South Ford Farm Camping
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- Riverside campsite on a Devon farm, 25 minutes' drive from Barnstaple
- A 20-minute drive from Exmoor National Park; 50 minutes to Croyde Bay
- Dog-friendly, no-frills camping with river views and grazing sheep
Campground type
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12
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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).
- No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Twin axle vehicles are not permitted on site.
- No cars/motorcycles at the site. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
- Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.
- Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
- Swimming in the lake is not allowed.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Thu, Mar 28 to
Campsite types & availability
Primitive grass and gravel RV campsite
8 people maximum Ground type: Grass and gravel
Site size: Max 6.1m width x 6.1m depth (20.0ft width x 20.0ft depth) Calculated area: 37.2m² (400.0ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £15 1 night, 2 adults
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Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite
8 people maximum 
Wifi at the unit/site
Ground type: Grass
Site size: Max 7.9m width x 7.3m depth (26.0ft width x 24.0ft depth) Calculated area: 58.0m² (624.0ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £15 1 night, 2 adults
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Reviews
Voted 92% of visitors View breakdown
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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.
Very friendly and peaceful site. Staff couldn’t do enough for you. Good…
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Primitive grass and gravel RV campsite
Liked: Very friendly and peaceful site. Staff couldn’t do enough for you. Good recommendation of evening pub.
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Beautiful place to stay. The owners were so attentive and the site…
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Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked: Beautiful place to stay. The owners were so attentive and the site is immaculate. Will definitely be back in the summer!
Disliked: Nothing
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Beautiful site in a wonderful location
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Liked: Beautiful location, quiet site that was maintained to a wonderfully high standard, very friendly and helpful. A little park area which was fabulous for our young children, we will definitely be returning, thank you very much for a delightful stay!
Disliked: None
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We loved the space we had around our pitch and all the…
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Liked: We loved the space we had around our pitch and all the play equipment available for the kids.
Disliked: Nothing.
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Warm welcome, plenty of space, good facilities. Would be great for families…
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Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked: Warm welcome, plenty of space, good facilities. Would be great for families
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An absolute legend of a campsite!!
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Primitive grass and gravel RV campsite
Liked: The photos do not do this little gem justice!! It’s the most stunning place to relax and catch up with friends or family. I’ve travelled a lot and spent a lot of time on various campsites and this one has to be in the top three! The toilets, shower and washing facilities are clean and well looked after. They even had a beach which our dogs enjoyed the best! The owners are very welcoming and couldn’t have been more helpful and kind. There is even WiFi everywhere which is a bonus if you need somewhere to go to work from your campervan for a few days. I honestly couldn’t have been had a better time. Thank you.
Disliked: There is nothing to dislike unless you are smoked out by neighbours BBQing at 11pm right next to your tent! And then shouting and laughing loudly and being woken twice. I wasn’t at all happy. BBQs after 8pm in my opinion shouldn’t be allowed as it really did spoil my last night. Again this isn’t the owners fault.
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A very nice site and would definitely recommend.
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Primitive grass and gravel RV campsite
Liked: Quiet, clean facilities, friendly owners, pitches well spaced.
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A must visit
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Liked: Most fabulous campsite we have ever stayed at, the locations and site in general is beautiful and very well put together. Even when camping we felt like we had our own little site during to the way the grass is cut so everyone has there own little section Brilliant facilities very clean, lo ley little river area with sand pit and dammed off pool for the kids to play safely and a big communal tent that was a life saver from the rain and son. The hosts couldn't have been more friendly and helpful and we would 100% recommend this site to anyone it is a not to miss 5*
Disliked: Absolutely nothing
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Owner was extremely helpful. The ground were a great mix of wild…
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Primitive grass and gravel RV campsite
Liked: Owner was extremely helpful. The ground were a great mix of wild and well kept areas for your pitch . Nicely spaced out .
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Absolutely brilliant campsite. We booked last minute and arrived after 8pm. The…
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Primitive grass and gravel RV campsite
Liked: Absolutely brilliant campsite. We booked last minute and arrived after 8pm. The host chap was brilliant and couldn’t do more to help. The grounds were kept impeccably. Loved the grass tracks and the river beach. Toilets and showers were also great- authentic but practical. Definitely would return.
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Features
Dogs allowed
Campfires 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
Disabled facilities
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
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
Hikers’ paradise
Peaceful
Remote location
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
Type
Farm
Small (11-25 sites)
Nearby leisure
Climbing nearby
Cycling nearby
Golf nearby
Indoor pool nearby
Leisure/theme park nearby
Restaurant nearby
Location
South Ford Farm Camping
Exeter Road
South Molton
Devon
England
EX36 4HX
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
51.0023°N
-3.88213°W
Route directions
Nearest transport
Bus
Rail
Ferry
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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westward Ho! | 15.7 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Combe Martin | 15.7 mi | Sea | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor |
| Lynmouth | 16 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Saunton Sands | 16.8 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Ilfracombe Hele | 17.2 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
RHS Garden Rosemoor 11.8 mi
Castle Drogo 21.4 mi
The National Trust Killerton House & Gardens 23.6 mi
Exeter Cathedral - Church of Saint Peter 24.7 mi
Crealy Great Adventure Park 28.8 mi
National Trust
Arlington Court and the National Trust Carriage Museum 10.8 mi
Heddon Valley 14.9 mi
Watersmeet 15.6 mi
Knightshayes Court 18.2 mi
Finch Foundry 18.9 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
CASTLE HILL 2.9 mi
KING'S NYMPTON PARK 3.3 mi
Eggesford Station - Eggesford Barton - Nethercott - Eggesford Station 7.9 mi
YOULSTON PARK 9.9 mi
ARLINGTON COURT 10.7 mi
Local events
- GoldCoast Oceanfest (Friday, June 21, 2024 – Friday, June 21, 2024)
Croyde, England 17.8 mi
- Beautiful Days (Friday, August 16, 2024 – Friday, August 16, 2024)
Ottery St Mary, England 29.7 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.
Nearest campgrounds
Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.
Want to know more about camping in Devon?
- Does South Ford Farm Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is South Ford Farm Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near South Ford Farm Camping? Attractions and activities nearby include: - Quince Honey Farm: 10 minutes' drive - South Molton: 10 minutes - Exmoor National Park: 20 minutes - Exmoor Zoo: 25 minutes - Castle Hill Gardens: … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of South Ford Farm Camping?
Read moreRV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: 2 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: noon - How much does it cost to stay at South Ford Farm Camping? From $19.11 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.