River Bank Camping












- Peaceful pop-up Devon campsite 10 minutes’ drive from Barnstaple
- Exmoor National Park 15 minutes’ drive; Woolacombe beach 20 minute
- Fly fishing for trout, wild swimming and dog walks available on site
Site type
- Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
- Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
- The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
- A charge of £1.00 applies for the use of the shower.
- Facilities/activities including fly fishing are subject to extra charges payable on arrival.
- The site only allows dogs up to 10kg.
- Twin axle vehicles are not permitted on site.
- No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
- Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
- Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
- A cable measuring at least 10 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
- Minimum spacing of 6 metres between pitches.
- If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
- Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
- Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
- No charcoal barbecues allowed.
- No electric barbecues allowed.
- There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
- Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.
- The charging of electric vehicles is not permitted on site.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri, 4 Jul to
Pitch types & availability
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See nearby bookable sitesNon-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch (no pets)
4 people maximum
No dogs allowed
Wifi at the unit/pitch
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 3.0m width x 8.0m depth (9.8ft width x 26.2ft depth) Calculated area: 24.0m² (258.3ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £20 1 night, 2 adults
Electric hardstanding and grass tent or trailer tent pitch (no pets)
4 people maximum
No dogs allowed
Wifi at the unit/pitch
Ground type: Hardstanding and grass
Pitch size: Max 3.0m width x 8.0m depth (9.8ft width x 26.2ft depth) Calculated area: 24.0m² (258.3ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £29 1 night, 2 adults
Fully-serviced hardstanding and grass motorhome pitch
4 people maximum
Wifi at the unit/pitch
Ground type: Hardstanding and grass
Pitch size: Max 3.0m width x 8.0m depth (9.8ft width x 26.2ft depth) Calculated area: 24.0m² (258.3ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £33 1 night, 2 adults
Reviews
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Beautiful setting. Richard was very friendly also very accommodating with my tent…
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Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch (no pets)
Liked: Beautiful setting. Richard was very friendly also very accommodating with my tent being slightly bigger than the advertised pitch size. Currently only 2 toilets with Richard saying more being planned.they where immaculate clean. Enjoyed the smoked trout they smoke on site.
Disliked: No negatives. Torch is needed to get to the toilets at night
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Beautiful spot, convenient and peaceful
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Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch (no pets)
Liked: Peace and quiet, beautiful lake and gardens
Recommend to friends Visit again
Would very highly recommend, a lively experience!
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Electric hardstanding and grass tent or trailer tent pitch (no pets)
Liked: Friendliness of owner
Flat hard standing pitches
Beautiful lake & surroundings
Wildlife being otters, kingfishers, buzzards.
Amazing shower!
Very clean amenities.
Fresh smoked trout, delicious.
Wild swimming!
Recommend to friends Visit again
Fantastic small family run camp site.. wonderful clean shower and wc.…
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Fully-serviced hardstanding and grass motorhome pitch
Liked: Fantastic small family run camp site.. wonderful clean shower and wc.
A little cafe over looking a jungle pond garden.. with great coffee.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Great site, friendly hosts but not intrusive, will definitely return.
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Fully-serviced hardstanding and grass motorhome pitch
Liked: Very nice location, there is a road nearby and planes do fly overhead but neither bothered us.
The level pitches were laid out very well with enty of space between.
The shower and toilet are communal but both were spotless with plenty of hot water.
The Family took time to show us around and explained about the fish and the projects they were involved in, encouraged to walk around the site and enjoy the surroundings, with lots of wildlife to see.
This is a new site with plans for further showers to be installed.
Free WiFi was a nice touch.
Beautiful site and a place to want to return to again.
Suited us for a relaxing break.
Disliked: Nothing
Recommend to friends Visit again
Lovely weekend at this brand new site
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Fully-serviced hardstanding and grass motorhome pitch
Liked: Picturesque setting, peace and quiet, good facilities, kind and helpful owners, secure site, level
pitches. We hope to visit again soon.
Disliked: I think we were one of the first guests as it’s a brand new site. They’ve not got any signage or site information up yet. It was a bit of struggle to find and in an area with poor mobile phone signal was a bit challenging contacting the owners. Would recommend to them that they should send out information and directions to campers in advance.
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This place is a little gem peaceful, beautiful walks and lakes spacious…
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Liked: This place is a little gem peaceful, beautiful walks and lakes spacious pitches very private had a lovely stay will definitely be going back
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Great pitches
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Liked: What a great little place owners are brill nothing is to much trouble for them.i do believe we was the first customers and will def be going back.goid luck with every thing guys and good luck
Disliked: Will need more toilets and shower facilities and better wifi
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Features
Pop-up campsite
Dogs allowed
Campfires allowed
Leisure on site
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis Watersports Wild swimmingAmenities on site
Baby-changing facilities Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Lake and/or mountain Leave the car at home Peaceful Spectacular scenery Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearbyType
Farm Pop-up campsite Small (11-25 pitches)Accessibility
Disabled facilities Pitch close to accessible bathrooms Smooth, hard roads e.g. tarmacNearby leisure
Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Restaurant nearby Surf school nearby Tennis nearbyLocation
River Bank Camping
Blakewell Fishery
Blakewell Lane
Barnstaple
Devon
England
EX31 4ET
Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
51.10372°N
-4.0489°W
Nearest transport
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 |
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Combe Martin | 7.2 mi | Sea | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor |
Saunton Sands | 7.6 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Ilfracombe Hele | 7.7 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
Putsborough | 8 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Ilfracombe Tunnels Beach | 8.1 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
RHS Garden Rosemoor 11.7 mi
National Trust
Arlington Court and the National Trust Carriage Museum 4.1 mi
Heddon Valley 9.4 mi
Watersmeet 13.6 mi
Holnicote Estate 22.2 mi
Finch Foundry 26.4 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
YOULSTON PARK 1.6 mi
ARLINGTON COURT 3.8 mi
ISLEY MARSH (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 05/04/1990) 5.1 mi
CHAPEL WOOD (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 21/11/1950) 6.2 mi
SAUNTON COURT 6.8 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.
Offers
Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details
Nearest sites
Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.
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Frequently asked questions
- Does River Bank Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is River Bank Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near River Bank Camping? Local attractions and activities include: - Barnstaple: 10 minutes’ drive - Exmoor National Park: 15 minutes - National Trust - Arlington Court and the National Trust Carriage Museum: 15 minutes - Woolacombe: … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of River Bank Camping?
Camping and touring Arrive: 12 p.m. – 9 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. Please contact John 07768377446 for the gate code on arrival.
Read more - How much does it cost to stay at River Bank Camping? From £20 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.