National Parks: Campgrounds in South West England

Exmoor Camping

Rowden Farm

• Semi-wild farm camping in a hay meadow near Tiverton in Devon
• A 25-minute drive to Exmoor National Park; 50 minutes to Lynmouth
• Off-grid pitches for over-16s only; pub five minutes’ drive

Burrowhayes Farm Caravan and Camping Site and Riding Stables

Bellbrook Meadow Glamping

• Quiet rural site between Tiverton and Exmoor National Park
• A 45-minute drive from beaches on the Devon coast
• Private kitchen and bathroom facilities for each pitch

Higher Lillisford

High Bullen Farm

• Secluded glamping units with a wild, remote feeling at an Exmoor farm
• A 10-minute drive from Lynton, Lynmouth and Valley of Rocks
• Self-contained accommodation with kitchen, bathroom and firepit

Honeybrook Camping

• Peaceful site in a secluded setting with Dartmoor views
• Three miles from Okehampton and its shops and castle
• Adults-only haven for hikers, cyclists and nature spotters

Clayford Field

• Rural six-acre site 10 minutes' drive from Wimborne
• Just off the 17-mile Castleman Trailway and 10 miles from Bournemouth
• A 10-minute forest walk from a country pub

Parkers Farm Cottages and Caravans

• Farm site between Dartmoor and the coast
• Daily farm walks and animal petting for children
• Just outside the town of Ashburton

Chitcombe Barns

Heronshaw Meadow

• Peaceful meadow site in the grounds of a 17th-century farmhouse
• A 10-minute drive from Christchurch and 15 minutes from Bournemouth
• Barbecues and towels to hire

Thorn Farm

• Off-grid site with a shepherd’s hut in a secluded Exmoor valley
• A 15-minute drive from Dunster beach and South West Coast Path
• Eco-friendly unit with woodburning stove, firepit and kitchen

Warren Bay Holiday Village

• Somerset holiday village with sea views 15 minutes’ drive from Watchet
• Exmoor National Park and Tropiquaria Wildlife Park 10 minutes’ drive
• Playground and private beach; pubs and shop 15 minutes’ drive

Harford Glamping Dartmoor National Park

• Glamp on a working farm site in Dartmoor National Park
• Rambler’s paradise: long-distance trails within 10 minutes’ drive
• Half an hour from beaches and Plymouth city centre

West Stoke Farm

• Dog-friendly site in Dartmoor National Park with access to the moors
• A short walk from Venford Reservoir; swimming in the river Dart nearby
• Wild camping site with minimal facilities and overnight parking

West Twitchen Ball Farm

• Hilltop grass pitches with outstanding Exmoor National Park views
• A 30-minute drive to Exmoor Zoo; the South West Coast Path 40 minutes
• Close to major cycle routes, an ancient monument, pubs and shops

Ramblers' Rest

• Pre-erected rental tents at Princetown in Dartmoor National Park
• Dartmoor Prison Museum five minutes’ drive; Castle Drogo 35 minutes
• Sheltered outdoor kitchen with pizza ovens and dining facilities

Harford Bridge Holiday Park

• Family-run site by the River Tavy in Dartmoor National Park
• River walks, fishing and kayaking within a 20-minute drive
• Shop with fresh bread and local produce; diner van at weekends