Dog Friendly Touring and Camping in Devon
Dogs are welcome on all 97 touring pitches at Oakdown. The park is spacious, landscaped and open — good ground for a dog who needs room to breathe. The Donkey Sanctuary trail starts at the gate, Clean Paws sits centrally on the park and East Devon’s best dog friendly beaches and walks are minutes away by car.
Pitch types
Ninety-seven landscaped touring pitches sit across several named groves. All are level, closely mown and generously sized with parking beside your unit. Every pitch has an electric hook-up. We welcome touring caravans, motor caravans, tents, trailer tents and folding campers. RVs and American-style motorhomes are welcome on a limited number of pitches — please call ahead.
Non-serviced pitch
Electric hook-up included. Level, mown and generously sized with parking beside your unit.
Serviced pitch
Electric hook-up plus water and drainage connections at the pitch.
Super-serviced pitch
Water, electric hook-up and drainage in one of our three self-contained super-pitch groves.
For full tariffs, availability and seasonal pitch options see our touring and camping page.
Dog facilities on the park
- Clean Paws dog spa — purpose-built dog wash with full bath, hot water shower and professional hairdryer. Free to use, no booking needed.
- Welcome treat at reception — a personal welcome from the team on arrival.
- Pup tent hire — available to touring guests; ask at reception or add one when you book.
- Dog waste bins — sited throughout the park.
- On-site shop — dog shampoo and treats available.
- Oak Mead Café doggy menu — a menu of its own plus dog friendly ice cream, with dogs welcome throughout.
The Donkey Sanctuary trail
A signed walking trail runs from the park gate through ancient managed hedgerow to the Donkey Sanctuary — fifteen minutes on foot, level ground throughout, no stiles. Walkable in all weathers and suitable for dogs of any size.
Entry to the Donkey Sanctuary is free and dogs are welcome throughout. The trail connects to the South West Coast Path, so from the Sanctuary you can carry on to the clifftops and come back on a longer circular route.
Fifteen minutes from the park gate. Level ground, all weathers, no stiles, connecting to the South West Coast Path.
The park
Oakdown holds the AA Five Star Platinum Pennant, one of the few holiday parks in East Devon to do so. Thousands of trees and shrubs are planted across the landscaped groves, giving pitches a natural sense of privacy that dogs seem to appreciate as much as their owners.
Two amenity blocks provide ladies and gents toilets and showers, unisex accessible facilities, a family bathroom, laundry and kitchen. Four Pod Point EV charging points are available on site.
AA Five Star Platinum Pennant
97 per cent at inspection in May 2026. One of the few parks in East Devon to hold it.
David Bellamy Conservation Gold
Held every year since 1996. The trees, shrubs and wildlife habitats are part of why the park looks and feels the way it does.
Touring dog policy
Dogs are welcome on every touring pitch. Charges are applied when you book, so the rate you see is always the current one.
On leads throughout
Dogs must be kept on a lead at all times within the park. Please exercise them off site — reception can point you to the nearest off-lead areas.
Not left unattended
Please do not leave dogs unattended on your pitch or in your vehicle. Reception is happy to advise on local dog care if you need it.
Pup tent hire available. A pup tent can be added to your booking or arranged at reception on arrival.
Dog friendly days out
Three miles from Sidmouth in the East Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, with year-round dog friendly beaches, coastal walks, country pubs and the Jurassic Coast all within easy reach.
Beaches
Branscombe is ten minutes away and welcomes dogs all year. Seasonal restrictions for every local beach are set out on the beaches page.
Walks
Salcombe Hill and Mutters Moor are both five minutes by car. The Branscombe to Weston Mouth coast path is one of Devon’s finest.
Attractions
The Donkey Sanctuary is on the doorstep. Seaton Tramway for a small charge dogs can ride the on the lower decks alongside their owners. Assistant dogs go free.
National Trust properties and Jurassic Coast landmarks are all nearby.
Cafés
Dukes, The Mocha and The Marine are all sea-facing and dog friendly in Sidmouth, eight minutes away.
Pubs
The Fountain Head and Masons Arms in Branscombe are fifteen minutes away and the Volunteer Inn in Sidmouth eight. All recommended by the team.
Back to the dog friendly guide for beaches, walks, cafés and attractions within easy reach of the park.
Book your stay
Book online or call the team on 01297 680 387 and we will find you the right pitch.