Gidleigh Wood
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- Simple pitches in 150 acres of privately owned Devon woodland
- A 20-minute drive to Okehampton; 40 minutes to Exeter
- Direct access to Dartmoor and the Two Moors Way, plus walks on site
Campground type
15
3
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
- The park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
- Continental touring caravans (caravans built with the passenger door on the right-hand side) are not permitted.
- If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
- Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.
- Swimming in the lake is not allowed.
- Please note that the shower facilities are unisex.
- If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Thu, Jul 31 to
Open from Thu, Aug 7 to
Open from Thu, Aug 14 to
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Open from Thu, Aug 28 to
Open from Tue, Dec 30 2025 to
Reviews
98% would recommend this campground to a friend
97% would stay here again
What customers say
Quiet, semi-wild woodland campsite near Dartmoor. Visitors love the friendly owners, clean facilities (hot showers, compost toilets), fire pit & dog-friendly freedom. Minor notes on narrow lanes/sloping pitches. Highly recommended, guests want to return.
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Good standard, well kept, beautiful area, very friendly…
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Liked Good standard, well kept, beautiful area, very friendly
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From the manager: Many thanks for your lovely review and rating Gidleigh wood campsite a 10!
So glad you enjoyed your stay and we look forward to seeing you again.
Mark
Great site with amazing hosts.
Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked The owners were fantastic, so friendly and helpful. They were informative, attentive and approachable. The site has plenty of space and they had outdoor toys/games that were free to use for the kids. Very dog friendly too. Shower and toilets are well kept and there is a washing up/bin/recycling area. Large communal fire pit is lit in the evenings. We would definitely return.
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From the manager: Thank you so much for rating Gidleigh wood campsite a 10! We really appreciate it.
So glad you enjoyed your stay at Gidleigh wood campsite and we look forward to seeing you all again.
Mark
Very off grid!
Primitive grass RV campsite
Liked Lovely site, felt very safe a a solo female. Lovely welcome from the iwners
Disliked Nothing
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Fabulous pop-up campsite. I stayed for 2 nights with my dog. The…
Primitive grass RV campsite
Liked Fabulous pop-up campsite. I stayed for 2 nights with my dog. The site is very peaceful with walks direct from the site. My dog and I enjoyed walks round the village, through the woods and onto the moor. The owner is friendly and helpful. This is a site I’ll be returning to.
I had good 4g signal onsite.
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From the manager: Hi Carolyn, many thanks for giving us a great review and 10/10! We are so glad you enjoyed your stay at Gidleigh wood campsite and we look forward to seeing you again soon.
Cheers
Mark
Beautiful, well kept and loved site in an idyllic location 5*
Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked Beautifully kept meadow amongst a mature woodland.
Super clean facilities.
Mark was a brilliant and lovely host with lots of tips on hikes.
The location is perfect for hiking routes to stone circles and river walks.
We took a walking route down to the river for a swim which was beautiful and only 20minutes from the campsite.
Highly recommended and can’t wait to come back
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From the manager: Hi Benjamin, many thanks for giving us a great review and a 10/10! We really appreciate it.
We look forward to seeing you both again soon.
Cheers
Mark
What a gem!
Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked Everything
Disliked Nothing
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Lovely forest camping with friendly staff. Dogs running free!
Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked Spent a lovely weekend with my friends. Amazing place to stay and enjoy forest camping.
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From the manager: Thank you Gintare for your 10/10! We are so glad you all enjoyed your stay at Gidleigh wood campsite, and look forward to seeing you all again next year.
Cheers
Mark
Wonderful campsite that really showcases the magic of dartmoor
Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked Location. Facilities. People. Seclusion. Night sky. Nature. River walk. Chagford.
Disliked If I had to find one point, the site is on a hill but we all found a good pitch and had an absolute blast.
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From the manager: Many thanks Ed for the 10/10 rating, we really appreciate it. So glad you and your family enjoyed your stay at Gidleigh wood campsite and look forward to seeing you all again next year.
Cheers
Mark
All great - just go.
Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked Fabulous off-grid campsite. Beautiful location. We loved the fire pit and the woods and the space. Great walks on Dartmoor from the tent. The owners were lovely and really helpful. Great weekend despite the absolute downpour on Saturday!
Disliked Nothing
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From the manager: We are so glad you enjoyed your stay at Gidleigh wood campsite, and many thanks for giving us a 10! We really appreciate it.
Cheers
Mark
A beautiful tranquil location with great walks. Brilliant owners who went above and…
Primitive grass RV campsite
Liked A beautiful tranquil location with great walks.
Brilliant owners who went above and beyond to accommodate us.
Facilities were clean and the fire pit was a great place to spend the evening.
Disliked Very narrow lanes to get to the site but manageable. Wouldn’t prevent going back as the owner kindly showed us an alternative way out as we were in big vehicles.
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Features
Pop-up campground
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 WatersportsAmenities on park
Bath available Car parking by site/unit 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 yearUtilities
Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) No drinkable water point Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Farm Pop-up campground Small (11-25 sites)Location
Gidleigh Wood
Berrydown Road
Gidleigh
Chagford
Devon
England
TQ13 8HR
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
50.67838°N
3.88191°W
Nearest transport
Bus
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 | 19.2 mi | Estuary | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Teignmouth Town | 19.4 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Dawlish Coryton Cove | 19.5 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Ness Cove | 19.5 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Dawlish Town | 19.5 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Castle Drogo 3.3 mi
Buckfast Abbey 13.6 mi
Exeter Cathedral - Church of Saint Peter 15.7 mi
Dartmoor Zoological Park 19.2 mi
The National Trust Killerton House & Gardens 20.1 mi
National Trust
Castle Drogo 3.3 mi
Finch Foundry 4.1 mi
The Church House 7.7 mi
Lydford Gorge 10.2 mi
Buckland Abbey 17.5 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Chagford - Castle Drogo - Fingle Bridge 2.2 mi
CASTLE DROGO 3.6 mi
Bennet's Cross - Huckney Tor - Vitifer Mine Complex - Bennet's Cross 4.2 mi
WOOD HOUSE 4.8 mi
Postbridge CP - Broad Down - Longaford Tor - Powder Mills 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.
Nearest campgrounds
Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Gidleigh Wood have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Gidleigh Wood dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Gidleigh Wood? Fancy a challenge once you’ve warmed up on the trails nearby? How about a hike up High Willhays, the highest point in southern England at 621 metres. Meldon Hill, just outside Chagford, … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Gidleigh Wood?
Read moreRV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: noon – 8 p.m. Depart by: noon - How much does it cost to stay at Gidleigh Wood? From $31.85 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.