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Oakdown Holiday Park · Sidmouth · East Devon
Dog Friendly Touring & Camping in Devon
97 landscaped pitches near Sidmouth. Dogs welcome on every one — with Clean Paws, the Donkey Sanctuary trail and East Devon on the doorstep.
Dogs are welcome on all 97 touring pitches at Oakdown. The park is spacious, landscaped and open — ideal for a dog who needs room to breathe. The Donkey Sanctuary trail starts at the gate. Clean Paws is centrally on the park. East Devon’s finest dog-friendly beaches and walks are within minutes by car.
A dog charge applies per dog per night. Please check current rates at the time of booking.
Find your perfect pitch
Pitch Types
97 landscaped touring pitches across several named groves. All pitches are level, closely mown and generously sized with parking by 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 limited pitches — please call ahead.
Non-serviced pitch
Electric hook-up included. Level, mown and generously sized with parking by your unit.
Serviced pitch
Electric hook-up plus water and drainage connections at your pitch.
Super-serviced pitch
Water, electric hook-up and drainage in one of our three self-contained super-pitch groves.
For full pitch tariffs, availability and seasonal pitch options see our main touring and camping page.
Everything your dog needs on site
Dog Facilities on the Park
What’s here for your dog
No car needed
Field Trail to the Donkey Sanctuary
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 all sizes.
Entry to the Donkey Sanctuary is free and dogs are welcome throughout. The trail connects to the South West Coast Path — from the Sanctuary you can continue to the clifftops and back on a longer circular route.
15 minutes from the park gate. Level ground, all weathers, no stiles. Connects to the South West Coast Path. Free entry to the Donkey Sanctuary.
Five star from arrival to departure
The Park
Oakdown holds the AA Five Star Platinum Pennant — one of the few holiday parks in East Devon to do so. The park is home to thousands of trees and shrubs 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 offer 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% at inspection in May 2026. One of the few parks in East Devon to hold this award.
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.
Good to know before you arrive
Touring Dog Policy
Dogs are welcome on all touring pitches. A dog charge applies per dog per night — please check current rates at the time of booking as these are reviewed annually.
On leads throughout
Dogs must be kept on leads at all times within the park. Please exercise dogs off-site — reception can advise on off-lead areas nearby.
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 options if needed.
Pup tent hire available. A pup tent can be added to your booking at £5.10 per night — ask at reception on arrival.
East Devon on your doorstep
Dog Friendly Days Out Near Sidmouth
Three miles from Sidmouth in the East Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Year-round dog-friendly beaches, coastal walks, country pubs and the Jurassic Coast all within easy reach.
🏖 Dog Friendly Beaches
Branscombe 10 minutes away — dogs welcome all year. Full seasonal restriction details for all local beaches on our beaches page.
🌿 Dog Friendly Walks
Salcombe Hill and Mutters Moor both 5 minutes by car. The Branscombe to Weston Mouth coast path is one of Devon’s finest.
🍺 Dog Friendly Pubs
The Fountain Head and Masons Arms in Branscombe (15 mins). The Volunteer Inn in Sidmouth (8 mins). All personally recommended.
🏭 Dog Friendly Attractions
The Donkey Sanctuary on the doorstep. Seaton Tramway (dogs travel free). National Trust properties and Jurassic Coast landmarks all nearby.
Explore the full dog friendly guide — beaches, walks, pubs, cafés and attractions, all within easy reach of the park.
Ready to bring the dog?
Book online or call the team on 01297 680 387 — we will find you the right pitch.
