Best campsites in Devon: 8 top parks for 2026

Devon draws campervan and caravan travellers back year after year, and the best campsites in Devon reflect just how varied this county really is: dramatic coastline, rolling farmland, ancient woodland and Dartmoor on the doorstep. This guide covers 8 top Devon campsites recommended by Camplify's community of owners and hirers, from family-friendly holiday parks near the South Devon coast to quieter, countryside sites along the East Devon AONB. If you're driving from Cardiff, you're looking at roughly two and a half hours to reach Devon, making it an easy long weekend from South Wales or [Bristol](https://www.paulcamper.de/wohnmobil-mieten/bristol/) via the M5.

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South Devon campsites: family parks near the coast

Lady's Mile Holiday Park

Lady's Mile Holiday Park sits just outside Dawlish Warren on the South Devon coast, placing you within easy reach of both the beach and the Exe Estuary Nature Reserve. It's one of the most popular campsites in Devon among Camplify travellers, and the pitch quality is a big part of that. Hardstanding and grass pitches are well maintained, electric hook-up is available throughout, and the facilities block is kept to a good standard.

Family camping is the park's strongest suit. There's a heated outdoor swimming pool, an indoor pool, and enough on-site entertainment to keep younger travellers occupied without needing to leave the site. That said, the location means you're also close to Dawlish town, the coastal railway path and Exmouth, so there's genuine reason to explore beyond the gate.

Camplify owners who know the South Devon area consistently point to Lady's Mile as the right choice for first-time campervan hirers travelling with children. Pitches are spacious enough for larger motorhomes, and the motorhome service point makes longer stays straightforward. Bank holiday camping here fills up fast, so book as early as possible for summer school holidays.

Quick facts:

• Distance: Approximately 12 miles south of Exeter

• Best for: Families, first-time hirers, beach breaks

• Key facilities: Electric hook-up, heated indoor and outdoor pools, motorhome service point, shop, entertainment

• Book ahead: School summer holidays and bank holiday weekends

Mill Park Campsite

Set in a sheltered valley on the edge of Berrynarbor village in North Devon, Mill Park Campsite offers a noticeably different atmosphere to the larger coastal parks. Hirers who've stayed here rate it highly for its quieter setting and well-run facilities, which include a small outdoor heated pool, a licensed bar and a café serving hot food. It's a good-value option for camping in Devon without the crowds of the more prominent South Devon sites.

The site sits a short drive from Combe Martin and Ilfracombe, making it a practical base for exploring the North Devon coast and Exmoor National Park. Footpaths lead directly from the site into the surrounding countryside, which appeals to travellers who want rambling access without driving to a trailhead. Pitches are available with and without electric hook-up, and the park is dog friendly, which matters on a long trip with the family pet.

Camplify trip data shows that North Devon routes attract a strong mix of couples and families travelling in motorhomes, and Mill Park suits both well. Owners familiar with the north coast recommend arriving on a Sunday to avoid the weekend changeover rush on the approach roads through Combe Martin.

Quick facts:

• Distance: Approximately 50 miles north of Exeter, near Ilfracombe

• Best for: Couples, dog-friendly breaks, Exmoor and North Devon Coast access

• Key facilities: Electric hook-up, heated outdoor pool, licensed bar, café, dog-friendly pitches

• Book ahead: July and August, and Exmoor walking season in May and June

Camping in Devon's countryside: East Devon and coastal estuaries

Newberry Valley Park

Newberry Valley Park occupies a position above Combe Martin Bay on the North Devon coast, with views across the Bristol Channel that make it immediately distinctive. Well-rated by the Camplify community, it attracts hirers who want coastal scenery without being on a sprawling holiday park. The terraced pitches take some manoeuvring in a larger motorhome, so owners in the area advise checking pitch suitability when booking if you're in a vehicle over seven metres.

The village of Combe Martin is walkable from the site, which means a pub dinner or a trip to the bakery doesn't require moving your vehicle. The beach at the bottom of the valley is reached via a short walk down through the village. It's a pebbly cove rather than a wide sandy beach, but the setting is genuinely dramatic and far less busy than the wider Devon resort beaches in peak season.

For those planning a longer Devon loop, Newberry Valley pairs well with a night at a more rural inland site. Camplify owners who know the North Devon route suggest combining it with a stop on Exmoor for a well-rounded trip that mixes coastal and moorland landscapes.

Quick facts:

• Distance: Approximately 50 miles north-west of Exeter, Combe Martin

• Best for: Coastal views, couples, small-to-medium motorhomes

• Key facilities: Electric hook-up, sea views, village access on foot, dog friendly

• Book ahead: Late July to August and the spring bank holiday weekend

Andrewshayes Holiday Park

Andrewshayes Holiday Park is set on a working farm near Axminster in East Devon, close to the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site and the Devon and Dorset border. A favourite spot for Camplify hirers covering the South West, it offers a rural base from which Lyme Regis, Seaton and the coastal villages of East Devon are all within 20 minutes by road. The farm setting gives it a character that larger purpose-built parks rarely replicate.

Facilities are well-rounded: electric hook-up across the touring pitches, a swimming pool, a small shop, and a café. The site is pet friendly and genuinely geared up for dogs, with open space around the farm where animals are walked. Hirers who've stayed here rate the friendliness of the welcome and the cleanliness of the amenity blocks as consistent highlights across visits.

East Devon rewards slower travel, and this site works well as a two or three-night base rather than a single overnight stop. From Cardiff, it's around three hours, making it reachable on a Friday evening without too much stress, which is exactly how many Camplify regulars approach the trip.

Quick facts:

• Distance: Approximately 25 miles east of Exeter, near Axminster

• Best for: Couples, dog owners, Jurassic Coast access

• Key facilities: Electric hook-up, swimming pool, shop, café, pet-friendly pitches

• Book ahead: Summer school holidays and the May bank holiday

Top campsites near Exeter and the Exe Estuary

Cofton Holidays

Cofton Holidays is a sizeable touring and holiday park near Starcross on the Exe Estuary, a few miles from Dawlish. Popular among Camplify travellers for its breadth of facilities and its reliable pitch quality, it suits families and couples equally well. The estuary location is a draw in itself: the Exe offers excellent birdwatching, cycling along the waterside path to Exmouth, and easy access to Dawlish Warren's beach and nature reserve.

The park runs to a high standard with an indoor swimming pool, a pub-style bar and restaurant on site, and a well-stocked shop. Electric hook-up and hardstanding pitches are available, and motorhome service facilities are in place. Touring units of most sizes are accommodated, though it's worth confirming availability for the largest outfits during peak periods.

Camplify's community of owners and hirers regularly includes Cofton as part of a wider South Devon circuit, often combining it with a night or two on Dartmoor or heading further west towards Cornwall. If you're planning a longer trip along the South West coast, the best campsites in Cornwall are a natural next stop after Devon.

Quick facts:

• Distance: Approximately 10 miles south of Exeter, near Starcross

• Best for: Families, Exe Estuary access, longer touring stays

• Key facilities: Electric hook-up, hardstanding pitches, indoor pool, bar and restaurant, motorhome service point, shop

• Book ahead: All of July and August, Easter weekend

Kings Down Tail Caravan & Camping Park

Kings Down Tail Caravan & Camping Park sits in a quiet valley near Branscombe in East Devon, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty that remains one of the least developed stretches of the Devon coast. The site is smaller and more sheltered than the larger parks, which is precisely its appeal for hirers who want a quieter experience away from holiday park entertainment. Branscombe village, with its thatched cottages and National Trust-owned forge, is a short walk away.

The park is well set up for camping in Devon with a relaxed pace in mind: clean facilities, electric hook-up pitches and good access to the coastal path. The beach at Branscombe is a short drive or a longer walk down through the valley. Hirers who've stayed here rate the peacefulness and the quality of the surrounding walking very highly, particularly outside the peak summer weeks.

This is one for travellers who already know Devon reasonably well and want something beyond the main resort areas. Combine it with a stop at Oakdown or Andrewshayes for an East Devon itinerary with real variety.

Quick facts:

• Distance: Approximately 18 miles east of Exeter, near Branscombe

• Best for: Couples, walkers, quieter off-peak breaks

• Key facilities: Electric hook-up, quiet pitches, coastal path access, dog friendly

• Book ahead: August and the Jurassic Coast walking season in May and June

Best campsites in Devon's East Devon AONB

Oakdown Holiday Park

Oakdown Holiday Park is a well-regarded touring park near Sidmouth in East Devon, set back from the coast in a woodland-edged environment that feels distinctly calmer than the busier South Devon resorts. A go-to for Camplify regulars covering the East Devon coast, it's particularly well suited to motorhome and caravan hirers looking for reliable, well-maintained facilities in a peaceful setting. The park has won environmental awards over the years, which reflects in the care taken with the grounds.

Hardstanding and grass pitches are available, all with electric hook-up, and the amenity blocks are kept to a high standard. Sidmouth itself is one of Devon's more elegant seaside towns, with an Esplanade, independent shops and a strong calendar of events including the famous folk festival in August. The park sits about a mile and a half outside the town, making it walkable or a very short drive.

Owners who know East Devon well flag Oakdown as a good choice for hirers who want a Regency seaside town experience alongside their camping. It's a step away from the more commercial resort atmosphere, and Camplify hirers travelling with older children or as couples particularly appreciate that balance.

Quick facts:

• Distance: Approximately 14 miles east of Exeter, near Sidmouth

• Best for: Couples, motorhome tourers, Sidmouth town access

• Key facilities: Electric hook-up, hardstanding pitches, well-maintained amenity blocks, dog friendly

• Book ahead: Sidmouth Folk Festival week in August, school summer holidays

Sea View Campsite

Sea View Campsite delivers on its name with pitches that look out towards the Devon coastline near Brixham in South Devon, placing you in Torbay with Dartmouth, Paignton and the South West Coast Path all within reach. The site has a straightforward, no-frills approach that appeals to hirers who want a coastal position without the full holiday park setup. It's a good-value choice among the best campsites Devon has to offer for those prioritising location over on-site entertainment.

Torbay is well served by local roads and the coastal ferry services that connect Brixham, Torquay and Dartmouth in summer, which means leaving the motorhome on pitch for a day is a practical option. The surrounding area suits families and couples equally, and the South West Coast Path passes close by for anyone keen on a stretch of coastal rambling. Electric hook-up is available and the site is dog friendly.

Feedback from Camplify's community of owners and hirers points to Torbay as a reliably warm microclimate by Devon standards, which makes it a solid choice for a spring bank holiday trip when the rest of the country is still deciding whether to trust the weather. For more inspiration along the South West coast, the 5 Best Weymouth Campsites are worth a look if you're continuing east into Dorset.

Quick facts:

• Distance: Approximately 25 miles south of Exeter, near Brixham

• Best for: Families, coastal access, spring and summer breaks

• Key facilities: Electric hook-up, sea views, dog-friendly pitches, coastal path access

• Book ahead: School summer holidays and May bank holiday weekend

More camping destinations nearby

Devon sits at the heart of the South West, with several equally rewarding regions within a few hours' drive, all well served by Camplify owners.

• Best campsites in England – a broader look at top campsites across the country for those planning a longer touring route beyond the South West.

• Best campsites in Cornwall – the natural continuation west from Devon, with Atlantic coastline, fishing villages and some of the best surf beaches in the UK.

• Best campsites in Dorset – head east from East Devon and you're into Dorset's Jurassic Coast, a seamless extension of the same World Heritage coastline.

• Best campsites in Somerset – just north of Devon, Somerset offers Exmoor access, the Levels and a slower pace of travel.

• Best campsites in the New Forest – an ancient woodland setting with great cycling and a very different character to the Devon coast.

• Best campsites on the Isle of Wight – a ferry-accessible island escape with a compact touring circuit and reliable sunshine.

• Best campsites in Kent – the Garden of England rewards motorhome touring with varied countryside, coastal towns and easy access from the M20.

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