Blackland Lakes

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Fishing lake

  • Scenic and peaceful site surrounded by gorgeous villages such as Calne
  • A five-minute drive from Cherhill White Horse
  • Fishing lakes, shop, bar and nature trail with goat feeding
Ever seen the famed Westbury White Horse, high up above an Iron Age hill fort on Salisbury Plain? You can get to it within a 35-minute drive with a stay at Blackland Lakes. But there's more of that even closer by: this peaceful rural place is a mere five-minute drive from the famed equine etching of Cherhill White Horse. For those planning to spend days lazing around at base (after a trip to see one of the two horses, of course), Blackland has two coarse fishing lakes filled with carp, tench, perch, roach, bream and gudgeon, with mirror carp up to 25lbs in Heron Lake and bream to 11lb in both. Another lake is set aside as a habitat for wildfowl for those who'd rather laze about this green and scenic setting. The park covers 17 acres, divided into secluded grass paddocks. A big highlight is Sam's Bar, open from April to September (mainly at weekends), selling a range of draft beers and ciders, soft drinks, hot drinks, ice creams and pizzas. The team has also opened a well-stocked and licensed shop, selling essentials, drinks, ice cream and camping basics like tent pegs. Within the shop is a small tourist info section with leaflets on local attractions, events and details of local pubs, restaurants, and takeaways that can deliver your dinner straight to the site. Blackland is at just outside the village of Calne, at the foot of the North Wessex Downs. The closest pub serving food is about 10 minutes' walk away.

Campground type

Tent sites 65
Camper sites 65
RV sites 65
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The grocery shop is open between 01/01 and 12/31.
  • Single-sex bookings of 6 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • The park caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.

Languages spoken

English

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Child friendliness
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89% would recommend this campground to a friend

88% would stay here again

What customers say

Blackland Lakes is a peaceful, spacious campsite with lovely lakes and wildlife. Staff are frequently praised as friendly and helpful, with great facilities like a popular bar/pizza spot and a kids' play park. The location is ideal for exploring. Some reviews note dated toilet blocks and occasional cleanliness issues, plus noise from other campers. Managers state daily cleaning and prompt issue resolution.

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We will 💯 book again in the future.

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Primitive grass campsite (medium)

Liked A fantastic site, very well laid out and organised. Stunning landscapes and the facilities were second to none! Arrived on a Wednesday and delighted to be able to head to the onsite bar where we had a really tasty pizza and listened to the live music!!!

Disliked Not knowing about the campsite sooner;o)

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Primitive grass campsite (large)

Liked Clean and tidy, great facilities and nice to have amenities, bar and park close by. Staff were welcoming and helpful

Disliked Better enforcement of rules and sadly some adults smoking by the park (smelt like illegal substances) and dogs off lead despite being told by staff to keep them on lead

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Absolutely brilliant

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FHU gravel travel trailer campsite

Liked Stayed on fully serviced gravel pitches. Well shaded which was a blessing in 25+ degrees. Pitches are very big and flat.
Sam's bar with well priced drinks, huge playground next to it for the kids.
Lakes dotted around kept clean (one unfortunately had dried up in hot weather). Goats. Nature walk around the full site, and 0.75 mile woth lots of fun facts to read around. Also a Den Building part around the walk. Grounds are immaculate.
Shop on site for essentials.
Powerful showers.
Great location for some seeing. Stonehendge, Caen lochs, White Horse, Avebury henge and more, all within 30 min drive.
Oh, and friendly staff with warm welcome and smile every day.

Disliked Nothing, this is a beautiful site.

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Would stay again, no major complaints, all very good.

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Powered grass campsite (large)

Liked Nice spacious pitches with good facilities. Sam’s bar was awesome! My son loved the table tennis table too.

Disliked Shame there was such a long wait for food at Sam’s bar but we were warned it was very busy.

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Liked Sorry didn’t go so can’t give you a opinion

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Powered grass campsite (large)

Liked Great site with good facilities

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Primitive grass campsite (large)

Liked This is a lovely campsite - quiet, spacious and calm. Kids loved the park, we loved being able to buy a cold beer from the bar. Great stay!

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FHU gravel travel trailer campsite

Liked The pitch sizes, the peace and quiet for the first few days, the safety for children to roam around, the friendly staff

Disliked When it got busy over the weekend, I think the place felt a it cramped and noisy. Not everyone abided by the late night quiet time adn there was nobody to report the noise to.

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Lovely campsite…

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Primitive grass campsite (small)

Liked Lovely campsite

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Liked No complaints

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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

Amenities on park

Bath available 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 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

Peaceful Spectacular scenery

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transportation nearby

Type

Large (51-200 sites)

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Caravan storage facilities Motorhome service point Seasonal sites

Location

Blackland Lakes

Stockley Lane

Calne

Wiltshire

England

SN11 0NQ

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

51.4191°N
1.9942°W

Nearest transport

Bus
1.4 mi Town Hall
4.5 mi NX Coach Stop
4.5 mi NX Coach Stop
Rail
6 mi Chippenham Rail Station
7 mi Melksham Rail Station
11 mi Pewsey Rail Station
Ferry
25.5 mi Temple Meads Station Ferry Landing
25.6 mi Temple Bridge (Bristol) Ferry Landing
25.8 mi Castle Park 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

The Westbury White Horse – Wiltshire's famed giant chalk horse carved into the slope of Salisbury Plain – is a 35-minute drive from Blackland Lakes, on the edge of Bratton Downs. Standing 80 feet tall and 170 feet wide, it's viewable for 16 or 17 miles around its setting; from the horse itself, you'll be able to see Bratton Castle and the white horses of Devizes and Alton Barnes. This is most certainly a land of archaeological and world-famed historical highlights: reach the pretty village of Avebury and its three prehistoric stone circles within 10 minutes' drive and the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Stonehenge within 40. If your tastes are more modern, a vintage motor museum is less than 10 minutes' walk away. Take a trip out to any of the area's market towns such as Calne, Devizes, Chippenham, Corsham, Royal Wootton Bassett and Marlborough, all within 25 minutes' drive. Bath is about 35 minutes away. For peaceful sightseeing within a short drive, try Bowood House and its landscaped gardens, five miles away, and the National Trust village of Lacock eight miles from the site, a magical place that's had screen appearances in the likes of Downton Abbey and Harry Potter.

Must see

Wadworth Visitor Centre 4.5 mi

Lacock Abbey, Grounds and Cloisters 5.4 mi

Silbury Hill 5.9 mi

Avebury Stone Circle 6 mi

West Kennet Long Barrow 6.2 mi

National Trust

Lacock Abbey, Fox Talbot Museum and Village 5.5 mi

Avebury 5.9 mi

Avebury Manor and Garden 5.9 mi

Great Chalfield Manor and Garden 9.7 mi

The Courts Garden 10 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

BOWOOD 2.1 mi

Battle of Roundway Down, 1643 2.7 mi

SPYE PARK 3.3 mi

LACOCK ABBEY 5.3 mi

Lacock Village and Abbey 5.4 mi

Local events

  • Bristol International Balloon Fiesta (Friday, August 7, 2026 – Friday, August 7, 2026)

    Bristol, England 29.2 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 Blackland Lakes have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Blackland Lakes dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Blackland Lakes? The Westbury White Horse – Wiltshire's famed giant chalk horse carved into the slope of Salisbury Plain – is a 35-minute drive from Blackland Lakes, on the edge of Bratton Downs. Standing … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Blackland Lakes?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Blackland Lakes? From $29.66 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.