Sopley Lake Camping
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- Pop-up site edging the New Forest National Park in Hampshire
- Bournemouth 15 minutes’ drive; Bolderwood Deer Sanctuary 25 minutes
- Working farm with a shop and bakery; pick your own fruit and veg
Campground type
- At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
- Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
- The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
- Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
- The grocery shop is open between 05/01 and 10/31.
- There are no garbage cans onsite: all garbage will need to be taken home with you.
- Single-sex bookings of 10 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
- No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Group bookings of 16 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
- There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
- Swimming in the lake is not allowed.
- A cable measuring at least 25 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
- Units heavier than 7500 Kilogrammes are not allowed.
- Units longer than 10 metres are not allowed.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Wed, Apr 1 to
Campsite types & availability
2

Primitive grass tent or RV campsite
8 people maximum
No dogs allowed
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 8m width × 5m depth (40m²)
Arrival daysFrom £25 (£25)
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Powered grass RV campsite
6 people maximum
No dogs allowed
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 6m width × 10m depth (60m²)
Arrival daysFrom £35 (£35)
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Reviews
95% would recommend this campground to a friend
95% would stay here again
What customers say
This tranquil campsite boasts beautiful surroundings, spacious sites, and a peaceful vibe. Guests rave about the lake, orchard, and farm shop/bakery's delicious food. Staff are consistently friendly and helpful. Facilities are clean, though combined toilet/shower cubicles can get busy. Management is addressing boiler issues and improving hot water.
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Last updated 6/30/2026
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Beautiful lake and very nice pitch…
Powered grass RV campsite
Liked Beautiful lake and very nice pitch location.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Very chill campsite, large pitches, quiet…
Primitive grass tent or RV campsite
Liked Very chill campsite, large pitches, quiet and beautiful surroundings. The farm shop and bakery on site supply delicious food and drinks.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Lovely spot for a peaceful, idyllic weekend
Primitive grass tent or RV campsite
Liked Great location, environment, lovely hosts, beautiful sunrises and sets.
It was fully booked and still plenty of space, didn’t feel packed in.
Disliked Toilets and shower in one cubicle and only two for the campsite.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Great place. Will visit again.
Primitive grass tent or RV campsite
Liked Just as described. Great location. Clean and tidy. Field was a good size for people to be able to have almost as most space as needed and the ground was nice and flat. The grass was also cut nicely. Great for families as everyone kept to the quiet hours. Great price for the weekend
Disliked Showers and toilets could have been separate to make less queues but it was never terrible.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Lovely place to stay, added bonus of fruit picking my children loved!
Primitive grass tent or RV campsite
Liked Very peaceful.
Recommend to friends Visit again
10/10 will visit again.
Powered grass RV campsite
Liked Beautiful, quiet oasis just outside the city.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Great value, very peaceful, we'll be back. No complaints!
Primitive grass tent or RV campsite
Liked Location, the onsite shop, Hannah - the great host, the facilities, pub close enough, the peace, the lake 👍
Disliked Nothing
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The setting! In an orchard is…
Powered grass RV campsite
Liked The setting! In an orchard is lovely! Staff are great too! Close toilet and sink. Peaceful! Bakery and farm shop open 10-4 was handy! Easy in and out! Would definitely recommend for a calm easy few nights to get away! We had soooo much space too! And the best part is you can have campfires!
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Definitely will recommend
Primitive grass tent or RV campsite
Liked Lovely spot, running water, warm showers, clean loos. The communal spaces were lovely with benches and space to make a fire.
Disliked The showers and loos are together and there are only two, so there were sometimes queues.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Great simple back to basic camping will return
Primitive grass tent or RV campsite
Liked Simple camping with good atmosphere and enough facilities. Beautiful lake, friendly hosts camping how we like it simple and fun.
Disliked I wish the farm shop was open longer.
Recommend to friends Visit again
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 TV room Takeout Tennis WatersportsAmenities on park
Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Local produce Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Scouts welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearCamping 2.0
Jumbo tent sitesThemes
Forest Hikers’ paradise Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transportation nearbyType
Farm Medium (26-50 sites)Accessibility
Uneven terrain; gravel or loose mudNearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearbyLocation
Sopley Lake Camping
Derritt Lane
Sopley
Bransgore
Hampshire
England
BH23 7AZ
Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
50.77602°N
1.76587°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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christchurch Friar`S Cliff | 3.4 mi | Estuary | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Christchurch Avon Beach | 3.5 mi | Estuary | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Good |
| Christchurch Highcliffe Castle | 3.6 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Highcliffe | 4 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Christchurch Mudeford Sandbank East | 4.1 mi | Estuary | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Adventure Wonderland 3.5 mi
Highcliffe Castle 3.6 mi
The Bournemouth Balloon 6 mi
Russell-Cotes Art Gallery & Museum 6.1 mi
Bournemouth Pier Beach 6.3 mi
National Trust
Brownsea Island 10.4 mi
The Needles Old Battery and New Battery 11.4 mi
Kingston Lacy 11.9 mi
Studland Beach and Nature Reserve 12.2 mi
White Mill 13 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
AVON TYRRELL 2.1 mi
Throop Mill - Parley Green - Nature Reserve - Berry Hill 3.5 mi
Burbush Hill - Dur Hill - Whitten Pond - (New Forest) 3.5 mi
Hengistbury Head 3.9 mi
AVON HEATH (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 19/05/1998) 4 mi
Local events
- New Forest and Hampshire County Show (Tuesday, July 28, 2026 – Tuesday, July 28, 2026)
Brockenhurst, England 9.2 mi
- Southampton Boat Show (Friday, September 18, 2026 – Friday, September 18, 2026)
Southampton, England 17.8 mi
- Camp Bestival Dorset (Thursday, July 30, 2026 – Thursday, July 30, 2026)
Wareham, England 21.6 mi
- Wickham Festival (Thursday, July 30, 2026 – Thursday, July 30, 2026)
Fareham, England 26.7 mi
- Dorset County Show (Saturday, September 5, 2026 – Saturday, September 5, 2026)
Dorchester, England 29.1 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.
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Sopley Lake Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Sopley Lake Camping dog friendly? No View all features
- What attractions are near Sopley Lake Camping? There are numerous family walks and cycle rides within the New Forest National Park (five minutes’ drive), like strolls through ancient woodland to Matchams Viewpoint (15 minutes), or a bike ride along … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Sopley Lake Camping?
Read moreRV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: noon – 8 p.m. Depart by: noon - How much does it cost to stay at Sopley Lake Camping? From $33.22 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.


