Please note that this site doesn't provide toilets or showers and so guests must bring their own facilities.
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 you'll love it at 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 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
The site is open for bank holiday weekends and between 1st July and 3rd September.
There are 41 accommodation options on-site
Bookable pitches and accommodation options









40 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.
Site tariff
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