How much does it cost to stay at Litton Lakes?

From $33.65 (for 1 night, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.

Litton Lakes

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Well-maintained peaceful lakeside site on a farm in Litton Cheney
A 15-minute drive to Jurassic Coast beaches; half an hour to Weymouth
Café on site, plus lake for swimming and watersports

Litton Lakes is a family-run Dorset lakeside site with spacious pitches and a modern shower block on a working farm in the pretty village of Litton Cheney. The area is something of a walkers’ paradise, with direct access to a network of footpaths and bridleways, and a dog-walking field just next to the site for any four-legged pals that haven’t had enough of a stretch. If you’d rather set out on two wheels you may like to note that National Cycle Route 2 passes the entrance to the site (and it’s suitable for cyclists of all ages and abilities). Back at base after any such outings, guests can get some more activity in by launching their paddleboards or kayaks on the lake, taking a dip in the fresh water or simply settling down to admire the far-reaching countryside views (firepits can be hired and logs are available to buy if you need a bit of warmth to help you dry off after a dip). And if what you really need is some sustenance? The site’s own Purple Turtle Café (open Friday to Sunday) should be your first port of call, for splendid cakes accompanied by cups of tea and freshly brewed coffee by the lake. You’re also welcome to light barbecues for bigger meals, or you might like to take a stroll down to the local pub, five minutes’ walk away. This is a peaceful and family-friendly site that’s particularly attractive for those with an interest in photography as there’s some gorgeous scenery to snap nearby. It’s also in an area of very low light pollution, so stargazing should be on the schedule too if possible.

Campground type

Open now

Please note

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
Dogs are not allowed if you are staying in the accommodation units.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.

The café is open Friday to Sunday.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Tue, Apr 1 to Tue, Sep 30 2025

Campsite types & availability

Bell tent (basic)

7 people maximum

No dogs allowed

Dimensions: 5.0m width x 5.0m length (16.4ft width x 16.4ft length) Calculated area: 25.0m² (269.1ft²)

7 people maximum

No dogs allowed

Bring all camping equipment minus the tent (linen, sleeping bags, pillows, cooking equipment, etc.)

Dimensions

5.0m width x 5.0m length (16.4ft width x 16.4ft length) Calculated area: 25.0m² (269.1ft²)

1 room

Open space 7 x Bring your own bed

No toilets in the unit: shared facilities available.

No showers in the unit: shared facilities available.

Features

Car 1 included, 4 max.

Car parking by site/unit

Other restrictions

No dogs allowed

Bed linen not provided

Extras

Double camp bed hire (2 max)		£15 (£15) per stay
Extra car (3 max)		£6 (£6) per stay
Firepit (1 max)		£9 (£9) per night
High chair (1 max)		£5 (£5) per stay
Single camp bed hire (6 max)		£12 (£12) per stay
Travel cot (1 max)		£12 (£12) per stay

You will be able to choose extras on the booking page.

Arrival days

From £130 (£130) 2 nights, 2 adults

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Other campsite types

Primitive grass campsite

9 people maximum

Ground type: Grass

Site size: Max 7.0m width x 9.0m depth (23.0ft width x 29.5ft depth) Calculated area: 63.0m² (678.1ft²)

9 people maximum

One Travel Trailer or Tent or RV or Class B motorhome or Trailer tent allowed per site

Additional units require additional sites - quick book via 'Make another booking like this' after making your booking.

Site size

Max 7.0m width x 9.0m depth (23.0ft width x 29.5ft depth) Calculated area: 63.0m² (678.1ft²)

Ground type

Grass

Twin-axle vehicles accepted

Suitable for

Travel Trailer, Tent, RV, Class B motorhome, Trailer tent

Features

Bring an awning 1 included, 1 max.

Car 1 included, 3 max.

Dog(s) allowed 2 included, 3 max.

Car parking by site/unit

Dump station

Extras

Additional dog (1 max)		£3 (£3) per night
Bring a gazebo (1 max)		£3 (£3) per night
Bring a pup tent (1 max)		£5 (£5) per night
Extra car (2 max)		£4 (£4) per night
Firepit (1 max)		£9 (£9) per night

You will be able to choose extras on the booking page.

Arrival days

From £25 (£25) 1 night, 2 adults

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Reviews

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Dog friendly field for off lead exercise

Pleasant stay, host was very helpful.…

Overall	9/10
Location	9
Value for money	8
Accommodation	9
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	8
Child friendliness	8
Cleanliness	8
Wifi	4

Anonymous Jun 2025

Primitive grass campsite

Liked: Pleasant stay, host was very helpful.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Pleasant stay, host was very helpful.…

Overall	9/10
Location	9
Value for money	8
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	9
Child friendliness	6
Cleanliness	8
Wifi	6

Anonymous Jun 2025

Primitive grass campsite

Liked: Pleasant stay, host was very helpful.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Pleasant stay, host was very helpful.…

Overall	9/10
Location	9
Value for money	8
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	6
Customer service	9
Child friendliness	7
Cleanliness	8
Wifi	1

Anonymous Jun 2025

Primitive grass campsite

Liked: Pleasant stay, host was very helpful.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Pleasant stay, host was very helpful.…

Overall	8/10
Location	10
Value for money	7
Accommodation	7
Facilities / Activities	5
Customer service	9
Child friendliness	8
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	5

Anonymous Jun 2025

Primitive grass campsite

Liked: Pleasant stay, host was very helpful.

Recommend to friends Visit again

The lake is amazing and fab for children on paddle boards as…

Overall	8/10
Location	8
Value for money	8
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	6
Customer service	8
Child friendliness	8
Cleanliness	7
Wifi	No rating

Anonymous Jun 2025

Primitive grass campsite

Liked: The lake is amazing and fab for children on paddle boards as limited breeze.
Small and beautiful surroundings.

Disliked: Showers not great with a wide thin spray so everything got wet and no bench etc. Access to/from site along lanes with the caravan was difficult at times.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Clean and tidy, lovely new shower block. Beautiful views of the hills…

Overall	9/10
Location	9
Value for money	9
Accommodation	9
Facilities / Activities	9
Customer service	9
Child friendliness	9
Cleanliness	9
Wifi	No rating

Charlie F. Jun 2025

Primitive grass campsite

Liked: Clean and tidy, lovely new shower block. Beautiful views of the hills and county side. lovely lake and cafe, close to a nice pub.

Recommend to friends Visit again

There was a lot of activities available. Nice pub nearby and plenty…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Andrew B. May 2025

Primitive grass campsite

Liked: There was a lot of activities available. Nice pub nearby and plenty of space to walk the dog

Recommend to friends Visit again

Everything. Our second visit. New facilities are great. Teens enjoyed paddle boarding.…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	8
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Anonymous May 2025

Primitive grass campsite

Liked: Everything. Our second visit. New facilities are great. Teens enjoyed paddle boarding. Looking forward to going again later in the year.

Disliked: Nothing!

Recommend to friends Visit again

A fantastic family friendly stay to enjoy nature!

Overall	9/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	9
Child friendliness	9
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Ian M. May 2025

Primitive grass campsite

Liked: Litton Lakes is one of our favourite places to stay, beautiful clear water to swim, paddleboard and boat. A clean and quiet site with helpful and friendly staff. Delicious cafe for tasty treats and great children's play field and dog walking field to meet everyone's needs.

Disliked: We would love the cafe to be open everyday!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great site but no hot water for 4 days.

Overall	5/10
Location	8
Value for money	8
Accommodation	No rating
Facilities / Activities	1
Customer service	8
Child friendliness	8
Cleanliness	3
Wifi	No rating

Laura J. May 2025

Primitive grass campsite

Liked: Location, lake, small site, warden.

Disliked: No hot water for showers or washing up.

Recommend to friends Visit again

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 Watersports Wild swimming

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 Tents for hire Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Scouts 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 Remote location 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

Type

Farm Medium (26-50 sites)

Accessibility

Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Bathrooms: Large spacious toilet Bathrooms: Step-free access Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible shower Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet Bathrooms: Wide doorways (over 32 inches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Litton Lakes

Litton Lane

Litton Cheney

Dorset

England

DT2 9DH

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

50.70733°N
-2.64691°W

Nearest transport

Bus

5.4 mi Coach Station

9.2 mi South Station

10.8 mi Marks and Spencer

Rail

6.1 mi Maiden Newton Rail Station

8.9 mi Upwey Rail Station

9 mi Dorchester West Rail Station

Ferry

11.1 mi Weymouth Ferry Terminal

28.7 mi Poole Ferry Terminal

29 mi Poole Quay Ferry Landing

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

Need a tipple to top off your evening by the lake? Take a 10-minute walk along to the village’s very own vineyard, Bride Valley Vineyard, for tours, tastings and a bottle or two to sip while the sun goes down. (If you’re more of a beer drinker, you’ll need to take the 15-minute drive to Palmers Brewery, which also runs excellent tours.) Time for the beach? Take your pick from the scenic offerings of West Bay and Burton Bradstock (both 15 minutes’ drive) and the 18-mile shingle stretch at Chesil Beach (half an hour), or head off to Weymouth (half an hour) to see the Sandworld sand sculptures and ogle the underwater beasts at the Sea Life Centre. Away from the coast, top days out might take you to Abbotsbury Swannery and gardens (20 minutes) or to explore the Teddy Bear Museum, Dinosaur Museum and Maiden Castle Iron Age fort in Dorchester (half an hour).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Hive	3.4 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
West Bay (West)	5.2 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Eypemouth	6.1 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Seatown	7.8 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Weymouth Lodmoor	10.6 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Abbotsbury Swannery 3.9 mi

Mapperton House & Gardens 6.5 mi

Radipole Lake Nature Reserve 10.4 mi

Weymouth Sea Life Park and Marine Sanctuary 10.4 mi

Hardy's Birthplace 11.4 mi

National Trust

Max Gate 9.8 mi

Hardy's Cottage 11.3 mi

Montacute House 17.1 mi

Clouds Hill 17.3 mi

Tintinhull Garden 18.7 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

South from Little Bredy 2.9 mi

Eggardon Hill and Powerstock 3 mi

BRIDEHEAD 3.4 mi

ABBOTSBURY GARDENS 3.4 mi

Abbotsbury - West Bexington - Chesil Beach - Abbotsbury 3.9 mi

Local events

Dorset County Show (Saturday, September 6, 2025 – Saturday, September 6, 2025)
Dorchester, England 9.7 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.

Policies

Booking terms and conditions

Changes to your holiday

Bookings cannot be amended within 10 day(s) of arrival.
Modifications are subject to a £3.00 ($3.83) fee.

Admission

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Arrivals and departures

Late arrivals must notify the park as soon as possible. Your booking will be held for 24 hours. After this period the management reserves the right to relet your unit.
No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.
Please pick any available site on arrival.
Units will be allocated on arrival.

Dogs

Dogs are not allowed if you are staying in the accommodation units.
Dogs must be kept on leashes and supervised at all times.

General

Public areas are non-smoking.
Quiet hours must be respected between 9 p.m. and 6 a.m..
Radio, music and TV players must be kept at a low volume. Car doors and trunks must be closed quietly.
Refunds within the indicated cancelation period are only possible if the park is able to relet your unit/site.
The management reserves the right to deny access or terminate the stay of those guests whose behavior is deemed unsuitable. No refunds will be offered.

Safety

Barbecues are permitted but must be raised off the ground and attended by an adult at all times.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.
Swimming in the lake is allowed.

Sites

Please note, pup tents are to be used for storage purposes only. Guests may not use them for sleeping.

Vehicles

No vehicle movement between 11 p.m. and 5 a.m..
Only one car is to be parked at the site. Extra vehicles must be parked in the designated area.
The car is only included in the rate if you are traveling with a camper, trailer tent or tent. Cars are not permitted when traveling with a motorhome/RV.

Additional terms

The café is open Friday to Sunday.

Payment terms

Offers

Conditions apply - see campsite type section for details

Nearest campgrounds

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

Frequently asked questions

Does Litton Lakes have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Litton Lakes dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Litton Lakes? Need a tipple to top off your evening by the lake? Take a 10-minute walk along to the village’s very own vineyard, Bride Valley Vineyard, for tours, tastings and a bottle or … Read more

When can I check in and check out of Litton Lakes?

RV, travel trailer and tent sites
Arrive:	1 p.m. –	7:30 p.m.
Depart by:	noon
On-park accommodation
Arrive:	4 p.m. –	7:30 p.m.
Depart by:	10 a.m.

How much does it cost to stay at Litton Lakes? From $33.65 (for 1 night, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.

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Campsite types & availability

Pleasant stay, host was very helpful.…

Pleasant stay, host was very helpful.…

Pleasant stay, host was very helpful.…

Pleasant stay, host was very helpful.…

The lake is amazing and fab for children on paddle boards as…

Clean and tidy, lovely new shower block. Beautiful views of the hills…

There was a lot of activities available. Nice pub nearby and plenty…

Everything. Our second visit. New facilities are great. Teens enjoyed paddle boarding.…

A fantastic family friendly stay to enjoy nature!

Great site but no hot water for 4 days.

Leisure on park

Amenities on park

Groups welcome

Rules

Themes

Utilities

Nearby amenities

Type

Accessibility

Nearby leisure

Timezone

GPS

Nearest transport

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Must see

National Trust

Cycle routes

Other

Local events

Nearest campgrounds

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