When can I check in and check out of Leadstone Camping?

Camping and touring Arrive: 12 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. Please contact the site at the phone number provided for arrivals after 6pm Monday - Saturday and after 4pm on Sunday. Read more

Leadstone Camping

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Visitor image of part of the site (added by manager 08 Sep 2022)

Level view from field 3 looking towards field 2 and sea in the distance

Hedge pitches and mid-field pitches for tents, motorhomes and touring caravans

Looking out onto field 2 with all types of pitches

Old-fashioned site with modern facilities
A 10-minute walk to beach, dunes and nature reserve of Dawlish Warren
Seven acres of grassland in a secluded setting

Old-style camping with new-style facilities, minutes from the Blue Flag Devon coastline and a 500-acre nature reserve stuffed with species of all sorts… you might want two weeks at least at Leadstone Camping (Leadstone Holiday Park) in Dawlish Warren, ta. This very friendly site, which has been around since 1974, one of those where the staff do their utmost to make sure guests have the best time possible: although this is traditional and uncommercialised camping, standards are modern, including a redeveloped amenities block with showers, toilets, free hot water to basins, a hairdryer, baby changing unit and an accessible room with shower, toilet and wash basin. Leadstone also has a launderette, playground, washing-up facilities and water points in the pitching fields. For other supplies and nosh, a supermarket is a mile away, and anyone walking the 10 minutes to Dawlish Warren will find a pub serving lunch and evening meals handily placed along the way.

Site type

Opens 1 April 2025

Tourist board rating

Please note

The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
A charge of £0.20 applies for the use of the shower.
Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
The site caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
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.
At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.

American-style RVs are not permitted.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Tue, 1 Apr to Wed, 1 Oct 2025

Pitch types & availability

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Electric grass pitch (large, water hook-up)

6 people maximum

Wifi at the unit/pitch

Ground type: Grass

Pitch size: Avg 10.0m width x 8.0m depth (32.8ft width x 26.2ft depth) Calculated area: 80.0m² (861.1ft²)

6 people maximum

Wifi at the unit/pitch

One Motorhome or Tent or Touring caravan or Campervan or Trailer tent allowed per pitch

Additional units require additional pitches - quick book via 'Make another booking like this' after making your booking.

Pitch size

Avg 10.0m width x 8.0m depth (32.8ft width x 26.2ft depth) Calculated area: 80.0m² (861.1ft²)

Ground type

Grass

Twin-axle vehicles accepted

Suitable for

Motorhome, Tent, Touring caravan, Campervan, Trailer tent

Features

Electric: 16 amp included

Bring an awning 1 included, 1 max.

Car 1 included, 2 max.

Dog(s) allowed 2 included, 2 max.

Car parking by pitch/unit

Chemical disposal point

Use of a motorhome service point

Wifi at the unit/pitch

Extras

Bring a gazebo (1 max)		£3 (£3) per night
Bring a pup tent (1 max)		£6 (£6) per night
Extra car (1 max)		£4 (£4) per night

You will be able to choose extras on the booking page.

Arrival days

No availability on our site

Electric grass pitch (water hook-up, XL)

6 people maximum

Wifi at the unit/pitch

Ground type: Grass

Pitch size: Avg 10.0m width x 8.0m depth (32.8ft width x 26.2ft depth) Calculated area: 80.0m² (861.1ft²)

6 people maximum

Wifi at the unit/pitch

One Motorhome or Tent or Touring caravan or Campervan or Trailer tent allowed per pitch

Additional units require additional pitches - quick book via 'Make another booking like this' after making your booking.

Pitch size

Avg 10.0m width x 8.0m depth (32.8ft width x 26.2ft depth) Calculated area: 80.0m² (861.1ft²)

Ground type

Grass

Twin-axle vehicles accepted

Suitable for

Motorhome, Tent, Touring caravan, Campervan, Trailer tent

Features

Electric: 16 amp included

Bring an awning 1 included, 1 max.

Car 1 included, 2 max.

Dog(s) allowed 2 included, 2 max.

Car parking by pitch/unit

Chemical disposal point

Use of a motorhome service point

Wifi at the unit/pitch

Extras

Bring a gazebo (1 max)		£3 (£3) per night
Bring a pup tent (1 max)		£6 (£6) per night
Extra car (1 max)		£4 (£4) per night

You will be able to choose extras on the booking page.

Arrival days

No availability on our site

Owl electric grass touring pitch (XL)

6 people maximum

Wifi at the unit/pitch

Ground type: Grass

Pitch size: Avg 10.0m width x 8.0m depth (32.8ft width x 26.2ft depth) Calculated area: 80.0m² (861.1ft²)

6 people maximum

Wifi at the unit/pitch

One Motorhome or Touring caravan or Campervan allowed per pitch

Additional units require additional pitches - quick book via 'Make another booking like this' after making your booking.

Pitch size

Avg 10.0m width x 8.0m depth (32.8ft width x 26.2ft depth) Calculated area: 80.0m² (861.1ft²)

Ground type

Grass

Twin-axle vehicles accepted

Suitable for

Motorhome, Touring caravan, Campervan

Features

Electric: 16 amp included

Bring an awning 1 included, 1 max.

Car 1 included, 2 max.

Dog(s) allowed 2 included, 2 max.

Car parking by pitch/unit

Chemical disposal point

Use of a motorhome service point

Wifi at the unit/pitch

Extras

Bring a gazebo (1 max)		£3 (£3) per night
Bring a pup tent (1 max)		£6 (£6) per night
Extra car (1 max)		£4 (£4) per night

You will be able to choose extras on the booking page.

Arrival days

No availability on our site

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

All setup for “celeste’s” 1st holiday after her renovation

Lovely view just 10 minutes walk from the camp site

Dawlish sea view beside overhead train track.

Good pitch size, our tent is 7.4x4.4 and we had lots of space!

Very friendly, clean site.

Overall	10/10
Location	8
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Sara C. Oct 2024

Electric grass pitch (large, water hook-up)

Liked: Very warm welcome and follow up checks that we were all OK. Very clean shower/toilet block with plenty of hot water. Showers 20p which lasted fine for men, just about enough for the ladies! Great Forest Fungi farm café and Mount Pleasant Inn very nearby. Need to book these beforehand.

Disliked: It is more than 10 min walk to beach and is along the road which might be an issue with small children and lots of gear. Didn't affect us oldies in September just dog walking for coffee or pub.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Nicely laid out site with good facilities

Overall	8/10
Location	6
Value for money	8
Accommodation	No rating
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	8
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Sarah H. Sept 2024

Badger electric grass tent, campervan or trailer tent pitch (large)

Liked: Friendly welcome. Good, clean facilities.

Disliked: Not a 10 minute walk to the beach as claimed. Pitches sloping

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely peaceful site with clean facilities and a friendly welcome.

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	No rating
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Linzi R. Oct 2024

Owl electric grass touring pitch (XL)

Liked: If you like quiet and basic this site is for you. It’s set out perfectly with different areas that are separated by trees and foliage so very private. The pitches are large, we had electric and water which was brilliant. We had a lovely, friendly welcome on arrival with lots of info given. The facilities although basic were perfectly adequate and always spotlessly clean. 10 minute walk to the Warren with its beach and shops. Pubs within walking distance and we took our bikes so particularly enjoyed the cycle path along the Exe estuary. The reception does sell a few basics and you can order morning pastries but there are plenty of shops nearby if you need more supplies. We booked for a week but ended up going home a couple of days early purely because we had an awful lot of rain which is not good with two dogs in tow but this was no reflection on the site at all…….would definitely visit again 😊

Disliked: Nothing.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	8
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	8

David W. Sept 2024

Electric grass pitch (large, water hook-up)

Liked: Good pitches Clean and well organised site Friendly wardens Good facilities Excellent location

Disliked: Slightly sloping pitches.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Peaceful, well tended site. Spotlessly clean warm toilets. Helpful staff…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	No rating
Facilities / Activities	No rating
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	No rating
Wifi	2

Lynn K. Sept 2024

Electric grass pitch (large, water hook-up)

Liked: Peaceful, well tended site. Spotlessly clean warm toilets. Helpful staff

Disliked: Only one shower

Recommend to friends Visit again

brilliant site, lovely staff and good pitches

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	8
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	6

Anonymous Sept 2024

Electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch (large)

Liked: everyone at reception were lovely and helpful, the facilities were clean and tidy and the price of everything was reasonable. the pitches were relatively large and had electric. neighbouring campers were respectful and polite, adhering to quiet time rules.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Nice site

Overall	6/10
Location	8
Value for money	6
Accommodation	4
Facilities / Activities	6
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	4
Wifi	No rating

Tracey T. Sept 2024

Electric grass pitch (large, water hook-up)

Liked: Friendly welcome and escorted to our pitch and given information on the local area. It wasn't very busy so was lovely and peaceful and we had lots of space around our pitch. Easy access to water and the recycling and waste disposal is all in one place and very well organised. Short walk into Dawlish Warren with great rail links to nearby towns.

Disliked: Sloping pitches which even with chocks, didn't level us! Toilet facilities are clean but the showers which are unisex, we found quite dirty so only used once and showered in our van instead. There aren't very many so I'm the height of the season, these would be very busy.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site, friendly staff and easy access to public transport

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	No rating
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	4

Anonymous Sept 2024

Electric grass pitch (large, water hook-up)

Liked: Generous sized pitch, close to amenities. Facilities well maintained.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site with clean facilities

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	No rating
Facilities / Activities	No rating
Customer service	No rating
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Anonymous Sept 2024

Electric grass pitch (water hook-up, XL)

Liked: We had a lovely large pitch. The facilities were very clean.

Disliked: No phone signal

Recommend to friends Visit again

First time booking through Pitch Definitely use again.

Overall	8/10
Location	8
Value for money	8
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	4

Anonymous Sept 2024

Badger electric grass tent, campervan or trailer tent pitch (large)

Liked: Very Friendly wardens. Pitches divided by shrubs/trees. Good size pitch. Ours was flat. Easy walk along the front to Dawlish. Lovely garden centre next door. Bus stop outside camp gates. Little shop on site very useful. Facilities spotless.

Disliked: Showers need better extraction fan.

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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 Watersports

Amenities 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 Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Budget/backpacker Peaceful

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Large (51-200 pitches)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Indoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Tennis nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Motorhome service point Seasonal pitches

Location

Leadstone Camping

Warren Road

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish

Devon

England

EX7 0NG

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

50.59408°N
-3.45157°W

Route directions

As you approach the site, avoid Week Lane as it is very narrow.

Nearest transport

Coach

1.2 mi The Green

1.3 mi Westcliff Road

2.3 mi Opposite Rail Station

Rail

0.5 mi Dawlish Warren Rail Station

1.1 mi Dawlish Rail Station

2.3 mi Starcross Rail Station

Ferry

2 mi Exmouth Ferry Landing

2.3 mi Starcross Ferry Landing

4.2 mi Teignmouth Ferry Landing

Airport

9.6 mi Exeter International Airport

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

Leadstone Camping's location makes it easy to get to most of Devon's attractions and it's simple to get from the site to wherever takes your fancy. Roads are relatively quiet for most of the year apart from in high season. Dawlish Warren is a top place to be in Devon, partly for its safe clean beach and partly for its sand dunes leading onto 500-acre Dawlish Warren Nature Reserve, a hugely popular spot with birdwatchers and botanists. On foot, walk the half mile to the Warren (it's a safe stroll and suitable for prams) or to the South West Coast Path within 10 minutes; it's also half a mile to the Exe Cycle Trail or the circular six-mile Dawlish Discovery Walk. A mile away is the Exe estuary – another top local spot and a hit for fishing, hiking, biking and birdwatching – and the town of Dawlish itself is a mile and a half away: look out for the famous black swans. Also nearby is the harbour and two good pubs at Cockwood, two and a half miles away, and golf at Starcross before taking the ferry from here to Exmouth. Shaldon, seven miles away, has another golf course and can be reached by ferry from the busy resort of Teignmouth. For towns, take off to Exminster (nine miles; more golf), Torquay (10 miles), Newton Abbot (11 miles; racecourse and ancient market), Exeter (13 miles) and Paignton (13 miles; take the steam railway from here to Kingswear and Dartmouth).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Dawlish Warren	0.7 mi	Estuary	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Dawlish Town	1.1 mi	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	Excellent
Dawlish Coryton Cove	1.5 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Teignmouth Holcombe	2.4 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Exmouth	2.5 mi	Estuary	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Crealy Great Adventure Park 8 mi

Exeter Cathedral - Church of Saint Peter 9.6 mi

Living Coasts 9.9 mi

Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site 11 mi

Paignton Zoo Environmental Park 12.9 mi

National Trust

A la Ronde 3.9 mi

Compton Castle 10.6 mi

Killerton: Clyston Mill 11.7 mi

Killerton: Marker's Cottage 11.8 mi

Killerton: Budlake Old Post Office 13.3 mi

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

STONELANDS HOUSE 1.7 mi

LUSCOMBE CASTLE 2.3 mi

Exmouth, Geoneedle, Coast Path and Knowle Walk 2.6 mi

MAMHEAD PARK 3 mi

Church Rocks 3.5 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.

Policies

Booking terms and conditions

Admission

Admission is only permitted after registering at reception.
At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.

Arrivals and departures

No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.
Units will be allocated on arrival.

Dogs

Dogs must be kept on leads and supervised at all times.
Guide dogs are allowed on site free of charge.
The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).

Extras

A charge of £0.20 applies for the use of the shower.
Motorbike(s) can be brought instead of the car(s) included.

General

BB guns and generators are not permitted.
In the event of a complaint, please speak to reception immediately. Complaints which are not brought to the management's attention during your stay cannot be dealt with once you have left the site.
Quiet hours must be respected between 11 p.m. and 7 a.m..
Radio, music and TV players must be kept at a low volume. Car doors and boots must be closed quietly.
The management reserves the right to deny access or terminate the stay of those guests whose behaviour is deemed unsuitable. No refunds will be offered.

Occupancy

The site caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.

Pitches

You must follow the management directives when pitching your tent/unit and related equipment.

Reception

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.

Safety

Barbecues are permitted but must be raised off the ground and attended by an adult at all times.
Open fires are prohibited.

Vehicles

Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
Only one car is to be parked by the pitch. Extra vehicles must be parked in the designated area.

Visitors

Visitors are not permitted on site.

Additional terms

Guests must let the team know before arrival if they will be arriving on site with a twin axle caravan. Please do so using the 'Special request' box when you book.

If your dog has a bark or character that may accidentally upset visitors, please consider leaving your pet with a friend.

American-style RVs are not permitted.

Parents are responsible for their children at all times, which includes following social distancing guidelines.

Payment terms

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Frequently asked questions

Does Leadstone Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Leadstone Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Leadstone Camping? Leadstone Camping's location makes it easy to get to most of Devon's attractions and it's simple to get from the site to wherever takes your fancy. Roads are relatively quiet for most … Read more
When can I check in and check out of Leadstone Camping?

Camping and touring

Arrive: 12 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Depart by: 11 a.m.

Please contact the site at the phone number provided for arrivals after 6pm Monday - Saturday and after 4pm on Sunday.
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