New Forest Camping and Caravanning
For camping in the New Forest, there are plenty of
campsites to choose from:
Privately-run
New Forest Campsites - The largest privately run campsites offer
excellent facilities and a holiday park atmosphere. List
of New Forest Campsites.
Forestry
Commission run New Forest Campsites - These sites offer excellent
locations within the heart of the forest, but the level of facilities
is often lower than the larger privately-owned campsites. For instance,
some of the Forestry Commission's campsites do not have toilet facilities
and are for caravans and motorhomes only. See www.forestholidays.co.uk for more details or phone the national booking line on 0845 130
8224 .
Note that it is illegal to camp on the open forest and you
must camp at a designated campsite. Similarly, you may only
have a barbecue at a designated barbecue site. If you are planning
a barbecue in the New Forest, then barbecue food can be bought
from Sway Butchers, which
is convenient for many of the New Forest campsites.
Below is a summary of the campsites run by the Forestry
Commission.
Aldridge Hill
An attractive level site a mile from Brockenhurst, in a
heathland clearing bordering a small stream. (Note: this site has no toilet
facilities).
200 pitches - tents - caravans - motorhomes - drinking water
- CDP - payphone - dogs welcome.
Directions: From Brockenhurst take the Rise Road. Turn right
into Rhinefield Road and follow the signs.
Ashurst
Set in a woodland glade, this is an attractive, level campsite
in mainly open ground with some shaded areas of oakwood. Five minutes
walk from the railway station and Ashurst village. No dogs allowed.
280 pitches - tents - caravans - motorhomes - hot and cold
water - flush toilets - CDP - showers - launderette - payphone - disabled
facilities.
Directions: 5 miles south-west of Southampton on the A35.
Denny Wood/Matley Wood
Two small peaceful campsites a short drive from Lyndhurst.
Both offer the simple pleasures of natural surroundings. Denny wood is
a dog-free site. (Note: these sites have no toilet facilities.)
Denny Wood: 170 pitches - tents - caravans - motorhomes
- drinking water - CDP - dogs welcome.
Matley Wood: 70 pitches - tents - caravans - motorhomes
- drinking water - CDP - dogs welcome.
Directions: Take the B3056 from Lyndhurst. Matley Wood is
2 miles on the left; Denny Wood is 2.5 miles on the right. Reception is
at Denny Wood.
Holland Wood
Situated in beautiful oakwoods, just a ten minute walk from
Brockenhurst village, this is a spacious and level campsite. Ideal for
a family holiday.
600 pitches - tents - caravans - motorhomes - hot and cold
water - flush toilets - CDP - showers - launderette - payphone - disabled
facilities - dogs welcome - baby changing facilities.
Directions: Located off A337 Lyndhurst to Brockenhurst road,
3 miles south of Lyndhurst.
Holmsley
Close to the south-western edge of the forest, and a short
drive from the beaches of the south coast. The perfect site for a family
holiday, with lots of space for children to play, and the only Forestry
Commission site in the New Forest with toilets, showers and electrical
hookups.
700 pitches - tents - caravans - motorhomes - electric hook-ups
- hot and cold water - flush toilets - CDP - showers - launderette - children's
play area - shop and take-away - payphone - disabled facilities - dogs
welcome - reserved dog-free area - baby changing facilities.
Directions: Located off the A35 Lyndhurst - Christchurch
road, 8 miles south-west of Lyndhurst.
Longbeech and Ocknell
Both sites are to the north of the forest. Ocknell is a
heathland site with spectacular views of surrounding countryside. Nearby
Longbeech is set in an ancient beechwood.
480 pitches - tents - caravans - motorhomes - hot and cold
water (Ocknell) - flush toilets (Ocknell) - CDP - payphone - Dogs welcome
- Rallies (Note: Longbeech has no toilet facilities).
Directions: Take the B3079 off A31 at Cadnam through Brook
and Fritham.
Roundhill
An open heathland site, with plenty of space to enjoy the
freedom of the forest. Just a short drive from Beaulieu, and two miles
from Brockenhurst village.
500 pitches - tents - caravans - motorhomes - hot and cold
water - flush toilets - CDP - payphone - disabled facilities - dogs welcome
- rallies - separate motorcycle field.
Directions: Off B3055 Brockenhurst to Beaulieau road, 2
miles east of Brockenhurst.
Setthorns
An open woodland site with individual pitches nestling among
pine and oak trees, Setthorns provides the essentials for an enjoyable
holiday, close to nature. As well as hook-ups, the site has very popular
select pitches which offer more space, a picnic table and bench and an
electrical hook-up. (Note: this site has no toilet facilities.)
320 pitches - tents - caravans - motorhomes - electric hook-ups
- select pitches - drinking water - CDP - payphone - dogs welcome.
Directions: Signposted from A35 (Lyndhurst to Christchurch
road), 7 miles south-west of Lyndhurst.
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