Quarry Lake Camping

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Views from the site
Views from the site
Tents on site
Silage in the main camping field with beautiful views behind
Campers
Happy campers
Very quiet site with great views and an amazing night sky
Tent with the beautiful sunset in the distance
View towards dartmouth from the farm
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Tents on site
Silage in the main camping field with beautiful views behind
Campers

  • Well-maintained site in the South Hams, two miles from the coast
  • A 10-minute drive from Dartmouth; half an hour from Dartmoor
  • On a working farm with a country pub a mile away
Quarry Lake Camping has simple but well-maintained pitches on a working Devon sheep farm in the stunning South Hams, with far-reaching views towards the local fishing town of Dartmouth and Slapton Sands. This peaceful rural site is a top spot for those aiming to get out for walks or bike rides – the South West Coast Path is two miles away (as is Blackpool Sands beach for those who’d rather spend time paddling, swimming or kayaking) and it’s about a half-hour drive to the trails of Dartmoor National Park. As well as those big names, there are plenty of places to stroll closer to home around the South Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Such outings should give you a bit of a taste of rural life – and there’s more of that around the farm, where you’ll look out over fields of sheep and cows and may well spot a good amount of wildlife (along with resident dog Angus bounding around the place). A country pub is a mile away for dinners and drinks (and a play park for smaller guests), and there are more places to eat 10 minutes’ drive away in Dartmouth – along with shops to pick up bits for your barbecue. Back on site, guests are provided with portable toilets and mains water for washing up, but it’s worth noting that there’s no drinking water so you’ll want to bring your own along. There are also a couple of hot showers a specially converted trailer.

Campground type

Tent sites 20
RV sites 3
Open now
Opens July 16
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Wed, Jul 16 to

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Reviews

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Peaceful

100% would recommend this campground to a friend

100% would stay here again

What customers say

Quarry Lake Campsite: Tranquil escape, lovely views, quiet vibes. Ben, the owner, gets rave reviews for friendliness. Clean facilities, hot showers. Basic, but pleasant pitches. Good for coastal walks & pubs. No Wi-Fi a plus for digital detox. Watch for signage & no dedicated drinking water tap.

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Perfect stay in friendly campsite

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Anonymous

Primitive grass RV campsite

Liked Had a lovely stay friendly host clean facilities and plenty of space for everyone. Would recommend as close to alot of places and attractions at a very good price. Also went walking with the dog around the area. Being a very dog friendly sight will definitely return again

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Friendly owner. Clean and tidy.

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Paweł W.

Primitive grass RV campsite

Liked Great site to stay for weekend. Very quiet with amazing black sky to watch stars.

Recommend to friends Visit again

We will see you again

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Jase E.

Primitive grass RV campsite

Liked Everything, great location with good views. Animals all around too added to the farm experience.
Owner is friendly and went out of his way to chat with everyone and even let us go meet the calves whilst he fed them. Really great stay

Recommend to friends Visit again

Would come again in the future

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Anonymous

Primitive grass RV campsite

Liked Simplicity, ease of booking, no discrimination against a married couple who decided to empty his work van of tools and throw in an airbed and get away for a weekend (however, I do understand why other places do this)

Disliked The portaloos aren’t ideal but probably the only practical solution, thankfully used to them being a carpenter/builder

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We had a very pleasant one…

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Emma W.

Primitive grass RV campsite

Liked We had a very pleasant one night stay. Straightforward and relaxed surroundings. Simple facilities - so more of a cheap stay when you want to explore the local area, but fine for us!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great site. Will definitely return

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Meg O.

Primitive grass RV campsite

Liked Beautiful location close to near by beaches and Dartmouth town.
Very friendly owner. And the very friendly Bruce and Elvis, farm dogs!
Showers were great

Disliked Nothing

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Quiet, safe, good location, nice owner,…

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Krzysztof C.

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Quiet, safe, good location, nice owner,

Recommend to friends Visit again

Perfect for getting back to nature with simple clean facilities

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Laura S.

Primitive grass RV campsite

Liked Utter Peace, beautiful views, wonderful location and space

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great host, welcomed us and even…

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Paul S.

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Great host, welcomed us and even took the time to show my 3 year old the cows on site. Toilets are clean and hot water available to shower and wash cooking items. Short drive to Dartmouth and Blackpool Sands

Disliked Not a fault of the campsite but the sat nav takes you on some proper single lane country roads so be prepared to stay alert on your drive in

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great views, great showers, really nice…

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Adrian S.

Primitive grass RV campsite

Liked Great views, great showers, really nice and caring host

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Portable toilet

Pop-up campground

Dogs 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 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 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

Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities 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

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

Accessibility

Bathrooms: Large spacious shower

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Quarry Lake Camping

Dartmouth

Devon

England

TQ6 0LS

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

50.34299°N
3.63686°W

Nearest transport

Bus
6.4 mi Opposite Royal Seven Stars Hotel
6.4 mi Bank Lane
6.5 mi Opposite Tourist Information Centre
Rail
6.8 mi Totnes Rail Station
7.1 mi Paignton Rail Station
9.1 mi Torquay Rail Station
Ferry
2.7 mi Dartmouth South Embankment Ferry Terminal
2.7 mi Dartmouth North Embankment Ferry Terminal
2.8 mi Dartmouth Naval College Ferry Terminal
Airport
28.5 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: - Woodlands Family Theme Park: five minutes’ drive - Blackpool Sands: 10 minutes - Dartmouth Castle: 15 minutes - Slapton Sands beach: 15 minutes - Sharpham Wine: 25 minutes - South Devon Chilli Farm: 25 minutes - Pennywell Farm: half an hour - Salcombe (beach, watersports and gin distillery): half an hour - Totnes Rare Breeds Farm: half an hour - Paignton Zoo: 35 minutes.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Blackpool Sands 2 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Dartmouth Castle And Sugary Cove 3.1 mi Estuary N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Slapton Sands Monument 4 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Slapton Sands Torcross 5.3 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Broadsands 5.7 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Paignton Zoo Environmental Park 6.2 mi

Living Coasts 9.4 mi

Buckfast Abbey 12 mi

Dartmoor Zoological Park 16.4 mi

National Marine Aquarium 21.8 mi

National Trust

Greenway 3.6 mi

Coleton Fishacre 4.4 mi

Compton Castle 9.1 mi

Overbeck's 10.5 mi

The Church House 17.8 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Dartmouth - Castle and Coast 2.8 mi

Kingswear - Woods and River Dart 3.4 mi

GREENWAY 3.6 mi

Brownstone, Froward Point and Kelly's Cove 4.2 mi

Kingswear Castle Cove - Coleton Fishacre - Scabbacombe Head 4.4 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 Quarry Lake Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Quarry Lake Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Quarry Lake Camping? Attractions and activities nearby include: - Woodlands Family Theme Park: five minutes’ drive - Blackpool Sands: 10 minutes - Dartmouth Castle: 15 minutes - Slapton Sands beach: 15 minutes - Sharpham Wine: … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Quarry Lake Camping?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  Anytime –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  1 p.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Quarry Lake Camping? From $29.03 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.