The coastal town of Paignton is nestled on the beautiful Devon coast in the borough of Torbay, in an area known as the English Riviera. Renowned for its English seaside charm, there are beaches galore and plenty of sightseeing to do in this pretty town, from the zoo to the beach and plenty of adventure. Choose from these Paignton campsites.
Paignton, Devon (2.2 miles)
Located in the Devon hills ten minutes from the beach with indoor and outdoor pools, a shop, bar and restaurant!
4.65 /5
Littlehempston, Totnes, Devon (4.6 miles)
Spacious adults-only glamping site on a welcoming alpaca farm, and just five minutes from Totnes.
4.85 /5
Dartmouth, Devon (5 miles)
Luxury glamping with your own wood-fired hot tub in a charming countryside setting, ten minutes from Dartmouth.
Stokeinteignhead, Newton Abbot, Devon (5.7 miles)
Orchard camping and unique chicken shed pods, five minutes to the beach. Fresh organic produce is available too!
4.91 /5
Stokeinteignhead, Newton Abbot, Devon (5.8 miles)
Family friendly, waterside glamping with onsite fishing ponds. Within 15 minutes of the coast and Torquay!
Kingswear, Devon (5.9 miles)
Off-grid luxury glamping on a farm. Stunning views of the River Dart, only a 15 minute walk from the beach.
Dartmouth, Devon (7.1 miles)
Family friendly, off-grid campsite on a working farm. Ten minutes from Blackpool Sands and Dartmouth.
Denbury, Devon (7.4 miles)
Woodland, wild-style camping with private pitches and fire pits, ten minutes from Dartmoor. Dogs welcome!
4.65 /5
South Devon, Newton Abbot, Devon (7.5 miles)
Small peaceful eco site by Dartmoor National Park, within 30 minutes of Totnes, Ashburton and the coast.
4.76 /5
Totnes, Devon (9.7 miles)
Family friendly campsite on a working farm with spacious pitches and fire pits to hire.
Bovey Tracey, Newton Abbot, Devon (11.2 miles)
Peaceful adult only (16+) and dog friendly park set next to a nature reserve. Just ten minutes from Dartmoor.
4.89 /5
Dawlish Warren, Devon (12 miles)
Award-winning holiday park with indoor and outdoor pools with slides, entertainment, restaurant, bar, gym and spa!
4.69 /5
Avonwick, South Brent, Devon (12 miles)
Idyllic views from your wild pitch, bell tent or shepherd's hut. Enjoy easy access to Dartmoor and Devon's coast.
4.91 /5
Dawlish, Devon (13 miles)
Family holiday park with swimming pools, eateries, entertainment and more. Ten minutes to Dawlish Warren beach!
4.49 /5
Beesands, Kingsbridge, Devon (13.1 miles)
A small and family-friendly back-to-basics site with outstanding sea views across Start Bay. 5 mins from a beach.
4.74 /5
Ugborough, Ivybridge, Devon (13.3 miles)
Award winning family and pet friendly safari tents with hot tubs on the edge of Dartmoor.
Kingsbridge, Devon (13.4 miles)
A 5 star adult only caravan and campsite with super pitches, in the heart of the South Devon AONB and South Hams.
4.68 /5
Ivybridge, Plymouth, Devon (13.7 miles)
Back to basics and dog friendly camping and glamping set just outside of Dartmoor. 20 minutes to the beach!
Dawlish, Devon (13.7 miles)
Small adult only tent and touring site. A 15 minute walk to a train station, a ten minute drive to the beach!
4.65 /5
Chivelstone, Kingsbridge, Devon (14.9 miles)
Tranquil and eco-conscious back-to-basics campsite, within easy reach of beaches at Salcombe and Beesands.
4.69 /5
Littleham, Exmouth, Devon (14.9 miles)
A relaxed, family site with bar/cafe/shop. At the start of the Jurassic Coastline, a mile from East Devon beaches.
4.36 /5
Goodrington, Paignton, Devon (1 miles)
Set on the English Riviera, this is a popular family destination in reach of beaches and Dartmoor National Park.
Paignton, Devon (1.6 miles)
Situated in a stunning location overlooking the sea, Beverley Holidays is where happy holiday memories are made.
Marldon, Paignton, Devon (1.9 miles)
Adult only touring park in the English Riviera. Bar on site, easy access and ideal for Torquay and Paignton.
Stoke Gabriel, Totnes, Devon (2.7 miles)
Quiet family run site set on a working farm in Stoke Gabriel in the glorious South Hams. Dog friendly!
Berry Head, Brixham, Devon (3.9 miles)
A great value caravan and camping site in Torbay, ideal for Torquay, Paignton and Brixham. Family friendly.
Daccombe, Torquay, Devon (4.5 miles)
Scenic, back to nature camping for tents with sunset views to Dartmoor and close to 25 beaches. Dog friendly.
Newton Abbot, Devon (5 miles)
Dog friendly hardstanding pitches with views of Dartmoor, in reach of Torquay and Paignton on the Devon Coast.
Littlehempston, Totnes, Devon (5 miles)
Authentic Mongolian yurts, located in a family friendly, peaceful rural meadow close to the English Riviera.
Newton Abbot, Devon (5.5 miles)
A quiet, country site for tourers with their own facilities, set by a pub and in reach of Dartmoor and the coast.
One of the top attractions in town is the fantastic Paignton Zoo which has a wide variety of animals including snakes, big cats, birds, monkeys and much more. Informative keeper talks and great play areas for kids help make the zoo a wonderful attraction for both younger and older animal lovers - and being open every day except Christmas Day, it's a treat for all the family whatever time of year you visit.
The Geoplay Park on Paignton's seafront has something to appeal to kids of all ages too, from toddlers to teens. This free attraction is designed around the English Riviera’s geological history with several themed areas.
Continuing along the seafront, a stroll along Paignton Pier offers great sea views and typical seaside attractions including dodgems, trampolining, crazy golf and bowling to name just a few. Paignton Sands is set below the pier and is a lovely beach for walks, sandcastle-building and bathing.
Known as one of the most beautiful beaches in the English Riviera, it has calm waters and is a popular spot in the summer.
There are several other great beaches situated close to the town too, such as Goodrington Sands, a clean beach by the steam railway, and Broadsands, a sandy bay with rock pools. The kids will love Occombe Farm too, which is a working farm and nature trail.
Walkers should not miss the Roundham Head walk on the South West Coast Path, which offers pretty sea views across the bay at Goodrington Sands.
If you fancy seeing the sights in a different way, then you could hop on board the Dartmouth Steam Railway or enjoy an exciting boat trip with Paignton Pleasure Cruises or Dartmouth River Boats. Reach Outdoors also run stand up paddleboarding, coasteering and kayaking trips for all ages.
For more water-based fun, a visit to Splashdown Quaywest Waterpark offers eight mat, body and tyre waterslides that the whole family will enjoy.
For something a little more sedate, try Victoria Park's 11 acres of pleasure and recreation grounds, or catch a show at the Palace Theatre which offers a range of performances all year round.
Further afield, there are plenty of other enticing towns and beaches to visit, including Torquay with a range of attractions including the Living Seas coastal zoo and aquarium, Babbacombe Model Village and Brixham’s full size replica ship, The Golden Hind.
Nearby Compton Castle is well worth a visit too.