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 looking for the right campsite, our Top 100 Sites Guide is the perfect companion, as we reveal the best caravan parks from around the UK. Unsurprisingly, Devon proved popular with nine entries making it onto our list. In this round-up, we’re taking a look at them…
The best caravan parks in Devon are…
1. Langstone Manor Holiday Park
2. Appledore Park
3. Barley Meadow Touring Park
4. Hallsdown Farm Touring Park
5. Newberry Valley Park
6. Poole Farm
7. Riverside Caravan & Camping Park
8. Woodland Springs Touring Park
9. Woodlands Caravan & Camping
Langstone Manor Holiday Park
Moortown, Tavistock PL19 9JZ, http://www.langstonemanor.co.uk/
- Open: 19 March – 29 October
- Touring pitches: 40
- Pitch+2+hook-up: £23-£29
The site that won the title of the best caravan park in Devon is a worthy Regional Winner. It’s set in the grounds of Langstone Manor – once the family home of famous poet Samuel Taylor Coleridge – and it now provides visitors with an on-site restaurant and bar.
The picturesque park is found in a sheltered woodland valley on the edge of Dartmoor National Park. It’s a part of the David Bellamy Conservation Scheme, and is a truly tranquil setting, with lots of stunning trees and plants providing wildlife with natural habitats.
As well as touring pitches, you’ll also find camping pods, statics and cottages, along with facilities that include hot showers, toilets, hairdryers, a dishwashing area, laundrette, underfloor heating and a chemical disposal point.
The playground is sure to keep children occupied, while table tennis is also on offer. Dogs are also welcome, although it’s worth noting they need to stay on a lead.
It also makes an excellent base for taking in the stunning star-filled skies on offer at Dartmoor National Park, as well as a great spot if you want to explore the coastline in both Devon and Cornwall.
Key features
- Regional Winner 2022
- Part of the David Bellamy Conservation Scheme
- Tranquil setting
We say…
This year’s Regional Winner is a great campsite to head to if you want to explore some of Devon’s most picturesque destinations.
Appledore Park
Sampford Courtenay, Okehampton EX20 2SR, http://www.appledorepark.co.uk/
- Open: All year
- Touring pitches: 40
- Pitch+2+hook-up: £23-£28
Sitting on the edge of Dartmoor National Park, this scenic site extends for eight acres, within the UNESCO North Devon Biosphere Reserve.
Situated near Okehampton, Appledore Park offers grass or hardstanding pitches with 16A hook-up and drinking water. Anglers will be pleased to hear there is a carp fishing lake, while the owners have planted more than 4,500 trees.
On-site facilities include a heated toilet and shower block with privacy cubicles and a dedicated disabled area. It’s a dog friendly caravan park, with a fenced dog-walk, as well as a dog-shower.
Key features
- Open all year
- On-site carp fishing
- Canine friendly
We say…
With carp fishing, this campsite makes a great spot to head to for some fresh air in a peaceful setting.
Barley Meadow Touring Park
Crockernwell, Exeter EX6 6NR, http://www.barleymeadow.co.uk/
- Open: 18 March – 5 January
- Touring pitches: 52
- Pitch+2+hook-up: £22-£26
This adults-only campsite is ideal for both walkers and cyclists, thanks to the access it provides to the Two Moors Way and Dartmoor National Park.
It’s only 20 minutes from Exeter and is near the A30, yet despite this, it’s a peaceful park in a stunning setting. The landscaped grounds offer visitors beautiful views.
The fully serviced pitches come with fresh-and-waste-water hook-up, while other amenities include showers with underfloor hearing, a disabled toilet and a laundry and washing-up area.
If you’re touring with a canine companion, you’ll be pleased to hear there’s a secure dog-walk, while you can follow a footpath from the site to reach a farm shop and cafe.
Key features
- Adults-only
- Incredible views
We say…
This beautiful site combines excellent facilities with a great location.
Hallsdown Farm Touring Park
Arlington, Barnstaple EX31 4SW, http://www.hallsdownfarm.co.uk/
- Open: 15 March – 31 October
- Touring pitches: 30
- Pitch+2+hook-up: £20-£42
If you’re looking to explore Devon and Exmoor National Park, Hallsdown Farm Touring Park could be the perfect place to head to. It comes with 30 touring pitches, 14 of which are fully serviced hardstanding and have a water tap, grey-water drain and electric hook-up. 2021 saw 10 premium pitches added, all of which offer en-suite facilities.
It’s a site that really does focus on peace and quiet, with no dogs permitted.
You’ll find Woolacombe and Ilfracombe are only 30-minutes away by car, while there are numerous attractions to head to in the area, including Arlington Court, the Carriage Museum and Exmoor Zoological and Conservation Centre.
Key features
- Tranquil
- No dogs allowed
- Adults-only
We say…
If you’re looking for a spot of rest and relaxation, this Devon site is well worth considering.
Newberry Valley Park
Woodlands, Combe Martin EX34 0AT, http://www.newberryvalleypark.co.uk/
- Open: 18 March – 29 October
- Touring pitches: 105
- Pitch+2+hook-up: £22-£48
Found in a stunning valley, Newberry Park is full of wildlife. The family-owned park has a David Bellamy Conservation Award and rabbits, buzzards, badgers, owls and pheasants are regularly spotted. As well as this, the site is home to rescue chickens and four alpacas.
The tranquil setting is dog-friendly, and has ancient woodland, a children’s play area, and you also have the option of hiring chimenea.
The facilities include a shop, shower room with underfloor hearing, a laundrette and a dishwashing room.
Key features
- Canine compatible
- Chimenea available for hire
- Children’s play area
We say…
Newberry Valley Park offers a beautiful setting for getting close to nature.
Poole Farm
St Giles on the Heath, Launceston PL15 9SX, www.poolefarmholidays.com
- Open: All year
- Touring pitches: 5
- Pitch+2+hook-up: £22
This adults-only CL is open all year and sits near the River Tamar. As well as fully serviced touring pitches, there is also a self-catering holiday cottage and a B&B.
One of the traits of the best caravan parks in Devon is being well situated for exploring the region – that’s something this park certainly provides. It makes a great base if you want to visit Bodmin Moor, the Tamar Valley and Dartmoor National Park. The site – which is near Launceston – is also well-placed for heading to Bude or Tintagel, as well as Mevagissey and Polperro.
There is a modern shower room, and is in the process of adding a laundry and washing-up area. Future plans include adding a dog-wash.
Key features
- Open all year
- Adults-only
- CL site
We say…
This CL site is a great base for exploring some of Devon and Cornwall’s most stunning spots.
Riverside Caravan & Camping Park
Marsh Lane, South Molton EX36 3HQ, exmoorriverside.co.uk
- Open: All year
- Touring pitches: 100
- Pitch+2+hook-up: £21-£45
Found only a short distance away from South Molton, Riverside Caravan and Camping Park is a spacious site with 10 acres of woodland trails.
Running through the park is the River Mole, while it’s also an excellent location for taking in Exmoor National Park and North Devon’s coast.
There are good facilities on offer, including a rally field and dog-walk, while a play area should keep the children entertained. Amenities include a shower block with disabled facilities, shop and reception, along with a restaurant / bar. Evening entertainment is also provided at the site.
Key features
- Open all year
- Fishing lakes
- Children’s play area
- Restaurant / bar
We say…
There’s plenty of beauty on offer at a site which is ideal for exploring Exmoor National Park or heading to the coast.
Woodland Springs Touring Park
Venton, Drewsteignton EX6 6PG, woodlandsprings.co.uk
- Open: 1 March – 31 October
- Touring pitches: 80
- Pitch+2+hook-up: £25-£40
If you want to take in Dartmoor, Woodland Springs Touring Park really does make an excellent destination. It’s adults-only, and has touring pitches, camping and glamping pods.
The site is only a 10-minute drive away from the moor’s higher reaches, which are a perfect setting for embarking on a walk, cycle or ride.
Alternatively, you can take the A30 to Exeter – it’s only 18 miles away.
Amenities include new showers, disabled facilities, laundrette, a shop, a barbecue area and a dog-exercise field, while this year, a dozen larger, fully serviced premium pitches have been added.
Key features
- Adults-only
- Premium pitches added this year
We say…
This campsite is ideally placed for exploring Exeter or the moors.
Woodlands Caravan & Camping
Dartmouth TQ9 7DQ, http://www.woodlandsgrove.co.uk/
- Open: 1 April – 30 October
- Touring pitches: 200
- Pitch+2+hook-up: £13.80-£44
Staying at this site also gives you free access to Woodlands Family Theme Park and Falconry Centre, where you can find rides, indoor play areas and entertainment.
Dartmouth is a short drive away, with walks and easy cycling routes in the vicinity – for instance, the Millennium Wood provides some excellent trails.
There’s a dog-walking area, along with fresh-water and waste points. A shop, showers, family rooms and disabled facilities are all provided, as is a games room which offers table tennis, pool and TV.
Key features
- Free access to Woodlands Family Theme Park and Falconry Centre
- Near Dartmouth
- Games room
We say…
Whether you choose to explore Dartmouth, go for a walk in the Millennium Wood, or visit Woodlands Family Theme Park and Falconry Centre, there will be plenty to keep you occupied.
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