Litton Lakes
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- Well-maintained peaceful lakeside site on a farm in Litton Cheney
- A 15-minute drive to Jurassic Coast beaches; half an hour to Weymouth
- Café on site, plus lake for swimming and watersports
Site type
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30
2
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
- The café is open from Thursday to Monday in low season. It is open every day during the school summer holidays.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Wed 1 Apr to
Pitch types & availability
5 
No dogs allowedReviews
95% would recommend this site to a friend
94% would stay here again
What customers say
This is a well-loved campsite with a beautiful lake, ideal for paddleboarding, swimming, and kayaking. Visitors praise the friendly staff, spacious and level pitches, and the relaxed, uncrowded atmosphere. Facilities are generally clean and well-maintained, with many appreciating the new shower block. The on-site cafe and nearby pub are popular additions. Some minor issues with water pressure in showers and limited cafe opening hours were noted, but overall, guests highly recommend the site and plan to return.
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Last updated 23/06/2026
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Lovely stay
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Non-electric grass pitch
Liked Beautiful lake, space, views, clean and tidy
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Wonderful!
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked We loved staying at this campsite and didn’t want to leave! Wonderful, friendly welcome on arrival. Well kept with a new eco shower and toilet block. Fantastic walks nearby for our dog, and a beautiful lake to swim in (especially lovely as it was so hot during our stay!). Didn’t go in the cafe but it looked good.
Disliked The solar panels heated the water little too well during our stay (very sunny), no shortage of piping hot water but you can’t turn the temperature down! Am guessing cool showers on cloudy days.
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Overall an amazing camp site and great little find!
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked Beautiful camp site, surrounded by hills and the lake is stunning. It’s such a nice touch to be able to access the lake from the campsite so great for paddle boarding/kayaking! The cafe is also so beautiful, great food and little trinkets to buy!
Disliked I loved the campsite as a whole so this a very petty and not even something that would deter me from going again but if I had to make one observation it would be that the ground is quite hard and it was difficult to get some tent pegs in.
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Very friendly staff and easy check…
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked Very friendly staff and easy check in - knew straight away we requested 2 pitches together even though booked months ago and it was busy, we didn’t have to prompt; pitches are a good size and maintained well. Clean toilet and shower facilities. Lake is awesome! Plenty of tables and space to sit around the lake. Cafe looks decent which we will try next time. No light pollution so lovely for watching the sunset/sunrise and for stargazing. Just everything is great, we’re booking again for soon, it’s already become one of our new favourite campsites.
Disliked Nothing.
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This was our first camping experience and was great.Will be back soon.
Bell tent (basic)
Liked Great location , ideal for Paddle boarding, very clean and well meaintained tolilets and showers. Lovely service and very flexible.
Disliked We stayed in a bell tent. Got slightly damped but was okay as there was no rain.
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We had a fantastic stay at…
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked We had a fantastic stay at Litton Lakes, the lake was amazing! Lovely swim/paddleboard. Site is very well kept, facilities are spotless. We loves the relaxed vibes, fire pits etc.
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Perfect campsite. Would highly recommend.
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked Absolutely lovely campsite. Clean facilities. Showers could have been a bit stronger but did the job. Would love to come back again.
Disliked On a sunny Sunday it would be lovely for the cafe to open later. Would be nice to have pop up food options on a Friday or Saturday night. Bigger bins or more regular emptying of the bin by the lake.
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Always love litton lakes. Beautiful location, lovely walks to the pub
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked The lake, cafe and the facilities
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Recommend this site 100%
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked Love the setting, the organisation, the lake and paddle boarding. This site is my favourite of many I have visited over the years. Even when it’s fully booked it doesn’t seem overcrowded.
Disliked Nothing
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Had a perfect stay and will definitely be coming back again soon!
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked Lovely toilets and shower facilities
Nice open, flat, spacious fields and pitches and an area for dogs to be off lead
Beautiful scenic lake with lots of space and plenty of picnic tables, facilitated with kayaks and paddle boards and a lovely cafe
Perfect for me, my partner who uses a wheelchair and our dog
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Features
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 Wild swimmingAmenities 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 WifiGroups welcome
D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Farm Medium (26-50 pitches)Accessibility
Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Bathrooms: Large spacious toilet Bathrooms: Step-free access Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible shower Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet Bathrooms: Wide doorways (over 30 inches/75cm)Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearbyLocation
Litton Lakes
Litton Lane
Litton Cheney
Dorset
England
DT2 9DH
Directions Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
50.70733°N
2.64691°W
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
AirportPlease 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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hive | 3.4 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| West Bay (West) | 5.2 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Eypemouth | 6.1 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Seatown | 7.8 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Weymouth Lodmoor | 10.6 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
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National Trust
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Cycle routes
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Other
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Local events
- Dorset County Show (Saturday, 5 September 2026 – Saturday, 5 September 2026)
Dorchester, Dorset 9.7 mi
- Tankfest (Friday, 26 June 2026 – Friday, 26 June 2026)
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- Sidmouth Folk Festival (Friday, 31 July 2026 – Friday, 31 July 2026)
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- Beautiful Days (Friday, 21 August 2026 – Friday, 21 August 2026)
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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 Litton Lakes have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Litton Lakes dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Litton Lakes? Need a tipple to top off your evening by the lake? Take a 10-minute walk along to the village’s very own vineyard, Bride Valley Vineyard, for tours, tastings and a bottle or … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Litton Lakes?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 1 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Depart by: 12 p.m. On-site accommodation Arrive: 4 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Litton Lakes? From £25 (for 1 night, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.