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Ocknell Campsite

Photo: Mike Osborne

Campsite near Fritham in the New Forest with spacious pitches and direct access to forest walking.

About Ocknell Campsite

Ocknell Campsite sits within reach of the New Forest, where open heathland and ancient woodland dominate the landscape. The setting brings regular wildlife visitors—ponies and deer move freely through the area, and the site itself offers direct access to forest walks. Nearby Fritham is the closest town, but the campsite feels immersed in countryside rather than tethered to it.

The site takes tents, caravans and motorhomes on spacious pitches. Facilities include showers and clean toilet blocks. There is an on-site shop stocked with essentials at reasonable prices. The staff are noted as friendly and helpful, and the site offers concessions for over 60s.

The combination of space, cleanliness and location means it suits those after a genuine forest experience without sacrificing basic comfort or amenities. Most visitors would recommend it.

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Photos via Google

Visitors say this campsite offers spacious pitches, clean toilet blocks, and a peaceful atmosphere with abundant wildlife like ponies and deer. They also highlight the convenient on-site shop with reasonable prices and the friendly, helpful staff. Guests mention the excellent value, especially with over 60s concessions, and appreciate the direct access to forest walks.

Summary via Google

Can I bring...?

Tent pitches
🚐 Caravans welcome
🚌 Motorhomes welcome
Glamping available
🛖 Lodges & pods

Pitch types

  • 165 x Non Electric Grass Pitches
  • 23 x Non Electric Hardstanding Pitches

Pitch details as listed by the booking provider — availability and exact pricing shown at checkout.

Hook-up

Electric hook-up
🔌 EV charging

No electric hook-up listed — worth confirming directly if you're bringing a caravan or motorhome.

Facilities

🚿 Hot showers
📶 Free WiFi
🏊 Swimming pool
🛒 Onsite shop
🎠 Children's play area
🍖 BBQs allowed
🔥 Campfires allowed
🧺 Laundry
🎣 Fishing
🛁 Hot tub
Accessible facilities
🅿️ Hardstanding pitches
🍽️ Bar/restaurant on site
🚻 Toilets on site
Allow pets on site Family friendly Toilets W.C. disposal Drinking water No showers No WiFi

Takeaway & food delivery

Handy if you fancy a night off cooking — here's what delivers near this site.

Just Eat — 5 takeaways deliver to this postcode (SO43 7HH)

Totton Grill

5.0 · Kebab, Burgers

Dolce Vita

5.0 · Pizza, Italian

The Roast Dinner House @ The Saxon

4.5 · Roast Dinners, English

The Saxon inn

3.5 · American, BBQ

Juicy Burgers

3.0 · Burgers, American

Checked 26 Aug 2026 — always confirm on justeat.co.uk before ordering, as coverage can change.

Deliveroo — 12 restaurants nearby

Petronys Pizza

Co-op

Asda Express

One Stop

Stonehouse

Checked 26 Aug 2026 — always confirm on deliveroo.co.uk before ordering, as coverage can change.

Nearest supermarkets

Handy if you're self-catering or need to stock up on arrival.

  • Morrisons 5.3 miles
  • Aldi 6.1 miles
  • Asda, Southampton 6.7 miles
  • Co-op 6.7 miles
  • Lidl, Southampton 6.8 miles
  • Sainsbury's, Ringwood 7.7 miles
  • Tesco, Southampton 8.6 miles

Straight-line distances — the drive will be longer. Store data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

Location

SO43 7HH Get directions

Opening hours

Monday
9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM – 8:00 PM

What visitors say

Rodrigo Dias

Great campsite! So much nature and animals! Lots of tent spaces under the trees, quiet! Had a lovely chat with the reception team as well! The only downside is that it doesn’t have showers… (I was aware of it so it wasn’t a problem) Thanks a lot and I will see you soon!

2 months ago · via Google

Melanie Richmond - Piesse

It has been almost 20 years since our last break away at Ocknell campsite. There have been improvements, the reception etc, the park was still very tidy, the toilet block was very clean. The park has kept its appeal of location. Horses and donkeys walk around freely. We recieved a very warm welcome. Our only minor gripe, was the parks season caravans. When we stayed the weather was lovely so the park was full. Trying to find a space was difficult and all the nice spaces were taken up with empty caravans. As this park has no electrical hook ups, it would be nice to have the ability to pay to charge batteries, especially on overcast days if relying on solar power. We would most definitely return and we would recommend this park to others for them to experience the full beauty of the new forest. Thank you for a great stay!

2 months ago · via Google

Richard Dennis

Great little campsite. We stayed for a night on the way to France and had a great time. Facilities are clean and simple, no electricity so it's very much back to nature👍 No pitches as such, just find a space 6m away from other campers. Staff were really helpful and there are lots of donkeys walking around! Will stay again for a stop over.

a month ago · via Google

Stuart Johns

I used Ocknell campsite as I was in the area on a bicycle bikepacking trip and it was as lovely as I remembered it from the last time I was there in the 1990s! The toilet facilities are scrupulously clean and well kept and there is a drinking water tap to refill bottles onsite which is really handy. The staff were very helpful and, as a cyclist, the best bit was my pitch was half price for bike and tent!

a month ago · via Google

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