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
Campground type
Tourist board rating
- Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
- Facilities/activities including fishing are subject to extra charges payable on arrival.
- No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Reception is unmanned after 8 p.m.. Please inform the park while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time so that the team can provide information about your unit/site.
- If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
- Swimming in the lake is not allowed.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Wed, Apr 1 to

Campsite types & availability
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1st Meadow primitive grass campsite
6 people maximum
Ground type: Grass
Site size: Unlimited
Arrival daysFrom £66 (£66)
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2nd Meadow primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite
6 people maximum
Ground type: Grass
Site size: Unlimited
Arrival daysFrom £66 (£66)
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Ridgeway primitive grass campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite
6 people maximum
Ground type: Grass
Site size: Unlimited
Arrival daysFrom £66 (£66)
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Treeline primitive grass campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite
6 people maximum
Ground type: Grass
Site size: Unlimited
Arrival daysFrom £66 (£66)
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Centrepoint primitive grass campsite
6 people maximum
Ground type: Grass
Site size: Unlimited
Arrival daysFrom £72 (£72)
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Chill Out primitive grass campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite
6 people maximum
Ground type: Grass
Site size: Unlimited
Arrival daysFrom £72 (£72)
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Sunset primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite
6 people maximum
Ground type: Grass
Site size: Unlimited
Arrival daysFrom £72 (£72)
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Cloverleaf powered grass campsite
14 people maximum
Ground type: Grass
Site size: Unlimited
Arrival daysFrom £82 (£82)
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Lake view powered grass campsite
6 people maximum
Ground type: Grass
Site size: Unlimited
Arrival daysFrom £82 (£82)
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Viewpoint powered grass campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite
6 people maximum
Ground type: Grass
Site size: Unlimited
Arrival daysFrom £82 (£82)
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Birdie bell tent (five person)
5 people maximum
Dimensions: 16.4ft width × 16.4ft length
Arrival daysFrom £240 (£240)
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Lands End bell tent (five person)
5 people maximum
Dimensions: 16.4ft width × 16.4ft length
Arrival daysFrom £240 (£240)
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Hideaway bell tent (six person)
6 people maximum
Dimensions: 19.7ft width × 19.7ft length
Arrival daysFrom £300 (£300)
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Lakeside bell tent (six person)
6 people maximum
Dimensions: 19.7ft width × 19.7ft length
Arrival daysFrom £300 (£300)
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The Island bell tent (six person)
6 people maximum
Dimensions: 19.7ft width × 19.7ft length
Arrival daysFrom £300 (£300)
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Reviews
100% would recommend this campground to a friend
100% would stay here again
What customers say
Highly recommended, friendly, family-run campground with spacious sites & excellent, clean facilities. Guests loved the farm animals, fishing, and peaceful location. Hosts are welcoming & helpful. Minor notes: weak phone/Wi-Fi signal, parking away from sites, and county-wide fire ban.
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Excellent facilities, I will visit again.
Treeline primitive grass campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked Very well kept grounds. Very nice washrooms and toilets available and the eco toilets are regularly checked and Very clean.
Animals on site was pleasant to see and a lake where I saw someone fishing.
Was a quiet and pleasant stay.
Disliked Nothing I can think of, it was only a short stay for me but enjoyable.
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Spacious pitches, clean and tidy site.…
2nd Meadow primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked Spacious pitches, clean and tidy site.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Friendly people, beautiful surroundings and clean campsite
Treeline primitive grass campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked Owners were very welcoming, the price was extremely reasonable for everything and a lovely location. I stayed in the treeline section which was out of the way which I loved as it was very peaceful.
Disliked Would have liked if we could’ve parked our car next to our pitch.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Great site, clean facilities. Really friendly…
Viewpoint powered grass campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked Great site, clean facilities. Really friendly and welcoming.
Recommend to friends Visit again
A really wonderful campsite. Lots of…
Sunset primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked A really wonderful campsite. Lots of different pitches for different group sizes, sunset pitch was perfect for the two of us. The toilets and showers were clean and well kept, and there's lots of animals (I would enjoy saying hi to the pigs!).
There is even an eco loo near the pitches further back (we were in Sunset 42) which was nice as it meant we didn't have to walk back to the toilet block all the time.
The owners were really helpful and friendly. One of my favourite campsites I've stayed on.
Disliked Nothing to dislike - there wasn't much phone signal during the day (but was oddly fine at night after about 10pm) but I always welcome this as it forces me to switch off.
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Pitches are spacious and nicely laidout.…
Treeline primitive grass campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked Pitches are spacious and nicely laidout. Facilities were clean and maintained. Lovely little farm on site and two decent fishing lakes. Family that run the campsite were really friendly. I'd absolutely recommend the campsite and the woodfired pizzas made on site.
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Lovely site, stayed with the family,…
Chill Out primitive grass campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked Lovely site, stayed with the family, we all had a lovely time lots to do. My boys used the fishing lakes each day and managed to both get PB catches and the Mrs and I loved the animals on site and peaceful location.
Highly recommended, lovely family run campsite will be returning again soon.
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Excellent site - highly recommend
Lake view powered grass campsite
Liked Lively campsite , plenty of space , good facilities . Absolute fantastic hosts. Family loved fishing on site !
Disliked Nothing
Recommend to friends Visit again
Wonderful family stay
Viewpoint powered grass campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked Absolutely loved it. Location was great. Facilities are great. The family that run it are just wonderful. We are definitely going to return. The animals are great, kids loved them. Lovely that you feel safe letting the kids run off together to play.
Disliked Nothing
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We had a lovely week at this family site
Viewpoint powered grass campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked Lovely quiet site
Disliked We could not have a fire or bbq - but this was a county wide ban so cant be helped!
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Features
Dogs allowed
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
Baby-changing facilities 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 Tents for hire 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 Remote location Spectacular scenery Wild camping Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Communal freezer Communal fridge Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/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 Horseback 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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bournemouth Pier | 10.5 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Good | Good |
| Bournemouth Durley Chine | 10.5 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Bournemouth Boscombe Pier | 10.6 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Excellent |
| Bournemouth Alum Chine | 10.6 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Bournemouth Manor Steps | 10.7 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | N/A |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Kingston Lacy House and Gardens 5.9 mi
Adventure Wonderland 7.1 mi
Breamore House 9.6 mi
The Bournemouth Balloon 10.2 mi
Russell-Cotes Art Gallery & Museum 10.4 mi
National Trust
Kingston Lacy 5.9 mi
White Mill 7.1 mi
Brownsea Island 12.2 mi
Mompesson House 15.1 mi
Studland Beach and Nature Reserve 15.2 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Holt Heath - Horton Tower - Holt Heath 2.2 mi
ST GILES' HOUSE 3.5 mi
CRICHEL HOUSE 3.6 mi
CRANBORNE MANOR 3.7 mi
BOVERIDGE HOUSE SCHOOL 4.7 mi
Local events
- New Forest and Hampshire County Show (Tuesday, July 28, 2026 – Tuesday, July 28, 2026)
Brockenhurst, England 15.1 mi
- Tankfest (Friday, June 26, 2026 – Friday, June 26, 2026)
Wareham, England 18.1 mi
- Camp Bestival Dorset (Thursday, July 30, 2026 – Thursday, July 30, 2026)
Wareham, England 19.9 mi
- Summer Solstice at Stonehenge (Sunday, June 21, 2026 – Sunday, June 21, 2026)
Salisbury, England 22.3 mi
- Southampton Boat Show (Friday, September 18, 2026 – Friday, September 18, 2026)
Southampton, England 22.7 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 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 moreRV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: 1 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. On-park 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 $89.31 (for 2 nights, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.