5 Best Touring Caravan Campsites in Devon

Devon is one of the best loved holiday destinations in the United Kingdom, combining incredible scenery with the relaxed attitude of a county that chose not to get too involved in the 21st century. Camping holidays are de rigeur in Devonian hills and valleys: so here are the top five touring caravan sites and campsites in Devon.

1: Devon Cliffs – near Exmouth and Torquay, the site allows visitors to explore South Devon from a beautiful location. City amenities nearby but not overcrowding the unspoiled nature of the spot. Don’t miss Rick Stein’s fish restaurant.

2: Croyde Beach – local legends Ruda are still going strong, operating one of the United Kingdom’s biggest independent holiday parks. Technically Ruda has private access to Croyde Beach, one of Britain’s premier surf spots.

3: No list of campsites in Devon would be complete without mentioning a farmer’s field. Try Little Roadway up on the back end of Baggy Point for some no frills thrills and a bracing walk down the hill to Woolacombe’s nationally famous Red Barn.

4: For the surfer who wants to stay close to the waves and the walker who wants to sleep next to the trail, Putsborough Sands is one of Devon’s top touring caravan sites with a view. And what a view. The rocky flanks of the Point drop down to the secluded beach at Putsborough, start of three miles of blue flagged sand that is perfect for walking.

5: Campsites in Devon are many and varied – from the luxury of the big nationally owned ones to the peculiarities of some of the “home grown” varieties. Try the Hidden Valley (it’s on the main link road between Barnstaple and the coast) for something a bit special.