Shepherds Rest Camping

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Hardstanding touring pitches
Hardstanding touring pitches
Level grass camping field
Hardstanding and grass pitches
Touring pitches
Grass pitch
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Gravel driveway and entrance to the field
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Level grass camping field
Hardstanding and grass pitches
Touring pitches

  • Small, peaceful site 20 minutes’ drive from Okehampton in rural Devon
  • North Cornwall surfing beaches and Dartmoor both half an hour’s drive
  • Shop, pub and takeaway 10 minutes’ walk; bus stop at the site entrance
Can’t decide between yomps across Dartmoor or the beaches of North Cornwall? Luckily, you’ll have no such difficult choice to make when you book in at Devon’s Shepherds Rest Camping, set just off the A3079 between Okehampton (20 minutes’ drive and gateway to the moor) – and Bude (half an hour) with its famed surfing breaks off the beach. This site is small and rural, a quiet place to escape the rat race with just a handful of grass pitches. You’re guaranteed plenty of space and lots of fresh air on dog-friendly walks straight from the site. Practical facilities include a pristine and accessible facilities block on the edge of the camping field, while the village of Halwill Junction (10 minutes’ walk) is well-supplied with shops selling fresh meat, groceries and everyday essentials as well as a pub and fish and chip shop. There’s also lots of choice for eating out in the local area. If you’d like to up your green credentials, you can park up your vehicle and explore Devon on public transport; the bus stop right outside the site has four buses per day between Bude and Okehampton. In summer, a Park and Ride service operates from just outside Bude, taking you directly into the town centre near the beaches.

Campground type

Caravan sites 5
Tent sites 10
RV & Motorhome sites 5
Open all year
Opens
Please note

Vehicles

  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.

Occupancy

  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Dogs

  • The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dog Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).

Admission

  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Languages spoken

English

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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 Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry 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

Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Small (11-25 sites)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at site Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Bathrooms: Large spacious toilet Bathrooms: Step-free access Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible shower Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet Bathrooms: Wide doorways (over 85 cm)

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Horse riding nearby

Location

Shepherds Rest Camping

Halwill

Beaworthy

Devon

England

EX21 5UF

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

50.78144°N
4.22203°W

Nearest transport

Coach
16.1 km Thomas Cook
23.4 km The Strand
26.4 km Bideford Quay
Rail
16.8 km Okehampton Rail Station
19.3 km Sampford Courtenay Rail Station
27.2 km Eggesford Rail Station
Ferry
26.4 km Bideford Ferry Landing
30.1 km Instow Ferry Landing
30.4 km Appledore Ferry Landing

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

So where’s it to be first? Dinghy sailing, fishing or kayaking on Roadford Lake (15 minutes’ drive) perhaps? Or a leisurely waterside stroll with any canine companions through woodland around Meldon Reservoir (20 minutes)? You can up the activity ante with challenging bike rides in Dartmoor National Park (half an hour), or hike to the neolithic Nine Stones Stone Circle (45 minutes) on rugged Bodmin Moor. If it’s the waves that are calling you, Bude and Widemouth Bay (both half an hour) have beaches with lifeguards in the summer and reliable breaks for surfers of all levels of experience. You can also go rock pooling with the kids or try body boarding in the sheltered cove at Crackington Haven (40 minutes). For a more cultural day out, catch the bus to Okehampton (20 minutes) from the site entrance and jump on a train to Exeter (50 minutes). Once there, check out the Gothic-era cathedral and admire the diverse collections (from taxidermied animals to tribal costumes) in the Victorian treasure house that is the Royal Albert Memorial Museum and Art Gallery. Heritage attended to, you can refuel in seafood restaurants along Exeter Historic Quayside.

Must see

RHS Garden Rosemoor 18.9 km

Castle Drogo 30.4 km

Tintagel Castle 40 km

Dartmoor Zoological Park 44.4 km

Buckfast Abbey 44.9 km

National Trust

Lydford Gorge 17.4 km

Lawrence House 18.8 km

Finch Foundry 21.5 km

Castle Drogo 30.4 km

Cotehele Mill 32 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

HAYNE MANOR 13.8 km

Meldon Reservoir - Brat Tor - Meldon Reservoir 15.3 km

SYDENHAM HOUSE 16.4 km

SIMMONS PARK 16.5 km

WERRINGTON PARK 17.1 km

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 Shepherds Rest Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Shepherds Rest Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Shepherds Rest Camping? So where’s it to be first? Dinghy sailing, fishing or kayaking on Roadford Lake (15 minutes’ drive) perhaps? Or a leisurely waterside stroll with any canine companions through woodland around Meldon Reservoir … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Shepherds Rest Camping?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  8:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  11:30 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Shepherds Rest Camping? From $47.48 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.