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Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

No availability on our site
4 people maximum 10/10 6 reviews No dogs allowed Wifi at the unit/site
One Roof tent or Tent or Trailer tent allowed per site

Additional units require additional sites - quick book via 'Make another booking like this' after making your booking.

Site size

Max 3m width × 8m depth (24m²)

Ground type

Grass

0 rooms

Twin-axle vehicles not accepted

Suitable for

Roof tent, Tent, Trailer tent

Features

Bring an awning 1 included, 1 max.
Bring a shelter tent 0 included, 1 max.
Car 1 included, 1 max.
Wifi at the unit/site

Other restrictions

No dogs allowed

Gazebos not allowed

Car parking by site not allowed

Extras

Bring a pup tent (1 max) £5 (£5) per night

You will be able to choose extras on the booking page.

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River Bank Camping

9.8 24 reviews
Five-acre trout fishing lake
Tent and trailer pitches sheltered by trees
Neatly kept camping field
Motorhome pitch with electric hook-up

No availability here for your search criteria

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Location
10
Value for money
10
Accommodation
10
Facilities / Activities
9
Customer service
10
Child friendliness
9
Cleanliness
10
Wifi
7

96% would recommend this campground to a friend

96% would stay here again

What customers say

This scenic, peaceful campsite by a lake and fishery is praised for friendly owners who preserve nature. Guests enjoyed spacious pitches, clean modern facilities, and lake swimming. The cafe & smoked trout were highlights. Highly recommended for a relaxing break; many want to return.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews

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Arrival date (latest first)

If you like outdoor swimming, you'll love this place!

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Laura S.

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Beautiful swimming lake on-site! Plus plenty of space, really friendly/helpful owners, and a great location with lots of beaches and Exmoor national park nearby.
Well maintained facilities with lovely planting everywhere, spotless showers and toilets, a washing up area, and firepits to borrow/wood to buy.
Highly recommended!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Peaceful site. Owner very nice. Developing…

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6 out of 10
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Lisa M.

Powered cement/asphalt and grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Peaceful site. Owner very nice. Developing the facilities.

Disliked No hot water for washing up.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Small, quiet, sheltered and attractive site.…

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Nicholas S.

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Small, quiet, sheltered and attractive site. Friendly and helpful owners

Recommend to friends Visit again

Everything , beautiful site , lake…

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10 out of 10
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8
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Kate B.

FHU cement/asphalt and grass RV campsite

Liked Everything , beautiful site , lake to swim , wish we could have stayed longer

Recommend to friends Visit again

Beautiful site immersed in nature.

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10 out of 10
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Elizabeth G.

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked This site is an absolute gem! So tranquil and relaxing, despite being so close to Barnstaple. We loved the walk around the lake, especially as the sun went down; such attention has been given to the plant life and the lakes themselves are so beautiful. I swam one morning- the water was pleasantly warm! We saw plenty of wildlife, including a kingfisher in the stream right near our tent! Richard, the owner, was so lovely and obviously very proud of the whole place (rightly so!) We bought smoked trout and smoked salmon from him, which was totally delicious! We were sad to leave to get back for work, but we will definitely be back. 100%.

Recommend to friends Visit again

The cleanliness and high standard facilities,…

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked The cleanliness and high standard facilities, a friendly welcome and fantastic scenery.

Recommend to friends Visit again

I spent one night there in…

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked I spent one night there in a 2-person tent with my partner in July. Idyllic and peaceful. The lake is beautiful with many peaceful spots to sit. My partner got to fish and we had a morning swim. Clean amenities. Easy access to water. Fell asleep to the sounds of bubbling brook. Would definitely come back.

Recommend to friends Visit again

A paradise! natural campsite with friendly owners!

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9 out of 10
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Miriam M.

Powered cement/asphalt and grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Beautiful location. Richard and his brother have made a paradise of their fisherie, lake and campground. They were so friendly to take us to the groceryshop by car (we’re on bicycle). We ate fresh-smoked trout and salmon from their farm. Lovely. Good wifi.

Disliked They’re just a few months open so they still have some work to construct more toilets and showerfacilities. They have one which is already perfect.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Everything…

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Helen A.

FHU cement/asphalt and grass RV campsite

Liked Everything

Recommend to friends Visit again

We‘ll come bsck

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Anonymous

Powered cement/asphalt and grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Clean, more than enough Space for Car and Tent. Nice Hosts!

Disliked Nearby Road sometimes noisy in the night

Recommend to friends Visit again


Features

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 Watersports Wild swimming

Amenities on park

Baby-changing facilities Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Lake and/or mountain Leave the car at home Peaceful Spectacular scenery Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transportation nearby

Type

Farm Pop-up campground Small (11-25 sites)

Accessibility

Site close to accessible bathrooms Smooth, hard roads e.g. tarmac

Nearby leisure

Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Restaurant nearby Surf school nearby Tennis nearby

Location

River Bank Camping

Blakewell Fishery

Blakewell Lane

Barnstaple

Devon

England

EX31 4ET

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

51.10372°N
4.0489°W

Nearest transport

Bus
1.7 mi Bus Station
2.9 mi Garage
2.9 mi Garage
Rail
2.1 mi Barnstaple Rail Station
6.1 mi Chapelton (Devon) Rail Station
7.9 mi Umberleigh Rail Station
Ferry
6.8 mi Instow Ferry Landing
7.1 mi Appledore Ferry Landing
7.9 mi Ilfracombe Ferry Landing

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

Local attractions and activities include: - Barnstaple: 10 minutes’ drive - Exmoor National Park: 15 minutes - National Trust - Arlington Court and the National Trust Carriage Museum: 15 minutes - Woolacombe: 20 minutes - Exmoor Zoological and Conservation Centre: 20 minutes - Saunton Sands: 25 minutes - Croyde: half an hour - Putsborough Beach: 35 minutes.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Combe Martin 7.2 mi Sea PoorPoorPoorPoor
Saunton Sands 7.6 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Ilfracombe Hele 7.7 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Putsborough 8 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Ilfracombe Tunnels Beach 8.1 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

RHS Garden Rosemoor 11.7 mi

National Trust

Arlington Court and the National Trust Carriage Museum 4.1 mi

Heddon Valley 9.4 mi

Watersmeet 13.6 mi

Holnicote Estate 22.2 mi

Finch Foundry 26.4 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

YOULSTON PARK 1.6 mi

ARLINGTON COURT 3.8 mi

ISLEY MARSH (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 05/04/1990) 5.1 mi

CHAPEL WOOD (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 21/11/1950) 6.2 mi

SAUNTON COURT 6.8 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 Bank Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is River Bank Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near River Bank Camping? Local attractions and activities include: - Barnstaple: 10 minutes’ drive - Exmoor National Park: 15 minutes - National Trust - Arlington Court and the National Trust Carriage Museum: 15 minutes - Woolacombe: … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of River Bank Camping?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  noon –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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