South Ford Farm Camping
From £15 For 1 night, 4 adults- 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
- 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.
- Twin axle vehicles are not permitted on site.
- No cars/motorcycles at the site. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
- Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.
- Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
- Swimming in the lake is not allowed.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Thu, Mar 28 to
Pitch types & availability
Primitive grass and gravel RV campsite
8 people maximum Ground type: Grass and gravel
Pitch size: Max 5.5m width x 5.5m depth (18.0ft width x 18.0ft depth) Calculated area: 30.1m² (324.0ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £15 1 night, 2 adults
View prices & bookPrimitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite
8 people maximum Wifi at the unit/site Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 6.1m width x 6.1m depth (20.0ft width x 20.0ft depth) Calculated area: 37.2m² (400.0ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £15 1 night, 2 adults
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Reviews
Voted 94% of visitors View breakdown
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A very nice site and would definitely recommend.
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Primitive grass and gravel RV campsite
Liked: Quiet, clean facilities, friendly owners, pitches well spaced.
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A must visit
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Liked: Most fabulous campsite we have ever stayed at, the locations and site in general is beautiful and very well put together. Even when camping we felt like we had our own little site during to the way the grass is cut so everyone has there own little section Brilliant facilities very clean, lo ley little river area with sand pit and dammed off pool for the kids to play safely and a big communal tent that was a life saver from the rain and son. The hosts couldn't have been more friendly and helpful and we would 100% recommend this site to anyone it is a not to miss 5*
Disliked: Absolutely nothing
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Owner was extremely helpful. The ground were a great mix of wild…
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Liked: Owner was extremely helpful. The ground were a great mix of wild and well kept areas for your pitch . Nicely spaced out .
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Absolutely brilliant campsite. We booked last minute and arrived after 8pm. The…
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Liked: Absolutely brilliant campsite. We booked last minute and arrived after 8pm. The host chap was brilliant and couldn’t do more to help. The grounds were kept impeccably. Loved the grass tracks and the river beach. Toilets and showers were also great- authentic but practical. Definitely would return.
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Fantastic camp site which offer a lot for your money. Highly recommend
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Liked: We loved the peaceful destination in which we stayed. They offer Basic but modernised facilities which was a lovely addition to this campsite. They go above & beyond to ensure your trip is as pleasant as possible & offer some fantastic free activities to enjoy. The beach area was a great hit with the kids as they spent a lot of their down time enjoying this area. There was also a Dry area in place which was like a teepee tenant which offered board games to be played with a benched area to sit & enjoy the space.
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A wonderful stay and would definitely recommend the site
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Liked: We loved everything about the site it was clean and tidy and well laid out with stunning views. The pitches were spacious and on hardcore so easy to get the camper van in and out. The owner was welcoming and a wonderful host. Family friendly with a little stream and a man made beach and sand pit small enough for kids to roam around with no issues. Thank you for a great stay and we will definitely be back.
Disliked: Nothing
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Superb campsite
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Liked: Everything - beautiful surroundings , a small river nearby , excellent facilities , Chris is a very kind, helpful and friendly host . Will book again
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Excellent campsite for the children to run around and play games.
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Liked: Absolutely loved this campsite! Amazing setting and views with a little stream at the bottom for the children to play in. The owners have provided the campsite with lovely little touches, such as a communal tent to go in if the weather is wet, with board games for the children or adults! The showers and flushing toilets are well looked after and clean. Very friendly owners and me and my son loved staying here! Would definitely recommend to friends and family.
Disliked: Nothing we loved everything about the campsite.
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Small campsite, paddling in the stream. Clean toilets and facilities. Beautiful setting…
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Primitive grass and gravel RV campsite
Liked: Small campsite, paddling in the stream. Clean toilets and facilities. Beautiful setting close to local town. Nothing to fault can highly recommend
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Everything really. Lovely tranquil ,natural setting. Pitches varied and not close…
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Primitive grass and gravel RV campsite
Liked: Everything really. Lovely tranquil ,natural setting. Pitches varied and not close together, lots of space. Chris, the owner, was on site regularly through the day, helpful and charming .
Disliked: Nothing significant enough to write about
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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
Car parking by site/unit
Composting toilet
Disabled facilities
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
Themes
Hikers’ paradise
Peaceful
Remote location
Spectacular scenery
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
Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
51.0023°N
-3.88213°W
Route directions
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 |
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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
- GoldCoast Oceanfest (Friday, June 21, 2024 – Friday, June 21, 2024)
Croyde, England 28.7 km
- Beautiful Days (Friday, August 16, 2024 – Friday, August 16, 2024)
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?
- 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 - How much does it cost to stay at South Ford Farm Camping? From $25.66 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.