Dartmoor Wild Camping

We have two main campsites available for wild camping on Dartmoor. 

Riverside Campsite

• Natural camping site.
• Spans the Cowsic river with an ancient clapper bridge.
• Peaceful and tranquil.
• Sheltered from most winds.
• Communal fire pits.
• Nearby parking.
• Boggy in places, insect repellant is highly advisable during warmer months and the river can become a raging torrent during high rainfall – please be very aware of this if you have children.
• Can be booked for exclusive use.
• Composting toilet provided during July–August.
• Please see the map at the bottom of this page.

Leat Campsite

• Situated in a field alongside the Devonport Leat.
• Well sheltered from the prevailing westerly wind.
• Spectacular views across the surrounding moorland.
• Within 100 metres of vehicle access.
• Suitable for larger groups such as schools or Duke Of Edinburgh.
• Can be booked for exclusive use.
• Composting toilet provided during July–August.

Facilities

• Water is available from a tap just outside the farmyard.
• Firewood is available to buy.
• A composting toilet is available to hire – please enquire when booking. During July–August one is provided on each campsite for all campers to use.
• No other facilities are available.

Exclusive Use for Groups

Both our campsites are available for exclusive use by groups. Prior booking is essential – please contact us for more details.

Rules

Please make sure you have read our rules before booking.

Prices

Please note that in addition to the prices below we charge a small fee to cover the cost of our online booking service. The fee will be shown in the checkout.

Dogs are free but must be well behaved, particularly around livestock.

Prior booking is essential.

Riverside Campsite

September–May

£5 per person per night.
Exclusive use £125 per night – please contact us to book.

June

£7.50 per adult per night.
£4 per under-14 per night.
Exclusive use £125 per night – please contact us to book.

July–August

£10 per adult per night.
£5 per under-14 per night.
Exclusive use £125 per night – please contact us to book.
Composting toilet provided during July–August.

Leat Campsite

September–June

£5 per person per night.
Exclusive use £100 per night – please contact us to book.

July–August

£5 per adult per night.
£2.50 per under-14 per night.
Exclusive use £100 per night – please contact us to book.
Composting toilet provided during July–August.

Camper van pitches

£10 per van per night.