Setthorns Campsite

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Back to nature feel of setthorns campsite
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Back to nature feel of setthorns campsite
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Camper at setthorns

  • Hampshire family campsite near Sway in the New Forest National Park
  • Half an hour to Peppa Pig World; 20 minutes to National Motor Museum
  • Simple woodland pitches with access to marked walking trails
Sitting amid tall trees and dense greenery, Setthorns Campsite is pretty much completely hidden in the New Forest National Park. This Hampshire site isn't far from New Milton, but the pitches are so well concealed that it’s hard to know where the site ends and the forest begins. Winding paths and trails loop through the woodland, branching off in all directions to spacious pitches. And with trees all around, it’s easy to take off on foot or by bike for your next adventure along way-marked woodland routes, or follow the disused railway line just minutes from the site. Pitching a tent at Setthorns also puts you in pole position to spot all the New Forest wildlife, including free-roaming ponies and deer, rare wild birds and small mammals like rabbits and hares, as they go about their daily lives in the forest’s heathland and woodland. Sway (five minutes’ drive) is the nearest village, with a couple of pubs as well as a small supermarket for stocking up on basics. Pretty-as-a-picture Brockenhurst (10 minutes) and medieval Lyndhurst (15 minutes) both have a plentiful selection of shops, restaurants and pubs. And quiet and peaceful it may be, this site is also close to popular family attractions such as Peppa Pig World and the National Motor Museum, Beaulieu. It's very much worth noting that there are no shower or toilet facilities at this site, therefore your own chemical toilet facilities are essential.

Campground type

Camper sites 133
Tent sites 14
RV sites 133
Open all year
Opens

Tourist board rating

Please note
  • This park has no on-site toilet facilities.
  • This park has no on-site shower facilities.
  • This park has no on-site toilet and shower facilities.
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
  • Customers must have their own chemical toilet and toilet tent (one per pitch) if not contained within a touring or tent unit already. Customers without facilities will not be allowed entry. One amendment per booking is free; subsequent amendments are subject to a £10 fee.

Languages spoken

English

This campground is a member of Camping in the New Forest group.

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2 adults
0 children

Reviews

9.2

Overall rating from 347 Pitchup.com customers

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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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Forest

95% would recommend this campground to a friend

93% would stay here again

What customers say

Setthorns Campsite offers a peaceful woodland escape in the New Forest, lauded for its serene atmosphere, abundant wildlife, and spacious, natural sites. Staff are consistently friendly and helpful. Though some mention road potholes and poor cell/Wi-Fi service, guests rave about the natural setting and nearby trails. Many plan to return.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Peaceful beautiful views

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Anonymous

Select powered cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked Lovely place

Disliked No toilet

Recommend to friends Visit again

We will be visiting again for sure

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RAFER J.

Primitive cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked Such a peaceful setting, middle of the New Forest with easy access to walks and cycle routes. Pubs close by too!

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Peaceful site surrounded by woodland. So restful

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Sue Y.

Select powered cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked The layout of the site offering so many options

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great place, nice customer service. Area…

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Dominika K.

Select powered cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked Great place, nice customer service. Area exactly as we wanted in the woods. Would go back definitely. Nice seaside close by and plenty of walks trails.

Recommend to friends Visit again

If you want sheer tranquility this is the place to go

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Kaz M.

Primitive cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked The total peacefulness of this place

Recommend to friends Visit again

Forest location, back to nature.…

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Derran H.

Select powered cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked Forest location, back to nature.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Not for us!

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Anonymous

Primitive cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked Location and Walks

Disliked Signage around the site was terrible, it wasn't for us, we found the forest setting too dark.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great place for a peaceful back to nature stay.

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Martin F.

Select powered cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked Great site for enjoying the forest with large spacious pitches. Ideal for peaceful getaway with forest walks straight from the pitch. Staff friendly.

Disliked Surprised at the number of very large potholes in the tracks leading to the pitches. Be prepared for your van to be thoroughly shaken. Good test for your packing. A lot worse than previously encountered on this site.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very good…

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Nigel Q.

Powered cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked Very good

Recommend to friends Visit again

Reception very pleasant and welcoming. Location…

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Anonymous

Powered cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked Reception very pleasant and welcoming.
Location fabulous, lovely to be under the trees and easy to find walks.
Facilities for servicing our motorhome excellent

Disliked None

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Dogs 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 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 Peaceful

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

Type

Large (51-200 sites)

Accessibility

Uneven terrain; gravel or loose mud

Nearby leisure

Cycle hire nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Caravan storage facilities Seasonal sites

Location

Setthorns Campsite

Wootton

New Milton

Hampshire

England

BH25 5WA

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

50.8016°N
1.6282°W

Route directions

Please note: some sat nav systems lead to New Milton if the site postcode is used. Programme sat navs for Sway instead.

Nearest transport

Bus
2.8 mi Brockenhurst College
2.9 mi Brockenhurst College
3.6 mi Post Office
Rail
1.4 mi Sway Rail Station
2.6 mi Brockenhurst Rail Station
3.4 mi New Milton Rail Station
Ferry
5.3 mi Lymington Pier Ferry Terminal
7.3 mi Mudeford Quay Ferry Landing
7.5 mi Hengistbury Head Ferry Landing
Airport
9.1 mi Bournemouth International Airport
15.6 mi Southampton 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

You’ll never run short of ideas when staying in the New Forest. Go horse riding, cycling (you can hire bikes locally too) or hiking in the woodland; try your hand at archery, bushcraft and combat games at New Forest Activities (20 minutes); or go wild on the waterslides at Romsey Rapids Sports Complex (half an hour, a good rainy day idea too). For more cultural pursuits, have a nose around the Georgian docks and cottages at Bucklers Hard (25 minutes) on the Beaulieu River, or step back in time to the days of Henry VIII and take a ferry from Keyhaven to Hurst Castle (both 20 minutes) overlooking The Solent. A must for petrolheads, the Sammy Miller Motorcycle Museum (10 minutes) has a vast collection of racing bikes, or you could take a tour of the vintage cars at the National Motor Museum, Beaulieu (20 minutes). However, if kids are part of your holiday package, they’ll doubtless be clamouring to get to the myriad rides and attractions at Paultons Park, Home of Peppa Pig World (half an hour).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Christchurch Bay 4.9 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Milford-On-Sea 5.3 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Highcliffe 5.4 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Christchurch Highcliffe Castle 5.9 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Christchurch Friar`S Cliff 6.5 mi Estuary N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Exbury Gardens and Steam Railway 5.4 mi

Highcliffe Castle 5.7 mi

Beaulieu National Motor Museum 7.8 mi

Fort Victoria Country Park 8 mi

Needles Park - Heritage Attractions Ltd 9.6 mi

National Trust

The Needles Old Battery and New Battery 9.9 mi

Newtown Old Town Hall 11.5 mi

Mottistone Manor Garden 13.9 mi

Brighstone Shop and Museum 14.9 mi

Brownsea Island 16.4 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

The Naked Man - New Forest 0.6 mi

RHINEFIELD HOUSE 2.1 mi

Setley - Beaulieu Heath - Setley 2.4 mi

New Forest - Brockenhurst - Ober Heath - Brockenhurst 3.1 mi

BROCKENHURST PARK 3.2 mi

Local events

  • Farnborough International Airshow (Monday, July 20, 2026 – Monday, July 20, 2026)

    Farnborough, England 49.6 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.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Setthorns Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Setthorns Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Setthorns Campsite? You’ll never run short of ideas when staying in the New Forest. Go horse riding, cycling (you can hire bikes locally too) or hiking in the woodland; try your hand at archery, … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Setthorns Campsite?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Setthorns Campsite? From $20.48 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.