Oakenhambridge Camping

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Visitor images of pitches on site
Visitor images of pitches on site
Lots of space on the five-square-metre pitches
Lots of space
Grassy pitches
Picnic table
The road into the field
Entrance into the field
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Lots of space on the five-square-metre pitches
Lots of space
Grassy pitches

  • Level field with large pitches on the banks of the River Avon
  • Several beaches within a half-hour drive; 10 minutes to Dartmoor
  • In the South Devon National Landscape for scenic walks and cycling
Oakenhambridge Camping is a peaceful site on the banks of the river Avon, just outside the village of Diptford up at the northern end of the South Devon National Landscape. There’s plenty of space on the large pitches here – each one measures about five square metres, and they’re all on a pleasingly level field. That means lots of scope to run about and play games, or to set up a barbecue at a safe distance from all such action. It's a simple setup here so there’s no running water or other luxuries, but you’ll have access to portable toilets in the field. Supplies for your grill can be picked up at the shops in Totnes, 15 minutes’ drive away; if you’re not in the mood for cooking, there are easy eats on hand at the family-friendly local pub – it’s just over a mile away, with a large beer garden for those warm evenings. As you’ll be staying in an officially scenic area, it’s no surprise to hear that there are lots of places to get out for walks and bike rides nearby – and the trails of Dartmoor National Park are only about 10-15 minutes away by car, too. And of course you’re never that far from the coast in Devon: here there are several lovely sandy stretches within a half-hour drive, including Blackpool Sands, Bantham beach, Torcross and Bigbury-on-Sea (where you can ride the sea tractor out to Burgh Island).

Campground type

Tent sites 20
Open now
Opens July 17
Please note
  • This park has no on-site shower facilities.

Admission

  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, Jul 17 to

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Reviews

9.5

Overall rating from 17 Pitchup.com customers

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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

94% would recommend this campground to a friend

94% would stay here again

What customers say

This secluded campsite offers tranquil wild camping by the River Avon. Guests loved the sunset views, stargazing, and water sounds. It boasts a large, level field with ample space, portable toilets, and fresh water. While the narrow bridge access was noted, most found it manageable. Some requested solar lights and clearer river access, which the manager plans to implement. Highly recommended for nature lovers and families.

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If you love wild camping, you…

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Viktoria G. 3 reviews

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked If you love wild camping, you will love this site. It's a huge field with easy access to the river, has toilets, rubbish bin and picnic tables. We stayed in the middle of August on Tuesday and there were only us there, so plenty of space and privacy. Very quiet, great for river swimming, campfires, watching the stars and just connecting with the nature. Lots of space for children to play with the ball, run, etc and to have a splash / swim too. River depth varies, so suitable for all ages in different places.

There was plenty of tiny fish in the river and we saw lots of different wild birds. Certainly recommend and would go back.

Disliked Not disliked, but to be aware that the toilets are quite far from the river access points. So if you are staying near the river, the toilets are on the opposite far side of the field and it takes few minutes walk to get there.

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We had the entire field to…

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked We had the entire field to ourselves, not a soul in site.

Disliked The toilets- there was 1 portaloo which was leaking all over the floor, and didn’t look well kept.

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Quietness and secluded, very few other…

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 Scott M. 1 review

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Quietness and secluded, very few other tents on the weekend we went so plenty of space.

Disliked Two areas where river access was available had camps set up right by the entrances very awkward to go through others areas to enjoy a selling point of the site of the river for the kids maybe a suggestion to make a note to leave this free to all to use, Not a dislike but around the toilets could do with some solar lighting just to guide you towards the general area, not a problem just more of a suggestion for ease as we had lights.

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From the manager: Thank you for your helpful comments and feedback.
Yes we agree and will implement those suggestions. We did have solar lights last year but they had stopped working. The pics are beautiful and your stacks are still in place! We hope to see you again.

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Quiet and peaceful

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We liked the “off grid” feel,…

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 Ethan C. 1 review

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked We liked the “off grid” feel, it’s a lovely field next to a river so all night we had wonderful water noises and various animals like owls and other birds. The field is in a small valley so you really feel enclosed from the outside world, while still only being 15 ish minutes from Plymouth outskirts.
Very nice will be coming back.

Disliked Not really a dislike but the sat nav will did take us down some … off the beaten track roads when there’s a perfectly good road going last the entrance, easy to drive past.

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Stunning location. Easy to find. Great…

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Cat M. 1 review

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Stunning location. Easy to find. Great toilets. Really reasonably priced. Would definitely pitch up again. The river was delightful.

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Great place within beautiful surroundings, simple…

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Great place within beautiful surroundings, simple but clean amenities, St Mary's Church, North Huish in walking distance.

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Loads of space, peaceful, river access…

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lisa s. 3 reviews

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Loads of space, peaceful, river access

Disliked Nothing

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Lovley people we are here now very friendly warm and welcoming

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Katie F. 3 reviews

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Everything

Disliked Nothing

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Amazing gem to have found. Will…

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donna d. 1 review

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Amazing gem to have found. Will be going back. Friendly owners and peaceful site.

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Features

Portable toilet

Pop-up campground

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 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 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

Peaceful

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) No hot water Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market

Type

Farm Pop-up campground Small (11-25 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Surf school nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Oakenhambridge Camping

Diptford

Totnes

Devon

England

TQ9 7LX

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

50.39889°N
3.79636°W

Nearest transport

Bus
5.4 mi BP Garage
5.4 mi Town Hall
5.5 mi Opposite Royal Seven Stars Hotel
Rail
4.8 mi Ivybridge Rail Station
5.4 mi Totnes Rail Station
10.5 mi Paignton Rail Station
Ferry
5.4 mi Totnes Ferry Landing
8.2 mi Kingsbridge Ferry Landing
8.8 mi Cockleridge Ham Ferry Landing
Airport
28.4 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

Attractions and activities nearby include: - Dartmoor National Park: 10 minutes’ drive - Wrangaton Golf Club: 10 minutes - Pennywell Farm: 15 minutes - Woodlands Family Theme Park: 15 minutes - River Dart Country Park: 20 minutes - Plymouth Aquarium: 25 minutes - Paignton Zoo: 25 minutes - Blackpool Sands: 25 minutes - Bigbury-on-Sea (for Burgh Island): half an hour.

Food and drink

  • The New Inn, Morleigh 3.7 mi
  • Bayards Kitchen 5.1 mi
  • Albatross Pizza Shop 5.1 mi
  • Cafe Mumbai 5.1 mi
  • Greys Dining Room 5.1 mi
  • Little Asia 5.2 mi
  • Pie Street 5.3 mi
  • Gather 5.4 mi
  • Vino’s Pizzeria & Grill 5.5 mi
  • The Ivy 5.6 mi

Parks and play

  • Ugborough Playground 3 mi
  • Ride On Tractors 4.3 mi
  • Collapark Playpark 5 mi
  • The Pirate Ship 5.5 mi
  • Borough Park Play Area 5.5 mi
  • Meadow Park Play Space 5.6 mi
  • Westonfields Play Area 5.8 mi

Public transport

  • South Brent London Inn 2.2 mi
  • South Brent London Road 2.3 mi
  • Pool Park 2.3 mi
  • Marley Mansion 2.3 mi
  • Post Office 3 mi
  • Church Green 3.7 mi
  • Maltsters Arms 3.8 mi
  • The Old Inn (NB) 4 mi
  • The Old Inn (SB) 4.1 mi
  • Davey's Cross 4.4 mi

Groceries

  • Co-op Food 2.6 mi
  • Happy Apple 5.2 mi
  • Co-op Food 5.3 mi
  • The Co-operative Food 5.5 mi
  • Morrisons 5.5 mi
  • The Co-operative Food 5.7 mi

Family days out

  • Ugborough Playground 3 mi
  • Ride On Tractors 4.3 mi
  • Collapark Playpark 5 mi
  • The Pirate Ship 5.5 mi
  • Borough Park Play Area 5.5 mi
  • Meadow Park Play Space 5.6 mi
  • Westonfields Play Area 5.8 mi

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Must see

Buckfast Abbey 6.6 mi

Dartmoor Zoological Park 8.7 mi

Paignton Zoo Environmental Park 9.6 mi

Living Coasts 12.7 mi

National Marine Aquarium 14.9 mi

National Trust

Greenway 9.3 mi

Compton Castle 10.1 mi

Coleton Fishacre 12 mi

Overbeck's 12.2 mi

The Church House 12.2 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Shipley Bridge by River Avon to White Barrows 4.6 mi

Ivybridge P&R - around Western Beacon - Sharp Tor 4.7 mi

Dartington - Totnes 5.1 mi

Totnes - Ashprington - Totnes 5.5 mi

Ivybridge Viaduct - Pit Hill Farm - Hall Farm - Henlake Down 5.5 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 Oakenhambridge Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Oakenhambridge Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Oakenhambridge Camping? Attractions and activities nearby include: - Dartmoor National Park: 10 minutes’ drive - Wrangaton Golf Club: 10 minutes - Pennywell Farm: 15 minutes - Woodlands Family Theme Park: 15 minutes - River … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Oakenhambridge Camping?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  8:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Oakenhambridge Camping? From $27.28 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.