Top 10 Campgrounds Near New Forest, UK

Tent-only campgrounds

1. Tom's Field Camping New Forest

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Tom’s Field Camping New Forest is near Godshill and 3 mi (4.8 km) away from Fordingbridge. It is a quiet site designated for families seeking to enjoy the outdoors in peaceful surroundings. Amenities include a toilet and shower block with hot showers, toilets, sinks, and water taps. Get your phone charged for free at the reception and an ice pack at no cost. Fire pits are set up at the site where you can also buy charcoal, kindling, and logs. Enjoy fantastic views as well as hiking and cycling trails nearby. The park is open all year round.

Tom's Field Camping New Forest

Address: The Ridge, Pottery Rd, Fordingbridge SP6 2LN, United Kingdom (https://goo.gl/maps/ECK5CKvDfQk1KgF49)

Website: Tom’s Field Camping New Forest

Opening hours: 24 hours (daily)

2. Embers Camping

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If you need to switch off and relax for a few days, Embers Camping grounds are a perfect choice. They feature large open pitches, with no cars where children can run around. The sites have heated washrooms, hot shower cubicles, and outdoor dishwashing basins. Enjoy premium coffees, wood-oven pizzas, and flame-grilled beef burgers prepared by trained campsite staff. Besides, there is also an on-site shop with farm-fresh eggs and bacon, all locally sourced for your campsite breakfast. The sites are such that they will appeal to families with kids.

Embers Camping - Head Office

Address: Unit 4, Childs Court Farm, Ashampstead Common, Reading RG8 8QT, United Kingdom (https://goo.gl/maps/35ZLAr98kpMfdS4P7)

Website: Embers Camping - Head Office

Opening hours: Mon - Fri: 9am - 5pm (closed on Sat & Sun)

3. Lepe Beach Campsite

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Lepe Beach Campsite is near Lepe Beach, a family-friendly site that will also appeal to groups of friends. It comprises pre-hitched tents that can accommodate up to six people. An outdoor picnic bench, camping table, and quality beds are other add-ons that come with the package. Despite not having a playground, the picnic area at Lepe Country Park serves that purpose. On this picnic area are swings and climbing frames where kids can indulge. Enjoy stunning views from the campsite, and visit Solent National Nature Reserve and the Isle of Wight. May, June, and July are the best times to plan your camping holidays here.

Lepe Beach Campsite

Address: Lepe Rd, Southampton SO45 1AD, United Kingdom (https://goo.gl/maps/e4N4crv6AK75T1fKA)

Website: Lepe Beach Campsite

Opening hours: Mon - Fri: 9am - 6pm; Sat: 9am - 1pm (closed on Sun)

4. Croft Cottage, The Lodge and Campsite

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This campsite comprises 12 pitches around the edge, and all marked clearly with a play area at the center. Children will also enjoy feeding the chicken on the paddock. Amenities include a wash-up sink, waste disposal point, showers, and toilets. The Lodge features a whirlpool bath, and an open plan consisting of the living room, kitchen, and sleeping areas. Sandy Balls Holiday Village is next to the site where you can shop and dine at its restaurants. The campsite is open throughout the year and also ideal for couples and families with children.

Croft Cottage, The Lodge and Campsite

Address: Southampton Rd, Fordingbridge SP6 2LE, United Kingdom (https://g.page/croftcottage?share)

Website: Croft Cottage, The Lodge and Campsite

Opening hours: 24 hours (daily)

RV campgrounds & RV sites

5. Roundhill Campsite

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Roundhill Campsite boasts expansive grounds dotted with trees, patches of ferns, and a lake. On the site, you will notice the open pitches with secluded nooks nestled in between. A beautiful pond is surrounded by a network of paths crisscrossing the area and leading to heathlands and fields. The place has a choice of 500 pitching spots for your RV, each with beautiful views. Venture out and visit traditional villages of Beaulieu, Brockenhurst, and Lyndhurst.

Roundhill Campsite

Address: Beaulieu Rd, Brockenhurst SO42 7QL, United Kingdom (https://goo.gl/maps/1ayoGxV2RRK64AdL7)

Website: Roundhill Campsite

6. Aldridge Hill Campsite

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Aldridge Hill Campsite is a delightful ground with open green fields surrounded by a large forest. It comprises 170 grass-only pitches with no showers, toilets, or electricity so you must bring a chemical toilet. Upon settling down your chosen site, you will be in the vicinity of numerous forest trails with the Ober Water Trail being the most recommended. Whitefield Moor, a short distance away, has quiet settings where you can have a family picnic. Stock up on provisions at Brockenhurst, a pretty village that also has bars. The site will appeal to families and groups. Book your space between June and September.

Aldridge Hill Campsite

Address: Aldridge Hill Campsite, Brockenhurst SO42 7QD, United Kingdom (https://goo.gl/maps/hqZdj17iCTTJv4Bj7)

Website: Aldridge Hill Campsite

Opening hours: Mon - Fri: 8am - 5:30pm; Sat: 9am - 1pm (closed on Sun)

7. Hollands Wood Campsite

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Hollands Wood Campsite is nestled among 22 ha (54.4 ac) of oak forest and boasts large sites with level ground. It has laundry facilities, toilets and showers, dog shower and baby wash areas but there is no electricity. Thanks to the nearby oak forest, you can access footpaths and bike trails that lead into the woods. Among the attractions are the ponies roaming freely on the site and a picnic site near the Lymington River. Groups, young campers, and families will find the campsite an excellent spot for unwinding. The camp is open from April to November.

Hollands Wood Campsite

Address: Hollands Wood Campsite, Lyndhurst Rd, Brockenhurst SO42 7QH, United Kingdom (https://goo.gl/maps/mEshmwtZEkTJcuwB6)

Website: Hollands Wood Campsite

8. Holmsley Campsite, New Forest

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At Holmsley Campsite, New Forest, you will be on what was once a WWII airfield. The site features open camping grounds with stunning forest views. It packs washing facilities, showers, toilets, and pitches with electricity. There are wide open and secluded pitches all dotted with trees while the ground is covered with grass, making it a perfect playground for kids. As you camp here, you can explore the forest trails on foot or a bike. Procure camping essentials, groceries, games, and drinks from the on-site shop. Visit nearby rural villages or venture out further to Barton on Sea with its rock beach and cliff-top walks. Book your space between April and November.

Holmsley Campsite

Address: Forest Rd, Burley, Christchurch BH23 7EQ, United Kingdom (https://goo.gl/maps/tWrrR4Hh5gzRQYAs8)

Website: Holmsley Campsite

Opening hours: Mon - Fri: 8am - 5:30pm; Sat: 9am - 1pm (closed on Sun)

9. Ashurst Campsite

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Are you seeking a place to soak up the forest’s ambiance? Head to Ashurst Campsite, where 280 standard pitches await with an option of secluded or open spaces. You will be in the vicinity of cycling and walking tracks. On the day you want to relax and do nothing else, a spot under the oak trees will be perfect. Park facilities include flush toilets, dishwashing areas, chemical toilet disposal, and drinking water taps. There is no electricity on site, and the fur babies are not allowed except for lead dogs. The facility welcomes families, groups, and solo travelers and is open from April to September.

Ashurst Campsite

Address: Campsite Lyndhurst Road, Ashurst SO40 7AR, United Kingdom (https://goo.gl/maps/ZoJb4kQrbw9e4ka29)

Website: Ashurst Campsite

10. at the campsite

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Setthorns Campsite is a perfect blend between pitching ground and the wooded area. Notice how nicely the bushes and trees separate the pitches while winding paths head into the forest in all directions. While at Setthorns, you will have ponies and deer making occasional visits. Keep busy by walking the trails or cycling, and you can also visit Red House Museum and New Forest Reptile Center. Bring a chemical toilet as the site has no toilet or shower facilities. The site is open from April to December. Families and groups will enjoy fun activities at the campsite and surrounding areas.

Setthorns Campsite

Address: Setthorns Campsite, New Milton BH25 5WA, United Kingdom (https://goo.gl/maps/8dAWt4yoWbSFbmi87)

Website: Setthorns Campsite

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