Riverside Caravan and Camping Park

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  • On 70 acres of landscaped parkland close to Exmoor
  • South Molton 10 minutes' drive; 40 minutes from sandy beaches
  • Three fishing lakes, shop and country club with bar and restaurant
If a caravan park has 'Riverside' in its name, you might reckon you might get some fishing. And you'd be right: South Molton's Riverside Caravan and Camping Park has three specimen lakes stocked with quality carp, and more exploring can be availed of at the nearby river Mole. The site sits on 70 acres of landscaped parkland with ten acres of mature woodland running alongside the river Mole: as you might also reckon, it's all mighty pretty. Riverside is a family-friendly park with a modern reception and a shop stocked with local produce from across north Devon as well as gifts, toys and everyday essentials. It has a play area as well as a country club with a bar and restaurant, serving homemade food and a selection of local lagers, ciders and ales. It's a popular venue for the variety of entertainment on site, or for settling down for a quiet time during the day to use the wifi service.

Site type

Tent pitches 84
Touring caravan pitches 74
Motorhome pitches 74
Caravans for hire 13
Open all year
Opens

Tourist board rating

Please note
  • 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) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
  • The restaurant is open between 01/01 and 31/12.
  • The grocery shop is open between 01/01 and 31/12.
  • Special events are held on site throughout the season, and may involve live music or other entertainment.

Languages spoken

English

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Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

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2 adults
0 children
0 dogs

Reviews

8.8

Overall rating from 137 Pitchup.com customers

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Location
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Facilities / Activities
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Peaceful

87% would recommend this site to a friend

85% would stay here again

What customers say

This is a well-maintained and clean campsite with spacious, level pitches. Visitors praised the excellent shower and toilet facilities, friendly and helpful staff, and the good value food served in the clubhouse, particularly the carvery. The site offers lovely riverside walks and is dog-friendly. Minor issues mentioned include infrequent cleaning of some facilities, occasional road noise, and a limited shop. Despite these points, many guests highly recommend the site and plan to return.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews

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Bar and food and fishing…

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Andrew W.

Fully-serviced grass pitch (jumbo)

Liked Bar and food and fishing

Disliked Pitches put on a grass pitch that i had to firstly drive over a bridge then was just stuck on a muddy potch walking in mud i was moved next day after complaing
No wifi or tv .
Paid for wifi still did not work very disapointed in stay

Recommend to friends Visit again

Spacious sites geeen grass well kept…

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8 out of 10
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Anonymous

Fully-serviced grass pitch (jumbo)

Liked Spacious sites geeen grass well kept

Disliked The shop had no provisions at the time,only milk .

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely size pitches and lots of fully serviced.

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8 out of 10
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Sally B.

Fully-serviced hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Large level pitched. Onsite food was really nice. Shower block was super clean and modern. Park was great. Fishing on site.

Disliked Lack of stock in the shop.
Narrow roads around the site making it tricky for twin axles.
Cost of fishing is really expensive.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Nice site with very nice toilet/shower block.

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Katie B.

Fully-serviced grass pitch (jumbo)

Liked We booked a jumbo pitch and it was very spacious with an enough space for the car aswell.
Very large and always clean toilet and shower block.

Disliked If your pitched near the road it can be very
Noisy during the early hours.
No swimming pool or activities there. ( should of checked before booking)
Went at the end of March, not the best weather( again not the sites fault)
But we went to the bar area on our first evening and it just gave off an atmosphere of locals and regular visitors.
Not my cup of tea.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Our 2nd visit. Not much around to do if you are in a motor home.

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8 out of 10
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Lizzy T.

Fully-serviced hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Very clean, good club house. Not there when they had entertainment. Food was good, need to read when meals are being cooked in the evenings though.

Disliked Never found the bus stop outside the gate.....

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely site & dog walk…

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Clare B.

Fully-serviced grass pitch (jumbo)

Liked Lovely site & dog walk

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very good and great carvery on…

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Julian B.

Fully-serviced hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Very good and great carvery on Thursday evening

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Superb stay will definitely be back

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Kevin H.

Fully-serviced hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Everything, from the quality pitches to the superb clubhouse, marvellous staff to the wonderful food, can't fault anything

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Nice site. Great position

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Anonymous

Fully-serviced hardstanding touring pitch

Liked A great site with good wash rooms. Great bar on site. Easy walk to South Molton.

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Spacious pitches. Lovely and peaceful this…

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Tim D.

Fully-serviced hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Spacious pitches. Lovely and peaceful this time of year

Recommend to friends Visit again

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 cafe On-site restaurant 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 Local produce Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

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

Camping 2.0

Jumbo tent pitches

Themes

Gastronomic delight Lake and/or mountain Leave the car at home Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Large (51-200 pitches)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at pitch Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Bathrooms: Large spacious toilet Bathrooms: Step-free access Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible shower Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet Level site, no steep slopes Smooth, hard roads e.g. tarmac Well-lit path

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Tennis nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Drainage hook-up points for tourers Tourer storage facilities Water hook-up points for tourers

Location

Riverside Caravan and Camping Park

Marsh Lane

North Molton Road

South Molton

Devon

England

EX36 3HQ

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

51.02911°N
3.82352°W

Nearest transport

Coach
0.9 mi The Square
0.9 mi The Square
10.7 mi Bus Station
Rail
7.3 mi Umberleigh Rail Station
7.4 mi Kings Nympton Rail Station
7.5 mi Portsmouth Arms Rail Station
Ferry
15.7 mi Instow Ferry Landing
16.1 mi Appledore Ferry Landing
16.6 mi Bideford Ferry Landing
Airport
27.2 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

If you'd prefer something more active than fishing, it's a 15-minute drive to Exmoor National Park for miles of scenic walks, mountain bike trails and lots more outdoorsy antics. Canoeing at Wimbleball Lake and beginners' climbing at Valley of Rocks are among the popular picks, as are pony treks and horse riding days through countryside and along the coast. Speaking of the coast, there's much to enjoy here too: head west for the surf beaches around Croyde and Appledore, or north to Ilfracombe for more beach, the aquarium and boat trips to the island of Lundy. It'll take you 40 minutes or so to hit either stretch of coast. Kid-friendly days out nearby include heritage rides on the Lynton & Barnstaple Railway (half an hour's drive), animal encounters at Exmoor Zoo (20 minutes) and Combe Martin Wildlife & Dinosaur Park (half an hour) and easy pedals along the traffic-free Tarka Trail from Barnstaple (15 minutes).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Lynmouth 14 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Combe Martin 15.4 mi Sea PoorPoorPoorPoor
Porlock Weir 15.7 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Ilfracombe Hele 17.3 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Westward Ho! 18 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

RHS Garden Rosemoor 14.9 mi

The National Trust Killerton House & Gardens 22.9 mi

Castle Drogo 23.1 mi

Exeter Cathedral - Church of Saint Peter 24.7 mi

Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty 27.1 mi

National Trust

Arlington Court and the National Trust Carriage Museum 10.6 mi

Watersmeet 13.4 mi

Heddon Valley 13.7 mi

Knightshayes Court 16.5 mi

Holnicote Estate 16.6 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

CASTLE HILL 3.3 mi

KING'S NYMPTON PARK 6 mi

Simonsbath - Picked Stone - River Barle Valley - Simonsbath 8.3 mi

Withypool - Tarr Steps - Knaplock 9.2 mi

Eggesford Station - Eggesford Barton - Nethercott - Eggesford Station 10 mi

Local events

  • Beautiful Days (Friday, 21 August 2026 – Friday, 21 August 2026)

    Ottery St Mary, Devon 28.7 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 Riverside Caravan and Camping Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Riverside Caravan and Camping Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Riverside Caravan and Camping Park? If you'd prefer something more active than fishing, it's a 15-minute drive to Exmoor National Park for miles of scenic walks, mountain bike trails and lots more outdoorsy antics. Canoeing at Wimbleball … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Riverside Caravan and Camping Park?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  11 a.m. –  6:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Riverside Caravan and Camping Park? From £25 (for 1 night, 3 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.