Most council car parks in Devon don't allow overnight parking, and many coastal car parks have height barriers. Your safest options are campsites, CLs, and Britstops pubs. Some laybys on A-roads are used by motorhomers overnight, but there are no formal facilities.

The A-roads are fine, but many Devon lanes are single-track with high hedges and blind corners. Stick to A and B roads if you're over 7 metres. The A38, A361, and A39 are all comfortable. Dartmoor's B-roads are manageable but can be slow behind farm traffic.

No. The right to camp on Dartmoor applies to backpackers only, and even that was restricted in 2024 to specific areas. Motorhome overnight parking on the open moor isn't legal. Use the campsites and CLs around the moor's edge instead.

Most larger campsites allow waste disposal for a fee of a few pounds, even if you're not staying. There's no dedicated network of motorhome service points in Devon like you'd find in France. Plan waste stops when you pass through campsite areas.

May, June, and September are the sweet spot. July and August are busy, especially the south coast beaches, and you'll struggle to get onto popular campsites without booking ahead. Some sites close from November to March. Easter week can also be hectic on the roads.

The main Park and Ride at Dartmouth can accommodate motorhomes and doesn't have a height barrier. The town centre car parks are too small for most motorhomes. Use the Park and Ride and take the shuttle bus in.

During school holidays, yes. Popular south coast sites fill up weeks ahead in July and August. Outside those peaks, you can usually turn up and find a pitch. CLs and smaller farm sites rarely take bookings at all.