Lemonford Caravan Park

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  • Family-run site on the outskirts of Dartmoor National Park
  • Just over 10 minutes’ drive to Newton Abbot and 30 to Torquay beaches
  • Bovey Tracey within 15 minutes and Paignton half an hour away
For a hol full of zest in south Devon squeeze in some time at family-run Lemonford Caravan Park, a well-located spot for exploring the many attractions in this area. It’s between country and coast right on the edge of Dartmoor National Park and half an hour’s drive from the beaches around the English Riviera resorts of Torquay and Paignton. After settling in, trekkers might want to tackle the craggy terrain of Dartmoor first, scrambling over the hills and paddling in the streams and rivers of this sprawling granite-studded setting. The walk up to Hay Tor (starting from just over 10 minutes’ drive away) is stellar if you’re seeking a structured stroll: it’ll have you taking in the classic moorland scenery while you work up a sweat. Widecombe in the Moor (a 15-minute drive) is also worth stopping by for a typical Devonshire town with a cracker of a church (so splendid it's known as the Cathedral of the Moor). More of a beachcomber? You can make a beeline towards Teignmouth and Dawlish for castle-building on the sand or choose Paignton Pier for coastal sessions in between tenpin bowling, fairground rides and crazy golf (all around 30 minutes’ drive away). Leaflets for farm parks, model villages, caves and other stuff to do are all on display at the site’s information area if you’ll be looking for more attractions and activities. Also at Lemonford Caravan Park are amenities including toilets, showers, washing-up areas, a shared freezer and a laundry room; a spacious separate wetroom and toilet are also available for guests with limited mobility. For other essentials like supermarkets and town shops, Newton Abbot (just over 10 minutes away) is your hub and it has a leisure centre should kids be wanting to swap sessions on the park playground for splashing in a swimming pool.

Site type

Caravan sites 40
Caravans for hire 13
Tent sites 60
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 4
Motorhome sites 40
Open all year
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Vehicles

  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.

Occupancy

  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Single-sex bookings of 3 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.

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).
  • Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.

Admission

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

Languages spoken

English

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Reviews

5.5

Overall rating from 133 Pitchup.com customers

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Child friendliness
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Budget/backpacker

44% would recommend this site to a friend

48% would stay here again

What customers say

Mixed reviews here. Many report dirty loos & showers, random pitches causing crowding, and noise. Power cuts & blocked waste points common. Some found staff unhelpful, reception shut. A few praise friendly staff, good spots, recent upgrades.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews. Last updated 11/08/2026

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Powered grass tent site

Liked We booked ( Pitchup) and checked in one hour later, that was no problem

Disliked Dirty and broken facilities
Very loud neighbours

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Anonymous

Powered grass tent site

Liked pretty good

Disliked All good

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Dont visit this site if you are looking for a peaceful break.

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Liked Leaving

Disliked Arrived on site and felt very uncomfortable from the off. Kept driving round to try and find where we were meant to pitch. We couldn't get through because the road was blocked by a number of toys in the way.
Left the site immediately. Left very nervous and unsettled. Reached out to cancel the booking and requested a refund. No one has made contact. Found another lovely camp site a couple of miles away. The site information us the camp site we left was due to be raided and shouldn't be operating.

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Its a travellers site commercial vehicles coming and going

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 Michelle L. 1 review

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Liked Very large pitches nicely done with modern brick hard standing and boarders with shrubs on 3 sides plus a picnic bench on each pitch.

Disliked I didn’t use the facilities myself but my husband did and said the was only one loo roll in one of the gents toilets he said they weren’t the best but had seen far worse. The chemical waste could of been better but it did the job.Of an evening we got about three times the smell of cannabis and again in the morning which really isn’t a very nice smell to put up with.

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Anonymous

Powered grass tent site

Liked Nothing

Disliked Drive into what was clearly a traveller / traveller run site. The camping pitch looked terrible as well as broken toys everywhere and generally felt unclean and unsafe. We we drove straight back out again and stayed at the Dartmoor half way inn around 5 minutes away. Highly recommend the Dartmoor halfway inn if you make the mistake of booking Lemonford

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Anonymous

Powered concrete slab site

Liked The park

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Very clean site only stayed one…

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 Simon H. 2 reviews

Powered concrete slab site

Liked Very clean site only stayed one night no bother

Disliked We arrived 9.30 no one to show us where to go

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Rob B. 1 review

Powered concrete slab site

Liked Location

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Ideal for stop over not holiday

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 Wayne D. 2 reviews

Powered concrete slab site

Liked Location to parks beach town shops not over the top on rules left alone to do your own thing. Staff friendly enough to help you settle in.

Disliked Water points some not working would be nice to wash hands after emptying caravan loo. Shower blocks toilets not the best needs work and cleaning and doors putting back on. No shop no play park. Lots of roof tiles and building site waste dumped in long piles not fenced off dangerous

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Very good

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Anonymous

Powered concrete slab site

Liked Absolutely brilliant, lovely big pictures All amenities absolutely clean and spotless

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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 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

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 Public transport nearby

Type

Large (51-200 sites)

Nearby leisure

Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Caravan storage facilities Drainage hook-up points for caravans Motorhome service point Seasonal sites Water hook-up points for caravans

Location

Lemonford Caravan Park

Bickington

Newton Abbot

Devon

England

TQ12 6JR

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

50.53898°N
3.70338°W

Nearest transport

Coach
7.4 km Rail Station
7.4 km Rail Station
8.1 km Shelter
Rail
7.5 km Newton Abbot Rail Station
11.5 km Totnes Rail Station
13.3 km Torre Rail Station
Ferry
12.5 km Totnes Ferry Landing
14.2 km Shaldon Teignmouth Ferry Landing
14.5 km Teignmouth Ferry Landing
Airport
29.5 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

It’s 10 minutes’ drive from here to Buckfast Abbey, an active Benedictine monastery dating back to 1018; get cultural here then balance it out with an offbeat activity like a trip to the House of Marbles in the small town of Bovey Tracey (under 15 minutes away) for the mesmerising glass displays, games museum and pottery pieces. For urban times in a bigger settlement, Exeter’s 30 minutes away – skedaddle here to tour the cathedral and the city centre’s underground passages; high-street shopping is also excellent in Devon’s capital on the River Exe. Also on the water, Plymouth is 35 minutes south if you fancy checking out the famed spot where the Pilgrim fathers first left for the US on the Mayflower in 1620...

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Maidencombe 13.9 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Watcombe 14.1 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Shaldon 14.2 km Estuary N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Ness Cove 14.5 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Torre Abbey 14.6 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Buckfast Abbey 7.2 km

Paignton Zoo Environmental Park 15.2 km

Living Coasts 15.5 km

Castle Drogo 19 km

Exeter Cathedral - Church of Saint Peter 23.8 km

National Trust

The Church House 8.7 km

Compton Castle 10.5 km

Castle Drogo 19 km

Greenway 19.1 km

A la Ronde 24 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Ashburton - River and Woods 4.5 km

The Templer Way: Part 2 4.6 km

Stover Country Park - River Teign - Stover Park 4.6 km

Ashburton - Goosepool Lane - River Dart - Ashburton 4.6 km

STOVER PARK 5 km

Local events

  • Beautiful Days (Friday, 21 August 2026 – Friday, 21 August 2026)

    Ottery St Mary, England 38.5 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 Lemonford Caravan Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Lemonford Caravan Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Lemonford Caravan Park? It’s 10 minutes’ drive from here to Buckfast Abbey, an active Benedictine monastery dating back to 1018; get cultural here then balance it out with an offbeat activity like a trip to … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Lemonford Caravan Park?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  1:30 p.m. –  7:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  1:30 p.m. –  7:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Lemonford Caravan Park? From $34.53 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.