Camping in Hampshire

Hampshire's camping and glamping options are shaped largely by the New Forest, and towns like Lyndhurst, Ringwood, Fordingbridge and Ower give easy access to its heathland and woodland trails. Sites here range from simple farm pitches to well-equipped glamping bases, with Duncombe Farm and Lake Farm among those offering a straightforward rural stay close to the forest boundary.

Away from the Forest, the county has quieter pockets worth considering. East Meon and Bishops Waltham sit within the South Downs fringe, good for walkers wanting a base among villages and chalk streams, while Emsworth and Lymington lean towards the coast, useful if sailing or harbourside walks are part of the plan. Chandler's Ford and Hook suit those wanting a base nearer Winchester or the Hampshire-Surrey border.

For something more distinctive, Fernwood Glamping, Old Dairy Farm Glamping and Beechen Glamping show the range of converted and purpose-built options now on offer, while Gambledown Farm, Shelley Oaks Farm Campsite and Pit Hill Camping keep things closer to traditional tent pitches. Choosing between them often comes down to whether the New Forest itself or a quieter village setting suits the trip better.