Litton Lakes

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Visitor image - Aerial view of the site
Watersports on litton lakes
Lake view
The beautiful lake

  • 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

Camper sites 30
Rent a tent 2
Tent sites 30
RV sites 30
Open now
Opens April 1
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

Campsite types & availability

Reviews

96%

would recommend this campground to a friend

94%

would stay here again

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Great site, can't wait to come back.

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 2
Abi B. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass campsite

Liked: Absolutely gorgeous campsite. The whole weekend was amazing. Nice warm showers, clean toilets, friendly staff, dog friendly and beautiful walks and an absolutely beautiful lake and cafe.

Recommend to friends Visit again

We will be back.

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Tina W. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass campsite

Liked: Loved the relaxed family feel to the campsite. Very well kept, super shower block. The lake was a treat 😁. Great site for the whole family and your furry friends.

Disliked: Shower/ washing up water could have been hotter

Recommend to friends Visit again

Would visit again but think a bit more attention to detail needed.

Overall 8/10
Location 8
Value for money 10
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 6
Customer service 6
Child friendliness 8
Cleanliness 4
Wifi 8
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass campsite

Liked: Lovely setting in beautiful countryside. The lake and lakeside cafe were great too. There is a stream running from the site which our dog loved. Well marked walks to the pub and further afield. The wood burners and starry skies are a great selling point.

Disliked: The new toilet facilities looked great but lacked things like mirrors and running cold water. They were clean but the smaller block nearer the cafe were not cleaned in the time we were there. Toilet paper on the floor after 24 hours isn’t acceptable. Unfortunately the toilets and showers here are used by the day trippers as well as campers. Think this needs to be more clearly defined.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Beautiful site nestled in the heart of the Dorset countryside

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 6
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Suzanne P. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass campsite

Liked: Everything

Disliked: Non camping people using the lake, it was very busy

Recommend to friends Visit again

Level grass pitches with plenty of space, even at the weekend. Clean…

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
Richard R. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass campsite

Liked: Level grass pitches with plenty of space, even at the weekend. Clean facilities. Excellent cafe and just a few minutes walk along a dedicated footpath to a friendly local pub. We'll be back, again!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Beautiful site in a great location. Look forward to another stay soon.

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
Ross A. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass campsite

Liked: Clean, tidy. Quiet and easy-going vibe. Peaceful location with plenty of birdlife. The lake is beautiful and so clear. Brilliant to be able to swim in it as part of the pitch cost. Great new shower/toilet/washing up block that’s solar powered. Lovely to not have any mirrors so posing is kept to a minimum!

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Amazing little find, camped, had breakfast in the cafe and then went…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Cassandra B. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass campsite

Liked: Amazing little find, camped, had breakfast in the cafe and then went paddle boarding. Great place and not to many campers. Will stay again.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Brilliant site, bring your kayaks or paddle board!

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 8
Liz A. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass campsite

Liked: All of it! We've stayed 2 or 3 times before, great there are plenty of spacious showers and toilets and wash up sinks now..
The lake is obviously the main attraction, it's good to have the field next door for football so we didn't have to worry about the ball hitting people.
The cafe does amazing coffee, iced latte was spot on.

Disliked: The showers in the new solar block weren't always hot, but they had only just opened and the owners were really responsive when made aware and sorted it quickly so it wouldn't put me off going back.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Fabulous site. 5/5!!

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Linda G. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass campsite

Liked: We had a very warm welcome from the proprietress who showed us to our pitch and gave us the low down on the camp site and area. The site itself is stunning, peaceful and pretty. There is an onsite restaurant and lake. The facilities were superb. We loved it and we will be back!!!

Disliked: Nothing to dislike!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Clean facilities and site well maintained.

Overall 10/10
Location 8
Value for money 10
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 8
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass campsite

Liked: The peace and quiet, the pitch size and of course the paddleboarding on the lake, the choice of a fire pit and logs and the cafe. Very welcoming and definitely will return my son and daughter in law was also away and he proposed there.

Recommend to friends Visit again


Features

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

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 2020201920182017
Hive 3.4 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
West Bay (West) 5.2 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Eypemouth 6.1 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Seatown 7.8 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Weymouth Lodmoor 10.6 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

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.

Offers

Conditions apply - see campsite type section for details

Nearest campgrounds

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

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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.
    Read more
  • How much does it cost to stay at Litton Lakes? From $33.21 (for 1 night, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.