Set amongst the trees and ferns of the New Forest National Park, Ocknell Campsite offers a back to basics stay surrounded by wildlife. Spot native animals wandering past your pitch and enjoy scenic strolls leading straight from the site. With spacious non electric grass and hardstanding pitches for both tents and tourers, there is room for everyone to unwind. You will also be within a 20 minute drive of popular attractions for days out!

Why choose Ocknell Campsite

Back to basics camping and touring in the picturesque New Forest National Park

Surrounded by walking trails and free roaming wildlife including deer, horses and donkeys!

Just a 15 minute drive from Paultons Park and 20 minutes to the New Forest Wildlife Park

About the site

Immerse yourself in nature with this scenic, back to basics campsite. Nestled in the northern part of the New Forest National Park, guests will be surrounded by ancient trees, along with free-roaming wildlife such as ponies, horses, donkeys, cows and more! There are a total of 207 pitches, with the option of both non electric grass and hardstanding. Each pitch measures a spacious 9m x 9m, welcoming tents, trailer tents, campervans, caravans, RVs and motorhomes. Up to six guests are permitted per pitch, though they are unmarked and guests can find a spot to suit them as they are not allocated. There are plenty of spaces to shelter under the shade of the trees or be near to the facilities. There are also pitches available for seasonal use. Be sure to also bring the BBQ along to cook up a delicious feast, just please ensure it is either charcoal or gas and raised from the ground. Campfires, fire pits and disposable BBQs are not allowed. Four-legged friends can also join you for your stay, with up to three permitted per pitch. Please note, there are no showers onsite.

Ocknell Campsite is open from 26/03 to 29/09. Pitches from £16/night for 2 people.

"Nice and remote - but also full of life with the local animals and wildlife!"

Lewis C

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What facilities are at Ocknell Campsite?

Accessible facilities

Allow commercial vans

Allow pets on site

Café / restaurant / takeaway

Drinking water

Family friendly

Shop

Showers

Toilets

W.C. disposal

WiFi

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Facilities include toilets, washbasins and a dishwashing area, as well as charging lockers for small batteries and mobile phones. Please note, there are no showers onsite.

Within a five minute drive, you will find a selection of shops for essentials including Budgens, along with a range of pubs, such as The Sir Walter Tyrrell and The Royal Oak.

There are 189 accommodation options on-site

Bookable pitches and accommodation options

165 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. Due to the hard ground, rock pegs are advisable.

23 x Non Electric Hardstanding Pitches

Max 6 people

Hardstanding 9m x 9m pitches without electric. Suitable for tents, roof tents, trailer tents, campervans, caravans, RVs and motorhomes. Due to the hard ground, rock pegs are advisable.

Other accommodation

Seasonal Pitches

Pitches available for seasonal use.

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Barry J

VW-Type Campervan - Non Electric Grass PitchesJun 2026

Just a quick overnight trip with my son and our dog. Basic but fully functional, staff were fab, site was clean and well laid out, no showers so gives that slightly more wild feeling. Not much to keep younger kids entertained however plenty of walks and animals around so bit of nature spotting passes the time well enough. Budget friendly and well worth it, thumbs up.

First time, would stay again

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Neil M

Small Tent - Non Electric Grass PitchesJun 2026

As advertised, they don't have showers, but what they do have is perfect for short periods, or longer if you have shower facilities. Plenty of space, didn't feel crowded, and the members of staff that booked me in was pleasant and welcoming which, from experience, isn't always the case. Bonus was waking up to find the field full of grazing horses, can't get much closer to nature. Don't come expecting luxury, because it's camping, as close to bare bones as you can get whilst still having some basic facilities. I would definitely stay again.

Lovely Camping

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Annika S

Small Tent - Non Electric Grass PitchesMay 2026

Overall it was a lovely stay. I only wish the checkout time would have been bit later than 11.

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Site rules

What time is check-in and check out at Ocknell Campsite?

Check-in is from 1pm until 8pm, check out is before 11am on your last day.

Is Ocknell Campsite dog-friendly?

Yes, up to three dogs are allowed per pitch.

Does Ocknell 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.

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Does Ocknell Campsite allow awnings, gazebos or pup tents?

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

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Does Ocknell Campsites have showers?

No, the site doesn't provide showers and guests will need to bring their own shower facilities if required.

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Things to do on site and in the Fritham area

The New Forest and surrounding area offers visitors a whole 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.

The small village of Fritham is a five minute drive away, and those willing to head a little further afield will be treated to the cathedral city of Salisbury, just 30 minutes away.

If travelling with the kids, a trip to Paultons Park Home of Peppa Pig World (15 minutes) is perfect for keeping them entertained. Discover a great range of child friendly rides, along with animals, shows and themed lands!

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