Wimbleball Lake Campsite

View prices & book 8.8 60 reviews
Explore the Exmoor National Park
Explore the exmoor national park
Overlooking grass pitches
Electric hardstanding and grass motorhome pitch
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Non-electric grass tent pitch
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Electric hardstanding grass pitches
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Overlooking grass pitches
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  • 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

Motorhome sites 5
Rent a tent 4
Tent sites 40
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 3
Opens 2 March 2026
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Entertainment and activities are available between 01/03 and 31/10.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • Swimming in the lake is not allowed.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Mon, 2 Mar to

This site is a member of South West Lakes Trust group.

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Reviews

8.8

Overall rating from 60 Pitchup.com customers

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Cleanliness
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Lake and/or mountainPeaceful

88% would recommend this site to a friend

77% would stay here again

What customers say

Lovely, quiet spot by a lake, great for water sports and walks. Pitches are big and staff are helpful. Some found the facilities in overflow areas a bit grubby and had noise issues. Access roads can be tricky, and some thought it pricey.

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Enjoyed our stay, beautiful area. Toilets…

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Anonymous

Powered concrete and grass motorhome site

Liked Enjoyed our stay, beautiful area. Toilets and showers were clean.

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Lovely site. No idea if staff are friendly as no one came to check!

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Anonymous

Powered concrete and grass motorhome site

Liked Quietness and solitude. We were the only ones on the site for the 4 night stay in autumn. Lovely walks from the campsite in the golden autumn colours.

Disliked No one came to check on us throughout the whole stay!

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A beautiful setting and good facilities, near the activity centre.

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Anonymous

Powered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked Liked the beautiful setting and the facilities. Good to be near the activity centre.

Disliked The toilets were not always clean.

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Good choice for a quiet site.

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Anonymous

Powered concrete and grass motorhome site

Liked Clean and tidy and with a coffee shop. Quiet and off the beaten track with good walks around the reservoir.

Disliked A little on the expensive side!

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Great proximity to lake. Relaxing…

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Robert S.

Powered concrete and grass motorhome site

Liked Great proximity to lake. Relaxing atmosphere

Disliked Toilets and showers need updating

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dog friendly, close to the lake,…

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Anonymous

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked dog friendly, close to the lake, clean toilet and shower facilities and has an accessible fridge

Disliked .

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A very pleasant place, peace and…

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Anonymous

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked A very pleasant place, peace and quiet to relax.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent for those looking to use the water. Clean and peaceful.

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Tom F.

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked Great location and perfect for those adventuring onto the water. The showers, toilets and wash up area was clean and did the job. The site wasn't massively busy and everybody respected the rules and quiet times.

Disliked It was not as easy to find as I thought, it took a bit of detective work but then again i was probably more concerned with arriving in one piece in my old land Rover than following directions.

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Lovely stay in the overflow camping…

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P B.

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked Lovely stay in the overflow camping pitch. V quiet and out the way

Disliked Nothing really

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Lovely site for families

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Briony S.

Powered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked Very family friendly. Relaxed atmosphere. The lake is beautiful and children loved the play area. There is plenty of green space to play in. All pitches are within easy reach of the drinking water and pot wash stations.

Disliked There are only 3 unisex toilets, which were cleaned morning and afternoon, but became smelly quickly and ran out of paper overnight, due to the high numbers using them. We felt the self-launch fee was a lot and were surprised there wasn’t an offer for those who had paid for camping.

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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 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)

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 GMT (GMT+00:00)

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 2020201920182017
Blue Anchor West 13.9 km Sea N/AN/AN/AN/A
Dunster North West 15.2 km Sea N/AN/AN/AGood
Minehead Terminus 15.7 km Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Porlock Weir 19.8 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Lynmouth 30.3 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

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.

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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.

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  • How much does it cost to stay at Wimbleball Lake Campsite? From $62.03 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.