Woodlands Camping

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Sunny days in the wildflower meadow
Sunny days in the wildflower meadow
The clearing
Spacious pitch
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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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Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

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2 adults
0 children
0 dogs

Reviews

9.2

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Peaceful

94% would recommend this site to a friend

89% would stay here again

What customers say

A peaceful, secluded campsite with a 'wild camping' feel, offering spacious pitches and opportunities for campfires. Visitors praised the natural surroundings, abundant wildlife, and the friendly, helpful host, Jason. Facilities are basic but generally clean, including eco-friendly options. Located near Rogate Bike Park and with access to countryside walks. Some minor issues with facility maintenance and water availability were noted, alongside a preference for the site's quiet, unplugged nature over organised entertainment.

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lovely wild campsite in a beautiful part of the country

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Anonymous

Littlewood non-electric forest floor tent pitch (wild)

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

Disliked nothing

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Beautiful location. Spacious pitches. …

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Sarah H.

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

Liked Beautiful location. Spacious pitches. Peaceful - only the birdsong to listen to.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great walks, very peaceful, restful time.…

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Julie D.

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

Liked Great walks, very peaceful, restful time. Definitely will be coming again.

Disliked Nothing.

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Quiet place to take the kids and connect by not connecting!

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Stephen W.

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

Liked 2 nights spent at Easter. Perfect weather and not many people staying. Brilliant quiet place with nice host.

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Stunning surroundings

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Suzanne E.

Littlewood non-electric forest floor tent pitch (wild)

Liked We camped in the woodlands, pitches are spacious. We were lucky enough to camp when the bluebells covered the forest floor. Had lovely view across fields. I was first attracted to this site because you weren’t lined up in rows. Basic showers ( nice & hot), loos, and wash up area to
Nice to be able to have campfires
Host was so lovely, friendly & helpful

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Brilliant all rounder with fire pits and clean, would stay again

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Steve R.

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

Liked Quiet, host was friendly and made sure i had everything i needed

Disliked Not straight forward to find but was ok after getting what three words. Signal reception very poor!

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Pitches spacious. A place to forget the hustle and bustle of life.

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Anonymous

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

Liked Very spacious pitches. Private and very quiet space. Lovely place to chill and relax and just let the world go by. Jason was very welcoming and helpful. Compost toilet and showers were very clean. Lovely walks nearby and friendly locals.

Disliked Nothing

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Friendly staff and lovely site!

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Thomas C.

Littlewood non-electric forest floor tent pitch (wild)

Liked Nice, peaceful and quiet.

Disliked Nothing, was great!

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Excellent quite site with nice walks.

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Celine R.

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

Liked Love this site we've been a couple of times now. So peaceful with good size pitches and the host Jason is so friendly and helpful.

It is basic though which we love and is why we go

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Great location - eco / basic camp site

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Del E.

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

Liked Perfect location for Rogate Bike Park and Caffeine & Machine visit.

Disliked All good

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Features

Portable toilet

Dogs allowed

Campfires 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 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 Luxury 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)

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 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.