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Camping is truly the best way to experience Dartmoor. If you’re looking for an active holiday, this is a fantastic option. Whatever type of campsite you’re after, you’ll find it in Dartmoor. Adventurous spirits especially will love it here. For backpackers, there’s the option to wild camp on the moor for one or two nights, as long as you keep a low profile and take all your rubbish with you. If that’s not your style, there are also plenty of regular campsites to choose from, in all shapes and sizes. You’ll find small sites on working farms as well as larger campsites with facilities like swimming pools. And if you don’t want to pack all your gear, there are fully equipped luxury tents and lodges available. What gets your heart racing?
The area is perfect for outdoor activities. Walking and cycling are popular, but there are also dedicated routes for horse riders. Rock climbing is a favourite here, and the many rivers are ideal for canoeing and white-water kayaking for those seeking adventure. Something unique to the region is letterboxing—a treasure hunt with clues that leads you to a waterproof box, where you stamp a logbook. A modern twist on this is geocaching, using GPS coordinates to find hidden containers.
But Dartmoor isn’t just about outdoor sports; it’s also famous for its prehistoric sites scattered across the landscape. You’ll come across standing stones, stone circles, and ancient burial tombs from the Neolithic and Bronze Age. Some of the most well-known are the Upper Erme stones, Beardown Man, and Drizzlecombe. The local villages are well worth a visit too, with Ashburton being the largest. Dartmoor is home to around 33,000 residents, but in summer the population grows as visitors flock to experience its unique charm.
Start looking forward to your summer holiday and book a campsite in Dartmoor. Especially if you love an active break, Dartmoor is the perfect destination—and a campsite is the ideal base. Enjoy the great outdoors surrounded by nature. Whether you want to walk, cycle, horse ride, or try something more adventurous like rock climbing or white-water kayaking, Dartmoor has it all. You’ll even stumble across standing stones and ancient burial sites as you explore, reminders of the region’s long history of habitation.
In short, there are plenty of reasons to visit Dartmoor. Whatever kind of campsite you prefer, you’ll find it in this beautiful English region. Choose your spot now—you won’t regret it!
