Wildlife haven: Campgrounds in Devon

Treetops Camping

• Simple Devon site in an elevated location with far-reaching views
• A mile and a half from beaches and Ilfracombe town centre
• On the edge of Exmoor National Park

Meadow Brook Camping

• Family-friendly pop-up site on the Devon coast one mile from the beach
• A 15-minute drive from Saunton Sands and Woolacombe beach
• Hose for wetsuits and wellies; a short walk from pubs and farm shops

Little Meadow Bell Tents

• Unfurnished bell tent on a family-run site on the Hartland Peninsula
• Hartland Abbey five minutes’ drive; North Devon Wake Park 15 minutes
• Sea views with dark skies at night; firepit and fairy lights provided

The Deer Barn Fields

• Exclusive-use site with firepit, woodlands and running water
• A quarter of an hour's drive to Wellington or 25 minutes to Exmoor
• Fresh eggs, firewood and barbecue packs for sale

Three Lane End Meadow

• Wildflower meadow site on the Ruby Trail in rural North Devon
• A 10-minute drive from Tamar Lakes; 25 minutes from Bude’s beaches
• A five-minute walk from a pub, playground and shops

Bideford Bay Holiday Park

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

Maple Meadow Camping

• Quiet farm campsite with Dartmoor and sea views in South Devon
• A 15-minute drive from Dartmoor National Park and Bigbury-on-Sea
• Off-grid shower and shared firepit; shops and pubs five minutes’ drive

Shutes South

• Wild camping on a peaceful family-owned farm in the Devon countryside
• In the Blackdown Hills and 40 minutes’ drive from the Jurassic coast
• Natural stream and farm animals; food shop and farm shop nearby

Emerald Camping

• Eco-friendly site by a woodland five minutes from Hatherleigh
• Okehampton 15 minutes' drive away; Bude 35 minutes
• Outdoor skills workshops and tree planting to offset carbon

Sweet Hill Eco Fort

• Eco-friendly yurts between pines and broadleafs on a pop-up Devon site
• A 15-minute drive away from Sidmouth and 25 minutes from Lyme Regis
• Bedding for up to six people and a firepit; communal kitchen on site

Sheep Hill Campsite

• Single pitch for exclusive use set in two acres of private woodland
• Dartmoor National Park 10 minutes; Exeter 15 minutes
• Picnic table, two deck chairs, storage area and firepit included

Wootten Deer Park

• Dog-friendly luxury safari lodges surrounded by deer enclosures
• A 20-minute drive to Dartmoor National Park, with rural walks locally
• Deer feeding activities available; firepit access; private decking

Woodland Camping

• Small hideaway adults-only site close to Dartmoor National Park
• Views over Teignbridge and the South Hams
• On a 15-acre smallholding half a mile from the local pub

Wishtree Agroforestry and Permaculture Centre

• Dark skies camping in a scenic forest setting and permaculture site
• Pubs and takeaways within a few miles; Dartmoor and Bude within 16
• Nursery and fruit and veg sales; permaculture workshops available

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

Jubilee Park Farm

• Small family-run farm in North Devon
• Plenty of fishing and outdoor activities nearby
• Farm animals and hay meadows on-site