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
Campground type
- Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
- Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
- 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).
- Single-sex bookings of 3 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
- No bachelor/bachelorette parties 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
Site types & availability
2

Powered grass tent site
6 people maximum
Wifi at the unit/site
Ground type: Grass
Site size: Unlimited
Arrival daysFrom GBP 15 (GBP 15)
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Powered concrete slab site
6 people maximum
Wifi at the unit/site
Ground type: Concrete slab
Site size: Unlimited
Arrival daysFrom GBP 25 (GBP 25)
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Camping pod
4 people maximum
No dogs allowed
Wifi at the unit/site
Dimensions: 13.1ft width × 9.8ft length
Arrival daysFrom GBP 80 (GBP 80)
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Reviews
45% would recommend this campground to a friend
49% would stay here again
What customers say
Great spot for exploring Dartmoor and local beaches. Pitches are mostly level, showers hot and clean. New owners are improving facilities. Some noise from traffic, but staff are helpful, it's good value, and relaxing. Lots of guests want to come back.
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Last updated 03/06/2026




















Within driving distance of nice beaches.…
Powered grass tent site
Liked Within driving distance of nice beaches.
Disliked The standard of cleanliness, maintenance, and site management fell far below an acceptable standard.
There were repeated issues with the toilet facilities. On several occasions, toilets were locked and unavailable for use, significantly reducing access to essential amenities. When the toilets were accessible they were often in an unacceptable condition, including soiled toilet seats, soiled underwear next to the toilet seats, broken toilet seats, blocked toilets, and cubicle doors that had been smashed off their hinges.
Secondly, the washing-up area was poorly maintained. Rotten food was left on plates for days, shoes and other personal items abandoned in the area for extended periods.
In addition, rubbish management across the site was inadequate. Bins were frequently overflowing, and litter was scattered around the bin areas, across the ground and all over the pathways.
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Avoid
Powered grass tent site
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
Powered concrete slab site
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.
Powered grass tent site
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
Powered grass tent site
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…
Powered grass tent site
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…
Powered concrete slab site
Liked Niks
Disliked Nog nooit gezien wat een vieze camping en smerige sanitaire voorzieningen
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Terrible very poor
Powered concrete slab site
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…
Powered grass tent site
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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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 site/unit 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 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 Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearbyType
Large (51-200 sites)Nearby leisure
Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Caravan storage facilities Drainage hook-up points for caravans Motorhome service point Seasonal sites Water hook-up points for caravansLocation
Lemonford Caravan Park
Bickington
Newton Abbot
Devon
England
TQ12 6JR
Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
50.53898°N
3.70338°W
Nearest transport
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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maidencombe | 13.9 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Watcombe | 14.1 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Shaldon | 14.2 km | Estuary | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Ness Cove | 14.5 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Torre Abbey | 14.6 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Good |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Buckfast Abbey 7.2 km
Paignton Zoo Environmental Park 15.2 km
Living Coasts 15.5 km
Castle Drogo 19 km
Exeter Cathedral - Church of Saint Peter 23.8 km
National Trust
The Church House 8.7 km
Compton Castle 10.5 km
Castle Drogo 19 km
Greenway 19.1 km
A la Ronde 24 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Ashburton - River and Woods 4.5 km
The Templer Way: Part 2 4.6 km
Stover Country Park - River Teign - Stover Park 4.6 km
Ashburton - Goosepool Lane - River Dart - Ashburton 4.6 km
STOVER PARK 5 km
Local events
- Sidmouth Folk Festival (Friday 31 July 2026 – Friday 31 July 2026)
Sidmouth, England 36.5 km
- Beautiful Days (Friday 21 August 2026 – Friday 21 August 2026)
Ottery St Mary, England 38.5 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 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 caravan 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 $28.37 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.