Woodlands Camping

View prices & book 9.3 143 reviews
Sunny days in the wildflower meadow
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 sites 15
RV sites 6
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 1
Rent a tent 2
Open now
Opens February 1
Please note
  • Continental touring caravans (caravans built with the passenger door on the right-hand side) are not permitted.
  • If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
  • There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
  • This is a quiet park: no music is allowed.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • 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, caravan, RV or accommodation hire) traveling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Sun, Feb 1 to

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94% would recommend this site to a friend

90% would stay here again

What customers say

A tranquil, remote site with a 'wild camping' vibe, featuring large pitches & campfires. Guests loved the nature, wildlife & helpful host, Jason. Basic but clean facilities, incl. eco options. Near Rogate Bike Park & walks. A few minor maintenance/water issues. Quiet, unplugged feel preferred over planned fun.

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Excellent with clean facilities.

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Julie D.

The Clearing primitive grass campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Spacious pitches with plenty of privacy. Lovely walks, peaceful and very quiet ..
100% recommend if you want to have a bit of nature and away from the rat race.

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

lovely wild campsite in a beautiful part of the country

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Anonymous

Littlewood primitive forest floor tent campsite (wild)

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

Disliked nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Beautiful location. Spacious pitches. …

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Sarah H.

The Clearing primitive grass campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite

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 primitive grass campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite

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

Disliked Nothing.

Recommend to friends Visit again

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

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Stephen W.

The Meadow primitive grass campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite

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

Recommend to friends Visit again

Stunning surroundings

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Suzanne E.

Littlewood primitive forest floor tent campsite (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 primitive grass campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite

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!

Recommend to friends Visit again

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

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Anonymous

The Clearing primitive grass campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite

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 primitive forest floor tent campsite (wild)

Liked Nice, peaceful and quiet.

Disliked Nothing, was great!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent quite site with nice walks.

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Celine R.

The Clearing primitive grass campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite

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

Recommend to friends Visit again


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 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 Tents for hire Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly 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 Forest Hikers’ paradise Luxury Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transportation nearby

Type

Farm Small (11-25 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Seasonal sites

Location

Woodlands Camping

The Plantation

Woodlands

Ropley

Hampshire

England

SO24 0JH

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (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
12.9 km Dragon Street
12.9 km Dragon Street
14.9 km Broadway Guildhall
Rail
12.3 km Petersfield Rail Station
14 km Alton Rail Station
14.4 km Liss Rail Station
Ferry
26.8 km Hamble-le-Rice Ferry Landing
26.9 km Warsash Ferry Landing
27.3 km Portsmouth Continental Ferry Terminal
Airport
21.9 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

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 28.5 km Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Lee-On-Solent 29.4 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Eastney 30.5 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Southsea East 31 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Beachlands West 31.1 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Mid-Hants Railway 'Watercress Line' 5.7 km

Jane Austen's House 11.4 km

INTECH Science Centre & Planetarium 11.7 km

Winchester Cathedral 15.1 km

Uppark House and Garden 18.7 km

National Trust

Hinton Ampner 4.1 km

Winchester City Mill 14.7 km

Uppark House and Garden 18.5 km

Hindhead Commons and The Devil's Punch Bowl Caf� 26.2 km

The Vyne 27.5 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

BRAMDEAN HOUSE 2.2 km

Battle of Cheriton, 1644 3.5 km

Cheriton and the Civil War Battlefields 5.4 km

Cheriton - Gander Down - Tichborne - Cheriton 5.4 km

OLD ALRESFORD HOUSE 6.2 km

Local events

  • Wickham Festival (Thursday, July 30, 2026 – Thursday, July 30, 2026)

    Fareham, England 18.3 km

  • Southampton Boat Show (Friday, September 18, 2026 – Friday, September 18, 2026)

    Southampton, England 27.9 km

  • Goodwood Festival of Speed (Thursday, July 9, 2026 – Thursday, July 9, 2026)

    Chichester, England 32.4 km

  • Farnborough International Airshow (Monday, July 20, 2026 – Monday, July 20, 2026)

    Farnborough, England 33.2 km

  • Isle of Wight Festival (Thursday, June 18, 2026 – Thursday, June 18, 2026)

    Newport, England 41.5 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 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?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  12:30 p.m.
    On-park 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 $46.31 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.