Sourton Down Caravan and Camping Park

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Easy access to Dartmoor
Easy access to dartmoor
Site pitches
Areal view
Plenty of walks
Excellent cycling
Sourton down caravan and camping park, right on the edge of dartmoor
Grass and hard standing pitches
Grass and hard standing pitches
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Site pitches
Areal view
Plenty of walks

  • On the northern edge of Dartmoor National Park
  • Within walking distance of the moors via an easy off-road path
  • Close to the Granite Way; cycle hire within 100 yards
Easy access to Dartmoor, Devon, Cornwall, moorland walks, close to the A30, Lydford Gorge, the Granite Way and with a bike shop and licensed café next door: the location of Sourton Down Caravan and Camping Park rocks. A small, friendly and family-run site, Sourton Down is on the northern edge of Dartmoor National Park near Okehampton, and a nifty touring base for Devon and Cornwall north and south. National Cycle Route 27 the Granite Way is adjacent to the site; if you haven't brought your own wheels, bike hire is available within 100 yards. The moors are within walking distance via an easy off-road path. Sourton Down has a barbecue area. There's also an amenities block with toilets, showers and disabled facilities, all heated in winter, as well as a laundry room and a washing-up area.

Site type

Tent sites 15
Travel trailer sites 11
RV sites 11
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Languages spoken

English

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Reviews

9.4

Overall rating from 108 Pitchup.com customers

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Hikers’ paradise

97% would recommend this site to a friend

95% would stay here again

What customers say

This well-maintained, friendly campsite gets rave reviews for its prime location, with easy access to the Granite Way and Dartmoor for hikes and bike rides. Clean, warm facilities and great showers are a common highlight. Owners are consistently noted as welcoming and helpful. The nearby cafe/bar is a big plus. A bit of A30 road noise is mentioned but usually not an issue.

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Jonathan S.

Powered gravel travel trailer campsite

Liked Location is brilliant, cycling, walking or simply relaxing. Weather wasn’t great for exploration but still had a good weekend
Toilets etc all clean and a warm welcome

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Really liked the access to the…

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Adrian E.

Powered gravel travel trailer campsite

Liked Really liked the access to the Granite Way and moors, which was perfect for walking or biking. Plenty of local taps for water and there was localised refuse stations which were emptied daily even this time of year. We didn’t use the facilities but had a look and they were spotless.

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Lovely friendly welcoming campsite

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Kizzy H.

Powered gravel travel trailer campsite

Liked This was our 2nd stay and again we received a lovely warm welcome from site owner. Very clean facilities, friendly site warden. Great location for bike rides and walks with beautiful views of Dartmoor.

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Lovely site

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Anonymous

Powered gravel travel trailer campsite

Liked Very clean, well looked after and tidy. Good facilities. Very helpful.

Disliked Road noise and toilet block was cold.

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Clean well maintained pitches and facilities…

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Claire F.

Powered gravel travel trailer campsite

Liked Clean well maintained pitches and facilities
Easy access to the granite way and the moors
Friendly super helpful owner

Disliked Nothing to dislike

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Well kept site, very clean, level…

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Roland h.

Powered gravel travel trailer campsite

Liked Well kept site, very clean, level hardstanding pitch

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Anonymous

Primitive grass and gravel campsite

Liked Availability of permanent loo and shower block

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We absolutely loved this campsite! The…

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Katherine C.

Powered gravel travel trailer campsite

Liked We absolutely loved this campsite! The owner was so helpful and friendly. The hard standing pitch for our van let us have a dry and flat place to stay - even though the rain kept coming - and the toilets and showers were super clean and quiet. The campsite is also just off the Granite Way (you can get there directly from the campsite). This was absolutely perfect for running and walking. And there’s a lovely cycling cafe just next to the site where you can buy pizzas, breakfasts and coffees.

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The welcome by the manager/owner was…

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Miriam T.

Powered gravel travel trailer campsite

Liked The welcome by the manager/owner was helpful, friendly and informative
Location was great for walking and shop/food
Toilet block clean and warm
It was quiet on site but those people there friendly and helpful

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Looked great on the website. However…

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Graham L.

Powered gravel travel trailer campsite

Liked Looked great on the website. However had to cancel trip due to illness
. Spoke to the site who were very sympathetic and hoped to see me in the future

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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 Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Scouts welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

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

Themes

Hikers’ paradise

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transportation nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 sites)

Nearby leisure

Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Caravan storage facilities

Location

Sourton Down Caravan and Camping Park

Sourton Down

Okehampton

Devon

England

EX20 4HT

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

50.70559°N
4.06013°W

Route directions

Take the A30 from Exeter and travel west until the slip road for Tavistock, the A386. At the end of the slip road turn left and after 100 yards turn left again. Sourton Down is at the end of the lane just before the Prewley Moor Arms.

Nearest transport

Coach
5.4 km Thomas Cook
18.6 km Bus Station
34.6 km North Road
Rail
5.4 km Okehampton Rail Station
10.6 km Sampford Courtenay Rail Station
23.9 km Gunnislake Rail Station
Ferry
36.3 km Bideford Ferry Landing
37.7 km Devonport Ferry Terminal
37.9 km Torpoint Ferry Terminal
Airport
45.5 km 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

Nearby Lydford Gorge, the valley carved into hard Dartmoor rock, is the deepest gorge in England's south west and a popular walking pick throughout the year for its 100-foot high White Lady waterfall and the Devils Cauldron whirlpools. Several walks are around here; pick up a National Trust leaflet at the site for details on routes. Heaps more outdoorsy pursuits are easily found in the Sourton Down Caravan and Camping Park surrounds, like the hiking trails and horse riding of Dartmoor, golfing and fishing in the nearby countryside, and surfing and sunbathing north of the site at Bude and Widemouth Bay. The old tannery town and Francis Drake's birthplace of Tavistock within a short drive is an award-winning option for shopping, at its Pannier Market on Fridays, regular events like antique and craft fairs, and the farmers' market fortnightly in the Square, voted the best in the southwest. More history is all around at places like Plymouth, where you can take the crew on a boat trip to see the navy ships in dock; Princetown, with its famed prison and museum; the old river port Morwellham Quay, and historic houses like 700 year old Buckland Abbey near Yelverton and the early twentieth century country house Castle Drogo, near Drewsteignton.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Widemouth Sand 36.3 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Summerleaze 37.3 km Sea N/AExcellentGoodGood
Crooklets 37.6 km Sea N/AExcellentGoodGood
Northcott Mouth 38.4 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentN/A
Plymouth Hoe East 38.4 km Estuary N/AGoodExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Castle Drogo 17.5 km

RHS Garden Rosemoor 27 km

Buckfast Abbey 31 km

Dartmoor Zoological Park 33.2 km

Exeter Cathedral - Church of Saint Peter 37.4 km

National Trust

Lydford Gorge 7.8 km

Finch Foundry 9.7 km

Castle Drogo 17.5 km

Lawrence House 22.6 km

The Church House 22.7 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Meldon Reservoir - Brat Tor - Meldon Reservoir 1.5 km

SIMMONS PARK 5.4 km

WOOD HOUSE 11.7 km

HAYNE MANOR 13.5 km

SYDENHAM HOUSE 13.8 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 Sourton Down Caravan and Camping Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Sourton Down Caravan and Camping Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Sourton Down Caravan and Camping Park? Nearby Lydford Gorge, the valley carved into hard Dartmoor rock, is the deepest gorge in England's south west and a popular walking pick throughout the year for its 100-foot high White Lady … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Sourton Down Caravan and Camping Park?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Sourton Down Caravan and Camping Park? From $46.01 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.