Riverside Caravan and Camping Park
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- On 70 acres of landscaped parkland close to Exmoor
- South Molton 10 minutes' drive; 40 minutes from sandy beaches
- Three fishing lakes, shop and country club with bar and restaurant
Site type
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13Tourist board rating
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. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
- The bar and/or restaurant is open between 01/01 et 31/12.
- The grocery shop is open between 01/01 et 31/12.
- Special events are held on site throughout the season, and may involve live music or other entertainment.
Languages spoken
English
Pitch types & availability
Non-electric grass pitch (large)
6 people maximum 
8.8/10
17 reviews Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 15m width × 10m depth (150m²)
Arrival daysFrom £22 (£22)
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Fully-serviced grass pitch (jumbo)
6 people maximum 8.8/10
32 reviews Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 15m width × 10m depth (150m²)
Arrival daysFrom £25 (£25)
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Fully-serviced hardstanding touring pitch
6 people maximum 8.9/10
46 reviews Ground type: Hardstanding
Pitch size: Max 35m width × 12m depth (420m²)
Arrival daysFrom £25 (£25)
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Non-electric grass tent pitch (motorcyclist)
2 people maximum 8.8/10
4 reviews Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 15m width × 10m depth (150m²)
Arrival daysFrom £26 (£26)
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Reviews
86% would recommend this site to a friend
83% would stay here again
What customers say
A neat, family/dog-friendly spot with ample sites & facilities. Staff are lauded, clubhouse & carvery get thumbs up. Most would return, though shower temps, road noise & patchy Wi-Fi were noted.
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It was a lovely well space…
Fully-serviced hardstanding touring pitch
Liked It was a lovely well space pitch. We didn't eat there but the food looked lovely and from what we heard was lovely. It was very clean and tidy. Lovely walk along the river. The staff were very helpful.
Disliked The amount of men's toilets and showers. The shop could be better stocked.
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Great campsite with fantastic facilities, just needs a little TLC!!
Fully-serviced hardstanding touring pitch
Liked Club House/Bar & Evening Entertainment were excellent and we’d highly recommended the Sunday roast, absolutely delicious.
Showers/toilets were clean and modern although when busy, showers are slower!!
Great dog walking facilities. The site it kept well and the pitches are plenty big enough.
Disliked Litter left on and around the pitch area by previous travellers, leave it how you’d expect to find it, clean & tidy, free from litter!! And I don’t mean just packets/cans, we had wool, cut pipe pieces, broken plastic and left children’s toys?!
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Great fishing lakes. Clean and well kept…
Fully-serviced grass pitch (jumbo)
Liked Great fishing lakes.
Clean and well kept shower block.
Wonderful carvery on the Sunday
Noisy main road spoils the peace and tranquillity
Disliked Noisy road
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Very clean facilities, modern toilet blocks…
Non-electric grass pitch (large)
Liked Very clean facilities, modern toilet blocks and showers, clubhouse and bar etc very good. Food was good no complaints at all. Definitely recommend this site
Disliked Fishing was not great, lots of kids on bikes riding round the lakes and unsupervised youngsters but each to their own I guess. They just don't seem to enforce their own rules
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Lovely campsite great for weekend or…
Fully-serviced grass pitch (jumbo)
Liked Lovely campsite great for weekend or couple night but no longer
Disliked Not a lot to do on site clubhouse and only do food on certain day
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Check in swift, we're able to…
Fully-serviced hardstanding touring pitch
Liked Check in swift, we're able to accommodate our request, huge pitch with its own picnic bench, huge park, lovely river for the kids to play in, great walk through the woods. Everyone very friendly. Toilets and showers were warm and spotless. Would love to come back.
Disliked The shop didnt stock any fridge food except milk (no butter, bacon, sossigs, cheese). No big issue as sainsburys 5 min away x
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Facilities were not always clean could do with some benches
Fully-serviced grass pitch (jumbo)
Liked It was okay
Disliked Didn’t like the layout of the roads and no speed limits which was a bit worrying with the little ones we had in our party
And children playing in the toilets in the evening
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Good central location Riverside pitch good…
Fully-serviced grass pitch (jumbo)
Liked Good central location
Riverside pitch good for children
Disliked Showers extremely hot and unable to turn down temperature.
Facilities could be cleaner
Pitches feel quite cramped
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This site has lovely scenery lovely…
Fully-serviced hardstanding touring pitch
Liked This site has lovely scenery lovely size pitches and the toilet and shower blocks are spotless.
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We will be coming back again,
Fully-serviced grass pitch (jumbo)
Liked Great layout.
Really well thought out spot
Clean and tidy, well kept grounds
Super helpful staff and all in all was a great stay.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Features
Dogs allowed
Leisure on site
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site cafe On-site restaurant On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis WatersportsAmenities on site
Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Local produce 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
D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearCamping 2.0
Jumbo tent pitchesThemes
Gastronomic delight Lake and/or mountain Leave the car at home Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby Shop nearbyType
Large (51-200 pitches)Accessibility
Accessible parking at pitch Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Bathrooms: Large spacious toilet Bathrooms: Step-free access Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible shower Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet Level site, no steep slopes Smooth, hard roads e.g. tarmac Well-lit pathNearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Tennis nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Drainage hook-up points for tourers Tourer storage facilities Water hook-up points for tourersLocation
Riverside Caravan and Camping Park
Marsh Lane
North Molton Road
South Molton
Devon
England
EX36 3HQ
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
51.02911°N
3.82352°W
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
AirportPlease 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lynmouth | 22.5 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Combe Martin | 24.8 km | Sea | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor |
| Porlock Weir | 25.2 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Ilfracombe Hele | 27.8 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
| Westward Ho! | 28.9 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
RHS Garden Rosemoor 24 km
The National Trust Killerton House & Gardens 36.8 km
Castle Drogo 37.1 km
Exeter Cathedral - Church of Saint Peter 39.8 km
Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty 43.6 km
National Trust
Arlington Court and the National Trust Carriage Museum 17.1 km
Watersmeet 21.6 km
Heddon Valley 22 km
Knightshayes Court 26.6 km
Holnicote Estate 26.7 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
CASTLE HILL 5.3 km
KING'S NYMPTON PARK 9.7 km
Simonsbath - Picked Stone - River Barle Valley - Simonsbath 13.4 km
Withypool - Tarr Steps - Knaplock 14.8 km
Eggesford Station - Eggesford Barton - Nethercott - Eggesford Station 16.1 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.
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Riverside Caravan and Camping Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Riverside Caravan and Camping Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Riverside Caravan and Camping Park? If you'd prefer something more active than fishing, it's a 15-minute drive to Exmoor National Park for miles of scenic walks, mountain bike trails and lots more outdoorsy antics. Canoeing at Wimbleball … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Riverside Caravan and Camping Park?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 11 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Riverside Caravan and Camping Park? From R521,88 (for 1 night, 3 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.