Cottington Lakes
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- Lakeside camping 10 minutes’ drive from Deal in Kent countryside
- Sandwich Bay 15 minutes’ drive; Howletts Wild Animal Park 25 minutes
- A couple minutes' walk away from fishing lakes and a waterside café
Site type
- 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).
- Facilities/activities including fishing are subject to extra charges payable on arrival.
- The restaurant is open between 02/01 and 30/12.
- Reception is unmanned after 5 p.m.. Please inform the park while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time, so that the team can provide information about your unit/pitch.
- Swimming in the lake is not allowed.
- The café is open 01 October to 31 March on Friday, Saturday, Sunday from 8am to 4pm; and from 01 April to 30 September it is open Thursday and Friday from 8am to 2pm and Saturday and Sunday from 8am to 4pm.
Languages spoken
English
Pitch types & availability
2

North field primitive grass campsite
6 people maximum
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Min 5m width × 5m depth (25m²)
Arrival daysFrom £20 (£20)
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South field primitive grass campsite
6 people maximum
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Min 6m width × 8m depth (48m²)
Arrival daysFrom £20 (£20)
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North field powered cement/asphalt and grass campsite
6 people maximum
Ground type: Cement/asphalt and grass
Pitch size: Min 5m width × 5m depth (25m²)
Arrival daysFrom £25 (£25)
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South field powered grass campsite
6 people maximum
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Min 6m width × 8m depth (48m²)
Arrival daysFrom £25 (£25)
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Reviews
86% would recommend this site to a friend
86% would stay here again
What customers say
A peaceful, well-kept site perfect for a quiet break or ferry stopover. Guests love the friendly staff, clean amenities, and roomy pitches. The cafe's breakfast is a hit. Despite occasional shower queues and its fishing focus, most reviews are glowing, with many recommending it and planning to return.
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Last updated 2026-07-14
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Friendly staff, very clean toilets and…
North field powered cement/asphalt and grass campsite
Liked Friendly staff, very clean toilets and showers.
Disliked Pitches are covered in geese droppings, loud concert from nearby grounds (perhaps Betteshanger park), no electricity port near pitch, lead has to run right across ground that cars can drive across to reach a shared one.
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Great site if you like fishing, but not ideal if not.
North field powered cement/asphalt and grass campsite
Liked Spacious pitches, nice to have the cafe so close for breakfast etc.
Disliked Geese wandering the site were nice initially, but they were very noisy and there was a large amount of droppings all over the site.
Toilet and shower facilities were clean but minimal considering the amount of pitches; people fishing in the lakes and visitors to the cafe also used them.
Visitors should be aware that there is a constant stream of cars and vans visiting the lakes for fishing; the security barrier was never down during our stay, so anyone could gain access 24/7.
Both evenings that we stayed (Friday and Saturday) there was loud music from nearby (this was definitely not anyone staying at the site)
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Friendly host and hostess…
North field primitive grass campsite
Liked Friendly host and hostess
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Modesto pero encantador
South field powered grass campsite
Liked Las instalaciones son modestas y sencillas pero muy limpias. Lo mejor es la atencion del personal y el entorno. Estás rodeado de patos y gansos salvajes. Hay varias lagunas para pesca con caña que son espectaculares, un paraiso! Para las lagunas se precisa un ticket especial.
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Spacious and very quiet…
South field powered grass campsite
Liked Spacious and very quiet
Disliked Not many facilities
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Spacious, easy access. Laid back. Nice…
North field powered cement/asphalt and grass campsite
Liked Spacious, easy access. Laid back. Nice shower.
Disliked Geese mess everywhere
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Perfect little weekend stay.
South field powered grass campsite
Liked Quiet and qell maintained
Disliked Could do with more showers.
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Very lovely and quiet place with…
North field primitive grass campsite
Liked Very lovely and quiet place with very friendly staff.
Disliked Geese droppings all over the place meaning you stood in it where ever you went then tramping it in your van. Having to wash floor carpets.
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Sanitaire impeccable. Pour les pêcheur…
South field primitive grass campsite
Liked Sanitaire impeccable. Pour les pêcheur il y as tous ce qu'il faut . Personnels sympathique et accueillent. Merci beaucoup
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Great charity work at lakes. Breakfast at…
North field primitive grass campsite
Liked Great charity work at lakes.
Breakfast at cafe.
Good shower .
Everything needed for a campervan.
Disliked Only one shower in gents.
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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 WatersportsAmenities 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 WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Scouts welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearCamping 2.0
Jumbo tent sitesThemes
Forest Hikers’ paradise Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location Spectacular sceneryUtilities
Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transportation nearbyType
Small (11-25 sites)Accessibility
Accessible parking at site Bathrooms: Step-free access Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet Site close to accessible bathroomsNearby leisure
Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearbyLocation
Cottington Lakes
Sandwich Road
Sholden
Deal
Kent
England
CT14 0AR
Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
51.22804°N
1.37374°E
Nearest transport
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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deal Castle | 2.2 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Sandwich Bay | 6.1 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| St Margaret`S Bay | 8.7 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Ramsgate Western Undercliffe | 11.2 km | Sea | Excellent | Good | Excellent | Excellent |
| Ramsgate Sands | 12.1 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Deal Castle 2.1 km
Walmer Castle and Gardens 3.6 km
South Foreland Lighthouse 9.8 km
White Cliffs of Dover 10.9 km
Dover Castle 11.7 km
National Trust
South Foreland Lighthouse 9.8 km
The White Cliffs of Dover 11 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
NORTHBOURNE COURT 1.9 km
WALMER CASTLE 3.6 km
Sandwich - White Cliff Country Trail - Sandwich 5.1 km
THE SALUTATION 5.4 km
WALDERSHARE PARK 8.6 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 Cottington Lakes have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Cottington Lakes dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Cottington Lakes? For a day at the seaside, head to Deal (10 minutes’ drive), but be aware that there will be no castle building here, since the beach is a seemingly infinite expanse of … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Cottington Lakes?
Read moreRV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: noon – 5 p.m. Depart by: 11:30 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Cottington Lakes? From $37.73 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.
