Riverside is a 5 star family-friendly park with award winning facilities, on the gateway to Exmoor and the North Devon coast. It's nestled just south of the Dunkery and Horner Wood National Nature Reserve, with plenty of stunning walks to explore. The site is pet friendly too and includes fishing lakes and a top notch bar and a restaurant. With electric grass pitches, hardstanding pitches and static caravans, there's plenty of options for all.

Why choose Riverside Caravan and Camping Park

A five star park nestled between Exmoor and the North Devon coast

Excellent onsite facilities including fishing lakes, a bar and restaurant

Nearby to the stunning Dunkery and Horner Wood National Nature Reserve

About the site

Riverside is an award-winning park offering camping and touring to all. This site is settled in South Molton, between Exmoor and the North Devon coast. Just a short distance north, you'll find the Dunkery and Horner Wood National Nature Reserve, filled with trails and wildlife. Spacious jumbo non electric and electric grass pitches are available, ideal for any tent, caravan, campervan or motorhome. You can also park up on one of 80 premium fully serviced hardstanding pitches. There is also a large open flat rally field available. In addition to camping and touring, there are six two bedroom static caravans and nine luxurious ensuite rooms for hire. Riverside's specimen lakes are well stocked with carp up to 30lb and over, the other lakes offer match fishing and are ideal for first timers.

Riverside Caravan and Camping Park is open all year round. Pitches from £22/night for 2 people.

"Excellent staff and 1st rate facilities"

Keith R

"The whole site including the bar/restaurant is dog friendly! Breakfast was brilliant"

David S

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What facilities are at Riverside Caravan and Camping Park?

Accessible facilities

Allow commercial vans

Allow pets on site

Café / restaurant / takeaway

Drinking water

Family friendly

Shop

Showers

Toilets

W.C. disposal

WiFi

Dog exercise area

Electric hookups

Entertainment

Fishing

Games room

Kids playground

Laundry

Near pub

Open year round

Peaceful

Water hookups

Site facilities include shower and toilets with baby changing, plus a luxurious modern bar and restaurant (offering homemade food and drinks including local lagers, ales and ciders), open all year and also offering seasonal family entertainment.

There's also a play area, a well stocked shop open from 8.30am until 5.30pm daily, woodland trails and free WiFi. Three specimen lakes are perfect for fishing and there's a dog walking area too.

There is also caravan storage with CaSSOA platinum rating onsite. A bus stop is also just outside the site entrance.

There are 210 accommodation options on-site

Bookable pitches and accommodation options

100 x Jumbo Non Electric Grass Pitches

Max 6 people

Jumbo sized pitches set in riverside, lakeside, woodside or open field areas. Suitable for tents, caravans, campervans and motorhomes.

24 x Jumbo Electric Grass Pitches

Max 6 people

Jumbo sized grass pitches with 16amp electric hook up, drinking water and tv sockets. Suitable for tents, caravans, campervans and motorhomes.

80 x Fully Serviced Hardstanding Pitches

Max 6 people

Premium fully serviced pitches with electric, TV connection, drinking water, grey waste outlet and a wooden picnic table. Suitable for campervans, caravans, motorhomes.

Other accommodation

6 x Static Caravans

Luxurious and modern two bedroom static caravans for hire.

Riverside Caravan and Camping Park reviews

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Excellent friendly site

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Mark S

VW-Type Campervan - Fully Serviced Hardstanding PitchesNov 2025

Ideal position for anywhere in Devon nothing to much trouble excellent facilities excellent food and beer

Caution, showers hot

Liesa M

VW-Type Campervan - Fully Serviced Hardstanding PitchesJun 2025

First time staying. This site is big and you get the enormity of it when you wander around. Site is right off the main trunk road , quite noisy until late at night. We were pitched opposite the bar, a land-rover enthusiast rally was being held at the site so a lot of people present, gave the little ones something to look at. Some considerate person after the bar had emptied decided to start their music at around 12pm one night for the campsite to hear. Arrived around 8pm and decided to have food from the bar rather than starting up Cadac to cook, £16.00 for portion of fish and chips, chips were frozen fries, however fish was tasty. I did hear lots of people complaining about the price. Also over heard someone say they did over 70 portions of fish and chips, good night for the site. Bar was packed. Site prices per night were reasonable and most items in the shop (well, the ones the children were interested in) were reasonably priced, didn't have a need for every day essentials, just toys. Staff were helpful and friendly, even though run off their feet. Facilities were plenty, play area for children, dog walk areas. Secure dog walk area is not secure, the gate is missing at the far end. Forest trail could do with being cut back as overgrowing in places. Fun times in the river for us, the children loved it. You cannot adjust shower temperature and I warn you that the water in the showers is hot - be aware if you have little ones, far too hot for their sensitive skins. No signs to say 'caution, hot water'. Washing up facilities outside, funnily enough, the water is not too hot. Not a family that has their faces in their phones or ipads all day, but as a heads up to others, site says WiFi, yes it's free in the bar but you have to pay for access anywhere else on site. This is not mentioned that I could see. Pitches for hard standing are reasonable size. What else can you say about this site? We try a different site each time we go away, would we return? After some discussion on our way home, although the grandchildren enjoyed themselves, and that's what the weekend was about we would not actively choose to return. We prefer a smaller quieter site that caters for children and dogs.

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Christine T

VW-Type Campervan - Jumbo Electric Grass PitchesJun 2025

Stop over for a couple of night trip, handy for my locations and easy to get to. Staff very helpful.

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Site rules

What time is check-in/out at Riverside Caravan and Camping Park?

Check-in is from noon until 6:30pm and you must vacate your pitch by 11am on day of departure.

Are dogs allowed at Riverside Caravan and Camping Park?

Well behaved dogs are welcome here, provided they are kept on a lead whilst on the park and are not a breed/crossbreed listed under the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa. There's a dog walking area onsite too.

Is Riverside Caravan and Camping Park family friendly?

Youngsters can enjoy an outdoor play area here equipped with climbing frames and slides, plus there are 10 acres of nature trails around the site to explore the surrounding woodland, as well as the River Mole - coarse fishing is available in any of the three specimen lakes onsite too.

The modern restaurant and bar onsite is equipped with a pool table and serves a variety of homemade food and local beers, ales and ciders, plus there's a range of entertainment on offer from live music to disco nights.

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Is there a map of Riverside Caravan and Camping Park?

Yes, a full layout of the site can be viewed here.

Does Riverside Caravan and Camping Park allow awnings, gazebos or pup tents?

Awnings are not permitted. Gazebos and pup tents are allowed on site for a small charge.

Facilities

Can I go fishing at Riverside Caravan and Camping Park?

There are three specimen lakes onsite offering quality fishing - Kingfisher, Heron and Dragon Fly - and catering to beginners or more experienced anglers. The three acre Kingfisher lake is well stocked with carp weighing from 15lb up to 30lb, while the smaller Heron lake contains carp weighing 20lb or more. The Dragon Fly lake is ideal for first-timers with Koi Carp, Carp, Bream, Perch and Tench.

What's nearby

What attractions are nearby Riverside Caravan and Camping Park?

The site is set on the gateway to Exmoor, with an abundance of wildlife to see at Exmoor Zoo and stunning scenery at Dunster Castle (National Trust). You're also within reach of some of Devon's most popular seaside spots including Croyde, Woolacombe and Porlock Bay.

Other attractions nearby include:

Tarr Steps (15 miles) - tranquil landmark within Exmoor, complete with woodland walks and riverside strolls by the River Barle.
Combe Martin Wildlife and Dinosaur Park (17.1 miles) - admire the frighteningly real dinosaur models, including a life sized T Rex, and say hello to sea lions, alpacas, wolves and much more.
The BIG Sheep (20.7 miles) - arguably Devon's most popular theme park with thrilling rollercoaster rides, animal encounters and outdoor playground.
Watermouth Castle (21.1 miles) - delve into the dungeon mazes, watch a water show or take the kids to Gnome Land.
The Milky Way (28 miles) - from dodgems to the 30ft doughnut slide, this family friendly adventure park is also home to the Cosmic Typhoon rollercoaster, outdoor play area and its very own railway.

A note from the site themselves...

Welcome to our family owned park in Exmoor! We are so excited to have you as our guests and want to make sure you have an enjoyable and comfortable stay with us.

We take great pride in the high standard of our premises, facilities, and staff. Our goal is to give you peace of mind that you're staying on a well-maintained park and receive the best possible experience.

Our friendly and dedicated team is always ready to help you with anything you need during your stay with us. We are committed to providing excellent customer service to ensure your experience with us is truly exceptional.

Thank you for choosing our park for your stay, and we can't wait to make your time with us unforgettable. See you soon!

Riverside Caravan and Camping Park is ideal for...

Couples

Older children (13+)

Rallies

Young children

Things to do on site and in the South Molton area

Riverside park has its own specimen carp lakes with carp up to and over 30lb in weight.

The children's play area and sandy beach area is always enjoyed by young families on the park. During the school holidays and bank holidays you'll find family fun entertainment in the clubhouse. There are also special event weekends throughout the season.

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