Enjoy amazing sea views at Watermouth Valley Camping Park, a coastal campsite located along the SW Coast Path, with Ilfracombe and Combe Martin within a five minute drive. Choose from ocean view or sheltered valley pitches, with tents and tourers all welcome. Facilities include a licensed shop, play park, takeaway food and a dog exercise area, with a pub next door too!
Why choose Watermouth Valley Camping Park
Runner up of Best Campsite South West England in our 2024 Camping and Glamping Awards
Featured in our 2025 Outstanding Sites list of reliably excellent camping, glamping, and touring sites
Family-run site with a licensed shop, takeaway food, a playground, games room and pub next door!
Choose from scenic sea views or sheltered valley pitches, with tents and tourers all welcome
On the South West Coast Path, within a five minute drive of Ilfracombe and Combe Martin
About the site
This family friendly camping park is just five minutes from Ilfracombe, a great base for families and groups looking for a coastal getaway. Within a five minute drive of Combe Martin, this is the perfect seaside escape! Choose between the scenic ocean view pitches, or opt for one of the sheltered valley pitches which are tucked away amongst the trees. All of the pitches measure around 10m x 10m, allowing up to six guests. Tents, trailer tents, caravans, campervans, motorhomes and RVs are all welcome, with the electric pitches including a 16 amp hook up. If you do want to come as a small group, the double size ocean pitch has space for up to two campervans or medium tents. For evenings onsite, there are food trucks every day apart from Thursday from 5pm onwards. Meals include pizzas, curries, carveries, Mexican and chips, with a range of homemade cakes on offer too! If holidaying with the kids, there is plenty to keep them busy including a play park, toddler play park, tennis tables and a games room with a TV. You can even pick up kids' games and toys at the onsite shop. Dogs are more than welcome too, with up to four pups permitted per pitch. An onsite dog exercise area provides somewhere for walks too. Evenings can be spent enjoying a BBQ, just please ensure it is raised from the ground. Please note, there is no access to Broadsands Beach at the moment due to a landslide.
"I've been going for 18 years and it just gets better and better"
Grace B
"We were greeted by incredibly friendly and welcoming staff who made us feel right at home"
Sarah C
"Everything about this place is perfect"
Carol G
"The owners and those that work onsite go above and beyond to ensure an amazing stay"
David L
"Ocean views are amazing, as well as the star visibility. A truly magical experience!"
Jake T
Watermouth Valley Camping Park is open from 01/05 to 14/09.

Great for dogs
Four-legged friends can enjoy the spacious pitches and roam free in the enclosed dog exercise area. Dog friendly beaches are also nearby, such as Combe Martin!
Great for families
Family coastal getaway with a licensed shop, play park, takeaway food, and a pub next door! Baby changing facilities and a games room are all onsite.
There are 106 accommodation options on-site
Bookable pitches and accommodation options




18 x Ocean View Non Electric Grass Pitches (Not Allocated)
Max 6 people
Pitch up anywhere you like in this field. Non electric grass 10m x 10m pitches, suitable for tents, roof tents and small campervans. Some areas are gently sloping. If you require a flat pitch, please select the allocated pitches.

10 x Ocean View Non Electric Grass Pitches (Allocated)
Max 6 people
Non electric grass 10m x 10m pitches for tents, roof tents, trailer tents and small campervans on flat grass pitches.



40 x Valley Non Electric Grass Pitches
Max 6 people
Non electric grass 10m x 10m pitches in the valley. Suitable for tents, roof tents, trailer tents, caravans, campervans, motorhomes and RVs.


35 x Valley Electric Grass Pitches
Max 6 people
Grass 10m x 10m pitches with 16 amp electric hook ups. Suitable for tents, roof tents, trailer tents, caravans, campervans, motorhomes and RVs.

Ocean View Double Size Electric Grass Pitch
Max 8 people
An extra large ocean view grass pitch with 16 amp electric. Suitable for either two campervans or two medium sized tents and two cars.

2 x Allocated Electric Ocean View Pitches
Max 6 people
Front row Ocean View pitches with 16 amp electric hook up for tents up to 10m x 10m.
Need to know
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Site rules
What time is check-in at Watermouth Valley Camping Park?
At Watermouth Valley Camping Park, you can check-in from 12 noon - 7pm. During peak season, the site cannot accept early arrivals.
What time is check out at Watermouth Valley Camping Park?
Watermouth Valley Camping Park asks that guests check out by 11am on the last day of your stay.
Does Watermouth Valley Camping Park allow dogs?
Yes! Watermouth Valley Camping Park is dog friendly, and allows up to four dogs per pitch. The site does ask that they are kept on a lead (except in the dog exercise area). All fouling must be collected and disposed of, and they must never be left on site unattended. Please note that there are goats in a fenced area of the campsite.
Are BBQs and campfires allowed at Watermouth Valley Camping Park?
Off-ground fire pits and BBQs are allowed at Watermouth Valley Camping Park. However, ground fires are not permitted.
Does Watermouth Valley Camping Park allow group bookings?
Groups are not accepted at Watermouth Valley. This includes multiple family groups, with a maximum of two adjoining pitches.
Does Watermouth Valley Camping Park have a quiet time or noise policy?
Yes! Watermouth Valley Camping Park operates a quiet policy from 11pm.
Are visitors allowed at Watermouth Valley Camping Park?
The site accepts visitors between 10am-8pm. Please ensure they check-in at reception upon arrival and before entering the camping fields.
What is the check-in/check out process at Watermouth Valley Camping Park?
When you arrive at Watermouth Valley Camping Park, you will need to head to the main reception, where you will receive details of your pitch/area you are camping in and any other essential information for your stay.
Pitches
Does Watermouth Valley Camping Park allow awnings/gazebos or pup tents?
Yes, absolutely! Pitches are generous and large enough to accommodate a caravan with awning/gazebo/pup tent and a car. However, do let the site know if your tent or unit is unusual or very large.
What amp is the electric hook up at Watermouth Valley Camping Park?
The electric hook ups are 16 amp at Watermouth Valley Camping Park.
Where can I find Watermouth Valley Camping Park's map?
You can find a copy of Watermouth Valley Camping Park's map here.
Can I park near my pitch at Watermouth Valley Camping Park? Or Is there parking adjacent to the pitch?
Yes, you can park next to your pitch at Watermouth Valley Camping Park. One car is included per pitch. If you're bringing more than one car, you can add it on when you make your booking.
Is electric included in the price of my booking at Watermouth Valley Camping Park? Or is it an additional cost?
The electric pitches at Watermouth Valley Camping Park have the cost included in the price.
How many tents are allowed per pitch at Watermouth Valley Camping Park?
All of the pitches at Watermouth Valley Camping Park will only allow one tent/tourer per pitch. The Ocean View Double Size Electric Grass Pitch is the only exception, welcoming either two campervans or two medium sized tents and two cars.
Facilities
Is there WiFi at Watermouth Valley Camping Park?
Yes, free WiFi is available, though it does not cover the whole site.
Does Watermouth Valley Camping Park have a shop onsite?
Yes, there is an onsite shop at Watermouth Valley Camping Park that stocks local produce, cooking essentials, BBQ food, ice creams, gifts and more. Opening hours may vary throughout the year.
Does Watermouth Valley Camping Park have electric vehicle charging?
Sorry, EV charging is not available onsite. However, there are multiple points within a five minute drive.
Is there a restaurant or cafe at Watermouth Valley Camping Park?
The site offers catering every night apart from Thursdays from 5pm. Enjoy pizza, curry, a Sunday roast, chips, cakes, and more!
Does Watermouth Valley Camping Park have a communal fridge and freezer?
There is a freezer for ice blocks in the laundry room at Watermouth Valley Camping Park. Please note, this is for ice cubes only, and there is no fridge.
What is phone signal like at Watermouth Valley Camping Park?
Phone signal at Watermouth Valley Camping Park may vary, with providers like EE and Vodafone experiencing a stronger signal than O2 and Three.
What are the facility opening hours at Watermouth Valley Camping Park?
The toilet and shower facilities at Watermouth Valley Camping Park with be available 24/7. The reception will be open during main check-in/check out times, and the catering van is available every night (apart from Thursday) from 5pm onwards.
Getting there
What is access like for touring at Watermouth Valley Camping Park?
Watermouth Valley Camping Park is located off the A399 with a wide entrance that allows plenty of room for two-way traffic and touring vehicles to turn.
Are there any local taxi service companies to Watermouth Valley Camping Park?
There are multiple local taxi companies to Watermouth Valley Camping Park, including Mike's Taxis Ilfracombe (01271 268434) and Sure Taxis Limited (01271 865385).
What is the nearest bus stop to Watermouth Valley Camping Park?
Watermouth Cove bus stop is only a two minute walk from Watermouth Valley Camping Park. From here, you can pick up services to Ilfracombe, Barnstaple, Combe Martin and Berrynarbor.
What's nearby
What are the nearest public transport links to Watermouth Valley Camping Park?
Watermouth Cove bus stop is a two minute walk from the site. Your closest station is Barnstaple, which connects to Exeter St Davids mainline, a 30 minute drive away.
What are the nearest pubs to Watermouth Valley Camping Park?
The Sawmills Free House is just a five minute walk from Watermouth Valley Camping Park, offering both food and drink. Ilfracombe and Combe Martin are also within an hour's walk/five-minute drive for a further range of restaurants and pubs.
What are the nearest beaches to Watermouth Valley Camping Park?
Watermouth Valley Camping Park normally has cliff-step access to Broadsands Beach, but this is currently closed due to a landslide. However, Hele Beach and Combe Martin Beaches are within a five minute drive.
What is within walking distance of Watermouth Valley Camping Park?
Watermouth Valley Camping Park is within a 15 minute walk of a handy bus stop, Watermouth Castle, a scenic harbour and cafe. Combe Martin is within a 40 minute stroll, whilst the centre of Ilfracombe is around an hour.
What walking routes are close to Watermouth Valley Camping Park?
The site is located right on the South West Coast Path, making it ideal for clifftop walks. Follow this route and you will reach scenic viewpoints and charming seaside towns and villages.
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