Tent Campsites for backpackers in Exmoor
5 bookable campsites with tent pitches within 24.1 kilometres of Exmoor
All distances are calculated "as the crow flies".
Porlock Vale Campsite
Minehead, Somerset, England- Peaceful site in Exmoor’s Porlock Vale, for guests aged 16 and over
- Around three miles from Minehead or the village of Porlock
- In a farmed meadow on the National Trust's Holnicote Estate
Wimbleball Lake Campsite
Dulverton, Somerset, England- Lakeside site among the Exmoor hills
- Sailing, windsurfing, paddleboarding, kayaking and rowing on the lake
- Walking and cycling trails, playground and café
Whitemoor Camping
Barnstaple, Devon, England- Peaceful family-friendly farm site overlooking the Taw valley
- Great pub serving food 10 minutes’ walk to Bishop’s Tawton village
- Hiking and Biking haven: Tarka Trail, National Cycle Route 3 nearby
Stowford Farm Meadows
Combe Martin, Devon, England- Countryside park on 500 acres, 15 minutes' drive from Woolacombe
- Woodland walks, nature trails, pool and riding centre on site
- Two on-site bars and a takeaway; play park and miniature golf
Watermouth Valley Camping Park
Ilfracombe, Devon, England- Family-run, family-oriented site a short walk from Watermouth Bay
- A 10-minute drive to Ilfracombe; 25 minutes to Woolacombe beach
- On-site shop with maps available; access to the South West Coast Path
South Stoodleigh Farm
West Buckland, Devon, England- Devon farm site 10 minutes' drive from Exmoor National Park
- A quarter of an hour from Barnstaple by car; Woolacombe 30 minutes
- Family-run site for tents only; dogs and barbecues welcome
Porte Meadow Campsite
Kentisbury, Devon, England- Secluded grass pitches on a farm on the edge of Exmoor National Park
- A 25-minute drive to Woolacombe beach; 10 minutes from Exmoor Zoo
- Dog walk on site; moors walks from site; pubs 10 minutes’ drive
Long Moor Farm Camping
Combe Martin, Devon, England- Peaceful dog-friendly site on the edge of the Exmoor National Park
- A 10-minute drive to Combe Martin's beaches and Exmoor Zoo
- 15 acres of grounds; firepits available; dog-friendly pub nearby
Pearchay Farm Camping
Rose Ash, Devon, England- Well-maintained dog-friendly farm site just outside South Molton
- A 20-minute drive to Exmoor National Park; 30 minutes to Barnstaple
- Firepit for hire and wood to purchase; barbecues permitted
Crossways Country Park
Barnstaple, Devon, England- Rural site three miles from Barnstaple
- Easily accessible from main roads and by public transport
- Near Exmoor National Park and surfing beaches of the north Devon coast
Girt Down Farm
Combe Martin, Devon, England- Farm site with spectacular views of the north Devon coast
- A three-minute drive to Combe Martin beach; 15 minutes to Exmoor Zoo
- Pizza nights and cooked breakfasts; a mile from the village centre
Silver View Camping
Combe Martin, Devon, England- Peaceful site near Combe Martin, with views over the coast
- A 15-minute drive from Ilfracombe and Exmoor Zoo
- On the edge of Exmoor National Park and a mile from the coast path
Guyscliffe Farm
Combe Martin, Devon, England- Devon site with views out over Exmoor’s hills and Combe Martin bay
- A five-minute drive from Combe Martin beaches and 15 from Ilfracombe
- Wildlife haven circled by woodland; shared barbecue and firepit area
Lower Ford
Tiverton, Devon, England- Devon farm site 10 minutes' drive from Tiverton, close to the A361
- A 20-minute drive from Exmoor and 45 minutes to popular Devon beaches
- Footpaths following the river with access to shallow paddling areas
New 
Duck's Paddle
South Molton, Devon, England- Adults-only nearly-wild Devon site 15 minutes’ drive from South Molton
- Two Moors Way 10 minutes’ drive; Exmoor National Park 20 minutes
- Quiet off-grid pitches with an open-air shower and abundant wildlife
Barle Brook Retreat
Challacombe, Devon, England- Secluded exclusive-use site in scenic Exmoor National Park
- A 5-minute drive from Exmoor Zoo; 20 from Lynmouth; 25 from Barnstaple
- Barbecues and campfires allowed; charcoal and free-range eggs for sale
Little Barnstone
Barnstaple, Devon, England- Simple pitches on a peaceful Devon organic smallholding
- On the edge of Exmoor National Park, 10 mins' drive from Combe Martin
- Easy access from the A39; wellness activities available on site
Willow Stream Camping
Timberscombe, Somerset, England- Peaceful pitches by a stream in the Exmoor National Park
- A 10-minute drive from Minehead and Dunkery Beacon
- Wild-style camping with a village pub five minutes' walk away
Wild Camping at Emmetts on Exmoor
Simonsbath, Somerset, England- Off-grid wild camping at the highest farm on Exmoor
- A 20-minute drive to Exmoor Zoo; 25 minutes to the North Devon coast
- Free-range eggs and home-reared meat available to buy on site
