Tavistock, Camping & Caravan Club

The ravens call across the valley as the morning mist lifts off Dartmoor, and you're pitched right on the edge of England's last great wilderness, with the market town of Tavistock a short stroll down the hill.

This is a proper base for walkers and moorland explorers, with tent and campervan pitches available for those who want to wake up within reach of the tors. Dog walkers will want to ask about the pet policy when booking, and it's worth checking the campfire rules on arrival if you're planning an evening under the stars. The town itself is a working Devon hub rather than a tourist honeypot, so you've got proper butchers, bakeries, and Friday markets alongside the abbey ruins and the Tamar Valley beyond.

Facilities aren't specified in the listings, so do ring ahead to confirm what's onsite. This is Camping & Caravan Club territory, so expect a well-organised, member-friendly setup rather than anything wild or off-grid, but with all of Dartmoor spreading north and east from your tent door, you're spoiled for space and solitude once you're out there.