Gidleigh Wood
View prices & book











- 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
- 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, Aug 14 to
Open from Thu, Aug 21 to
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
This peaceful, semi-wild campsite in beautiful woodland near Dartmoor offers direct access to walks. Hosts Mark and Karen are praised for being friendly and helpful. Facilities are clean, including compost toilets and hot showers. The fire pit is popular. Note some narrow access roads and gentle slope on pitches.
Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews




















Lovely quiet site, beautiful setting, friendly and helpful owner…
Primitive grass RV campsite
Liked Lovely quiet site, beautiful setting, friendly and helpful owner
Disliked Nothing
Recommend to friends Visit again
Lovely peaceful site on the edge of Dartmoor
Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked Great location, nice for walking onto Dartmoor directly from the site. Friendly owner and good facilities. Lovely quiet stay.
Recommend to friends Visit again
10/10 cheap pitch great location
Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked Friendly staff, clean site lots of place to walk
Disliked None
Recommend to friends Visit again
Wild camping, perfect for getting away from the rat race!!
Primitive grass RV campsite
Liked Warm welcome, from friendly host Mark. Out the way retreat for those loving the wilderness, peace and quiet. Great walks in the woods, down to the stream and around the tors from campsite. Big old fire pit for communal gatherings and meeting new people if you wish. Great little site with grass pitches for tents and campervan parking. Amazing place for the off grid type of escape. Clean facilities and places for washing dishes and recycling rubbish. Really enjoyed our stay here 😊
Disliked Nothing.
Recommend to friends Visit again
From the manager: Hi Chris, many thanks for giving us a great review and rating us a 10/10! We really appreciate it and it makes it all worthwhile.
We hope to see you again sometime soon.
Cheers
Mark
Great
Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked Everything! Lovely friendly chap running the site. Nice basic but clean and efficient facilities. The surrounding area is lovely, with nice walks straight from the field.
Disliked Nothing really
Recommend to friends Visit again
what an amazing experience. The owner was so lovely, he gave me…
Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked what an amazing experience. The owner was so lovely, he gave me a map of the area and advised on some walks that would suit my interests. The campsite is clean, well kept and secluded. Facilities are a sink to wash dishes and hands, a male and female toilet and a shower which are all cleaned regularly through the day. In the evenings a fire pit is lit with space for about 10-15 people and it makes for a pleasant wind down in the evening. Reviews do speak of the area being on a hill which is true (as is 90% of dartmoor) but there is sufficient places to be on ground that suits your pitch requirement. If you want a wild camping experience without the bother of having to poo in the hedge then this is the place!
Recommend to friends Visit again
From the manager: Hi Jon, many thanks for giving us a great review and rating us a 10/10! We really appreciate it and it makes it all worthwhile. So glad you enjoyed your stay at Gidleigh wood campsite a we look forward to seeing you all again next year.
Mark
Lovely quiet spot with direct access to excellent walking. Clean shower and…
Primitive grass RV campsite
Liked Lovely quiet spot with direct access to excellent walking. Clean shower and hot water. Very secluded and peaceful. Excellent.
Recommend to friends Visit again
From the manager: Many thanks Nick for rating Gidleigh wood campsite a 10/10! We really appreciate it.
So glad you enjoyed your stay at Gidleigh wood campsite a we look forward to seeing you again next year.
Mark
Friendly guy. Picturesque site, Great communal fire pit Good price…
Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked Friendly guy.
Picturesque site,
Great communal fire pit
Good price
Recommend to friends Visit again
From the manager: Many thanks for your lovely review, and so glad you enjoyed your stay at Gidleigh wood campsite and we look forward to seeing you all again soon.
Mark
Everything!! This is a great campsite and Mark was very helpful and…
Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked Everything!! This is a great campsite and Mark was very helpful and friendly.
Recommend to friends Visit again
From the manager: Hi Mark, many thanks for giving us a great review and a 10/10! We are so glad you enjoyed your stay at Gidleigh wood campsite and we look forward to seeing you all again next year.
Cheers
Mark
Lovely site,would recommend
Primitive grass RV campsite
Liked Great location ,walks directly from the site .Very peaceful .Clean.Very friendly hosts .
Really narrow road to the site but wasn’t an issue as plenty passing sites .
Recommend to friends Visit again
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
Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
50.67838°N
3.88191°W
Nearest transport
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
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.
Want to know more about camping in Devon?
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?
RV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: noon – 8 p.m. Depart by: noon - How much does it cost to stay at Gidleigh Wood? From $32.32 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.