Wimbleball Lake Campsite

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Explore the Exmoor National Park
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.

Site 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 01/03 and 31/10.
  • 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 Sat, Mar 1 to

AA 3 pennants

Pitch types & availability

Reviews

85%

would recommend this site to a friend

76%

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Wonderful place to stay! We will be back ♥️

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 8
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Otter camping pod

Liked: Beautiful Scenery. Lovely pod to stay in and a great pitch for my brothers van. The Children loved the environment and the pod especially :)

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From the manager: Were glad to hear you enjoyed your stay and were able to make the most of the sunny weather!
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We hope to see you again soon!

Quite site when I was there, clean facilities, hot shower…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 2
Alan A. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Powered cement/asphalt and grass RV campsite

Liked: Quite site when I was there, clean facilities, hot shower

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely site, ease of pitch up, beautiful location

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Powered cement/asphalt and grass RV campsite

Liked: Location, cafe, ease of pitch up

Disliked: Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site with clean facilities, very scenic and quiet.

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 8
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Tamar H. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked: The nice clean shower block, the size of the camping field, not too big, views and how quiet it is.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Toilets,kitchen,cleaning facilities all great.nice country walks would recommend…

Overall 8/10
Location 8
Value for money 8
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 8
Child friendliness 8
Cleanliness 8
Wifi 8
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Powered cement/asphalt and grass RV campsite

Liked: Toilets,kitchen,cleaning facilities all great.nice country walks would recommend

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great little campsite in the heart of Exmoor

Overall 10/10
Location 8
Value for money 8
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service No rating
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 8
Wifi No rating
Rob P. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Powered cement/asphalt and grass RV campsite

Liked: Flat pitches, lovely location. Everything worked, plenty of hot water and clean facilities

Disliked: Nothing to dislike about the campsite but it would be nice if the cafe at the entrance opened and operated fully.

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A great campsite in a beautiful location with all you need.

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 8
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Tamar H. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked: The size of the campsite and the facilities being spotlessly clean. It was great to bring our dogs and not be charged extra.

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From the manager: Thank you you so much for visiting and taking the time to leave a review! We hope to see you again soon.

Nice clean facilities , great for lake activities, ok for short stay

Overall 8/10
Location 6
Value for money 6
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 8
Child friendliness 8
Cleanliness 8
Wifi 8
Ben L. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Powered cement/asphalt and grass RV campsite

Liked: Clean

Disliked: Expensive.
No shop or pub in walking distance.

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Great campsite, not too big, laid back attitude to barbecues and fire…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Tim H. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Powered grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked: Great campsite, not too big, laid back attitude to barbecues and fire pits, friendly staff and good facilities. We had a great time and will definitely be back.

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Nice site but needs some work.

Overall 8/10
Location 8
Value for money 10
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 8
Child friendliness 8
Cleanliness 8
Wifi 8
Mr c S. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Hazel Park primitive grass tent campsite (overflow)

Liked: Quiet campsite with great views.
Shower block was clean and Wi-Fi also at shower block which meant I could check my emails etc. If required.
Friendly greeting on arrival.

Disliked: Due to being in overflow camp area the grass on the way to the toilet block was allowed to grow on foot paths which meant when it rains you ended up with wet feet unless you wear wellies which in August I didn't think to bring.
There is also a small playground for the kids which requires some attention as some of the swings etc. We're broken and could not be used.
The pitches in the overflow site were on a slight slope .
There is a cafe on site which is a little run down and well over priced for what is available.

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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 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

Coach
15.5 km The Parade
15.6 km Butlins
18.4 km Bus Station
Rail
18.6 km Tiverton Parkway Rail Station
20 km Bishop's Lydeard
26.8 km Taunton Rail Station
Ferry
16.3 km Minehead Harbour
35.1 km Bridgwater Ferry Terminal
39.7 km Barry Waterfront Ferry Terminal
Airport
37.6 km Exeter International Airport
38.2 km 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 13.9 km Sea N/AN/AN/AN/A
Dunster North West 15.2 km Sea N/AN/AN/AGood
Minehead Terminus 15.7 km Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Porlock Weir 19.8 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Lynmouth 30.3 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty 24.2 km

The National Trust Killerton House & Gardens 30.7 km

Exeter Cathedral - Church of Saint Peter 38.4 km

Crealy Great Adventure Park 40.2 km

Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site 45.6 km

National Trust

Dunster Working Watermill 12.9 km

Dunster Castle 12.9 km

Knightshayes Court 15.7 km

Holnicote Estate 16.5 km

Coleridge Cottage 24.2 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Wimbleball Lake - Haddon Hill - Wimbleball lake 0.1 km

Haddon Hill - Bury - Wimbleball Dam - Haddon Hill 2.3 km

NETTLECOMBE COURT 11.4 km

DUNSTER CASTLE 12.3 km

Withypool - Tarr Steps - Knaplock 12.8 km

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 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 $31.34 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.