Riverside Lakes
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- Attractive natural site on a family-run Dorset smallholding
- New Forest National Park 15 minutes' drive; Paultons Park half an hour
- Fishing lakes and animals to meet, plus craft activities for the kids
Site type
Tourist board rating
Extras
- Facilities/activities including fishing are subject to extra charges payable on arrival.
Safety
- Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.
- If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
- Swimming in the lake is not allowed.
Occupancy
- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
Reception
- Reception is unmanned after 8 p.m.. Please inform the campground while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time so that the team can provide information about your unit/site.
Admission
- Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Wed, 1 Apr to

Pitch types & availability
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1st Meadow unpowered grass site
6 people maximum
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Unlimited
Arrival daysFrom £72 (£72)
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Centrepoint unpowered grass site
6 people maximum
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Unlimited
Arrival daysFrom £72 (£72)
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Ridgeway unpowered grass campervan, tent or trailer tent site
6 people maximum
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Unlimited
Arrival daysFrom £72 (£72)
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Cloverleaf powered grass site
14 people maximum
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Unlimited
Arrival daysFrom £88 (£88)
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Lake view powered grass site
6 people maximum
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Unlimited
Arrival daysFrom £88 (£88)
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Viewpoint powered grass campervan, tent or trailer tent site
6 people maximum
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Unlimited
Arrival daysFrom £88 (£88)
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2nd Meadow unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site
6 people maximum
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Unlimited
Arrival daysFrom £72 (£72)
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Hideaway bell tent (six person)
6 people maximum
Dimensions: 19.7ft width × 19.7ft length
Arrival daysNo availability on our site
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Lakeside bell tent (six person)
6 people maximum
Dimensions: 19.7ft width × 19.7ft length
Arrival daysNo availability on our site
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Reviews
96% would recommend this site to a friend
96% would stay here again
What customers say
Highly recommended family-run site, praised for spacious pitches & lovely surroundings. Friendly hosts, clean facilities & on-site animals a hit. Minor points: need for a small shop, ticks in grass, closer car parking & intermittent WiFi.
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Last updated 8/09/2026
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Would stay again and recommend to friends
Viewpoint powered grass campervan, tent or trailer tent site
Liked Area was spacious.
Loved the animals.
Good facilities
Lovely owners
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Really welcoming hosts, good facilities, reliable…
Viewpoint powered grass campervan, tent or trailer tent site
Liked Really welcoming hosts, good facilities, reliable amenities, tucked away countryside location, big pitches and the animals.
Disliked The fishing. Only 1 lake open which was full of weeds and next to no fish. We didn't see anyone catch anything the whole time we were there. Could also do with a play area. No mobile phone or wifi signal.
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Love love loved it! Pitch 42…
Sunset unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site
Liked Love love loved it! Pitch 42 own secluded spot. Thank you. Beautiful grounds well maintained. Basic tent pitch perfect x
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The Bell tent was nice with…
The Island bell tent (six person)
Liked The Bell tent was nice with cute little features.
Disliked How far away the showers and a plumbed toilet was. No electrics in the tent. Expensive. WiFi didn’t reach us.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Clean, tidy, plenty of space on…
Chill Out unpowered grass campervan, tent or trailer tent site
Liked Clean, tidy, plenty of space on the pitch
Recommend to friends Visit again
Great stay plenty of space for the grandkids to play
Ridgeway unpowered grass campervan, tent or trailer tent site
Liked So much room
Disliked Nothing
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Thoroughly enjoyed our stay!
Viewpoint powered grass campervan, tent or trailer tent site
Liked Large, flat pitches set in smaller groups. The surroundings, quiet and peaceful. The fishing lakes. The fridge and freezer available for use.
Loved the fact that the wifi didn't reach the camping area! Cars are not allowed by pitches except to load/unload, the car park had plenty of space.
We really enjoyed our stay.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Overall a very good stay, would defiantly visit again.
Viewpoint powered grass campervan, tent or trailer tent site
Liked Good size pitches, pizza night, fishing, animals, good base to explore, bins provided.
Disliked Could do with a little play area , on a very sunny pitch with no shade but no fault of the site.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Very beautiful stay
Lake view powered grass site
Liked Very clean and well organised, we loved the animals and the staff was very friendly.
Disliked As a fisherman, I have been disappointed about the closure of the second lake, but I totally understand the reason. I’ll enjoy it next time.
Also area with vero poor signal and I did not ask for WiFi, so I do not know if they has it.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Scenic, quiet and simple
Viewpoint powered grass campervan, tent or trailer tent site
Liked Layout
No cars at pitches
Plenty of bins
Ample freezer / fridge facilities for ice packs
Beautiful walk with dogs around the lakes
Scenic
Enjoyed watching and animals
Quiet even though there were families and children on site - loved how the kids were happy climbing the tree by the toilet block. I heard one shout "I'm surrounded by nature!"
Disliked Could have done with a map, or info on local walks and pubs
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Features
Dogs allowed
Campfires allowed
Leisure on site
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis WatersportsAmenities on site
Baby-changing facilities Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry Local produce Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Tents for hire Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearCamping 2.0
Jumbo tent sitesThemes
Bush Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Communal freezer Communal fridge Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Farm Large (51-200 sites)Accessibility
Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Bathrooms: Large spacious toilet Bathrooms: Step-free accessNearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Watersports nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Caravan storage facilities Motorhome service point Seasonal sites Water hook-up points for caravansLocation
Riverside Lakes
Slough Lane
Horton
Wimborne
Dorset
England
BH21 7JL
Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
50.86347°N
1.92613°W
Route directions
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
Food and drink
- Drusilla's Inn Pub 1.5 km
- The Cross Keys Pub 2.5 km
- The Albion Inn Pub 3.3 km
- Monmouth Ash Pub 3.6 km
- Champagne Chinese Takeaway Restaurant 3.8 km
- Swans Pub 3.9 km
- Old Inn Pub 3.9 km
- The Horton Inn Pub 3.9 km
- Forzza Restaurant 3.9 km
- Spice of India Restaurant 4.4 km
Groceries
- Morrisons 3.9 km
- Lidl 4.4 km
- The Co-operative Food 4.6 km
- Spar 5.1 km
- Co-op Food 6.5 km
- Sainsbury's 6.8 km
- Lidl 6.9 km
- Tesco 7.3 km
- M&S Foodhall 7.7 km
- Waitrose 8.2 km
Parks and play
- Champtoceaux Green park 3.7 km
- Eastworth Play Area Playground 3.9 km
- Verwood Green park 3.9 km
- Verwood Recreation Playground 4 km
- Verwood Recreation Ground park 4 km
- Potterne Park 4.4 km
- Fryer Field Recreation Ground park 4.5 km
- Tap And Railway Playarea Playground 4.8 km
- Adventure Playground 5.5 km
- Moors Valley Country Park 5.5 km
Family days out
- Dorset Heavy Horse Centre Visitor attraction 4.5 km
- Stephen's Stone Visitor attraction 5 km
- Ringwood Forest Visitor attraction 5.6 km
- HoneyBrook Farm Visitor attraction 6.1 km
- Walford Mill Crafts Visitor attraction 7.8 km
- Eye bridge Visitor attraction 9.1 km
- Down Farm Visitor attraction 9.4 km
- Matchams Karting Visitor attraction 9.6 km
- Friday's Cross Visitor attraction 9.7 km
- Liberty's Owl, Raptor and Reptile Centre Zoo 11.3 km
- Castle Piece 14.7 km
Public transport
- West Moors Road 3.2 km
- Verwood, Dewlands Way 3.2 km
- Three Legged Cross, Woodcutters 3.2 km
- Joys Road 3.2 km
- Bridleways 3.3 km
- Church Road 3.3 km
- Haddons Drive 3.3 km
- Dewlands Road 3.4 km
- Church Hill 3.5 km
- Glenwood Road 3.6 km
Other nearby
- Remedy Oak 0.9 km
- Crane Valley - Valley Course 2.4 km
- Crane Valley - Woodland Course 2.7 km
- Moors Valley Golf Course 5.2 km
- Ferndown Forest Golf Club 5.2 km
- Somerley Park Golf Club 7.4 km
- Ferndown Golf Club 7.9 km
- Canford Golf Club 8.7 km
- Dudsbury Golf Club & Hotel 9.3 km
Local services
- Morrisons Petrol Station Fuel station 3.8 km
- Valero Fuel station 4.5 km
- The Surgery Doctors 6.3 km
- Colehill Pharmacy 6.4 km
- Valero Fuel station 6.4 km
- Ashley Heath Pharmacy 6.7 km
- Esso Fuel station 6.7 km
- GenieEV Charging station 6.7 km
- Sainsbury's Ferndown Charging station 6.7 km
- Sainsbury's Fuel station 6.8 km
Must see
Kingston Lacy House and Gardens 9.5 km
Adventure Wonderland 11.4 km
Breamore House 15.5 km
The Bournemouth Balloon 16.3 km
Russell-Cotes Art Gallery & Museum 16.7 km
National Trust
Kingston Lacy 9.5 km
White Mill 11.5 km
Brownsea Island 19.6 km
Mompesson House 24.3 km
Studland Beach and Nature Reserve 24.4 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Holt Heath - Horton Tower - Holt Heath 3.5 km
ST GILES' HOUSE 5.6 km
CRICHEL HOUSE 5.8 km
CRANBORNE MANOR 6 km
BOVERIDGE HOUSE SCHOOL 7.6 km
Local events
- Southampton Boat Show (Friday, 18 September 2026 – Friday, 18 September 2026)
Southampton, England 36.6 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 Riverside Lakes have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Riverside Lakes dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Riverside Lakes? This is a fantastic area for outdoor activities, with places like Moors Valley Country Park (10 minutes' drive), which has cycle paths, orienteering and a treetop trail, and the New Forest National … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Riverside Lakes?
Read moreCamping and caravan Arrive: 1 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. On-site accommodation Arrive: 2 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Riverside Lakes? From $167.50 (for 2 nights, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.
