Roadford Lake Campsite

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Lake and kayaks (added by manager 20 Dec 2022)
Lake and kayaks
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Campsite
Beautiful location
Relax next to the lake
Dog friendly
View of hardstanding area
Hardstanding field
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Beautiful location

  • Watersports, high ropes adventure course and archery
  • A short drive from the historic market town of Launceston
  • Free hot showers, undercover BBQ area, play area and on-site café
At a whopping 730 acres, Roadford Lake is the biggest watersports lake in the south west and has all manner of aquatic capers, including windsurfing, sailing, rowing, canoeing, kayaking and paddleboarding. There’s no shortage of action on land either, with a high ropes adventure course and archery. There's plenty of kit to hire here, as well as instructors whose time can be booked if you need a bit of a hand. Those with their own kit can bring it along and hit the water for a small fee – please ask at reception for details (third party insurance on your own craft is essential, please). For land activities, ask at reception when you arrive as these require minimum numbers. Spectacular lake views can be admired from picnic spots or waterside trails, and more adventurous bike trails are in the forest across the lake. In case of overexertion, head to the licensed café. Getting there is a matter of a 30-minute walk along a footpath that's also suitable for bikes and some pushchairs. (Please be aware there's one rather steep section and the final leg is not paved, so sensible footwear is advised. If you'd rather drive, the journey is doable by car in a few minutes.) The play area is also on this side of the lake. Roadford Lake Campsite is right on the lakefront, with modern showers, an undercover area for barbecues, a play area and the usual washing-up, disposal and recycling facilities. There's also a separate field available for groups. Dogs are welcome as long as they're kept on leads. To stock up on food and drink, local town Launceston is within easy reach and several village pubs serving food are easily reachable by car.

Campground type

Tent sites 49
Camper sites 13
RV sites 13
Open now
Opens March 1
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • Twin axle vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.
  • Swimming in the lake is not allowed.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, Mar 1 to

Campsite types & availability

Accommodation

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2 adults
0 children

Reviews

8.6

Overall rating based on 31 reviews View breakdown

Lake and/or mountain

Voted 75% of visitors View breakdown

87%

would recommend this campground to a friend

90%

would stay here again

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

The tranquility and peace of the site…

Overall 8/10
Location 8
Value for money 8
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 6
Child friendliness 8
Cleanliness 8
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass RV, tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked: The tranquility and peace of the site

Recommend to friends Visit again

Nice site, friendly staff

Overall 8/10
Location 10
Value for money 8
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 8
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 8
Wifi 2
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Powered cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite

Liked: Beautiful area

Disliked: Lack of privacy in the showers

Recommend to friends Visit again

Nice site, clean facilities, level pitches

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

Primitive grass RV, tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked: Plenty of space, very large pitch. Excellent wash room and toilet facilities. Tranquil site.

Disliked: Would benefit from on site cafe

Recommend to friends Visit again

Clean small site great for water activities.

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 2
Charles L. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Powered grass tent or campervan campsite

Liked: Everything about the place is wonderful. Having been to both Tamar Lakes and Wimbleball this is far better. 4G on phone so internet is there if needed. Views of lakes is brilliant if you get the right pitch. Toilet and shower blokes basic but clean and had hot water every time I went in. The staff are lovely, friendly and very helpful. As it’s geared to water sports activities the camp site is really just an extra so don’t expect heated pools and fully stocked shops as you won’t get it. There is a little shop in reception but only basic essentials and you can do the 1.5 mile walk round the lake the lovely little cafe but wear sensible shoes as it’s a bit of a trek through woods.

Disliked: Nothing really it’s all good

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great site and amenities. The lake and the scenery are stunning.

Overall 8/10
Location 10
Value for money 8
Accommodation No rating
Facilities / Activities 6
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 4
Lorraine W. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Powered cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite

Liked: Location

Disliked: Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely setting. Ablutions very clean.…

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

Primitive grass RV, tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked: Lovely setting. Ablutions very clean.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Quiet site…

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

Powered grass tent or campervan campsite

Liked: Quiet site

Disliked: Pitches do not drain well

Recommend to friends Visit again

Nice campsite for a night

Overall 8/10
Location 10
Value for money 8
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 6
Customer service 8
Child friendliness 8
Cleanliness 8
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Powered grass tent or campervan campsite

Liked: Nice small campsite to stay 1 night and beautiful lake next to it 😇

Disliked: Shower could be a bit more practical.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Nice place, will be coming back but picking a different pitch.

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

Primitive grass RV, tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked: The site is nicely located with good access to the water.

Disliked: The pitch we stayed on was quite wet because it was at the end where the ground sloped a little, meaning it was very soggy after mild rain due to run off.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Will definately consider staying here again.

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 2
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass RV, tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked: Nice pitch, clean facilities, friendly, helpful staff. Nothing to complain about. Loved hearing and seeing all the Canada Geese dawn and dusk.

Disliked: Due to so many cancellations, it would have been nice to be offered a pitch with electric hook-up. When I booked there were none available. When we got there, there were lots of empty pitches. It's not really a concern from me, but, with todays need for internet access, better wifi around all pitches would be nicer.

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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 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 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 Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery

Utilities

Charging facilities 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 Nearby farmers' market

Type

Medium (26-50 sites)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Seasonal sites

Location

Roadford Lake Campsite

Roadford Lake

Lower Goodacre

Broadwoodwidger

Lifton

Devon

England

PL16 0JL

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

50.69542°N
-4.23933°W

Nearest transport

Bus
10.7 mi Thomas Cook
10.9 mi Bus Station
16.3 mi The Strand
Rail
11 mi Okehampton Rail Station
12.4 mi Gunnislake Rail Station
13.7 mi Calstock Rail Station
Ferry
22.2 mi Devonport Ferry Terminal
22.2 mi Torpoint Ferry Terminal
22.4 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

Due to its handy proximity to the A30 and its setting on the Devon and Cornwall border, Roadford Lake Campsite is a nifty base for sightseeing, seaside days, city shopping and active days out. It’s easy to dart across to the moor from here too, to check out Canonteign Falls and the ponies of Dartmoor National Park. Head north or south to explore the Devon and Cornish coasts: comely fishing villages, fab surfing beaches and large stretches of the 600-mile South West Coast Path are within easy reach. Tintagel Castle, said to be the birthplace of King Arthur, would make a good place to start. Under an hour’s drive away are Exeter, Plymouth and beach towns Newquay and Bude.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
Widemouth Sand 15.5 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Summerleaze 16.6 mi Sea N/A Excellent Good Good
Crooklets 16.8 mi Sea N/A Excellent Good Good
Northcott Mouth 17.4 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent N/A
Crackington Haven 17.6 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

RHS Garden Rosemoor 17.7 mi

Castle Drogo 18.7 mi

Dartmoor Zoological Park 22.5 mi

Tintagel Castle 23 mi

National Marine Aquarium 23.2 mi

National Trust

Lawrence House 6.7 mi

Lydford Gorge 6.8 mi

Finch Foundry 13.9 mi

Cotehele 13.9 mi

Cotehele Mill 13.9 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

HAYNE MANOR 2.6 mi

SYDENHAM HOUSE 4.3 mi

WERRINGTON PARK 6.1 mi

ENDSLEIGH 8.2 mi

Meldon Reservoir - Brat Tor - Meldon Reservoir 8.8 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.

Nearest campgrounds

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Roadford Lake Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Roadford Lake Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Roadford Lake Campsite? Due to its handy proximity to the A30 and its setting on the Devon and Cornwall border, Roadford Lake Campsite is a nifty base for sightseeing, seaside days, city shopping and active … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Roadford Lake Campsite?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  Anytime
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Roadford Lake Campsite? From $29.31 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.