Litton Lakes

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Visitor image - Aerial view of the site
Visitor image - aerial view of the site
Watersports on litton lakes
Lake view
The beautiful lake
Dogs allowed
Good morning!
Loved the fire pit.
Bell tent at night
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Watersports on litton lakes
Lake view
The beautiful lake

  • 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
Litton Lakes is a family-run Dorset lakeside site with spacious pitches on a working farm in the pretty village of Litton Cheney. The area is something of a walkers’ paradise, with direct access to a network of footpaths and bridleways, and a dog-walking field just next to the site for any four-legged pals that haven’t had enough of a stretch. If you’d rather set out on two wheels you may like to note that National Cycle Route 2 passes the entrance to the site (and it’s suitable for cyclists of all ages and abilities). Back at base after any such outings, guests can get some more activity in by launching their paddleboards or kayaks on the lake, taking a dip in the fresh water or simply settling down to admire the far-reaching countryside views (firepits can be hired and logs are available to buy if you need a bit of warmth to help you dry off after a dip). And if what you really need is some sustenance? The site’s own Purple Turtle Café (open every day but Tuesday and Wednesday for most of the year, and every day during the summer holidays) should be your first port of call, for splendid cakes accompanied by cups of tea and freshly brewed coffee by the lake. You’re also welcome to light barbecues for bigger meals, or you might like to take a stroll down to the local pub, five minutes’ walk away. This is a peaceful and family-friendly site that’s particularly attractive for those with an interest in photography as there’s some gorgeous scenery to snap nearby. It’s also in an area of very low light pollution, so stargazing should be on the schedule too if possible.

Site type

Tent sites 30
Travel trailer sites 30
RV sites 30
Rent a tent 2
Open now
Opens April 1
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Admission

  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The café is open from Thursday to Monday in low season. It is open every day during the school summer holidays.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Wed, Apr 1 to

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9.2

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Lake and/or mountainPeaceful

95% would recommend this site to a friend

94% would stay here again

What customers say

This rural campsite has a popular lake for swimming and paddleboarding. Guests loved the friendly staff, clean amenities, and roomy pitches. The on-site cafe and nearby pub are also big hits. Some noted inconsistent shower temp/pressure and occasional noise. Lake access is a huge plus, especially for families.

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Beautiful site

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 Nina G. 1 review

Primitive grass campsite

Liked We only booked for one night as our first tentative family camping trip, it was absolutely perfect..great facilities, tidy, beautiful lake and didn't feel crowded even though it was peak season. Our only regret was only booking one night.

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Really loved it, highly recommend.

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Anonymous

Primitive grass campsite

Liked The lake, the clean facilities, the size (didn’t feel too busy), easy check-in, friendliness of staff.

Disliked The lack of available food options at the park and surrounding areas. Would have been 10 stars for more option.

Recommend to friends Visit again

A fantastic, family friendly place to stay.

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Sophie M. 1 review

Primitive grass campsite

Liked The facilities have been hugely improved including the number of toilets and showers. Access to the lake has also improved - it is a wonderful facility.
Although we visited during a busy August weekend, the restricted numbers and introduction of wrist bands meant it didn't feel too crowded or busy. We had an excellent stay and can't wait to go again!

Recommend to friends Visit again

VERY overcrowded. VERY expensive for what you get.

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Anonymous

Bell tent (basic)

Liked The general area but don't go here if you like waking up to see open spaces and savour peace and quiet.
The children loved the water but hated the crowds.

Disliked Too many tents, too close together, not enough individual space, pitches next to dusty road, lack of shade. The cafe very small, noisy with piped music, limited menu, lack of fresh fruit and salad. This is not a rural retreat.
Lake is small

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Loved the lake and beautiful surroundings…

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Jenna T. 6 reviews

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Loved the lake and beautiful surroundings
Great location
Friendly staff
Good size pitches
Play area

Disliked Showers - almost impossible to wash all shampoo and conditioner out of hair due to pressure and direction the water comes out in.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely site with a few simple additions needed.

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Anonymous

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Fab location for walks, local pub and the lake is lovely with plenty of shady spots and easy access into the lake for a swim/SUP.
Nice play park.

Disliked -Some shelving and a mirror or two in the wash area would be really helpful.
-The showers need some maintenance as the water sprays every which way and an achieving a proper wash, esp of children is really tricky. Had to stand on very tiptoes and try to concentrate water to manage any kind of hair wash. A simple fix. Everything hung up got soaked!!

-A freezer to refreeze cooler packs is needed. Most pitches are in 100% sun and in warm weather cool boxes don’t stand a chance without replacements freezer blocks.

- a government alerted for wildfires was activated during our stay. Of concern was that the warden did nothing, even after we raised concerns she continued to sell firewood and made no attempt to have fires extinguished or tell guests not to. Website was updated the next day with the alert but some guests still lit fires/bbqs anyway and this wasn’t dealt with at all.

-we booked as a group of 4, yet were squashed onto 3 pitches together and told we had to put cars in the car park to create even more space. The marked pitch areas are well sized but this isn’t adhered to. We had to arrange out tents carefully to fit

Recommend to friends Visit again

Overall a very lovely & pleasant stay.

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Jade A. 2 reviews

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Beautiful location & lovely lake.
It was great to be able to dip & use the SUP in the lake onsite without having to get in the car. Lovely pub only a 5 minute walk away.

Disliked The campsite was very busy & felt a little overcrowded.
Toilet seats were wonky in most cubicles & there were holes in some of the shower doors. Just a little bit more attention to detail needed.

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Friendly welcome, beautiful lake ideal for…

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Wendy R. 1 review

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Friendly welcome, beautiful lake ideal for peaceful an early morning SUP. Cafe is great and walking distance from the pub.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent location and setting!…

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Anonymous

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Excellent location and setting!

Recommend to friends Visit again

And, Relax …

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Olivia E. 3 reviews

Primitive grass campsite

Liked We had a perfect spot for our van. The campsite has a great toilet and shower block, which has been built in keeping with its location.
The campsite is family friendly but quiet too. The lake is incredible. There are access spots all round the lake, with shade too.
It’s the most perfect place to come to for a total relaxation.

Disliked Nothing

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Features

Campfires 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 Sauna TV room Takeout Tennis Watersports Wild swimming

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 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

Hikers’ paradise Lake and/or mountain 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 Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm Medium (26-50 sites)

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 32 inches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Litton Lakes

Litton Lane

Litton Cheney

Dorset

England

DT2 9DH

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

50.70733°N
2.64691°W

Nearest transport

Coach
8.7 km Coach Station
14.8 km South Station
17.4 km Marks and Spencer
Rail
9.8 km Maiden Newton Rail Station
14.4 km Upwey Rail Station
14.4 km Dorchester West Rail Station
Ferry
17.8 km Weymouth Ferry Terminal
46.2 km Poole Ferry Terminal
46.7 km Poole Quay Ferry Landing

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

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 two to sip while the sun goes down. (If you’re more of a beer drinker, you’ll need to take the 15-minute drive to Palmers Brewery, which also runs excellent tours.) Time for the beach? Take your pick from the scenic offerings of West Bay and Burton Bradstock (both 15 minutes’ drive) and the 18-mile shingle stretch at Chesil Beach (half an hour), or head off to Weymouth (half an hour) to see the Sandworld sand sculptures and ogle the underwater beasts at the Sea Life Centre. Away from the coast, top days out might take you to Abbotsbury Swannery and gardens (20 minutes) or to explore the Teddy Bear Museum, Dinosaur Museum and Maiden Castle Iron Age fort in Dorchester (half an hour).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Hive 5.5 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
West Bay (West) 8.4 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Eypemouth 9.8 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Seatown 12.6 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Weymouth Lodmoor 17 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Abbotsbury Swannery 6.3 km

Mapperton House & Gardens 10.5 km

Radipole Lake Nature Reserve 16.7 km

Weymouth Sea Life Park and Marine Sanctuary 16.8 km

Hardy's Birthplace 18.3 km

National Trust

Max Gate 15.7 km

Hardy's Cottage 18.2 km

Montacute House 27.5 km

Clouds Hill 27.8 km

Tintinhull Garden 30.1 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

South from Little Bredy 4.6 km

Eggardon Hill and Powerstock 4.8 km

BRIDEHEAD 5.4 km

ABBOTSBURY GARDENS 5.5 km

Abbotsbury - West Bexington - Chesil Beach - Abbotsbury 6.3 km

Local events

  • Dorset County Show (Saturday, September 5, 2026 – Saturday, September 5, 2026)

    Dorchester, England 15.7 km

  • Beautiful Days (Friday, August 21, 2026 – Friday, August 21, 2026)

    Ottery St Mary, England 46.8 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 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?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  7:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
    On-park accommodation
    Arrive:  4 p.m. –  7:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Litton Lakes? From $46.97 (for 1 night, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.