Camping in South Devon AONB

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This 96-kilometre slice of Devonshire coastline is a waterfront oasis for explorers. Hike between rocky coves and windswept headlands along 320 km of trails, spot wildlife around the five estuaries, or take to the water to kayak or stand-up paddleboard. Camping in South Devon lets you get back to nature—pitch your tent amid patchwork farmlands or check into a quiet campsite by the beach. Summertime is peak season for campers, but the weather can still be unpredictable, so pack for chilly nights and showers. Winter bird-watching is a big draw out of season, and many caravan parks stay open year-round.

96% (1.1K) 3,339 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds in South Devon AONB

Meldon Lake and Woods Wild Camping

1. Meldon Lake and Woods Wild Camping

98%
(221)
Okehampton, England · 5 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Seriously simple but beautiful wild camping beside a lake on Dartmoor
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Goren Farm

2. Goren Farm

100%
(94)
Seaton, England · 7 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Nearly wild camping in Devonshire wildflower meadows
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Brig's Farm

3. Brig's Farm

97%
(157)
Bridport, England · 21 units · Tents, Glamping
Family camping with campfires near Charmouth, with sea views and a couple of quirky glamping lorries
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Little Meadow

4. Little Meadow

England · 26 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Relax with the whole family at this idyllic place to stay in Cornwall. Relax at near by beaches like Widemouth, go to places like Port Issac, Tintagel and Padstow with just a small drive from were your staying. Spend time with your family with short drive down to Trethorne golf and leisure park with soft play, bowling and dodgem rides. The spectacular views from Bodmin Moor and the North coast are all easily accessible from where you're staying.
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Forest Edge Camping & Glamping

5. Forest Edge Camping & Glamping

100%
(26)
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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The Enchanted Wilderness

6. The Enchanted Wilderness

92%
(49)
Yelverton, England · 6 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Simple riverside camping pitches in the Tamar Valley on the edge of Dartmoor
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Cornish Tipi Holidays & Camping

7. 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.
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Tregonetha Lake Camping & Glamping

8. Tregonetha Lake Camping & Glamping

98%
(20)
England · 25 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Open 3rd April - 20th September 2026 Mel and Tom are looking forward to welcoming you to our charming, eco-friendly camping and glamping site, proudly awarded a Silver Green Tourism accolade. Passionate about sharing this special corner of Cornwall, we hope our tranquil surroundings will help you unwind, relax, and immerse yourself in nature. With stunning views and a peaceful atmosphere, our site is the perfect escape. Tregonetha Lake is a Freedom Camping Club Certified Site, offering peaceful, low-impact camping in a natural setting. Membership is not required to stay. Summer pop up! Wildfire - Lakeside Bar & Kitchen serving Drinks, Pizzas & Loaded Nachos. Open Mid-July to End of August. Mel has called Cornwall home for over 20 years and is always happy to share her local knowledge with guests, while Tom, a seasoned surfer, can offer advice on the best surf spots based on the weather and swell conditions. Friendly and approachable, we’re here to ensure your stay is enjoyable and memorable, surrounded by great company and a welcoming atmosphere. Tregonetha Lake is a small, peaceful, off grid site surrounded by wild and natural, Cornish countryside and open farmland, including a beautiful 2 acre coarse fishing Lake. Fishing is an extra cost of £10 per adult day ticket, £7.50 per child day ticket. Just 9 miles from Mawgan Porth, 10 miles from Padstow, 11 miles from Newquay and 15 miles from Mevagissey it’s the perfect place to get away from it all, while still being within easy reach of some of the most popular holiday destinations on both the north and south coasts of Cornwall. Our Lake View Camping Field offers peaceful pitches for tents, campervans, motorhomes and caravans, all overlooking our beautiful two-acre lake. For a more immersive nature experience, we also have five secluded woodland camping pitches, tucked among the trees and just a short walk from the lake. All camping pitches operate on a choose-where-you-want-to-pitch basis. Glamping in bell tents is also available. Tregonetha Lake is a small campsite with a big impact — wild, natural and peaceful. With wildlife-rich surroundings and uninterrupted lake views, it’s the perfect spot for a summer holiday, a restorative weekend break, or a quiet overnight stop on your journey.
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WILDSWIM2SAUNA

9. WILDSWIM2SAUNA

100%
(4)
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
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Pittaford Farm

10. Pittaford Farm

99%
(67)
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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Trewan Hall

11. Trewan Hall

100%
(10)
Saint Columb, England · 20 units · Tents, Motorhomes
The grounds of a 17th century manor where a relaxed atmosphere and sense of pleasant privacy rules
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Peaceful Blackbury Campsite

12. Peaceful Blackbury Campsite

82%
(11)
England · 20 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Blackbury campsite at Lovehayne Farm is a back to basics family friendly campsite that opens for the school summer holidays with a playground! We’re uniquely located opposite Wiscombe Park race course and walking distance to both Blackbury Camp and Blackbury Honey Farm. Just a short drive or hike away are the beautiful jurassic coastal villages of Beer and Branscombe and the towns of Seaton, Sidmouth and Honiton. Slightly further a field is the city of Exeter, the award winning beaches of Exmouth and the beautiful town of Lyme Regis. The area is bustling with attractions for children and adults. Come stay with us and start your summer adventures!
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Berries Farm Camping

13. Berries Farm Camping

100%
(37)
England · 30 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Berries Farm Camping is a small eco-friendly family-run campsite, located in the heart of West Dorset Countryside. We are situated at the top of Lyme Regis, on the A3052. Set amongst 5 acres of picturesque farmland, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and within walking distance to Charmouth, which is part of the World Heritage Coast. With your own spacious camping spot, enjoy the panoramic views of the rolling hills of Lyme Regis. We provide generous grass only pitches for tents and camper-vans. These are unpowered sites. Unfortunately we cannot accommodate for caravans. Nearby attractions include the Jurrasic Coast, quaint market towns and local pubs serving farm fresh food and local seafood. Enjoy River Cottage HQ for a cookery course and get a taste of local cuisine. Also near by is Lyme Regis driving range, golf course and foot-golf. If you fancy exploring Lyme Regis, take the park and ride which is within a short walking distance South of the farm. If walking is more your thing, there is an abundance of local footpaths including the south west coastal path, with Lyme Regis just 1 mile away. Our amenities include flushing toilets and hot water shower blocks. A designated space is avaliable for washing dirty dishes. Be advised that only cold water is provided. BBQ's are permitted; however, they must raised off the ground to prevent damage to the grass. Bricks will be provided for this purpose. Please note that campfires are now allowed at this time. Please feel free to bring your pets, but bear in mind there will be sheep on the farm. Our “what3words” for Berries farm is: ///lives.grandest.honeybees https://w3w.co/lives.grandest.honeybees) Postcode: DT7 3UE (this will NOT take you directly to the farm, please follow the ''what3words'' above) Latitude, Longitude: 50.740819, -2.936091 You’ll share 5 acres of land surrounded by a further 15 acres of beautiful hillside farmland for you to enjoy.
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Beryl's Campsite

14. Beryl's Campsite

97%
(38)
Kingsbridge, England · 5 units · Tents, Motorhomes
A secret, secluded campsite with wonderful views down to Start Bay
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Wonton Park Camping

15. Wonton Park Camping

100%
(13)
Totnes, England · 13 units · Tents, Motorhomes
View-tastic pitches for tents, campervans and caravans on a farm in Devon
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Full hookups
Farm camping in the Blackdown Hills

16. Farm camping in the Blackdown Hills

99%
(77)
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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Bush Farm Campsite

17. Bush Farm Campsite

99%
(100)
Saltash, England · 50 units · Tents, Motorhomes
As close to wild camping as you can get on a rewilded 200-acre farm in Cornwall
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The Camping Field

18. The Camping Field

95%
(29)
Bodmin, England · 35 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Back-to-basics camping in beautiful Cornish countryside
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The High Nature Centre

19. The High Nature Centre

92%
(19)
Salcombe, England · 10 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
A stay at The High Nature Centre is sure to reinvigorate the soul as only a sojourn by the sea can
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Willow Valley Holiday Park

20. Willow Valley Holiday Park

100%
(16)
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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Frequently Asked Questions

In South Devon AONB, you can enjoy activities such as sailing, surfing, water sports, coastal walks, and exploring the UNESCO-listed Jurassic Coast. Foodies will also enjoy the region for its delicious seafood. You can also explore different options for camping near South Devon AONB on Hipcamp.

Some popular beaches in South Devon AONB include Blackpool Sands, Bantham beach, and Bigbury on Sea. These beaches are great for lounging, kitesurfing, windsurfing, and enjoying the sun. You can also explore different options for camping near South Devon AONB on Hipcamp.

The bird-watching hotspot of Prawle Point and the winter bird-watching in the northern arm of the South Devon AONB are popular spots for bird enthusiasts. You can also explore different options for camping near South Devon AONB on Hipcamp.

The South West Coast Path winds along the rocky shores with spectacular views across the English Channel, making it a popular hiking trail. Additionally, the Dartmoor National Park offers open moorlands, wildflower meadows, and ancient woodlands for hikers. You can also explore different options for camping near South Devon AONB on Hipcamp.

Summertime is the peak season for camping in South Devon AONB. However, the weather can still be unpredictable, so it's important to pack for chilly nights and showers. Winter bird-watching is a big draw out of season, and many caravan parks stay open year-round. You can also explore different options for camping near South Devon AONB on Hipcamp.

Happy farmer sitting in a truck in a grassy field
Happy farmer sitting in a truck in a grassy field

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