Downend Point Campsite

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That sunset
Downends striking sunsets
It's not every day you get a view like that

  • Peaceful two-acre site five minutes’ walk from Croyde Beach
  • Ilfracombe 25 minutes’ drive; Watermouth Castle half an hour
  • Café and bar; surf school, surfboard hire and beach shop on site
It’s quite alright if you want to unwind all day long at Downend Point Campsite, in the peaceful North Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Mind you, you may find that quite hard with there being two surfing beaches nearby, both accessible via the South West Coast Path: Croyde Beach (five minutes’ walk) and Saunton Sands (half an hour on foot). Yes, you’re in quite the surfer’s playground here… Backed by sand dunes, Croyde Beach is popular with swimmers and surfers, although rockpooling and relaxing may help while away a few hours too. There’s a lifeguard service between May and September, and dogs are welcome on the beach outside of these months. Another walk along the South West Coast Path takes you to the Baggy Point Cliffs (45 minutes), or you can head inland to Croyde village centre (15 minutes), where you might decide to stop in one of the two pubs for a drink. Downend has its own café-bar too, which serves beer and wine, plus Sri Lankan curries, through the day and evening. Time it right, and you’ll get to see one of the site’s stunning sunsets over dinner. There’s also a surf school, surfboard hire and a beach shop on site. Clean and bordered by heather and hedgerows, the site has two acres of land. Facilities include clean, modern toilets, coin-operated hot showers and a washing-up area.

Campground type

RV sites 15
Tent sites 15
Opens
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • A charge of £1.00 ($1.27) applies for the use of the shower.
  • The site is on a slope and requires vehicle levelling blocks.

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Spectacular scenery

93% would recommend this campground to a friend

93% would stay here again

What customers say

Fantastic beachfront location at Croyde Bay with amazing sea views. Staff, especially Henry, are super friendly. Nearby cafe/bar gets rave reviews. Pits can be sloped & facilities are basic (showers cost extra). Great value for the views & location!

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Anonymous

Primitive grass RV campsite

Liked Area, food and staff

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Location. Easy booking. Not overcrowded.…

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Location. Easy booking. Not overcrowded.

Disliked Lighting at night around toilet block is too bright at night. Didn't like having to share toilets with the restaurant and car park during the day and evening.

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Fantastic site let down a little by the showers

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Anonymous

Primitive grass RV campsite

Liked Location, View of the bay, downend cafe, vibe

Disliked Showers were very poor, hot when they worked but iften as not the water just dribbled out.

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Amazing weather, super site, lovely beaches, great food and drink!!

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Darren V.

Primitive grass RV campsite

Liked View was amazing, small site, great food and bar facilities, very short walk to the beach. Sri Laken curry was a winner for us!

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Amazing campsite with an incredible view…

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Charlie C.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Amazing campsite with an incredible view and close to the beach. Great staff and good vibes.

Recommend to friends Visit again

coming to Croyde for years.This place is a game changer Best campsite

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Jamie H.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Amazing views. Amazing place

Disliked Toilets not the best , but I’ve seen worst

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Amazing views, reasonable toilet facilities for the price and location

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Location and general atmosphere

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Great site. 12/10 on the location and view

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Max B.

Primitive grass RV campsite

Liked Fantastic location, stunning views and friendly staff. Perfect location for surfing 🤙

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great site. Bit of a slope so bring ramps

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Anonymous

Primitive grass RV campsite

Liked How close to the beach it was.
How helpful henry was

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A brilliant stay, will certainly be back!

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Amazing view. Friendly staff. Clean facilities.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Pop-up campground

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 Watersports Wild swimming

Amenities on park

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 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

Hikers’ paradise 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

Medium (26-50 sites) Pop-up campground

Accessibility

Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet Site close to accessible bathrooms

Nearby leisure

Cycle hire nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Surf school nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Motorhome service point

Location

Downend Point Campsite

Croyde Road

Croyde

Devon

England

EX33 1QE

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

51.12543°N
4.23897°W

Route directions

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Nearest transport

Bus
3.6 mi George Hotel
3.6 mi Opposite George Hotel
5 mi Camp Gates
Rail
8.4 mi Barnstaple Rail Station
12 mi Chapelton (Devon) Rail Station
14.3 mi Umberleigh Rail Station
Ferry
5.4 mi Appledore Ferry Landing
5.7 mi Instow Ferry Landing
7.5 mi Bideford 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

Other beaches in the vicinity include Woolacombe (15 minutes’ drive), a vast expanse of sand that’s popular for all sorts of watersports; and Tunnels Beach at Ilfracombe (25 minutes), whose rockpools and tidal pool are reached via a network of galleries excavated in the 1820s. Ilfracombe also has a sheltered harbour with a small aquarium. Watermouth Castle (half an hour) is a theme park with landscaped gardens, a maze and spectacular views of the Devon coastline. Family-friendly attractions include a toboggan run, a river ride and spinning teacups (except they use cooking pots here). There’s also miniature golf and the Hobbledown Bay adventure play area. If the kids are into animals more than thrill rides, take them to Combe Martin Wildlife & Dinosaur Park (half an hour), where they can get up close and personal with sea lions and help to feed the wolves. Residents at Exmoor Zoological and Conservation Centre (35 minutes) include cheetahs, capybaras and wallabies.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Croyde Bay 0.4 mi Sea N/AGoodExcellentGood
Saunton Sands 0.9 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Putsborough 1.6 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Woolacombe Village 3.4 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Combesgate Beach, Woolacombe 3.8 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

RHS Garden Rosemoor 13.4 mi

National Trust

Arlington Court and the National Trust Carriage Museum 11.2 mi

Heddon Valley 14.8 mi

Lundy 18.6 mi

Watersmeet 20.2 mi

Holnicote Estate 29.8 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 0.7 mi

Saunton - Croyde - Putsborough - Fruit and Nut Trail 1 mi

SAUNTON COURT 1.6 mi

CHAPEL WOOD (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 21/11/1950) 3.5 mi

Woolacombe - Twitchen - Coombgate Valley - Woolacombe 3.7 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 Downend Point Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Downend Point Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Downend Point Campsite? Other beaches in the vicinity include Woolacombe (15 minutes’ drive), a vast expanse of sand that’s popular for all sorts of watersports; and Tunnels Beach at Ilfracombe (25 minutes), whose rockpools and … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Downend Point Campsite?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  noon –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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