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

Travel trailer sites 30
Tent sites 40
RV sites 30
Open now
Opens March 20
Please note
  • Group bookings of 3 or more units (e.g. tent, caravan, RV or accommodation hire) traveling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (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.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • Group bookings of 6 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Single-sex bookings of 3 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, Mar 20 to

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Reviews

9.7

Overall rating from 72 Pitchup.com customers

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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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PeacefulHikers’ paradise

96% would recommend this site to a friend

94% would stay here again

What customers say

This super clean campsite's highly recommended for its peaceful vibe, stunning Dartmoor views, and roomy spots. Staff are praised as friendly & helpful, with excellent, spotless facilities and a well-stocked shop. Great location for local walks, Lydford Gorge, and pubs. WiFi costs extra.

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Arrival date (latest first)

site manager helped me unhitch and hook up. Site excellently kept.

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10 out of 10
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Lee E.

Powered gravel and cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite (large)

Liked The location was fantastic as the site is reasonably central in Cornwall. I've been to a fair few, and camped for 20+ years - it's fantastic to see a site respecting the fire break between the plots (too many don't). The plots were very clearly set out. Theres a one-way system. There were trees and wildlife I heard and saw in the mornings. Three pubs are within easy walking reach. I tried 2/3 of them, and they gave excellent service and quality food. (Some hilly dark walks with no pavements, so take a torch). The site was very clean and excellently looked after. It has loads of water taps around the hardstandings and electric hookups. There are trees and loads of wildlife on site. The facilities block looked reasonably new; I couldn't fault it, hence a 10/10 score.

Disliked There wasn't anything to dislike

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Cleanliness of facilities. Exceptional upkeep of…

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10 out of 10
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Rebecca C.

Powered gravel and cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite (large)

Liked Cleanliness of facilities. Exceptional upkeep of the site. Friendliness of staff

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site, excellent services,

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10 out of 10
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Anonymous

Powered gravel and cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite (large)

Liked The site was fantastic, clean, tidy excellent wardens so helpful. We had been before and will definitely go again.

Disliked Nothing not to like

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site!

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10 out of 10
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Value for money
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John I.

Powered gravel and cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite (large)

Liked Great views to Dartmoor, quiet site with no road noise, immaculately clean facilities with lovely hot showers, helpful friendly staff, walks from Lydford village to Dartmoor and Lydford Gorge, on a bus route to Tavistock and Oakhampton. Just perfect!

Disliked Nothing to dislike!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great site, good location and everything clean and good hot showers.

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9 out of 10
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Paul A.

Powered gravel and cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite (large)

Liked Spacious, really clean, good service point, showers really good. Good location.

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Really nice quiet site, with good…

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10 out of 10
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Emma S.

Powered gravel and cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite (large)

Liked Really nice quiet site, with good shop and pitches. Good facilities and really friendly helpful staff. We had a flat battery when due to leave and they helped fix it without complaint and said we could wait for the AA as long as we needed. We didn't in fact as they lent us a battery charger which worked within an hour. Thanks for the help!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent position , really friendly staff…

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Anonymous

Powered gravel and cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite (large)

Liked Excellent position , really friendly staff , great views, clean and modern facilities .
Great pub lunch in easy walking distance

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Just perfect

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10 out of 10
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Value for money
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Wifi
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Anonymous

Powered gravel and cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite (large)

Liked Everything was excellent - the site, the staff, the showers and the location. Will definitely return. Cannot recommend more highly.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site .

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10 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Wifi
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John L.

Powered gravel and cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite (large)

Liked Everything about the site and its surroundings .

Disliked None

Recommend to friends Visit again

Really great campsite very clean and…

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9 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Wifi
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Simon V.

Powered gravel and cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite (large)

Liked Really great campsite very clean and well maintained. Helpful staff

Disliked Liked everything

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Dogs 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 Local produce Off licence 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 Peaceful Spectacular scenery 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 Public transportation nearby

Type

Large (51-200 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback 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.

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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?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    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 $58.03 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.