was stones that are very slippery that they can slide down . Ideally bring wet suit and wet shoes . The walks are numerous and beautiful and easily assessable . There is about 1.4 miles of single track road but good passing places were around. Make a note of where they are as you pass. The shower was hot , bottled drinking water was provided. There is a little rope swing in the trees for children . The toilets are port a loos . They were kept clean. I’ve never been in a nice port a loo. Some are disgusting , these weren’t bad and I’m glad the facility was there in a pop up campsite . Price is incredible. Location is amazing . Check in and check out times are very generous! As you are high up . We had 4g all the time if Internet connection matters and none of us had issues logging on.

Disliked Nothing . 💯 recommend

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Just home from a wonderful stay at Elvan Farm. Highly recommend.

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Katie O. 1 review

Powered grass RV campsite

Liked Exactly what we were after. Back to basics peace and quiet to get away from screens and play. Basic site with portaloos and a single porta shower (both cleaned twice a day and spotless). No drinking water tap but plenty of complimentary bottled water available to help yourself to. Gorgeous setting and location. Can walk to a wonderful river and wild swimming pool (very safe for kids). Hosts were very friendly and helpful. Would definitely return.

Disliked Would be even better if waste water disposal was available for washing up, rather than throwing in the hedge or taking away.

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Features

Portable toilet

Pop-up campground

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 Watersports

Amenities 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 Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Scouts welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

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

Themes

Budget/backpacker Hikers’ paradise Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm Medium (26-50 sites) Pop-up campground

Nearby leisure

Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby

Location

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
8.1 km Thomas Cook
24.8 km Bus Station
26.7 km Bus Station
Rail
7.3 km Okehampton Rail Station
7.8 km Sampford Courtenay Rail Station
14.6 km Yeoford Rail Station
Ferry
30.6 km Topsham Lock Ferry Landing
30.7 km Topsham Ferry Landing
30.9 km Topsham (Turf Lock Ferry) Ferry Landing
Airport
34.3 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: - 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 (country estate and mixed revivalist castle managed by The National Trust): 20 minutes - Lydford Gorge (National Trust gorge with a waterfall trail): half an hour - Roadford Lake (walking, cycling and watersports): half an hour - Grey Wethers (prehistoric stone circles): half an hour - Becky Falls Ancient Woodland Park (woodland park with a children’s zoo, woodland trail and crafts): 35 minutes - RHS Garden Rosemoor (gardens and venue for flower shows): 45 minutes.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Shaldon 33.7 km Estuary N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Dawlish Coryton Cove 33.9 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Dawlish Town 33.9 km Sea N/AGoodGoodExcellent
Teignmouth Town 33.9 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Teignmouth Holcombe 34.1 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

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

Local events

  • Beautiful Days (Friday, August 21, 2026 – Friday, August 21, 2026)

    Ottery St Mary, England 42.8 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.

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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?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  11 a.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Elvan Farm Campsite? From $28.23 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.