Wimbleball Lake Campsite

View prices & book 8.8 57 reviews
Explore the Exmoor National Park
Explore the exmoor national park
Overlooking grass pitches
Electric hardstanding and grass motorhome pitch
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Electric hardstanding grass pitches
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Overlooking grass pitches
Electric hardstanding and grass motorhome pitch
Non-electric grass tent pitch

  • Lakeside site among the Exmoor hills
  • Sailing, windsurfing, paddleboarding, kayaking and rowing on the lake
  • Walking and cycling trails, playground and café
Ramble around Wimbleball for some staggering views of this lake cradled by the Exmoor hills... The area's extensive shoreline, secluded inlets, and shimmering waters mean that Wimbleball Lake Campsite is a fisherman’s fairyland, with recent seasons having seen rod averages top four fish per angler. The necessary fishing licences are available on site, and only fly fishing from the banks is permitted. On top of the great fishing, the lake offers an excellent range of watersports (sailing, windsurfing, kayaking, paddleboarding and rowing). There are well-designed trails for cyclists and walkers, and a playground to keep the kids occupied while you polish off a cream tea in the café. Wimbleball takes its green credentials very seriously (it has a gold award from the Green Business Tourism Scheme) and does some important conservation work, so the birdwatching and wildlife spotting here is excellent. Guests will be able to see some of the nocturnal residents too, such as the long-eared brown bats.

Campground type

RV sites 5
Rent a tent 4
Tent sites 40
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 3
Open now
Opens March 1
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Entertainment and activities are available between 03/01 and 10/31.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • Swimming in the lake is not allowed.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Sat, Mar 1 to

This campground is a member of South West Lakes Trust group.

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Reviews

8.8

Overall rating from 57 Pitchup.com customers

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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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Lake and/or mountainPeaceful

88% would recommend this campground to a friend

75% would stay here again

What customers say

Praised for its beautiful, tranquil lakeside location with peaceful walks and scenic views. Facilities are consistently highlighted as clean with hot water. Staff are friendly & helpful. Easy pitch setup & ample space noted. Some mention limited toilets during busy periods, overflow pitch issues, and cafe limits/pricing.

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Arrival date (latest first)

A beautiful setting and good facilities, near the activity centre.

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Anonymous

Powered grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Liked the beautiful setting and the facilities. Good to be near the activity centre.

Disliked The toilets were not always clean.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Good choice for a quiet site.

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Anonymous

Powered cement/asphalt and grass RV campsite

Liked Clean and tidy and with a coffee shop. Quiet and off the beaten track with good walks around the reservoir.

Disliked A little on the expensive side!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great proximity to lake. Relaxing…

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Robert S.

Powered cement/asphalt and grass RV campsite

Liked Great proximity to lake. Relaxing atmosphere

Disliked Toilets and showers need updating

Recommend to friends Visit again

A very pleasant place, peace and…

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked A very pleasant place, peace and quiet to relax.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent for those looking to use the water. Clean and peaceful.

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Tom F.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Great location and perfect for those adventuring onto the water. The showers, toilets and wash up area was clean and did the job. The site wasn't massively busy and everybody respected the rules and quiet times.

Disliked It was not as easy to find as I thought, it took a bit of detective work but then again i was probably more concerned with arriving in one piece in my old land Rover than following directions.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely stay in the overflow camping…

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P B.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Lovely stay in the overflow camping pitch. V quiet and out the way

Disliked Nothing really

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely site for families

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Briony S.

Powered grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Very family friendly. Relaxed atmosphere. The lake is beautiful and children loved the play area. There is plenty of green space to play in. All pitches are within easy reach of the drinking water and pot wash stations.

Disliked There are only 3 unisex toilets, which were cleaned morning and afternoon, but became smelly quickly and ran out of paper overnight, due to the high numbers using them. We felt the self-launch fee was a lot and were surprised there wasn’t an offer for those who had paid for camping.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Really nice tranquil, clean, site with friendly staff

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Bradley P.

Powered grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked The pitch sizes were generous, the staff were really helpful, the facilities were cleaned daily, great atmosphere, nice café on site and great walks around the lake

Recommend to friends Visit again

Would like to go back more often but not at that price..

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9 out of 10
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Accommodation
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Steve H.

Powered cement/asphalt and grass RV campsite

Liked Easy laid out pitches, clean shower/toilet blocks... location to the lake is simple and close by...

Disliked £40 per night for electric was a little step for me if I'm honest...

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great site

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9 out of 10
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Peter R.

Kingfisher camping pod

Liked Cabin, site and toilet bloxk

Disliked Number of toilets

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Hi Peter, Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review, it's greatly appreciated. We're happy to hear you enjoyed your stay in one of our glamping pods. We hope to see you again soon!

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/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 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

Budget/backpacker Forest Hikers’ paradise Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery

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

Type

Large (51-200 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Horseback riding nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Seasonal sites

Location

Wimbleball Lake Campsite

Wimbleball Lake

Brompton Regis

Dulverton

Somerset

England

TA22 9NU

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

51.06676°N
3.47837°W

Nearest transport

Bus
9.6 mi The Parade
9.7 mi Butlins
11.4 mi Bus Station
Rail
11.6 mi Tiverton Parkway Rail Station
12.4 mi Bishop's Lydeard
16.6 mi Taunton Rail Station
Ferry
10.2 mi Minehead Harbour
21.8 mi Bridgwater Ferry Terminal
24.6 mi Barry Waterfront Ferry Terminal
Airport
23.4 mi Exeter International Airport
23.7 mi Cardiff 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

As well as the wilds of Exmoor on your doorstep, the site isn't too far from the alluring beaches and seaside villages of the North Devon coast. A scenic 45-minute drive across the moors will bring you to the sister villages of Lynton and Lynmouth, where you can catch the Victorian funicular railway down the plunging cliffs. Foodies will enjoy the gourmet shops and market in Barnstaple, or head an hour south to the pretty city of Exeter to check out its cathedral and underground passages dating back to medieval times.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Blue Anchor West 8.7 mi Sea N/AN/AN/AN/A
Dunster North West 9.5 mi Sea N/AN/AN/AGood
Minehead Terminus 9.7 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Porlock Weir 12.3 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Lynmouth 18.8 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty 15 mi

The National Trust Killerton House & Gardens 19.1 mi

Exeter Cathedral - Church of Saint Peter 23.9 mi

Crealy Great Adventure Park 25 mi

Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site 28.3 mi

National Trust

Dunster Working Watermill 8 mi

Dunster Castle 8 mi

Knightshayes Court 9.7 mi

Holnicote Estate 10.3 mi

Coleridge Cottage 15.1 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Wimbleball Lake - Haddon Hill - Wimbleball lake 0 mi

Haddon Hill - Bury - Wimbleball Dam - Haddon Hill 1.4 mi

NETTLECOMBE COURT 7.1 mi

DUNSTER CASTLE 7.6 mi

Withypool - Tarr Steps - Knaplock 8 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 Wimbleball Lake Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Wimbleball Lake Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Wimbleball Lake Campsite? As well as the wilds of Exmoor on your doorstep, the site isn't too far from the alluring beaches and seaside villages of the North Devon coast. A scenic 45-minute drive across … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Wimbleball Lake Campsite?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-park accommodation
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.

    If you arrive after 5pm, please come to the office the following day to collect your ticket and pay your balance.

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  • How much does it cost to stay at Wimbleball Lake Campsite? From $22.96 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.