Woodlands Camping

View prices & book 9.3 151 reviews
Sunny days in the wildflower meadow
The clearing
Spacious pitch
Mayday 2

  • Small Greener Camping Club site on the edge of the South Downs
  • A 20-minute drive from Winchester; half an hour from Marwell Zoo
  • Spacious pitches on a working farm; campfire wood for sale
Splendid Hampshire countryside views and plenty of peace and quiet are what’s on offer at Woodlands Camping. This small-scale pop-up site is just on the northern edge of the South Downs National Park about five minutes’ drive south of the village of Ropley. If you’re after clubhouses, arcades and on-site entertainment you’ll want to look elsewhere: this site on a working farm is all about the fresh air, the rural peace and the lovely views. The folk that run the site have deliberately limited the number of pitches available in order to ensure plenty of space for everyone, and kept the amenities to just the essentials of toilets, showers and a washing-up area. There’s a ‘leave no trace’ policy in place here, with guests all encouraged to do their bit to preserve the environment around them (and that stretches to being asked not to feed the farm’s horses, as much as they might bat their eyelashes at you in hope…) Campfires and barbecues are permitted but you’ll need to keep them in a suitable container off the ground; there’s wood available to buy on site from locally managed woodland. Pick up supplies for your barbecue (or picnics while you’re out exploring the countryside) at the village store, or head to the bigger supermarkets in Winchester or Petersfield, both about 20 minutes’ drive away.

Site type

Tent pitches 15
Motorhome pitches 6
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 1
Rent a tent 2
Open now
Opens 1 February
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
  • 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).
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • This is a quiet site: no music is allowed.
  • Group bookings of 12 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • Group bookings of 6 or more units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
  • If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
  • Continental touring caravans (caravans built with the passenger door on the right-hand side) are not permitted.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Sun 1 Feb to

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9
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9
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9
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5

93% would recommend this site to a friend

89% would stay here again

What customers say

This peaceful, spacious campsite offers a natural, "wild camping" feel with generous pitches. Guests praise the quiet atmosphere, beautiful surroundings, and friendly, helpful host. Facilities are basic but clean, with many appreciating the eco-friendly approach. Ideal for those seeking a relaxing escape from daily life. Some minor issues with facilities or water were noted but generally well-handled.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews. Last updated 09/06/2026

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Solitary campsite…

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The Clearing non-electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Solitary campsite

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely time again as always .

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The Clearing non-electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Peaceful, quiet and ideal for time away from the daily grind and recharge your batteries. If you need some time away or just a stop gap this is a lovely place to stay.

Disliked Nothing to dislike.

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Last minute trip for family event- better camping than an air bnb

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Littlewood non-electric forest floor tent pitch (wild)

Liked Such a beautiful site
Really well cared for
Outstanding beauty within the site and around
Feel so lucky to have stumbled upon here
Good facilities and helpful, kind host who accommodated and communicated fantasticaly
Warm shower and clean facilities
Bring a light for the loo if you struggle navigating in dim light :)

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Best camp site we’ve been to in all our years of camping.

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The Meadow non-electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Wonderful campsite. It was well maintained with toilets and showers cleaned regularly and well stocked with toilet roll etc.
The pitches were a good size and they don’t pack too many people in so there is plenty of free space for playing.
It’s a lovely quiet spot, and they don’t allow music or large groups so everyone can enjoy the peace and quiet.
The surrounding area has some lovely countryside and walks.

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Wonderful find, probably top of the list to re-visit

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Littlewood non-electric forest floor tent pitch (wild)

Liked The perfect getaway! A little sanctuary in the woods, making it so easy to relax and disconnect from the world for a while.

The host was wonderful, chatty and there to help. We will definitely be returning!

The facilities were perfectly adequate for the style of site, and there was even a shower.

Disliked It happened to be a heat wave when we were camping. If we had known that at the time of booking we probably wouldn't have gone ahead, but the woods were noticably cooler than the surrounding fields and we were able to stay comfortable

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excellent, will come again

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The Meadow non-electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked plenty of room, good facilities, very helpful owner

Disliked nothing, apart from the rain !

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The clearing is a wonderful space…

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The Meadow non-electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked The clearing is a wonderful space for a group of families with children

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: You're very welcome indeed, and thanks for your kind words, it was lovely to see how you all enjoyed the space. hope to welcome you back some time soon.. J

Great site with big pitches and…

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The Clearing non-electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Great site with big pitches and clean facilities… really friendly and helpful owner

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: glad you enjoyed your stay, hope to welcome you back soon..J

Excellent with clean facilities.

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The Clearing non-electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Spacious pitches with plenty of privacy. Lovely walks, peaceful and very quiet ..
100% recommend if you want to have a bit of nature and away from the rat race.

Disliked Nothing

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From the manager: Its lovely to see you every time you come back... glad you enjoy the place. :)

lovely wild campsite in a beautiful part of the country

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Littlewood non-electric forest floor tent pitch (wild)

Liked Beautiful wood with bluebells and birdsong
Plenty of space
Wonderful walks

Disliked nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again


Features

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 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 Tents for hire Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

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

Themes

Budget/backpacker Forest Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Farm Small (11-25 pitches)

Accessibility

Uneven terrain; gravel or loose mud

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Surf school nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Seasonal pitches

Location

Woodlands Camping

The Plantation

Woodlands

Ropley

Hampshire

England

SO24 0JH

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

51.05708°N
1.09721°W

Route directions

It is best to access the site via The Plantation. Use what3words (crinkled.snacks.situated) rather than the postcode. Please note that access to Woodlands Camping is via a shared access track through an active equine site. The speed limit is restricted to 5mph.

Nearest transport

Coach
8 mi Dragon Street
8 mi Dragon Street
9.3 mi Broadway Guildhall
Rail
7.6 mi Petersfield Rail Station
8.7 mi Alton Rail Station
9 mi Liss Rail Station
Ferry
16.7 mi Hamble-le-Rice Ferry Landing
16.7 mi Warsash Ferry Landing
17 mi Portsmouth Continental Ferry Terminal
Airport
13.6 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

That South Downs location means lots of scope for walks and bike rides in gorgeous scenery. If you don’t know where to start, perhaps head for popular spots like the Queen Elizabeth Country Park or Harting Down (both about a half-hour drive) or park in West Meon (10 minutes) for a walk on the 10-mile Meon Valley Trail. There are plenty of options for different days out too: literary fans may like to drop in at Jane Austen’s House (15 minutes), while those with more of a scientific outlook explore the exhibits at Winchester Science Centre & Planetarium (15 minutes). National Trust estates at Hinton Ampner (15 minutes) and Uppark (half an hour) are worth visiting as well. The exotic animals, activities and adventure playgrounds make Marwell Zoo (half an hour) a top pick for family outings, and there are plenty of interesting things to seek out in Winchester (20 minutes) too. For a more relaxed outing, maybe a steam-powered ride on the Mid Hants Railway Watercress Line (15 minutes) will fit the bill?

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Hillhead 17.7 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Lee-On-Solent 18.3 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Eastney 19 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Southsea East 19.2 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Beachlands West 19.4 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Mid-Hants Railway 'Watercress Line' 3.5 mi

Jane Austen's House 7.1 mi

INTECH Science Centre & Planetarium 7.3 mi

Winchester Cathedral 9.4 mi

Uppark House and Garden 11.6 mi

National Trust

Hinton Ampner 2.5 mi

Winchester City Mill 9.2 mi

Uppark House and Garden 11.5 mi

Hindhead Commons and The Devil's Punch Bowl Caf� 16.3 mi

The Vyne 17.1 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

BRAMDEAN HOUSE 1.4 mi

Battle of Cheriton, 1644 2.2 mi

Cheriton and the Civil War Battlefields 3.4 mi

Cheriton - Gander Down - Tichborne - Cheriton 3.4 mi

OLD ALRESFORD HOUSE 3.8 mi

Local events

  • Wickham Festival (Thursday, 30 July 2026 – Thursday, 30 July 2026)

    Fareham, Hampshire 11.4 mi

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

    Southampton, Hampshire 17.3 mi

  • Goodwood Festival of Speed (Thursday, 9 July 2026 – Thursday, 9 July 2026)

    Chichester, West Sussex 20.1 mi

  • Farnborough International Airshow (Monday, 20 July 2026 – Monday, 20 July 2026)

    Farnborough, Hampshire 20.6 mi

  • Isle of Wight Festival (Thursday, 18 June 2026 – Thursday, 18 June 2026)

    Newport, Isle Of Wight 25.8 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 Woodlands Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Woodlands Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Woodlands Camping? That South Downs location means lots of scope for walks and bike rides in gorgeous scenery. If you don’t know where to start, perhaps head for popular spots like the Queen Elizabeth … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Woodlands Camping?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  12:30 p.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  12:30 p.m.

    For the Littlewood pitches, from 1 October to 31 March guests must arrive by 4pm to access these while still daylight.

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  • How much does it cost to stay at Woodlands Camping? From £25 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.