South Ford Farm Camping
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- Riverside campsite on a Devon farm, 25 minutes' drive from Barnstaple
- A 20-minute drive from Exmoor National Park; 50 minutes to Croyde Bay
- Dog-friendly, no-frills camping with river views and grazing sheep
Site type
4
16
3
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).
- No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
- Swimming in the lake is not allowed.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Thu, Mar 19 to
Pitch types & availability
4 
Power optional grass and gravel RV campsite
8 people maximum 
Wifi at the unit/site Ground type: Grass and gravel
Pitch size: Max 6.1m width × 6.1m depth (37.2m²)
Arrival daysFrom £25 (£25)
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- 3
Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite
8 people maximum Wifi at the unit/site Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 7.9m width × 7.3m depth (58m²)
Arrival daysFrom £25 (£25)
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Reviews
100% would recommend this site to a friend
100% would stay here again
What customers say
Lovely, well-kept site with helpful owners. Guests loved the clean facilities, spacious spots, and kid-friendly features like the playground and farm animals. Minor traffic noise and a wish for more showers at peak times were noted. Overall, overwhelmingly positive with many wanting to return.
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Last updated 2026-07-14
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Only stayed one night, but a wonderful camp. Peaceful, and relaxing.
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Anonymous Power optional grass and gravel RV campsite
Liked Everything
Disliked Nothing
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Good attention to detail and layout…
Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked Good attention to detail and layout of place. The owner, Chris, was very friendly and helpful.
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Lovely and helpful owner Clean facilities Beautifully laid…
Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked Lovely and helpful owner
Clean facilities
Beautifully laid out
Recommend to friends Visit again
Really enjoyed our weekend here and will definitely be returning!
Power optional grass and gravel RV campsite
Liked Beautiful location, small site so everything easily available. Facilities and site clean. Owners very friendly easily contactable and more than happy to help if there was a problem (there wasn’t). Extras available ie firewood, bbqs if needed. Animals, stream and WiFi on site so kids entertained! Glamping, lodges, camping and campervan so will easily suit everyone’s preference. Highly recommend and will be returning soon!
Disliked Nothing!
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Excellent site in a beautiful setting.
Power optional grass and gravel RV campsite
Liked Chris and Tina were so friendly and helpful from the time we arrived until departure. The site is extremely well maintained and the shower pressure/temperature was better than many hotel rooms I've stayed in. There's a choice of self catering accommodation available if you don't want to bring your own equipment too. There's a small amount of traffic noise, but it didn't disturb us at all.
Disliked Nothing
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Fantastic little glamping and camping site. Really…
Power optional grass and gravel RV campsite
Liked Fantastic little glamping and camping site.
Really well laid out. Immaculate facilities. Lots of thoughtful little additions such as charging stations, fridge/freezer, storage lockers for valuables.
Disliked Nothing. Will stay again!
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Great facilities, amazing for kids and…
Power optional grass and gravel RV campsite
Liked Great facilities, amazing for kids and super friendly. Our two boys went to feed the pigs and sheep on Saturday morning and had football to play as well as the play park and river. Plus free WiFi across the site! Will definitely be back.
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Excellent stay yet again. We will…
Power optional grass and gravel RV campsite
Liked Excellent stay yet again. We will be regulars for sure
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Beautiful campsite with everything you need.…
Anonymous Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked Beautiful campsite with everything you need.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Really lovely, welcoming and peaceful camp…
Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked Really lovely, welcoming and peaceful camp site. The pitches are set out in a well thought out, beautiful and cared for setting, and the choice to be located in a section with no cars was fantastic for the children. Facilities were good and adequate for our needs. The owner was welcoming and happy to offer up some local tips for places to go and see which made a difference. We would definitely recommend this as a base for a camping trip for visiting local places as it's so lovely to come back to at the end of the day. Will be booking again soon.
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Features
Campfires 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 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 Scouts welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearCamping 2.0
Jumbo tent sitesThemes
Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Farm Small (11-25 sites)Nearby leisure
Climbing nearby Cycling nearby Golf nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Restaurant nearbyLocation
South Ford Farm Camping
Exeter Road
South Molton
Devon
England
EX36 4HX
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
51.0023°N
3.88213°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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westward Ho! | 25.2 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Combe Martin | 25.3 km | Sea | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor |
| Lynmouth | 25.8 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Saunton Sands | 27 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Ilfracombe Hele | 27.6 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
RHS Garden Rosemoor 19 km
Castle Drogo 34.5 km
The National Trust Killerton House & Gardens 37.9 km
Exeter Cathedral - Church of Saint Peter 39.7 km
Crealy Great Adventure Park 46.4 km
National Trust
Arlington Court and the National Trust Carriage Museum 17.5 km
Heddon Valley 24 km
Watersmeet 25.2 km
Knightshayes Court 29.3 km
Finch Foundry 30.5 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
CASTLE HILL 4.7 km
KING'S NYMPTON PARK 5.3 km
Eggesford Station - Eggesford Barton - Nethercott - Eggesford Station 12.7 km
YOULSTON PARK 15.9 km
ARLINGTON COURT 17.3 km
Local events
- Beautiful Days (Friday, August 21, 2026 – Friday, August 21, 2026)
Ottery St Mary, England 47.8 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.
Want to know more about camping in Devon?
Frequently asked questions
- Does South Ford Farm Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is South Ford Farm Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near South Ford Farm Camping? Attractions and activities nearby include: - Quince Honey Farm: 10 minutes' drive - South Molton: 10 minutes - Exmoor National Park: 20 minutes - Exmoor Zoo: 25 minutes - Castle Hill Gardens: … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of South Ford Farm Camping?
Read moreRV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: 2 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: noon On-park accommodation Arrive: 2 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: noon - How much does it cost to stay at South Ford Farm Camping? From $47.15 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.