South Ford Farm Camping

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View down toward camping area
Dry space tent for everyone to use. has board games for your fun
New river beach 2023
New 2024 swing and slide

  • 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
South Ford Farm Camping is a small, family-run site in north Devon, set peacefully alongside a river. Here you can get far, far away from the rat race to watch sheep grazing in the fields, paddle in the river and enjoy the sunset along with your evening barbecue (available to hire on site; wood and firepits also available). On clear nights, just lie back and watch the Milky Way twinkling far above. Watersports enthusiasts, this is a great base for you. The farm is a 50-minute drive from some of Devon’s most popular surfing beaches, including Saunton Sands, Croyde Bay and Woolacombe. You can explore the wild moorland of Exmoor National Park on foot, horseback or bike, and if the weather’s not co-operating for you, treat the kids to the indoor pool and climbing wall in South Molton, or give beekeeping a go at Quince Honey Farm. A 10-minute drive away, South Molton is your nearest town. Here you can pick up bits in the supermarket or root around artisan food stalls at the Pannier Market (every Thursday and Saturday). For big shopping trips (and restaurants serving all kinds of food) Barnstaple (25 minutes) is your best bet. This is a laidback, simple site with a handful of amenities, including a shower block, washing-up station and recycling facilities. Dogs are welcome, but please, not at pitches by the river.

Site type

RV sites 4
Tent sites 16
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 3
Open now
Opens March 19
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).
  • 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

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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.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews. Last updated 2026-07-14

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Arrival date (latest first)

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…

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Nigel T. 1 review

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Good attention to detail and layout of place. The owner, Chris, was very friendly and helpful.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely and helpful owner Clean facilities Beautifully laid…

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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!

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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!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site in a beautiful setting.

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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…

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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…

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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…

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Ian G. 4 reviews

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.…

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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…

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Paul H. 1 review

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

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 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

Camping 2.0

Jumbo tent sites

Themes

Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wildlife haven

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm Small (11-25 sites)

Nearby leisure

Climbing nearby Cycling nearby Golf nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

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

If you are coming from South Molton, the site is just past the village sign for Clapworthy Mill on the right hand-side before the Farm House.

Nearest transport

Coach
3.7 km The Square
3.7 km The Square
14.9 km Bus Station
Rail
7 km Portsmouth Arms Rail Station
7.1 km Umberleigh Rail Station
7.5 km Kings Nympton Rail Station
Ferry
21.7 km Instow Ferry Landing
22.4 km Appledore Ferry Landing
22.7 km Bideford Ferry Landing
Airport
44.5 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

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: 30 minutes - Saunton Sands: 45 minutes - Croyde Bay: 50 minutes - Woolacombe: 50 minutes.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Westward Ho! 25.2 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Combe Martin 25.3 km Sea PoorPoorPoorPoor
Lynmouth 25.8 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Saunton Sands 27 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Ilfracombe Hele 27.6 km Sea N/AGoodGoodGood

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.

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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?
    RV, 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
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  • How much does it cost to stay at South Ford Farm Camping? From $47.16 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.