Riverside Lakes
No availability at present on Pitchup.com - Beautiful family run campsite on the Hampshire Dorset border.
Riverside Lakes is a family run campsite in Horton, 10 minutes off of the A31. We bought the site nearly 4 years ago with our young family, and they all get to work and help out onsite. We have around 75 pitches, and 5 glamping tents that welcome dogs. we do allow campfires with braziers on each pitch free of charge, and we ask for wood to be bought from us as this doesn't smoke. we do have a noise curfew, so at 11pm we ask for no noise. sitting quietly around the camp fire is fine. we have lovely walks to our local pub - The old Inn @ Holt. and also newly opened is Drusilla's inn, which is even closer. We allow caravans, motorhomes, trailer tents, camper vans, and large tents. We have 16 electric hook up points over the site, which you will see on the map with an lightbulb. Our Skys at night are completely unspoilt, meaning the star gazing is a must when you stay here. We have wood fired pizzas onsite on particular nights, usually a Saturday, and you can preorder on check in. We also have takeaways that deliver to site also. we have a small onsite shop, with camping essentials, ice creams and few little souvenirs from your stay.
For all those fisherman, or campers that want a little go with a rod, we allow fishing onsite in both our first lakes. the second being our specimen lake. this is completely fenced, meaning safe for the children too. we have carp at nearly 30lb in this lake, and lots more littler carp in the smaller lake, along side other course fish. unhooking Mats and weigh slings and nets are provided by us free of charge.
We have a small holding onsite with our friendly pigs, alpacas, chickens, goats. we sell food in the shop for these to be fed. We do have piglets every year too, which is a real attraction for the children.
We also do pottery painting onsite, and glaze fire onsite too. this is a great thing for the kids, if it's raining. we are also expanding things to do more with the kids each year to make their stay unforgettable, while adults can sit back relax and enjoy the peace and quiet. we have a no vehicle policy on sit which means you can deliver stuff to the pitch and pack away again, but the cars stay in the car park, so that its safe for the children to roam quite freely.
Campground type
75
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8
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5Opens April 1
Tourist board rating
Languages spoken
English
Open from Tue, Apr 1 to
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Features
No dogs allowed
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 Car parking by site/unit 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 No dogs allowedCamping 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 access Disabled facilitiesNearby 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
Directions Timezone
Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)
GPS
50.86347°N
-1.92613°W
Route directions
If coming from A31 this is an easy straight forward way to get to us, you come through Ashley heath, then across the roundabouts at 3 legged cross, then straight on, we are 2 miles down on the right. If coming from the Horton Inn way with a tourer or motor home, you may want to go past our turning and find a safe space to turn around, as the turning to the left is at an angle and can be tricky.
Nearest transport
Bus6 mi Meeting House Lane
8.4 mi Bournemouth University
9.3 mi St Johns Church
Rail9.4 mi Branksome Rail Station
9.8 mi Parkstone (Dorset) Rail Station
9.8 mi Bournemouth Rail Station
Ferry10.8 mi Poole Quay Ferry Landing
11 mi Tuckton Tea Gardens Ferry Landing
11.1 mi Poole Ferry Terminal
Airport7.2 mi Bournemouth International Airport
25.4 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
Paultons Park - Peppa Pug World
Moors valley country park
Wimborne minster/ Horton Tower
Tower Park - Splash Down, bowling, cinema and restaurants
Bournemouth beaches, sandbanks
New forest
Swanage
Durdle Door
Mulligans crazy golf
the list goes on!
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
- Dorset County Show (Saturday, September 6, 2025 – Saturday, September 6, 2025)
Dorchester, England 23.9 mi
- Isle of Wight Festival (Thursday, June 19, 2025 – Thursday, June 19, 2025)
Newport, England 30 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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Nearest campgrounds
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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? Paultons Park - Peppa Pug World Moors valley country park Wimborne minster/ Horton Tower Tower Park - Splash Down, bowling, cinema and restaurants Bournemouth beaches, sandbanks New forest Swanage Durdle Door Mulligans … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Riverside Lakes?
RV, 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. If you feel you are going to be running late for arrival, please get in contact before hand so we are aware.
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