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.


Facilities and amenities

Facilities include toilets, washbasins and a dishwashing area. Please note, there are no showers onsite.

Within a five minute drive, you will find a selection of shops for essentials including Budgens, along with a range of pubs, such as The Sir Walter Tyrrell and The Royal Oak.

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Adult only

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Allow commercial vans

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Allow pets

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Bike hire

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Café / restaurant

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Communal BBQ

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Disabled facilities

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Drinking water

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Electric hookups

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Entertainment

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Family friendly

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Fires allowed

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Fishing

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Games room

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Glamping

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Golf

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Horse riding

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Hot tub

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Internet access

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Kids club

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Kids playground

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Laundry

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Near beach

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Near pub

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Open year round

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Peaceful

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RV pitches

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Shop

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Showers

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Swimming pool

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TV room

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Vineyard

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Water hookups

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Watersports

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W.C. disposal


Map and address

Park address

Ocknell Campsite,

Forest Road, Fritham, Hampshire, SO43 7HH

Coordinates

50.9068, -1.6421 | SU 25 12

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Ocknell Campsite is ideal for...

Couples

Duke of Edinburgh Award

Older children (13+)

Peace and quiet

Rallies


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.

Non electric hardstanding pitches

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.


Seasonal Pitches

Pitches available for seasonal use.


Ocknell Campsite reviews

4.78 /5

18 reviews

89%

would recommend

Overall
4.78
Location
4.83
Value for money
4.83
Service
4.89
Facilities
4.5
Cleanliness
4.83

"Nice and remote - but also full of life with the local animals and wildlife! "

Lewis C - Aug 2024


Lovely location

Tristan W

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Small Tent - Non Electric Grass PitchesSep 2024

Our stay here was wonderful. Location loses one star due to the closeness to A31 and traffic noise, but we knew that before booking. The site is simple but friendly, clean and stunning. We can wholly recommend this site, especially for short stays.

Great one night stay

Amy P

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VW-Type Campervan - Non Electric Grass PitchesAug 2024

Staff were very welcoming. Others around the site were polite and respectful. We did notice a very large group of 20 somethings who were playing loud music for around 20 mins, but I think someone must have said something to them and they turned it down. Very lovely one night away.

Convenient and value for money

Karl H

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Large Tent - Non Electric Grass PitchesAug 2024

Stayed for 1 night. Good location, not too busy and good facilities.

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FAQ

Check-in is from 1pm until 8pm, check out is before 11am on your last day.

Yes, up to three dogs are allowed per pitch.

Open fires are not permitted. Barbecues must be raised off the ground, charcoal and gas only and extinguished by 9pm. Disposable BBQs are not permitted. BBQs may be banned in hot and dry weather, due to surrounding woodlands.

Awnings and gazebos are permitted for a small nightly charge, pup tents are free of charge.

No, the site doesn't provide showers and guests will need to bring their own shower facilities if required.


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)
The listing for Ocknell Campsite was last updated on November 1st, 2024 at 6:53 AM

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