Tamar Lakes Campsite
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- Dog-friendly site next to Upper Tamar Lake in Cornwall
- Within 25 minutes' drive of Bude and Widemouth Bay surfing beaches
- On-site activities like kayaking, canoeing, fishing and sailing
Site type
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Facilities/activities including fishing, launching your own watersports/sailing equipment, watersports taster sessions are subject to extra charges payable on arrival.
Safety
- Swimming in the lake is not allowed.
General
- The restaurant is open between 04/07 and 31/10.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Thu, 2 Apr to
This site is a member of South West Lakes Trust group.
Pitch types & availability
4 
Unpowered grass tent or motorhome site
6 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 6m width × 5m depth (30m²)
Arrival daysFrom £22 (£22)
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- 3
Powered grass campervan, tent or trailer tent site
6 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 8m width × 6m depth (48m²)
Arrival daysFrom £26.50 (£26.50)
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Reviews
77% would recommend this site to a friend
73% would stay here again
What customers say
Peaceful, scenic spot near lake & walks. Basic but clean facilities, though some found them dated & showers lacking privacy. Pitch/shower code comms mixed. Watersports available but pricey. Great for outdoor, watersports fans, but might not suit all.
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Last updated 1/09/2026
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Peaceful…
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Anonymous Powered grass campervan, tent or trailer tent site
Liked Peaceful
Recommend to friends Visit again
Quiet site in a peaceful location.…
Anonymous Powered grass campervan, tent or trailer tent site
Liked Quiet site in a peaceful location. Shower/toilet block was really clean.
Disliked Shower/block was a little distance away from the pitches and you definitely need a torch
Recommend to friends Visit again
This is not a campsite, rather an extension of the activity centre
Powered grass campervan, tent or trailer tent site
Liked Nothing
Disliked Communal showers
Poor communication
Misleading information
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From the manager: Thank you for your feedback. We're sorry to hear that Tamar Lakes Campsite was not what you were expecting.
Our campsite facilities include communal shower and toilet blocks, which are described on our website and booking information. We appreciate that this arrangement may not suit everyone's preferences.
We understand you were unhappy with your booking and, although the cancellation fell outside our standard terms and conditions, we provided a full refund as a gesture of goodwill.
We are sorry that your experience did not meet your expectations and will continue to review how we communicate information about our facilities to ensure guests can make an informed choice before booking.
We wish you all the best with your future travels.
Lovely location, good facilities.…
Powered grass campervan, tent or trailer tent site
Liked Lovely location, good facilities.
Disliked Access roads challenging take note max 6.0 m vans on site.
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Perfect location for the Parkrun and…
Unpowered grass tent or motorhome site
Liked Perfect location for the Parkrun and easy striking distance for Bude and beyond
Disliked relatively basic really, but certainly no complaints, wonderful staff
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It was scenic and peaceful.…
Powered grass campervan, tent or trailer tent site
Liked It was scenic and peaceful.
Disliked It would be great if there was a discount available for solo travellers. I arrived by myself with my tiny tent attached to my trusty bicycle and I seem to have paid the same amount as a couple who turn up with a dog, a large tent, awning and separate gazebo.
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Location.…
Unpowered grass tent or motorhome site
Liked Location.
Disliked We weren’t given any codes to unlock the shower cubicles, which we were told would be sent to us.
There is no one to call and no one on site for help with anything like this.
Tried different phone numbers, and nothing.
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Great location, lovely view and surroundings.…
Powered grass campervan, tent or trailer tent site
Liked Great location, lovely view and surroundings.
Disliked No confirmation of codes for shower blocks prior to stay.
Not clear that you cannot use the lake.
Recommend to friends Visit again
A Beautiful & Peaceful Spot
Powered grass campervan, tent or trailer tent site
Liked Peace and quiet, birdsong, beautiful walk, parkrun RIGHT there on Saturday morning. Perfect spot.
Disliked Nothing.
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Quiet site, nice location, ideal for…
Unpowered grass tent or motorhome site
Liked Quiet site, nice location, ideal for the parkrun on Saturday morning.
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Features
Dogs allowed
Leisure on site
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis WatersportsAmenities on site
Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Small (11-25 sites)Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Outdoor pool nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearbyLocation
Tamar Lakes Campsite
Upper Tamar Lake
Nr Kilkhapmpton
Bude
Cornwall
England
EX23 9SB
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
50.87925°N
4.43561°W
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
Food and drink
- New Inn 3.4 km
- London Inn 3.6 km
- Bradworthy Inn 4.3 km
- The Yard 6.6 km
- The Red Post Inn 6.9 km
- The Tree Inn 7.8 km
- King's Arms 7.8 km
- West Country Inn 7.8 km
- The Old Smithy 8.4 km
- The Bush Inn 8.6 km
Groceries
- Morrisons Supermarket 8.6 km
- Lidl Supermarket 8.8 km
- The Co-operative Food Supermarket 9.3 km
- Landsdowne Supermarket 9.4 km
- North Coast Wine Off-licence 9.4 km
- Sainsbury's Supermarket 9.5 km
- Co-op Food Supermarket 9.7 km
- Waitrose Supermarket 9.8 km
Parks and play
- Goldsworthy Field 8.5 km
- Stanhope Park 9.2 km
- Kings Hill Woods 9.3 km
- Berries Avenue Field 9.4 km
- The Triangle 9.5 km
Family days out
- The Venue Visitor attraction 8.8 km
- Bude Tunnel Visitor attraction 9.5 km
- The Old Forge Visitor attraction 9.8 km
- The Milky Way Adventure Park Theme park 11.9 km
- Dunsland House Castle 13.8 km
- Peppercombe Castle 15.6 km
Public transport
- Thurdon Cross 0.7 km
- Thorne 2.8 km
- Taylor's Cross 2.9 km
- Lymsworthy Farm 2.9 km
- Opp Lymsworthy Farm 2.9 km
- North Close 3.1 km
- The Square 3.4 km
- London Inn 3.5 km
- Rhude Cross 3.9 km
- West Youlstone 4.3 km
Beaches
- Duckpool 8.7 km
- Sandy Mouth Beach 8.8 km
- Eliza Beach 8.8 km
- Warren Long Beach 8.8 km
- Warren Gutter Beach 8.8 km
- Wren Beach 8.9 km
- Holacombe Beach 9 km
- Rane Beach 9 km
- Westpark Beach 9.1 km
- Stanbury Beach 9.1 km
What’s nearby
- Ivyleaf Golf Course 5.9 km
- Hartland Forest Golf course 7.6 km
- Holsworthy Golf Club Golf course 8 km
- Bude & North Cornwall Golf Course 9.1 km
- The Strand Shopping Centre 9.5 km
- Bude Pitch & Putt Golf course 9.5 km
Local services
- Stratton Hospital 7.9 km
- Stratton Medical Centre Doctors 7.9 km
- Boots Pharmacy 9 km
- Holsworthy Medical Centre Doctors 9 km
- Holsworthy Hospital 9.1 km
- BP Fuel station 9.2 km
- J Hyman Pharmacy 9.4 km
- Boots Pharmacy 9.4 km
- Neetside Doctors 9.6 km
- Shell Fuel station 9.6 km
Must see
RHS Garden Rosemoor 22.1 km
Tintagel Castle 32.8 km
National Trust
Lawrence House 27.3 km
Tintagel Old Post Office 32.8 km
Lydford Gorge 34.9 km
Lundy 35.4 km
Finch Foundry 39.4 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Battle of Stratton, 1643 7.6 km
Poughill - Bude - Northcott Mouth 7.7 km
Duckpool - Stanbury Mouth - Woodford - Combe Valley 8.5 km
Morwenstow - Hawker's Coast 8.9 km
Bude to Sandymouth 9.6 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 Tamar Lakes Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Tamar Lakes Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Tamar Lakes Campsite? Attractive Bude (20 minutes' drive) has lots to see, and is surrounded by old villages such as Poughill (15 minutes) and Kilkhampton (10 minutes). Take a dip in the scenic Bude Sea … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Tamar Lakes Campsite?
Camping and caravan Arrive: 2 p.m. – Anytime Depart by: 11 a.m. This site is not manned 24 hours a day. Once you have placed your booking, a member of staff will email you the relevant permits and access codes to the site.
Read more - How much does it cost to stay at Tamar Lakes Campsite? From $50.59 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.