Ocknell Caravan and Camping Site

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  • 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

Tent sites 188
Travel trailer sites 188
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Opens March 26, 2026

Tourist board rating

Please note
  • This park has no on-site shower facilities.
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Thu, Mar 26 to

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Excellent site

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Anonymous

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Everything

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stuart k.

Primitive cement/asphalt 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.

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Lovely campsite in New Forest with…

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Lauren D.

Primitive cement/asphalt 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.

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Hot water on site. Large Bins…

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Richard J.

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Hot water on site. Large Bins scattered around site

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Hot water for washing up. Able to…

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Anonymous

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.

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Anonymous

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Beautiful campsite

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Gerrit E.

Primitive cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked Friendly and helpful

Disliked No showers

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Lovely site, plenty of space. Saw…

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Anonymous

Primitive grass campsite

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

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Friendly team and lovely location.

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Tomasz B.

Primitive grass campsite

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

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Beautiful site, great staff

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Tomasz B.

Primitive grass campsite

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

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Features

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 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 Rallies welcome Scouts welcome 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

Budget/backpacker Peaceful Remote location

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

Large (51-200 sites)

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 GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

50.90577°N
1.64317°W

Route directions

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

Nearest transport

Coach
6.3 km Lyndhurst Park Hotel
6.3 km Lyndhurst Park Hotel
8.1 km Canada Corner
Rail
8.4 km Ashurst New Forest Rail Station
11 km Brockenhurst Rail Station
11.3 km Beaulieu Road Rail Station
Ferry
16.7 km Southampton Vehicle Ferry Terminal
16.8 km Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal
17.6 km Hythe (Hants) Ferry Terminal
Airport
19.5 km Bournemouth International Airport
20.5 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 2020201920182017
Christchurch Bay 19.1 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Highcliffe 19.2 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Christchurch Highcliffe Castle 19.6 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Milford-On-Sea 20.2 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Christchurch Friar`S Cliff 20.2 km Estuary N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Exbury Gardens and Steam Railway 6.1 km

Paultons Family Theme Park 8.1 km

Breamore House 12.2 km

Beaulieu National Motor Museum 16.2 km

Mottisfont Abbey Garden, House and Estate 16.7 km

National Trust

Mottisfont 16.6 km

Mompesson House 20.9 km

Newtown Old Town Hall 27.1 km

The Needles Old Battery and New Battery 27.5 km

Winchester City Mill 29.1 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Acres Down - Highland Water (New Forest) 2.7 km

Fritham - Sloden Inclosure - Hampton Ridge - Fritham 3 km

Lyndhurst - New Forest 5.2 km

Nomansland - Bohemia - Lover - Langley Wood - Hamptworth 5.4 km

Linwood - New Forest 5.6 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.

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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