# Meldon Lake and Woods Wild Camping

Seriously simple but beautiful wild camping beside a lake on Dartmoor

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- **Location:** Okehampton, England, United Kingdom
- **Price:** from £20.00/night
- **Rating:** 99% recommend (269 reviews)
- **Sites:** 5
- **Size:** 8 acres
- **Host:** Phil H.

## Overview

Beautiful small lakeside wild camping site, back to nature camping.

No facilities, just a beautiful spot.

Easy walking access to Dartmoor.

500m from national cycling route.

Camp fires permitted, logs supplied.

Well behaved dogs accepted.

Camper vans, trailer tents

Not suitable for motorhomes.

## Highlights

- **Best campervan spots in the UK:** Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2026.
- **Best Hipcamps in South West England:** Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2025.
- **Amazing views:** Hipcampers say this spot has amazing views.
- **Family-friendly:** Recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp is great for families and kids.
- **Nomadic camping:** Best for self-contained campers. There are no toilets, showers, or potable water at this Hipcamp.
- **Phil is a Star Host:** Star Hosts are highly rated, responsive, and committed to providing incredible experiences.

## Amenities

- **Amenities:** Pets, Campfires

## Sites

- **Meldon Lake and Woods** (rv-tent, up to 4 guests, £20.00/night)

## Recent reviews

> Due to the 'no sleeping in vehicles' rule on Dartmoor - we opted for this wild camp stay and it was perfect. We had the space to ourselves on a cold October weekend and the provided firewood was much appreciated! We brought just enough drinking water to get by, and I could collect water from the lake for washing up etc. We'll definitely be back at some point. Do check yourself regularly for ticks - as I saw a couple of them before they had a chance to bite me.
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> - Ali P., October 19, 2026

> Amazing destination and so secluded and quiet, would definitely go again , one of my favourite places I have camped!!! 10/10
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> - Alex C., October 4, 2026

> Dartmoor at its best! No frills, no fuss. Definitely not manicured pitches. We absolutely loved it. Met the host but he wouldn't have come over to us if we hadn't gone to thank him first. A wave would have been enough for him we felt very welcome.
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> - Wendy S., September 27, 2026

> Beautiful and tranquil!!! Hard to believe this spot is close to the A30. Amazing walks right from my van.
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> - Deborah F., September 26, 2026

> Beautifull camping sIte!! Nice and friendly host
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> - Caroline V., September 19, 2026