Setthorns Campsite

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  • Hampshire family campsite near Sway in the New Forest National Park
  • Half an hour to Peppa Pig World; 20 minutes to National Motor Museum
  • Simple woodland pitches with access to marked walking trails
Sitting amid tall trees and dense greenery, Setthorns Campsite is pretty much completely hidden in the New Forest National Park. This Hampshire site isn't far from New Milton, but the pitches are so well concealed that it’s hard to know where the site ends and the forest begins. Winding paths and trails loop through the woodland, branching off in all directions to spacious pitches. And with trees all around, it’s easy to take off on foot or by bike for your next adventure along way-marked woodland routes, or follow the disused railway line just minutes from the site. Pitching a tent at Setthorns also puts you in pole position to spot all the New Forest wildlife, including free-roaming ponies and deer, rare wild birds and small mammals like rabbits and hares, as they go about their daily lives in the forest’s heathland and woodland. Sway (five minutes’ drive) is the nearest village, with a couple of pubs as well as a small supermarket for stocking up on basics. Pretty-as-a-picture Brockenhurst (10 minutes) and medieval Lyndhurst (15 minutes) both have a plentiful selection of shops, restaurants and pubs. And quiet and peaceful it may be, this site is also close to popular family attractions such as Peppa Pig World and the National Motor Museum, Beaulieu. It's very much worth noting that there are no shower or toilet facilities at this site, therefore your own chemical toilet facilities are essential.

Site type

Touring caravan pitches 133
Tent pitches 14
Motorhome pitches 133
Open all year
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Tourist board rating

Please note
  • This site has no on-site toilet facilities.
  • This site has no on-site shower facilities.
  • This site has no on-site toilet and shower facilities.

Admission

  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Dogs

  • The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).

General

  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • Customers must have their own chemical toilet and toilet tent (one per pitch) if not contained within a touring or tent unit already. Customers without facilities will not be allowed entry.

Languages spoken

English

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Accommodation

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2 adults
0 children
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Dogs allowed

Reviews

9.1

Overall rating from 311 Pitchup.com customers

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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Forest

93% would recommend this site to a friend

91% would stay here again

What customers say

This campsite offers a peaceful, back-to-nature experience deep within the New Forest. Pitches are well-spaced and private, surrounded by woodland, and guests appreciate the abundance of wildlife and direct access to walking and cycling trails. The site is noted for its friendly and helpful staff. However, it has no toilet or shower facilities, and mobile signal is generally poor. Some guests mentioned potholes on access tracks and a lack of pitch allocation can lead to a free-for-all on arrival.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Would recommend and would def stay again but out of season / holidays.

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Anonymous

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Location perfect for a multitude of great dog walks.
Clean site.

Disliked Some pitches closer together than 6m. Inconsiderate campers making noise after hours!
Zero phone signal - as a lone camper this is purely from a safety aspect.
Could have been more signposting of sway circular walk as no phone signal to access apps.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Definitely be back

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Anonymous

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Stunning location we loved it

Disliked Nothing to dislike

Recommend to friends Visit again

Toller Platz, netter Betreiber! Frischwasser,Abwasser und WC…

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Anonymous

Non-electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Toller Platz, netter Betreiber!
Frischwasser,Abwasser und WC leeren ist alles möglich.

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We love the location…

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Jackie C. 3 reviews

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked We love the location

Recommend to friends Visit again

We'll definitely be back.

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 Michelle S. 1 review

Non-electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Beautiful to be right in the forest .
It was nice tobe able to choose our own pitch. It was very secluded and close enough to water and waste disposal.

Disliked Nothing

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Well recommended to spend peaceful time in private spots among trees

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 Marie B. 1 review

Non-electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Quiet, friendly staff, spaciousness, stayed cooler in hot days due to trees and shades. Possibility to stay on departure day for £5 charge for the day till 5pm on the same spot.

Disliked Can’t think of anything

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Peace and quiet…

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Anonymous

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Peace and quiet

Recommend to friends Visit again

Highly recommended for anyone seeking peace.

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 Matthias S. 6 reviews

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked The campsite is very easy to reach, and the welcome is incredibly friendly—you feel at home right away. The facilities are excellent; everything you need is there. The quiet location is a real highlight, offering plenty of privacy and a chance to truly unwind. There is a pub within easy walking distance—perfect for a relaxing evening. And for those who love the New Forest, the proximity is a real bonus—ideal for day trips. Highly recommended for anyone seeking peace and quiet without wanting to be completely isolated!

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The most beautiful location away from…

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Anonymous

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked The most beautiful location away from all the hussle and bustle just nature at it's finest . Great cycle paths and walking . 10-15 minute drive to other places.

Recommend to friends Visit again

So beautiful!…

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Anonymous

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Liked So beautiful!

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Features

Dogs allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Peaceful Walkers' paradise

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Large (51-200 pitches)

Accessibility

Uneven terrain; gravel or loose mud

Nearby leisure

Cycle hire nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Seasonal pitches Tourer storage facilities

Location

Setthorns Campsite

Wootton

New Milton

Hampshire

England

BH25 5WA

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

50.8016°N
1.6282°W

Route directions

Please note: some sat nav systems lead to New Milton if the site postcode is used. Programme sat navs for Sway instead.

Nearest transport

Coach
2.8 mi Brockenhurst College
2.9 mi Brockenhurst College
3.6 mi Post Office
Rail
1.4 mi Sway Rail Station
2.6 mi Brockenhurst Rail Station
3.4 mi New Milton Rail Station
Ferry
5.3 mi Lymington Pier Ferry Terminal
7.3 mi Mudeford Quay Ferry Landing
7.5 mi Hengistbury Head Ferry Landing
Airport
9.1 mi Bournemouth International Airport
15.6 mi Southampton Airport

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

You’ll never run short of ideas when staying in the New Forest. Go horse riding, cycling (you can hire bikes locally too) or hiking in the woodland; try your hand at archery, bushcraft and combat games at New Forest Activities (20 minutes); or go wild on the waterslides at Romsey Rapids Sports Complex (half an hour, a good rainy day idea too). For more cultural pursuits, have a nose around the Georgian docks and cottages at Buckler's Hard (25 minutes) on the Beaulieu River, or step back in time to the days of Henry VIII and take a ferry from Keyhaven to Hurst Castle (both 20 minutes) overlooking The Solent. A must for petrolheads, the Sammy Miller Motorcycle Museum (10 minutes) has a vast collection of racing bikes, or you could take a tour of the vintage cars at the National Motor Museum, Beaulieu (20 minutes). However, if kids are part of your holiday package, they’ll doubtless be clamouring to get to the myriad rides and attractions at Paultons Park, Home of Peppa Pig World (half an hour).

Food and drink

  • The Silver Hind Pub 1.5 mi
  • Hare and Hounds Pub 1.6 mi
  • The Rising Sun Pub 1.7 mi
  • Old Station Tea Rooms Restaurant 2 mi
  • The Plough Inn Pub 2 mi
  • The Filly Inn Pub 2.5 mi
  • Pig Beer Bewery & Tap Room Pub 2.5 mi
  • Dynasty Indian Cuisine Restaurant 2.5 mi
  • White Tails Restaurant 2.5 mi
  • The Buttery at the Brock and Bruin Restaurant 2.6 mi

Groceries

  • Morrisons Supermarket 3.5 mi
  • Marks & Spencer Food Supermarket 3.6 mi
  • Tesco Supermarket 3.6 mi
  • New Forest Cider Off-licence 3.6 mi
  • ALDI Supermarket 3.7 mi
  • Lidl Supermarket 4 mi
  • Old Milton Food & Wine Off-licence 4.1 mi
  • Priory Wines Off-licence 4.2 mi
  • Waitrose Supermarket 4.6 mi
  • Majestic Off-licence 4.6 mi

Parks and play

  • Tiptoe Green park 1.7 mi
  • MUGA Playground 2.4 mi
  • Hordle Recreation Ground park 2.7 mi
  • Hordle Playground 2.8 mi
  • Golden Hill park 3 mi
  • Acacia Play Park Playground 3.1 mi
  • Ashley Recreation Ground park 3.2 mi
  • Dudley Avenue Recreation Ground park 3.3 mi
  • New Milton Recreation Ground park 3.6 mi
  • Buckland Gardens Playground 4 mi

Family days out

  • Naked Man 1.4 mi
  • Burley Villa School of Riding 2.1 mi
  • 'Goliath' Giant Sequoia 2.9 mi
  • Giant Sequoia 2.9 mi
  • Ballard Water Meadow 3.2 mi
  • Deer Sanctuary 3.2 mi
  • Deputy Surveyors Oak 3.8 mi
  • Knightwood Oak 3.9 mi
  • The Kingdom Of Waywood 4.6 mi
  • Foxlease House (Girl Guides) 4.7 mi

Public transport

  • St Judes Chapel 1.3 mi
  • Sway Village Hall 1.3 mi
  • Middle Road 1.3 mi
  • Sway Station 1.4 mi
  • Sway Rail Station 1.4 mi
  • Durnstown 1.6 mi
  • Tiptoe School 1.6 mi
  • Hare and Hounds 1.6 mi
  • Hare & Hounds 1.6 mi
  • Sway Set Thorns 1.6 mi

Beaches

  • Brockenhurst Beach 3 mi

What’s nearby

  • Brokenhurst Manor Golf Club Golf course 1.7 mi
  • Hoburne Holiday Park Bashley Golf course 2.3 mi
  • Burley Golf Club Golf course 3 mi
  • Barton on Sea Golf Club Golf course 4.6 mi
  • Chewton Glen Hotel Executive Course Golf course 4.6 mi
  • Walhampton Golf Club Golf course 5.2 mi
  • Berthon Marina 5.2 mi
  • Lymington Yacht Haven Marina 5.6 mi
  • Highcliffe Castle Golf Club Golf course 5.9 mi
  • New Forest Golf Club Golf course 6 mi

Local services

  • Loaders Garage Fuel station 2.4 mi
  • Brockenhurst Surgery Doctors 2.4 mi
  • Day Lewis Pharmacy 2.5 mi
  • Esso Fuel station 2.5 mi
  • Shell Hordle Fuel station 2.8 mi
  • Hordle Pharmacy 2.8 mi
  • Ashley Pharmacy 3.1 mi
  • Lloyds Pharmacy 3.4 mi
  • The Arnewood Practice Doctors 3.4 mi
  • New Milton Medical Center Doctors 3.4 mi

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Must see

Exbury Gardens and Steam Railway 5.4 mi

Highcliffe Castle 5.7 mi

Beaulieu National Motor Museum 7.8 mi

Fort Victoria Country Park 8 mi

Needles Park - Heritage Attractions Ltd 9.6 mi

National Trust

The Needles Old Battery and New Battery 9.9 mi

Newtown Old Town Hall 11.5 mi

Mottistone Manor Garden 13.9 mi

Brighstone Shop and Museum 14.9 mi

Brownsea Island 16.4 mi

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

The Naked Man - New Forest 0.6 mi

RHINEFIELD HOUSE 2.1 mi

Setley - Beaulieu Heath - Setley 2.4 mi

New Forest - Brockenhurst - Ober Heath - Brockenhurst 3.1 mi

BROCKENHURST PARK 3.2 mi

Local events

  • Southampton Boat Show (Friday, 18 September 2026 – Friday, 18 September 2026)

    Southampton, Hampshire 11.8 mi

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Setthorns Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Setthorns Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Setthorns Campsite? You’ll never run short of ideas when staying in the New Forest. Go horse riding, cycling (you can hire bikes locally too) or hiking in the woodland; try your hand at archery, … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Setthorns Campsite?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Setthorns Campsite? From £16 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.