Sourton Down Caravan and Camping Park

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Easy access to Dartmoor
Easy access to dartmoor
Site pitches
Areal view
Plenty of walks
Excellent cycling
Sourton down caravan and camping park, right on the edge of dartmoor
Grass and hard standing pitches
Grass and hard standing pitches
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Site pitches
Areal view
Plenty of walks

  • On the northern edge of Dartmoor National Park
  • Within walking distance of the moors via an easy off-road path
  • Close to the Granite Way; cycle hire within 100 yards
Easy access to Dartmoor, Devon, Cornwall, moorland walks, close to the A30, Lydford Gorge, the Granite Way and with a bike shop and licensed café next door: the location of Sourton Down Caravan and Camping Park rocks. A small, friendly and family-run site, Sourton Down is on the northern edge of Dartmoor National Park near Okehampton, and a nifty touring base for Devon and Cornwall north and south. National Cycle Route 27 the Granite Way is adjacent to the site; if you haven't brought your own wheels, bike hire is available within 100 yards. The moors are within walking distance via an easy off-road path. Sourton Down has a barbecue area. There's also an amenities block with toilets, showers and disabled facilities, all heated in winter, as well as a laundry room and a washing-up area.

Campground type

Tent sites 15
Camper sites 11
RV sites 11
Open all year
Opens
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).
  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Languages spoken

English

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Reviews

9.4

Overall rating from 131 Pitchup.com customers

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Facilities / Activities
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Hikers’ paradise

98% would recommend this campground to a friend

96% would stay here again

What customers say

This well-kept, clean campground boasts a prime location with direct access to Dartmoor and the Granite Way, perfect for hikers and bikers. Guests rave about the friendly hosts, spotless facilities, and convenient amenities like an on-site cafe/bar. Some note occasional road noise from the nearby A30, but most found it unobtrusive. Highly recommended for its tranquil vibe and proximity to local sights.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Very clean, great location, great layout,…

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Paul H. 1 review

Primitive grass and gravel campsite

Liked Very clean, great location, great layout, friendly staff

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great stopover site if travelling down…

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Amanda V. 2 reviews

Powered gravel travel trailer campsite

Liked Great stopover site if travelling down to Cornwall or North Devon, beautifully kept site, facilities clean and well managed. Lovely walk or cycle to reservoir and viaduct.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very enjoyable visit, and will visit again.

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 Lesley S. 1 review

Powered gravel travel trailer campsite

Liked Well situated, lovely surroundings, and spotless shower facilities. Very handy that water and rubbish bins conveniently placed. Close to the moor and surprisingly quite, as close to main road.

Disliked Unable to reach the toilets on my disabled buggy as loose stone gravel, the wheels kept getting stuck. This is a common problem with gravel when travelling in a wheelchair of disabled buggy.

Recommend to friends Visit again

A beautiful & well kept site…

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Anonymous

Powered grass campsite

Liked A beautiful & well kept site with excellent WiFi coverage & spotlessly clean toilets/showers.
Direct access to The Granite Way cycle path which is what we went for.
Very friendly & welcoming hosts who advised us about rhe area on arrival.
The Pump & Pedal cafe/bar/cycle shop adjoins the site open from 10am to 5pm.

Disliked 24/7 road noise from the nearby A30 which is something we got used to after a few hours.
Not many options for eating out in the evenings without some form of transport. (Its always nice to walk to a nearby pub/restaurant)

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely relaxed, well maintained site with…

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Simon D. 1 review

Powered gravel travel trailer campsite

Liked Lovely relaxed, well maintained site with super friendly hosts, amazing access to the granite way and all that Dartmoor offers.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely site, would like to stay longer next time to explore the area

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Anonymous

Powered gravel travel trailer campsite

Liked Spotlessly clean and well maintained site. Lovely offsite walk and cafe bar serving breakfast

Recommend to friends Visit again

highly recommend

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 cris m. 1 review

Powered gravel travel trailer campsite

Liked Very clean and well kept sight
lovely couple that run it
Great that I could charge my electric van for an additional £10 per night

Recommend to friends Visit again

Fantastic

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ALAN N. 2 reviews

Primitive grass and gravel campsite

Liked Great staff, location, peacefulness, proximity to dartmoor walks and granite way

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Will definately be staying again

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Belinda M. 1 review

Primitive grass and gravel campsite

Liked Fabulous site, clean and very welcoming.excellent location for the Granite Trail and lovely pubs .

Recommend to friends Visit again

Good for walking Easy site to…

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8 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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 Phillip T. 7 reviews

Powered grass campsite

Liked Good for walking
Easy site to get to..

Recommend to friends Visit again

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 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 Rallies welcome Scouts welcome 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

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 Public transportation nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 sites)

Nearby leisure

Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Caravan storage facilities

Location

Sourton Down Caravan and Camping Park

Sourton Down

Okehampton

Devon

England

EX20 4HT

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

50.70559°N
4.06013°W

Route directions

Take the A30 from Exeter and travel west until the slip road for Tavistock, the A386. At the end of the slip road turn left and after 100 yards turn left again. Sourton Down is at the end of the lane just before the Prewley Moor Arms.

Nearest transport

Bus
3.4 mi Thomas Cook
11.5 mi Bus Station
21.5 mi North Road
Rail
3.4 mi Okehampton Rail Station
6.6 mi Sampford Courtenay Rail Station
14.9 mi Gunnislake Rail Station
Ferry
22.5 mi Bideford Ferry Landing
23.4 mi Devonport Ferry Terminal
23.6 mi Torpoint Ferry Terminal
Airport
28.3 mi Exeter International Airport

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

Nearby Lydford Gorge, the valley carved into hard Dartmoor rock, is the deepest gorge in England's south west and a popular walking pick throughout the year for its 100-foot high White Lady waterfall and the Devils Cauldron whirlpools. Several walks are around here; pick up a National Trust leaflet at the site for details on routes. Heaps more outdoorsy pursuits are easily found in the Sourton Down Caravan and Camping Park surrounds, like the hiking trails and horse riding of Dartmoor, golfing and fishing in the nearby countryside, and surfing and sunbathing north of the site at Bude and Widemouth Bay. The old tannery town and Francis Drake's birthplace of Tavistock within a short drive is an award-winning option for shopping, at its Pannier Market on Fridays, regular events like antique and craft fairs, and the farmers' market fortnightly in the Square, voted the best in the southwest. More history is all around at places like Plymouth, where you can take the crew on a boat trip to see the navy ships in dock; Princetown, with its famed prison and museum; the old river port Morwellham Quay, and historic houses like 700 year old Buckland Abbey near Yelverton and the early twentieth century country house Castle Drogo, near Drewsteignton.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Widemouth Sand 22.6 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Summerleaze 23.2 mi Sea N/AExcellentGoodGood
Crooklets 23.4 mi Sea N/AExcellentGoodGood
Northcott Mouth 23.8 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentN/A
Plymouth Hoe East 23.9 mi Estuary N/AGoodExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Castle Drogo 10.9 mi

RHS Garden Rosemoor 16.7 mi

Buckfast Abbey 19.3 mi

Dartmoor Zoological Park 20.6 mi

Exeter Cathedral - Church of Saint Peter 23.2 mi

National Trust

Lydford Gorge 4.8 mi

Finch Foundry 6.1 mi

Castle Drogo 10.9 mi

Lawrence House 14.1 mi

The Church House 14.1 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Meldon Reservoir - Brat Tor - Meldon Reservoir 0.9 mi

SIMMONS PARK 3.3 mi

WOOD HOUSE 7.3 mi

HAYNE MANOR 8.4 mi

SYDENHAM HOUSE 8.6 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 Sourton Down Caravan and Camping Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Sourton Down Caravan and Camping Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Sourton Down Caravan and Camping Park? Nearby Lydford Gorge, the valley carved into hard Dartmoor rock, is the deepest gorge in England's south west and a popular walking pick throughout the year for its 100-foot high White Lady … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Sourton Down Caravan and Camping Park?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Sourton Down Caravan and Camping Park? From $33.38 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.