Riverside camping in Dartmoor National Park

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Pitch your tent or park up beside winding streams in Dartmoor National Park, where over 310 river-side camping spots give you plenty of choice. The terrain here means you’ll fall asleep to the rush of water and wake up with bankside mist curling through the trees. Prices start as low as £10 a night, with the average stay at £75. Campfires are allowed at most spots, pets are welcome, and you’ll usually find showers on site—handy after a dip or a day spent fishing. Locals head to Westland Farm (46 reviews), Cornish Tipi Holidays & Camping (39 reviews), and The Enchanted Wilderness (28 reviews) for riverside pitches. Keep an eye out for otters, trout, and kingfishers, and don’t forget to bag your rubbish—Dartmoor’s wild spirit depends on it.

94% (308) 635 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds in Dartmoor National Park

The Enchanted Wilderness

1. The Enchanted Wilderness

91%
(46)
Yelverton, England · 6 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Simple riverside camping pitches in the Tamar Valley on the edge of Dartmoor
Pets
Campfires
Showers
WILDSWIM2SAUNA

2. WILDSWIM2SAUNA

100%
(3)
England · 32 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Set within 146 acres, the wildswim2sauna campsite at the Yeo farm estate lends itself to adventurous and active families looking for a unique off grid camping experience. If alfresco living, wild swimming, hot tubbing, saunas, wild fire cooking, rivers, woods, fishing and being surrounded by nature and wildlife then you’re in the right place. fantastic beaches and cool places to visit such as Salcombe, Totnes, Bantham Beach, Hope Cove are just 20mins drive away.. Facilities include private riverside pitches, outside gym, trampoline adventure playground, fire pits, picnic tables, cinders gas bbq and outside dining area. The riverside sauna needs to be booked. Please visit; WWW.WILDSWIM2SAUNA.COM for a detailed description of our boutique riverside camp Ps Don’t forget your swimmers
Pets
Campfires
Potable water
Cornish Tipi Holidays & Camping

3. Cornish Tipi Holidays & Camping

97%
(147)
St Kew, England · 86 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Wake up to the sound of birdsong, go swimming before breakfast in the clear water of a secluded lake. Cook your bacon and eggs over an open fire while you plan your day, or just laze it away in the peace and quiet of your own personal tipi. You can always go fishing tomorrow, and walk along the cliffs the day after that… The site is a unique woodland valley folded around a clear, spring-fed lake created from the old Tregildrans Quarry. Our tipis and tent pitches are dotted about this secret 20 acres full of ferns, bluebells, oak and meadowsweet. Left in peace for many years there's been no modern chemicals or poisons on the land, meaning we've got bluebells, dormice, Red Admirals and shy woodland Jays for you to spot. It’s a place set apart from the rush and clutter of the modern holiday experience, with an atmosphere that makes you forget the world outside, and just lounge, ramble, or potter about in a boat. We're committed to giving you a genuinely individual service from first contact to your time staying with us. We established CTH in 1996. This was the first and we believe still is the best tipi holiday site in the UK. We know our area inside out and can always help with local knowledge or contacts if you need them. We want to offer our guests a sustainable holiday. A return to real camping means the lowest possible impact on the land and environment - our tipi poles don’t even break the surface of the earth. Your footprint while here could only be bettered by a survival expert. You don't have to fly! a major bonus, and we source all our wood, fish and canvas locally and work with local people wherever possible.
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
Foxhole Glade Eco-Campsite

4. Foxhole Glade Eco-Campsite

England · 25 units
Back-to-basics 'wild' camping in rural Devon Family, fire and dog-friendly Explore the woods, play in the stream and enjoy the nature our site has to offer Experience camping like it used to be, in nearly 20 acres of peaceful Devon countryside. With fields, woodlands and a stream running through the middle, there's space for family, friends and dogs too, find your spot and get exploring, there are no designated pitches here. Nestled between Dartmoor National Park to the south and the dramatic Cornish coastline to the north you will not be short of a story to share around the campfire. It's not just people, as neighbours to a County Wildlife Site, we are very excited to discover the wildlife that also calls our patch home and help protect some rare habitats: we are custodians to a small patch of extremely rare Temperate Rainforest and Culm Grassland that is a nature-lovers' paradise. The closest you’ll get to a wash is a splash in the on-site stream, the only undercover space is our small, communal field shelter and when it comes to drinking water – come prepared WE HAVE NO DRINKING WATER ON SITE! What we lack in luxuries, we make up for with freedom! Space to wander, play games, stargaze and generally have fun however that looks to you: - Compost Toilets - Various Firepits/BBQs - Fire circle in the woods - Small solar set-up for charging devices/torches etc (weather permitting) - Field guides and nature identification books to borrow - Hammocks - Board Games - Mini Bushcraft Class (chargeable)
Pets
Campfires
Pure & Rustic

5. Pure & Rustic

86%
(7)
Croyde, England · 6 units
Acres of beautiful woodlands & pastures for those that like to sleep under canvas with or without electric. Hot showers, Pure Greenfields spring water on tap, designated fire pits to bring out your rawness of nature!! Pure & Rustic is close by to some fantastic local pubs, and the beaches of Croyde, Saunton, Putsborough & Woolacombe. A magical woodland retreat to watch the moon & stars float by..!
Pets
Showers
Campfires
Wylde Valley Camping

6. Wylde Valley Camping

97%
(16)
Bude, England · 130 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
A popular festival space that's now a bona fide campsite, with modern, pop-up facilities and a top North Cornwall location
Electrical hookup
Campfires
Showers
Westland Farm

7. Westland Farm

100%
(141)
Barnstaple, England · 21 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Camping and glamping on a working farm, with yurts, huts with hot tubs, and simple, spacious, sociable camping pitches
Pets
Campfires
Showers
Gatcombe Park Farm Glamping

8. Gatcombe Park Farm Glamping

85%
(17)
Littlehempston, England · 16 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Adult-only camping and glamping within striking distance of Totnes and the South Devon coast.
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
Aldridge Mill

9. Aldridge Mill

95%
(22)
Tiverton, England · 5 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
A yurt, a gypsy wagon, and wild camping pitches in a Devon valley.
Pets
Campfires
Potable water
Wild camping at Emmetts on Exmoor

10. Wild camping at Emmetts on Exmoor

88%
(21)
Minehead, England · 4 units
Emmetts on Exmoor is part of the highest farm on the moor, up at an altitude of 1250 feet with gorgeous views out over the surrounding scenery of the national park. You won't find a better place for spotting wildlife right from your tent! Red deer herds regularly frequent the moor which is opposite your pitch. Other wildlife in the area include cuckoos, woodpeckers, golden plovers, foxes and much more! This is a place that’s big on space but small on guest numbers (just four pitches which are not visible from one another), so there’s always plenty of space around to soak up the rural atmosphere, spot wildlife and play games. The site is unmanned so make sure you have all the info you need before setting off and it’s worth noting that Exmoor National Park was designated Europe’s first Dark Sky Reserve back in 2011, so you should hopefully be in for spectacular displays of stars by night too. Unsurprisingly, this is a great area for walks and mountain bike rides; other activities in the area include things like fishing, sailing and pony trekking. If you’ve still got any energy left after that little lot, the farm’s all-weather tennis court is available to hire for a game or two. There is a proper shower and loo available next to the car parking area and all pitches are approximately a 500 metre walk away from this area through woodland and across pasture. Remember the site is off-grid so it’s a good idea to remember to bring along a torch. Guests are welcome to bring along a barbecue or hire a firepit and purchase wood onsite. Simonsbath (5 minutes) has a pub and a tearoom and Exford and Withypool (both within 15 minutes) have good village shops for picking up any other supplies you might need. The Poltimore Arms and The Exmoor Forest Inn are two very local pubs that are well worth a visit.
Pets
Campfires
Showers
Ruby Country Camping

11. Ruby Country Camping

100%
(30)
Highampton, England · 6 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
A natural, spacious meadow campsite perfect for exploring North Devon and Cornwall
Pets
Campfires
Showers
Ekopod Glamping Site Cornwall

12. Ekopod Glamping Site Cornwall

100%
(3)
England · 1 unit
Come “glamping” in Cornwall at award winning Ekopod, where you can relax in our luxurious pods, nestled in a beautiful rural landscape. Our tranquil glamping site is the perfect escape. Situated in beautiful countryside on the edge of Bodmin Moor we are still close enough the A30 and Atlantic Highway to make us a perfect base for exploring Cornwall. For extra relaxation, a wild spa is available to book on site (extra cost). During the day explore the North Cornwall beaches, or head to Bude, Boscastle, Tintagel, Port Isaac or The Eden Project. At night head back to your beautiful tent for alfresco dining by your stream and enjoy views of the milky way in this dark skies area.
Pets
Showers
Campfires
Strawfields Cabins and Camping

13. Strawfields Cabins and Camping

100%
(26)
Titching Park Lane, England · 13 units · Tents, Glamping
Camping and rustic glamping with campfires on an idyllic smallholding close to North Devon’s best-loved beaches
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
Pleasant Streams Farm Camping

14. Pleasant Streams Farm Camping

91%
(70)
St Austell, England · 67 units · Tents, Glamping
Lakeside camping with streams, rope swings and farmyard animals in rural Cornwall
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
Buckland Farm Camping

15. Buckland Farm Camping

95%
(21)
Wellington, England · 12 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Dog-friendly camping on the edge of the Blackdown Hills
Pets
Campfires
Showers
Little Harford Lower Woodland

16. Little Harford Lower Woodland

100%
(5)
Exeter, England · 5 units
Little Harford Lower Woodland is set in a property of just over 6 acres. The woodland here at Little Harford is a tranquil place for people wanting to find peace and quiet in a back to nature experience. A small river meanders through the bottom of the lower woodland which can occasionally come up to the top of the bank with lots of rain. A winding path leads down through the woodland to where the land levels out at the water meadow area of the woodland. A family of buzzards live in the valley and you can often hear owls, pheasants and wild birds. A certain degree of fitness is needed as there is no vehicle access and wheelbarrows are available to help move your gear. There is parking at the entrance to the lower woodland on hard standing. A compost toilet is available for all No.2’s and mindful wild peeing is encouraged. Tap water is available from an outside tap at the property for drinking water. There is a washing up area (eco products provided) and a solar-powered gas fired shower. Campfires are allowed and seasoned wood can be purchased at a small extra cost. Nearest village of Tedburn St Mary with a local pub and the village shop is 1 ½ miles away. The nearest town of Crediton is 3 miles away with plenty of supermarkets, cafes, pubs and restaurants. Dartmoor is close by with Fingle Bridge just a 20 minute drive. We only offer a very limited number of camping spots at any time to preserve the tranquility for everyone. BBQs and firepits allowed, dog friendly
Pets
Campfires
Potable water
Lickham Bottom Camp

17. Lickham Bottom Camp

100%
(9)
Taunton, England · 3 units
Ready-made camping in Devon’s Blackdown Hills
Pets
Showers
Campfires
Summit Camping Panoramic views

18. Summit Camping Panoramic views

83%
(3)
Callington, England · 33 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Cornish camping at the foot of Kit Hill in an area of outstanding natural beauty
Pets
Showers
Potable water
Glamping, wild swimming, tennis

19. Glamping, wild swimming, tennis

100%
(4)
Landulph, England · 3 units
Yurts on a farm site with its own riverside beach in Devon’s Tamar Valley
Pets
Showers
Campfires
Dartmoor Domes

20. Dartmoor Domes

100%
(34)
Plymouth, England · 4 units
Geodesic glamping domes with a ceiling that lets you stargaze and a dark-sky setting on the edge of Dartmoor
Pets
Showers
Campfires

Pitch your tent or park up beside winding streams in Dartmoor National Park, where over 310 river-side camping spots give you plenty of choice. The terrain here means you’ll fall asleep to the rush of water and wake up with bankside mist curling through the trees. Prices start as low as £10 a night, with the average stay at £75. Campfires are allowed at most spots, pets are welcome, and you’ll usually find showers on site—handy after a dip or a day spent fishing. Locals head to Westland Farm (46 reviews), Cornish Tipi Holidays & Camping (39 reviews), and The Enchanted Wilderness (28 reviews) for riverside pitches. Keep an eye out for otters, trout, and kingfishers, and don’t forget to bag your rubbish—Dartmoor’s wild spirit depends on it.

94% (308) 635 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds in Dartmoor National Park

The Enchanted Wilderness

1. The Enchanted Wilderness

91%
(46)
Yelverton, England · 6 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Simple riverside camping pitches in the Tamar Valley on the edge of Dartmoor
Pets
Campfires
Showers
WILDSWIM2SAUNA

2. WILDSWIM2SAUNA

100%
(3)
England · 32 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Set within 146 acres, the wildswim2sauna campsite at the Yeo farm estate lends itself to adventurous and active families looking for a unique off grid camping experience. If alfresco living, wild swimming, hot tubbing, saunas, wild fire cooking, rivers, woods, fishing and being surrounded by nature and wildlife then you’re in the right place. fantastic beaches and cool places to visit such as Salcombe, Totnes, Bantham Beach, Hope Cove are just 20mins drive away.. Facilities include private riverside pitches, outside gym, trampoline adventure playground, fire pits, picnic tables, cinders gas bbq and outside dining area. The riverside sauna needs to be booked. Please visit; WWW.WILDSWIM2SAUNA.COM for a detailed description of our boutique riverside camp Ps Don’t forget your swimmers
Pets
Campfires
Potable water
Cornish Tipi Holidays & Camping

3. Cornish Tipi Holidays & Camping

97%
(147)
St Kew, England · 86 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Wake up to the sound of birdsong, go swimming before breakfast in the clear water of a secluded lake. Cook your bacon and eggs over an open fire while you plan your day, or just laze it away in the peace and quiet of your own personal tipi. You can always go fishing tomorrow, and walk along the cliffs the day after that… The site is a unique woodland valley folded around a clear, spring-fed lake created from the old Tregildrans Quarry. Our tipis and tent pitches are dotted about this secret 20 acres full of ferns, bluebells, oak and meadowsweet. Left in peace for many years there's been no modern chemicals or poisons on the land, meaning we've got bluebells, dormice, Red Admirals and shy woodland Jays for you to spot. It’s a place set apart from the rush and clutter of the modern holiday experience, with an atmosphere that makes you forget the world outside, and just lounge, ramble, or potter about in a boat. We're committed to giving you a genuinely individual service from first contact to your time staying with us. We established CTH in 1996. This was the first and we believe still is the best tipi holiday site in the UK. We know our area inside out and can always help with local knowledge or contacts if you need them. We want to offer our guests a sustainable holiday. A return to real camping means the lowest possible impact on the land and environment - our tipi poles don’t even break the surface of the earth. Your footprint while here could only be bettered by a survival expert. You don't have to fly! a major bonus, and we source all our wood, fish and canvas locally and work with local people wherever possible.
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
Foxhole Glade Eco-Campsite

4. Foxhole Glade Eco-Campsite

England · 25 units
Back-to-basics 'wild' camping in rural Devon Family, fire and dog-friendly Explore the woods, play in the stream and enjoy the nature our site has to offer Experience camping like it used to be, in nearly 20 acres of peaceful Devon countryside. With fields, woodlands and a stream running through the middle, there's space for family, friends and dogs too, find your spot and get exploring, there are no designated pitches here. Nestled between Dartmoor National Park to the south and the dramatic Cornish coastline to the north you will not be short of a story to share around the campfire. It's not just people, as neighbours to a County Wildlife Site, we are very excited to discover the wildlife that also calls our patch home and help protect some rare habitats: we are custodians to a small patch of extremely rare Temperate Rainforest and Culm Grassland that is a nature-lovers' paradise. The closest you’ll get to a wash is a splash in the on-site stream, the only undercover space is our small, communal field shelter and when it comes to drinking water – come prepared WE HAVE NO DRINKING WATER ON SITE! What we lack in luxuries, we make up for with freedom! Space to wander, play games, stargaze and generally have fun however that looks to you: - Compost Toilets - Various Firepits/BBQs - Fire circle in the woods - Small solar set-up for charging devices/torches etc (weather permitting) - Field guides and nature identification books to borrow - Hammocks - Board Games - Mini Bushcraft Class (chargeable)
Pets
Campfires
Pure & Rustic

5. Pure & Rustic

86%
(7)
Croyde, England · 6 units
Acres of beautiful woodlands & pastures for those that like to sleep under canvas with or without electric. Hot showers, Pure Greenfields spring water on tap, designated fire pits to bring out your rawness of nature!! Pure & Rustic is close by to some fantastic local pubs, and the beaches of Croyde, Saunton, Putsborough & Woolacombe. A magical woodland retreat to watch the moon & stars float by..!
Pets
Showers
Campfires
Wylde Valley Camping

6. Wylde Valley Camping

97%
(16)
Bude, England · 130 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
A popular festival space that's now a bona fide campsite, with modern, pop-up facilities and a top North Cornwall location
Electrical hookup
Campfires
Showers
Westland Farm

7. Westland Farm

100%
(141)
Barnstaple, England · 21 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Camping and glamping on a working farm, with yurts, huts with hot tubs, and simple, spacious, sociable camping pitches
Pets
Campfires
Showers
Gatcombe Park Farm Glamping

8. Gatcombe Park Farm Glamping

85%
(17)
Littlehempston, England · 16 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Adult-only camping and glamping within striking distance of Totnes and the South Devon coast.
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
Aldridge Mill

9. Aldridge Mill

95%
(22)
Tiverton, England · 5 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
A yurt, a gypsy wagon, and wild camping pitches in a Devon valley.
Pets
Campfires
Potable water
Wild camping at Emmetts on Exmoor

10. Wild camping at Emmetts on Exmoor

88%
(21)
Minehead, England · 4 units
Emmetts on Exmoor is part of the highest farm on the moor, up at an altitude of 1250 feet with gorgeous views out over the surrounding scenery of the national park. You won't find a better place for spotting wildlife right from your tent! Red deer herds regularly frequent the moor which is opposite your pitch. Other wildlife in the area include cuckoos, woodpeckers, golden plovers, foxes and much more! This is a place that’s big on space but small on guest numbers (just four pitches which are not visible from one another), so there’s always plenty of space around to soak up the rural atmosphere, spot wildlife and play games. The site is unmanned so make sure you have all the info you need before setting off and it’s worth noting that Exmoor National Park was designated Europe’s first Dark Sky Reserve back in 2011, so you should hopefully be in for spectacular displays of stars by night too. Unsurprisingly, this is a great area for walks and mountain bike rides; other activities in the area include things like fishing, sailing and pony trekking. If you’ve still got any energy left after that little lot, the farm’s all-weather tennis court is available to hire for a game or two. There is a proper shower and loo available next to the car parking area and all pitches are approximately a 500 metre walk away from this area through woodland and across pasture. Remember the site is off-grid so it’s a good idea to remember to bring along a torch. Guests are welcome to bring along a barbecue or hire a firepit and purchase wood onsite. Simonsbath (5 minutes) has a pub and a tearoom and Exford and Withypool (both within 15 minutes) have good village shops for picking up any other supplies you might need. The Poltimore Arms and The Exmoor Forest Inn are two very local pubs that are well worth a visit.
Pets
Campfires
Showers
Ruby Country Camping

11. Ruby Country Camping

100%
(30)
Highampton, England · 6 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
A natural, spacious meadow campsite perfect for exploring North Devon and Cornwall
Pets
Campfires
Showers
Ekopod Glamping Site Cornwall

12. Ekopod Glamping Site Cornwall

100%
(3)
England · 1 unit
Come “glamping” in Cornwall at award winning Ekopod, where you can relax in our luxurious pods, nestled in a beautiful rural landscape. Our tranquil glamping site is the perfect escape. Situated in beautiful countryside on the edge of Bodmin Moor we are still close enough the A30 and Atlantic Highway to make us a perfect base for exploring Cornwall. For extra relaxation, a wild spa is available to book on site (extra cost). During the day explore the North Cornwall beaches, or head to Bude, Boscastle, Tintagel, Port Isaac or The Eden Project. At night head back to your beautiful tent for alfresco dining by your stream and enjoy views of the milky way in this dark skies area.
Pets
Showers
Campfires
Strawfields Cabins and Camping

13. Strawfields Cabins and Camping

100%
(26)
Titching Park Lane, England · 13 units · Tents, Glamping
Camping and rustic glamping with campfires on an idyllic smallholding close to North Devon’s best-loved beaches
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
Pleasant Streams Farm Camping

14. Pleasant Streams Farm Camping

91%
(70)
St Austell, England · 67 units · Tents, Glamping
Lakeside camping with streams, rope swings and farmyard animals in rural Cornwall
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
Buckland Farm Camping

15. Buckland Farm Camping

95%
(21)
Wellington, England · 12 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Dog-friendly camping on the edge of the Blackdown Hills
Pets
Campfires
Showers
Little Harford Lower Woodland

16. Little Harford Lower Woodland

100%
(5)
Exeter, England · 5 units
Little Harford Lower Woodland is set in a property of just over 6 acres. The woodland here at Little Harford is a tranquil place for people wanting to find peace and quiet in a back to nature experience. A small river meanders through the bottom of the lower woodland which can occasionally come up to the top of the bank with lots of rain. A winding path leads down through the woodland to where the land levels out at the water meadow area of the woodland. A family of buzzards live in the valley and you can often hear owls, pheasants and wild birds. A certain degree of fitness is needed as there is no vehicle access and wheelbarrows are available to help move your gear. There is parking at the entrance to the lower woodland on hard standing. A compost toilet is available for all No.2’s and mindful wild peeing is encouraged. Tap water is available from an outside tap at the property for drinking water. There is a washing up area (eco products provided) and a solar-powered gas fired shower. Campfires are allowed and seasoned wood can be purchased at a small extra cost. Nearest village of Tedburn St Mary with a local pub and the village shop is 1 ½ miles away. The nearest town of Crediton is 3 miles away with plenty of supermarkets, cafes, pubs and restaurants. Dartmoor is close by with Fingle Bridge just a 20 minute drive. We only offer a very limited number of camping spots at any time to preserve the tranquility for everyone. BBQs and firepits allowed, dog friendly
Pets
Campfires
Potable water
Lickham Bottom Camp

17. Lickham Bottom Camp

100%
(9)
Taunton, England · 3 units
Ready-made camping in Devon’s Blackdown Hills
Pets
Showers
Campfires
Summit Camping Panoramic views

18. Summit Camping Panoramic views

83%
(3)
Callington, England · 33 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Cornish camping at the foot of Kit Hill in an area of outstanding natural beauty
Pets
Showers
Potable water
Glamping, wild swimming, tennis

19. Glamping, wild swimming, tennis

100%
(4)
Landulph, England · 3 units
Yurts on a farm site with its own riverside beach in Devon’s Tamar Valley
Pets
Showers
Campfires
Dartmoor Domes

20. Dartmoor Domes

100%
(34)
Plymouth, England · 4 units
Geodesic glamping domes with a ceiling that lets you stargaze and a dark-sky setting on the edge of Dartmoor
Pets
Showers
Campfires

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