{"id":1714,"date":"2023-01-24T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-01-24T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/guides\/wild-camping-on-dartmoor\/"},"modified":"2026-05-18T12:54:56","modified_gmt":"2026-05-18T12:54:56","slug":"wild-camping-on-dartmoor","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/guides\/wild-camping-on-dartmoor\/","title":{"rendered":"A guide to Wild Camping on Dartmoor"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\t\t<header id=\"block_655fddac86c6b9bb89df7c8397e3df21\" class=\"SingleHero skip-lazy default\">\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"container\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"SingleHero__categories\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/activities\/camping\/\" class=\"category\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCamping\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/tag\/wild-camping\/\" class=\"category\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWild Camping\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/tag\/dartmoor\/\" class=\"category\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDartmoor\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"SingleHero__title\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\tA guide to Wild Camping on Dartmoor\t\t\t\t\t<\/h1>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"row justify-content-center align-items-center SingleHero__author\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-auto name\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tBy Fi Darby\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"SingleHero__meta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tPublished on \t\t\t\t\t\t<time datetime=\"2023-01-24T00:00:00+00:00\" itemprop=\"datePublished\">January 24, 2023<\/time>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"dot\"><\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t7 min read\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"SingleHero__thumbnail\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1742\" height=\"580\" src=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/banner-dartmoor.a544806d6e289fb3b72fd0322b845bef.png\" class=\"attachment-hd size-hd wp-post-image\" alt=\"banner-dartmoor.a544806d6e289fb3b72fd0322b845bef\" srcset=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/banner-dartmoor.a544806d6e289fb3b72fd0322b845bef.png 1742w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/banner-dartmoor.a544806d6e289fb3b72fd0322b845bef-300x100.png 300w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/banner-dartmoor.a544806d6e289fb3b72fd0322b845bef-1024x341.png 1024w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/banner-dartmoor.a544806d6e289fb3b72fd0322b845bef-768x256.png 768w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/banner-dartmoor.a544806d6e289fb3b72fd0322b845bef-1536x511.png 1536w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/banner-dartmoor.a544806d6e289fb3b72fd0322b845bef-1376x458.png 1376w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1742px) 100vw, 1742px\" \/>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/header>\n\n\t\n\n\n\t\t<article id=\"block_461de405b679e4b4cf9a542f9d8dd9f6\" class=\"Universal Universal--post c-small default pt-default pb-default mt-none mb-none    \" >\n\t\t\t<div class=\"container\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"InnerBlocks\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"lead\"><\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Wild camping on Dartmoor has changed, but there are many areas where it&#8217;s still permitted. You\u2019re going to need a rucksack for this one as camping next to the road or in camper vans is not allowed. Here&#8217;s all you need to know about wild camping on Dartmoor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\t\t<section id=\"block_c4e162dd343c53edaa1442bccf9dab74\" class=\"Inner InnerGoodToKnow\" >\n\t\t\t<div class=\"container\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"InnerGoodToKnow__text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h5>If you&#8217;re looking for general advice on Wild Camping in England, read our post &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/guides\/is-wild-camping-legal-in-england-wales\/\">Is Wild Camping Legal in England &amp; Wales<\/a> that features the Get Outside Wild Camping Code.<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\n\t\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The&nbsp;rules&nbsp;for wild camping on Dartmoor is a developing and controversial situation.&nbsp;The court of appeal has ruled in Dartmoor National Park&#8217;s&nbsp;favour regarding the legal proceedings and the right to backpack camp on Dartmoor commons.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Please find below a summary.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You can view the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dartmoor.gov.uk\/about-us\/about-us-maps\/camping-map\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dartmoor backpack camping map here.<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Backpack camping means carrying your own equipment as part of your walk and staying one or two nights max. You can only camp overnight in certain areas (see map), and provided that you follow the Code of Conduct .<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>No overnight stays in vehicles, campervans or motorhomes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>No large tents or large groups camping.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Leave no trace &#8211; don&#8217;t light fires and take all your rubbish home with you<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Please take extra care during ground nesting bird season (1 March &#8211; 31 July&nbsp;and avoid the rare bird nesting sites.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"images-with-captions\">\n    <div class=\"image-with-caption\">\n        \n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/site\/uploads\/images\/2018champs\/Blog%20imagery\/Best_hidden_locations_dartmoor.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"wild camping on dartmoor\">\n        \n        <p>Wild camping on Dartmoor<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Wild camping, also known as backpack camping,&nbsp;is an amazing experience. There is nothing like crawling into your lone tent or bivvy bag in the middle of nowhere, as the darkness falls, apart maybe from waking up at sunrise and seeing a glimpse of a dawn that is yours and yours alone.<br><br>We (<a href=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/os-champions\/two-blondes-walking\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">the Two&nbsp;Blondes<\/a>) have done plenty of wild camping on Dartmoor, both with groups of youngsters and on our own. We have wild camped in each month, in all weathers and in many locations. We love it and it is because we love it so much that we want to share with you how to wild camp on Dartmoor in a way that sticks to National Park rules and protects this beautiful area\u2019s natural environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where to wild camp on Dartmoor<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As mentioned above, there are now quite a few areas&nbsp;of Dartmoor where you are not allowed to wild camp. Dartmoor National Park Authority has a <a href=\"http:\/\/www.dartmoor.gov.uk\/about-us\/about-us-maps\/new-camping-map\" target=\"_blank\" fgid=\"154289\" rel=\"noopener\">wild camping map<\/a> to help you find these, and their Visitor Centre staff are helpful and knowledgeable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once you have selected a permitted camping area, the next requirement is that you choose a tent pitch that is at least 100 metres away from the road and is not visible from either the road or nearby dwellings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You should also avoid archeological sites, farmland, moorland that is surrounded by walls and flood plains (Dartmoor\u2019s rivers rise very quickly and nobody likes an impromptu tent swim!)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dartmoor has <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/government\/publications\/dartmoor-firing-programme\" target=\"_blank\" fgid=\"154322\" rel=\"noopener\">three army firing ranges<\/a> and the times of live firing on these should always be checked. Look out for red flags during the day or red lights at night.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Try to pitch your tent as night falls and move off as quickly as possible in the morning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What equipment do I need to wild camp on Dartmoor?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tent<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/site\/uploads\/images\/wild_camping_dartmoor.jpg\" alt=\"pitching a tent on Dartmoor\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><small>The Two Blondes, pitching in Dartmoor<\/small><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dartmoor wild camping is for lightweight backpacking tents only. Family sized tents are not permitted, if you can\u2019t carry your tent in your rucksack, it is too big for wild camping. Dartmoor has plenty of wild-type campsites that are more suitable for big family groups.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bivvy<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You could always leave the tent at home and sleep in your bivvy bag instead. A bivvy bag is even lighter to carry than a tent, can often be warmer and gives you a real \u2018sleeping under the stars\u2019 experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cooking<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shop.osmaps.com\/outdoor-gear\/outdoor-kitchen\/water-bottles\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/shop.osmaps.com\/outdoor-gear\/outdoor-kitchen\/stoves-accessories\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><\/a>Under no circumstances should you light a fire when you are wild camping on Dartmoor. Even in the winter there is a real risk of fires spreading. This includes barbecues. We recommend either small gas stoves or meths burners placed on rocks. Backpacking is more fun, lighter weight and more environmentally friendly if you share cooking ingredients with your companions. For example one of you could bring some pasta, another the sauce and someone else some grated cheese for a topping. Don\u2019t be tempted to think that you won\u2019t need a <a href=\"https:\/\/shop.osmaps.com\/outdoor-gear\/outdoor-kitchen\/stoves-accessories\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">stove<\/a>, there is nothing like a hot drink to cheer a cold night and if you have taken the right <a href=\"https:\/\/shop.osmaps.com\/outdoor-gear\/outdoor-kitchen\/water-bottles\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">water bottle<\/a> with you, you can even make a hot water bottle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sleeping<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shop.osmaps.com\/outdoor-gear\/sleep-shelter\/sleeping-bags\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><\/a>If you don\u2019t do a lot of camping you might not sleep well on your first night but this is all part of the fun and there are a few things that you can bring to make yourself more comfortable. A warm sleeping bag makes all the difference, check the comfort rating before you buy one. If you can\u2019t afford a warm <a href=\"https:\/\/shop.osmaps.com\/outdoor-gear\/sleep-shelter\/sleeping-bags\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">sleeping bag<\/a>, a silk or synthetic liner will add some temperature and take up very little space in your rucksack.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Read this guide to <a href=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/guides\/gear-guide-sleeping-bags\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">choosing the right sleeping bag.<\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/site\/uploads\/images\/friends.jpg\" alt=\"OS Champions camping\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><small>The Two Blondes were joined by Ju Lewis and fellow OS Champion, Bel Dixon<\/small><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You will also need a <a href=\"https:\/\/shop.osmaps.com\/outdoor-gear\/sleep-shelter\/sleeping-mats\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">sleeping mat<\/a>, as the floor of a tent is a cold and uncomfortable place to be. A foam mat will do to start off but if you find yourself enjoying your wild camping you might want to invest in an inflatable thermal mat (some of these are very noisy and might make you unpopular with your tent mates).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Clothing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The golden rule for wild camping is to always have one complete set of dry clothes. These are for emergencies or for sleeping in, if you are on a two day hike then you might well have to put your wet clothes back on for the second day\u2019s walking. An insulated jacket to wear inside your sleeping bag is a great idea for winter wild camping (which you should definitely try) and a hat makes a big difference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"blog-buttons\">\n    <a class=\"btn\" href=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/guides\/layering-gear-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ultimate guide to layering  <i class=\"fa fa-arrow-right\"><\/i><\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/site\/uploads\/images\/clothing.jpg\" alt=\"Wild camping on Dartmoor\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Safety<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span fgid=\"188414\">As with any outing in a remote area you will need a set of basic safety equipment that includes: first aid kit, map, compass, whistle, torch, spare batteries and mobile phone (switched off to preserve the battery). Always let someone you trust know where you are going and when you expect to be back. Accidents can happen and we Blondes know from personal experience that they happen when you are least expecting them.<\/span><br fgid=\"188407\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shop.osmaps.com\/outdoor-gear\/equipment\/first-aid-safety\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/site\/uploads\/images\/OS_safety_gear.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"OS Collection\" onclick=\"_blank\" style=\"cursor: pointer;\">\n<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><small>OS Collection<\/small><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Get everything you need to complete your kit bag including compasses, first aid kits and essential emergency items with our range of<a href=\"https:\/\/shop.osmaps.com\/outdoor-gear\/equipment\/first-aid-safety\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> safety gear in the OS Shop<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"blog-buttons\">\n    <a class=\"btn\" href=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/guides\/safety-tips-for-walking-outside\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Safety tips for the outdoors <i class=\"fa fa-arrow-right\"><\/i><\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How do I protect Dartmoor\u2019s beautiful environment?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Animals<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are lots of animals on Dartmoor and you should always shut gates. Most animals will ignore you but please never feed the ponies as that encourages them onto roads. You should also be aware that foxes sometimes rip tents looking for food. Pack all food away, don\u2019t leave it in your tent if you go for a walk and take it into the sleeping compartment with you at night.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/site\/uploads\/images\/dartmoor_pony.jpg\" alt=\"Dartmoor pony\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><small>Dartmoor pony<\/small><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Waste<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It should go without saying that you don\u2019t leave anything behind after your wild camp. Always be wary of litter blowing away and check your site before you leave. Teabags, fruit skins and nutshells won\u2019t biodegrade for years so please take them too. If you need to poo then do so discretely, well away from paths, rivers or streams and make some attempt to cover the pile (which will be bigger than you are expecting!) Toilet paper, sanitary towels and tampons should be packed away and taken home for disposal (I tell you, we Blondes know how to have fun!)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/site\/uploads\/images\/food.jpg\" alt=\"Fi in Dartmoor National Park\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><small>Fi in Dartmoor National Park<\/small><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Wild camping on Dartmoor is a fantastic way to get outside and one that we thoroughly recommend. However it will only remain fantastic if we all do our best to stick to the rules and protect our environment. As in Scotland there are already a few areas of Dartmoor that have become hotspots for litter and anti-social behaviour. This doesn\u2019t need to happen; Dartmoor\u2019s permitted wild camping areas are big enough for us all to find our perfect wild camping spot and get outside overnight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you want to try your hand at wild camping on Dartmoor but don\u2019t quite feel confident enough, The Two Blondes might be able to help. 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