Ocknell Campsite
4.78 /5
Please note that this site doesn't provide showers and so guests must bring their own facilities if required.
Set amongst the trees and ferns of the New Forest National Park, Ocknell Campsite offers a back to basics stay surrounded by wildlife. Spot native animals wandering past your pitch and enjoy scenic strolls leading straight from the site. With spacious non electric grass and hardstanding pitches for both tents and tourers, there is room for everyone to unwind. You will also be within a 20 minute drive of popular attractions for days out!
Back to basics camping and touring in the picturesque New Forest National Park
Surrounded by walking trails and free roaming wildlife including deer, horses and donkeys!
Just a 15 minute drive from Paultons Park and 20 minutes to the New Forest Wildlife Park
About Ocknell Campsite
Immerse yourself in nature with this scenic, back to basics campsite. Nestled in the northern part of the New Forest National Park, guests will be surrounded by ancient trees, along with free-roaming wildlife such as ponies, horses, donkeys, cows and more! There are a total of 207 pitches, with the option of both non electric grass and hardstanding. Each pitch measures a spacious 9m x 9m, welcoming tents, trailer tents, campervans, caravans, RVs and motorhomes. Up to six guests are permitted per pitch, though they are unmarked and guests can find a spot to suit them as they are not allocated. There are plenty of spaces to shelter under the shade of the trees or be near to the facilities. There are also pitches available for seasonal use. Be sure to also bring the BBQ along to cook up a delicious feast, just please ensure it is either charcoal or gas and raised from the ground. Campfires, fire pits and disposable BBQs are not allowed. Four-legged friends can also join you for your stay, with up to three permitted per pitch. Please note, there are no showers onsite.
Ocknell Campsite is open from 22/03 to 29/09 in 2024 and from 01/04 to 29/09 in 2025.
There are 207 accommodation options on-site
Bookable pitches and accommodation options
140 x Non Electric Grass Pitches
Max 6 people
Grass 9m x 9m pitches without electric. Suitable for tents, trailer tents, campervans, caravans, RVs and motorhomes. Due to the hard ground, rock pegs are advisable.
66 x Non Electric Hardstanding Pitches
Max 6 people
Hardstanding 9m x 9m pitches without electric. Suitable for tents, trailer tents, campervans, caravans, RVs and motorhomes. Due to the hard ground, rock pegs are advisable.
Other accommodation
Seasonal Pitches
Pitches available for seasonal use.
Site tariff
Things to do on site and in the Fritham area
The New Forest and surrounding area offers visitors a whole range of fun activities and family days out to enjoy. You can go horse riding and cycling in the forest or head a little further afield to one of the area's many attractions.
The small village of Fritham is a five minute drive away, and those willing to head a little further afield will be treated to the cathedral city of Salisbury, just 30 minutes away.
If travelling with the kids, a trip to Paultons Park Home of Peppa Pig World (15 minutes) is perfect for keeping them entertained. Discover a great range of child friendly rides, along with animals, shows and themed lands!
Local attractions include:
- New Forest Wildlife Park (20 minutes)
- National Trust - Mottisfont (20 minutes)
- Port of Southampton (25 minutes)
- National Motor Museum, Beaulieu (30 minutes)
- Boscombe Pier (30 minutes)
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