River Dart Country Park
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- Peaceful eco-friendly site by the River Dart in Dartmoor National Park
- Activities including high ropes, kayaking and zipwiring
- Toddlers' beach, café bar, Sunday carvery and shop
Site type
288
288
288Tourist board rating
Admission
At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.- Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
Vehicles
- Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
Safety
- Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.
Reception
- Reception is unmanned after 5 p.m.. Please inform the park while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time, so that the team can provide information about your unit/pitch.
General
- The grocery shop is open between 01/04 and 25/09.
- The restaurant is open between 01/04 and 25/09.
- Dare Devil activities are not included in the rate and subject to extra charges payable on arrival. Please observe the 10mph speed limit
Languages spoken
English
Open from Thu, Apr 2 to
Pitch types & availability
4 
Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite
8 people maximum 
Wifi at the unit/site Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 11m width × 11m depth (121m²)
Arrival daysFrom £20 (£20)
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- 4
Powered cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite
8 people maximum Wifi at the unit/site Ground type: Cement/asphalt
Pitch size: Max 11m width × 11m depth (121m²)
Arrival daysFrom £25 (£25)
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Powered grass tent or trailer tent campsite
8 people maximum Wifi at the unit/site Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 11m width × 11m depth (121m²)
Arrival daysFrom £25 (£25)
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Reviews
97% would recommend this site to a friend
88% would stay here again
What customers say
Lovely park, great for families with spacious sites & clean facilities. Popular for walks & kids' entertainment. Minor notes on dog fees, bar hours, and occasional noise. Some found showers cool, and noted mobility scooter access. Highly recommended, with many returning guests.
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Last updated 2026-08-11
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Loads of fun! We loved it…
Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked Loads of fun! We loved it at River dart 😊 our children loved it, it was our first ever camping trip and we will definitely be back!
Recommend to friends Visit again
From the manager: Good morning Maria,
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We are so pleased to hear that you had loads of fun and that you all loved your time with us. It certainly sounds as though you had a brilliant first camping trip! Great to hear that you'll be returning again too; we look forward to welcoming you back!
Best wishes,
Gareth
Amazing children’s paradise!…
Powered cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite
Liked Amazing children’s paradise!
Recommend to friends Visit again
From the manager: Good morning Tuttii,
Thank you for your amazing recommendation, and we look forward to seeing you again very soon!
Best wishes,
Gareth
Great activities available. Plenty of freedom…
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Anonymous Powered grass tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked Great activities available. Plenty of freedom for fun for children. Great food at the bar and the staff were friendly.
Disliked Activities were quite expensive and the site was very noisy. Signposting for directions could be better.
Recommend to friends Visit again
From the manager: Good morning,
Thank you for taking the time to share your recent experience with us. We're so pleased to hear that you enjoyed your time at River Dart Country Park. Your feedback is really important to us. Thank you once again, and we hope to see you again very soon!
Best wishes,
Gareth
Overall it was great. Recommend!
Powered grass tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked Plenty of activities available. Ended up extending for two extra nights.
Prices were alright, hot water for showers every night, very clean. will be going again.
Disliked BBQ was banned during our stay, on a raised grill...
Recommend to friends Visit again
From the manager: Good morning Mircea,
Thank you for your recent review. We are so pleased to hear that you had such a great time that you decided to stay for longer. We really appreciate your feedback and hope to see you again soon.
Best wishes,
Gareth
Everything, the facilities were clean, the…
Powered grass tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked Everything, the facilities were clean, the staff were friendly and helpful, there was so much there for the children.
Recommend to friends Visit again
From the manager: Good morning Eleanor,
Thank you for your lovely feedback! We are so pleased that you had an enjoyable time with us at River Dart Country Park. We hope to see you again very soon!
Best wishes,
Gareth
Fantastic place to stay. We will 100% return in the future. :)
Powered cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite
Liked We loved the location, the facilities, the staff and the activities.
Disliked Some narrow lanes to access the site
Recommend to friends Visit again
From the manager: Good morning David,
Many thanks for your lovely review! We’re delighted to hear how much you enjoyed your time with us. It’s fantastic to hear that you’re planning to return, and we look forward to welcoming you back soon.
Best wishes,
Gareth
Overall great site could have better access for disabled visitors
Powered cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite
Liked Really well kept site we stayed on the village green hard standing pitch no 3
Lots fir kids to do and very dog friendly
Disliked Had issues with WiFi connection and no signal for tv.
Not everywhere is accessible if you use a mobility scooter
Recommend to friends Visit again
From the manager: Good morning Tony,
Thank you for your review and for your kind comments. We appreciate your feedback regarding the Wi-Fi, TV signal and accessibility around the park, particularly access to the lake area for mobility scooter users. Your suggestion regarding mobility scooter hire will also be shared with the team for consideration. We hope to welcome you back to River Dart Country Park soon.
Best wishes,
Gareth
Surroundings , the area…
Powered cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite
Liked Surroundings , the area
Disliked Not really negativ but the restroom were not optimal
Recommend to friends Visit again
From the manager: Good morning Andreas,
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We really appreciate your comments and hope to welcome you back again in the near future!
Best wishes,
Gareth
Surroundings, pitch size…
Powered cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite
Liked Surroundings, pitch size
Disliked Noise, no curfew times, we hade to leave early due to lack of sleep
Recommend to friends Visit again
From the manager: Good morning Anthony,
Thank you for your review. We're pleased to hear you enjoyed the surroundings and the size of your pitch. Our park does operate quiet hours, with all guests agreeing to our Terms & Conditions, which require noise to be kept to a minimum after 11pm. Parents and guardians are also responsible for supervising children throughout their stay. Our team are available on site to assist with any disturbances, and we encourage guests to report issues at the time so they can be addressed as quickly as possible. Thank you for your additional comments regarding the toilet facilities and WiFi. We continually review guest feedback as part of our ongoing improvements to the park.
Best wishes,
Gareth
Excellent
Powered cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite
Liked Lovely scenic site river walks clean and well presented would definitely stay again
Disliked None
Recommend to friends Visit again
From the manager: Good morning Daniel,
Thank you for your wonderful feedback. We are very happy to hear how much you enjoyed our site and that you would return to the River Dart. We hope to see you again very soon!
Best wishes,
Gareth
Features
Dogs allowed
Leisure on park
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis WatersportsAmenities on park
Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Local produce Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Scouts welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Forest Hikers’ paradise Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Spectacular scenery Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transportation nearbyType
Very large (over 200 sites)Touring and motorhomes
Gray water hook-up for RVs/trailers Motorhome service point Water hook-up points for caravansLocation
River Dart Country Park
Ashburton
Devon
England
TQ13 7NP
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
50.51719°N
3.78913°W
Route directions
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hollicombe | 18.3 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
| Paignton Preston Sands | 18.4 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Good |
| Paignton Paignton Sands | 18.7 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
| Torre Abbey | 18.9 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Good |
| Goodrington | 19.3 km | Sea | Poor | Poor | N/A | N/A |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Buckfast Abbey 2.9 km
Paignton Zoo Environmental Park 17.8 km
Dartmoor Zoological Park 18.7 km
Living Coasts 19.8 km
Castle Drogo 19.9 km
National Trust
The Church House 6.7 km
Compton Castle 14.4 km
Castle Drogo 19.9 km
Greenway 20.6 km
Buckland Abbey 24.6 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Hembury Woods and Hill-Fort 1.6 km
Ashburton - River and Woods 2.1 km
Ashburton - Goosepool Lane - River Dart - Ashburton 2.2 km
Holne Woods and River Dart 2.3 km
New Bridge - Mel Tor - Aish Tor - Leigh Tor - New Bridge 2.3 km
Local events
- Beautiful Days (Friday, August 21, 2026 – Friday, August 21, 2026)
Ottery St Mary, England 44.7 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 River Dart Country Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is River Dart Country Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near River Dart Country Park? When you're ready to venture away from all the site-based antics, the park is a mile from the A38 Devon Expressway for easy access to plenty of top Devon attractions such as … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of River Dart Country Park?
Read moreRV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: noon – 8 p.m. Depart by: 10:30 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at River Dart Country Park? From $37.65 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.