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River Dart Country Park
Holne Park
Ashburton
South Devon (Browse area)
TQ13 7NP
Tel: 01364 652511
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Pitches: 295
Open: 01/04/2024 to 22/12/2024
01/04/2025 to 30/09/2025
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 Caravan Pitches |
 Motorhome Pitches |
 Small Campervans |
 No Glamping Units |
 No Statics for Hire |
 No Statics for Sale |
 No Seasonal Pitches |
 Electric Hookups |
 Hardstanding Pitches |
 No Fully Serviced Pitches |
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| Who's it for |
 Families Welcome |
 Not Members Only |
 Rallies Welcome |
 Not Naturist Site |
 Dogs Welcome |
 No Dogs Allowed |
 Groups Welcome |
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| Facilities |
 Toilet Facilities |
 Hot Showers |
 Washing Up |
 Bathroom |
 Baby Changing Facilities |
 Laundry On Site |
 Drinking Water |
 Disabled Friendly |
 Chemical Disposal |
 No Battery Charging |
 Gas Exchange |
 Recycling Facilities |
 No Kitchen Facilities |
 Freezer / Fridge |
 No Motorhome Point |
 Wifi Access |
 Shop On Site |
 Bar On Site |
 Restaurant or Cafe or Takeaway On Site |
| Activities |
 Kids Playground |
 No TV Room |
 Games Room |
 Evening Entertainment |
 Fishing On Site |
 No Wild Swimming |
 No Indoor Pool |
 No Outdoor Pool |
 Horse Riding <5 miles |
 Cycle Hire On Site |
 No Golf |
 Tennis On Site |
 Beach <10 miles |
 Watersports On Site |
 No Boat Launch |
| Other Features |
 No Sea Views |
 Not Working Farm |
 Campfires Allowed |
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 Riverside Pitches |
 Public Transport <1 mile |
 Offroad Dog Walk On Site or Direct Access |
 Electric Car Charging Point |
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| Date of Visit: August 2008 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Tonkaaz |
2 reviews from this member |
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 We arrived to find out that they had booked us on a hardstanding pitch we had booked a tent pitch and the booking confirmation even stated tent pitch, we were then told that they were booked up and offered us a patch of grass (not even a pitch) that only just fit our tent and had to pitch partly on gravel. Due to the torrential rain the kids couldn't do much even the toddler section was flooded. The toilet/shower blocks were not cleaned very often and could do with an upgrade (the mens toilets in the main area was closed due to flooding) Obviously the rain put a 'dampener' on things, the site is beautifully located and on the whole seems pretty well run with lots to do if the weather is at least a bit ok! 
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| Date of Visit: August 2008 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Samantha66 |
1 review from this member |
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What a great place! Even though it rained most of the week this did not ruin our holiday. The campsite itself became a bit muddy but the ground seemed to drain well (quite a few pitch areas are sloping). The play activities are set amongst the trees & great fun & suitable for all ages. Even a mini zip wire in the toddler area!
The 'beach' and pirate ship area are very good for children of all ages. The water is not too deep - don't forget to bring water pistols & inflatable dighies! Wetsuits(available to buy at the camp shop or very cheap at Trago Mills!), are very useful to have. Beautiful scenery in and around the campsite.
The staff were friendly and helpful. The shop had all the essentials including camping items & was competitively priced for a camp shop.
The main toilet block could do with an upgrade but was regularly cleaned. The toddler & main pools are basic but heated (the pool changing rooms could do with an upgrade).The site turned out to be very good value for money.
We only left the site twice all week as so much to do on-site. Plenty to do & visit in the local area too. China Blue Pottery at Totnes & Trago Mills weregreat for a couple of the wet afternoons we had. Tourist Info. Centre at Ashburton were very helpful.
If you are using electric hook up, some of the pitches are a long way from the mains box & would need an extention lead. Luckily we were able to hire this from the Warden's office but worth asking when you book as we were only told o/a.
We would definitely recommend & plan to visit again
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| Date of Visit: August 2008 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Csi10 |
6 reviews from this member |
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Brilliant site,the facilities are excellent.Even though it rained all week this did not ruin our holiday.Most of the play activities are set amongst the trees.The beach and pirate ship area are very good for children of all ages,plenty for them to do.Tried the food in the cafe,good value and plenty of choice.Beautiful scenery in and around the campsite.The staff were very friendly and helpful and did everything they could to keep the site clean and safe,checking play equipment regularly and closing off areas of the tent field that were unsafe due to lots of rain.
Very good value for money as we did not need to leave the site all week even though it rained most days.
Will definitely be coming back to this camp site next year.
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| Date of Visit: August 2008 |
Unit: Motorhome |
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| Reviewer: Natgeo |
4 reviews from this member |
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Just come back from this site and it is FAB in a gorgeous setting -The kids have such a massive variety of stuff all outdoors and water based (the site recommend a wet suit which we ignored then had to get one down there!) My 8 year could have spent an entire week on the play stuff and still not got bored. I also liked the fact that near the older kids stuff there is a toddler section (I also have a one year old) so I could keep the baby entertained (loved the baby zip line!) whilst being nearby for my eldest.
It was torrential rain the whole time we were there but my 8 year old was soaked anyway and we just made the best of it .
The showers could do with a few quid spending on them as they were very dated but ok. The water round the washing up area was cold at peak times but on the whole we will defo return.
Good site for kids.
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| Date of Visit: May 2008 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Langstroth4 |
7 reviews from this member |
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Stayed for a very wet week in May 2008. Lower part of the site was pretty muddy, but the staff did an good job keeping it OK laying straw down etc. Our two kids (7 and 8) absolutely loved this site due to all the play equipment in the woods and the water play area (you do need wet shoes and a wet suit I'd suggest) - so much so we are going back again this year. The facilities were fine if a bit muddy, although to be fair it was a very wet spring/summer. Other activities on site require purchase of tickets as they are run by a separate company I think - climbing wall, zip line, high ropes. Onsite shop stocks basic items.
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| Date of Visit: May 2008 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Debbie1671 |
2 reviews from this member |
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This was our first camping experience ever! We chose this site because it was recommended by our friends and they were right - this is a great site! We had originally booked a pitch close to the river but because of the large amount of rain prior to our arrival they changed our pitch to higher up the site, closer to toilets and amenities and I have to say thank goodness they did! We have a three year old and a 10 month old and hiking them all that distance to the toilet block to change nappies, etc would have been a nightmare.
We also discovered on arrival that we had forgotten to buy the gas for the cooker (Doh!) and batteries for the torches (Double doh!). Unfortunately their shop was closed when we arrived and they don't stock gas but there was a well stocked camping / caravanning shop nearby so we were able to stock up there. Then trying to attach the gas to our cooker we found we couldn't tighten it enough but we went to reception who sent the warden round and he did it for us. Actually we often saw the warden buzzing around the site and stopping off at various pitches so they must be a pretty accomadating bunch!
Being that it rained from the moment we arrived to the moment we left we didn't get much chance to check out the Adventure playgrounds but we managed a walk around the site: there's a pub which was showing a football match, a very well stocked shop and a games room. The toilet block was warm and had a separate bathroom with a baby changing unit and toilet which was great for us when getting the kids ready for bed. All-in-all a great site. We will definitly be returning.
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| Date of Visit: August 2007 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Paraman999 |
1 review from this member |
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Just returned from a week at the River Dart Adventures and we had a great time. When we arrived the staff were helpful and our pitch was very spacious. The site itself is fab for all the family with loads to do and see. The shop and bar are OK and nothing more. The toilets were a bit run down but had hot water and seemed to cleaned quite regularly.
The park is situated just off the A38 so very handy for exploring. But the road leading up to the site is a little narrow so care is needed.
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| Date of Visit: August 2007 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Hobson |
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Myself and my husband had an unexpected week off work together and decided to take the opportunity to use our tent for the first time. I am a Plymouth girl and knew better than to try beach sites in Cornwall during August so dropped in to River Dart on our way past and managed to get 2 nights in the overflow area. As camping beginners we found the reception helpful and friendly and were shown to the overflow by a campsite warden. It was a lovely spot with large trees dotted around. We were worried that as the site is very child orientated it would be awful during peak season but found it very relaxing. After putting the tent up we walked around the site and it became quite obvious it was a haven for children. We both said how much we would have loved it when we were kids.
We have an 8 month old labrador puppy and found loads of woodland walks on site where we could let him off his lead. Our only complaint would be the lack of doggy poo bins. If they want people to clear up they really need more poo bins.
The toilet/showers etc were not particularly special but we never had to queue even in August and the water was always hot. We never used the shop but found the bar area overrun in the evenings with unsupervised children which wasn't really for us. All in all we enjoyed it so much we stayed for an extra night, which is easy to do in the overflow field, and can't wait to go camping again.
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| Date of Visit: May 2007 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Lizeeknight |
6 reviews from this member |
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I have to agree with comments below, the site is perfect for kids as long as they are the outdoor type, there is just shed loads for them to do. The facilities are adequate not the best or cleanest but fine. When we went it rained nearly the whole time and the site was still packed. The kids loved it and we thought it was great as well will more than likely return.
The only drawback (if you can call it that) was the clubhouse wasnt ready which the older teenages in the party missed! Loads to do around and about as well, Plymouth was good, there are other places which do indoor activities if you feel the need. The site has an outdoor pool and a toddler pool both of these are small but no body minded.
You probably will have to use levellers on your pitch. There are also loads of grassy areas you can just sit and picnic on, the other acivities which you had to pay for were really good and not that expensive, ours did them all!
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| Date of Visit: July 2007 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Mylesk |
7 reviews from this member |
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We went to River Dart country park on a recommendation, and were very pleased.
All the pitches are large, well spaced and well situated. We went with our small children and several other families and it was the facilities that impressed me most.
It is in a proper country park and we took the children walking in the woods several times (which is always an adventure when you are 7!), the proper play areas are superb, excellent play equipment and a fantastic little lake with a pirate ship for the children (OK, and me) to play on.
add to this the two (small) outdoor pools, good take away, pub, climbing and other play areas and it is especially good for families as there is little reason to leave, and happy children make a good break.
We were there for the only 3 days in July it was sunny, but although muddy at the bottom of the field most of the site had very good drainage.
I would definitely recommend it
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