Lydford Caravan and Camping Park is a family-run touring and camping park on the western edge of Dartmoor National Park, with a separate tent area that looks out over open moorland. The park sits in the historic village of Lydford in west Devon, roughly 9 miles from Okehampton and a short drive from Tavistock, close enough to the Cornish border to reach both of Devon's coasts. It takes caravans, motorhomes, campervans and folding campers (up to 8.5m shipping length) on hard standing or grass pitches with electric hook-up, plus grass tent pitches with those Dartmoor views. Families and dogs are welcome, and the layout suits people after a quiet moorland base rather than an entertainment-heavy holiday park, so there is no bar, pool or clubhouse. What stands out is the walking on the doorstep: the National Trust's Lydford Gorge, the deepest gorge in the south west, is a short stroll away, and the traffic-free Granite Way cycle route runs nearby toward Okehampton. A bus stop 100m from the entrance serves Tavistock and Okehampton. Lydford Caravan and Camping Park opens for the main season from mid-March to the end of October, with bookings taken online through the operator.
Are dogs allowed at Lydford Caravan and Camping Park?
Yes, well-behaved dogs are welcome at the park. There is excellent walking straight from the site, including the National Trust's Lydford Gorge and the Granite Way cycle route, plus miles of Dartmoor moorland nearby, so dogs and their owners are well catered for.
How close is the park to Dartmoor and Lydford Gorge?
The park sits on the western edge of Dartmoor National Park, and its separate tent area looks out over the open moor. The National Trust's Lydford Gorge, the deepest gorge in the south west of England, is a short walk from the site entrance in Lydford village.
What pitches and hook-ups are available?
The park offers hard standing and grass pitches with electric hook-up for caravans, motorhomes, campervans and folding campers up to 8.5m, plus a separate grass area for tents with panoramic Dartmoor views. There are toilet, shower, dishwashing and laundry facilities and a disabled wet room on site.
When is Lydford Caravan and Camping Park open?
The park opens for the main touring season, running from around mid-March to the end of October. It is a quieter moorland site well suited to early and late-season breaks, and bookings are taken online through the operator rather than by email.
Is there a shop or public transport nearby?
Yes, there is a small on-site shop stocking groceries, local ice cream and camping basics, and it is licensed to sell beers, wines and spirits to take away. A bus stop 100m from the entrance serves Tavistock and Okehampton, with timetables available from reception.
Things to do nearby
Bike hire
Boat launch or mooring
Fishing
Golf
Horse riding
Watersports
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