Blackland Lakes

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  • Scenic and peaceful site surrounded by gorgeous villages such as Calne
  • A five-minute drive from Cherhill White Horse
  • Fishing lakes, shop, bar and nature trail with goat feeding
Ever seen the famed Westbury White Horse, high up above an Iron Age hill fort on Salisbury Plain? You can get to it within a 35-minute drive with a stay at Blackland Lakes. But there's more of that even closer by: this peaceful rural place is a mere five-minute drive from the famed equine etching of Cherhill White Horse. For those planning to spend days lazing around at base (after a trip to see one of the two horses, of course), Blackland has two coarse fishing lakes filled with carp, tench, perch, roach, bream and gudgeon, with mirror carp up to 25lbs in Heron Lake and bream to 11lb in both. Another lake is set aside as a habitat for wildfowl for those who'd rather laze about this green and scenic setting. The park covers 17 acres, divided into secluded grass paddocks. A big highlight is Sam's Bar, open from April to September (mainly at weekends), selling a range of draft beers and ciders, soft drinks, hot drinks, ice creams and pizzas. The team has also opened a well-stocked and licensed shop, selling essentials, drinks, ice cream and camping basics like tent pegs. Within the shop is a small tourist info section with leaflets on local attractions, events and details of local pubs, restaurants, and takeaways that can deliver your dinner straight to the site. Blackland is at just outside the village of Calne, at the foot of the North Wessex Downs. The closest pub serving food is about 10 minutes' walk away.

Site type

Tent sites 65
Travel trailer sites 65
RV sites 65
Open all year
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Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Single-sex bookings of 6 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • The grocery shop is open between 01/01 and 31/12.
  • The park caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.

Languages spoken

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Reviews

8.8

Overall rating from 386 Pitchup.com customers

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Location
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Peaceful

89% would recommend this site to a friend

87% would stay here again

What customers say

Praise for spacious, tidy sites, quiet rural setting, friendly staff, good facilities & pizza bar. Kids' play area, nature walks, lakes popular. Some note dated/untidy washrooms during busy times. Great base for exploring.

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Arrival date (latest first)

An enjoyable stay overall.

Overall

8 out of 10
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Value for money
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Judy H. 1 review

Powered grass campsite (large)

Liked The overall quiet atmosphere, though we were staying Sunday to Wednesday and apparently it was very busy at the weekend as you would expect. Fields and pathways well maintained and the lakes were lovely. Saw the heron at Heron lake and the Pygmy goats were appealing.

Location quite close to Calne town centre made it easily accessible to us on bikes. We made use of the table tennis table 2 evenings running.

Disliked Toilet block was a bit ‘tired’ as the wash basins were rather old and worn, but the showers were spacious and the area was clean.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Nothing…

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Simon B. 1 review

Primitive grass campsite (small)

Liked Nothing

Disliked Not as I expected, very over commercialised. It's the first campsite I've been to with security barriers at the entrance and exit. I couldn't wait to leave, and did so first thing.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very nice campsite

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9 out of 10
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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 Dan S. 1 review

Powered grass campsite (large)

Liked Great pitches, easy check in, nice bar, lots of walks, relaxed atmosphere

Disliked The VERY hot water in the smaller toilet block!

Recommend to friends Visit again

The site was lovely- well laid…

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Emma R. 1 review

Primitive grass campsite (large)

Liked The site was lovely- well laid out and good facilties

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very good site.

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10 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Facilities / Activities
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Anonymous

Primitive grass campsite (medium)

Liked Site facilities. Pitch spaces. Site quality. There's a walking path around the perimeter of the site with a few sights like a den building area for the kids and a goat pen.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Overall great, better pitch selection when campsite was nearly empty.

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8 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Facilities / Activities
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Wifi
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 Lyndsey L. 7 reviews

Powered grass campsite (medium)

Liked The campsite itself, is beautiful , been many times as its where I stay when working down there.

Disliked Unfortunately the pitch is was given was very uneven and considering the other flat purchase were unoccupied I thought this was not thought about very well. I was puch 8 in paddock 6 fine for tents and cars but thought campers should be on the other side. Slightly disappointed

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Pitch options and sizes. Quiet rural…

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10 out of 10
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Anonymous

Primitive grass campsite (large)

Liked Pitch options and sizes. Quiet rural location, goats, geese, decent and clean facilities, friendly helpful staff. Motor museum easy walk.

Disliked Disliked nothing about the site. When the cows and bull were in the field next door it was harder to do a longer dog walk avoiding roads, although the roads are pretty quiet. The current nearest pub in walking distance doesn't do food, need to walk a bit further, if you are there on nights the on site bar is shut. Bikes would be handy if you are in a camper and want to leave it set up to go off site.

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Great spot, well kept site, and…

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Jessica L. 1 review

Primitive grass campsite (small)

Liked Great spot, well kept site, and excellent facilities!

Recommend to friends Visit again

One to return to

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10 out of 10
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Value for money
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Adam S. 12 reviews

Powered grass campsite (large)

Liked Large pitches, friendly staff, lovely clean facilities

Will be back for the fishing lakes

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you so much for your feedback.
We look forward to welcoming you back soon.
Kind regards,
The Blackland Lakes Team

Peace and quiet…

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7 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Wifi
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Allison L. 1 review

Primitive grass campsite (small)

Liked Peace and quiet

Disliked Communal area for washing up not clean or cleaned while I was there loads of dead insects

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your feedback, and we're pleased to hear you enjoyed the peace and quiet.
Our amenity blocks are checked throughout the day and cleaned twice daily. We appreciate you bringing your concerns to our attention.
Kind regards,
The Blackland Lakes Team

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

Peaceful Spectacular scenery

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 Public transportation nearby

Type

Large (51-200 sites)

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Caravan storage facilities Motorhome service point Seasonal sites

Location

Blackland Lakes

Stockley Lane

Calne

Wiltshire

England

SN11 0NQ

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

51.4191°N
1.9942°W

Nearest transport

Coach
2.2 km Town Hall
7.2 km NX Coach Stop
7.2 km NX Coach Stop
Rail
9.7 km Chippenham Rail Station
11.3 km Melksham Rail Station
17.8 km Pewsey Rail Station
Ferry
41 km Temple Meads Station Ferry Landing
41.2 km Temple Bridge (Bristol) Ferry Landing
41.5 km Castle Park 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

The Westbury White Horse – Wiltshire's famed giant chalk horse carved into the slope of Salisbury Plain – is a 35-minute drive from Blackland Lakes, on the edge of Bratton Downs. Standing 80 feet tall and 170 feet wide, it's viewable for 16 or 17 miles around its setting; from the horse itself, you'll be able to see Bratton Castle and the white horses of Devizes and Alton Barnes. This is most certainly a land of archaeological and world-famed historical highlights: reach the pretty village of Avebury and its three prehistoric stone circles within 10 minutes' drive and the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Stonehenge within 40. If your tastes are more modern, a vintage motor museum is less than 10 minutes' walk away. Take a trip out to any of the area's market towns such as Calne, Devizes, Chippenham, Corsham, Royal Wootton Bassett and Marlborough, all within 25 minutes' drive. Bath is about 35 minutes away. For peaceful sightseeing within a short drive, try Bowood House and its landscaped gardens, five miles away, and the National Trust village of Lacock eight miles from the site, a magical place that's had screen appearances in the likes of Downton Abbey and Harry Potter.

Must see

Wadworth Visitor Centre 7.2 km

Lacock Abbey, Grounds and Cloisters 8.7 km

Silbury Hill 9.5 km

Avebury Stone Circle 9.7 km

West Kennet Long Barrow 9.9 km

National Trust

Lacock Abbey, Fox Talbot Museum and Village 8.8 km

Avebury 9.5 km

Avebury Manor and Garden 9.5 km

Great Chalfield Manor and Garden 15.6 km

The Courts Garden 16.2 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

BOWOOD 3.4 km

Battle of Roundway Down, 1643 4.3 km

SPYE PARK 5.2 km

LACOCK ABBEY 8.5 km

Lacock Village and Abbey 8.7 km

Local events

  • Bristol International Balloon Fiesta (Friday, August 7, 2026 – Friday, August 7, 2026)

    Bristol, England 46.9 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.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Blackland Lakes have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Blackland Lakes dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Blackland Lakes? The Westbury White Horse – Wiltshire's famed giant chalk horse carved into the slope of Salisbury Plain – is a 35-minute drive from Blackland Lakes, on the edge of Bratton Downs. Standing … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Blackland Lakes?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Blackland Lakes? From $41.75 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.