Litton Lakes

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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 and a modern shower block 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 Friday to Sunday) 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

Motorhome sites 50
Tent sites 50
Caravan sites 50
Rent a tent 5
Open now
Opens 1 April
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Dogs are not allowed if you are staying in the accommodation units.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the campground/park are unlit.
  • The café is open Friday to Sunday.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Tue, 1 Apr to

Pitch types & availability

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10
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9
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9
Child friendliness
9
Cleanliness
9
Wifi
6

96% would recommend this site to a friend

95% would stay here again

What customers say

Lovely, peaceful campsite with a popular lake. Praised for spacious pitches, clean facilities, and friendly staff. Cafe & pub nearby. Relaxed vibe, but expect queues at peak times. Great for families and dogs.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Fantastic camp site deep in the Dorset Hills. Very friendly and helpful…

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Simon F.

Unpowered grass site

Liked Fantastic camp site deep in the Dorset Hills.

Very friendly and helpful staff, booked for one night online and managed to stay another night, two in total.

The lake is fantastic for swimming and paddle boarding and the cafe is a nice touch to the camp site.

I invested in a tentbox and camped out with my son which he enjoyed making new friends too.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Brilliant siite, beautiful surroundings, great location. Clean.

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Caroline H.

Unpowered grass site

Liked The small size of the site, the spotless and modern toilet and shower block. The lake was a fantastic addition and the cafe had Ibiza vibes.

Disliked The showers could have been more powerful. On the first day we were told where we could pitch our tent ie around the outside, but on the second day people were pitched all over the place. The cafe staff need to be trained how to make a flat white coffee!

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Friendly staff

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Mihaela R.

Unpowered grass site

Liked We’ve loved our stay at Litton Lakes , it was a perfect location and the viewing amazing , the staff was really friendly , I loved the fact they came every night and asked if we need anything , the toilets nice and clean , and the lake…well it was actually the reason we booked our stay there . Thank you so much , can’t wait for our next holiday there !

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Overall we absolutely loved it here, Very well managed site.

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Jamie K.

Unpowered grass site

Liked The tranquil and relaxed atmosphere.
The lake.
The views.
The location

Disliked Showers lost all power when more than three were in use.
The cafe prices were too expensive.

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Fantastic campsite, amazing lake - just avoid the cafe!

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Cat S.

Unpowered grass site

Liked Campsite overall was fantastic!

Really helpful staff, immaculately kept and clean, loads of space for pitches and wonderfully relaxed - yes the water pressure dips in and out a bit when busy but perfectly manageable to have a shower and totally avoidable if you just go when its not peak time.

The lake is fantastic and we all had an amazing time swimming and paddleboarding each afternoon after visiting local areas in the morning :-) a cold water swim early morning whilst i is quiet is highly recommended!

The area itself is beautiful, from the stunning hill views from the site to the windy roads and thatched villages down to the amazing beaches - just perfect!

Disliked The cafe! Went in twice during our stay and it was sadly awful both times which is a shame as the food is really lovely. The staff however are all very young and more interested in chatting amongst themselves than serving with any efficiency. 45 minutes for 6 take away toasted sandwiches we waited! The girl that seems to be in charge of serving is also very abrupt and rude and made it very clear she wasn't happy about serving us at 14:15 when they shut at 15:00! SO frustrating as it is a beautiful cafe and setting and the menu is nice so we would have quite happily been in for breakfast/lunch each day had it been efficiently run.

We did have very noisy neighbours with lots of children running riot towards the end of our stay and nothing was done about upholding the curfew sadly which was a little frustrating when we always make sure our children are quiet by a respectful time

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The lake!!!!…

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Anonymous

Unpowered grass site

Liked The lake!!!!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great little site - just needs some tweaks to be just right.

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9 out of 10
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Anonymous

Unpowered grass site

Liked Staff friendliess, the lake, pretty quiet, lovely location.

Disliked Somewhere to freeze ice packs / charge phones would be handy. No warden overnight so not all rules were enforced. No wifi.

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Great place would go again but bring more essentials ourselves

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Edward L.

Unpowered grass site

Liked Great little site - lovely lake for swim
Or paddle boarding - super cafe
Beautiful scenery
Nice showers -lady very helpful on arrival

Disliked Need more of a shop eg no milk when we arrived - be nice if you sold eggs bread etc just the basics but you did have some eg wash up liquid toothpaste

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Peaceful Lake was beautiful Relaxing Lots of space…

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Hollie B.

Unpowered grass site

Liked Peaceful
Lake was beautiful
Relaxing
Lots of space

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Friendly welcome to site. Swimming in the clear Lake. The small cafe…

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Anonymous

Unpowered grass site

Liked Friendly welcome to site. Swimming in the clear Lake. The small cafe had excellent food. Very relaxing site with a friendly pub only 5 min walk away.

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Features

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 Watersports Wild swimming

Amenities on site

Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Tents for hire Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) 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 85 cm)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing 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, 6 September 2025 – Saturday, 6 September 2025)

    Dorchester, England 15.7 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.

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Litton Lakes have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Litton Lakes dog friendly? No 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?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  7:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
    On-site 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 $55.88 (for 1 night, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.