National Parks: Campgrounds in South West England

Holdstrong Farmhouse

• Wild camping field with Tamar Valley views on the edge of Dartmoor
• A five-minute drive to Lydford Gorge and the Granite Way Cycle Track
• Back-to-basics site close to a farm shop, vineyard and moorland hikes

Lower Swineham

• Devon woodland site 15 minutes' drive from Exmoor National Park
• Knightshayes Court 20 minutes’ drive; Woolacombe beach an hour
• Yoga room; barbecue yard and communal fridge freezer; farm animals

Sunny Lyn Holiday Park

Orchard Escapes Exmoor

• Small adults-only glamping site in an ancient orchard in Porlock Vale
• A mile from Selworthy and 10 minutes' drive from Porlock Weir
• Set on a working farm within the National Trust's Holnicote Estate

Lower Collard Farm

• No-frills site on a working farm on the edge of Dartmoor National Park
• Plymouth 25 minutes’ drive; Bovisand and Wembury beaches half an hour
• Dogs and barbecues are allowed; views of Plymouth Sound

Porlock Caravan Park

• Peaceful family-run park in the middle of Exmoor with coastal views
• A five-minute walk from Porlock and a 10-minute drive from Minehead
• Dog-friendly site with exercise area on site and walks nearby

The Meadow

• 'Nothing but nature' camping on the edge of Dartmoor National Park
• A 10-minute drive from Okehampton; Exeter 35 minutes
• Under a mile from a working dairy farm with tours and fresh ice cream

Almost Wild

• Site with a wild-camping vibe near Yelverton, Dartmoor National Park
• Half an hour’s drive to Plymouth; Drake’s Trail Cycle Path 10 minutes
• Dark-skies pitches with firepits; just five minutes’ drive to pubs

Riverside Caravan Park

Wallen Down Farm

• Rural wild camping site for motorhomes with views over Dartmoor
• A 10-minute drive to Castle Drogo; short walk to the Two Moors Way
• Farm cider, fresh eggs, beef and wood for firepits sold on site

Cheston Caravan Park

• Westcountry base with easy access to the A38
• On the southern side of Dartmoor National Park
• Family run for over 20 years

Meadow Park Wild Camping

• Almost-wild camping in a scenic parkland location
• In the small village of Filleigh, 10 minutes' drive from South Molton
• Large unmarked tent pitches half a mile from the village pub

The Firs

• Spacious bell tent on a rural Wiltshire smallholding
• A 20-minute drive to Salisbury and 30 minutes to Stonehenge
• Sole use of the site, with barbecues and covered kitchen provided

Overhill Exmoor

• North Devon glamping with spectacular moorland views; alpacas on site
• Within an hour's drive of Dartmoor and the Exmoor coast
• Furnished bell tents with a double bed, electricity and induction hob

Camping at Headgate Farm on Exmoor

• Wild-style family camping on a small farm on the edge of Exmoor
• A 40-minute drive to the north Devon coast; Tarr Steps 25 minutes
• Kitchen facilities and lounge area for guests; animals to meet on site

Headgate Farm

• Peaceful farm site 10 minutes' drive from North Molton
• Family-friendly and surfer beaches within a 45-minute drive
• On the edge of the Exmoor National Park for walks and activities

Rosie and Albert's Exmoor Escape

• Rural glamping site by Wimbleball Lake, in Exmoor National Park
• Watersports a 10-minute walk away; Dunster Castle 25 minutes' drive
• Firepits, woodburning stoves and barbecues provided