Emerald Camping

Cosy cabin available to use (added by manager 21 Sep 2020)

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  • Eco-friendly site by a woodland five minutes from Hatherleigh
  • Okehampton 15 minutes' drive away; Bude 35 minutes
  • Outdoor skills workshops and tree planting to offset carbon
With so many top rural scents out there it's a pretty tough call, but there's possibly nothing better than the smell of a woodland as the dew settles in the morning/after the rain/on a balmy summer's eve… At Emerald Camping, a tree-lined site in the very centre of Devon, you can experience all that while adding to the fab local foliage by planting a tree of your own, perhaps to offset carbon used on the way to and from the site. This lush forest setting also has access to the river Lew, where you can skim stones, fish for passing trout or keep an eye out for fleeting kingfishers. The water is a few steps from the main site, where there are toilets, showers and handy amenities for self-catered stays that include a microwave and kettle. This groovy mix of habitats is run by folks who are keen on all things environmental, so you should see plenty of inspiring examples of upcycling and seasonal produce while staying here. The site adds a number of eco workshops into the mix throughout the year for those curious about making bug hotels or mastering other goodly green techniques. Emerald Camping is a five-minute drive from Hatherleigh, a tiny market town with a small supermarket, fish and chip shop and pub.

Campground type

Camper sites 3
RV sites 3
Rent a tent 1
Tent sites 3
Opens

Languages spoken

English

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Features

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 No dogs allowed

Themes

Budget/backpacker Forest Gastronomic delight Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Communal fridge 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

Tiny (1-10 sites)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Surf school nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Water hook-up points for caravans

Location

Emerald Camping

Furzehill Cottage

Gribbleford Bridge

Hatherleigh

Devon

England

EX20 3LZ

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

50.79287°N
-4.09335°W

Nearest transport

Bus
5.4 mi Thomas Cook
16.3 mi Bideford Quay
16.4 mi Bideford Quay
Rail
6 mi Okehampton Rail Station
6.5 mi Sampford Courtenay Rail Station
11.6 mi Eggesford Rail Station
Ferry
16.3 mi Bideford Ferry Landing
18.3 mi Instow Ferry Landing
18.5 mi Appledore Ferry Landing
Airport
30 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

No luck with the trout in the river? Boost your chances of landing a cracking catch by heading to Legge Farm (10 minutes' drive), a friendly coarse fishing park with five well-stocked lakes. Other travellers in your gang not so keen on your rod and tackle chat? Try Meldon Reservoir (20 minutes), a calm spot where you can cast your line in peace and let the others get on with nature-packed lakeside strolls. Okehampton (15 minutes), meanwhile, marks the gateway to Dartmoor National Park and is home to a range of shops, cafés, pretty parks and a Norman castle. Moseying around town can be followed up with a hike up nearby hills, which range from the relatively accessible Rowtor (30 minutes) to the high and blustery peak of Black Tor (40 minutes). Both sides of the Devon coast are also within range at Emerald Camping (just another reason why this site is such a gem). The sandy strands of Bude (35 minutes) have rockpools that are likely to prove popular with the nippers, while the bigger city of Plymouth (an hour) is home to a saltwater lido, the Royal Citadel fortress and National Marine Aquarium.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
Westward Ho! 18.4 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Summerleaze 20.2 mi Sea N/A Excellent Good Good
Widemouth Sand 20.3 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Crooklets 20.3 mi Sea N/A Excellent Good Good
Northcott Mouth 20.6 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent N/A

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

RHS Garden Rosemoor 10.5 mi

Castle Drogo 14 mi

Buckfast Abbey 25 mi

Exeter Cathedral - Church of Saint Peter 25.1 mi

Dartmoor Zoological Park 26.8 mi

National Trust

Finch Foundry 8.5 mi

Lydford Gorge 10.4 mi

Castle Drogo 14 mi

Lawrence House 15.9 mi

The Church House 19.4 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

SIMMONS PARK 5.8 mi

Meldon Reservoir - Brat Tor - Meldon Reservoir 6.4 mi

WOOD HOUSE 8.7 mi

HAYNE MANOR 11.2 mi

GREAT TORRINGTON CEMETERY 11.4 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 Emerald Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Emerald Camping dog friendly? No View all features
  • What attractions are near Emerald Camping? No luck with the trout in the river? Boost your chances of landing a cracking catch by heading to Legge Farm (10 minutes' drive), a friendly coarse fishing park with five well-stocked … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Emerald Camping?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  11 a.m. –  10 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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