Riverside Caravan and Camping Park

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Riverfront pitch
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  • On 70 acres of landscaped parkland close to Exmoor
  • South Molton 10 minutes' drive; 40 minutes from sandy beaches
  • Three fishing lakes, shop and country club with bar and restaurant
If a caravan park has 'Riverside' in its name, you might reckon you might get some fishing. And you'd be right: South Molton's Riverside Caravan and Camping Park has three specimen lakes stocked with quality carp, and more exploring can be availed of at the nearby river Mole. The site sits on 70 acres of landscaped parkland with ten acres of mature woodland running alongside the river Mole: as you might also reckon, it's all mighty pretty. Riverside is a family-friendly park with a modern reception and a shop stocked with local produce from across north Devon as well as gifts, toys and everyday essentials. It has a play area as well as a country club with a bar and restaurant, serving homemade food and a selection of local lagers, ciders and ales. It's a popular venue for the variety of entertainment on site, or for settling down for a quiet time during the day to use the wifi service.

Campground type

Tent sites 84
Camper sites 74
RV sites 74
Mobile homes for rent 13
Open all year
Opens

Tourist board rating

Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
  • The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
  • The restaurant is open between 01/01 and 12/31.
  • The grocery shop is open between 01/01 and 12/31.
  • Protective masks must be worn at all times in common areas.
  • Special events are held on site throughout the season, and may involve live music or other entertainment.

Languages spoken

English

AA 5 pennants

Campsite types & availability

Accommodation

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Reviews

9

Overall rating from 84 Pitchup.com customers

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Location
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Peaceful

86% would recommend this campground to a friend

85% would stay here again

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Arrival date (latest first)

Great friendly site , nice small river on site, the dogs loved it

Overall 10/10

Location
 8
Value for money
 10
Accommodation
 10
Facilities / Activities
 10
Customer service
 10
Child friendliness
 10
Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Nick G.

FHU grass campsite (jumbo)

Liked Friendly helpful reception and a lovely riverside pitch.
The grass service pitches are big and roomy.
Nice clubhouse but does get very busy on a Saturday and Sunday lunchtime.
Some nice dog walks on and off site, nothing to dislike about the place.
Will definitely be returning.

Disliked Nothing

Nice location for visiting North Devon. Staff were really friendly. The food…

Overall 9/10

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

FHU grass campsite (jumbo)

Liked Nice location for visiting North Devon. Staff were really friendly. The food served in the clubhouse was very good value for money very good and plenty to eat. The drinks were also very reasonably priced.
The facilities were very clean and well looked after.

Disliked Very limited local bus service.

Everything on this site was good.

Overall 10/10

Location
 9
Value for money
 10
Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Wifi
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Desmond B.

FHU cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked The park was very clean and tidy the toilets and showers were really clean. Lovely walks for the dog. The pitches were very spacious. This is our first time there and we will definitely going back. Also the pitches were really level.

Well worth a visit

Overall 10/10

Location
 10
Value for money
 10
Accommodation
 10
Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
 10
Child friendliness
 10
Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Kevin C.

Primitive grass tent campsite (motorcyclist)

Liked Very pretty and clean site.
Staff very nice and food at clubhouse was very good too.
Shower block exceptionally clean and well maintained

Really nice place with friendly staff…

Overall 10/10

Location
 10
Value for money
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Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Wifi
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bleddyn w.

Primitive grass campsite (large)

Liked Really nice place with friendly staff

The field away from the main campsite.…

Overall 6/10

Location
 8
Value for money
 4
Accommodation
 4
Facilities / Activities
 6
Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Wifi
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Rene G.

Primitive grass campsite (large)

Liked The field away from the main campsite.

Disliked This campsite was not really for us, turns out we’re not into larger or commercial campsites. Staff was great though, the site was very well kept. We are a couple with a small campervan and prefer other types of camping.

Well run, friendly team good clean toilet…

Overall 10/10

Location
 10
Value for money
 10
Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Keith R.

FHU cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked Well run, friendly team good clean toilet

Disliked Push button shower to short before it turned off

Friendly staff level pitches mix of ages lovely atmosphere.

Overall 8/10

Location
 10
Value for money
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Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Sonia B.

FHU cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked Beautiful site with river running through that our pup loved.

Disliked Nothing to dislike

Flat pitches, clean toilets, pretty location…

Overall 9/10

Location
 8
Value for money
 10
Accommodation
 8
Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
 8
Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Joanna C.

Primitive grass campsite (large)

Liked Flat pitches, clean toilets, pretty location

Disliked Nothing

Adequate

Overall 7/10

Location
 8
Value for money
 7
Accommodation
 8
Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
 9
Cleanliness
 8
Wifi
 6
Anonymous

Primitive grass tent campsite (motorcyclist)

Liked Facilities were clean.
Spacious plots.

Disliked Very big. Very functional.

Features

Dogs allowed

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site cafe On-site restaurant 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 Local produce 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 Dogs allowed all year

Camping 2.0

Jumbo tent sites

Themes

Gastronomic delight Hikers’ paradise 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 Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transportation nearby

Type

Large (51-200 sites)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at site Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Bathrooms: Large spacious toilet Bathrooms: Step-free access Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible shower Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet Level campground, no steep slopes Smooth, hard roads e.g. tarmac Well-lit path

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Tennis nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Caravan storage facilities Gray water hook-up for caravans Water hook-up points for caravans

Location

Riverside Caravan and Camping Park

Marsh Lane

North Molton Road

South Molton

Devon

England

EX36 3HQ

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

51.02911°N
3.82352°W

Nearest transport

Bus
0.9 mi The Square
0.9 mi The Square
10.7 mi Bus Station
Rail
7.3 mi Umberleigh Rail Station
7.4 mi Kings Nympton Rail Station
7.5 mi Portsmouth Arms Rail Station
Ferry
15.7 mi Instow Ferry Landing
16.1 mi Appledore Ferry Landing
16.6 mi Bideford Ferry Landing
Airport
27.2 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

If you'd prefer something more active than fishing, it's a 15-minute drive to Exmoor National Park for miles of scenic walks, mountain bike trails and lots more outdoorsy antics. Canoeing at Wimbleball Lake and beginners' climbing at Valley of Rocks are among the popular picks, as are pony treks and horse riding days through countryside and along the coast. Speaking of the coast, there's much to enjoy here too: head west for the surf beaches around Croyde and Appledore, or north to Ilfracombe for more beach, the aquarium and boat trips to the island of Lundy. It'll take you 40 minutes or so to hit either stretch of coast. Kid-friendly days out nearby include heritage rides on the Lynton & Barnstaple Railway (half an hour's drive), animal encounters at Exmoor Zoo (20 minutes) and Combe Martin Wildlife & Dinosaur Park (half an hour) and easy pedals along the traffic-free Tarka Trail from Barnstaple (15 minutes).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Lynmouth 14 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Combe Martin 15.4 mi Sea PoorPoorPoorPoor
Porlock Weir 15.7 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Ilfracombe Hele 17.3 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Westward Ho! 18 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

RHS Garden Rosemoor 14.9 mi

The National Trust Killerton House & Gardens 22.9 mi

Castle Drogo 23.1 mi

Exeter Cathedral - Church of Saint Peter 24.7 mi

Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty 27.1 mi

National Trust

Arlington Court and the National Trust Carriage Museum 10.6 mi

Watersmeet 13.4 mi

Heddon Valley 13.7 mi

Knightshayes Court 16.5 mi

Holnicote Estate 16.6 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

CASTLE HILL 3.3 mi

KING'S NYMPTON PARK 6 mi

Simonsbath - Picked Stone - River Barle Valley - Simonsbath 8.3 mi

Withypool - Tarr Steps - Knaplock 9.2 mi

Eggesford Station - Eggesford Barton - Nethercott - Eggesford Station 10 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 Riverside Caravan and Camping Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Riverside Caravan and Camping Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Riverside Caravan and Camping Park? If you'd prefer something more active than fishing, it's a 15-minute drive to Exmoor National Park for miles of scenic walks, mountain bike trails and lots more outdoorsy antics. Canoeing at Wimbleball … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Riverside Caravan and Camping Park?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  11 a.m. –  6:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Riverside Caravan and Camping Park? From $29.65 (for 1 night, 3 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.