Campsites in the New Forest

47 campsites in the New Forest

Back of Beyond Touring Park, St Leonards, Ringwood, DorsetBack of Beyond Touring Park, St Leonards, Ringwood, Dorset
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Back of Beyond Touring Park

St Leonards, Ringwood, Dorset

Adult only site at the gateway to Dorset and the New Forest. Just 20 minutes to the coast and Bournemouth.

4.72 /5

Hill Cottage Farm Camping and Caravan Park, Alderholt, Fordingbridge, HampshireHill Cottage Farm Camping and Caravan Park, Alderholt, Fordingbridge, Hampshire
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Hill Cottage Farm Camping and Caravan Park

Alderholt, Fordingbridge, Hampshire

A 5 star dog friendly park set within 40 acres of countryside by the New Forest and in reach of the South Coast.

4.79 /5

Setthorns Campsite, New Milton, HampshireSetthorns Campsite, New Milton, Hampshire
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Setthorns Campsite

New Milton, Hampshire

Secluded, simple campsite in the woodland of the New Forest. Surrounded by wildlife and walking trails.

4.82 /5

Hollands Wood Campsite, Brockenhurst, HampshireHollands Wood Campsite, Brockenhurst, Hampshire
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Hollands Wood Campsite

Brockenhurst, Hampshire

Family and dog friendly camping. Five minutes to Brockenhurst with miles of walking and cycling routes from site.

Roundhill Campsite, Brockenhurst, HampshireRoundhill Campsite, Brockenhurst, Hampshire
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Roundhill Campsite

Brockenhurst, Hampshire

A peaceful campsite with wild ponies and donkeys roaming. Five minutes to Brockenhurst and 15 minutes to Lymington.

St Leonards Farm Caravan and Camping Park, West Moors, Ferndown, DorsetSt Leonards Farm Caravan and Camping Park, West Moors, Ferndown, Dorset
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St Leonards Farm Caravan and Camping Park

West Moors, Ferndown, Dorset

Family friendly camping, touring and glamping near the Jurassic Coast, in easy reach of the New Forest.

4.6 /5

The Old Airfield, Burley, HampshireThe Old Airfield, Burley, Hampshire
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The Old Airfield

Burley, Hampshire

An idyllic family friendly campsite in the heart of the New Forest, spacious grass pitches and close to beaches.

4.5 /5

Lepe Beach Campsite, Exbury, HampshireLepe Beach Campsite, Exbury, Hampshire
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Lepe Beach Campsite

Exbury, Hampshire

Enjoy stunning views of the Solent at this back-to-basics family campsite, located just 150 yards from Lepe Beach.

4.68 /5

Hill Farm Caravan and Camping Park, Sherfield English, Romsey, HampshireHill Farm Caravan and Camping Park, Sherfield English, Romsey, Hampshire
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Hill Farm Caravan and Camping Park

Sherfield English, Romsey, Hampshire

Dog friendly camping and touring by the New Forest and Paultons Park, ideal for Salisbury and naval Southampton.

4.59 /5

Avon Tyrrell Activity Centre, Bransgore, Christchurch, HampshireAvon Tyrrell Activity Centre, Bransgore, Christchurch, Hampshire
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Avon Tyrrell Activity Centre

Bransgore, Christchurch, Hampshire

Family friendly outdoor activity centre set in the New Forest. Enjoy paddleboarding, bike hire, archery and more!

4.41 /5

Holmsley Campsite, Bransgore, Christchurch, DorsetHolmsley Campsite, Bransgore, Christchurch, Dorset
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Holmsley Campsite

Bransgore, Christchurch, Dorset

Peaceful campsite on a former airfield in the New Forest. Onsite shop and play park, just 15 minutes to the beach!

Jubilee Camping, Damerham, Fordingbridge, HampshireJubilee Camping, Damerham, Fordingbridge, Hampshire
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Jubilee Camping

Damerham, Fordingbridge, Hampshire

A quiet, 25-acre rural campsite on the edge of the New Forest, just ten minutes to Fordingbridge. Groups welcome.

4.71 /5

Muddycreek Campsite, Milford on Sea, HampshireMuddycreek Campsite, Milford on Sea, Hampshire
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Muddycreek Campsite

Milford on Sea, Hampshire

A relaxed site with good old fashioned campfire camping in the New Forest, perfect for a family getaway

4.79 /5

Ashurst Campsite, Ashurst, HampshireAshurst Campsite, Ashurst, Hampshire
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Ashurst Campsite

Ashurst, Hampshire

Family friendly campsite in the New Forest. Within a ten minute walk of pubs, a train station and scenic trails!

Gambledown Farm, Sherfield English, Romsey, HampshireGambledown Farm, Sherfield English, Romsey, Hampshire
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Gambledown Farm

Sherfield English, Romsey, Hampshire

Family and dog-friendly glamping in en-suite safari tents by the New Forest and Paulton's Theme Park.

4.87 /5

Lepe Meadows Campsite, Blackfield, HampshireLepe Meadows Campsite, Blackfield, Hampshire
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Lepe Meadows Campsite

Blackfield, Hampshire

Family friendly with exciting on-site activities. Bell tents available. Close to Lepe Beach.

4.58 /5

Aldridge Hill Campsite, Brockenhurst, HampshireAldridge Hill Campsite, Brockenhurst, Hampshire
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Aldridge Hill Campsite

Brockenhurst, Hampshire

Back to basics site in the New Forest, five minutes to Brockenhurst. Streamside location with visiting wildlife!

Matley Wood Campsite, Lyndhurst, HampshireMatley Wood Campsite, Lyndhurst, Hampshire
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Matley Wood Campsite

Lyndhurst, Hampshire

Almost wild camping and touring, ten minutes from Beaulieu. Set in the New Forest, great for wildlife spotting!

Longbeech Campsite, Fritham, HampshireLongbeech Campsite, Fritham, Hampshire
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Longbeech Campsite

Fritham, Hampshire

Peaceful and tranquil back to basics campsite in the New Forest surrounded by ancient beechwood. For adults only.

Denny Wood Campsite, Lyndhurst, HampshireDenny Wood Campsite, Lyndhurst, Hampshire
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Denny Wood Campsite

Lyndhurst, Hampshire

Peaceful, almost wild camping in a secluded spot in the New Forest. Spot free-roaming wild animals onsite!

Ocknell Campsite, Fritham, HampshireOcknell Campsite, Fritham, Hampshire
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Ocknell Campsite

Fritham, Hampshire

Back to basics camping and touring in the New Forest. Surrounded by free roaming wildlife and walking trails.

Green Hill Farm Holiday Village, Landford, Salisbury, WiltshireGreen Hill Farm Holiday Village, Landford, Salisbury, Wiltshire
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Green Hill Farm Holiday Village

Landford, Salisbury, Wiltshire

5-star glamping within the New Forest. Featuring luxury safari tents and shepherd's huts overlooking the lake!

4.81 /5

Fernwood Glamping, Ringwood, HampshireFernwood Glamping, Ringwood, Hampshire
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Fernwood Glamping

Ringwood, Hampshire

Charming shepherd's hut and gypsy wagon, ideal for couples and families. Perfect for exploring the New Forest.

4.95 /5

Midgham Farm, Fordingbridge, HampshireMidgham Farm, Fordingbridge, Hampshire
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Midgham Farm

Fordingbridge, Hampshire

Rustic, off-grid glamping experience close to the New Forest. Meet all the farm animals!

Verwood, New Forest Camping and Caravanning Club Site, Wimborne, DorsetVerwood, New Forest Camping and Caravanning Club Site, Wimborne, Dorset
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Verwood, New Forest Camping and Caravanning Club Site

Wimborne, Dorset

The seaside resorts of the south coast and the beautiful New Forest are within easy reach of this tranquil site.

Lytton Lawn, Milford on Sea, HampshireLytton Lawn, Milford on Sea, Hampshire

Lytton Lawn

Milford on Sea, Hampshire

Set in 8 acres of well-maintained parkland, Lytton Lawn offers spectacular views of the Isle of Wight and Solent.

Oakdene Forest Park, Ringwood, HampshireOakdene Forest Park, Ringwood, Hampshire

Oakdene Forest Park

Ringwood, Hampshire

Back to nature camping at a New Forest family park with a pool, gym, restaurant, entertainment and fab activities.

Long Meadow Campsite, Brockenhurst, HampshireLong Meadow Campsite, Brockenhurst, Hampshire

Long Meadow Campsite

Brockenhurst, Hampshire

Camping, touring and glamping in the heart of the New Forest. Direct access to walking trails with visiting deer!

Harry's Field, Frogham, Fordingbridge, HampshireHarry's Field, Frogham, Fordingbridge, Hampshire

Harry's Field

Frogham, Fordingbridge, Hampshire

Tranquil pop-up campsite in the New Forest with bell tent glamping, run by campers for campers. Campfires allowed.

Red Shoot Camping Park, Ringwood, HampshireRed Shoot Camping Park, Ringwood, Hampshire

Red Shoot Camping Park

Ringwood, Hampshire

Nestled in the New Forest this dog and family friendly site is just under 30 minutes from the Bournemouth coast.

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FAQ

With its stunning national park scenery, quaint villages and free-roaming ponies, the part of Hampshire has plenty to keep everyone entertained. There are dozens of great campsites and these 10 are some of the very best.

Brockenhurst, Ashurst, Lymington and Ringwood are some of the New Forest's most popular places to camp.

Around four out of five campsites in the New Forest allow pets. Browse a list of dog friendly sites here.

A number of New Forest campsites and holiday parks offer swimming pools. Browse a list of sites here.

There are several 5 star campsites in the New Forest, and the best are listed here.

Around 15% of campsites in the New Forest are open all year round. Browse a list of sites here.

While most New Forest campsites are family friendly, there are a selection that are are adult only. Browse a list of sites here.

More than half of campsites in the New Forest are near pubs. Check out our list here.

More than half of campsites in the New Forest offer electric hook-up, and you can book these here.

There are 15+ sites in the New Forest offering glamping holidays. Find a range of camping pods, safari tents and more here.

Things to do when camping in the New Forest

With its stunning mix of ancient woodlands, heathland, rivers and valley mires, the New Forest National Park is a very popular holiday destination for people who love camping and the outdoors. This scenic park is home to a variety of wildlife and is famous for the animals that wander freely and graze the land, including the iconic new forest ponies, cattle, donkeys and, at certain times of the year, pigs. The park also boasts pretty villages and an unspoilt coastline. What more could you ask for?

The New Forest’s highlights include

  • The New Forest National Park
  • Beaulieu
  • Lyndhurst

Picture perfect surroundings

The real reason visitors flock to the New Forest is the stunning landscape. Essentially it’s crammed with chocolate box style cottages hidden away among the ancient trees, so the views to be had are spectacular.

Hatchet Pond, Balmer Lawn, and Bolton's bench are all popular picnic sites in the heart of this beautiful space. The impressive Knightwood Oak is the largest and most famous oak tree in this national park. 

With all the fun happening inland, it is easy to forget that the New Forest has a coastline to be enjoyed. Lepe County Park has a great beach, a welcoming seaside café and stunning views across the Solent to the Isle of Wight.

The ancient seaport of Lymington, the market town of Ringwood and the quaint village of Buckler's Hard are all lovely days out, offering period architecture and historic sights.

Active exploring

The New Forest is best enjoyed by getting out of the car and getting active. There are a huge number of walking routes in the park to suit everyone from self-declared couch potatoes to fitness freaks. Cycling is a very popular way of exploring the forest - there are over 160km of well-marked cycle routes in the park and it is easy to hire a bike in any of the towns.

Horse riders enjoy open access to the majority of the park and there are a number of riding stables based here. Plus, it won’t take you long to find a wild pony to watch, horses rule the roost in these parts.

The region has a good selection of golf clubs and courses all set in picturesque surrounds.

Once you’ve worked up an appetite, there are numerous restaurants, pubs and tea rooms in the New Forest featuring dishes using fresh local produce. Several Taste Trails allow you to sample the delicious cuisine while exploring the beautiful environment.

The area is home to several vineyards and breweries but above all New Forest Cider deserves a mention as it produces traditional cider the old fashioned way. Travellers in the village of Burley can taste the unpasteurised cider from barrels, chock full of local English apples, before they buy.

Other attractions

The village of Beaulieu is home to one of the UK's most popular attractions and makes for a really great day out. Admission to Beaulieu allows you to visit the famous National Motor Museum, the beautiful Palace House and Gardens, Beaulieu Abbey and the World of Top Gear so it really is a car lover’s paradise.

As if there wasn’t enough motoring in the area already, the Sammy Miller Motorcycle Museum and Beaulieu National Motor Museum each house an incredible collection of vehicles guaranteed to excite fans of racing, Top Gear and James Bond.

There are fabulous gardens to explore at both Furzey Gardens and Exbery Gardens, plus a steam railway to get you in the retro spirit.

There are a host of historical attractions lying just outside and easily accessible from the National Park. Hurst Castle and Highcliffe Castle are both historical highlights.

Lyndhurst is very much the centre of activity in the national park and there you can browse the New Forest Centre and Museum.

Also nestled in Lyndhurst is the Church of St Michael and All Angels, where Alice Liddell, the inspiration for Alice in Wonderland, is buried. Why not pay your respects for her colourful journey.

Animal loving children will enjoy the New Forest Wildlife Park, New Forest Deer Safari, and New Forest Reptile Centre, all located within the national park. Also worth a visit is the nearby Marwell Zoo and Liberty's Owl Raptor and Reptile Centre.

Bolderwood Deer Sanctuary delicvers on its promise to bring you up close with these shy creatures, and you can wander among deer and spend the day enjoying the landscape.

Paultons Family Theme Park is filled with fun rides, games and attractions. Young ones attached to Peppa Pig will especially love Peppa Pig World, featuring play areas and rides for younger children.