The best campsites in the New Forest

The New Forest in Hampshire is a beautiful part of the country, with amazing countryside and some great activities in the area too. We have rounded up the best campsites in the New Forest so if you’re planning a trip here and hoping to go camping in the New Forest you will find the best. If you’re looking for camping in the New Forest with swimming pool or caravan sites in the New Forest we have the best list of where to stay with kids (or without).

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Green Hill Farm Camping and Caravanning Site

This is a lovely, peaceful site right on the edge of the New Forest. They have sites for tents and caravans and pods to rent.

There are three lakes on site which are just teeming with wildlife (from ducks and moorhen to deer, squirrels and rabbits).

You can fish in the lakes and there’s a cafe along with food vans which turn up in the evenings.

The site also run activities you can sign up for including archery and den building. There’s something for everyone making it one of the best camping sites in the New Forest

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Shorefield Country Park

This is a lovely campsite which really cares about the environment and surroundings it is in.

Based in Milford-on-Sea in the county it is only a quick walk before you’re on the beach. But you also have access to the beautiful woodlands and moorland in the other direction.

There are lodges to book and caravans to stay in as well as camping and there are swimming pools to enjoy too.

This is one of the newest holiday parks in the New Forest and already making a great name for itself.

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Shamba Holidays – The New Forest, Hampshire

This is a great spot in The New Forest and ideal for families.

There’s a 40ft heated indoor/outdoor swimming pool and for kids there’s a games room and playground.

It’s also close to Peppa Pig World so great for a day trip.

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Back of Beyond Touring Park

If you’re looking for caravan parks in the New Forest then the Back of Beyond Touring Park is a fantastic option although it’s for adults only.

This is somewhere that seeks to keep tranquility levels high so it also doesn’t allow large group bookings.

With 18 acres of woodland and its own private lakes this is a holiday park to come and really relax in. They have lots of glamping options here too.

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Chapelfield Camping – one of the best campsites in the New Forest

This is a fantastic pop up camping site New Forest style.

It’s been run for the last 10 years and is one of those places that people come back to year after year.

With hot showers, fire pits for hire, mobile phone charging stations and its own pop up shop through the season. This is one of the great camping sites in the New Forest to really enjoy the scenery and beautiful countryside.

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