River Dart Country Park
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- Peaceful eco-friendly site by the River Dart in Dartmoor National Park
- Activities including high ropes, kayaking and zipwiring
- Toddlers' beach, café bar, Sunday carvery and shop
Site type
Tourist board rating
- Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
- At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
- The restaurant is open between 01/04 and 25/09.
- The grocery shop is open between 01/04 and 25/09.
- Reception is unmanned after 5 p.m.. Please inform the site while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time, so that the team can provide information about your unit/pitch.
- Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.
- Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
- Dare Devil activities are not included in the rate and subject to extra charges payable on arrival. Please observe the 10mph speed limit
Languages spoken
English
Open from Thu 2 Apr to

Pitch types & availability
4

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
8 people maximum
Wifi at the unit/pitch
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 11m width × 11m depth (121m²)
Arrival daysFrom £20
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Electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
8 people maximum
Wifi at the unit/pitch
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 11m width × 11m depth (121m²)
Arrival daysFrom £25
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Electric hardstanding touring pitch
8 people maximum
Wifi at the unit/pitch
Ground type: Hardstanding
Pitch size: Max 11m width × 11m depth (121m²)
Arrival daysFrom £25
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Reviews
96% would recommend this site to a friend
86% would stay here again
What customers say
This country park receives high praise for its beautiful location, extensive grounds, and numerous activities for all ages, making it very family-oriented. Guests consistently highlight the friendly and helpful staff, spacious pitches, and generally clean and well-maintained facilities. Minor points raised include occasional issues with Wi-Fi, TV signal, accessibility for mobility scooters, and noise from the arcade or early morning activities. The managers acknowledge feedback, particularly regarding accessibility and pitch surfaces, and indicate that issues are being reviewed.
Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews.
Last updated 28/07/2026
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Everything, the facilities were clean, the…
Electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Everything, the facilities were clean, the staff were friendly and helpful, there was so much there for the children.
Recommend to friends Visit again
From the manager: Good morning Eleanor,
Thank you for your lovely feedback! We are so pleased that you had an enjoyable time with us at River Dart Country Park. We hope to see you again very soon!
Best wishes,
Gareth
Fantastic place to stay. We will 100% return in the future. :)
Electric hardstanding touring pitch
Liked We loved the location, the facilities, the staff and the activities.
Disliked Some narrow lanes to access the site
Recommend to friends Visit again
From the manager: Good morning David,
Many thanks for your lovely review! We’re delighted to hear how much you enjoyed your time with us. It’s fantastic to hear that you’re planning to return, and we look forward to welcoming you back soon.
Best wishes,
Gareth
Overall great site could have better access for disabled visitors
Electric hardstanding touring pitch
Liked Really well kept site we stayed on the village green hard standing pitch no 3
Lots fir kids to do and very dog friendly
Disliked Had issues with WiFi connection and no signal for tv.
Not everywhere is accessible if you use a mobility scooter
Recommend to friends Visit again
From the manager: Good morning Tony,
Thank you for your review and for your kind comments. We appreciate your feedback regarding the Wi-Fi, TV signal and accessibility around the park, particularly access to the lake area for mobility scooter users. Your suggestion regarding mobility scooter hire will also be shared with the team for consideration. We hope to welcome you back to River Dart Country Park soon.
Best wishes,
Gareth
Surroundings , the area…
Electric hardstanding touring pitch
Liked Surroundings , the area
Disliked Not really negativ but the restroom were not optimal
Recommend to friends Visit again
From the manager: Good morning Andreas,
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We really appreciate your comments and hope to welcome you back again in the near future!
Best wishes,
Gareth
Surroundings, pitch size…
Electric hardstanding touring pitch
Liked Surroundings, pitch size
Disliked Noise, no curfew times, we hade to leave early due to lack of sleep
Recommend to friends Visit again
From the manager: Good morning Anthony,
Thank you for your review. We're pleased to hear you enjoyed the surroundings and the size of your pitch. Our park does operate quiet hours, with all guests agreeing to our Terms & Conditions, which require noise to be kept to a minimum after 11pm. Parents and guardians are also responsible for supervising children throughout their stay. Our team are available on site to assist with any disturbances, and we encourage guests to report issues at the time so they can be addressed as quickly as possible. Thank you for your additional comments regarding the toilet facilities and WiFi. We continually review guest feedback as part of our ongoing improvements to the park.
Best wishes,
Gareth
Excellent
Electric hardstanding touring pitch
Liked Lovely scenic site river walks clean and well presented would definitely stay again
Disliked None
Recommend to friends Visit again
From the manager: Good morning Daniel,
Thank you for your wonderful feedback. We are very happy to hear how much you enjoyed our site and that you would return to the River Dart. We hope to see you again very soon!
Best wishes,
Gareth
See you next year
Electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Amazing place. Everything was perfect. Accessible. So much to do.
Great booking experience.
Amazing staff nothing to much trouble.
Facilities excellent.
Great food.
Spacious pitches.
High wire tree ropes superb.
A must place to visit.
Disliked Nothing at all.
Recommend to friends Visit again
From the manager: Good morning Tony,
Thank you for taking the time to share your fantastic review! It is so lovely to hear how much you enjoyed your stay and the facilities at River Dart Country Park. We always strive to give our visitors the best possible experience, and your comments are very much appreciated. Excellent to hear that you are returning next year too.
We look forward to seeing you again in 2027!
Best wishes,
Gareth
The best place we have camped by far! 100% recommended.
Electric hardstanding touring pitch
Liked We had the best time. So much to do. We came as 2 adult couples. The food in the restaurant was so good and the staff friendly. We had a great time being kids again (while ours were away with school), exploring all the obstacles courses, jumping in the river and exploring the grounds. The toileting facilities were clean, there was a drying room which was a lovely surprise. Just an all round fantastic time and we are already planning our next trip and bringing the kids next time!
Disliked Only thing we disliked is that we could hear the arcade music in the morning when trying to have a lay in, and the tractors driving around early. (I am super sensitive to noise) But we were pitched close to the main area of the complex, so next time we would probably ask to be pitched further away. Overall we had the best time.
Recommend to friends Visit again
From the manager: Good morning Stacey,
Thank you so much for your fantastic review!
We're thrilled to hear that you had such a wonderful stay and made the most of everything the park has to offer. It’s great to know you enjoyed the activities, exploring the grounds, and having the chance to be kids again. We're also delighted that you enjoyed the restaurant and found the facilities clean and welcoming. Your kind comments about our team will mean a lot to them. We look forward to welcoming you back again with your children soon!
Best wishes,
Gareth
Open space, quiet when we were…
Electric hardstanding touring pitch
Liked Open space, quiet when we were there, all facilities clearly signposted, all staff friendly and helpful.
Recommend to friends Visit again
From the manager: Good morning Fenella,
Thank you for such a wonderful review! We are so pleased to hear how much you enjoyed your stay, and hope to see you again in the near future.
Best wishes,
Gareth
Top place to stay
Electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Great place, very clean and very well maintained toilets and showers. The place is a must for families and alike.
Disliked Not free Wifi
Recommend to friends Visit again
From the manager: Good morning,
Thank you very much for taking the time to share your experience with us. We are so pleased to hear how much you all enjoyed your visit, and we hope to welcome you back again in the near future.
Best wishes,
Gareth
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 Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Local produce 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 Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Forest Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearbyType
Very large (over 200 pitches)Touring and motorhomes
Drainage hook-up points for tourers Motorhome service point Water hook-up points for tourersLocation
River Dart Country Park
Ashburton
Devon
England
TQ13 7NP
Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
50.51719°N
3.78913°W
Route directions
Nearest transport
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.
Local attractions
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hollicombe | 11.4 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
| Paignton Preston Sands | 11.4 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Good |
| Paignton Paignton Sands | 11.6 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
| Torre Abbey | 11.8 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Good |
| Goodrington | 12 mi | Sea | Poor | Poor | N/A | N/A |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Buckfast Abbey 1.8 mi
Paignton Zoo Environmental Park 11 mi
Dartmoor Zoological Park 11.6 mi
Living Coasts 12.3 mi
Castle Drogo 12.4 mi
National Trust
The Church House 4.2 mi
Compton Castle 9 mi
Castle Drogo 12.4 mi
Greenway 12.8 mi
Buckland Abbey 15.3 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Hembury Woods and Hill-Fort 1 mi
Ashburton - River and Woods 1.3 mi
Ashburton - Goosepool Lane - River Dart - Ashburton 1.4 mi
Holne Woods and River Dart 1.4 mi
New Bridge - Mel Tor - Aish Tor - Leigh Tor - New Bridge 1.4 mi
Local events
- Sidmouth Folk Festival (Friday, 31 July 2026 – Friday, 31 July 2026)
Sidmouth, Devon 26.7 mi
- Beautiful Days (Friday, 21 August 2026 – Friday, 21 August 2026)
Ottery St Mary, Devon 27.8 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 River Dart Country Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is River Dart Country Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near River Dart Country Park? When you're ready to venture away from all the site-based antics, the park is a mile from the A38 Devon Expressway for easy access to plenty of top Devon attractions such as … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of River Dart Country Park?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 12 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 10:30 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at River Dart Country Park? From £20 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.



