River Dart Country Park
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- Peaceful eco-friendly site by the River Dart in Dartmoor National Park
- Activities including high ropes, kayaking and zipwiring
- Toddlers' beach, café bar, Sunday carvery and shop
Campground type
Tourist board rating
Admission
- At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
- Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
General
- The grocery shop is open between 04/01 and 09/25.
- The restaurant is open between 04/01 and 09/25.
Reception
- Reception is unmanned after 5 p.m.. Please inform the park 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
- Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.
Vehicles
- Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
- Dare Devil activities are not included in the rate and subject to extra charges payable on arrival. Please observe the 10mph speed limit
Languages spoken
English
Open from Thu, Apr 2 to

Campsite types & availability
4

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite
8 people maximum
Wifi at the unit/site
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 11m width × 11m depth (121m²)
Arrival daysFrom £20 (£20)
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Powered cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite
8 people maximum
Wifi at the unit/site
Ground type: Cement/asphalt
Pitch size: Max 11m width × 11m depth (121m²)
Arrival daysFrom £25 (£25)
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Powered grass tent or trailer tent campsite
8 people maximum
Wifi at the unit/site
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 11m width × 11m depth (121m²)
Arrival daysFrom £25 (£25)
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Reviews
94% would recommend this campground to a friend
86% would stay here again
What customers say
A family-friendly park in beautiful surroundings with activities for all. Guests enjoyed walks and nature. Facilities are usually clean, though some noted shower issues in wet weather. Cafe/restaurant reviews are mixed. Some experienced noise; others found it peaceful. One guest felt dog fees were high.
Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews.
Last updated 8/18/2026
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Had fun
Powered grass tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked Pitch was great, beautiful grounds, water was clean for swimming, adventure playground great for the kids & lovely hot water.
Disliked Cafe/restaurant very expensive & doesn’t really cater for little kids, no option for tiny meals just standard prices.
Too many wasps everywhere, I know this is unavoidable but maybe more wasp repellant gadgets everywhere.
Online booking for activities were complicated, signing wavers confusing.
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From the manager: Good morning,
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed your visit, particularly our site, Adventure Playgrounds and splash areas. We also really appreciate your comments regarding our menu options, wasp repellent and online activity bookings. Feedback like this is incredibly valuable to us, and we’ll be sure to share your suggestions with the wider team as we continue to look for ways to improve the experience for our visitors. We hope to welcome you back again soon!
Best wishes,
Gareth
De plek op ons veld. Niet…
Powered grass tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked De plek op ons veld. Niet te druk en ver genoeg weg van alle speeltoestellen.
Schone wc's en douches.
De hoeveelheid bomen en grootsheid van het park.
Disliked Weinig, jammer dat de (grote) honden geen makkelijk toegang hebben tot zwemwater. Steile afgronden.
Recommend to friends Visit again
From the manager: Bedankt voor uw mooie review en voor het delen van uw ervaring! Wat fijn om te lezen dat u genoten heeft van uw ruime en rustige plek, de schone sanitaire voorzieningen en de vele bomen en ruimte op ons park.
Het was fijn u bij ons te mogen verwelkomen en we hopen u in de toekomst nog eens terug te zien!
Met vriendelijke groet,
Gareth
Loads of fun! We loved it…
Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked Loads of fun! We loved it at River dart 😊 our children loved it, it was our first ever camping trip and we will definitely be back!
Recommend to friends Visit again
From the manager: Good morning Maria,
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We are so pleased to hear that you had loads of fun and that you all loved your time with us. It certainly sounds as though you had a brilliant first camping trip! Great to hear that you'll be returning again too; we look forward to welcoming you back!
Best wishes,
Gareth
Beautiful site with access to the…
Powered grass tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked Beautiful site with access to the river and bike park, great cafe,
Disliked Expensive campsite with Limited facilities,
We had to Queue for showers and washing up bays,
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From the manager: Good afternoon Christopher,
Thank you for your recent feedback. We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed our beautiful setting, the river access, bike park and café. Our facilities and pricing reflect the amenities and location we offer, and during busy periods there can naturally be some waiting for the showers and washing-up areas. We appreciate you sharing your experience and hope to welcome you and your family back again in the future!
Best wishes,
Gareth
Amazing children’s paradise!…
Powered cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite
Liked Amazing children’s paradise!
Recommend to friends Visit again
From the manager: Good morning Tuttii,
Thank you for your amazing recommendation, and we look forward to seeing you again very soon!
Best wishes,
Gareth
Great activities available. Plenty of freedom…
Powered grass tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked Great activities available. Plenty of freedom for fun for children. Great food at the bar and the staff were friendly.
Disliked Activities were quite expensive and the site was very noisy. Signposting for directions could be better.
Recommend to friends Visit again
From the manager: Good morning,
Thank you for taking the time to share your recent experience with us. We're so pleased to hear that you enjoyed your time at River Dart Country Park. Your feedback is really important to us. Thank you once again, and we hope to see you again very soon!
Best wishes,
Gareth
Overall it was great. Recommend!
Powered grass tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked Plenty of activities available. Ended up extending for two extra nights.
Prices were alright, hot water for showers every night, very clean. will be going again.
Disliked BBQ was banned during our stay, on a raised grill...
Recommend to friends Visit again
From the manager: Good morning Mircea,
Thank you for your recent review. We are so pleased to hear that you had such a great time that you decided to stay for longer. We really appreciate your feedback and hope to see you again soon.
Best wishes,
Gareth
Everything, the facilities were clean, the…
Powered grass tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked Everything, the facilities were clean, the staff were friendly and helpful, there was so much there for the children.
Recommend to friends Visit again
From the manager: Good morning Eleanor,
Thank you for your lovely feedback! We are so pleased that you had an enjoyable time with us at River Dart Country Park. We hope to see you again very soon!
Best wishes,
Gareth
Fantastic place to stay. We will 100% return in the future. :)
Powered cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite
Liked We loved the location, the facilities, the staff and the activities.
Disliked Some narrow lanes to access the site
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From the manager: Good morning David,
Many thanks for your lovely review! We’re delighted to hear how much you enjoyed your time with us. It’s fantastic to hear that you’re planning to return, and we look forward to welcoming you back soon.
Best wishes,
Gareth
Overall great site could have better access for disabled visitors
Powered cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite
Liked Really well kept site we stayed on the village green hard standing pitch no 3
Lots fir kids to do and very dog friendly
Disliked Had issues with WiFi connection and no signal for tv.
Not everywhere is accessible if you use a mobility scooter
Recommend to friends Visit again
From the manager: Good morning Tony,
Thank you for your review and for your kind comments. We appreciate your feedback regarding the Wi-Fi, TV signal and accessibility around the park, particularly access to the lake area for mobility scooter users. Your suggestion regarding mobility scooter hire will also be shared with the team for consideration. We hope to welcome you back to River Dart Country Park soon.
Best wishes,
Gareth
Features
Dogs allowed
Leisure on park
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis WatersportsAmenities on park
Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Local produce Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Scouts welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Forest Hikers’ paradise Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Spectacular scenery Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transportation nearbyType
Very large (over 200 sites)Touring and motorhomes
Gray water hook-up for caravans Motorhome service point Water hook-up points for caravansLocation
River Dart Country Park
Ashburton
Devon
England
TQ13 7NP
Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
50.51719°N
3.78913°W
Route directions
Nearest transport
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
Food and drink
- The Old Library 1.4 mi
- Emilia 1.5 mi
- The Grange 1.7 mi
- San Benedetto's 1.8 mi
- Furzeleigh Mill 2.1 mi
- The Riverford Field Kitchen 3.8 mi
- Badger's Holt 4.3 mi
- Bayards Kitchen 6 mi
- Pasta pronto 6.1 mi
- Indian Takeaway 6.1 mi
Parks and play
- Adventure Playground 0.2 mi
- Holne Playpark 1.8 mi
- Ride On Tractors 4 mi
- Fort Trago 6.1 mi
Public transport
- West End Terrace 1.4 mi
- West End Terrace 1.4 mi
- Bull Ring 1.4 mi
- Bull Ring 1.4 mi
- Memorial 1.6 mi
- Memorial 1.7 mi
- St Boniface House 1.7 mi
- St Boniface House 1.7 mi
- Health and Wellbeing Centre 1.8 mi
- Miners Close 1.8 mi
Groceries
- The Co-operative Food 1.4 mi
- The Co-operative Food 2.5 mi
Family days out
- Adventure Playground 0.2 mi
- Holne Playpark 1.8 mi
- Ride On Tractors 4 mi
- Fort Trago 6.1 mi
Must see
Buckfast Abbey 1.8 mi
Paignton Zoo Environmental Park 11 mi
Dartmoor Zoological Park 11.6 mi
Living Coasts 12.3 mi
Castle Drogo 12.4 mi
National Trust
The Church House 4.2 mi
Compton Castle 9 mi
Castle Drogo 12.4 mi
Greenway 12.8 mi
Buckland Abbey 15.3 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Hembury Woods and Hill-Fort 1 mi
Ashburton - River and Woods 1.3 mi
Ashburton - Goosepool Lane - River Dart - Ashburton 1.4 mi
Holne Woods and River Dart 1.4 mi
New Bridge - Mel Tor - Aish Tor - Leigh Tor - New Bridge 1.4 mi
Local events
- Beautiful Days (Friday, August 21, 2026 – Friday, August 21, 2026)
Ottery St Mary, England 27.8 mi
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 River Dart Country Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is River Dart Country Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near River Dart Country Park? When you're ready to venture away from all the site-based antics, the park is a mile from the A38 Devon Expressway for easy access to plenty of top Devon attractions such as … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of River Dart Country Park?
Read moreRV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: noon – 8 p.m. Depart by: 10:30 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at River Dart Country Park? From $27.22 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.

