Dog-friendly camping in Devon

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Known for charming villages, fossil-rich coastlines, and expansive moorlands, Devon provides many pet-friendly camping opportunities in South West England for the whole family. Much of Dartmoor National Park’s moorlands, working farms, and archaeological sites are open to four-legged family members. However, the park requires dogs to stay on lead near livestock, during lambing and nesting season (1 March–31 July) and in warm weather. Campers and their pets can stay in one of the park’s campsites, which typically feature showers, flush toilets, and launderettes. At the southern end of Devon, South Devon Area Of Outstanding Natural Beauty is a hiker’s dream with trails that take campers through farmland, coastlines, estuaries, scenic countrysides, and to notable landmarks like Dartmouth Castle and Compass Cove. South Devon has many dog-friendly beaches, though some do not permit dogs during summer months. Instow Beach, Saunton Sands, and Soar Mill Cove are all lovely beaches to take your pooch, provided you have poo bags in tow. The area’s pet-friendly camping spots provide parks and walks where dogs can run free next to meandering streams for quick cool downs. From Dartmoor to ExeterPlymouth to Torquay, some of the UK's most popular and prettiest towns and cities can be found in this county.

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Top-rated campgrounds near Devon

Meldon Lake and Woods Wild Camping

1. Meldon Lake and Woods Wild Camping

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(257)
Okehampton, England · 5 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Seriously simple but beautiful wild camping beside a lake on Dartmoor
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Girt Down Camping

2. Girt Down Camping

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(97)
Ilfracombe · 23 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
UPDATES FOR 2026! Set the edge of Exmoor, we have unrivalled coastal views, direct access to the South West Coast Path and Combe Martin bay is just a little walk away (perfect for paddle-boarding and dolphin spotting!). Choose your pitch, settle down by a fire pit and watch the sun set across Combe Martin bay. With pizza’s available on some weekends, breakfast baguettes for breakfast and a selection of farm produce available - we have everything you could need, we are campervan friendly too. With footpaths from the farm in all directions you can join the South West Coast Path or just ramble down to the village where there are shops, cafes and pubs a plenty. With full flushing toilets and hot showers, as well as a washing up area, there is even an old railway carriage with electric plugs to charge your phone or dry your hair, with a fridge and freezer to look after your supper too. We are a small site focusing on that quiet get-away. There is no road noise, just the farmer going about his day job, who’s more than happy to chat about the wildlife, birds and weather!
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South Dean Camping

3. South Dean Camping

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(338)
Barnstaple, England · 70 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Clifftop camping with epic sea views, right next to Exmoor National Park.
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Forest Edge Camping & Glamping

4. Forest Edge Camping & Glamping

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(33)
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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Wonton Park Camping

5. Wonton Park Camping

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(15)
Totnes, England · 13 units · Tents, Motorhomes
View-tastic pitches for tents, campervans and caravans on a farm in Devon
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WILDSWIM2SAUNA

6. WILDSWIM2SAUNA

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(12)
England · 31 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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Farm camping in the Blackdown Hills

7. Farm camping in the Blackdown Hills

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(78)
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 Enchanted Wilderness

8. The Enchanted Wilderness

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(67)
Yelverton, England · 7 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Simple riverside camping pitches in the Tamar Valley on the edge of Dartmoor
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Wild Wanderers - Riverside Camping

9. Wild Wanderers - Riverside Camping

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Holsworthy, England · 10 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Wild Wanderers, family friendly, rough and ready, wild and woolly Camping on the Devon/Cornwall Border! We family run and we are excited to offer our very first camping season! NEW FOR 2026! After three years of welcoming families to our much-loved holiday cottages, we're thrilled to open our fields for our very first camping season. With just a handful of boutique pitches on our family-run smallholding, we're giving even more families the chance to experience the magic of Wild Wanderers. Expect the same warm welcome, beautiful countryside and unforgettable adventures, just with a tent, a campfire and a little more wilderness. This isn't a holiday park. There are no flashing arcades or rows of identical pitches. Instead, you'll find space to breathe, children free to explore, and the kind of camping that creates the stories you'll still be talking about years later. Wake up to birdsong, wander down to the river for a paddle or wild swim, meet our friendly sheep and farm animals, toast marshmallows around the campfire and watch the stars come out. We're keeping things beautifully simple with clean toilets, hot showers and a washing-up area everything you need, without taking away the feeling of being close to nature. Bring your BBQ, hire one of our raised fire pits, or join us on one of our popular wood-fired pizza evenings. Don't forget to grab one of our famous s'mores kits... because camping simply isn't camping without gooey marshmallows! Perfectly placed on the Devon and Cornwall border, we're just a short drive from Bude's award-winning beaches, fantastic surfing, breathtaking coastal walks and endless family adventures. Already loved by hundreds of families staying in our cottages, this is now your chance to enjoy the same beautiful setting on a camping budget. What you'll love • Spacious pitches on our boutique family smallholding • Riverside adventures, fishing, paddling and wild swimming • Friendly sheep and farm animals to meet • Campfires (raised fire pits only) and BBQs welcome • Wood-fired pizza nights on selected evenings • S'mores kits available to make evenings extra special • Family-friendly atmosphere with plenty of space to roam • Well-behaved dogs welcome • One-night stays accepted • A short distance from Bude, surfing beaches and the best of both Devon and Cornwall Whether you're surfing at sunrise, building dams in the river with the kids, or ending the day around the fire beneath a sky full of stars, Wild Wanderers is all about slowing down, reconnecting and making memories together. We can't wait to welcome you to our little corner of the countryside.
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Westland Farm

10. Westland Farm

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(147)
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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Cottage Farm Camping

11. Cottage Farm Camping

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Kingsbridge, England · 10 units · Tents, Motorhomes
We are a small camp site on the edge of Loddiswell. The large and level-grounded pitches with plenty of space for groups or for dogs (on leads) to sit with you. The facilities at your disposal include compost toilets , shower and a dishwashing station. Non electric hookup £15 a pitch Camper van or tent for for 2 adults £5 per extra person up to a max of 6. 2 vehicle per pitch. It’s beaches and walks galore from Cottage Farm Camping just outside the South Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. On the edge of Loddiswell, this easily accessible site is 20 minutes’ drive away from a reel of beaches, including Bigbury on Sea, South Milton Sands, Hope Cove and Mothecombe. There are a fair few golf courses and National Trust properties in the local area. Plus, with Kingsbridge 10 minutes’ drive away and Plymouth 40 minutes’ drive away, town life isn’t too far either – a great situation for things like restaurants, cafés, shopping and the likes (not forgetting seafood in Salcombe, 20 minutes’ drive away). Those of you who are fans of walking will have a good run of Dartmoor National Park’s moors, 20 minutes’ drive away, or the splendid walks. Friday and Sat evening the Pavillioj in the playing field run a pop ip pub. 5 minute walk from the site.
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Peaceful Blackbury Campsite

12. Peaceful Blackbury Campsite

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(15)
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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Caffyns Farm Camping

13. Caffyns Farm Camping

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England · 1 unit · Tent, Motorhome
𝗜𝗱𝘆𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿-𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗮𝗺𝗽𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘁𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗰 𝘀𝗲𝗮 𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄𝘀, 𝗰𝗮𝗳𝗲, 𝗯𝗮𝗿, 𝗳𝗮𝗿𝗺 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽, 𝗵𝗼𝗿𝘀𝗲 𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗱. 𝗢𝗵 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗴𝗼𝗮𝘁𝘀... Situated on 160 acres within Exmoor National Park, campers are encouraged to take advantage of our relaxed, rule-free approach allowing you to pitch wherever you fancy. Sheltered corners and wide open spaces are aplenty suiting everyone from couples to large groups. Panoramic sea views greet every patch of our working farm while CAMPFIRES and DOGS are actively encouraged. If the views bring you, it's the inclusive facilities that'll keep you. Two blocks contain 10 toilets, 7 unlimited hot showers (try these!), laundry, washing sinks, fridge/freezer & a microwave. There are also freshwater standpipes in each field and a chemical disposal point. However, sometimes a shower doesn't hack it. That's where our converted stone Barn Café comes in-complete with Wi-Fi & charging points. Open all day every day, 'The Barn' provides an oasis away from the elements, where you can enjoy everything from breakfast in the garden to dinner by the woodburner. If DIY campfire cooking is more your style, we also have a fully-stocked farm shop onsite providing all the essentials & much more too! Drinks? There's only one choice... a pint o' Caffyns cider. Homegrown on our 3000-tree strong orchard, located next to the campfields, our apples go from picking to pinting without leaving the farm. From sweet to scrumpy varieties there is no better way to try this land's fabled beverage than in our cider bar. For the adrenaline junkies, onsite horse riding allows you to sample Exmoor's scenery from the saddle. Catering to all experience levels, from beginner to advanced, our range of rides (1hr-3hrs) gives everyone the chance to explore with a discount given to those staying with us! Wandering through Caffyns acreage will introduce you to some of the other friendly farmyard 'locals'. Goats (Hint: Goat Cafe?!), alpacas, chickens, turkeys & sheep are all dotted throughout the farm on the way down to the South West Coast Path on our farm's perimeter. The nearest beach is a 20min walk away (Lee Bay) while Lynton & Lynmouth are 45mins.
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Livit, Glamping by the coast

14. Livit, Glamping by the coast

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(48)
Bideford, England · 3 units
Adventure-filled glamping with sea views to savour
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LEE MEADOW FARM CAMPING

15. LEE MEADOW FARM CAMPING

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(12)
Ilfracombe, England · 45 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Traditional camping with lovely farm shop and take away Bike hire Zip wire camping shop Camp fires allowed bell tent glamping stays available cycle trail at the end of the lane situated just off the South West Coast Path 5 min drive from award winning Woolacombe Beach set in the beautiful countryside with some amazing views some of the sea electric hookup available grass pitches free hot showers washing up facilities family bathroom plenty of room for everyone to have a lovely time
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Aldridge Mill

16. Aldridge Mill

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(23)
Tiverton, England · 5 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
A yurt, a gypsy wagon, and wild camping pitches in a Devon valley.
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Holyford

17. Holyford

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(22)
Colyford, England · 3 units
A hidden paradise of organic vege, swimming pond, wild areas and views, next to a large ancient woodland, footpaths and the Jurassic coastline near Lyme Regis. Two unique and comfortable off grid yurts (each sleep 5), with extra sleeping spaces available on request. Dog friendly. Kid heaven! No smoking please in the yurts. Beware fire risk in other spaces. Buzzard Yurt on the hillside at the top of the paddock, with its large terrace and stunning views across the Axe valley. Kingfisher Yurt, nestled down by the wild swimming and kayaking pond, amongst the oak trees. Each has exclusive use of their own homemade, separate, fully equipped kitchen, a cosy chill-out area with books and games, and private indoor shower. Each yurt pitch has its own compost loo and campfire area. Extra wood at low cost, freezer space and additional tent space all available. Buzzard also has a rustic indoor loo (close to daytime spaces.) There's a shared games/pool/music room with a piano and guitars. Homegrown produce often available from the organic smallholding. Welcome to join in with any smallholding activities taking place. Detox and unwind from the digital world - though you'll find wi-fi /ethernet cable in daytime spaces😉 Wild swimming in the natural swimming pond, which has a selection of kayaks, boards and lifejackets. Great for building open water confidence and paddle practice. Woodfired hot tub £50 one day, £75 for two. Msg me to book. Relax and enjoy the views. Dog friendly, but please let me know in advance. Please pay for any damage to bedding or fittings, thanks 🐾 Next to Holyford Woods Nature Reserve, famous locally for its magical bluebell display. Please msg for details of great local walks, eating out etc. Seaton Wetlands, Tramway and new Jurassic Centre...Fossil hunting..Lyme Regis museum and aquarium...Beer Quarry Caves, Pecorama model train gardens...crazy golf...Sidmouth Folk Festival...Beavers on the River Otter...wolves, bears, lynx and more at Escot Park. By booking either yurt you take full responsibility for your group's safety.
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Milkmaid Meadow Campsite

18. Milkmaid Meadow Campsite

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(20)
Barnstaple, England · 30 units · Tents, Motorhomes
An open, green, back-to-basics space with homely local produce for sale
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Pittaford Farm

19. Pittaford Farm

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(70)
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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Harlings - camping in Devon

20. Harlings - camping in Devon

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(4)
Yelverton · 10 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Situated within and overlooking the serene Tamar Valley National Park on the Bere Peninsula, our campsite offers spacious pitches and modern amenities, all while retaining the natural charm of traditional camping. Designed with accessibility in mind, our facilities are fully equipped and include complimentary Wi-Fi and fire pits for a cozy evening under the stars. Whether you’re seeking a peaceful retreat or an adventure in the great outdoors, we invite you and your dogs (additional charge) to book your stay and experience the breathtaking beauty of Devon and Cornwall. We accept, caravans, tents and tourers. Conveniently located just 6 miles from the ancient town of Tavistock in Devon and to the Cornish border of Gunnislake. Good rail and bus links. Check in is from 15:00, and check out is by 10:00. Alternative arrangements can be made by prior agreement. Facilities include: Accessible toilets and showers Shared guest fridge and freezer Indoor washing up area Free Wi-Fi access Phone charging points Complimentary firepit use with purchase of pit pack Well-behaved dogs welcomed (extra charge £2pn - no restricted breeds) Chemical toilet and grey waste disposal points Motorhome service point Farm restaurant open Friday - Monday from 9am - 4pm with last hot food orders at 3pm. Serving all day breakfasts, hot food, paninis and light lunches and Sunday roasts.
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