Located ten minutes from the National Motor Museum Beaulieu, Matley Wood Campsite offers an almost wild camping experience in the serene New Forest National Park. Tents and tourers with their own facilities can pitch up on non electric grass pitches with the option to find your preferred spot amongst the trees. Look out for visiting wildlife such as ponies and donkeys, and enjoy exploring the great range of nearby walking and cycling trails.

Why choose Matley Wood Campsite

Peaceful location with pick your own style pitches and wandering wildlife, including ponies!

Just ten minutes from National Motor Museum Beaulieu and the New Forest Wildlife Park

Almost wild camping site with spacious pitches, welcoming dogs and families!

About the site

Surrounded by ferns, open grasslands and ancient trees, this peaceful, family friendly site allows guests to immerse themselves in the outdoors. Set in a central New Forest location, there is no better spot for walking, cycling and wildlife watching. Smaller than many other sites in the area, there are just 40 non electric grass pitches onsite. Suitable for tents, trailer tents, campervans, caravans, RVs and motorhomes, each measures 9m x 9m and allows up to six guests. You will also be able to pick your own spot amongst the trees as pitches are unallocated. There are also pitches available for seasonal use. If you want to enjoy a spot of al fresco cooking, you are welcome to bring your own charcoal or gas BBQ along, you will just need to ensure it is raised from the ground. Campfires, fire pits and disposable BBQs are prohibited. Dogs are also welcome onsite, with up to three four-legged friends permitted per pitch. Check in is at neighbouring site Denny Wood. Please note, all guests must have access to their own chemical toilet as there are no toilets and showers onsite.

The site is open for bank holiday weekends and between 1st July and 30th September.

"The wildlife was lovely to see"

Andrew M

"The campsite was perfect"

Richard T

"A peaceful site with lots of walks around and beautiful scenery"

Willow R

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What facilities are at Matley Wood Campsite?

Accessible facilities

Allow commercial vans

Allow pets on site

Café / restaurant / takeaway

Drinking water

Family friendly

Shop

Showers

Toilets

W.C. disposal

WiFi

Peaceful

RV pitches

Please note, the site offers no toilet or shower facilities so your own chemical toilet is required.

The village of Lyndhurst can also be found a five minute drive away with a Co-op, The Fox and Hounds pub, plus other other eateries and shops.

There are 36 accommodation options on-site

Bookable pitches and accommodation options

Aerial of the non electric grass pitches

35 x Non Electric Grass Pitches

Max 6 people

Grass 9m x 9m pitches without electric. Suitable for tents, roof tents, trailer tents, campervans, caravans, RVs and motorhomes.

Other accommodation

Seasonal Pitches

Pitches available for seasonal use.

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Excellent site

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Janette R

Motorhome - Non Electric Grass PitchesAug 2025

Excellent woodland site.

Great little site and warden

Recommends site

Grant W

Sprinter-Type Campervan - Non Electric Grass PitchesJul 2025

We have just spent a weekend at Matley in our CV20 Camper Can and it was exactly what we needed - super relaxing and laid-back. The site itself is lovely and peaceful, nestled right on the edge of the forest, offering plenty of scenic walks, including ones to Lyndhurst and the surrounding areas. The atmosphere was incredibly friendly, with a good mix of season pitch holders and couples, making for a quiet and welcoming environment. Terry, the site warden, really stood out. He was helpful, approachable, and made sure everything ran smoothly during our stay. One particular incident that impressed us was when a van of travellers tried to tailgate a new arrival. Terry handled the situation professionally, ensuring that the disruptive group was turned away without fuss. He also keep the site immaculate. All in all, Matley is a fantastic spot for a peaceful retreat. We highly recommend it to anyone looking for a quiet getaway in a beautiful spot.

Enjoy the quiet and simplicity

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Kate L

Sprinter-Type Campervan - Non Electric Grass PitchesJul 2025

Terry met us on site. Top bloke! Short briefing, then left us to find a pitch. Set up, we immediately began to enjoy the quiet and simplicity of the site. This is a back to basics site, just fresh water tap (fill up your tank if you have one before you arrive ) and elsan point and a good set of bins including one for food waste. You will need your own toilet and shower as this site has neither. Wild new forest ponies walk through regularly. Birds in every bush and tree. A lovely place to be one with nature. Plenty of paths and cycleways to explore from the site. Plenty of pubs and shops only a walk, ride or short drive away. Highly recommend this site, we will definitely be back.

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Site rules

What time is check-in and check out at Matley Wood Campsite?

Check-in is from 1pm until 8pm, check out is before 11am on your last day. Please note, check in is at neighbouring site Denny Wood.

Is Matley Wood Campsite dog-friendly?

Yes, up to three dogs are allowed per pitch.

Does Matley Wood Campsite allow BBQs and campfires?

Open fires are not permitted. Barbecues must be raised off the ground, charcoal and gas only and extinguished by 9pm. Disposable BBQs are not permitted. BBQs may be banned in hot and dry weather, due to surrounding woodlands.

Does Matley Wood Campsite allow group bookings?

The site does not accept group bookings unless by prior arrangement.

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Does Matley Wood Campsite allow awnings, gazebos or pup tents?

Awnings and gazebos are permitted for a nightly charge, pup tents are free of charge.

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Things to do on site and in the Lyndhurst area

The New Forest and the surrounding area offers visitors a great range of fun activities and family days out to enjoy. You can go horse riding and cycling in the forest or head a little further afield to one of the area's many attractions.

National Motor Museum, Beaulieu is a ten minute drive away, a great attraction for all the family. Visitors can enjoy access to both the Abbey and Palace House, along with many exhibits including the World of Top Gear!

If travelling with little ones, the popular Paultons Park Home of Peppa Pig World is a 15 minute drive from the site. Home to an adventure park, water kingdom, animals, rides, shows and attractions, there is plenty to keep the kids busy for the day.

Other nearby attractions include: