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.

Campground type

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

Admission

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

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.

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.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, Jul 24 to

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Reviews

9.2

Overall rating from 71 Pitchup.com customers

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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Peaceful

94% would recommend this campground to a friend

93% would stay here again

What customers say

This peaceful Dartmoor campsite offers a back-to-basics experience in a tranquil setting with direct access to moorland walks. Reviewers consistently praise the cleanliness of the portaloos and hot shower facilities, with many highlighting the helpfulness and friendliness of host Hayley. Guests enjoyed the spaciousness, natural beauty, and proximity to wild swimming spots. Some noted the site's remote location and the track leading to it could be overgrown. A few mentioned the field's uneven terrain. Bottled drinking water is provided, and some feedback indicated a desire for a drinking water tap.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews. Last updated 8/25/2026

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Arrival date (latest first)

The site is very basic but in a beautiful spot!

Overall

8 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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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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 Michelle C. 15 reviews

Primitive grass tent or RV campsite

Liked Great location, beautiful surroundings, short walk to Shilley Pool. Surrounded by nature, quiet. Loved that we could buy fresh eggs.

Disliked I thought i could cope with the portaloo and shower but I couldnt. The portals stank.
Wasn't very well signposted, we drove past site.
No drinking water or washing up facilities. But bottled water was provided free of charge.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: I’m very sorry to read your dislikes.

I make an effort to clean the portaloos at least twice a day, unfortunately we rely on others to leave them as they would like to find them, in between.

We have signs by the field gate and I also send a welcome message to those that book, that include what 3 words, along with our address.

We always have a good supply of drinking water that is readily available for guests to help themselves too.

The washing up facility is something that has been suggested and an idea that we shall look into, should be open again next year.

Thank you for your feedback and I hope that you enjoyed most of your stay ☺️

A local stay for us for…

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 Luke E. 1 review

Powered grass RV campsite

Liked A local stay for us for one night, basic enough for what we needed and for the price in school holidays was excellent.

Disliked Bring large levelling blocks for campers.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Beautiful location, hot showers and attentive…

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 Hamish C. 1 review

Primitive grass tent or RV campsite

Liked Beautiful location, hot showers and attentive host. Thanks a lot we will be returning.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely, quiet location. Plenty of space.…

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valerie m. 1 review

Primitive grass tent or RV campsite

Liked Lovely, quiet location. Plenty of space.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very much recommended. Hope to return again soon

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10 out of 10
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Lisa M. 1 review

Powered grass RV campsite

Liked So peaceful, lovely views, walks nearby, beautiful stars at night.
Brownies a lovely treat.
We loved it here. ❤️

Disliked Nothing to dislike

Recommend to friends Visit again

Shelly pool! Access to drinking water Friendly horses! Lovely…

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8 out of 10
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Duncan S. 2 reviews

Primitive grass tent or RV campsite

Liked Shelly pool!
Access to drinking water
Friendly horses!
Lovely campsite with amazing sunrises

Recommend to friends Visit again

Beautiful site beautiful location and friendly…

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10 out of 10
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Kane P. 12 reviews

Primitive grass tent or RV campsite

Liked Beautiful site beautiful location and friendly helpful owner

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great site good location.

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10 out of 10
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Value for money
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Dave S. 3 reviews

Primitive grass tent or RV campsite

Liked Good clean and well maintained site. The owner made several visits to check everything was good for us. Nice walk to local pub which does lovely food.

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Such a beautiful site. Perfect for…

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10 out of 10
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Kara F. 2 reviews

Primitive grass tent or RV campsite

Liked Such a beautiful site. Perfect for what we were looking for.

Disliked Nothing.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Basic campsite, but so good.

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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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 David D. 1 review

Primitive grass tent or RV campsite

Liked Thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Hayley and Husband wonderful hosts, so helpful and knowledgeable about the area. Peace ,quiet and tranquility. Will definitely go back .

Recommend to friends Visit again

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

Bus
5 mi Thomas Cook
15.4 mi Bus Station
16.6 mi Bus Station
Rail
4.5 mi Okehampton Rail Station
4.8 mi Sampford Courtenay Rail Station
9.1 mi Yeoford Rail Station
Ferry
19 mi Topsham Lock Ferry Landing
19.1 mi Topsham Ferry Landing
19.2 mi Topsham (Turf Lock Ferry) Ferry Landing
Airport
21.3 mi 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.

Food and drink

  • Hog and Hedge 2.4 mi
  • Whitehouse Restaurant 3.3 mi
  • 22 Mill St 3.5 mi
  • Whiddons 3.6 mi
  • The Old Inn 4.8 mi
  • Rajpoot 4.9 mi
  • Brothers 5 mi

Groceries

  • Costcutter 4.5 mi
  • Lidl 5.1 mi
  • Waitrose 5.1 mi
  • Co-op Food 5.1 mi

Parks and play

  • Children's Play Area Playground 4.3 mi
  • Children's Play Area Playground 4.3 mi
  • Tappers Meadow Playground 4.4 mi
  • Turpins Plot Playground 4.5 mi
  • Long Barton Avenue Play Park Playground 4.6 mi
  • Simmons Park 4.8 mi

Family days out

  • Moons Cross 1.7 mi
  • Chagstock Festival Ground 1.7 mi
  • White Rock 2.1 mi
  • Scorhill Stone Circle 2.5 mi
  • Spinsters' Rock 2.7 mi
  • Belstone Village Stocks 2.7 mi
  • Nine Maidens Stone Circle 3 mi
  • The Mythic Garden, sculpture garden 3.2 mi
  • Castle Drogo 4 mi
  • Dartmoor Railway 4.5 mi

Public transport

  • Ford Cross 1.5 mi
  • Devonshire Inn 2 mi
  • Stockley Hamlet 3.8 mi
  • Monkey Puzzle Drive 4.3 mi
  • Okehampton Station 4.5 mi
  • Limehayes Road 4.6 mi
  • Hospital 4.8 mi
  • Mill Road 4.9 mi
  • West Street 5 mi
  • Okehampton West Street 5 mi

What’s nearby

  • South Zeal Post Office / The Stores 1.4 mi

Local services

  • Esso Fuel station 2.4 mi
  • Whitehouse Services Fuel station 3.3 mi
  • Chagford Pharmacy 3.6 mi
  • Chagford Health Centre Doctors 3.7 mi
  • Texaco Fuel station 3.9 mi
  • Fuelling point Fuel station 4.4 mi
  • 151 Medical Centre Clinic 4.6 mi
  • Okehampton Medical Centre Doctors 4.8 mi
  • MacCullock's Garage Fuel station 4.8 mi
  • Okehampton Community Hospital 4.9 mi

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Must see

Castle Drogo 4 mi

Buckfast Abbey 15.8 mi

Exeter Cathedral - Church of Saint Peter 16.3 mi

RHS Garden Rosemoor 19.3 mi

The National Trust Killerton House & Gardens 20.3 mi

National Trust

Finch Foundry 1.9 mi

Castle Drogo 4 mi

The Church House 9.9 mi

Lydford Gorge 10.1 mi

Buckland Abbey 18.6 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

WOOD HOUSE 2.8 mi

Chagford - Castle Drogo - Fingle Bridge 3.5 mi

CASTLE DROGO 4.4 mi

SIMMONS PARK 4.7 mi

Meldon Reservoir - Brat Tor - Meldon Reservoir 6 mi

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 $20.38 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.