Farm campsite · Princetown · Devon
Beardown Farm
Back-to-basics wild camping on a Dartmoor hill farm by the West Dart and Cowsic rivers, with a camping pod and a few campervan spots.
- Some dogs
- Campfires
- Glamping
Beardown Farm is a working hill farm of 1,100 acres on the high moor near Two Bridges, about a mile and a half from Princetown. Camping is deliberately simple: an outside tap, fire pits and a composting toilet, with no showers, electricity or wifi.
There are two camping areas. The Riverside field sits in a sheltered valley across the Cowsic with an old clapper bridge, boggy in places and prone to flooding after heavy rain; it can be booked for exclusive use. The Leat field is more level, next to the Devonport Leat, within 100 metres of vehicle access and suited to larger groups such as school or Duke of Edinburgh parties.
A small timber camping pod sleeps four, with its own toilet and electric shower, and a few unlevelled field spots take medium-sized campervans. Dogs are welcome on the camping fields if well behaved around livestock, but not in the pod.
- Wild camping in the heart of Dartmoor
- Riverside field with clapper bridge
- Dogs free
- Fire pits and firewood on sale
Prices
A small online booking fee is added at checkout (amount not published). Riverside Sep-May is 5 per person (age rules not stated). Exclusive Riverside use 125 per night for up to 15 people, plus 5 per extra person; by contact only. Dogs free.
When is it cheapest?
One night for two adults in the riverside campsite, every night of the next year. Tap a day to price it.
October 2026 from £10
November 2026 from £10
December 2026 from £10
January 2027 from £10
February 2027 from £10
March 2027 from £10
April 2027 from £10
May 2027 from £10
June 2027 from £10
July 2027 from £10
August 2027 from £10
September 2027 from £10
The full price list we hold (2026)
Seasons
- September to May: 1 September to 31 December, 1 January to 31 May
- June to August: 1 June to 31 August
Rates
| For | Season | Nights | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| riverside | winter | Any | £5 person_night |
| riverside | summer | Any | £10 person_night |
| leat | Any | Any | £5 person_night |
| camper-van | winter | Any | £10 pitch_night |
| camper-van | summer | Any | £15 pitch_night |
| pod | Any | Any | £70 unit_night |
People
- Child 4–13: £5 night
- Infant–3: £0 night
Extras
- Dog: £0 night (Free)
- Logs: £5 item (Softwood, per bag)
- Linen: £15 stay (Pod double bed linen)
Minimum stays
- 2 nights: Pod minimum two nights
Source: dartmoor-camping.co.uk, checked 2026-10-20. Always confirm the price when you book.
Places to stay
Riverside campsite
Pitch
- Grass
- No electric
- For tent
No toilet Sep-May (hire a composting toilet); one provided Jun-Aug. Exclusive use available.
Leat campsite
Pitch
- Grass
- No electric
- For tent
Composting toilet all year. Exclusive use not available.
Camper van parking (Leat field)
Pitch
- Grass
- No electric
- For campervan
Medium-sized vans, unlevelled field, no hook-up or toilets.
Camping pod
Pod · 1 of them · sleeps 4
- 1 double, 1 small sofa bed
- Bedding extra
- Camp kitchen
- Electric oil radiator
- Own toilet
- Own shower
- Fire pit
- No dogs
Cold-water toilet and sink; hot electric shower; small fridge and tea/coffee kit; fire pit with grill; bed linen hire 15.
Rules
- Dogs
- In some accommodation · free · not in glamping
Well behaved, under strict control near livestock; not in farmyard or pod - Fires
- In fire pits only · logs sold
Use only the fire pits provided; off-ground fire pits permitted for vans. - Pool
- None
- Groups
- Yes
Riverside available for exclusive use; Leat suits school/DofE groups. - Vehicles
- Also
- Prior booking essential
- Also
- Farm track is unmade
- Also
- No children or dogs in the farmyard
- Also
- Fishing needs a permit
Facilities
Washing and toilets
- Toilets
- Showers (no)
Pitches and power
- Electric hook-up (no)
- Drinking water
- WiFi (no)
- Mobile signal (Patchy)
Food and drink
- Fire pits
Things to do
- Farm animals
Around the site
- Dark skies
- Walk to a shop (no)
Only facilities we've confirmed are shown. Crossed out means confirmed not available.
Location
Beardown Farm, Two Bridges, Princetown, Princetown, PL20 6SR
- Nearest pubTwo Bridges Hotel10 min walk
Questions people ask
Are dogs allowed at Beardown Farm?
Dogs are allowed in some of the accommodation but not all. Dogs stay free. Well behaved, under strict control near livestock; not in farmyard or pod.
Can you have a campfire at Beardown Farm?
Yes, in fire pits. Logs are sold on site.
When is Beardown Farm open?
All year.
How much does it cost to stay at Beardown Farm?
From £10 a night for two adults, the lowest price we can find over the next year. A small online booking fee is added at checkout (amount not published). Riverside Sep-May is 5 per person (age rules not stated). Exclusive Riverside use 125 per night for up to 15 people, plus 5 per extra person; by contact only. Dogs free.
Does Beardown Farm have a swimming pool?
No.
Does Beardown Farm have electric hook-ups?
No.
Is there WiFi at Beardown Farm?
No.
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