Camping in Devon: what to know
Devon has two coastlines and two national parks, which means enormous variety within an hour’s drive. North Devon is surf beaches and dramatic cliffs around Croyde, Woolacombe and Hartland; South Devon is estuaries, sailing and family beaches in the South Hams and Torbay. In between, Dartmoor offers granite tors, wild ponies and the only legal wild camping in England.
Devon campsites are famously welcoming — think cream teas at reception, farm shops and pubs within walking distance. Coastal sites book up for July and August; Dartmoor and Exmoor sites are easier to find and often quieter.