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Top-rated campgrounds in Fernworthy Forest
Forest Edge Camping & Glamping
1. Forest Edge Camping & Glamping
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Sidbury, England · 18 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
A welcoming and wild-ish camping and glamping site on the edge of a forest in East Devon
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Meldon Lake and Woods Wild Camping
2. Meldon Lake and Woods Wild Camping
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Okehampton, England · 5 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Seriously simple but beautiful wild camping beside a lake on Dartmoor
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The Enchanted Wilderness
3. The Enchanted Wilderness
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(68)
Yelverton, England · 7 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Simple riverside camping pitches in the Tamar Valley on the edge of Dartmoor
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Pittaford Farm
4. Pittaford Farm
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Kingsbridge, England · 15 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
A campfire-friendly site in South Devon, with a beach, a nature reserve and a pub all less than 45 minutes' walk away
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Westland Farm
5. Westland Farm
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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
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The Camping Field
6. The Camping Field
94%
(34)
Bodmin, England · 35 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Back-to-basics camping in beautiful Cornish countryside
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Electrical hookup
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Meadowsweet Farm
7. Meadowsweet Farm
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England · 25 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Meadowsweet farm is a rustic and peaceful sustainable family farm on the north Devon coast.
A five-minute drive to Saunton Sands; 15 minutes to Barnstaple.
Communal campfire and portable fire troughs are permitted
Close access to the Tarka Trail.
This site is a fast-track route back to nature five minutes’ drive from Saunton Sands and 15 minutes from Barnstaple. It's a place where the peace, sea breeze and sustainability mingle together to create a rural camping experience on a small eco-friendly farm.
If surfing ranks high on the list for your trip, you’ll be well set with the local swell on several sandy beaches within 20 minutes’ drive. And if walking or cycling is your favourite pursuit, you can head out over the sand dunes (a great setting for watching the sunset) or walk right onto the lengthy Tarka Trail for a self-guided cycling and walking tour over Devon’s cliffs and coves.
Friendly guests should find some good chat on site, as social and sensible souls can make use of the communal firepits (with wood available from the farm). And for when you feel like quality family time or gathering in a close-knit group, there are also portable fire troughs.
With no electricity, this off-grid site will take you nicely back to basics, with just simple facilities such as toilets, sinks and hot showers on site.
When you want to head into town, Braunton (five minutes’ drive) has several restaurants and a supermarket for food and a selection of pubs for a tipple. Surf shops, bike hire and guided nature walks with a local botanist are available too.
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Rocombe Valley Retreat
8. Rocombe Valley Retreat
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Lower Rocombe, England · 5 units
Glamping near the English Riviera, with wood-fired hot tubs and coarse fishing lakes
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Tregella Place Camping
9. Tregella Place Camping
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Padstow, England · 40 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Laid-back dog-friendly, family camping near Padstow
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Willow Valley Holiday Park
10. Willow Valley Holiday Park
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Bude , England · 25 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
This peaceful, sheltered site has a special character. The site is the ideal place to unwind with plenty of safe space, a meandering river and friendly atmosphere. It offers 4 acres with facilities, 7 acres of wilderness, shower block, level pitches, picturesque river, children’s playground and has been rated AA 4 star gold pennant.
Becky and John both love Cornwall and fell in love with the site as soon as they saw it and it provided the perfect opportunity for a new challenge.
Having only recently taken over at Willow Valley in the Summer of 2024, there are always ongoing improvements being made so make sure you keep in touch. Any returning campers will be glad to know we aren’t changing the campsite itself though. Why would we when it is already so perfect!
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Cornish Yurt Holidays
11. Cornish Yurt Holidays
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Bodmin, England · 2 units
Wonderfully private yurt glamping on the edge of Bodmin Moor with a focus on sustainability throughout
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Hideaway Camping
12. Hideaway Camping
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Okehampton, England · 15 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Carefree camping and glamping in Devon with a nature-friendly setting and imaginative owners
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Camp Couture
13. Camp Couture
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Barnstaple, England · 4 units · Tents, Glamping
We Have 10 acres, 5 of which is woodland. Each let has its own private area with seating table and fire pit some of our let’s have either a hammock or swinging chair
Tent pitches are in the woodland which also have their own private area with table chairs hammock fire pit and a camp kitchen to share.
We have friendly residents of Alpaca, sheep, a goat and peacocks and chickens that you are welcome to feed with the supplied food.
We have a local pub you can walk to across farmers fields about a 20 minute ramble. South Molton, a 3 minute drive away, has a small artisan market voted the best in the UK
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Camp De Lank Cornwall
14. Camp De Lank Cornwall
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St Breward, England · 17 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Bell tents and pitches close to Bodmin Moor and the Camel Trail
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Gatcombe Park Farm Glamping
15. Gatcombe Park Farm Glamping
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(19)
Littlehempston, England · 16 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Adult-only camping and glamping within striking distance of Totnes and the South Devon coast.
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Camping5Acres
16. Camping5Acres
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Taunton, England · 12 units · Tents, Motorhomes
As you'd expect from a site with such a name, there's a whole lot of space in which to relax and explore at 5 Acres, a large grassy site in the Somerset Levels.
Kids and dogs are both welcome on site here, and there's plenty of scope for them to run about and play games safely away from barbecues and campfires (which are also permitted to keep you warm and fed in the evenings). Facilities on site include firepits, a toilet and shower block and outdoor sinks with mains water.
We no longer sell logs. Nearest supplier is Knight Bros Garage.
Dogs must be kept on leads at all time. We class ourselves as a quite site so no amplified music.
The premier pitch is fully enclosed so dogs can be let off the lead. There is a maximum of six people allowed on this pitch at any one time. Visitors are allowed as long as the total number of people doesn't exceed six and they are chargeable at the overnight rate and must leave by 18:00 - Sorry, had the envelope pushed a bit!
Mains hook ups are 6Amp max rated.
Pitches are approximately 16m x 16m. The flag, firepit and pitch number line up in the centre of your pitch.
The surrounding Somerset Levels aren’t just out in the sticks – they also produce them. Willow cane has been cultivated the traditional way in this part of the county for hundreds of years and can be seen growing within a mile of 5 Acres. The Levels are also a wildlife haven, making them an all-round top choice for country walks along the many trails nearby.
And while this may be a rural retreat, it's also one that's easy to get to as it's just off the A378 (no winding country lanes to negotiate for this one…) Taunton town centre, with its wide range of shops and supermarkets, is a 15-minute drive away. The closest pub and coffee shop are five minutes away by road.
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Adaura Meadows Campsite
17. Adaura Meadows Campsite
St Austell, England · 60 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Back to basics campsite with dark skies and incredible views, chemical toilets, hot shower, 60 good sized pitches, 15 mins from both north and south coast of Cornwall
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Secret Spot Camping Saunton
18. Secret Spot Camping Saunton
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Braunton, England · 12 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Finding this exclusive Devon spot is like making it on to the best VIP guest list in town
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Farm camping in the Blackdown Hills
19. Farm camping in the Blackdown Hills
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Honiton, England · 13 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Farm camping in the Blackdown Hills, with campfires, big views and homegrown produce for sale
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The Greenhouse Spa Retreat
20. The Greenhouse Spa Retreat
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St Mellion, England · 4 units
Garden glamping with an eco-friendly spa and sauna, all a 20-minute drive from Plymouth
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Forest Edge Camping & Glamping
Forest Edge Camping & Glamping
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Sidbury, England · 18 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
A welcoming and wild-ish camping and glamping site on the edge of a forest in East Devon
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Meldon Lake and Woods Wild Camping
Meldon Lake and Woods Wild Camping
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Okehampton, England · 5 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Seriously simple but beautiful wild camping beside a lake on Dartmoor
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The Enchanted Wilderness
The Enchanted Wilderness
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(68)
Yelverton, England · 7 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Simple riverside camping pitches in the Tamar Valley on the edge of Dartmoor
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Pittaford Farm
Pittaford Farm
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(71)
Kingsbridge, England · 15 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
A campfire-friendly site in South Devon, with a beach, a nature reserve and a pub all less than 45 minutes' walk away
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Westland Farm
Westland Farm
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(148)
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
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Campfires
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The Camping Field
The Camping Field
94%
(34)
Bodmin, England · 35 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Back-to-basics camping in beautiful Cornish countryside
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Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
Alex
2 weeks ago
Tent
Amazing destination and so secluded and quiet, would definitely go again , one of my favourite places I have camped!!! 10/10
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Isabelle
2 weeks ago
Tent
Great location, easy going host, wonderful sky/stars at night, lovely horses, perfect
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Helena
3 weeks ago
5 m campervan
Really friendly hosts and very nice site. Great value for the cost
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Haydn
3 weeks ago
Tent
Amazingly quiet location, not too far from lovely sites, host was extremely kind and helpful, will be coming back! 10/10
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Wendy
3 weeks ago
5 m campervan
With pets
Dartmoor at its best! No frills, no fuss. Definitely not manicured pitches. We absolutely loved it. Met the host but he wouldn't have come over to us if we hadn't gone to thank him first. A wave would have been enough for him we felt very welcome.
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Deborah
September 2026
5 m campervan
With pets
Beautiful and tranquil!!! Hard to believe this spot is close to the A30. Amazing walks right from my van.
See moreCaroline
September 2026
5 m campervan
With pets
Beautifull camping sIte!! Nice and friendly host
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Robbie
August 2026
3 m campervan
With pets
Amazing off grid campsite leading straight onto Dartmoor toilets nearby in car park and there’s usually a hot food/coffee van
See moreDaisy
August 2026
5 m campervan
With pets
A real hidden gem! A beautiful area with access to Dartmoor and incredibly peaceful. We were visited by ponies at night :) it was my dog's first time camping and was perfect - lots of space and very quiet. We had a great time
See moreMatthew
August 2026
Tent
Group trip
It is an amazing place of solitude and escape. Phil is a very pleasant guy, he welcomed us and we just camped. Its just perfect for all ages. We had the best time.
Thank you so much.
Definitely returning soon. 💯 recommended.
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K
August 2026
Tent
We extended our stay because we loved it so much. Would definitely stay again. It is next to a public footpath, but still feels more private woodland than anywhere else we have stayed. No facilities, so take your own loo & water. Great for self sufficient campers.
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Sophie
August 2026
4 m campervan
With pets
Nice stay, clean showers and toilets. Children enjoyed the pigs and chickens. Well situated to visit the local area. Nicky was very helpful.
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August 2026
Tent
Beautiful place & we really enjoyed stating there. ☺️
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Sam
August 2026
Tent
With kids
We had a great time here. Views were great, pitches were a good size and well spaced out. The footpath to Slapton was easy to follow for a beer and or food shop from the village store.
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G
August 2026
5 m campervan
With pets
What a beautiful spot. Can sit staring at the river for an eternity!
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Ben
August 2026
4 m campervan
With pets
Brilliant spot on the Tamar, feels like a different world. Very nicely done facilities; rustic, charming and well thought out. Friendly and helpful host made us feel very welcome and would definitely recommend.
See moreKiera
August 2026
5 m campervan
With pets
Completely idyllic campsite. Perfect little lake, wild ponies and very few other campers. Just perfect.
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Penny
August 2026
Tent
With pets
The set up was perfect. We had everything we needed. It’s a large space which enabled us to spread out. The dogs loved the freedom to roam around the enclosed pitch.
We met Theo on arrival who seemed very nice
See moreShauna
August 2026
6 m campervan
With pets
We had low expectations, but this surpassed them by far! The lake was cleaner, bigger, more picturesque than imagined from photos online. We brought our camper van and moved spots after first night when more preferrable spot next to the river opened up. Definitely bring a SUP or other float to enjoy the lake. Great location for cycling on the Granite Way to Okehampton or Lydford with no need to drive! Public toilets about 15mins walk to Meldon Reservoir carpark. Nice supply of firewood. Bring your own water, not reliable source of drinking water available close by. Phil and his brother were friendly and happy to offer advice/ info, and often passing through the bridleway on horseback, quad bike or on foot with cattle dogs. Cows got herded through one day! So fun to see, and they stuck to the bridleway and didn't impact our campsite at all. Curious ponies roaming free as well, but only came into our site once while packing up. This is a public bridleway with passers by and their dogs, but still very quiet and peaceful. If anything we felt special for being able to camp in such a beautiful place. We wish we had booked longer! We do see how the experience heavily relies on good neighbours, though. For camper vans there are 4 spaces quite close together and we got lucky with one other really nice on each night, there are other more private spots available for smaller cars/vans and tents. Highly recommend this spot.
See moreAnja
August 2026
5 m pop-up camper
With kids
We loved the campingsite by Jonathan. We were the only ones there so if you like peace and quiet this is the place to be. We had a lovely spot with a lot of sun and a view on the river. We could not always swim with the low tides but when it was high it was great. Our host Jonathan helped us with recommandations for things to do in the neighbourhood. We did nice walks and went to a castle. We would come back here in the future.
See moreFernworthy Forest camping guide
When to go
July and August are the peak season in Dartmoor National Park, and popular spots such as Fernworthy Forest can get crowded—parking is limited, so get there early. Forest walks can be enjoyed year-round, but it’s most magical in autumn, with its canopy of fall foliage. Dartmoor weather is notoriously changeable, so pack a sweater and raincoat even in summer.
Know before you go
- Fernworthy Forest is located north of Dartmoor National Park, about a 15-minute drive southwest of Chagford. There is a pay and display car park by the entrance to the forest.
- Restrooms are located at the forest car park, but there are no other facilities, so bring everything you need with you. The closest village is Chagford, which has a few pubs and small shops.
- Trout fishing is possible on the lake between March and October, and fishing permits can be purchased on-site.
- Parts of the lakeside trail are accessible for wheelchairs and pushchairs.
- Dartmoor National Park is one of the few places in the UK where wild camping is permitted. Tents must be pitched away from roads and attractions, and large group camping is not allowed.
- Dartmoor has free-roaming ponies, sheep, and cattle, and these animals have the right of way on moorland roads. There is a strict speed limit of 40 mph throughout. It is a fineable offense to feed any of the animals in the park, and visitors are also advised to keep a distance for their own safety—these are feral animals and may kick or bite.
