Bell tents 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.

98% (241) 168 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near South Devon AONB

Deer Barn Retreats

1. Deer Barn Retreats

94%
(33)
3 units · Glamping · Taunton, England
Dog-friendly glamping on the Somerset-Devon border
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£81
 / night
Pittaford Farm

2. Pittaford Farm

99%
(67)
15 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Kingsbridge, England
A campfire-friendly site in South Devon, with a beach, a nature reserve and a pub all less than 45 minutes' walk away
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£26
 / night
Pleasant Streams Farm Camping

3. Pleasant Streams Farm Camping

91%
(70)
67 units · Tents, Glamping · St Austell, England
Lakeside camping with streams, rope swings and farmyard animals in rural Cornwall
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from 
£15
 / night
Jurassic Airstreams Spa Glamping

4. Jurassic Airstreams Spa Glamping

4 units · Glamping · England
Hartridge Springs – Jurassic Glamping with Rare Vintage Trailers Tucked into wildflower meadows and ancient woodland, Hartridge Springs is a soulful glamping retreat near the World Heritage Jurassic Coast — home to one of the UK’s rarest collections of original American trailers from the 1940s and ’50s. These aren’t just vintage caravans — they’re icons of travel history. Stay in a 1946 Spartan Manor, once owned by Roger Daltrey of The Who, with a twinkle-effect starlight ceiling, plain wing seats, wood fractal-burn tables, air conditioning, and hand-finished birch details. Or step inside the 1949 Silver Streak “Minnie” Clipper, believed to be one of only seven ever built, personally crafted by Wally Byam, the founder of Airstream. We also have two larger Silver Streak Clippers from 1950 — aerodynamic beauties nicknamed the “Twin Alien” for their space-age curves. With fewer than 200 left in the world, these trailers are considered some of the coolest-looking caravans ever made. Each has been lovingly restored by hand. Elegant domes and luxury canvas tents complete the site — each with its own fire pit / barbecue, perfect for slow evenings under the stars. Facilities include a luxury eco toilet block with hydrotherapy showers, incinerator toilets, and a large wood-fired sauna adds to the off-grid indulgence. All water comes from our own borehole, providing pure Jurassic spring water filtered through 180-million-year-old rocks — crisp, mineral-rich, and flowing throughout the site. Just 20 minutes from the coast, we offer exclusive night fossil hunts to what many call the best beach in the world for finding golden pyritized ammonites, revealed under torchlight and tide and due to it being at night you get the whole beach to yourself. Nearby, explore a peaceful monks’ monastery, enjoy the region’s amazing local food — fresh, seasonal, and lovingly prepared by local restaurants and pubs. Hartridge Springs is where vintage Americana meets ancient Earth — a place to unplug, reconnect, and experience something truly rare.
Pets
Showers
Potable water
from 
£145
 / night
Forest Edge

5. Forest Edge

100%
(24)
44 units · Tents, Glamping · Devon, South West England
A welcoming and wild-ish camping and glamping site on the edge of a forest in East Devon
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£20
 / night
Ruby Country Camping

6. Ruby Country Camping

100%
(30)
6 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Highampton, England
A natural, spacious meadow campsite perfect for exploring North Devon and Cornwall
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£15
 / night
Bowhayes Farm - Glamping & Camping

7. Bowhayes Farm - Glamping & Camping

98%
(20)
12 units · Tents, Glamping · Sidmouth, Devon, South West England
Nearly-wild camping in a Devon cider orchard, 5 miles from the Jurassic Coast
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£22
 / night
Camp De Lank Cornwall

8. Camp De Lank Cornwall

100%
(6)
35 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · St Breward, England
Bell tents and pitches close to Bodmin Moor and the Camel Trail
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£20
 / night
Surf Pods and Camping at Atlantic Farm

9. Surf Pods and Camping at Atlantic Farm

88%
(66)
50 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Bude, Cornwall, South West England
Glamping near Bude, with eye-catching eco-pods, a staggering treehouse for couples and traditional tent camping
Pets
Electrical hookup
Showers
from 
£26
 / night
The High Nature Centre

10. The High Nature Centre

92%
(19)
14 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Salcombe, Devon, South West England
A stay at The High Nature Centre is sure to reinvigorate the soul as only a sojourn by the sea can
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£10
 / night
Glamp or Camp at Magical Mena Farm

11. Glamp or Camp at Magical Mena Farm

100%
(63)
16 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Bodmin, Cornwall, South West England
Easily accessed camping on a 15-acre farm, with family facilities and a vast amount of wild space to explore
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
from 
£20
 / night
Bulstone Springs Devon Eco-Glamping

12. Bulstone Springs Devon Eco-Glamping

100%
(7)
1 unit · Glamping · Devon, South West England
A unique combination of off-grid glamping and spa days in Devon
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£112
 / night
Pattacott Farm

13. Pattacott Farm

100%
(14)
31 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Cornwall, South West England
Simple Cornish camping on a working farm, within reach of Bude's beautiful beaches
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
from 
£20
 / night
West Kellow Yurts

14. West Kellow Yurts

95%
(22)
8 units · Glamping · Cornwall, South West England
A small glamping site on a family farm in Cornwall, set just outside the idyllic seaside village of Polperro
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£54
 / night
Exclusive use Cornish Eco-Glamping

15. Exclusive use Cornish Eco-Glamping

100%
(6)
4 units · Glamping · Liskeard, Cornwall, South West England
An exclusive-hire site for riverside wild glamping in an ancient Cornish woodland
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£95
 / night
Wylde Valley Camping

16. Wylde Valley Camping

97%
(16)
132 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Bude, Cornwall, South West England
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
from 
£15
 / night
Wild About Campers

17. Wild About Campers

100%
(2)
5 units · Glamping · Stockland, Devon, South West England
Wild About Campers is a peaceful retreat amid spectacular hiking country in the Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and 25 minutes’ drive from cliff-top treks along the South West Coast Path. The Jurassic Coast at Lyme Regis is within 25 minutes’ drive, and if you feel a major shopping expedition coming on, the historic cathedral city of Exeter (35 minutes) will see you right. Both Exmoor and Dartmoor national parks are less than an hour’s drive away, while the pretty neighbouring town of Honiton (10 minutes) offers pubs and tearooms as well as antique shops to browse. But if it’s a rural retreat you’re after, well, this is the place. The camping paddock is surrounded by peaceful farmland and borders the River Otter (look out for the resident beavers, otters and kingfishers, which occasionally appear), so you can fall asleep lulled by the burble of the river along with the distant hoot of barn owls – and wake up fresh in the morning to the sound of birdsong. A popular family-run pub is five minutes’ stroll from the campsite, and you can pick up emergency supplies from a well-stocked village shop run by volunteers (five minutes’ drive).
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£89
 / night
Lower Marlpits Farm Campsite

18. Lower Marlpits Farm Campsite

95%
(10)
2 units · Glamping · Devon, South West England
A well-connected family farm, near Honiton and the Jurassic Coast.
Showers
Campfires
Potable water
from 
£68
 / night
Acorn Farm

19. Acorn Farm

100%
(4)
3 units · Glamping · Okehampton, England
A rustic dog-friendly glamping site on the edge of Dartmoor
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£100
 / night
OutStanding In Our Field Devon

20. OutStanding In Our Field Devon

100%
(2)
1 unit · Glamping · England
You will be staying in a brand new, furnished, 5m bell tent, nestled in a private corner at the top of our nature-friendly field just outside Dartmouth. We have a 4 acre field where we currently live in a static caravan in the opposite corner to the tent, while we wait to build our own eco-bungalow. You may see us around at a distance but we'll give you as much privacy as possible. There is a king size bed with sprung mattress, plus two single futons as chairs which can become beds for extra guests/children. Bedding & towels provided. Our meadow is a work in progress. The field was intensively ploughed and grazed for many years, but over the last 2 years we have allowed nature to come back across most of it, planted many native and fruit trees, started a small flower farm and created both a veg and soft fruit patch. We are trying to provide as much nature habitat and biodiversity as possible and we have swallows, skylarks and many other birds, and if you're really lucky you may catch a glimpse of our resident hare or see our visiting barn owl. Parking is at our gate entrance, and it is a 200m walk up a gentle slope to the tent. You'll go through our newly-planted orchard and veg patch and may see our free-ranging bantam hens on your walk. We can provide a trolley for luggage and help you get it to your pitch if you'd like. An off-grid gas shower with eco-friendly toiletries, and compost toilet are available for your stay. These are a 100m flat walk from the tent. You'll also have shared access to a log cabin with power sockets for charging phones and a kettle with tea and coffee making facilities. You'll have a fire pit and gas camping stove to cook on, and a kit of all the pots/pans and utensils you'd need for a campfire meal. There's an open air washing-up station and we'll provide you with eco-friendly washing up liquid, brushes etc. We're less than 10 minutes drive to Dartmouth with its range of shops, cafes and restaurants and even closer to the stunning Blackpool Sands beach. The rest of the beautiful South Hams is on the doorstep. We're committed to making our site as welcoming, inclusive and accessible as we are able and want to share fresh air and nature connection with as many people as possible.
Showers
Campfires
Potable water
from 
£63
 / night

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.

98% (241) 168 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near South Devon AONB

Deer Barn Retreats

1. Deer Barn Retreats

94%
(33)
3 units · Glamping · Taunton, England
Dog-friendly glamping on the Somerset-Devon border
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£81
 / night
Pittaford Farm

2. Pittaford Farm

99%
(67)
15 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Kingsbridge, England
A campfire-friendly site in South Devon, with a beach, a nature reserve and a pub all less than 45 minutes' walk away
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£26
 / night
Pleasant Streams Farm Camping

3. Pleasant Streams Farm Camping

91%
(70)
67 units · Tents, Glamping · St Austell, England
Lakeside camping with streams, rope swings and farmyard animals in rural Cornwall
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from 
£15
 / night
Jurassic Airstreams Spa Glamping

4. Jurassic Airstreams Spa Glamping

4 units · Glamping · England
Hartridge Springs – Jurassic Glamping with Rare Vintage Trailers Tucked into wildflower meadows and ancient woodland, Hartridge Springs is a soulful glamping retreat near the World Heritage Jurassic Coast — home to one of the UK’s rarest collections of original American trailers from the 1940s and ’50s. These aren’t just vintage caravans — they’re icons of travel history. Stay in a 1946 Spartan Manor, once owned by Roger Daltrey of The Who, with a twinkle-effect starlight ceiling, plain wing seats, wood fractal-burn tables, air conditioning, and hand-finished birch details. Or step inside the 1949 Silver Streak “Minnie” Clipper, believed to be one of only seven ever built, personally crafted by Wally Byam, the founder of Airstream. We also have two larger Silver Streak Clippers from 1950 — aerodynamic beauties nicknamed the “Twin Alien” for their space-age curves. With fewer than 200 left in the world, these trailers are considered some of the coolest-looking caravans ever made. Each has been lovingly restored by hand. Elegant domes and luxury canvas tents complete the site — each with its own fire pit / barbecue, perfect for slow evenings under the stars. Facilities include a luxury eco toilet block with hydrotherapy showers, incinerator toilets, and a large wood-fired sauna adds to the off-grid indulgence. All water comes from our own borehole, providing pure Jurassic spring water filtered through 180-million-year-old rocks — crisp, mineral-rich, and flowing throughout the site. Just 20 minutes from the coast, we offer exclusive night fossil hunts to what many call the best beach in the world for finding golden pyritized ammonites, revealed under torchlight and tide and due to it being at night you get the whole beach to yourself. Nearby, explore a peaceful monks’ monastery, enjoy the region’s amazing local food — fresh, seasonal, and lovingly prepared by local restaurants and pubs. Hartridge Springs is where vintage Americana meets ancient Earth — a place to unplug, reconnect, and experience something truly rare.
Pets
Showers
Potable water
from 
£145
 / night
Forest Edge

5. Forest Edge

100%
(24)
44 units · Tents, Glamping · Devon, South West England
A welcoming and wild-ish camping and glamping site on the edge of a forest in East Devon
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£20
 / night
Ruby Country Camping

6. Ruby Country Camping

100%
(30)
6 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Highampton, England
A natural, spacious meadow campsite perfect for exploring North Devon and Cornwall
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£15
 / night
Bowhayes Farm - Glamping & Camping

7. Bowhayes Farm - Glamping & Camping

98%
(20)
12 units · Tents, Glamping · Sidmouth, Devon, South West England
Nearly-wild camping in a Devon cider orchard, 5 miles from the Jurassic Coast
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£22
 / night
Camp De Lank Cornwall

8. Camp De Lank Cornwall

100%
(6)
35 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · St Breward, England
Bell tents and pitches close to Bodmin Moor and the Camel Trail
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£20
 / night
Surf Pods and Camping at Atlantic Farm

9. Surf Pods and Camping at Atlantic Farm

88%
(66)
50 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Bude, Cornwall, South West England
Glamping near Bude, with eye-catching eco-pods, a staggering treehouse for couples and traditional tent camping
Pets
Electrical hookup
Showers
from 
£26
 / night
The High Nature Centre

10. The High Nature Centre

92%
(19)
14 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Salcombe, Devon, South West England
A stay at The High Nature Centre is sure to reinvigorate the soul as only a sojourn by the sea can
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£10
 / night
Glamp or Camp at Magical Mena Farm

11. Glamp or Camp at Magical Mena Farm

100%
(63)
16 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Bodmin, Cornwall, South West England
Easily accessed camping on a 15-acre farm, with family facilities and a vast amount of wild space to explore
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
from 
£20
 / night
Bulstone Springs Devon Eco-Glamping

12. Bulstone Springs Devon Eco-Glamping

100%
(7)
1 unit · Glamping · Devon, South West England
A unique combination of off-grid glamping and spa days in Devon
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£112
 / night
Pattacott Farm

13. Pattacott Farm

100%
(14)
31 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Cornwall, South West England
Simple Cornish camping on a working farm, within reach of Bude's beautiful beaches
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
from 
£20
 / night
West Kellow Yurts

14. West Kellow Yurts

95%
(22)
8 units · Glamping · Cornwall, South West England
A small glamping site on a family farm in Cornwall, set just outside the idyllic seaside village of Polperro
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£54
 / night
Exclusive use Cornish Eco-Glamping

15. Exclusive use Cornish Eco-Glamping

100%
(6)
4 units · Glamping · Liskeard, Cornwall, South West England
An exclusive-hire site for riverside wild glamping in an ancient Cornish woodland
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£95
 / night
Wylde Valley Camping

16. Wylde Valley Camping

97%
(16)
132 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Bude, Cornwall, South West England
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
from 
£15
 / night
Wild About Campers

17. Wild About Campers

100%
(2)
5 units · Glamping · Stockland, Devon, South West England
Wild About Campers is a peaceful retreat amid spectacular hiking country in the Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and 25 minutes’ drive from cliff-top treks along the South West Coast Path. The Jurassic Coast at Lyme Regis is within 25 minutes’ drive, and if you feel a major shopping expedition coming on, the historic cathedral city of Exeter (35 minutes) will see you right. Both Exmoor and Dartmoor national parks are less than an hour’s drive away, while the pretty neighbouring town of Honiton (10 minutes) offers pubs and tearooms as well as antique shops to browse. But if it’s a rural retreat you’re after, well, this is the place. The camping paddock is surrounded by peaceful farmland and borders the River Otter (look out for the resident beavers, otters and kingfishers, which occasionally appear), so you can fall asleep lulled by the burble of the river along with the distant hoot of barn owls – and wake up fresh in the morning to the sound of birdsong. A popular family-run pub is five minutes’ stroll from the campsite, and you can pick up emergency supplies from a well-stocked village shop run by volunteers (five minutes’ drive).
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£89
 / night
Lower Marlpits Farm Campsite

18. Lower Marlpits Farm Campsite

95%
(10)
2 units · Glamping · Devon, South West England
A well-connected family farm, near Honiton and the Jurassic Coast.
Showers
Campfires
Potable water
from 
£68
 / night
Acorn Farm

19. Acorn Farm

100%
(4)
3 units · Glamping · Okehampton, England
A rustic dog-friendly glamping site on the edge of Dartmoor
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£100
 / night
OutStanding In Our Field Devon

20. OutStanding In Our Field Devon

100%
(2)
1 unit · Glamping · England
You will be staying in a brand new, furnished, 5m bell tent, nestled in a private corner at the top of our nature-friendly field just outside Dartmouth. We have a 4 acre field where we currently live in a static caravan in the opposite corner to the tent, while we wait to build our own eco-bungalow. You may see us around at a distance but we'll give you as much privacy as possible. There is a king size bed with sprung mattress, plus two single futons as chairs which can become beds for extra guests/children. Bedding & towels provided. Our meadow is a work in progress. The field was intensively ploughed and grazed for many years, but over the last 2 years we have allowed nature to come back across most of it, planted many native and fruit trees, started a small flower farm and created both a veg and soft fruit patch. We are trying to provide as much nature habitat and biodiversity as possible and we have swallows, skylarks and many other birds, and if you're really lucky you may catch a glimpse of our resident hare or see our visiting barn owl. Parking is at our gate entrance, and it is a 200m walk up a gentle slope to the tent. You'll go through our newly-planted orchard and veg patch and may see our free-ranging bantam hens on your walk. We can provide a trolley for luggage and help you get it to your pitch if you'd like. An off-grid gas shower with eco-friendly toiletries, and compost toilet are available for your stay. These are a 100m flat walk from the tent. You'll also have shared access to a log cabin with power sockets for charging phones and a kettle with tea and coffee making facilities. You'll have a fire pit and gas camping stove to cook on, and a kit of all the pots/pans and utensils you'd need for a campfire meal. There's an open air washing-up station and we'll provide you with eco-friendly washing up liquid, brushes etc. We're less than 10 minutes drive to Dartmouth with its range of shops, cafes and restaurants and even closer to the stunning Blackpool Sands beach. The rest of the beautiful South Hams is on the doorstep. We're committed to making our site as welcoming, inclusive and accessible as we are able and want to share fresh air and nature connection with as many people as possible.
Showers
Campfires
Potable water
from 
£63
 / night

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