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
Site type
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Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
- The café is open Friday to Sunday.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Tue, 01 Apr to
Pitch types & availability
Non-electric grass pitch
9 people maximum 
9.3/10
720 reviews Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 7m width × 9m depth (63m²)
Arrival daysFrom £25 (£25)
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Bell tent (basic)
7 people maximum 9.5/10
31 reviews 
No dogs allowed Dimensions: 16.4ft width × 16.4ft length
Arrival daysFrom £130 (£130)
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Reviews
96% would recommend this site to a friend
94% would stay here again
What customers say
Litton Lakes gets a thumbs-up for its scenic setting, helpful staff, and generous pitches. The lake's a big draw for swimming and paddleboarding, with the cafe and local pub also scoring well. Facilities are mostly tidy, though some guests mentioned weak water pressure and dim toilet blocks. While many find the vibe chilled, a few reckon it gets a bit hectic and loud, especially with bigger groups. Most agree the loos and showers could do with a sprucing up.
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An amazing little camping holiday! Stunning location.
Bell tent (basic)
Liked Pretty much everything 🙂 The lake being the star of the show. Kids absolutely loved it and so did we. An amazing hidden gem. We honestly cant wait to come back.
Disliked Prices in the cafe very steep! But aside from that we have no complaints.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Lovely site with good facilities (when fully working), lake is the gem
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked Lake is a great part of the site which the children loved. Staff are very friendly and helpful.
Disliked Hot water and water pressure was an issue, depended the time of the day you wanted to shower
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A lovely site for families to relax.
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked This site is small and well run. We found the facilities good and well kept. The lakeside position makes it special. All the staff were friendly and helpful. The on-site cafe is nicely positioned with views across the lake.
Recommend to friends Visit again
We love the lake and the ability to paddle.
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked We love Litton lakes, we’ve visited lots with day passes but this was our first camping stay.
Easy to check in, the new toilet block is smart and a welcome addition.
The new jetty and edging to the lake is really smart.
Disliked The cafe prices are I the expensive side with a limited menu. Coffee isn’t great either.
Lots of the taps didn’t work in the new toilet block. I think at one point only 2 taps out of 6 worked.
The jetty needs some bone slip gripping on it, we watched numerous children hit the deck very hard, including one child smacking their head. Please supervise your children in this as it gets so slippery.
A couple of noises campers.
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Would definitely return to stay again. Loved it.
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked The beautiful lake for paddle boarding.
The cafe with great food and coffee.
The friendly staff.
The clean toilets and showers.
Disliked The occasional lack of water pressure from the shower.
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Perfect site for paddling, spending time with friends and family .
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked We had a great time staff on site very welcoming and helpful .
Cafe great and food good.
Lake perfect for swimming and paddling , even though it was school holidays everyone was respectful on the lake and it was never too full . Local area great to we walked twice from site to the beach and the dogs loved it .
We will be back
Disliked Would have liked the weather to be warmer as it was dull 🤣
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Free for all, do as you want! With no repercussions
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked It was a cute place. The new Toilet block is nice, a little “impersonal” as you can hear everything. When shop was open coffee is good.
Disliked Power points would completely and utterly change this place.
No wardens or control. They state 9pm quiet time but every night the loud group could be heard laughing and talking till gone 11pm.
Shop is very expensive with strange open hours. A bbq night or something would have been amazing.
Never saw anyone cleaning, tidying up or managing site.
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Would stay again.
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked Camp was lovely clean and quiet. Staff were lovely. The lake was a big bonus.
Disliked Signage for amenities could be a little clearer as it wasn't until we were leaving we found there were toilets closer to our pitch than the ones we were using.
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We had an amazing stay at…
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked We had an amazing stay at the Litton Lakes campsite. We went as a group and I was initially worried it would be to busy to pitch us together but Sarah had it all planned out and they had very thoughtfully placed us in an ideal spot. The facilities were clean and never too busy and the cafe and lake were an added bonus. Very well positioned for access to the beaches as well. Can't wait to return again in the future.
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A brilliant stay for the kids.
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked Amazing lake for hours of fun with the kids
Recommend to friends Visit again
Features
Dogs allowed
Campfires allowed
Leisure on site
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis Watersports Wild swimmingAmenities on site
Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Tents for hire Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Farm Medium (26-50 pitches)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 30 inches/75cm)Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearbyLocation
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
Coach
Rail
Ferry
AirportPlease 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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hive | 5.5 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| West Bay (West) | 8.4 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Eypemouth | 9.8 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Seatown | 12.6 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Weymouth Lodmoor | 17 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Abbotsbury Swannery 6.3 km
Mapperton House & Gardens 10.5 km
Radipole Lake Nature Reserve 16.7 km
Weymouth Sea Life Park and Marine Sanctuary 16.8 km
Hardy's Birthplace 18.3 km
National Trust
Max Gate 15.7 km
Hardy's Cottage 18.2 km
Montacute House 27.5 km
Clouds Hill 27.8 km
Tintinhull Garden 30.1 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
South from Little Bredy 4.6 km
Eggardon Hill and Powerstock 4.8 km
BRIDEHEAD 5.4 km
ABBOTSBURY GARDENS 5.5 km
Abbotsbury - West Bexington - Chesil Beach - Abbotsbury 6.3 km
Local events
- Dorset County Show (Saturday, 6 September 2025 – Saturday, 6 September 2025)
Dorchester, England 15.7 km
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 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?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 1 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Depart by: noon On-site 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 R590 (for 1 night, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.