South Ford Farm Camping
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- 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
4
16
3
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).
- Swimming in the lake is not allowed.
- Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Thu, 19 Mar to
Pitch types & availability
4 
Power optional grass and gravel motorhome site
8 people maximum 
Wifi at the unit/site Ground type: Grass and gravel
Pitch size: Max 6.1m width × 6.1m depth (37.2m²)
Arrival daysFrom £25 (£25)
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- 3
Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site
8 people maximum Wifi at the unit/site Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 7.9m width × 7.3m depth (58m²)
Arrival daysFrom £25 (£25)
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Reviews
100% would recommend this site to a friend
100% would stay here again
What customers say
Awesome family spot! Clean, big sites, great facilities like hot showers. Chris & Tina are super welcoming. Kids love the playground, river beach & animal feeds. A bit of road noise & water can run low in peak times.
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Thoughtfully laid out. A campsite showing…
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Liked Thoughtfully laid out. A campsite showing wonderful personal touches
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Lovely campsite with great facilities and lovely owners.
Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site
Liked We have just returned from a lovely bank holiday weekend at south ford campsite and will definitely return in the future.
The facilities are good and kept nice and clean. Plenty available for the amount of pitches on site.
The pitches available are what really makes the campsite better than many we have stayed in previously, each pitch is marked out for you, the pitches are generous is size and you don’t feel like you are stuck right next to the next camper. Lots of shade available in many of the pitches and you are able to go around to pick which one suits you upon arrival.
Lovely play park for the children in the centre of the camp along with a goal and tennis net. We had a 8 year old and 4 year old with us and they both found plenty to do and made lots of friends on the campsite.
The little beach was a nice spot for the kids to have a paddle and stay out of the sun, our 8 year old loved exploring the trees around it.
The camp owners are so kind and helpful with lots of in-site on the local area and seemed genuinely happy to chat and give advice on what to do. Always seemed available around the site if needed.
You can rent fire pits and buy wood at very reasonable prices along with eggs. There is also a fridge, freezer and place to charge things onsite.
The children also loved seeing the sheep and pigs onsite. A lovely added element to the campsite.
Value for money was also amazing. It was the cheapest one we found when looking and seemed much better than the other options!
Disliked The only dislike we had was the large pond onsite, only because of the open water element around children. It is roped off with signs but you definitely do need to be mindful of it with young children as it is close to the park.
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Perfect for the kids. They can…
Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site
Liked Perfect for the kids. They can roam around, play in the playground or the next to the river, or see the sheep or pigs. It is small enough that the kids will make friends easily as well.
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Fantastic campsite but we want to keep it our little secret!
Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site
Liked Everything! Great loos, showers, washing up area, good size pitches, lovely setting, amazing wildlife, good location, fantastic hosts!
Disliked Nothing :)
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Excellent site, friendly owner.
Power optional grass and gravel motorhome site
Liked Chris the owner was lovely and very welcoming. Told us about his sheep - which are pets and his 2 very rare pigs which I'm sure kids would love to see. The site was very picturesque surrounded by fields and trees and extremely quiet.
The toilets and shower were clean and there was a microwave and fridge to use if we wanted.
Disliked Nothing
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Superb site with excellent facilities in a beautiful location
Power optional grass and gravel motorhome site
Liked Spacious pitch, super clean facilities and peaceful surroundings
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Charming back to nature site with lovely owners.
Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site
Liked A really great little campsite. The car free field is very pretty with a back to nature feel. Pitches are a good size and well spread out, leaving children plenty of space to explore the play area, games tent and river. They can join in with feeding the pigs and sheep twice a day too, which ours particularly enjoyed.
The owners were really friendly and obviously take great pride in their site. Everything was very clean and well cared for.
On a practical level the site has all basic needs met. Reliable hot showers, washing up area, phone charging, fridge freezers and wifi if you want it.
This is our second visit here. We would definitely come again.
Disliked Nothing.
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Lovely host, willing to accommodate request…
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Anonymous Power optional grass and gravel motorhome site
Liked Lovely host, willing to accommodate request to locate our group together. The site is maintained in a way that felt very close to nature. A quiet site, great for children or for a quiet break.
Disliked Some pitches on an incline however 2 campervan pitches next to piggies were level. Only 2 showers so might have been tricky if the site was full however all facilities were well maintained.
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Clean facilities Stunning place Great site Would definitely recommend
Power optional grass and gravel motorhome site
Liked The site is gorgeous.
Such a beautiful place. It's loved and it definitely shows. Everything was clean, well laid out.
Water was beautifully hot in the shower.
Friendly and chatty owners
Was just lush
10/10
Great area for kids to play if your travelling with little ones and animals there too.
The glamping sites looked lovely too. Will be returning to use one of those as well.
Disliked Nothing at all
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Excellent site. Friendly host and very…
Power optional grass and gravel motorhome site
Liked Excellent site. Friendly host and very relaxed. We will be back
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Features
Dogs allowed
Campfires 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 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 yearCamping 2.0
Jumbo tent sitesThemes
Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Farm Small (11-25 sites)Nearby leisure
Climbing nearby Cycling nearby Golf nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Restaurant nearbyLocation
South Ford Farm Camping
Exeter Road
South Molton
Devon
England
EX36 4HX
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
51.0023°N
3.88213°W
Route directions
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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- Beautiful Days (Friday, 21 August 2026 – Friday, 21 August 2026)
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.
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Frequently asked questions
- 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?
Read moreCamping and caravan Arrive: 2 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: noon On-site accommodation Arrive: 2 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: noon - How much does it cost to stay at South Ford Farm Camping? From $57.61 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.