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
3Occupancy
No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
General
- Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
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).
Admission
- Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
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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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
South Ford Farm: A lovely, quiet spot with spacious, private sites. Families love the play areas, river beach, and farm animals. Clean facilities with good extras. Occasional traffic and weak WiFi noted, but guests rave about it.
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Last updated 18/08/2026
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We had an absolutely lovely stay…
Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site
Liked We had an absolutely lovely stay and honestly can’t fault this campsite. We came back after a few years and were really impressed by how much the place has developed while still keeping its peaceful, natural atmosphere.
The location is beautiful, with the river right by the campsite, and the facilities and toilets were clean and well looked after. The pigs and sheep are a lovely addition too, especially for families!
Chris, the owner, is absolutely brilliant. You can really see how hard he works to keep everything at a high standard and make sure his guests are happy. When we arrived, we realised we had forgotten our tent pegs. We gave Chris a call and he kindly lent us some straight away – he really saved us! 😊
We had a fantastic time and felt very welcome. A beautiful, friendly campsite with a great owner. We will definitely be back and would happily recommend it to others! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Disliked Nothing
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I took my nearly 2 year…
Power optional grass and gravel motorhome site
Liked I took my nearly 2 year old grandson , owners were so lovely and helpful.always about checking to make sure everyone is ok. Toilets, showers , washing up.facilities always clean and tidy, kids were safe to run about , see the pigs , the sheep, play.areas , little.stream area .... nothing in walking distance ...no pubs etc it is a really good site for families , wasn't noisy , kids appeared to be in. Bed by 9/10pm., would highly.recommend if you are after a chilled campsite that can keep the kids entertained ... kids I saw had all made friends it was really lovely. Also no light pollution so the stars were amazing , also very sheltered from the wind i found x didnt have time to take any pics as I was chasing my grandson around lol
Disliked Nothing and this isn't really a dislike its just dont expect super fast wifi like some people do ! Like with any site (even the big expensive ones ) the WiFi got weaker at times everyone was logging on , but that is standard for any site ive ever stayed on ... just had to put my maps on when I got out the gate closer to the house when we went off for the day !
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The campsite is beautifully laid out,…
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Liked The campsite is beautifully laid out, amazing for our kids to run off and have fun in the park! Was quiet and beautiful and exactly what we needed! Lovely personable owners. Highly recommend!
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Amazing from arrival, owners are so…
Power optional grass and gravel motorhome site
Liked Amazing from arrival, owners are so welcoming and go out there way to help with anything you need. The site is spotless and safe for children to just go and play while you can relax. Quite of an evening even with site almost full. Will definitely be visiting again.
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Everything on this campsite was so…
Power optional grass and gravel motorhome site
Liked Everything on this campsite was so well thought of, the toilets and showers were clean, the washing up station was well looked after, and the site itself was beautiful! The pitches have so much room and it’s so easy to walk between everything! The hosts were really friendly, we were greeted as soon and we got there and showed where everything was, and were told to just ask if we needed anything.
Really great place, would stay here again!
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Fabulous family friendly, well kept site with relaxed atmosphere.
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Liked Absolutely loved this site. So relaxed and beautiful. Well kept and clean. Love the way each pitch has its own separate area instead of just rows and rows of tents crammed in. Loved kids running around playing and all the guests being respectful and not too loud. Owners really friendly. Being able to hire a fire pit is a must for us. Great that it was dog friendly .
Disliked Just the position really. Quite a trek to the coast.
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Lovely camping area, well maintained and super friendly owners
Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site
Liked Large pitches, some allow car by pitch and some you can wheelbarrow your stuff down to.
Fantastic facilities such as a fridge and well cleaned and maintained showers and toilets.
Our young child loved the sand area, play park and outdoor games as well as feeding the animals with the very friendly owner.
Overall a fantastic experience.
Disliked Not too much to do in the immediate area but is still a gateway to lots of things to do with a little travel
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Power optional grass and gravel motorhome site
Liked What a fantastic spot. Super facilities. Brilliant owners. And pigs. Recommend
Disliked Nothing
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Lovely, well thought out sight. Facilities…
Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site
Liked Lovely, well thought out sight. Facilities are clean and tidy.
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Loved it there. Relaxing, family friendly.
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Liked Plenty of space to pitch up.
Disliked It enough showers
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Features
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 $57.53 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.