Marnham Lake Fishing and Camping

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Camping field overlooking the lake
Caravan pitch
Camping field sheltered by trees
Grass pitches

  • Tourer site 20 minutes’ drive from Newark-on-Trent in Nottinghamshire
  • Lincoln and Retford 25 minutes’ drive; Sherwood Forest 35 minutes
  • Dog-friendly pitches; all-year coarse fishing; pub five minutes’ walk
Set in 27 acres of Nottinghamshire countryside 20 minutes’ drive from the market town of Newark-on-Trent, Marnham Lake Fishing and Camping is a laid-back stop for touring caravans, with spacious pitches on grass meadows sheltered by trees. Of course, the major pull here is the well-stocked, four-acre coarse fishing lake, where you can fish for roach, bream, tench and carp up to 16lb, but the non-fishing folk among you will still find plenty to keep you busy on site. Grab the chance to follow all the wildlife walks (great exercise for any canines holidaying with you), where you can keep an eye out for wild rabbits and take binoculars to spot birds of prey circling above. If you’re looking for on-site entertainment and a swimming pool, this is not the place for you. Simple on-field amenities stretch to a small toilet block and washing-up facilities, and the vibe is one of peace and calm. Should you want to live it large while staying here, there’s a pub in Marnham village (five minutes’ walk), and you can get your fill of bars and restaurants in buzzy Newark and Retford (25 minutes’ drive).

Campground type

Camper sites 10
Tent sites 10
RV sites 10
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • The park caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.
  • Swimming in the lake is not allowed.
  • If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
  • Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.

Languages spoken

English

Campsite types & availability

Reviews

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9
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9
Accommodation
9
Facilities / Activities
8
Customer service
10
Child friendliness
9
Cleanliness
9
Wifi
5

95% would recommend this campground to a friend

93% would stay here again

What customers say

Peaceful, quiet site w/ spacious spots & friendly hosts. Guests loved the fishing, onsite bar, and clean facilities. While some found facilities basic & needing updates, the vibe is relaxed & welcoming. Recommended for a tranquil getaway. Improvements underway under new owners.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews

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Arrival date (latest first)

Good sized pitches, c/w electric hook up and a drinking water point…

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10 out of 10
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10
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Anonymous

Camping pod

Liked Good sized pitches, c/w electric hook up and a drinking water point nearby. The camping pod was very clean with plenty of room for the two of us and two dogs.
The site was very quiet despite there being plenty of the pitches being occupied. A very nice place to chill.
The staff are all very friendly and the bar had quite a good range of drinks available.
The shower and toilet block are kept very clean and the shower has a very good head of pressure behind it.
Overall we had a very enjoyable stay.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great campsite! The kids loved going fishing onsite and catching there first…

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10 out of 10
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10
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10
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Natalie R.

Powered cement/asphalt campsite

Liked Great campsite! The kids loved going fishing onsite and catching there first fish in the net.
The hosts on site were great too, very welcoming and friendly.
The onsite bar was the icing on the cake (open on a Friday and Saturday afternoon).
Toilets on site were also very clean.
We all loved this campsite and will definitely be returning!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent clean facilities, helpful friendly staff, large pitches.

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10 out of 10
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10
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10
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10
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10
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Jonathan S.

Powered cement/asphalt campsite

Liked Great place to camp and fish, staff very friendly and helpful.

Disliked None

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very quiet and relaxed clean and tidy good fishing, fish not massive…

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7 out of 10
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7
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8
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10
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Clive K.

Powered cement/asphalt campsite

Liked Very quiet and relaxed clean and tidy good fishing, fish not massive but in tip top condition. Martin and his team were very friendly and helpful

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great stay

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10 out of 10
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10
Alison C.

Powered cement/asphalt campsite

Liked Great little campsite very friendly lovely clean facilities

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Clean and tidy campsite, real friendly wardens. Great little pub on site…

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9 out of 10
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8
Value for money
10
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8
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8
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10
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9
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9
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Alison F.

Powered cement/asphalt campsite

Liked Clean and tidy campsite, real friendly wardens. Great little pub on site was a bonus

Recommend to friends Visit again

Peacefull. Facilities were ok…

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6 out of 10
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7
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7
Accommodation
4
Facilities / Activities
7
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7
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7
Wifi
2
Rosemary C.

Powered cement/asphalt campsite

Liked Peacefull.
Facilities were ok

Disliked A bit rough

Recommend to friends Visit again

Friendly staff nice and quiet, large pitch just upgraded toilet, bus…

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9 out of 10
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Kevin S.

Powered cement/asphalt campsite

Liked Friendly staff nice and quiet, large pitch just upgraded toilet, bus bar on Friday and Saturday

Disliked None

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great place for a spot of fishing and a relaxing break

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9 out of 10
Location
8
Value for money
9
Accommodation
8
Facilities / Activities
7
Customer service
9
Child friendliness
4
Cleanliness
9
Wifi
1
Russ B.

Powered cement/asphalt campsite

Liked Great site run a lovely couple , big pitches lots of room , basic but spotless toilets and showers .Really quite and relaxing.

Disliked I would not go with small children

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very peaceful and manager was very helpful…

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9 out of 10
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10
Value for money
8
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Anonymous

Powered cement/asphalt campsite

Liked Very peaceful and manager was very helpful

Disliked Needs more toilets and showers it wasn’t a big problem as site was only about a quarter full, but if full would be a problem

Recommend to friends Visit again


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 Car parking by site/unit 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 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 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 Public transportation nearby

Type

Tiny (1-10 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Marnham Lake Fishing and Camping

High Marnham

Newark

Nottinghamshire

England

NG23 6SQ

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

53.22165°N
0.79163°W

Nearest transport

Bus
8.4 mi Station Road
8.4 mi Station Road
9.3 mi Bus Station
Rail
5.2 mi Swinderby Rail Station
5.6 mi Collingham Rail Station
6.2 mi Saxilby Rail Station
Airport
20.1 mi Robin Hood Doncaster Sheffield Airport
20.4 mi Robin Hood Doncaster Sheffield Airport
27.3 mi Sheffield City Airport

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

Newark and Retford are just 20 minutes away. four acre course fishing lake Clumber Park - walking, cycling on traffic free trails - 15 minutes Sherwood pines forest park - cycling and 'go Ape' (tarzan adventure course in the tree tops) - 15 minutes Sherwood forest and the Major Oak and Robin Hood exhibition- 20 minutes White Post farm - childrens adventureland - 20 mins Newark - castle, antiques - 20 minutes Lincoln - Cathedral, Castle and shops - 25 minutes

Must see

Lincoln Castle 10.5 mi

Lincoln Medieval Bishops' Palace 10.6 mi

Lincoln Cathedral 10.6 mi

Sherwood Forest Country Park 11.3 mi

Mansfield Museum 17.7 mi

National Trust

The Workhouse, Southwell 11.5 mi

Clumber Park 11.8 mi

Mr Straw's House 14.8 mi

Hardwick Estate: Stainsby Mill 21.7 mi

Hardwick Hall 21.7 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Egmanton - Laxton - Egmanton 4.6 mi

DODDINGTON HALL 5.7 mi

Headon - Upton - Askham - Grove - Headon 5.7 mi

HARTSHOLME PARK 8.5 mi

Bothamsall - Robin Hood's Cave - Walesby - Bothamsall 8.6 mi

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 campgrounds

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Marnham Lake Fishing and Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Marnham Lake Fishing and Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Marnham Lake Fishing and Camping? Newark and Retford are just 20 minutes away. four acre course fishing lake Clumber Park - walking, cycling on traffic free trails - 15 minutes Sherwood pines forest park - cycling and … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Marnham Lake Fishing and Camping?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  10:30 a.m. –  10:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
    On-park accommodation
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Marnham Lake Fishing and Camping? From $80.63 (for 2 nights, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.