There’s a lot to do when you visit Devon – it’s always a popular touring destination, with the two coastlines and two national parks providing plenty of beauty. If you’re thinking of heading to the picturesque spot for your holiday this year, you’ll want to make sure you choose one of the best caravan parks in Devon to stay at – that’s where this guide comes in.

Whether you want to explore the national parks in Exmoor and Dartmoor or treat yourself to a tasty Devonshire cream tea, there will certainly be plenty to keep you occupied when you explore this region. If you feel like a spot of surfing, Woolacombe and Croyde are well worth visiting, while you can head to some of the area’s quaint villages, such as Clovelly.

If you turn inland, the moors provide a beautiful setting for a walk; alternatively, the south coast offers the English Riviera’s Paignton and Torquay, as well as the Jurassic Coast.

When you’re choosing the best caravan parks to stay at, our Top 100 Sites Guide is the perfect companion, as we reveal the standout options to stay at from around the UK. Devon proved popular this year, with 13 sites making it into our Top 100, an increase from the 10 entries that featured last year. In this round-up, we’re taking a look at them…

If you’re unable to choose between Devon and neighbouring Cornwall, be sure to take a look at our guide to the best caravan parks in Cornwall too – it’s bound to help you choose the site for you.

What is the best caravan park in Devon?

Our Regional Winner and the best caravan park in Devon is Newberry Valley Park, a campsite that allows guests to connect with nature, thanks to the abundance of wildlife in the area. With fishing and good facilities also provided, the site provides an excellent base for exploring some of the highlights of the region, including the South-West Coast Path and Exmoor.

The best Devon caravan parks:

Newberry Valley Park
Exe Valley Caravan Site
Hallsdown Farm Touring Park
Langstone Manor Holiday Park
Oakdown Touring & Holiday Caravan Park
Oakmoor Touring Park
Parkers Farm Holiday Park
Poole Farm
Ross Park
Smytham Holiday Park
Stowford Farm Meadows
Woodland Springs Touring Park
Yeatheridge Farm Caravan & Camping Park

The best caravan parks in Devon are:

Newberry Valley Park

Woodlands, Combe Martin EX34 0AT, newberryvalleypark.co.uk

Newberry Valley Park
  • Tel: 01271 882 334
  • Open: 15 March – 27 October
  • Touring pitches: 105
  • Pitch+2+hook-up: From £30

Huge congratulations to our Regional Winner and the best caravan park in Devon, Newberry Valley Park! The 60-acre campsite lies on the outskirts of the pretty village of Combe Martin, in a setting of woodland and fields. The site offers spacious pitches, including premier hardstanding pitches, which are block-paved and come with a bollard, hook-up, a water tap, a waste drain and a picnic bench.

Facilities include a play park, a dog field, 11 heated shower rooms, a dishwashing area, a launderette and a shop, as well as a disabled-access shower room and a baby-changing area. Fishing is also available in the two-acre lake (a rod licence is required). The site is home to a range of wildlife, with rabbits, badgers, owls, pheasants and deer among the animals you might see – and don’t forget to say hello to the campsite’s four resident alpacas, either!

Visit Combe Martin to take in the beauty of the Devon coast as you try kayaking or paddleboarding. Walkers can join the South West Coast Path or head to the gorgeous scenery of nearby Exmoor.

The site has been busy carrying out improvements for 2024, with upgrades to its Wi-Fi and the water flow to the facilities block. The children’s play park has also had some new additions.

You said…

  • Great location in a valley setting, with good facilities and convenient for the South West Coast Path.
  • Perfect location and a beautifully presented site with high-quality amenities and fantastic staff.
  • Immaculately kept and a short walk from the beach.

Exe Valley Caravan Site

Bridgetown, Dulverton TA22 9JN, exevalleycamping.co.uk

Exe Valley Caravan Site
  • Tel: 01643 851 432
  • Open: 15 March – 14 October
  • Touring pitches: 50
  • Pitch+2+hook-up: From £25

This four-acre campsite lies in Exmoor National Park, with each of its spacious pitches alongside the River Exe or Exe Valley’s mill stream. The site is ideal for lovers of the natural world, as more than 50 types of bird have been spotted here, while the moors host red deer and ponies.

Site amenities are housed in the old milking parlour and machine shop, and free fly-fishing is permitted along 600 yards of the River Exe. As well as exploring Exmoor, guests can catch a bus from the site to Dulverton, or head for Minehead to ride on the West Somerset Railway.

You said…

  • Beautiful site, with dog-wash, and there’s a bus stop outside.
  • It ticks all the boxes for both facilities and location.

Hallsdown Farm Touring Park

Arlington, Barnstaple EX31 4SW, hallsdownfarm.co.uk

Hallsdown Farm Touring Park
  • Tel: 01271 850 847
  • Open: 15 March – 31 October
  • Touring pitches: 30
  • Pitch+2+hook-up: From £24 (metered electricity)

The best caravan parks in Devon are well situated for exploring the highlights of the region, and that’s certainly the case here. Whether you want to explore the South West Coast Path, walk in Exmoor National Park or visit Devon’s stunning beaches, Hallsdown Farm can cater for you.

The site prioritises peace for its guests – it’s an adults-only caravan park and doesn’t permit dogs. Each of the spacious pitches comes with 16A electric hook-up and an individual water tap, while
premium pitches are also on offer, which have a private en suite toilet and a shower.

Free Wi-Fi is available and there’s a well-stocked farm shop not far away.

You said…

  • It’s so quiet and peaceful. The owners are very friendly and would do anything for you.
  • This really has been my favourite tranquil site so far and I will definitely return.

Langstone Manor Holiday Park

Moortown, Tavistock PL19 9JZ, langstonemanor.co.uk

Langstone Manor Holiday Park
  • Tel: 01822 613 371
  • Open: 16 March – 2 November
  • Touring pitches: 40
  • Pitch+2+hook-up: From £30

Last year’s Regional Winner for Devon sits in a wooded valley on the south-west edge of Dartmoor National Park, with pitches providing views of surrounding landscapes.

The site, in the grounds of Langstone Manor, is perfectly placed for excursions into both Devon and Cornwall, while the town of Tavistock is nearby. After a day spent exploring, there’s the option of heading to the manor house’s restaurant for a good meal. Other facilities include a shop, a kids’ play area, launderette and showers, all on a site that has a David Bellamy Gold Conservation Award.

You said…

  • A very welcoming site, well laid out. It was nice to have a proper pub/restaurant onsite.
  • Excellent site with access to Dartmoor. Great facilities.

Oakdown Touring & Holiday Caravan Park

Gatedown Lane, Weston, Sidmouth EX10 OPT, oakdown.co.uk

Oakdown Touring & Holiday Caravan Park
  • Tel: 01297 680 387
  • Open: 15 March – 2 November
  • Touring pitches: 110
  • Pitch+2+hook-up: From £25.35

Set in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Oakdown offers a picturesque touring base for exploring the Jurassic Coast. If you’re touring with a dog, you’re bound to appreciate
Clean Paws, the site’s bespoke dog-wash, which offers a bath, hot-water shower and hairdryer.

Other facilities include a café, a play area and pitch and putt. Sidmouth is only a couple of miles away, while Exeter, Lyme Regis and Dartmoor can all be explored. Spot local birdlife by heading to one of the site’s hides, or follow the trail that leads to Devon’s Donkey Sanctuary.

You said…

  • The facilities are second to none, always spotlessly clean.
  • The staff are always on hand and are very friendly. We’ve been coming here for years and love it!

Oakmoor Touring Park

Dunley Lane, Bovey Tracey, Devon TQ13 9PW, oakmoortouringpark.co.uk

Oakmoor Touring Park
  • Tel: 01364 654 199
  • Open: 28 March – 28 September
  • Touring pitches: 47
  • Pitch+2+hook-up: From £25

Providing spacious pitches, Oakmoor lies on the South Dartmoor border and is ideal for lovers of the natural world, with deer, buzzards, owls and pheasants just some of the visitors to be encountered.

Head to Chudleigh Knighton Heath Nature Reserve to enjoy the Ant Trail, or Stover Country Park for some birdwatching. Other destinations to visit include Hennock, Ashburton and Chudleigh Knighton, and Torquay, on the English Riviera.

Site facilities include showers and toilets, as well as a shop stocking essentials.

You said…

  • This is a well-presented site with access to the village pub and public transport.
  • The owners took the trouble to chat with visitors. You were made to feel welcome.

Parkers Farm Holiday Park

Higher Mead Farm, Ashburton, Devon TQ13 7LJ, parkersfarmholidays.co.uk

Parkers Farm Holiday Park
  • Tel: 01364 654 869
  • Open: 29 March – 2 November
  • Touring pitches: 100
  • Pitch+2+hook-up: From £22

Providing beautiful views of Dartmoor National Park, Parkers Farm is ideally placed for trips around Devon, thanks to its proximity to the A38.

Amenities include shower and toilet blocks, a shop, free Wi-Fi, a launderette, a six-acre dog-walk, children’s play area and a football pitch. The dog-friendly bar and restaurant is open during the main season, where evening entertainment can be enjoyed.

Another highlight of the high season will be farm walks and tractor rides, with a chance to meet the resident animals, too.

You said…

  • A lovely, friendly, family-run site in a great location for exploring Dartmoor.
  • Farm tour and tractor ride are lovely. Team are so welcoming; nothing was a problem.

Poole Farm

St Giles on the Heath, Launceston PL15 9SX, poolefarmholidays.com

Poole Farm
  • Tel: 01566 777 924
  • Open: All year
  • Touring pitches: 5
  • Pitch+2+hook-up: £28 (unit rate charge for excessive electric)

Located on the Devon-Cornwall border by the beautiful River Tamar, Poole Farm CL is ideally placed as a quiet setting for exploring both counties.

Destinations to visit include Bodmin Moor, Dartmoor, Looe and Tintagel. Alternatively, you can relax on the site’s swinging seat in the dog-walk while just soaking up the surroundings.

Each pitch is hardstanding, providing 16A electric hook-up and water, as well as access to free Wi-Fi, a warm-water dog-wash and a shop. The shower room has been refurbished recently. Guests have the option of having hot food delivered to their pitch.

You said…

  • A perfect CL.
  • I don’t believe you will find another CL that ticks as many boxes as Poole Farm.

Ross Park

The Old Barn, Ipplepen, Newton Abbot TQ12 5TT, rossparkcaravanpark.co.uk

Ross Park
  • Tel: 01803 812 983
  • Open: 16 March – 13 October
  • Touring pitches: 110
  • Pitch+2+hook-up: From £26.50

Whether you want to enjoy beautiful views of Dartmoor or have access to the English Riviera’s 22 miles of coastline, Ross Park can deliver. It’s a peaceful site, with individually landscaped pitches – hedgerows and floral displays provide privacy.

Facilities include an indoor soft play area, a snooker room, centrally heated amenities block, dog-exercise area and a launderette. Opposite the site is a golf course, and other
destinations to visit include Dartmouth, Salcombe and Exeter. Pubs and restaurants can be found nearby.

You said…

  • Our favourite place, owing to its cleanliness, landscaped pitches and friendly staff.
  • It’s a place that you just keep coming back to.

Smytham Holiday Park

Little Torrington EX38 8PU, smytham.co.uk

Smytham Holiday Park
  • Tel: 01805 622 110
  • Open: 14 March – 2 November
  • Touring pitches: 97
  • Pitch+2+hook-up: From £23

Set in 33 acres of beautifully well-maintained grounds in North Devon, Smytham Holiday Park is also home to a variety of wildlife and over the years, has won numerous David Bellamy Gold Conservation Awards.

The site offers access to the Tarka Trail, a route taking in coast and moorland settings. During the high season, the outdoor solar heated pool can be used. There are a variety of pitch types, including luxury pitches with their own en suite washroom and toilet. Facilities include a dog-exercise paddock, dog-wash and kids’ play area.

You said…

  • An amazing campsite with great staff! Nothing is ever too much trouble.
  • The site facilities are excellent and maintained to a high standard.

Stowford Farm Meadows

Berry Down, Combe Martin EX34 0PW, stowford.co.uk

Stowford Farm Meadows
  • Tel: 01271 882 476
  • Open: All year
  • Touring pitches: 700
  • Pitch+2+hook-up: From £27

This North Devon campsite lies in 500 acres of picturesque countryside and woodland. Each pitch is spacious and offers electric hook-up – other facilities include a takeaway, dog-walking areas, a farm shop and an accessories shop.

There will be plenty to keep guests busy, with an indoor pool open all year, woodland walks, a pitch and putt course, two bars where evening entertainment is held during the high season, and a horse-riding centre.

The site is ideally placed for Woolacombe and Croyde, and other nearby destinations include Ilfracombe, Lynmouth and Exmoor National Park.

You said…

  • Great views, great walks, lots to do – what’s not to love?
  • This is the best site we’ve stayed on, with plenty to do.

Woodland Springs Touring Park

Venton, Drewsteignton, Devon EX6 6PG, woodlandsprings.co.uk

Woodland Springs Touring Park
  • Tel: 01647 231 648
  • Open: 1 March – 31 October
  • Touring pitches: 85
  • Pitch+2+hook-up: From £26

As an adults-only campsite set within Dartmoor National Park, Woodland Springs offers a tranquil base for exploring the moors, and access to the A30. Amenities include a small shop, a dog-exercise field, and showers and hot water, as well as free Wi-Fi.

Take the short drive to the higher parts of the moors, and enjoy walking, cycling or riding in gorgeous surroundings. Alternatively, stroll along the famous Jurassic Coast or the
South West Coast Path. Other destinations include Plymouth, The Eden Project and Exeter.

You said…

  • A haven of peace and nature, a perfect base for exploring Dartmoor.
  • This site is spotless, well kept, peaceful and a credit to its owners.

Yeatheridge Farm Caravan & Camping Park

East Worlington, Crediton, Devon EX17 4TN, yeatheridge.co.uk

Yeatheridge Farm Caravan & Camping Park
  • Tel: 01884 860 330
  • Open: 15 March – 13 October
  • Touring pitches: 103
  • Pitch+2+hook-up: From £17 plus metered hook-up

Situated in the heart of Devon, Yeatheridge Farm is a really family-friendly campsite with a host of amenities onsite. Two heated indoor pools are open throughout the season, while the Bull Pen Club is a licensed bar and restaurant serving local ale.

The site also provides two fishing lakes, one stocked with carp, bream, tench, crucians and rudd, and the other with tench and carp (a rod licence is needed). Children can meet the resident animals in the stables, and make use of two play areas. The site also offers a dog-exercise area and a shop.

You said…

  • Perfect family-run campsite with spotlessly clean facilities and a well-priced shop and bar.
  • Great value for money, with plenty of activities for all ages.

Check out our guide to the best family caravan parks if you’re touring with your family – these are sites that will offer something for everyone.


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