Setthorns Campsite
Setthorns Campsite
4.68 /5
Please note that this site doesn't provide toilets or showers and so guests must bring their own facilities.
Get back to nature at Setthorns Campsite, nestled in a secluded location in the New Forest National Park. Tucked away in the forest, guests can enjoy wildlife spotting and easy access to a network of walking and cycling routes. There are no onsite facilities, with a selection of grass and hardstanding pitches to choose from, as long as you have your own chemical toilet. The beach and Beaulieu are also within a 15 minute drive.
Secluded, back to nature campsite in the New Forest National Park, surrounded by wildlife
Within an hours walk of Brockenhurst and Sway with a great selection of pubs
Just a 15 minute drive from the coast and Highcliffe Beach, 20 minutes to Beaulieu
About Setthorns Campsite
Guests are invited to get back to basics in this peaceful, secluded setting, with lots of wildlife also taking advantage of the site's quiet atmosphere. Campers are often treated to visits by free roaming deer that wander among the grand oak and pine woodland of the forest. There are a total of 135 pitches onsite, sheltered by the shade of ancient trees. There are a selection of 8m x 5m grass and hardstanding pitches with the option of a 16 amp electic hook up, along with larger 10.5m x 7.25m XL electric hardstanding pitches. For those wanting to enjoy a spot of al fresco dining, opt for one of the 38 select electric hardstanding pitches that come with the benefit of their own picnic bench. These pitches measure 9m x 5m. All of the grass pitches welcome both tents and tourers, whilst the hardstanding pitches allow just caravans, campervans, RVs and motorhomes. Up to six guests are permitted per pitch, with plenty of space for everyone to spread out. There are also pitches available for seasonal use. Evenings can also be spent cooking up dinner on a charcoal or gas BBQ, as long as it is raised from the ground. Disposable BBQs and fire pits are prohibited. Four-legged friends can also join you for your stay, with up to three permitted per pitch. Please note, there are no toilets or showers onsite so all guests must have access to their own chemical toilet.
Setthorns Campsite is open all year round in 2024 and 2025.
There are no toilets or showers onsite. A chemical toilet is required when staying here, with a chemical toilet disposal point and drinking water taps available.
There are many pubs within a five minute drive including the Hare and Hounds, The Silver Hind and The New Wheel Inn. A Co-op is also a five minute drive away for picking up any essentials.
Adult only
Allow commercial vans
Allow pets
Bike hire
Café / restaurant
Communal BBQ
Disabled facilities
Drinking water
Electric hookups
Entertainment
Family friendly
Fires allowed
Fishing
Games room
Glamping
Golf
Horse riding
Hot tub
Internet access
Kids club
Kids playground
Laundry
Near beach
Near pub
Open year round
Peaceful
RV pitches
Shop
Showers
Swimming pool
Toilets
TV room
Vineyard
Water hookups
Watersports
W.C. disposal
There are 141 accommodation options on-site
Bookable pitches and accommodation options
15 x Non Electric Grass Pitches
Max 6 people
Grass 8m x 5m pitches without electric. Suitable for tents, caravans, campervans, RVs and motorhomes.
2 x Electric Grass Pitches
Max 6 people
Grass 8m x 5m pitches with electric. Suitable for tents only.
22 x Non Electric Hardstanding Pitches
Max 6 people
Hardstanding 8m x 5m pitches without electric. Suitable for caravans, campervans, RVs and motorhomes.
52 x Standard Electric Hardstanding Pitches
Max 6 people
Hardstanding 8m x 5m pitches with 16 amp electric. Suitable for caravans, campervans, RVs and motorhomes.
43 x Select Electric Hardstanding Pitches
Max 6 people
Pitches positioned with prime location on the campsite, with 16 amp electric hook up and a picnic bench. Pitch size 9m x 5m. Suitable for caravans, campervans, RVs and motorhomes.
6 x XL Electric Hardstanding Pitches
Max 6 people
Hardstanding 10.5m x 7.25m pitches with 16 amp electric. Suitable for caravans, campervans, RVs and motorhomes.
Other accommodation
Seasonal Pitches
Pitches available for seasonal use.
4.68 /5
97%
would recommend
"Was really nice being in the woods with the mix of the wildlife"
Kerry S - May 2024
"Had the whole area to ourselves, with the exception of the ponies wandering through. Absolute heaven"
Paul H - Apr 2024
Awesome place!
Recommends site
George H
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This is a lovely and peaceful place to stay with incredibly nice staff!
What a great campsite!
Recommends site
Stuart F
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This was our first stay at Setthorns in the New Forest and we were pleasantly surprised. If you enjoy actually being in the forest, with a good variety of hard standing or grass pitches with or without electricity and really wonderful walking and cycling paths, then this is for you. As long as you have your own toilet and washing facilities. We'll certainly be going back!
Convenient location to overnight and explore the area
Recommends site
John V
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We arrived after check in closed due to rubbish traffic on the M3 and M27. The site staff called to ask what time we expected to arrive, and then left instructions in a box. The site is quite noisy during the day being next to a footpath which is well used by dog walkers and horse riders, so not really peace and quiet, but from 10pm to 7:30am, the gates locked and a curfew ensured there were no disturbances from late arrivals while we tried, not very successfully, to sleep - heavy rain and strong winds in the trees all night - can't really blame the site for that :) In an area that goes to great lengths to discourage any overnight park ups anywhere, Setthorns provides a useful option as a base to explore the locality.
Site tariff
Things to do on site and in the New Milton 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.
If travelling with the kids, a trip to Paultons Park Home of Peppa Pig World (25 minutes) is a must. Home to rollercoasters, shows, child friendly rides, animals and more, there is plenty to keep the whole gang busy!
A 20 minute drive will also take you to The National Motor Museum, Beaulieu. A family friendly attraction home to over 250 vintage cars and fascinating exhibitions like World of Top Gear and the Special Operations Executive of WWII.
Other nearby attractions include:
- New Forest Wildlife Park (20 minutes)
- Longdown Activity Farm (20 minutes)
- Snowtrax Alpine Activity Centre and Snowsports Shop (25 minutes)
- Bournemouth Pier (30 minutes)
- Sandbanks Beach (40 minutes)
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