41 back to basics campsites in Devon

Barhams Woodland Camping, Denbury, DevonPlaceholder image
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Denbury, Devon

4.79 /5

35 reviews

100%

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Woodland, wild-style camping with private pitches and fire pits, ten minutes from Dartmoor. Dogs welcome!

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Chivelstone, Kingsbridge, Devon

4.63 /5

45 reviews

89%

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Tranquil and eco-conscious back-to-basics campsite, within easy reach of beaches at Salcombe and Beesands.

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South Milton, Kingsbridge, Devon

4.78 /5

39 reviews

97%

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A hidden gem, just a short stroll to the beautiful South Milton Sands beach. Fires welcome and pub nearby.

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Barnstaple, Devon

4.82 /5

11 reviews

100%

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Almost wild camping in Exmoor National Park on the North Devon Coast with fantastic sea views. Dog friendly.

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Croyde, Devon

Family and dog friendly campsite with sea views and spacious pitches. Five minute walk from Croyde Bay!

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Beesands, Kingsbridge, Devon

4.69 /5

36 reviews

97%

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A small and family-friendly back-to-basics site with outstanding sea views across Start Bay. 5 mins from a beach.

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Loxhore, Barnstaple, Devon

4.85 /5

12 reviews

100%

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Peaceful eco campsite set on a family farm on the National Trust's Arlington Court estate, close to Exmoor.

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Broadbury, Devon

4.76 /5

9 reviews

100%

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A pretty, secluded campsite in rural Devon, edging Dartmoor offering unique glamping igloos, an Airstream and more.

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Braunton, Devon

4.77 /5

15 reviews

100%

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Simple and off-grid rural camping set on an organic farm minutes away from Devon's surf beaches and Tarka Trail.

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Ilfracombe, Devon

4.88 /5

5 reviews

80%

would recommend

Rustic, back-to-nature camping with campfires and glamping. Within ten minutes of Ilfracombe and the coast!

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Bideford, Devon

4.97 /5

8 reviews

100%

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A beautiful off-grid eco glamping site situated in North Devon. Disconnect and reconnect with nature

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Drakes View Certificated Location, Plymstock, Plymouth, DevonPlaceholder image
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Plymstock, Plymouth, Devon

Small, back to basics touring site with sea views over Plymouth Sound. Open all year round and dog friendly.

Dyers Meadows Camping, Bideford, DevonPlaceholder image
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Bideford, Devon

Relaxed, eco campsite surrounded by wildlife. Just ten minutes to the coast and Milky Way Adventure Park.

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Hatherleigh, Okehampton, Devon

4.82 /5

20 reviews

100%

would recommend

Small, peaceful site nestled in beautiful farmland. Wild camping, traditional camping, and glamping available.

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Reforge Retreat, Black Torrington, Beaworthy, DevonPlaceholder image

Black Torrington, Beaworthy, Devon

Green and tranquil 20 acre glampsite with private bathrooms, set between the Cornish and Devon coasts and Dartmoor.

Freshwell Camping, Croyde, DevonPlaceholder image

Croyde, Devon

Two mins' walk from Croyde Beach, summer camping and glamping by the sand and surfing of the NT's Baggy Point.

Ruby Country Camping, Pullworth Cross, Highampton, DevonPlaceholder image

Pullworth Cross, Highampton, Devon

An eco natural meadow campsite, 2 miles from Hatherleigh in West Devon.

Little Harford, Tedburn St Mary, Exeter, DevonPlaceholder image

Tedburn St Mary, Exeter, Devon

Back-to-basics off-grid almost wild woodland camping with a river running through the site, 15 minutes to Dartmoor.

South Dean Camping, Barnstaple, DevonPlaceholder image

Barnstaple, Devon

Panoramic views of the sea and countryside from grass camping pitches for tents and campervans. Located on Exmoor.

Quarry Lake Camping, Dartmouth, DevonPlaceholder image

Dartmouth, Devon

Family friendly, off-grid campsite on a working farm. Ten minutes from Blackpool Sands and Dartmouth.

Hennock Hideaways, Bovey Tracey, Newton Abbot, DevonPlaceholder image

Bovey Tracey, Newton Abbot, Devon

Basic camping with stunning views, nestled above the Teign Valley on the edge of Dartmoor National Park.

Silver View Campsite, Combe Martin, DevonPlaceholder image

Combe Martin, Devon

Pop-up campsite with stunning coastal and countryside views in Exmoor National Park, five minutes from the beach.

Orchard Lodge Camping, Crediton, DevonPlaceholder image

Crediton, Devon

Back to basics camping in a scenic cider apple orchard, just 30 minutes from Exeter and Dartmoor. Dog friendly.

Cool Cow Camping, Kingsbridge, DevonPlaceholder image

Kingsbridge, Devon

Relaxed, family friendly camping site with tent and campervan pitches just a short walk from South Milton beach.

Wilton Farm, South Pool, DevonPlaceholder image

South Pool, Devon

Eight acre, dog friendly campsite situated in beautiful South Devon. Eco friendly site, set near lovely beaches.

Harmony Wood Naturist Campsite Certificated Site, Longdown, Exeter, DevonPlaceholder image

Longdown, Exeter, Devon

A small, back to basics naturist site on the outskirts of Exeter, for off grid green camping.

Cockingford Farm, Newton Abbot, DevonPlaceholder image

Newton Abbot, Devon

Back-to-basics touring and camping on Dartmoor, set on a working farm with a river. Ideal for Scout groups.

Middle Ruckham Campsite, Tiverton, DevonPlaceholder image

Tiverton, Devon

Secluded camping in wildflower meadows on a natural organic farm, set between Dartmoor and Exmoor National Parks.

Didwell Farm Campsite, Kingsbridge, DevonPlaceholder image

Kingsbridge, Devon

Small, peaceful, family-friendly field site on a working farm with breathtaking views. One mile from the beach.

Higher Aunemouth Campsite, Kingsbridge, DevonPlaceholder image

Kingsbridge, Devon

Small, family owned and rustic site with basic facilities, close to the superb beach at Bantham.

Rainbow Retreat, Exeter, DevonPlaceholder image

Exeter, Devon

Eco camping and glamping in a shaded woodland with a communal kitchen, fire pit and BBQ. Ten minutes to Exeter!

Dunwell Farm, Ivybridge, Plymouth, DevonPlaceholder image

Ivybridge, Plymouth, Devon

Back to basics and dog friendly camping and glamping set just outside of Dartmoor. 20 minutes to the beach!

Wolf Meadows Farm, High Bickington, Umberleigh, DevonPlaceholder image

High Bickington, Umberleigh, Devon

Wild riverside, woodland camping and pods by Devon's River Taw. Just 40 mins' drive from Dartmoor and beaches.

Porte Meadows, Barnstaple, DevonPlaceholder image

Barnstaple, Devon

Spacious camping set on the edge of Exmoor, with lovely views over the hills of Devon.

Wray Valley Camping, Newton Abbot, DevonPlaceholder image

Newton Abbot, Devon

Almost wild camping in Dartmoor National Park with direct access to the Wray Valley Trail. Campfires allowed.

Stonechat Meadow, Winkleigh, DevonPlaceholder image

Winkleigh, Devon

Tranquil all year round touring and glamping site, surrounded by nature and near Dartmoor and the Tarka Trail.

Moretonhampstead Sports and Community Centre, Moretonhampstead, DevonPlaceholder image

Moretonhampstead, Devon

A back to basics base on Dartmoor with fabulous views, great walks and tennis courts. Family friendly.

Passaford Meadow Campsite, Hatherleigh, DevonPlaceholder image

Hatherleigh, Devon

Chooose your own pitch at this peaceful, rural off grid campsite a short walk from Hatherleigh town centre.

Horizontal Leisure Club, Trusham, Newton Abbot, DevonPlaceholder image

Trusham, Newton Abbot, Devon

Stunning views from wild camping pitches on a working organic farm.

High House Farm, South Devon, Salcombe, DevonPlaceholder image

South Devon, Salcombe, Devon

A back-to-basics site for campervans and motorhomes in Devon, with sea views over the charming town of Salcombe.

Woodlands Certificated Location, Newton Abbot, DevonPlaceholder image

Newton Abbot, Devon

Secluded, lawned off-grid touring site surrounded by stream and private mature woodland. Dogs and children welcome.

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