When can I check in and check out of Roadford Lake Campsite?

Camping and caravan Arrive: 2 p.m. – Anytime Depart by: 10 a.m. Read more

How much does it cost to stay at Roadford Lake Campsite?

From $48.48 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.

Roadford Lake Campsite

View prices & book Last booked one day ago 8.7 23 reviews

Watersports, high ropes adventure course and archery
A short drive from the historic market town of Launceston
Free hot showers, undercover BBQ area, play area and on-site café

At a whopping 730 acres, Roadford Lake is the biggest watersports lake in the south west and has all manner of aquatic capers, including windsurfing, sailing, rowing, canoeing, kayaking and paddleboarding. There’s no shortage of action on land either, with a high ropes adventure course and archery. There's plenty of kit to hire here, as well as instructors whose time can be booked if you need a bit of a hand. Those with their own kit can bring it along and hit the water for a small fee – please ask at reception for details (third party insurance on your own craft is essential, please). For land activities, ask at reception when you arrive as these require minimum numbers. Spectacular lake views can be admired from picnic spots or waterside trails, and more adventurous bike trails are in the forest across the lake. In case of overexertion, head to the licensed café. Getting there is a matter of a 30-minute walk along a footpath that's also suitable for bikes and some pushchairs. (Please be aware there's one rather steep section and the final leg is not paved, so sensible footwear is advised. If you'd rather drive, the journey is doable by car in a few minutes.) The play area is also on this side of the lake. Roadford Lake Campsite is right on the lakefront, with modern showers, an undercover area for barbecues, a play area and the usual washing-up, disposal and recycling facilities. There's also a separate field available for groups. Dogs are welcome as long as they're kept on leads. To stock up on food and drink, local town Launceston is within easy reach and several village pubs serving food are easily reachable by car.

Site type

Opens 3 April

Please note

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dog Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
Twin axle vehicles are not permitted on site.
Bookings must not be for more than 21 consecutive nights.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the campground/park are unlit.
Swimming in the lake is not allowed.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Thu, 3 Apr to Fri, 31 Oct 2025

Pitch types & availability

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The tranquility and peace of the site…

Overall	8/10
Location	8
Value for money	8
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	6
Child friendliness	8
Cleanliness	8
Wifi	No rating

Anonymous Sept 2024

Unpowered grass motorhome, tent or trailer tent site

Liked: The tranquility and peace of the site

Recommend to friends Visit again

Nice site, friendly staff

Overall	8/10
Location	10
Value for money	8
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	8
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	8
Wifi	2

Anonymous Aug 2024

Powered concrete slab caravan site

Liked: Beautiful area

Disliked: Lack of privacy in the showers

Recommend to friends Visit again

Nice site, clean facilities, level pitches

Overall	10/10
Location	8
Value for money	8
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	8
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Anonymous Aug 2024

Unpowered grass motorhome, tent or trailer tent site

Liked: Plenty of space, very large pitch. Excellent wash room and toilet facilities. Tranquil site.

Disliked: Would benefit from on site cafe

Recommend to friends Visit again

Clean small site great for water activities.

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	2

Charles L. Aug 2024

Powered grass tent or campervan site

Liked: Everything about the place is wonderful. Having been to both Tamar Lakes and Wimbleball this is far better. 4G on phone so internet is there if needed. Views of lakes is brilliant if you get the right pitch. Toilet and shower blokes basic but clean and had hot water every time I went in. The staff are lovely, friendly and very helpful. As it’s geared to water sports activities the camp site is really just an extra so don’t expect heated pools and fully stocked shops as you won’t get it. There is a little shop in reception but only basic essentials and you can do the 1.5 mile walk round the lake the lovely little cafe but wear sensible shoes as it’s a bit of a trek through woods.

Disliked: Nothing really it’s all good

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great site and amenities. The lake and the scenery are stunning.

Overall	8/10
Location	10
Value for money	8
Accommodation	No rating
Facilities / Activities	6
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	4

Lorraine W. Jun 2024

Powered concrete slab caravan site

Liked: Location

Disliked: Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely setting. Ablutions very clean.…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	8
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Colin S. Jun 2024

Unpowered grass motorhome, tent or trailer tent site

Liked: Lovely setting. Ablutions very clean.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Quiet site…

Overall	8/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	8
Child friendliness	8
Cleanliness	8
Wifi	No rating

Ian P. Sept 2023

Powered grass tent or campervan site

Liked: Quiet site

Disliked: Pitches do not drain well

Recommend to friends Visit again

Nice campsite for a night

Overall	8/10
Location	10
Value for money	8
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	6
Customer service	8
Child friendliness	8
Cleanliness	8
Wifi	No rating

Anonymous Aug 2023

Powered grass tent or campervan site

Liked: Nice small campsite to stay 1 night and beautiful lake next to it 😇

Disliked: Shower could be a bit more practical.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Nice place, will be coming back but picking a different pitch.

Overall	8/10
Location	10
Value for money	8
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	8
Child friendliness	8
Cleanliness	8
Wifi	No rating

Alex H. Aug 2023

Unpowered grass motorhome, tent or trailer tent site

Liked: The site is nicely located with good access to the water.

Disliked: The pitch we stayed on was quite wet because it was at the end where the ground sloped a little, meaning it was very soggy after mild rain due to run off.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Will definately consider staying here again.

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	2

Anonymous Aug 2023

Unpowered grass motorhome, tent or trailer tent site

Liked: Nice pitch, clean facilities, friendly, helpful staff. Nothing to complain about.
Loved hearing and seeing all the Canada Geese dawn and dusk.

Disliked: Due to so many cancellations, it would have been nice to be offered a pitch with electric hook-up. When I booked there were none available. When we got there, there were lots of empty pitches.
It's not really a concern from me, but, with todays need for internet access, better wifi around all pitches would be nicer.

Recommend to friends Visit again

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 Watersports

Amenities 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 Wifi

Groups welcome

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

Rules

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

Themes

Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market

Type

Medium (26-50 sites)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Seasonal sites

Location

Roadford Lake Campsite

Roadford Lake

Lower Goodacre

Broadwoodwidger

Lifton

Devon

England

PL16 0JL

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

50.69542°N
-4.23933°W

Nearest transport

Coach

17.3 km Thomas Cook

17.6 km Bus Station

26.2 km The Strand

Rail

17.7 km Okehampton Rail Station

20 km Gunnislake Rail Station

22.1 km Calstock Rail Station

Ferry

35.7 km Devonport Ferry Terminal

35.7 km Torpoint Ferry Terminal

36.1 km Bideford Ferry Landing

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

Due to its handy proximity to the A30 and its setting on the Devon and Cornwall border, Roadford Lake Campsite is a nifty base for sightseeing, seaside days, city shopping and active days out. It’s easy to dart across to the moor from here too, to check out Canonteign Falls and the ponies of Dartmoor National Park. Head north or south to explore the Devon and Cornish coasts: comely fishing villages, fab surfing beaches and large stretches of the 600-mile South West Coast Path are within easy reach. Tintagel Castle, said to be the birthplace of King Arthur, would make a good place to start. Under an hour’s drive away are Exeter, Plymouth and beach towns Newquay and Bude.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Widemouth Sand	24.9 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Summerleaze	26.7 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Good	Good
Crooklets	27.1 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Good	Good
Northcott Mouth	28 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	N/A
Crackington Haven	28.2 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

RHS Garden Rosemoor 28.5 km

Castle Drogo 30.1 km

Dartmoor Zoological Park 36.2 km

Tintagel Castle 36.9 km

National Marine Aquarium 37.3 km

National Trust

Lawrence House 10.8 km

Lydford Gorge 10.9 km

Finch Foundry 22.3 km

Cotehele 22.4 km

Cotehele Mill 22.4 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

HAYNE MANOR 4.2 km

SYDENHAM HOUSE 6.9 km

WERRINGTON PARK 9.8 km

ENDSLEIGH 13.2 km

Meldon Reservoir - Brat Tor - Meldon Reservoir 14.2 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.

Policies

Booking terms and conditions

Admission

Admission is only permitted after registering at reception.

Safety

Barbecues are permitted but must be raised off the ground and attended by an adult at all times.

General

Bookings must not be for more than 21 consecutive nights.

Dogs

Dogs must be kept on leads and supervised at all times.

Safety

Firearms are not permitted.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the campground/park are unlit.

Extras

Motorbike(s) can be brought instead of the car(s) included.

Arrivals and departures

No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.

Vehicles

No vehicle movement between 10 p.m. and 7:30 a.m..
Only one car is to be parked by the pitch. Extra vehicles must be parked in the designated area.

Safety

Open fires are prohibited.

General

Quiet hours must be respected between 10 p.m. and 7:30 a.m..
Radio, music and TV players must be kept at a low volume. Car doors and boots must be closed quietly.

Reception

Reception is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. between 01/03 and 31/10.

Safety

Swimming in the lake is not allowed.

Dogs

The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dog Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).

General

The management reserves the right to deny access or terminate the stay of those guests whose behaviour is deemed unsuitable. No refunds will be offered.

Vehicles

Twin axle vehicles are not permitted on site.

Admission

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Visitors

Visitors must register at reception and pay their fee.

General

You'll need an Environment Agency rod licence (you'll need to apply for this beforehand).

Pitches

You must follow the management directives when pitching your tent/unit and related equipment.

Additional terms

Boat masts must not be erected within the site, due to overhead electric cables.

Dogs are not allowed in the lake.

The immediate area outside your caravan/tent/campervan is to be kept tidy and free from obstacles at all times.

Payment terms

Offers

Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

Frequently asked questions

Does Roadford Lake Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Roadford Lake Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Roadford Lake Campsite? Due to its handy proximity to the A30 and its setting on the Devon and Cornwall border, Roadford Lake Campsite is a nifty base for sightseeing, seaside days, city shopping and active … Read more
When can I check in and check out of Roadford Lake Campsite?

Camping and caravan

Arrive: 2 p.m. – Anytime

Depart by: 10 a.m.

Read more
How much does it cost to stay at Roadford Lake Campsite? From $48.48 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.

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Depart by:	10 a.m.

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Pitch types & availability

The tranquility and peace of the site…

Nice site, friendly staff

Nice site, clean facilities, level pitches

Clean small site great for water activities.

Great site and amenities. The lake and the scenery are stunning.

Lovely setting. Ablutions very clean.…

Quiet site…

Nice campsite for a night

Nice place, will be coming back but picking a different pitch.

Will definately consider staying here again.

Leisure on site

Amenities on site

Groups welcome

Rules

Themes

Utilities

Nearby amenities

Type

Accessibility

Nearby leisure

Touring and motorhomes

Timezone

GPS

Nearest transport

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Must see

National Trust

Cycle routes

Other

Local events

Nearest sites

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