Tarka Trail Camping
From £24 For 1 night, 2 adults
- Peaceful family-run site on the outskirts of Yelland
- Five miles from Barnstaple and Bideford, and six from Westward Ho!
- Walkers' paradise: direct access to Tarka Trail/South West Coast Path
Site type
20
20
5
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).
Languages spoken
English
Open from Sat, 23 Mar to
Pitch types & availability
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
6 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Min 5.0m width x 6.0m depth (16.4ft width x 19.7ft depth) Calculated area: 30.0m² (322.9ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £24 1 night, 2 adults
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Non-electric grass campervan pitch
6 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Min 8.0m width x 8.0m depth (26.2ft width x 26.2ft depth) Calculated area: 64.0m² (688.9ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £30 1 night, 2 adults
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Non-electric grass motorhome pitch
6 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Min 8.0m width x 8.0m depth (26.2ft width x 26.2ft depth) Calculated area: 64.0m² (688.9ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £33 1 night, 2 adults
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Electric grass and gravel touring caravan pitch
4 people maximum Ground type: Grass and gravel
Pitch size: Max 8.0m width x 8.0m depth (26.2ft width x 26.2ft depth) Calculated area: 64.0m² (688.9ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £39 1 night, 2 adults
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Electric grass motorhome pitch
6 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Min 8.0m width x 8.0m depth (26.2ft width x 26.2ft depth) Calculated area: 64.0m² (688.9ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £39 1 night, 2 adults
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Reviews
Voted 81% of visitors View breakdown
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would stay here again
Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.
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Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked: Location, layout, facilities, security
Disliked: nothing
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Very quiet, tucked-away site with direct access onto Tarka Trail and lovely…
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Electric grass motorhome pitch
Liked: Very quiet, tucked-away site with direct access onto Tarka Trail and lovely views over the estuary. Beautifully cared for and excellent shower/toilet block. Friendly and helpful welcome.
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Great place to stay. Great views .
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Electric grass and gravel touring caravan pitch
Liked: This is our 2nd stay . The shower block is really clean.plenty of hot water. Fabulous access to the Tarka trial. Good level pitches. The owners increased the hard standing because of the amount of rain we have had and the sodden ground condition. Lovely couple who run it.
Disliked: Didn't dislike anything but the other half said a kitchenette area would make it extra special. Handy to have a microwave and food prep area as some visitors have just a tent because they are travelling the coast and would give them a chance of a hot meal.BUT we loved this site.
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Everything. The shower block was fabulous which is important to us. The location…
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Electric grass motorhome pitch
Liked: Everything. The shower block was fabulous which is important to us. The location to the Tarka Trail is very close. We have a dog so the walk around the site was really good for us. I would stay there again without a second thought.
Disliked: I didn't dislike anything,, But ,,I shelf in the shower to put our toiletries on would be nice bit such a minor thing seems picking to even mention being honest.
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Nice site but opt for a spot away from the monster motorhomes!
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Non-electric grass campervan pitch
Liked: The shower and toilet block is an absolute delight. The showers themselves are divine! Really nice sized site, flat pitches that are well maintained. Everything is clean and tidy and very well maintained. The site felt very safe and friendly. It was mostly really calm and peaceful. Excellent access to the tarka trail. Love the view and the bird song. The micro brewery was a huge bonus.
Disliked: The pitches are on the small side so it felt a bit cramped once we had neighbours. It made it easy to hear others noise and once you have a pup tent up, you are only 2-3 meters away from touching the next door tent/ motor home, which to me personally feels too close. We got a pitch for our camper van which was placed at the back of the row with motorhomes, which meant the view of the estuary was totally blocked by a giant motorhome. That really put a dampener on our stay as we tend to like to enjoy a view and sit peacefully.
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Great location with new fantastic shower block and toilet facilities
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Liked: The new shower block & toilets The location and set up Lovely scenery and environment
Disliked: Not their fault but we were woken last night by loud military helicopters
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Great site, clean, level and friendly
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Non-electric grass campervan pitch
Liked: Great location for Tarka Trail, right on the trail with great cycling either way. Great facilities all very clean and always plenty of hot water on showers and wash up area. Lovely quiet site
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f Friendly and helpful staff, excellent new facilities. Beautiful area, adjacent to the…
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Liked: f Friendly and helpful staff, excellent new facilities. Beautiful area, adjacent to the coastal path and estuary. Level area and marked bays.
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Excellent camping site with new and clean toilet and shower facilities
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Liked: The toilet block, drinking water available nearby, good location, level pitches
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- Easy to find site - Very clean and tidy site - Friendly staff -…
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Liked: - Easy to find site - Very clean and tidy site - Friendly staff - Clean toilets and showers - Lovely quiet location
Disliked: The showers don't run for a long enough time, you have to keep pressing the button, only a minor thing, couldn't fault anything else!
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Features
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
Amenities on site
Baby-changing facilities
Bath available
Car parking by pitch/unit
Composting toilet
Disabled facilities
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
Wifi
Groups welcome
Family friendly
Motorcycle friendly
Single-sex groups welcome
Student groups welcome
Rules
Barbecue provided
Barbecues allowed
Campfires allowed
Commercial vehicles allowed
Dogs allowed
Dogs allowed all year
Themes
Budget/backpacker
Peaceful
Spectacular scenery
Walkers' paradise
Wild camping
Wildlife haven
Utilities
Charging facilities
Chemical disposal
Electric car charging point(s)
Gas cylinders available
Recycling available
Renewable energy
Nearby amenities
Bar nearby
Dog walk nearby
Nearby farmers' market
Public transport nearby
Shop nearby
Type
Farm
Medium (26-50 pitches)
Pub campsite
Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby
Cycle hire nearby
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Golf nearby
Leisure/theme park nearby
Restaurant nearby
Sailing nearby
Surf school nearby
Tennis nearby
Watersports nearby
Touring and motorhomes
Motorhome service point
Location
Tarka Trail Camping
Lower Yelland Farm
Yelland
Devon
England
EX31 3EN
Directions Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
51.07206°N
-4.15486°W
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
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.
Local attractions
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
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| Westward Ho! | 4 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Saunton Sands | 4.2 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Croyde Bay | 5.5 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Excellent | Good |
| Putsborough | 5.8 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Woolacombe Village | 7.3 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
RHS Garden Rosemoor 8.9 mi
Castle Drogo 30 mi
National Trust
Arlington Court and the National Trust Carriage Museum 9 mi
Heddon Valley 14 mi
Watersmeet 18.6 mi
Lundy 22.9 mi
Finch Foundry 25.7 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
ISLEY MARSH (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 05/04/1990) 0.2 mi
TAPELEY PARK 2.4 mi
Northam Burrows - Coast Path - Appledore - Diddywell - Northam Burrows 3.5 mi
SAUNTON COURT 3.9 mi
Saunton - Croyde - Putsborough - Fruit and Nut Trail 4.2 mi
Local events
- GoldCoast Oceanfest (Friday 21 June 2024 – Friday 21 June 2024)
Croyde, Devon 5.5 mi
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.
Want to know more about camping in Devon?
- Does Tarka Trail Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Tarka Trail Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Tarka Trail Camping? The traffic-free Tarka Trail is a top pick for walks and bike rides around here. The 30-mile section that runs adjacent to the site follows the route of an old railway, so … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Tarka Trail Camping?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 2 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Tarka Trail Camping? From £24 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.