Cloud Farm Camping is a relaxed, riverside campsite on the banks of Badgworthy Water in Exmoor's Lorna Doone Valley, near Oare and Lynton in North Devon. Run by the National Trust since 2020, it offers 58 places for tents, campervans and motorhomes, plus a row of camping pods set on higher ground to catch the evening sun. Campervans and motorhomes can pick hardstanding pitches with electric hook up or grass pitches without, but the site cannot take caravans because of access restrictions, so tourers should note that early. Facilities include showers, toilets, a washing up area, a shop and chemical disposal, and campfires are allowed on the camping pitches. This suits walkers, families and campers who want nature on the doorstep and a fire in the evening, and it will not suit anyone after a caravan pitch or a full facility holiday park. The riverside setting and the walking are the real draw: trails run to Oare Church, Dunkery Beacon and the South West Coast Path, and semi wild Exmoor ponies roam the valley. Two dogs are welcome per pitch. Cloud Farm Camping is open from late March to early November and is booked through the National Trust, with National Trust members getting free entry to nearby places during their stay.
Cloud Farm Camping has been run by the National Trust since 2020. It is a riverside campsite on Badgworthy Water in Exmoor's Lorna Doone Valley near Lynton, North Devon. Bookings go through the National Trust, and members receive free entry to nearby National Trust places during their stay.
Can you take a caravan to Cloud Farm?
No, Cloud Farm cannot take caravans because of access restrictions. Campervans up to 6m can use hardstanding pitches with electric hook up, and grass pitches without electricity suit vehicles up to 5.5m, alongside tent pitches and camping pods, but touring caravans should choose a different site.
Are campfires allowed at Cloud Farm?
Yes, campfires are allowed on the camping pitches at Cloud Farm, and raised barbecues are permitted too. Note that fires and barbecues are not allowed in the area around the pods, where guests instead have access to a shared, designated area for their fire or cooking.
Are dogs allowed at Cloud Farm Camping?
Yes, up to two dogs are welcome per pitch at Cloud Farm, and two of the camping pods are dog friendly. The site sits in the Lorna Doone Valley on Exmoor, with river and moorland walks straight from the campsite, so it is a strong base for a holiday with dogs.
When is Cloud Farm Camping open?
Cloud Farm is open from late March to early November, roughly 27 March to 1 November, rather than all year. The minimum stay is one night, check in is from 1.30pm and departures are by 11am. Bookings are made through the National Trust camping website for tents, vans and pods.
Things to do nearby
Beach nearby
Horse riding
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