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Ocknell Caravan and Camping Site

9.5 196 reviews

Family-friendly back to basics camping in the northern New Forest
In central Hampshire, half an hour's drive from Winchester/Salisbury
Peaceful pitches on the edge of a woodland with direct access to walks

For a full-on nature fix, head to the Hampshire countryside and settle down among the trees, ferns and free-roaming ponies at Ocknell Caravan and Camping Site. This peaceful site is in the north of the New Forest National Park and it’s a fabulous spot for unwinding amid gorgeous greenery. The site's simple pitches are entirely surrounded by heath and woodlands, with direct access to walking trails that crisscross the countryside in all directions. You won't be staying on a perfectly maintained lawn (rock pegs are strongly recommended for tents), but this proximity to nature and wildlife will be a big plus for couples, families and friends looking for a back to basics getaway in stunning surroundings. To make sure the impact on nature is minimal, facilities at Ocknell Caravan and Camping Site are limited – toilets are available, but there are no showers. Purpose-built barbecues (but not disposable ones or firepits) are allowed, but you'll need to keep them raised off the forest floor and don't light them anywhere other than on site to protect the forest landscape. The site is a couple of miles' drive from the peaceful village of Fritham, home to an independent pub and plenty of options for walking and cycling. For independent shops and cafés, head into the New Forest’s unofficial ‘capital’ Lyndhurst (20 minutes’ drive), or for a supermarket haul head to Ringwood (15 minutes along the A31).

Site type

280

Tourist board rating

Languages spoken

English

Nearby sites that are bookable on Pitchup.com

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

Features

Dogs allowed

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

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

Rules

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

Themes

Peaceful

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Very large (over 200 sites)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Seasonal sites

Location

Ocknell Caravan and Camping Site

Fritham

Hampshire

England

SO43 7HH

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

50.9249°N
-1.6571°W

Route directions

Please note that the road signed ‘Fritham and Eyeworth only’ is a dead end.

Nearest transport

Coach

6.9 km Red Rover

7 km Canada Corner

8.4 km Lyndhurst Park Hotel

Rail

10 km Ashurst New Forest Rail Station

12.3 km Totton Rail Station

13.2 km Redbridge (Hants) Rail Station

Ferry

17.9 km Southampton Vehicle Ferry Terminal

18 km Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal

19.1 km Hythe (Hants) Ferry Terminal

Airport

20.5 km Bournemouth International Airport

21.1 km 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

If you are coming to the New Forest to walk or cycle, please plan ahead and find out more about our local car parks and toilet facilities in the New Forest here. Always follow the New Forest Code when in the New Forest. There are plenty of attractions in the New Forest, all of which offer fantastic days out for all the family to enjoy. From historic houses, theme parks and animal attractions, there is plenty to choose from come rain or shine and no matter what time of year you visit. Whether you are travelling to the area as a couple, a family or an individual, you will be amazed at the variety of attractions that are on offer here in the New Forest. www.thenewforest.co.uk/things-to-do/attractions

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Highcliffe	21.1 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Christchurch Bay	21.2 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Christchurch Highcliffe Castle	21.4 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Christchurch Friar`S Cliff	22 km	Estuary	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Christchurch Avon Beach	22.4 km	Estuary	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Good

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Paultons Family Theme Park 8.1 km

Exbury Gardens and Steam Railway 8.2 km

Breamore House 10.3 km

Mottisfont Abbey Garden, House and Estate 15.3 km

Southampton Maritime Museum 17.9 km

National Trust

Mottisfont 15.2 km

Mompesson House 18.6 km

Little Clarendon 28.7 km

Winchester City Mill 28.7 km

Philipps House and Dinton Park 29.3 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Fritham - Sloden Inclosure - Hampton Ridge - Fritham 1.1 km

Nomansland - Bohemia - Lover - Langley Wood - Hamptworth 3.5 km

Acres Down - Highland Water (New Forest) 5 km

Linwood - New Forest 5.5 km

Godshill - Frankenbury - Castle Hill 5.8 km

Local events

New Forest and Hampshire County Show (Tuesday, July 30, 2024 – Tuesday, July 30, 2024)
Brockenhurst, England 10.9 km
Wickham Festival (Thursday, August 1, 2024 – Thursday, August 1, 2024)
Fareham, England 33 km
CarFest (Friday, August 23, 2024 – Friday, August 23, 2024)
Basingstoke, England 42.9 km

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.

Reviews

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Excellent site

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	2

Anonymous Oct 2023

Primitive grass campsite

Liked: Everything

Recommend to friends Visit again

The welcome when we arrived at Ocknell was extremely warm, welcoming and…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	6
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	8
Wifi	2

stuart k. Sep 2023

Primitive cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite

Liked: The welcome when we arrived at Ocknell was extremely warm, welcoming and friendly. The site is spacious with plenty of room for pitches of all types and sizes. We loved the fact that the New Forest wildlife (ponies, cows, deer etc.) are free to wander in and out at their own leisure so you never know what to expect when you look outside. Access is very easy just off the A31. We went there with our grandchildren who loved being able to ride their bikes is safety along wide roadways. For us it was a perfect place to camp and have already recommended to friends and will continue to do so.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely campsite in New Forest with basic but clean toilet and washing…

Overall	10/10
Location	8
Value for money	10
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	8
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	8
Wifi	No rating

Lauren D. Sep 2023

Primitive cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite

Liked: Lovely campsite in New Forest with basic but clean toilet and washing up facilities. Easy to pitch where you like. Bit of road noise from nearby main road but otherwise peaceful and relaxing. Easy walks directly from site. Few nice pubs short drive away.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Hot water on site. Large Bins scattered around site…

Overall	8/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	2

Richard J. Sep 2023

Primitive grass campsite

Liked: Hot water on site. Large Bins scattered around site

Recommend to friends Visit again

Hot water for washing up. Able to choose pitch…

Overall	8/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	2

Anonymous Sep 2023

Primitive grass campsite

Liked: Hot water for washing up.
Able to choose pitch

Disliked: Very rocky ground
Odd how have large toilet block with hot water but not put any showers in, even if then charged for using showers would be amazing.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Beautiful campsite…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Anonymous Sep 2023

Primitive grass campsite

Liked: Beautiful campsite

Recommend to friends Visit again

Friendly and helpful…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	8
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	8
Wifi	6

Gerrit E. Sep 2023

Primitive cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite

Liked: Friendly and helpful

Disliked: No showers

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely site, plenty of space. Saw lots of wildlife. Staff helpful and…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	2

Anonymous Sep 2023

Primitive grass campsite

Liked: Lovely site, plenty of space. Saw lots of wildlife. Staff helpful and friendly. Would recommend staying.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Friendly team and lovely location.

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Tomasz B. Sep 2023

Primitive grass campsite

Liked: Surrounded by nature and wildlife. We had a stag with massive antlers grazing besides our pitch for two days.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Beautiful site, great staff

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Tomasz B. Sep 2023

Primitive grass campsite

Liked: Surrounded by nature in The Glades.
the 6m rule means that you have plenty of space around you.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Frequently asked questions

Does Ocknell Caravan and Camping Site have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Ocknell Caravan and Camping Site dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Ocknell Caravan and Camping Site? If you are coming to the New Forest to walk or cycle, please plan ahead and find out more about our local car parks and toilet facilities in the New Forest here. … Read more
When can I check in and check out of Ocknell Caravan and Camping Site?

RV, travel trailer and tent sites

Arrive: noon – 8 p.m.

Depart by: 11 a.m.

Read more