Haldon Forest Holiday Park

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Welcome to Haldon Forest Holiday Park
Welcome to haldon forest holiday park
Electric tent pitches
Electric tent pitches
Playground
Top field
Pitches
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Electric tent pitches
Electric tent pitches
Playground

  • Valley site among mature trees and landscaped ponds
  • A mile from Haldon Forest Park
  • Playground and modern toilet and shower blocks
Pitching up in the River Kenn valley, on a park surrounded by Devon woodland and countryside, with mature trees and landscaped ponds complete with resident ducks… does this sound like it might fit the bill? If so, take your flock to Haldon Forest Holiday Park, five miles from Exeter and just a mile from the woodland and bike trails of the 3500-acre Haldon Forest Park. Haldon Forest has a playground on the park for kids to go out on a limb under the watchful eye of more mature types. The site also has up to date laundry facilities, plus three modern toilet and shower blocks with heating and free hot water. All in all, you’ll surely find this park all that it’s quacked up to be…

Campground type

Tent sites 144
Camper sites 144
RV sites 10
Open now
Opens July 18
Please note
  • Group bookings of 5 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • Single-sex bookings of 3 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • The charging of electric vehicles is not permitted on site.
  • This site is peaceful and family orientated; groups of three or more young adults under the age of 25 are not permitted.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, Jul 18 to

Campsite types & availability

Accommodation

Tent sitesCamper sitesRV sitesLodges, cabins, pods or hutsMobile homes for rentRent a tent
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2 adults
0 children

Reviews

8.6

Overall rating from 233 Pitchup.com customers

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Location
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Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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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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Peaceful

87% would recommend this campground to a friend

85% would stay here again

What customers say

Spacious sites, lovely setting, friendly staff. Families love the great playground & soccer field. Clean facilities w/ hot showers. Great base for exploring Haldon Forest & Exeter. Some note maintenance needs, but overall a relaxing, enjoyable, recommended stay.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Great space for the van and a drive away. Toilets very clean…

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Anonymous

Powered grass tent or RV campsite

Liked Great space for the van and a drive away. Toilets very clean and lots of how water in the showers. I will definitely stay there again.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great campsite, very relaxed, stunning views, excellent children’s play area and clean…

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9 out of 10
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Johnny E.

Powered grass tent or RV campsite

Liked Great campsite, very relaxed, stunning views, excellent children’s play area and clean facilities. Good campsite vibe.

Recommend to friends Visit again

I liked the trees…

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6 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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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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John K.

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked I liked the trees

Disliked People burning fires everywhere

Recommend to friends Visit again

Nice and quiet place…

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Edikas V.

Powered grass tent or RV campsite

Liked Nice and quiet place

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very affordable but lacking extra touch and maintenance

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7 out of 10
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Facilities / Activities
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Patrycja B.

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Lovely surroundings, saw lots of wildlife during our stay. Great area and close to Exeter and the forest. Very valuable

Disliked The toilet and shower block need a bit of maintenance and don't believe they were cleaned during our stay which is worrying as there were a lot of people there (which meant it was quite loud with kids screaming and babies crying constantly but obviously not the fault of the owners but if a noise rule could be enforced). No shop or cafe on site for that extra touch. Not much information about the facilities provided on site.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Always clean and tidy. Very friendly and welcoming. Dave who runs it…

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Carla A.

Powered grass tent or RV campsite

Liked Always clean and tidy. Very friendly and welcoming. Dave who runs it is a top guy. My kids love the park. Toilets and showers always clean. Been twice this year all the way from blackburn.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Located in a great place. Not far for days out at different places

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Anonymous

Powered grass tent or RV campsite

Liked Everything! Spacious pitches, park for the children, clean and tidy toilet/shower block. Friendly and polite site staff

Disliked Nothing really, but would be great to have a small site shop or even a bar.

Lanes are very tight for caravans.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Delightful site

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Lydia B.

Powered grass tent or RV campsite

Liked Lovely site. Very calm and restful. Protected by the surrounding trees from the wind. Saw a herd of deer with their babies making their way up and over the campsite, from the bottom forest area to the top forest area - delightful. Paths lead through to forest all around the site which the dog loved. Would I stay there again?? Definitely.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Would not return again

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3 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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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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Mark B.

Powered grass tent or RV campsite

Liked Very peaceful and beautiful setting

Disliked Gone downhill from previous visits. Onsite shop now closed as was onsite food cabin. Toilets looked in the same state for duration. (3 night stay

Recommend to friends Visit again

Perfect peaceful location

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10 out of 10
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Robert S.

Powered grass tent or RV campsite

Liked Owners are really friendly, popped round for a chat, always said hello.
Loads of space to find a quiet pitch for the kids to play. Kids loved the play ground.
Really close to the woods which is perfect for cycling. Showers lovely and clean.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Dogs allowed

Campfires 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 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

Forest Peaceful Spectacular scenery 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 Public transportation nearby

Type

Large (51-200 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Seasonal sites

Location

Haldon Forest Holiday Park

Clapham

Exeter

Devon

England

EX6 7YG

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

50.67002°N
3.56453°W

Nearest transport

Bus
4.2 mi Bus Station
5.6 mi Honiton Road Park and Ride
5.6 mi The Barn Owl
Rail
3.4 mi Exeter St Thomas Rail Station
4.1 mi Exeter Central Rail Station
4.2 mi Exeter St Davids Rail Station
Ferry
4.2 mi Topsham Lock Ferry Landing
4.3 mi Topsham Ferry Landing
4.3 mi Turf Lock Inn Ferry Landing
Airport
7.7 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

Bring the bikes to Devon or hire wheels at Haldon Forest Park to take full advantage of the miles of woodland mountain bike and cycle trails for various levels of ability. Discovery trails, play equipment and several walking trails are also in the forest park including the circular Butterfly Trail and the easy-rated Mamhead Sensory Trail with gorgeous views along the Jurassic Coast and over the Exe estuary. A ten mile horse riding trail is also around for more relaxed forest sightseeing, with horse riding of a different type at the forest’s Exeter Racecourse. Dartmoor National Park, with more hacking, hiking and biking as well as tor climbing, guided walks and geocaching, is a short drive from the holiday park. It has regular events throughout the year, towns and villages to take in, the famous Dartmoor ponies to spot and Dartmoor Zoo with meerkats, monkeys, lions and more. Bring binoculars along with the bikes: the forest park and surrounding area are wildlife havens, with rare birds of prey and wild deer in the forest itself and birdwatching a few miles away at the Site of Special Scientific Interest the Exe Estuary: watch oystercatchers showing excellent culinary taste in breaking open mussels at Bull Hill or take a trip to the nature reserve at Dawlish Warren at the estuary’s mouth. If you’re bringing along the bikes, the National Cycle Network Exe Estuary Trail runs to Exmouth from Dawlish. The sublime sand of Dawlish Warren is one of several South Devon sandy stretches, with the beaches at Teignmouth, Exmouth and Torbay within easy distance of Haldon Forest and the coastal towns of Torquay and Paignton a little further along the coast. Exmouth is the place to don the wetsuit as it’s known for watery sports of all types including diving, windsurfing and sailing; it’s also a gateway town to the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site. Finally, a stay at Haldon Forest has to include a day or two in Exeter to see its twelfth century cathedral, medieval Guildhall and famous historic quayside with antique shops, restaurants, canoe and boat trips and events such as dragon boat racing and guided tours.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Dawlish Warren 7.3 mi Estuary N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Dawlish Town 7.6 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodExcellent
Dawlish Coryton Cove 7.8 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Exmouth 8.2 mi Estuary N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Teignmouth Holcombe 8.4 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Exeter Cathedral - Church of Saint Peter 4 mi

Crealy Great Adventure Park 7 mi

The National Trust Killerton House & Gardens 9.6 mi

Castle Drogo 11 mi

Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site 14.1 mi

National Trust

A la Ronde 7.2 mi

Killerton: Clyston Mill 8.3 mi

Killerton: Marker's Cottage 8.5 mi

Killerton: Budlake Old Post Office 9.5 mi

Killerton 9.7 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

OXTON HOUSE 3.5 mi

ST BARTHOLOMEW'S CEMETERY, EXETER 3.8 mi

EXE ESTUARY (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 16/01/2003) 4 mi

NORTHERNHAY AND ROUGEMENT GARDENS 4.1 mi

MAMHEAD PARK 4.3 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.

Nearest campgrounds

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Haldon Forest Holiday Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Haldon Forest Holiday Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Haldon Forest Holiday Park? Bring the bikes to Devon or hire wheels at Haldon Forest Park to take full advantage of the miles of woodland mountain bike and cycle trails for various levels of ability. Discovery … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Haldon Forest Holiday Park?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Haldon Forest Holiday Park? From $13.44 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.