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

From $32.04 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.

Wimbleball Lake Campsite

View prices & book 8.7 35 reviews

Explore the Exmoor National Park (added by manager 01 Jun 2016)

Overflow field non-electric grass tent pitch

Lakeside site among the Exmoor hills
Sailing, windsurfing, paddleboarding, kayaking and rowing on the lake
Walking and cycling trails, playground and café

Ramble around Wimbleball for some staggering views of this lake cradled by the Exmoor hills... The area's extensive shoreline, secluded inlets, and shimmering waters mean that Wimbleball Lake Campsite is a fisherman’s fairyland, with recent seasons having seen rod averages top four fish per angler. The necessary fishing licences are available on site, and only fly fishing from the banks is permitted. On top of the great fishing, the lake offers an excellent range of watersports (sailing, windsurfing, kayaking, paddleboarding and rowing). There are well-designed trails for cyclists and walkers, and a playground to keep the kids occupied while you polish off a cream tea in the café. Wimbleball takes its green credentials very seriously (it has a gold award from the Green Business Tourism Scheme) and does some important conservation work, so the birdwatching and wildlife spotting here is excellent. Guests will be able to see some of the nocturnal residents too, such as the long-eared brown bats.

Site type

Open now

Please note

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
Entertainment and activities are available between 01/03 and 01/11.
Reception is unmanned after 5 p.m.. Please inform the campground while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time so that the team can provide information about your unit/site.
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.
Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.
Please note that the shower facilities are unisex.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, 1 Mar to Thu, 31 Oct 2024

Pitch types & availability

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

A great campsite in a beautiful location with all you need.

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

Tamar H. Sept 2024

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked: The size of the campsite and the facilities being spotlessly clean. It was great to bring our dogs and not be charged extra.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you you so much for visiting and taking the time to leave a review! We hope to see you again soon.

Nice clean facilities , great for lake activities, ok for short stay

Overall	8/10
Location	6
Value for money	6
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	8
Child friendliness	8
Cleanliness	8
Wifi	8

Ben L. Sept 2024

Powered concrete and grass motorhome site

Liked: Clean

Disliked: Expensive. No shop or pub in walking distance.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great campsite, not too big, laid back attitude to barbecues and fire…

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

Tim H. Sept 2024

Powered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked: Great campsite, not too big, laid back attitude to barbecues and fire pits, friendly staff and good facilities. We had a great time and will definitely be back.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Nice site but needs some work.

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

Mr c S. Aug 2024

Hazel Park unpowered grass tent site (overflow)

Liked: Quiet campsite with great views. Shower block was clean and Wi-Fi also at shower block which meant I could check my emails etc. If required. Friendly greeting on arrival.

Disliked: Due to being in overflow camp area the grass on the way to the toilet block was allowed to grow on foot paths which meant when it rains you ended up with wet feet unless you wear wellies which in August I didn't think to bring. There is also a small playground for the kids which requires some attention as some of the swings etc. We're broken and could not be used. The pitches in the overflow site were on a slight slope . There is a cafe on site which is a little run down and well over priced for what is available.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Hope this is not what camping is like everywhere

Overall	6/10
Location	8
Value for money	6
Accommodation	4
Facilities / Activities	4
Customer service	2
Child friendliness	6
Cleanliness	4
Wifi	2

paul w. Aug 2024

Powered concrete and grass motorhome site

Liked: First time camping so nothing to compare to.

Disliked: some power points weren't working so had to use next doors. only four toilets,and 10 minutes after being cleaned were soiled by some chimps Large family moved near by second day,shouting,loud music, They went out for the day,but as there are no staff here didn't want to take a chance on how bad they'd be at night ,so left after one day.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site reinstate the cafe

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

Anonymous Aug 2024

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked: Everything peaceful quiet friendly site

Disliked: Not having to stand outside the cafe when people running it and friends where sitting inside

Recommend to friends Visit again

Amazing part of the world would neaver seen if wasn’t for pitch up

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

Anonymous Jul 2024

Powered concrete and grass motorhome site

Liked: Every thing about the place The views The campsite itself The activity’s

Disliked: N/a I really did enjoy it all and would deffo recommend

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site with very clean and fresh facilities.

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

Brenda H. Jul 2024

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked: The campsite was nice and quiet and the bathroom facilities were very clean and fresh. Just a few mins wall from the lake.

Disliked: Tiny little country lanes to get to it.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great view and lake, but could be managed better!

Overall	8/10
Location	10
Value for money	6
Accommodation	6
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	4
Child friendliness	8
Cleanliness	8
Wifi	10

Mark B. Jul 2024

Powered concrete and grass motorhome site

Liked: The lake, the views the facilities.

Disliked: The time on the showers. The apparent lack of control in pitch control. Staff not ensuring you get what you have paid for. Great view and lake, but! We booked a weekend here with an electric hook up. Unfortunately we were unable to get the allocated pitch on the first night and weren't given an electric hook up as anither camper was in the wrong location blocking 2 pitches. The staff put us on a hardstanding for the night without electrics even though we had paid for it. They seemed reluctant to move the other motor home. A couple more campers on site had similar problems with the pitch allocation. I beleive the additional charge for accessing the lake for campers is a little expensive.This should be either included in the camping price or reduced by 50%

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely No fuss site Loved our stay…

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

Anonymous Jun 2024

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked: Lovely No fuss site Loved our stay

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/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

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

Themes

Budget/backpacker Bush Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Large (51-200 sites)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Horse riding nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Seasonal sites

Location

Wimbleball Lake Campsite

Wimbleball Lake

Brompton Regis

Dulverton

Somerset

England

TA22 9NU

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

51.06676°N
-3.47837°W

Nearest transport

Coach

15.5 km The Parade

15.6 km Butlins

18.4 km Bus Station

Rail

18.6 km Tiverton Parkway Rail Station

20 km Bishop's Lydeard

26.8 km Taunton Rail Station

Ferry

16.3 km Minehead Harbour

35.1 km Bridgwater Ferry Terminal

39.7 km Barry Waterfront Ferry Terminal

Airport

37.6 km Exeter International Airport

38.2 km Cardiff 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

As well as the wilds of Exmoor on your doorstep, the site isn't too far from the alluring beaches and seaside villages of the North Devon coast. A scenic 45-minute drive across the moors will bring you to the sister villages of Lynton and Lynmouth, where you can catch the Victorian funicular railway down the plunging cliffs. Foodies will enjoy the gourmet shops and market in Barnstaple, or head an hour south to the pretty city of Exeter to check out its cathedral and underground passages dating back to medieval times.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Blue Anchor West	13.9 km	Sea	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Dunster North West	15.2 km	Sea	N/A	N/A	N/A	Good
Minehead Terminus	15.7 km	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	Good
Porlock Weir	19.8 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Lynmouth	30.3 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty 24.2 km

The National Trust Killerton House & Gardens 30.7 km

Exeter Cathedral - Church of Saint Peter 38.4 km

Crealy Great Adventure Park 40.2 km

Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site 45.6 km

National Trust

Dunster Working Watermill 12.9 km

Dunster Castle 12.9 km

Knightshayes Court 15.7 km

Holnicote Estate 16.5 km

Coleridge Cottage 24.2 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Wimbleball Lake - Haddon Hill - Wimbleball lake 0.1 km

Haddon Hill - Bury - Wimbleball Dam - Haddon Hill 2.3 km

NETTLECOMBE COURT 11.4 km

DUNSTER CASTLE 12.3 km

Withypool - Tarr Steps - Knaplock 12.8 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.

Policies

Booking terms and conditions

Safety

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

Changes to your holiday

Bookings cannot be amended within 30 day(s) of arrival.

Dogs

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

General

Entertainment and activities are available between 01/03 and 01/11.

Safety

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.

Safety

Open fires are prohibited.

General

Please note that the shower facilities are unisex.
Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.
Public areas are non-smoking.
Quiet hours must be respected between 10 p.m. and 8 a.m..

Reception

Reception is unmanned after 5 p.m.. Please inform the campground while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time so that the team can provide information about your unit/site.

Safety

Swimming in the lake is not allowed.

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.

Arrivals and departures

There is no reception at this campground/park. Please check-in at the Activity centre instead.

Admission

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

Visitors

Visitors must leave the premises by 10 p.m..

Additional terms

Customers must display a ticket on their unit for the duration of their stay, to be collected from the office (open 9am-5pm).

Boat masts must not be erected within the campsite due to overhead electric cables. Boat fishing is not permitted.

Any cars returning after 11.00 pm should be parked in the main car park and campers should enter the site on foot.

Groups of tents are not permitted on one pitch, a maximum of two two-man tents shall be allowed on one pitch at a time.

The price for the kayak is £10 per craft to self-launch your own.

During weekends, bank holidays and school holidays the outdoor centre will open between 10am and 5pm.

Payment terms

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

Frequently asked questions

Does Wimbleball Lake Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Wimbleball Lake Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Wimbleball Lake Campsite? As well as the wilds of Exmoor on your doorstep, the site isn't too far from the alluring beaches and seaside villages of the North Devon coast. A scenic 45-minute drive across … Read more

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

Camping and caravan
Arrive:	3 p.m. –	7 p.m.
Depart by:	11 a.m.
On-site accommodation
Arrive:	3 p.m. –	8 p.m.
Depart by:	11 a.m.

If you arrive after 5pm, please come to the office the following day to collect your ticket and pay your balance.

How much does it cost to stay at Wimbleball Lake Campsite? From $32.04 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.