Lemonford Caravan Park
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- Family-run site on the outskirts of Dartmoor National Park
- Just over 10 minutes’ drive to Newton Abbot and 30 to Torquay beaches
- Bovey Tracey within 15 minutes and Paignton half an hour away
Site type
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40
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
- The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Single-sex bookings of 3 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
Languages spoken
English
Pitch types & availability
2 
Electric grass tent pitch
6 people maximum 
Wifi at the unit/pitch Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Unlimited
Arrival daysFrom £15
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- 17
Electric hardstanding pitch
6 people maximum Wifi at the unit/pitch Ground type: Hardstanding
Pitch size: Unlimited
Arrival daysFrom £25
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Camping pod
4 people maximum 
No dogs allowed Wifi at the unit/pitch Dimensions: 13.1ft width × 9.8ft length
Arrival daysFrom £80
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Reviews
45% would recommend this site to a friend
49% would stay here again
What customers say
This campsite offers a great location for exploring Dartmoor and nearby beaches, with many finding the pitches level and the showers hot and clean. New management is actively upgrading facilities, including shower blocks and a laundry. While some reviews mention traffic noise and ongoing maintenance, the overall sentiment highlights helpful staff, good value, and a peaceful atmosphere, with many guests expressing a desire to return.
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Anonymous Electric grass tent pitch
Liked ?
Disliked This is an Irish traveler site. With a bit of space for tents. We left earlier Because the kids were throwing big sharp rocks and planks of wood at our tent. Even when I told them to stop. One child even threw a metal bucket at my son.
There is rubbish everywhere the toilet / shower and washing up area was full of flys and not really great. There’s a reason it’s so Cheap.
It backs on to a busy road, so sounds like your on a motorway.
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functional, if you can hold your nose
Electric hardstanding pitch
Liked Laid-back attitude to arrival, pitch choice and departure
Disliked Rubbish everywhere
Toilets stank like school loos
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Awful place-travellers around, intimidating people.
Electric grass tent pitch
Liked Price only. Avoid at all costs. Read reviews before booking.
Disliked As we arrived-no one was at the reception. Called the number,lady said take any pitch u want. Found the pitch-and fun started. Travellers/gypsies next to us left their dog wander around our tents. Then their kids were running around our tents,looking into them. Then another two gipsy kids arrived with water guns, coming right to our sitting area, telling us "I will spray you right now,do you want it? I will count till three-one,two...." somehow we managed to tell them to go away. Then they came later with water buckets, running and throwing those buckets around my kids. Their parents were walking up and down the road looking at us, trying to intimidate us. We were 3 families with 5 kids between us,youngest 7month old. It lasted till probably 9pm. We went to bed, wondering what we going to wake up to. Their dog was literally barking for 30 mins straight,at night, not letting majority of other pitchers to sleep. Woke up next morning, all was good,nothing had been touched- but then again, these kiddos appeared and started to spray with water guns my sister in law with her 7m old baby. Running over our tents again. At this point we thought it aint safe, we wouldn't even be able to go out and leaving our tents there. Our other kids were staying inside as they were scared to even walk around. Spoke to receptionist, they aint interested,travellers are long term there- so nothing they can do-or simply they don't really care. Spoke to the woman on the phone,she was apologetic, told she will refund-never did! We had to leave as it was not safe at all. Please,please,please-avoid at all costs. Also-facilities,all run down, and messy after travellers. I wonder if the owner is a traveller itself, therefore they don't care. Ive sent messages,email-never got a call back. PLEASE-this place is not worth a penny. I did read the review,and the travellers were mentioned-but I thought I will give it a go. AVOID! Trust the reviews.DON'T BOOK WITH THEM.
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A very nice site
Electric grass tent pitch
Liked I travelled overnight with my 12 year old daughter. It’s a lovely site with a lot of potential, but needs sone TLC from the management. The site layout, availability of the loos on site, electric hook up available for tents were fab.
Disliked The site was untidy, there was rubbish on the grass and the ladies showers / toilet block stank of cigarette, there were no hand towels in the dispensers.
Toilet paper was available in 2 out of 4 cubicles and hand slab in one basin. The shower had rubbish on the floor, including someone’s disposable razor shaver.
Bins are placed next to the ladies showers/toilet entry so in order to get there, one has to go through the smell and flies.
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owner left you alone , not…
Electric grass tent pitch
Liked owner left you alone , not far drive to paignton and other places, good base , value for money
Disliked on arrival we noticed a few traveller family's on there but they were no trouble at all an they leave you be
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Niks…
Anonymous Electric hardstanding pitch
Liked Niks
Disliked Nog nooit gezien wat een vieze camping en smerige sanitaire voorzieningen
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Terrible very poor
Electric hardstanding pitch
Liked Poor glass all over, had sweep area before my dogs got out off camper.
Disliked Never again would not recommend
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Lots of space and private…
Electric grass tent pitch
Liked Lots of space and private
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Very clean, everybody is happy.My family was happy staff brilliant
2 bedroom static caravan
Liked I like everything about the camp site.It was perfect static caravan was clean and tidy we ll come back again
Disliked No dislikes
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Great location for access into Dartmoor.…
Electric hardstanding pitch
Liked Great location for access into Dartmoor. Easy check and loved the fact that we could choose our pitch. Pitches were flat and the showers were hot, which was just what was needed after a long walk on Dartmoor on a very cold day.
Disliked The kitchen area could do with a clean. We ended up taking our dirty cutlery and dishes home to stick everything through the dishwasher.
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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
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 yearUtilities
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
Large (51-200 pitches)Nearby leisure
Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Drainage hook-up points for tourers Motorhome service point Seasonal pitches Tourer storage facilities Water hook-up points for tourersLocation
Lemonford Caravan Park
Bickington
Newton Abbot
Devon
England
TQ12 6JR
Directions Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
50.53898°N
3.70338°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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maidencombe | 8.6 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Watcombe | 8.8 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Shaldon | 8.8 mi | Estuary | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Ness Cove | 9 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Torre Abbey | 9.1 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Good |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Buckfast Abbey 4.5 mi
Paignton Zoo Environmental Park 9.4 mi
Living Coasts 9.6 mi
Castle Drogo 11.8 mi
Exeter Cathedral - Church of Saint Peter 14.8 mi
National Trust
The Church House 5.4 mi
Compton Castle 6.5 mi
Castle Drogo 11.8 mi
Greenway 11.9 mi
A la Ronde 14.9 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Ashburton - River and Woods 2.8 mi
The Templer Way: Part 2 2.9 mi
Stover Country Park - River Teign - Stover Park 2.9 mi
Ashburton - Goosepool Lane - River Dart - Ashburton 2.9 mi
STOVER PARK 3.1 mi
Local events
- Sidmouth Folk Festival (Friday, 31 July 2026 – Friday, 31 July 2026)
Sidmouth, Devon 22.7 mi
- Beautiful Days (Friday, 21 August 2026 – Friday, 21 August 2026)
Ottery St Mary, Devon 23.9 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 Lemonford Caravan Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Lemonford Caravan Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Lemonford Caravan Park? It’s 10 minutes’ drive from here to Buckfast Abbey, an active Benedictine monastery dating back to 1018; get cultural here then balance it out with an offbeat activity like a trip to … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Lemonford Caravan Park?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 1:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. On-site accommodation Arrive: 1:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Lemonford Caravan Park? From £15 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.