Riverside Caravan and Camping Park

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  • On 70 acres of landscaped parkland close to Exmoor
  • South Molton 10 minutes' drive; 40 minutes from sandy beaches
  • Three fishing lakes, shop and country club with bar and restaurant
If a caravan park has 'Riverside' in its name, you might reckon you might get some fishing. And you'd be right: South Molton's Riverside Caravan and Camping Park has three specimen lakes stocked with quality carp, and more exploring can be availed of at the nearby river Mole. The site sits on 70 acres of landscaped parkland with ten acres of mature woodland running alongside the river Mole: as you might also reckon, it's all mighty pretty. Riverside is a family-friendly park with a modern reception and a shop stocked with local produce from across north Devon as well as gifts, toys and everyday essentials. It has a play area as well as a country club with a bar and restaurant, serving homemade food and a selection of local lagers, ciders and ales. It's a popular venue for the variety of entertainment on site, or for settling down for a quiet time during the day to use the wifi service.

Site type

Tent sites 84
Caravan sites 74
Motorhome sites 74
Caravans for hire 13
Open all year
Opens

Tourist board rating

Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
  • The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
  • The restaurant is open between 01/01 and 31/12.
  • The grocery shop is open between 01/01 and 31/12.
  • Special events are held on site throughout the season, and may involve live music or other entertainment.

Languages spoken

English

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Reviews

8.9

Overall rating from 164 Pitchup.com customers

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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Peaceful

88% would recommend this site to a friend

87% would stay here again

What customers say

Spacious, well-kept park with great amenities. Friendly staff, good grub at the clubhouse. Road noise noted by some, but overall a top stay, with many keen to head back.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews. Last updated 23/06/2026

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The easy check on the ability…

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 Lesley P. 1 review

Fully-serviced concrete slab caravan site

Liked The easy check on the ability for a later departure the pitch was perfect the showers and toilets were spotless.
The restaurant was also spotless and the food was delicious. A lovely time and would return.

Disliked Nothing

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Very nice place ,quiet friendly staff…

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Anonymous

Fully-serviced concrete slab caravan site

Liked Very nice place ,quiet friendly staff very clean.

Recommend to friends Visit again

I would say the site is…

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 Richard J. 3 reviews

Fully-serviced grass site (jumbo)

Liked I would say the site is very clean and the wash/ cleaning areas are more than adequate and camping areas are spacious and well maintained, the fishing lakes are lovely and well stocked, but I think if youve paid for the site, the fishing should be free, like other sites I have stayed on.

Disliked For me this is where the experience goes sour, the " Country club ", the prices are high so you expect exceptional quality. Me personally, if i am paying these prices, I do not expect to get my own cutlery, and have your condiments to come in packets like a transport cafe. I had what was claimed as the " Butchers burger" at £14, it was awful and doubt it had seen a butcher, it was a normal processed burger like a burger chain. Non of us finished any of our meals, and we sat at the table for over an hour and nobody collected the plates, and there were very little people in the bar.
Sorry but one other thing, we asked if we could watch the racing at Epsom, which they did for us, only for what I would say is a regular at the bar, changing the channels many times, to watch other races he had bets on..
I dont like leaving bad reviews, but the site was let down for me, with my " country club" experience.

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Lovely site.…

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Honor H. 3 reviews

Fully-serviced concrete slab caravan site

Liked Lovely site.

Disliked Showers!!!!!!!!! It would be impossible to wash your hair especially for females with long hair. One press of button lasts less than 10 seconds. Ridiculous.

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The shower and toilet facilities were…

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 Alan D. 1 review

Fully-serviced grass site (jumbo)

Liked The shower and toilet facilities were impeccably maintained, as were the laundry and dishwashing amenities. The site itself was well-kept, and the Country Club is highly recommended for a visit. The camping plots offer generous space, accommodating large tents and vehicle parking with ease.

Disliked No freezer availabile on site to freeze ice packs for cooler box.

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Great campsite and clubhouse…

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 Kevin B. 1 review

Fully-serviced grass site (jumbo)

Liked Great campsite and clubhouse

Disliked No swimming pool

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent

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Andrew J. 1 review

Fully-serviced concrete slab caravan site

Liked Very dog friendly, woodland walks, very well maintained, shower blocks clean and showers hot, clubhouse good and staff friendly.

Disliked Round noise from A361 link road maybe a problem for light sleepers

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Another great stay. Bar staff &…

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 Libby L. 10 reviews

Fully-serviced concrete slab caravan site

Liked Another great stay. Bar staff & chefs are absolutely brilliant food is so delicious.

Disliked Nothing to dislike

Recommend to friends Visit again

Perfect little getaway

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Anonymous

Fully-serviced concrete slab caravan site

Liked Everything was immaculate . The level pitches with all the services were ideal. Booking was easy. We will definitely go back for some of thier special events. It's lovely that there is a discount for over 60's

Disliked We would have liked the pitch to be a bit more private

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Great staff, great food and drink…

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Reece J. 1 review

Fully-serviced grass site (jumbo)

Liked Great staff, great food and drink and a relaxed park

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 cafe On-site restaurant 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 Local produce Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

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

Camping 2.0

Jumbo tent sites

Themes

Gastronomic delight Lake and/or mountain Leave the car at home Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

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 Public transport nearby

Type

Large (51-200 sites)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at site Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Bathrooms: Large spacious toilet Bathrooms: Step-free access Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible shower Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet Level campground, no steep slopes Smooth, hard roads e.g. tarmac Well-lit path

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Tennis nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Caravan storage facilities Drainage hook-up points for caravans Water hook-up points for caravans

Location

Riverside Caravan and Camping Park

Marsh Lane

North Molton Road

South Molton

Devon

England

EX36 3HQ

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

51.02911°N
3.82352°W

Nearest transport

Coach
1.5 km The Square
1.5 km The Square
17.3 km Bus Station
Rail
11.7 km Umberleigh Rail Station
11.8 km Kings Nympton Rail Station
12 km Portsmouth Arms Rail Station
Ferry
25.3 km Instow Ferry Landing
25.9 km Appledore Ferry Landing
26.7 km Bideford Ferry Landing
Airport
43.8 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

If you'd prefer something more active than fishing, it's a 15-minute drive to Exmoor National Park for miles of scenic walks, mountain bike trails and lots more outdoorsy antics. Canoeing at Wimbleball Lake and beginners' climbing at Valley of Rocks are among the popular picks, as are pony treks and horse riding days through countryside and along the coast. Speaking of the coast, there's much to enjoy here too: head west for the surf beaches around Croyde and Appledore, or north to Ilfracombe for more beach, the aquarium and boat trips to the island of Lundy. It'll take you 40 minutes or so to hit either stretch of coast. Kid-friendly days out nearby include heritage rides on the Lynton & Barnstaple Railway (half an hour's drive), animal encounters at Exmoor Zoo (20 minutes) and Combe Martin Wildlife & Dinosaur Park (half an hour) and easy pedals along the traffic-free Tarka Trail from Barnstaple (15 minutes).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Lynmouth 22.5 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Combe Martin 24.8 km Sea PoorPoorPoorPoor
Porlock Weir 25.2 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Ilfracombe Hele 27.8 km Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Westward Ho! 28.9 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

RHS Garden Rosemoor 24 km

The National Trust Killerton House & Gardens 36.8 km

Castle Drogo 37.1 km

Exeter Cathedral - Church of Saint Peter 39.8 km

Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty 43.6 km

National Trust

Arlington Court and the National Trust Carriage Museum 17.1 km

Watersmeet 21.6 km

Heddon Valley 22 km

Knightshayes Court 26.6 km

Holnicote Estate 26.7 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

CASTLE HILL 5.3 km

KING'S NYMPTON PARK 9.7 km

Simonsbath - Picked Stone - River Barle Valley - Simonsbath 13.4 km

Withypool - Tarr Steps - Knaplock 14.8 km

Eggesford Station - Eggesford Barton - Nethercott - Eggesford Station 16.1 km

Local events

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

    Ottery St Mary, England 46.1 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 Riverside Caravan and Camping Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Riverside Caravan and Camping Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Riverside Caravan and Camping Park? If you'd prefer something more active than fishing, it's a 15-minute drive to Exmoor National Park for miles of scenic walks, mountain bike trails and lots more outdoorsy antics. Canoeing at Wimbleball … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Riverside Caravan and Camping Park?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  noon –  6:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Riverside Caravan and Camping Park? From $58.47 (for 1 night, 3 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.