The Old Barn Campsite
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- Wild camping experience near Dunsford in Dartmoor National Park
- A 15-minute drive to Haldon Forest Park; 20 minutes to Exeter
- Pick-your-own pitch site with river access for fishing and swims
Site type
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This site has no on-site shower facilities.
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
- The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
- Minimum spacing of 5 metres between pitches.
- Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
- Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.
Languages spoken
English
Pitch types & availability
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Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
8 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Min 4.0m width x 5.0m depth (13.1ft width x 16.4ft depth) Calculated area: 20.0m² (215.3ft²)
Arrival days No availability on our site-
Non-electric grass touring pitch
8 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Min 4.0m width x 5.0m depth (13.1ft width x 16.4ft depth) Calculated area: 20.0m² (215.3ft²)
Arrival days No availability on our site
Reviews
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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.
Simple site with basic facilities in an ideal location
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Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked: Access to the river
Level pitch
Simplicity
Clean toilet
Water tap
Short walk to the pub
Good communication
Great walks
Disliked: Very minor points:
Lack of sign at entrance
No steps in the river bank
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Total peace and quiet. Completely basic - no showers and 2 portaloos…
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Liked: Total peace and quiet. Completely basic - no showers and 2 portaloos but the beautiful surroundings and wonderful river are all you need to enjoy good times with friends in a field!
Disliked: The loos weren't the greatest but when are port a loos great? :)
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We loved this site and it’s simplicity Lots of room and a…
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Non-electric grass touring pitch
Liked: We loved this site and it’s simplicity
Lots of room and a great pitch by the river
Toilets were clean and several taps around the edges of the field
Having a fire in the evening was great
Beautiful views of Dartmoor and lots of magical woodland and river walks close by
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Beautiful, would definitely stay again
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Non-electric grass touring pitch
Liked: The peace and quiet setting and choose your own pitch option.
There was plenty of space and amenities were clean.
Disliked: Nothing
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Great location, but basic and overpriced
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Liked: The location and the river - good fishing. Free choice of where to pitch, and late check out was brilliant.
Disliked: The grass was long, and there were a few mole hills. Very basic facilities - two portaloos, two standpipes and two wheely bins. That's it! TBH, that could be seen as an advantage - it was almost wild camping, however, at over £20pn for the two of us in one tent, a bit over priced!
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Well recommend if you want to chill out on the edge of the moors
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Non-electric grass touring pitch
Liked: Great location
Clean toilets
Peaceful
Friendly host
Disliked: Nothing
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River on site, clean toilets and water taps. Quiet location not too overcrowded…
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Liked: River on site, clean toilets and water taps.
Quiet location not too overcrowded either.
Easy check in, very relaxed
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Fantastic site with no frills or complexity. A picture of serenity.
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Liked: Very minimalistic and really appreciated feeling grounded in nature because of it. The river was lovely too and very refreshing for a dip! Public footpath into Dunsford is well maintained and the local pub had a fantastic atmosphere with good hearty portions of food.
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Great site, peaceful and lovely setting next to the river, not expensive,…
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Liked: Great site, peaceful and lovely setting next to the river, not expensive, loved it, 4th time we have been, water and portaloos on site.
Disliked: Nothing, all good.
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Beautiful
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Liked: One of our favourite places, look forward to it opening every year in August, excellent if you love wild camping, massive field so plenty of room an very flat, beautiful river you can go swimming or paddle boarding in, couple of Porto loos & a water tap, that's all you need! Also dog friendly, plenty of room for them to run around...
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Features
Portable toilet
Pop-up campsite
Dogs allowed
Leisure on site
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis Watersports Wild swimmingAmenities on site
Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Budget/backpacker Forest Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available No hot water Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearbyType
Pop-up campsite Small (11-25 pitches)Accessibility
Disabled facilitiesNearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearbyLocation
The Old Barn Campsite
B3212
Dunsford
Devon
England
EX6 7HE
Directions Timezone
Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)
GPS
50.68681°N
-3.6756°W
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
AirportPlease note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
Local attractions
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
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| Dawlish Town | 19 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Excellent |
| Dawlish Coryton Cove | 19.2 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Dawlish Warren | 19.3 km | Estuary | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Teignmouth Holcombe | 19.8 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Teignmouth Town | 20.3 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Castle Drogo 9.7 km
Exeter Cathedral - Church of Saint Peter 11 km
Crealy Great Adventure Park 18.5 km
The National Trust Killerton House & Gardens 19.2 km
Buckfast Abbey 22.7 km
National Trust
Castle Drogo 9.7 km
The Church House 15.6 km
Killerton: Clyston Mill 18.3 km
Finch Foundry 18.3 km
Killerton: Marker's Cottage 18.7 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
CASTLE DROGO 9 km
ST BARTHOLOMEW'S CEMETERY, EXETER 10.6 km
Bovey Tracey and Wilford Bridge 10.6 km
Chagford - Castle Drogo - Fingle Bridge 11.1 km
NORTHERNHAY AND ROUGEMENT GARDENS 11.2 km
Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
Offers
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Frequently asked questions
- Does The Old Barn Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is The Old Barn Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near The Old Barn Campsite? Attractions and activities nearby include: - Haldon Forest Park (bike hire and Go Ape): 15 minutes’ drive - Canonteign Falls: 15 minutes - Kennick Reservoir: 15 minutes - Finlake Riding Centre: 15 … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of The Old Barn Campsite?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: noon – 9 p.m. Depart by: 3 p.m.