Lake Camping in South Devon AONB

South Devon AONB offers over 230 camping options for anyone keen to pitch a tent near a lake. Expect rolling hills, wooded trails, and campsites tucked close to the water’s edge. Sites like Cornish Tipi Holidays & Camping (39 reviews), The Enchanted Wilderness (28 reviews), and Glamp or Camp at Magical Mena Farm (26 reviews) top the list for lakeside escapes. You’ll find sites where you can swim straight from your tent, set up a campfire after a day’s hiking, or ride horses along shoreline paths. Facilities like toilets and showers keep things civilised, and you’ll spot campfire circles scattered by the water. Average prices hover around £75 per night, but you’ll find options starting at just £10 if you’re watching your wallet. Expect a mix of wild woods, lake swims, and plenty of space to unwind.

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Top-rated campgrounds

South Devon AONB offers over 230 camping options for anyone keen to pitch a tent near a lake. Expect rolling hills, wooded trails, and campsites tucked close to the water’s edge. Sites like Cornish Tipi Holidays & Camping (39 reviews), The Enchanted Wilderness (28 reviews), and Glamp or Camp at Magical Mena Farm (26 reviews) top the list for lakeside escapes. You’ll find sites where you can swim straight from your tent, set up a campfire after a day’s hiking, or ride horses along shoreline paths. Facilities like toilets and showers keep things civilised, and you’ll spot campfire circles scattered by the water. Average prices hover around £75 per night, but you’ll find options starting at just £10 if you’re watching your wallet. Expect a mix of wild woods, lake swims, and plenty of space to unwind.

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Top-rated campgrounds

1. Pleasant Streams Farm Camping

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67 units · Tents, Glamping · St Austell, England

Lakeside camping with streams, rope swings and farmyard animals in rural Cornwall

2. The Enchanted Wilderness

93%

(43)

6 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Yelverton, England

Simple riverside camping pitches in the Tamar Valley on the edge of Dartmoor

3. Cornish Tipi Holidays & Camping

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168 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Cornwall, South West England

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.

4. Wolf Meadows Farm

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20 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Umberleigh, England

Relaxed camping in a riverside meadow in north Devon

5. Tregonetha Lake

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26 units · Tents, Motorhomes · England

Open 3rd July - 31st August 2026 Mel and Tom are excited to welcome 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. 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, £5 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. Traditional Camping for tents and camper vans is available in our 2 acre field where you can choose where you want to pitch. Glamping in bell tents is also available. Tregonetha Lake is a small campsite with a big impact. Wild, natural and peaceful with pitches overlooking our beautiful 2 acre lake or in our small woodland. Great for a summer holiday, a weekend break or overnight stop off.

6. Glamp or Camp at Magical Mena Farm

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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

7. Spring Fields

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3 units · Glamping · Lostwithiel, England

Set on 20 acres of natural fields with panoramic views, pond, woodlands and view walks. We have a seven acre field set aside for glamping with a Safari Camp and Shepherds Hut overlooking our natural pond complete with island. Stroll 100 metres to the farm mini shop, book a breakfast, order one of our luxury picnics or book a local distillery taster tour. Friendly farm animals, quirky accommodation, sunsets and glorious views.

8. Elmar's Place

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(5)

2 units · Tents · Bude, England

Nearly wild camping on the border of Devon and Cornwall

9. Bulstone Springs Devon Eco-Glamping

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(7)

1 unit · Glamping · Devon, South West England

A unique combination of off-grid glamping and spa days in Devon

10. Dartmoor Domes

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(34)

4 units · Glamping · Plymouth, England

Geodesic glamping domes with a ceiling that lets you stargaze and a dark-sky setting on the edge of Dartmoor

11. Stones and Stars Boutique Glamping

2 units · Glamping · England

Escape to "Stones and Stars" - a brand new boutique glamping site with 5-10 tents surrounded by nature in a peaceful quarry on the edge of two lakes. Named after the star Sirius, this 5m luxury Bell tent has comfy bedding and everything you need to reconnect with nature. Explore nearby sandy beaches, forests and the vibrant maritime city of Plymouth or the remote Dartmoor. Charming communal areas and brand new luxury showers and toilets. Nature, comfort and adventure awaits!

Camper favorites in and near South Devon AONB

Top-rated campgrounds reviewed by the Hipcamp community.

Spring Fields

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3 units · Glamping · Lostwithiel, England

Set on 20 acres of natural fields with panoramic views, pond, woodlands and view walks. We have a seven acre field set aside for glamping with a Safari Camp and Shepherds Hut overlooking our natural pond complete with island. Stroll 100 metres to the farm mini shop, book a breakfast, order one of our luxury picnics or book a local distillery taster tour. Friendly farm animals, quirky accommodation, sunsets and glorious views.

Elmar's Place

60%

(5)

2 units · Tents · Bude, England

Nearly wild camping on the border of Devon and Cornwall

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

Dartmoor Domes

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(34)

4 units · Glamping · Plymouth, England

Geodesic glamping domes with a ceiling that lets you stargaze and a dark-sky setting on the edge of Dartmoor

Stones and Stars Boutique Glamping

2 units · Glamping · England

Escape to "Stones and Stars" - a brand new boutique glamping site with 5-10 tents surrounded by nature in a peaceful quarry on the edge of two lakes. Named after the star Sirius, this 5m luxury Bell tent has comfy bedding and everything you need to reconnect with nature. Explore nearby sandy beaches, forests and the vibrant maritime city of Plymouth or the remote Dartmoor. Charming communal areas and brand new luxury showers and toilets. Nature, comfort and adventure awaits!

Stories from the community

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Charlotte

August 2025

Tent

1 night at The Enchanted Wilderness

Lovely site, great amenities that were also eco friendly, river is right there for a swim or kayak and the morning views were beautiful. We were the only campers so it was super quiet but Jonathan was close by if we had any issues. Would have loved to have stayed longer!

View across camping ground to fishing lake

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Adrian

August 2025

4 m Class B

1 night at Tregonetha Lake

I stayed for a single night in my campervan and was really impressed with the site. Its quiet, had all the basic facilities I needed and is well maintained. The fishing lake is lovely and the 2 anglers I watched seemed to be catching some nice fish. Mel & Tom are friendly, welcoming hosts and were kind enough to share some tips on good local beaches for surfing & bodyboarding (reason for my being in Cornwall). I would certainly come back again.

Railway 2 - Wild Camping - Private Pitch

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Alejandra

August 2025

Tent

With kids

4 nights at Cornish Tipi Holidays & Camping

My family and I loved the campsite. We were 10 people: 7 adults and 3 5-year-old children. We chose one of the private sites and brought 4 tents. The site was large and private. We enjoyed 3 nights there and plan to return sometime soon. We cooked over a lovely campfire, which the kids loved. They also went canoeing one morning, completing a fascinating trip.

Wild Camping - Communal Meadow Tent Pitch

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Nick

August 2025

Tent

With kids

4 nights at Cornish Tipi Holidays & Camping

An interesting and wonderful spot that is a superb location for cornwall adventures and an incredible campsite with the lake and restaurant! They need to sort out the hot water and when they do it will be 5/5!

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Grace

August 2025

3 m Class B

1 night at Tregonetha Lake

As always I love staying here. Waking up to the lake is beautiful. Thanks guys

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Mark

August 2025

Tent

4 nights at Cornish Tipi Holidays & Camping

I stayed in Gosels as a private pitch and absolutely loved it. The campsite was perfect blend of eco/modern (compostable/flushable toilets and hot showers) within a tranquil setting. I liked how the campsite was used in a traditional sense for escape keeping noise and disturbance down to a minimum. The quarry lake was a great area for a splash around and cool down. Though used heavily by young families, had enough space for all. I already miss my chicken and rabbit friends seen daily on my pitch. The location of the site was perfect for me to make some visits out to North Cornwalls surrounding beaches and beauty spots. Well worth the trip.

Wild Camping - Private Pitch - Bluebell Bank

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anna

August 2025

Tent

With kids

4 nights at Cornish Tipi Holidays & Camping

This is wonderful. The private pitches for wild camping are perfect for a family holiday. What a beautiful place teeming with wildlife and beautiful swimming.

Jacob

August 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Tregonetha Lake

Sweet campsite! Really nice facilities and pretty scenery. Mel was lovely. Thanks very much! :)

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Mat

August 2025

Tent

4 nights at Tregonetha Lake

I really enjoyed the few days at the woodlands campsite. The no frills, no fuss provision was exactly the basic camping experience I was after. As the site had no occupancy when I arrived, I was able to pitch anywhere on the largely flat area using the provided wheel barrows to ferry the gear from the car. The woodlands site is nicely secluded from the main, more manicured, Lakeview part, with the excellent, eco-centric toilets and washing facilities right next door. The clay grounds accepted the tent pegs without hammering and I was able to set up (2 tents) and get the campfire going within half an hour of arrival. The campfire being the biggest selling point for me. Mel (and Tom) were very friendly and accommodating hosts and when they weren't present at the reception booth, they were always quick to respond to texts and facilitate any enquiries raised. I do look forward to returning to the site and if anyone else does, feel free to use the central fire pit we built (and Mel requested we leave ;) great place, great price, thanks all 👍

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Med

August 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to The Enchanted Wilderness

Beautiful campsite with beautiful surroundings. Great value would recommend

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Suzie

August 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to The Enchanted Wilderness

A stunning location that was relaxing and nourishing. Jonathan was welcoming and we loved the Runner ducks too!

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Hilary

August 2025

Tent

1 night at The Enchanted Wilderness

My pitch had a fabulous view of the River Tamar. The site was super quiet and all features for basic camping as described, i.e. shower and composting loo. Handy to be on the Tamara Coast to Coast Path as well.

John

August 2025

5 m pop-up camper

With pets

Weekend Trip to The Enchanted Wilderness

What a campsite great view of the river with access to swim, paddle board etc Lovely and quiet just wildlife that can be heard Jonathan was most helpful can’t recommend this enough if you like getting back to basics away from the noise

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Joanne

August 2025

4 m Class B

Weekend Trip to Tregonetha Lake

Lovely peaceful site. Amazing facilities. Everything you need for a relaxing stay. Will definitely visit again.

The Lilly Pad -Emperor Bell Tent next to lake

Nicole

August 2025

With kids

7 nights at Pleasant Streams Farm Camping

Very spacious, quiet, well maintained campsite. The bell tent was very well equipped and the outside kitchen covered with a tarp was very convenient. Everyday frozen cooling elements are provided for the cool box. Great service! Lesley and Tony were super friendly and helpful. The kids had lots of fun playing and could wander on their own around the campsite. Can recommend staying here!

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Callum

July 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Cornish Tipi Holidays & Camping

The lake was amazing - even better than the pictures. Beautiful private wooded sites running down the hill and a lovely set of open pitches at the top. The site staff were really friendly and helpful, with an excellent on site cafe for brunch and dinner. My daughter says her caramel cookie was the best she had ever eaten - high praise!

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Robert

July 2025

5 m Class B

1 night at Tregonetha Lake

Stayed for 1 night on the way down to lands end. Genuinely couldn’t have asked for more! Easy to book, cheap (a night in Exeter service station is £15+) at £12 pppn, facilities clean, well maintained and an amazing shower! Will definitely be back! Thanks!

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Ben

July 2025

5 m Class B

4 nights at Tregonetha Lake

Campsite was very easy to find and navigate, toilets and shower blocks were cleaned well and were very modern which was nice, overall great experience

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Gemma

July 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Tregonetha Lake

Really stunning and peaceful site. Hosts are great and super friendly. Would highly recommend

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Danila

July 2025

Tent

4 nights at The Enchanted Wilderness

We had a wonderful stay in Jonathan's land. He is very welcoming and helpful. From the camp, we had beautiful views of the river and felt truly immersed in nature, surrounded by the silence. A compost toilet and a cute and spacious shower in a horse box were all the services we needed to make our stay comfortable. We would love to go back one day!