Wimbleball Lake Campsite
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- Lakeside site among the Exmoor hills
- Sailing, windsurfing, paddleboarding, kayaking and rowing on the lake
- Walking and cycling trails, playground and café
Site type
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Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- Entertainment and activities are available between 01/03 and 31/10.
- Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
- Swimming in the lake is not allowed.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Mon 2 Mar to
This site is a member of South West Lakes Trust group.
Pitch types & availability
3 
Non-electric grass tent pitch
6 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 5m width × 5m depth (25m²)
Arrival daysFrom £19
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Electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
6 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 5m width × 5m depth (25m²)
Arrival daysFrom £25
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Electric hardstanding and grass motorhome pitch
6 people maximum Ground type: Hardstanding and grass
Pitch size: Min 7m width × 7m depth (49m²)
Arrival daysFrom £31
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Kingfisher camping pod
4 people maximum 
No dogs allowed Dimensions: 13.1ft width × 23ft length
Arrival daysFrom £72
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Otter camping pod
4 people maximum No dogs allowed Dimensions: 13.1ft width × 23ft length
Arrival daysFrom £72
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Reviews
87% would recommend this site to a friend
78% would stay here again
What customers say
This campsite is praised for its amazing location, offering stunning lake views and beautiful walks. Visitors highlight clean toilet and shower facilities, generous pitch sizes, and a quiet, relaxing atmosphere. Dog friendliness, helpful staff, and on-site amenities like a cafe and kayak hire are frequently mentioned positives. However, some reviews note that facilities could be cleaner, updated, and that the site can be expensive. Concerns were also raised about a lack of staff presence during stormy weather and at night, as well as issues with pitch allocation and bin emptying when busy.
Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews
Great value and great location
Electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Great location, fab facilities, really wonderful bike rides alongside the lake. Great for kids and well placed for exploring Exmoor
Disliked If I’m being fussy, the cut grass we a bit long and get all over the place when wet.
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Basic site, no warm welcome, no view, but close to a beautiful lake
Electric hardstanding and grass motorhome pitch
Liked Quiet site, fairly generous pitches. The walk to the lake is lovely and the lake itself is really beautiful.
Disliked No welcome, didn’t know which pitch and couldn’t find anyone to help. Had to wait at the activity centre for 15 minutes until finally someone arrived to tell us our pitch and then we had to drive to the site. Showers and toilets are very basic and the timer in the shower is frustrating, has to be pressed regularly to get water to rinse. There’s no view from the pitches but a quick walk and you are at the lake which is lovely.
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Excellent site with clean facilities and friendly staff
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Anonymous Kingfisher camping pod
Liked The camping hut was basic, it is a wooden tent, but it suited our needs for a wet bank holiday weekend!
Disliked Apart from a small drip in the hut, everything was great.
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From the manager: Thank you for taking the time to leave a review and recommendation! We really appreciated you letting us know about the leak during you stay. We're glad we could offer another pod at the time and the issue has now been sorted. Hope to see you again soon!
Excellent site with good facilities
Electric hardstanding and grass motorhome pitch
Liked The facilities were very clean with a good supply of hot water. A quiet site overlooking (at a distance) the lake. Good location, although very narrow roads as we approached and left. Lot of wildlife around the site and the lake with nice walks and information boards. The cafe wasn't open at the time of our visit but would be a nice place to call when open. Looked like there was an adventure playground for children but we didn't visit it.
Disliked Nothing
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Great location, good site, good facilities
Electric hardstanding and grass motorhome pitch
Liked Location was excellent. Right on the lake which is lovely to walk around. Water activities available to those who want them.
Shower block was slightly dated however water pressure was good, showers were good temperature, lots of dry space for clean clothes towels etc.
Disliked No staff on site. Think there was a number to call but no one to check you in, direct you, tell you about the site etc.
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Great location, peaceful, well maintained with…
Electric hardstanding and grass motorhome pitch
Liked Great location, peaceful, well maintained with fantastic scenery!
Showers cleaned daily along with toilets.
The lake is a great place for a hike, we went and walked the full perimeter which took just over 3 hours for a 9 mile walk.
They advertise activities on the lake, but these are weather permitting.
Unfortunately we didn't get chance to book any due to a storm, but that's not there fault!
Campsite ground has good 4g signal too.
Small cofe shop on site which serves locally made baked goods and a fantastic coffee!
We are already planning to book again with nicer weather.
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Very friendly clean and tidy
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked Great location peaceful picturesque scenery long walks by the lake reservoir fly fishing 🎣 on a boat or on the bank.
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Great view and surroundings, spacious pitches…
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked Great view and surroundings, spacious pitches and good toilet and washing facilities.
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Lovely remote site, good sized flat pitch
Anonymous Electric hardstanding and grass motorhome pitch
Liked 4 nights with Campervan. Spacious pitches, clean toilet block.
Can walk all way round the lake (9 miles)
Lots of water activities
Most of West side cycle route is well kept
Friendly staff
Disliked No plugs in toilet sinks
No WiFi while we stayed (being repaired)
No tv reception
Wimbleball Lake Cafe not open
Cannot cycle all around the Lake, there’s only cycle paths on the West side
Lots of notices “dogs on leads at all times”, several dogs were loose & a nuisance
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Excellent site
Electric hardstanding and grass motorhome pitch
Liked Quite campsite
Lovely views
Lovely to be in nature
Easy to find head towards wimbleball lake campsite is oposite the cafe
Disliked Only one thing
When they send an email to you the should tell you were to check in and your pitch no
I only new where to check after reading the notice board
You need to check in at the activity sender
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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 cafe 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 Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Budget/backpacker Forest Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradiseUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Communal fridge Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Shop nearbyType
Large (51-200 pitches)Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Horse riding nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Seasonal pitchesLocation
Wimbleball Lake Campsite
Wimbleball Lake
Brompton Regis
Dulverton
Somerset
England
TA22 9NU
Directions Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
51.06676°N
3.47837°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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Anchor West | 8.7 mi | Sea | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Dunster North West | 9.5 mi | Sea | N/A | N/A | N/A | Good |
| Minehead Terminus | 9.7 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
| Porlock Weir | 12.3 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Lynmouth | 18.8 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty 15 mi
The National Trust Killerton House & Gardens 19.1 mi
Exeter Cathedral - Church of Saint Peter 23.9 mi
Crealy Great Adventure Park 25 mi
Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site 28.3 mi
National Trust
Dunster Working Watermill 8 mi
Dunster Castle 8 mi
Knightshayes Court 9.7 mi
Holnicote Estate 10.3 mi
Coleridge Cottage 15.1 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Wimbleball Lake - Haddon Hill - Wimbleball lake 0 mi
Haddon Hill - Bury - Wimbleball Dam - Haddon Hill 1.4 mi
NETTLECOMBE COURT 7.1 mi
DUNSTER CASTLE 7.6 mi
Withypool - Tarr Steps - Knaplock 8 mi
Local events
- Beautiful Days (Friday, 21 August 2026 – Friday, 21 August 2026)
Ottery St Mary, Devon 21.5 mi
- Sidmouth Folk Festival (Friday, 31 July 2026 – Friday, 31 July 2026)
Sidmouth, Devon 28.8 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 Wimbleball Lake Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Wimbleball Lake Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Wimbleball Lake Campsite? As well as the wilds of Exmoor on your doorstep, the site isn't too far from the alluring beaches and seaside villages of the North Devon coast. A scenic 45-minute drive across … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Wimbleball Lake Campsite?
Camping and touring Arrive: 3 p.m. – 7 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. On-site accommodation Arrive: 3 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. If you arrive after 5pm, please come to the office the following day to collect your ticket and pay your balance.
Read more - How much does it cost to stay at Wimbleball Lake Campsite? From £19 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.