Camping @ Croyde Bay

View prices & book 9.3 193 reviews
Great views
Great-sized level pitches
Lots of space
A new outside shower, a wetsuit wash, and a sunny, private drying area.

  • Well-established family-friendly site in the centre of Croyde
  • A short walk from Croyde's beach, surf schools, shops and pubs
  • Peaceful site with large, level pitches and communal freezers
Ah, Croyde – the mere mention of this lovely little village is liable to perk up the ears of surfer types, who’ve no doubt heard about the splendid waves around this corner of Devon. Those same surfer types (along with those who’d like to learn the art of standing up on water, and anyone else that’s keen on the coast) should also find their ears pricking up at the offerings of Camping @ Croyde Bay, a friendly site in the village centre. The waters at Croyde beach, around 400 metres away, are famed as being fab for both keen surfers and novices, and that also makes this area a top pick for family holidays. The well-established site is a family-friendly place too, in a spot that’s easily walkable to the village’s shops and pubs but quiet enough for a good night’s kip. Facilities include purpose-built toilets and showers, and a much-loved ladies' dressing room with a mirror, power points, hair dryers and hair straighteners. There is an additional hot outdoor shower for sandy wetsuits, a drying area, plenty of fresh drinking water and a washing-up area for dealing with dishes. Guests can also use the communal freezers and mobile phone charging points. As for the local area, it’s not all about Croyde: Putsborough beach (another corker) is also within walking distance, and it’s a couple of miles to Saunton for more sandy times and a gorgeous golf course.

Campground type

RV sites 34
Tent sites 44
Open now
Opens April 18
Please note
  • Group bookings of 5 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Bookings must not be for more than 21 consecutive nights.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • Reception is unmanned after 8 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.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
  • A cable measuring at least 10 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
  • This is a quiet park: no music is allowed.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.
  • Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, Apr 18 to

Campsite types & availability

Other campsite types

Reviews

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91% would recommend this campground to a friend

90% would stay here again

Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Would definitely stay there again and recommend to friends.

Overall 10/10

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10
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10
Wifi
8
Raymond B. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Power optional grass campervan, trailer tent or tent campsite

Liked: Nice quiet site, plenty of space on the pitch, toilets and shower areas clean, tidy and pleasant to use.

Disliked: Not really a dislike but the wifi seemed a bit patchy but that could have just been my tablet.

Recommend to friends Visit again

The site and facilities were lovely and clean The rabbits strolling around nibbling…

Overall 9/10

Location
9
Value for money
8
Accommodation
9
Facilities / Activities
9
Customer service
9
Child friendliness
9
Cleanliness
10
Wifi
10
Alex G. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Power optional grass campervan or trailer tent campsite (maximum 6 metres)

Liked: The site and facilities were lovely and clean
The rabbits strolling around nibbling the grass were very nice to watch

Disliked: Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thanks Alex. See you again soon. Stu.

Loved the location Owner lovely and friendly Pitches great and facilities good…

Overall 10/10

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10
Value for money
8
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8
Facilities / Activities
6
Customer service
8
Child friendliness
8
Cleanliness
10
Wifi
9
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Power optional grass campervan or trailer tent campsite (maximum 6 metres)

Liked: Loved the location
Owner lovely and friendly
Pitches great and facilities good

Disliked: Would for me handy if the dite had a microwave area as the weather was really bad and cooking was a peoblem in the rain

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thanks for the 10 out of 10 review. We do have a microwave for guests in reception, beside the coffee machine. Stu.

A lovely site good facilities. No sea view but fairly settled

Overall 8/10

Location
9
Value for money
8
Accommodation
10
Facilities / Activities
10
Customer service
8
Child friendliness
7
Cleanliness
10
Wifi
10
Judith S. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Power optional grass campervan, trailer tent or tent campsite

Liked: A lovely site at the top of the road. Grass is lovely and soft. The site has levelled tiers to camp on.
A lovely toilet block with individual showers, and two family showers, toilets, washing up area and outside shower to rinse off if you’ve been in the sea.
Surf and body boards to hire. And most of the tent pitches have electric hook up if required. I didn’t need as only stayed two nights. Also free WiFi which was great.
In reception there is a microwave and a coffee/tea hot chocolate machine (extra charge) this closes at 8pm not 9 as stated on the post. But a great find.

Disliked: I had paid for a late check out from standard 10:30 to 12 (£5)
This was my first trip in my campervan I wanted the late checkout as we had been getting rain during the night and wanted my storage tent to dry out. And didn’t realise how long it would take to pack up.

The site was fairly empty. But the owner wasn’t happy that I was running late to pack up. Hinting did I want to pay another £5 to stay to 6pm. Which I didn’t. I was just over half an hour late leaving and was made to feel very rushed.
Unlike most of the other sites I visited on my ten day trip. I felt this was a bit of a downer in my experience.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Dear Judith. Thank you so much for your honest feedback. I am always open to suggestions and try to treat everyone equally. We offer late check out at very affordable rates and it's very popular. It takes the pressure off on rainy departure days and gives people until 6pm at just £10 per pitch. The £5 per pitch option gives less time and I am sorry that I came across pushy. I genuinely thought you would appreciate staying until 6pm. I will make it up to you next time. Regards. Stu.

Very good and would stay again

Overall 8/10

Location
8
Value for money
8
Accommodation
9
Facilities / Activities
7
Customer service
7
Child friendliness
8
Cleanliness
10
Wifi
9
Dean E. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Power optional grass campervan, trailer tent or tent campsite

Liked: Location, tranquility, cleanliness

Disliked: The showers could be a bit warmer. We thought the 10.30 checkout was a little early if you have tents etc to dismantle.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Many thanks for your kind review. I had been told the showers were very warm, but I will turn them up a bit more. We offer late check-outs and day tickets at a minimal cost, providing a simple option for people to stay longer on their departure day. I will make it up to you next time. Thanks again. Stu.

Great facilities! It feels like Stu has thought through just about everything.…

Overall 10/10

Location
10
Value for money
9
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
10
Cleanliness
10
Wifi
10
Anthony M. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked: Great facilities! It feels like Stu has thought through just about everything. New toilet / shower facilities were good and clean, pitch was well kept, charging station. Will be coming back next year!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Peaceful, good location, lovely and clean washing facilities.…

Overall 10/10

Location
7
Value for money
6
Accommodation
10
Facilities / Activities
10
Customer service
8
Child friendliness
8
Cleanliness
10
Wifi
10
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Power optional grass campervan, trailer tent or tent campsite

Liked: Peaceful, good location, lovely and clean washing facilities.

Disliked: Not being able to quietly have music.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great value brilliantly located site. Recommended.

Overall 10/10

Location
10
Value for money
10
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Facilities / Activities
8
Customer service
10
Child friendliness
8
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10
Wifi
8
Christian C. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Power optional grass campervan or trailer tent campsite (maximum 6 metres)

Liked: Stu was very friendly and accommodating, rearranging a few pitches so that my two friends and I could pitch together in our vans. Facilities were all clean, well appointed and well maintained. Location was brilliant with the beaches and village centre a short walk away.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent facilities, great location.…

Overall 9/10

Location
10
Value for money
10
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Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Power optional grass campervan or trailer tent campsite (maximum 6 metres)

Liked: Excellent facilities, great location.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Facilities were really nice. Small and well appointed little site. Handy for…

Overall 9/10

Location
10
Value for money
9
Accommodation
9
Facilities / Activities
9
Customer service
8
Child friendliness
No rating
Cleanliness
10
Wifi
No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Power optional grass campervan or trailer tent campsite (maximum 6 metres)

Liked: Facilities were really nice. Small and well appointed little site. Handy for locations and services in Croyde

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

Amenities on park

Bath available Car parking by site/unit 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 Rallies welcome Scouts welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No dogs allowed No pets allowed

Themes

Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Spectacular scenery

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transportation nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Camping @ Croyde Bay

Moor Lane

Croyde

Devon

England

EX33 1NN

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

51.13185°N
-4.2261°W

Route directions

The site is located at the corner of Jones's Hill and Moor Lane. In the centre of Croyde, turn left, passing the Seat garage on your left, and continue up the hill. The site is immediately on your left.

Nearest transport

Bus
3.3 mi George Hotel
3.3 mi Opposite George Hotel
4.7 mi Camp Gates
Rail
8.1 mi Barnstaple Rail Station
11.8 mi Chapelton (Devon) Rail Station
14.1 mi Umberleigh Rail Station
Ferry
5.6 mi Appledore Ferry Landing
5.9 mi Instow Ferry Landing
7.4 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

So… the beach? Thought so. Croyde’s one of those fab places that’s equally good for a paddle, a swim or a surf. Experienced boarding types can usually find some good waves down here, and there are shallower sections where newbies can find their feet (with the help of one of the village’s surf schools, ideally). For a rest from the waves, take a walk out to Baggy Point (about 45 minutes on foot), join a game at the village’s beach volleyball school or drive for 10 minutes to the rural pursuits at Borough Farm Sheepdog and Falconry Displays. Alternatively, make it all about the sea with a coasteering day from Croyde, a ride on the beach at Woolacombe or a sea safari from Ilfracombe (both 15 minutes’ drive). The beaches at Putsborough and Saunton Sands are both about five minutes’ drive away and there are some cracking walks to be had on the South West Coast Path around here too.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Croyde Bay 0.5 mi Sea N/AGoodExcellentGood
Putsborough 1 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Saunton Sands 1.1 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Woolacombe Village 2.8 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Combesgate Beach, Woolacombe 3.3 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

RHS Garden Rosemoor 13.6 mi

National Trust

Arlington Court and the National Trust Carriage Museum 10.6 mi

Heddon Valley 14.1 mi

Lundy 19.1 mi

Watersmeet 19.5 mi

Holnicote Estate 29.2 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Croyde – Saunton Down – Middleborough Hill – Croyde 0.1 mi

Saunton - Croyde - Putsborough - Fruit and Nut Trail 1.1 mi

SAUNTON COURT 1.3 mi

CHAPEL WOOD (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 21/11/1950) 2.8 mi

Woolacombe - Twitchen - Coombgate Valley - Woolacombe 3.1 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.

Offers

Conditions apply - see campsite type section for details

Nearest campgrounds

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Camping @ Croyde Bay have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Camping @ Croyde Bay dog friendly? No View all features
  • What attractions are near Camping @ Croyde Bay? So… the beach? Thought so. Croyde’s one of those fab places that’s equally good for a paddle, a swim or a surf. Experienced boarding types can usually find some good waves down … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Camping @ Croyde Bay?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  12:30 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  10:30 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Camping @ Croyde Bay? From $42.91 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.