Campsites with fishing in Tamar Valley

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On the Devon and Cornwall border, the Tamar Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty draws hikers and wildlife enthusiasts to its unique drowned valley landscapes. Hike steep gorges, cycle through forested valleys, or camp at peaceful country campsites. With three rivers to choose from, getting on the water is a must—set sail on a barge cruise along the Lynher River, enjoy water sports on the lakes, or fish for salmon along the Tamar River. Summer is peak season for campers, while spring and fall are the best times for bird-watching around the estuaries.

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The Enchanted Wilderness

1. 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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Coverack Camping & Glamping

2. Coverack Camping & Glamping

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Coverack, England · 67 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Traditional family camping near Coverack, with the promise of coast, countryside and Cornish ice cream
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The Camping Field

3. The Camping Field

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(33)
Bodmin, England · 35 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Back-to-basics camping in beautiful Cornish countryside
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Pittaford Farm

4. 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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Rocombe Valley Retreat

5. 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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Roskilly Camping

6. Roskilly Camping

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Helston, England · 20 units · Tents, Motorhomes
A small family run campsite located on the famous ice cream farm, Roskilly’s. On the Lizard in South West Cornwall, the farm is remote and tucked away with a Cornish feel, yet there is plenty to do. The farm has a vast array of animals that you can feed, a large woodland and ponds walk where the cows may be grazing. There are also many stunning beaches and Cornish fishing villages a small walk or drive away. We have a restaurant offering lovely food all day from breakfast to dinner. During the summer season there is also live music performed by local bands on selected evenings. Our campsite offers large grass pitches for tents and camper vans as well as a pristine toilet and shower block and communal area.
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Cornish Tipi Holidays & Camping

7. Cornish Tipi Holidays & Camping

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St Kew, England · 83 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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Tregella Place Camping

8. 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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South Penquite Farm

9. South Penquite Farm

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Bodmin, England · 33 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Location, location, location. Traditional tent camping and Mongolian chic on the moor’s edge.
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Elm Farm Camp, Cafe & Cycle hire

10. Elm Farm Camp, Cafe & Cycle hire

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Redruth, England · 25 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Quiet camping meadows and a friendly café located beside some of Cornwall's most popular cycling routes
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The High Nature Centre

11. The High Nature Centre

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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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Pleasant Streams Farm Camping

12. Pleasant Streams Farm Camping

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St Austell, England · 67 units · Tents, Glamping
Lakeside camping with streams, rope swings and farmyard animals in rural Cornwall
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Secret Spot Camping Saunton

13. 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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South Penquite Farm Glamping

14. South Penquite Farm Glamping

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Bodmin, England · 5 units
Eco-friendly yurt glamping on the edge of Bodmin Moor
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Camp De Lank Cornwall

15. 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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Tremanor Farm

16. Tremanor Farm

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Castledore, England · 50 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Cornish camping with sea views, 5 minutes from the beach and 10 minutes from the Eden Project
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Bakesdown Farm Camping

17. Bakesdown Farm Camping

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Bude, England · 3 units
Small-scale camping and glamping on a 33-acre Cornish farm with separate meadows ensuring space, peace and privacy
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Looe Country Park

18. Looe Country Park

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Looe, England · 2 units
Glamping pods on a quiet camping and caravan park in the Cornish countryside
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Aldridge Mill

19. Aldridge Mill

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Tiverton, England · 5 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
A yurt, a gypsy wagon, and wild camping pitches in a Devon valley.
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Bowhayes Farm - Glamping & Camping

20. Bowhayes Farm - Glamping & Camping

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Sidmouth, England · 12 units · Tents, Glamping
Nearly-wild camping in a Devon cider orchard, 5 miles from the Jurassic Coast
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Where to go

Along the River Tamar

The River Tamar runs through the heart of the AONB, marking the border of Cornwall and Devon. Take a ride on the scenic Tamar Valley Line railway from Plymouth to Gunnislake, and hop off to visit Calstock village, enjoy riverside walks, or have lunch at a country pub. May through October is fishing season, and the river is known for its salmon and trout fishing.

Dartmoor

The River Tavy winds its way north through the Tamar Valley, where you can enjoy woodland walks and pitch your tent at rural camping grounds. Go kayaking or windsurfing at Lopwell Dam, visit the market town of Tavistock, and tuck into a traditional Devonshire cream tea at a local café. Beyond Tavistock, the wild moorlands of the Dartmoor National Park are a natural playground for hikers and campers.

South Devon

Coastal Plymouth lies between two AONBs, with the Tamar Valley to the north and South Devon to the east. Set sail on a boat cruise around the Plymouth Sound, then head along the South Devon coast to enjoy beachside camping and seaside hikes. The blue flag beaches at Bantham and Bigbury on Sea are favorites for summer sunseekers, or visit in winter, when migrating seabirds flock to the coast. 

Cornish coast

Saltash and Torpoint lie on the southwest borders of the Tamar Valley, where the Lynher River meets the Plymouth Sound. Dive into Cornwall’s mining heritage as you explore 18th-century mines, hike along the South West Coast Path, or try wakeboarding and windsurfing along the Hamoaze estuary. To escape the crowds, head to the Rame Peninsula, where you’ll find secluded coves, sea-cliffs walks, and ocean-view campsites. 

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

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