The Otter Vale Wild Camping is a back-to-nature campsite spread across 70 acres of meadow, woodland and a small pond at Monkton Barton Farm, near Monkton and Honiton in East Devon. This is proper pitch-where-you-like camping: you choose your own spot, whether tucked into a corner or up on the top meadow to catch the sunset over Dumpdon Hill, and the working dairy farm behind it keeps things relaxed and low-key. It takes tents and is open all year, with toilets and showers on site but no electric hook-ups. Campfires and free fire pits have been part of the experience, though the owner has flagged that from summer 2026 the policy is under review to protect the farm's cattle, so check when you book. Wildlife is a big part of the appeal, with badgers, foxes, deer and squirrels sharing the valley and bluebells filling the wood in spring. The site sits in the Otter Valley within the Blackdown Hills, with Honiton and its antique shops around two miles away and Exeter and the Jurassic Coast within easy reach. The Otter Vale Wild Camping suits campers and families happy to trade hook-ups for space, quiet and dark skies. Contact the farm to book.
Are campfires allowed at The Otter Vale Wild Camping?
Campfires and free fire pits have been part of the experience, but the owner has said that from summer 2026 the policy is under review to protect farm livestock. Check the current position with the site near Honiton before you book.
What kind of camping is The Otter Vale Wild Camping?
It is genuine wild-style camping across 70 acres of meadow and woodland at Monkton Barton Farm near Honiton. You choose your own pitch, there are no electric hook-ups, and toilets and showers are provided on the working dairy farm in East Devon.
Can you take a caravan to The Otter Vale Wild Camping?
No, this is a back-to-nature tent campsite rather than a touring park, so it does not cater for caravans or offer hook-ups. It suits tent campers who want space, quiet and wildlife in the Otter Valley near Honiton, Devon.
Is The Otter Vale Wild Camping open all year?
Yes, the site is open all year, though it is a working dairy farm, so conditions and livestock movements vary by season. The owner suggests calling ahead for last-minute stays to check the weather and ground before you travel.
What is there to see near The Otter Vale Wild Camping?
The site sits in the Blackdown Hills, with Honiton and its antique shops around two miles away and Exeter, Dartmoor and the Jurassic Coast within reach. Bluebells fill the wood in spring and sunsets fall over Dumpdon Hill in East Devon.
Things to do nearby
Beach nearby
Boat launch or mooring
Fishing
Golf
Watersports
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