Devon Motorhome Stopovers &
Council Parking Guide
Council-approved overnight parking, local rules, restrictions and touring advice for motorhome visitors exploring Devon.
Coverage
All Devon districts
Verified stopovers
6 (North Devon & South Hams)
Overnight range
Free – £20/night
Last checked
May 2026
The Simple Rule
Use official sites first
Use official campsites first where possible. Where that is not practical, use council-approved overnight parking locations. Roadside overnight parking should only be used where it is lawful, considerate and not restricted.
Overnight Parking by District
Devon council policies
Devon has eight district/borough councils, each with different approaches to motorhome overnight parking. Click any council to see full details, rules and known locations.
Devon County Council
Roadside overnight parking in Devon
Devon County Council recommends using official campsites where possible, or district council-approved overnight locations where available. If staying overnight on the highway, motorhome users are expected to follow these requirements.
Highway overnight guidance
Known highway restrictions
Dartmouth, North Embankment
Motor caravans prohibited 6pm to 9am
Dartmouth, South Embankment
Motor caravans prohibited 6pm to 9am
Exmouth, Queens Drive
Motor caravans prohibited at any time
Exmouth, Imperial Road, Maer Road & Queens Drive Eastern Spur
Motor caravans prohibited 8pm to 8am
What is a motorhome?
Devon defines a motorhome as a vehicle adapted for mobile living accommodation, with permanently installed facilities reasonably necessary for passengers to live in it while travelling.
Verified Stopovers
Explore official Devon stopovers
North Walk Car Park, Barnstaple
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Hillsborough Car Park, Ilfracombe
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Bottom Meadow Car Park, Lynton
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Longmarsh Car Park, Totnes
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Leonard's Road Car Park, Ivybridge
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Poundwell Meadow, Modbury
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Road Access
Vehicle access guides
Detailed road access guides for narrow, difficult or sat-nav-risky destinations across the South West.
Touring Guides
Useful Devon touring guides
Best Devon motorhome stopovers
A curated guide to the most practical overnight stops across Devon.
Dartmoor touring by motorhome
Access, parking and circuits for motorhome touring around Dartmoor.
North Devon coast by motorhome
Coastal route guide from Ilfracombe to Hartland and the Atlantic Highway.
South Hams motorhome touring guide
Touring the South Hams with a motorhome — stopovers, access and harbours.
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How this guide is maintained
This guide is based on council-published motorhome parking guidance and local authority restrictions. Prices, permissions and restrictions can change, so always check local signage and council information before staying overnight.
Last checked
May 2026
Source
District council publications
Verified stopovers
6 locations