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Electric grass tent, campervan or trailer tent pitch
From £25
6 people maximum 
7.4/10
14 reviews Additional units require additional pitches - quick book via 'Make another booking like this' after making your booking.
Pitch size
Max 8m width × 6m depth (48m²)
Ground type
Grass
Twin-axle vehicles not accepted
Suitable for
Campervan, Tent, Trailer tent, (Motorhome not allowed)
Features
Electric: 16 amp included Bring a gazebo 1 included, 1 max. Bring an awning 1 included, 1 max. Bring a pup tent 1 included, 1 max. Car 1 included, 1 max. Dog(s) allowed 2 included, 2 max. Car parking by pitch/unit Availability
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Tamar Lakes Campsite
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Reviews
79% would recommend this site to a friend
71% would stay here again
What customers say
This campsite offers beautiful lakeside views and a quiet, peaceful atmosphere, ideal for water sports and outdoor activities. Pitches are generally spacious, and facilities, particularly toilets and showers, are frequently noted as clean, though some visitors describe them as basic or dated. The on-site cafe receives positive mentions. Some guests experienced issues with site maintenance and a lack of on-site staff. Accessibility for disabled visitors and motorhomes was also a concern for a few.
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Good basic campsite, with water activities
Electric grass tent, campervan or trailer tent pitch
Liked Amazing scenery, friendly staff. Good basic campsite. We had a lovely stay!
Disliked Water activities a bit expensive but lots of fun.
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It was very excellent stay with clean facilities and level pitches
Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch
Liked It was amazing stay. Toilets are very clean and locked
Disliked Activities are not in all days only on sundays Wednesdays and thursdays
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Lovely quiet camp site
Electric grass tent, campervan or trailer tent pitch
Liked Views close to shops and town quietness
Disliked Could not fish due to match on
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Could be really good with some more effort
Electric grass tent, campervan or trailer tent pitch
Liked Free electric ( although not needed for us)
Pleasant walks around the lakes
Dog friendly
Disliked General feeling of neglect. Brambles growing over the black water drainage point ( probably because it’s hidden with no signs) grass not cut.
Toilets & shower blocks, although very clean, were worse than the school ones I had in the 60s
At £25 quite expensive given the basic facilities and distance from anywhere other than the lakes.
Final point, the code on the shower blocks needs changing more often as it seems most visitors to the car park had the code including many of the park run runners on the Saturday
Ladies shower block lock so stiff my wife couldn’t use it.
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Excellent small site. Good facilities. Very quiet.
Electric grass tent, campervan or trailer tent pitch
Liked Quiet. Gorgeous location. Convenient for lake and parkrun. Lovely walks all around.
Disliked We didn't get an email giving us our pitch number or code to showers. We had to ask another camper.
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Mostly suited to camping
Electric grass tent, campervan or trailer tent pitch
Liked Quiet and peaceful
Disliked To be honest not really suitable for motorhomes difficult drive from about three miles away access into the site is quite bad up a very steep entrance so if you need to manoeuvre around it's not easy
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Simple site for families who like water sports/outdoors.
Electric grass tent, campervan or trailer tent pitch
Liked Location Nice, with walk around the lake.
Went Sailing from site, good for water sports.
Small site good for free range children.
Good Cafe and playground on site.
Disliked Whilst clean enough, toilet/showers pretty rudimentary.
Minimal arrival information, effectively unstaffed out of hours.
Looking a bit careworn, glad we didn’t book a hard standing pitch.
Wasps!
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A very enjoyable weekend with plenty to do.
Electric grass tent, campervan or trailer tent pitch
Liked Location- beautiful views, scenery, wildlife and peaceful.
Lake- Clean, picturesque, and fun.
Walks- 5k around and then other easy walks available.
Pitch sizes - big with spaces between.
Water sports - Lots available and a good calm environment to learn.
Disliked Facilities block - Clean but a bit dated.
Closest shop was a drive away.
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Very quiet, great view…
Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch
Liked Very quiet, great view
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We stayed when it was very…
Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch
Liked We stayed when it was very quiet. Liked the closeness to all facilities. Cafe was excellent. Showers etc very clean. We had a level pitch with a view of the lake which had some good bird watching and huge fish.
The staff we met were very kind and friendly
Disliked Nothing really. Maybe be nicer to have some privacy in the shower areas. They are like school ones. Undress in communal area before using showers.
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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 WatersportsAmenities on site
Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet 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 WifiGroups welcome
D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Small (11-25 pitches)Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Outdoor pool nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearbyLocation
Tamar Lakes Campsite
Upper Tamar Lake
Nr Kilkhapmpton
Bude
Cornwall
England
EX23 9SB
Directions Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
50.87925°N
4.43561°W
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
AirportPlease 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandymouth | 5.4 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Northcott Mouth | 5.7 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | N/A |
| Crooklets | 6 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Good | Good |
| Summerleaze | 6.1 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Good | Good |
| Widemouth Sand | 8 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
RHS Garden Rosemoor 13.7 mi
Tintagel Castle 20.4 mi
National Trust
Lawrence House 17 mi
Tintagel Old Post Office 20.4 mi
Lydford Gorge 21.7 mi
Lundy 22 mi
Finch Foundry 24.5 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Battle of Stratton, 1643 4.7 mi
Poughill - Bude - Northcott Mouth 4.8 mi
Duckpool - Stanbury Mouth - Woodford - Combe Valley 5.3 mi
Morwenstow - Hawker's Coast 5.5 mi
Bude to Sandymouth 6 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.
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Tamar Lakes Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Tamar Lakes Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Tamar Lakes Campsite? Attractive Bude (20 minutes' drive) has lots to see, and is surrounded by old villages such as Poughill (15 minutes) and Kilkhampton (10 minutes). Take a dip in the scenic Bude Sea … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Tamar Lakes Campsite?
Camping and touring Arrive: 2 p.m. – Anytime Depart by: 11 a.m. This site is not manned 24 hours a day. Once you have placed your booking, a member of staff will email you the relevant permits and access codes to the site.
Read more - How much does it cost to stay at Tamar Lakes Campsite? From £21 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.