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Lydford Caravan And Camping Park
Lydford
Okehampton
South Devon (Browse area)
EX20 4BE
Tel: 01822 820497
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Pitches: 70
Open: 20/03/2026 to 18/10/2026
19/03/2027 to 24/10/2027
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 Caravan Pitches |
 Motorhome Pitches |
 Small Campervans |
 No Glamping Units |
 No Statics for Hire |
 No Statics for Sale |
 No Seasonal Pitches |
 Electric Hookups |
 Hardstanding Pitches |
 Fully Serviced Pitches |
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| Who's it for |
 Families Welcome |
 Not Members Only |
 Rallies Welcome |
 Not Naturist Site |
 Dogs Welcome |
 No Dogs Allowed |
 Groups Welcome |
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| Facilities |
 Toilet Facilities |
 Hot Showers |
 Washing Up |
 No Bathroom |
 No Baby Changing |
 Laundry On Site |
 Drinking Water |
 Disabled Friendly |
 Chemical Disposal |
 No Battery Charging |
 No Gas Exchange |
 Recycling Facilities |
 No Kitchen Facilities |
 Freezer / Fridge |
 Motorhome Point |
 Wifi Access |
 Shop On Site |
 Bar <1 mile |
 Restaurant or Cafe or Takeaway <1 mile |
| Activities |
 No Playground |
 No TV Room |
 No Games Room |
 No Evening Ents |
 Fishing <10 miles |
 Wild Swimming <1 mile |
 No Indoor Pool |
 No Outdoor Pool |
 Horse Riding <5 miles |
 Cycle Hire <1 mile |
 Golf <5 miles |
 No Tennis |
 No Beach |
 Watersports <5 miles |
 Boat Launch / Mooring <10 miles |
| Other Features |
 No Sea Views |
 Not Working Farm |
 No Campfires Allowed |
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 No Waterside Pitches |
 Public Transport <1 mile |
 Offroad Dog Walk On Site or Direct Access |
 Electric Car Charging Point |
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| Date of Visit: August 2011 |
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| Reviewer: Swe_UK |
1 review from this member |
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 A well organised site that splits up capervans, caravans and tents.
The views from the tent site is fantastic and best! I'm sure you can negotiate a pitch if you have a caravan/ campervan. The facilities are the best ones that we have experienced so far. The reception/ shop does hold lots of info but not so much groceries, but you will get hold of the basic stuff. Bring your own kids entertainment eg cricket bat/ frisbee/ football etc, because even if the place is busy, there is still plenty of space for kids to run around. Highly recommend! 
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| Date of Visit: July 2011 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: George+Ade |
4 reviews from this member |
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Just spent 4 wonderful nights here and will definitly return again next year. So peaceful and relaxing with a wonderful view from the top field. Very doggy friendly with a good walk for them around the perimeter of the site with poo bins on route. Grass kept well manicured as are the trees, shrubs, flowers etc.
Showers are superb. Hot and powerful. Always kept clean and tidy.
Lots of information on walks and things to do in the local and surrounding areas.
Plenty of rules and regulations and more than happy to adhere to them to help keep this site as good as it is. A credit to the wardens who run it who were always on hand to help with any questions we had and kept the site spotless.
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| Date of Visit: June 2011 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Geoleen |
44 reviews from this member |
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We have just returned from 2 weeks at this great site. Weather was very mixed and at times it was a bit muddy but that would happen anywhere.
We arrived on Sunday having booked for a week, by Tuesday we asked we could book for another week as we were so taken with the site and the area. The facilities are very good, hot showers and individual wash cubicles and kept very clean.
The wardens work very hard. There are lots of notices reminding of the rules but this makes for an excellent stay, they are very keen on recycling which is good.
It is a very peaceful location but plenty to do in the immediate area. There are lots of great walks around the site locally (recommend Lydford Gorge).
The Castle Inn which is about 10/15 mins walk from the site does good food. The Fox & Hounds on the A386 about a mile and half away is also very good but you need sturdy legs or a car to access it. Tavistock is a lovely town worth a visit.
We also went to Plymouth and used the Park & Ride to access the town centre. We had a ride on the big wheel, which whilst not cheap (£7. 50 each) was worth it for the views over the town and the Hoe and the docks.
All in all a fantastic 2 weeks at an excellent site at a reasonable price too.
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| Date of Visit: June 2011 |
Unit: Campervan |
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| Reviewer: Lesley R |
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We chose this site purely on position due to the route we were taking on our way south, but what luck. It was a lovely site, well looked after, and the wardens were very friendly and helpful.
It was not overly busy being midweek and during the school term but the pitches were well arranged so as not to be overcrowded. Lydford is a quaint village with a lot of history.
We enjoyed a walk through the village visiting the castle and the church and of course called at the wonderful olde worlde pub for a pint or two of Tribute!
We were only on site for one night but there is more to see and do in the area and hope to visit again in the future.
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| Date of Visit: June 2011 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: BenWatkins |
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A very tidy site with lots and LOTS of rules!
Unfortunately the wardens are a little small minded when it comes to children, awning pegs, etc etc.
This is a shame as the pub down the road is excellent and friendly.
Sometimes it seems that when working as a warden day in day out with lots and lots of rules, they can get a little excessive.
I won't be going back to this site until they learn to relax a little.
There are far better, friendlier sites on Dartmoor.
It's a shame as Lydford Gorge is spectacular.
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| Date of Visit: October 2010 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Wildlifewarden |
6 reviews from this member |
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This was our second visit to this site, we so love it here that we are already looking foward to next year when we hope to visit with friends.
For those who like a peaceful holiday this is the place, within minutes you can walk to the moors,or you can cycle in any direction. Those who want to travel more afield can do so easily, lots to see and visit.
Lydford Gorge is close by and you are not many miles from the interesting museum at Dartmoor Prison. Taverstock on a Saturday makes a good morning out, or a trip to Okehampton.
The campsite was always clean and tidy and the wardens always willing to answer any questions. Whilst on our daily hikes which ever direction we travelled there was always a good pub to eat and drink at.
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| Date of Visit: August 2010 |
Unit: Motorhome |
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| Reviewer: Kernow Camper |
265 reviews from this member |
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A lovely, CC affiliated, site situated on the outskirts of Lydford village on Dartmoor.
On arrival (off the A30/A386 then village road -so no tiny lanes to negotiate!) you are welcomed by cheery wardens and shown to your pitch.
There are 3 fields, the first one nearest to the facilities block, the second one with mainly hardstandings & EHU's with views of the moor and the third one, higher up, mainly for tents (no EHUs) with fabulous views of the surrounding moors and Devon countryside.
The facilities block houses both ladies and gents, showers, toilets and privacy cublices (in the ladies) and was kept clean at all times. Plenty of free hot water in the showers and the cubicles are a decent size too. There is also a laundry and a dishwashing area (under cover) with information room.
Opposite the block is a motorhome service point. The reception also sells a few food items (no shop in the village) and you can order daily newspapers the day before: note - there is a 10p per paper delivery charge. There is a fantastic dog walk on site up around the third field with fab views and poo bins along the route.
Plenty to do in the local area if you fancy a weekend without using the car. From the village war memorial take a left and a 5/10 minute stroll takes you to the start of the Granite Way (a cycle track to Okehampton). Turn right at the war memorial and it takes you into the village.
Once again a 10/15 minute stroll takes you to the heart of the village and the pub (Castle Inn) which we would highly recommend (good food, great cider and doggie friendly): note - gets VERY busy from 7:30pm onwards so book if you want to be sure of a table. Next to the pub is Lydford Castle ruins, run by English Heritage and it's free to have a mooch around.
The church sits next to the castle. Further out of the village is Lydford Gorge, run by the National Trust (so it's not cheap - £6.50 per person!). The site also provides information of other local walks (Lydford viaduct - very overgrown but a nice walk down the the river!) and Lydford forest (didn't fancy doing this in torrential rain!) being another two of them.
All in all a lovely site in a great village. Would certainly stay again and hope for less rain and more sunshine next time!
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| Date of Visit: August 2010 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Russjoizz |
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What a lovely, friendly site!
Arrived and was promptly shown to our pitch, and was told where to find everything and cleaning times for the toilet!
Toilets were spotless, every time I used the facilities I always spotted a warden in there ensuring the facilities were clean.
Site was very quiet, considering the number of units on site. And also on the Friday night whilst we were there, the Lydfest was being held in a field across the lane from the campsite, and even the noise from this (which apparently didn't stop till 2.30am), did not prevent me from falling asleep!
View from front of tent once pitched was spectacular. Across the moors, even when the fog came down.
There is a lovely friendly pub in the village which was about 5 minutes walk from the site - although, a word of warning - take a torch as there is no street lighting!
Excellent site, although little to do for children, but as we did not have our 4 year old with us this time, this was not a problem.
Will definitely use again as a base to explre the moors and enjoy the peace and quiet.
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| Date of Visit: August 2010 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Viggo |
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Nice location with good view from the upper tent camping field, and pleasant, helpful wardens. The village is in easy walking distance, and the Castle pub serves good food and beer. Lydford Gorge is a great, dramatic walk and the medieval castle is fascinating.
The main hardstanding area felt crowded, and the site road is narrow, unpaved and potholed. It was uncomfortable to walk on the large, loose gravel and when it rained it was covered in puddles.
There are too few water points (one tap is accessed by a grass path, which was a mud path due to heavy rain), even fewer grey water disposal points, and only one chemical loo point for the entire site.
The facilities block is tired, with cramped showers - although they produce lots of hot water and have great water pressure.
But perhaps the worst thing is the dozens of notices about rules, repeating themselves again and again. That gives the place a regimented, vibe that certainly doesn't echo the great welcome.
Owners response: Looks like you can't win them all! It appears that we get the blame for yet another wet August weekend when yes there were probably puddles the same as every other campsite. All our pitches, roads and paths comply fully with industry and legal standards and the site being within Dartmoor National Park has to maintain its rural appearance and feel while over development is Strictly not allowed, as reflected by our third consecutive David Bellamy Gold Award for conservation and environmental excellence this year.
Our toilet facilities more than provide for the number of pitches we have and are regularly complimented for their roominess and cleanliness as reflected in the other 18 reviews on this site. We do ask all visitors to respect our rules that all but the unruly are fully supportive of, having suffered on other sites from others poor behaviour. Our signs are in the main informative or polite requests however we make no apology for repeating ourselves when it comes to the well being, safety and enjoyment of the majority on our Site. The Caravan Club is happy to have us as an affiliate member.
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| Date of Visit: July 2010 |
Unit: Motorhome |
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| Reviewer: Smirge |
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This is the worst site we have ever visited in 14 years of camping at dozens of sites all over UK and Ireland. Extremely rude owner ruined our holiday .
Site OK in itself. Facilities average and proximity to Dartmoor and Lydford Gorge.
However, we would never return or recommend this site to anyone else.
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