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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Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
- The café is open Friday to Sunday.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Tue, 1 Apr to
Pitch types & availability
Non-electric grass pitch
9 people maximum 
9.3/10
712 reviews Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 7m width × 9m depth (63m²)
Arrival daysFrom £25
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Bell tent (basic)
7 people maximum 9.4/10
29 reviews 
No dogs allowed Dimensions: 16.4ft width × 16.4ft length
Arrival daysFrom £130
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Reviews
96% would recommend this site to a friend
94% would stay here again
What customers say
Litton Lakes is praised for its beautiful location, friendly staff, and spacious pitches. The lake is a major highlight, popular for swimming and paddleboarding, with a cafe and nearby pub also well-received. Facilities are generally clean, though some guests noted issues with water pressure and a lack of lights in the toilet block. While many enjoy the relaxed atmosphere, some found it too busy or noisy, particularly with large groups. There's a consensus that improvements to toilet and shower facilities would be beneficial.
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We loved the relaxed feel of…
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked We loved the relaxed feel of the place, the cleanliness and facilities were excellent.
The lake was fabulous, great for a dip or to muck about in boats on. We will return.
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We love the lake and the ability to paddle.
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked We love Litton lakes, we’ve visited lots with day passes but this was our first camping stay.
Easy to check in, the new toilet block is smart and a welcome addition.
The new jetty and edging to the lake is really smart.
Disliked The cafe prices are I the expensive side with a limited menu. Coffee isn’t great either.
Lots of the taps didn’t work in the new toilet block. I think at one point only 2 taps out of 6 worked.
The jetty needs some bone slip gripping on it, we watched numerous children hit the deck very hard, including one child smacking their head. Please supervise your children in this as it gets so slippery.
A couple of noises campers.
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Would stay again.
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked Camp was lovely clean and quiet. Staff were lovely. The lake was a big bonus.
Disliked Signage for amenities could be a little clearer as it wasn't until we were leaving we found there were toilets closer to our pitch than the ones we were using.
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A brilliant stay for the kids.
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked Amazing lake for hours of fun with the kids
Recommend to friends Visit again
Brilliant location stunning site, with added bonus of the lake & cafe
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked The beautiful location and lake. Easy check in and booking.
Clean toilet and shower facilities
Lake a little cafe on site
Disliked The showers were really hit and miss. It seemed that if someone was washing up the showers would trickle, not ideal if you have a head full of shampoo to wash outs but when the showers were good they were great
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Incredible site providing wonderful experiences.
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked The cafe and the lake are great, we spent the whole day at the lake paddle boarding.
The toilets and showers are clean and there are plenty available for the size of the site.
Disliked The only issue was with the water pressure so sometimes the water would stop completely in the showers!
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The lake, the pitches, the area,…
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked The lake, the pitches, the area, the staff
Very safe for children on the lake
Good fire pits
Disliked Showers temperamental
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I would come back here a million times over.
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked Really friendly welcome and the facilities were clean and modern but still had a campsite rural charm. The lake was obviously the main feature and we had beautiful weather. The car was really chilled. Pitches were nice and flat and the other guests were all respectful and the site had lovely views.
Disliked There was a lot of floating algae in the lake which in my mind could have been cleared, I understand that it provides oxygen and a platoon for creatures but nonetheless there was a lot of it. The options available in the cafe were limited, essentially a bacon sandwich or toasted sandwich’s only. It did take a while to receive my coffee too, despite there being few customers.
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Beautiful lakes and decent camping.
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked Lovely site with friendly greeting from staff on arrival. Beautiful pleasure lake and decent facilities. So much joy and laugher in the air, mainly from older kids, really nice to have something to do for this age range (mostly 8-14 I recon).
Disliked Cafe was over priced and not serving food until 10am. Bit too late for breakfast for us. Would prefer a simpler set up serving good coffee and bacon sarnies from 8am. It was all very nice and fancy, but not really what we needed in the morning.
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Highly recommend
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked This is one of the best campsites I have been to. Clean and the camp warden is so lovely. The lake onsite is absolutely fabulous, hours of fun to be had. The locations is fantastic.
Disliked Water pressue in showers, but not the end of the world. Definately wouldnt stop me from recommending Litton Lakes
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Highly recommend
Bell tent (basic)
Liked We had a fabulous time at Litton Lakes, All facilities were clean and tidy, The warden was lovely and she was so helpful especially when my son had heat stroke, My kids fell in love with the Island Goose..
Disliked Nothing to write here
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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 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 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
Must see
Abbotsbury Swannery 3.9 mi
Mapperton House & Gardens 6.5 mi
Radipole Lake Nature Reserve 10.4 mi
Weymouth Sea Life Park and Marine Sanctuary 10.4 mi
Hardy's Birthplace 11.4 mi
National Trust
Max Gate 9.8 mi
Hardy's Cottage 11.3 mi
Montacute House 17.1 mi
Clouds Hill 17.3 mi
Tintinhull Garden 18.7 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
South from Little Bredy 2.9 mi
Eggardon Hill and Powerstock 3 mi
BRIDEHEAD 3.4 mi
ABBOTSBURY GARDENS 3.4 mi
Abbotsbury - West Bexington - Chesil Beach - Abbotsbury 3.9 mi
Local events
- Dorset County Show (Saturday 6 September 2025 – Saturday 6 September 2025)
Dorchester, Dorset 9.7 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 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.