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.
  • 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 grocery shop is open between 01/01 and 12/31.
  • Bookings must not be for more than 14 consecutive nights.
  • The park caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.

Languages spoken

English

Polish

AA 3 pennants

Campsite types & availability

Reviews

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

92% would recommend this campground to a friend

89% would stay here again

What customers say

This well-kept, spacious campsite in beautiful surroundings is popular with families & fishermen. Guests love the friendly staff, clean facilities & generous pitch sizes. Sam's Bar & playground are highlights. Most found it peaceful, though some noted noise. A few felt restrooms needed updating. Highly recommended, many plan to return.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Booked it again within a hour of getting home says enough.

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9 out of 10
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10
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9
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10
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8
Customer service
10
Child friendliness
6
Cleanliness
8
Wifi
1
Anonymous

Powered grass campsite (large)

Liked How spaced out the pitches were and the lovely site. Very quiet.

Disliked Shower / toilet block was a bit dark and dingy.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great quiet weekend away!!

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10 out of 10
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10
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10
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10
Ronnie A.

FHU gravel travel trailer campsite

Liked Lovely campsite quite location
We stayed on a super pitch, good sized pitch and flat
Small shop for basic bits and bobs
Our son loved the pizza 😃
Also went fishing

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely little campsite

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10 out of 10
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10
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10
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10
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Kerry B.

Powered grass campsite (large)

Liked It was our first glamping trip and we stayed quite close to home. This campsite is small, but very nice. Clean toilet and shower block and a lovely little playpark for kids.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Nice and quiet, great facilities, beautiful lakes, available and efficient staff…

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10 out of 10
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Wifi
10
Lakota H.

Powered grass campsite (small)

Liked Nice and quiet, great facilities, beautiful lakes, available and efficient staff

Recommend to friends Visit again

Worth a visit

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6 out of 10
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7
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7
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8
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7
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Terry C.

Primitive grass campsite (small)

Liked Tranquility, setting
Friendly staff

Disliked It was a Sunday and Sam's Bar was closed so no drink or food
Wasps ( not Blacklands fault )
Bins were full
Clean facilities

Recommend to friends Visit again

Sehr schöner Platz, leider waren die Sanitären Anlagen net so sauber. Aber…

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8 out of 10
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8
Value for money
7
Accommodation
8
Facilities / Activities
8
Customer service
8
Child friendliness
10
Cleanliness
6
Wifi
No rating
Sven B.

Primitive grass campsite (large)

Liked Sehr schöner Platz, leider waren die Sanitären Anlagen net so sauber. Aber für Kinder gut geeignet, es gibt viel Platz zum spielen und ein schöner Spielplstz mit live Musik.

Disliked Hygiene der Sanitären Anlagen

Recommend to friends Visit again

Have booked up again! Would recommend.

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10 out of 10
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8
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10
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Customer service
9
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10
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9
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Paul M.

Primitive grass campsite (small)

Liked Great site
Playground was fab for my son, who loved it.
Lovely area and grounds.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely site with plenty of space.

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10 out of 10
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10
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9
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Anonymous

Powered grass campsite (medium)

Liked The fishing lakes
The space in front of the pitches
The play park
The pizza
2 large toilet blocks

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Fabulous site, great facilities, good bar and pizzas.

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10 out of 10
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10
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10
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10
Child friendliness
6
Cleanliness
10
Wifi
7
Anonymous

Primitive grass campsite (large)

Liked Really well organised site with great facilities. Great outdoor bar and takeaway pizzas. Clean and tidy site with well spaced out pitches.

Disliked Nothing.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Good stay.

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Anonymous

Primitive grass campsite (medium)

Liked It has everything that we needed.
there is also small shop, outdoor bar and all amenities. Great for children, feels safe.
Devizes is near by, great place for browsing shops and afternoon coffee.

Disliked Toilets and showers need more attention, and cleaning.

No fire pits provided, bring your own.

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

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 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 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 8, 2025 – Friday, August 8, 2025)

    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.

Nearest campgrounds

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

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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:  noon –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Blackland Lakes? From $31.11 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.