Setthorns Campsite

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Back to nature feel of setthorns campsite

Back to nature nestled in the trees setthorns

Hampshire family campsite near Sway in the New Forest National Park
Half an hour to Peppa Pig World; 20 minutes to National Motor Museum
Simple woodland pitches with access to marked walking trails

Sitting amid tall trees and dense greenery, Setthorns Campsite is pretty much completely hidden in the New Forest National Park. This Hampshire site isn't far from New Milton, but the pitches are so well concealed that it’s hard to know where the site ends and the forest begins. Winding paths and trails loop through the woodland, branching off in all directions to spacious pitches. And with trees all around, it’s easy to take off on foot or by bike for your next adventure along way-marked woodland routes, or follow the disused railway line just minutes from the site. Pitching a tent at Setthorns also puts you in pole position to spot all the New Forest wildlife, including free-roaming ponies and deer, rare wild birds and small mammals like rabbits and hares, as they go about their daily lives in the forest’s heathland and woodland. Sway (five minutes’ drive) is the nearest village, with a couple of pubs as well as a small supermarket for stocking up on basics. Pretty-as-a-picture Brockenhurst (10 minutes) and medieval Lyndhurst (15 minutes) both have a plentiful selection of shops, restaurants and pubs. And quiet and peaceful it may be, this site is also close to popular family attractions such as Peppa Pig World and the National Motor Museum, Beaulieu. It's very much worth noting that there are no shower or toilet facilities at this site, therefore your own chemical toilet facilities are essential.

Site type

133

Open all year

Tourist board rating

Please note

This site has no on-site toilet facilities.
This site has no on-site shower facilities.
This site has no on-site toilet and shower facilities.

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.

Customers must have their own chemical toilet and toilet tent (one per pitch) if not contained within a touring or tent unit already. Customers without facilities will not be allowed entry. One amendment per booking is free; subsequent amendments are subject to a £10 fee.

Languages spoken

English

This site is a member of Camping in the New Forest group.

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Pitch types & availability

Non-electric hardstanding touring pitch

6 people maximum

8.4/10 56 reviews

Ground type: Hardstanding

Pitch size: Max 8m width × 5m depth (40m²)

6 people maximum

8.4/10 56 reviews

One Roof tent or Touring caravan or Campervan or Motorhome allowed per pitch

Additional units require additional pitches - quick book via 'Make another booking like this' after making your booking.

Pitch size

Max 8m width × 5m depth (40m²)

Ground type

Hardstanding

Twin-axle vehicles accepted

Suitable for

Roof tent, Touring caravan, Campervan, Motorhome, (Tent not allowed), (Trailer tent not allowed)

Features

Bring a gazebo 0 included, 1 max.

Bring an awning 0 included, 1 max.

Bring a pup tent 0 included, 1 max.

Car 1 included, 2 max.

Dog(s) allowed 2 included, 2 max.

Car parking by pitch/unit

Extras

1st child is free (1 max)		-£3 (-£3) per night
1st two children are free (1 max)		-£3 (-£3) per night
Bring a gazebo (1 max)		£10 (£10) per night
Bring a pup tent Free (1 max)		£0 (£0) per night
Bring an awning (1 max)		£3 (£3) per night
Dog Free (3 max)		£0 (£0) per night
Extra car (1 max)		£5 (£5) per night
Storage tent (1 max)		£3 (£3) per night
Trailer (1 max)		£3 (£3) per night

You will be able to choose extras on the booking page.

Arrival days

From £16 (£16) 1 night, 2 adults

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Electric hardstanding touring pitch

6 people maximum

9/10 90 reviews

Ground type: Hardstanding

Pitch size: Max 8m width × 5m depth (40m²)

6 people maximum

9/10 90 reviews

One Roof tent or Touring caravan or Campervan or Motorhome allowed per pitch

Additional units require additional pitches - quick book via 'Make another booking like this' after making your booking.

Pitch size

Max 8m width × 5m depth (40m²)

Ground type

Hardstanding

Twin-axle vehicles accepted

Suitable for

Roof tent, Touring caravan, Campervan, Motorhome, (Tent not allowed), (Trailer tent not allowed)

Features

Electric: 16 amp included

Bring a gazebo 0 included, 1 max.

Bring an awning 0 included, 1 max.

Bring a pup tent 0 included, 1 max.

Car 1 included, 2 max.

Dog(s) allowed 2 included, 2 max.

Car parking by pitch/unit

Extras

1st child is free (1 max)		-£3 (-£3) per night
1st two children are free (1 max)		-£3 (-£3) per night
Bring a gazebo (1 max)		£10 (£10) per night
Bring a pup tent Free (1 max)		£0 (£0) per night
Bring an awning (1 max)		£3 (£3) per night
Dog Free (3 max)		£0 (£0) per night
Extra car (1 max)		£5 (£5) per night
Storage tent (1 max)		£3 (£3) per night
Trailer (1 max)		£3 (£3) per night

You will be able to choose extras on the booking page.

Arrival days

From £25.25 (£25.25) 1 night, 2 adults

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Select electric hardstanding touring pitch

6 people maximum

9.2/10 89 reviews

Ground type: Hardstanding

Pitch size: Max 9m width × 5m depth (45m²)

6 people maximum

9.2/10 89 reviews

These are prime location sites with bigger pitches and more water points accessible.

One Roof tent or Touring caravan or Campervan or Motorhome allowed per pitch

Additional units require additional pitches - quick book via 'Make another booking like this' after making your booking.

Pitch size

Max 9m width × 5m depth (45m²)

Ground type

Hardstanding

Twin-axle vehicles accepted

Suitable for

Roof tent, Touring caravan, Campervan, Motorhome, (Tent not allowed), (Trailer tent not allowed)

Features

Electric: 16 amp included

Bring a gazebo 0 included, 1 max.

Bring an awning 0 included, 1 max.

Bring a pup tent 0 included, 1 max.

Car 1 included, 2 max.

Dog(s) allowed 3 included, 3 max.

Car parking by pitch/unit

Picnic table

Extras

1st child is free (1 max)		-£3 (-£3) per night
1st two children are free (1 max)		-£3 (-£3) per night
Bring a gazebo (1 max)		£10 (£10) per night
Bring a pup tent Free (1 max)		£0 (£0) per night
Bring an awning (1 max)		£3 (£3) per night
Dog Free (3 max)		£0 (£0) per night
Extra car (1 max)		£5 (£5) per night
Storage tent (1 max)		£3 (£3) per night
Trailer (1 max)		£3 (£3) per night

You will be able to choose extras on the booking page.

Arrival days

From £28.40 (£28.40) 1 night, 2 adults

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Reviews

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Location		10
Value for money		9
Accommodation		9
Facilities / Activities		7
Customer service		9
Child friendliness		9
Cleanliness		9
Wifi		4

90% would stay here again

What customers say

This campsite is highly praised for its beautiful, tranquil woodland setting in the heart of the New Forest. Guests love the peace and quiet, the abundance of wildlife including deer and ponies, and the spacious pitches offering privacy. Direct access to forest walks and cycling routes is a major highlight. Staff are consistently described as friendly, helpful, and welcoming. While the lack of on-site toilet and shower facilities is noted, many appreciate the back-to-nature experience. Potential visitors should be aware of potential issues with potholes and limited mobile signal.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews

Off to brockenhurst .. excellent for cycling

View from a bridge on the edge of the campsite

Woodland walks right from the caravan door

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Arrival date (latest first)

Spacious pitches, beautiful campsite in The…

Overall 10 out of 10
Location		10
Value for money		10
Accommodation	No rating
Facilities / Activities	No rating
Customer service		10
Child friendliness		10
Cleanliness		10
Wifi		10

Apr 2026 Stacey J.

Select electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Spacious pitches, beautiful campsite in The New Forest with lots of wildlife and animals including ponies. Great walking trails too. Campsite owner called before check in to ensure we had a chemical toilet as per other reviews which I thought was good. Very peaceful, had a lovely time. Some nice villages to walk into with shops, we walked into Sway (closer) & Brockenhurst and took the train too.

Disliked Signal is poor but to be expected as per other reviews. My teens could keep Snap streaks if they were outside van.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Loved being at one with nature in the forest, lots of wildlife

Overall 10 out of 10
Location		10
Value for money		10
Accommodation	No rating
Facilities / Activities		5
Customer service		10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness		10
Wifi		1

Mar 2026 Anonymous

Select electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked The site is very peaceful , with good spaces between pitches. Lovely forest location

Disliked No phone signal on the site

Recommend to friends Visit again

Over priced

Overall 6 out of 10
Location		10
Value for money		1
Accommodation	No rating
Facilities / Activities		1
Customer service		4
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness		10
Wifi		1

Mar 2026 Sarah J.

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Spacious pitch’s, beautiful new forest

Disliked Un organised, pitch no not given , first come first serve , unable to process pitch up bookings effectively

Recommend to friends Visit again

Fantastic site .. so private and…

Overall 10 out of 10
Location		10
Value for money		10
Accommodation	No rating
Facilities / Activities		10
Customer service		10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness		10
Wifi		4

Mar 2026 Anonymous

Select electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Fantastic site .. so private and quiet .
The staff are so friendly and helpful .
We booked again !

Recommend to friends Visit again

Had a great time,complete escape from everything back to nature.

Overall 7 out of 10
Location		9
Value for money		9
Accommodation	No rating
Facilities / Activities		4
Customer service		7
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness		8
Wifi		2

Mar 2026 Anonymous

Non-electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Very quiet and peaceful campsite
Clean and large spaces.
Good and bad, very limited signal and Internet access on phones that depends on the person if thats good or bad.

Disliked No toilet or showers,very limited on any shop items if you need anything it's a trip out.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Stunning site

Overall 10 out of 10
Location		10
Value for money		9
Accommodation	No rating
Facilities / Activities		10
Customer service		10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness		10
Wifi	No rating

Mar 2026 L A.

Select electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Everything. The check in, the pitches, the environment. Everything.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Peaceful campsite in a lovely setting…

Overall 10 out of 10
Location		10
Value for money	No rating
Accommodation	No rating
Facilities / Activities	No rating
Customer service	No rating
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	No rating
Wifi	No rating

Mar 2026 Diane S.

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Peaceful campsite in a lovely setting amongst the trees.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great rural and peaceful gateway in the heart of the forest.

Overall 8 out of 10
Location		9
Value for money		7
Accommodation	No rating
Facilities / Activities	No rating
Customer service		9
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness		8
Wifi	No rating

Mar 2026 Alison G.

Select electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked The Select pitches felt spacious and in the summer will be even more separate from each other once there are leaves on the trees.
Good amount of water/waste stations so you don’t have to go far.
Right in the heart of the woods - so perfect for the dog.
Was very quiet (ie lots of booked pitches but no one making noise or disrupting others.
I liked the lack of phone signal, I’m happy to have a digital detox when away.
I’m already booked to go back in the summer.

Disliked No hand sanitiser in the waste stations I used.
If you take children you get a discount, but traveling without kids I am penalised.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Level pitch ,helpful staff

Overall 8 out of 10
Location		8
Value for money		8
Accommodation	No rating
Facilities / Activities		4
Customer service		6
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness		5
Wifi		3

Mar 2026 David D.

Select electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Location,woodland site

Disliked Not really the site’s fault but very muddy and bumpy

Recommend to friends Visit again

Been twice before as open year…

Overall 8 out of 10
Location		10
Value for money		8
Accommodation	No rating
Facilities / Activities	No rating
Customer service		9
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	No rating
Wifi		1

Mar 2026 Anonymous

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Been twice before as open year round and it’s in nice natural surroundings. Plenty of pitches to choose from. A bit uneven due to the terrain but no problem. Good TV signal. Lovely to be right in the Forest and close to local towns & villages. Good railway line to walk/ cycle on from the site.

Disliked No O2 phone coverage at all.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Dogs allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Peaceful Walkers' paradise

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Large (51-200 pitches)

Accessibility

Uneven terrain; gravel or loose mud

Nearby leisure

Cycle hire nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Seasonal pitches Tourer storage facilities

Location

Setthorns Campsite

Wootton

New Milton

Hampshire

England

BH25 5WA

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

50.8016°N
1.6282°W

Route directions

Please note: some sat nav systems lead to New Milton if the site postcode is used. Programme sat navs for Sway instead.

Nearest transport

Coach

2.8 mi Brockenhurst College

2.9 mi Brockenhurst College

3.6 mi Post Office

Rail

1.4 mi Sway Rail Station

2.6 mi Brockenhurst Rail Station

3.4 mi New Milton Rail Station

Ferry

5.3 mi Lymington Pier Ferry Terminal

7.3 mi Mudeford Quay Ferry Landing

7.5 mi Hengistbury Head Ferry Landing

Airport

9.1 mi Bournemouth International Airport

15.6 mi Southampton Airport

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

You’ll never run short of ideas when staying in the New Forest. Go horse riding, cycling (you can hire bikes locally too) or hiking in the woodland; try your hand at archery, bushcraft and combat games at New Forest Activities (20 minutes); or go wild on the waterslides at Romsey Rapids Sports Complex (half an hour, a good rainy day idea too). For more cultural pursuits, have a nose around the Georgian docks and cottages at Bucklers Hard (25 minutes) on the Beaulieu River, or step back in time to the days of Henry VIII and take a ferry from Keyhaven to Hurst Castle (both 20 minutes) overlooking The Solent. A must for petrolheads, the Sammy Miller Motorcycle Museum (10 minutes) has a vast collection of racing bikes, or you could take a tour of the vintage cars at the National Motor Museum, Beaulieu (20 minutes). However, if kids are part of your holiday package, they’ll doubtless be clamouring to get to the myriad rides and attractions at Paultons Park, Home of Peppa Pig World (half an hour).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Christchurch Bay	4.9 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Milford-On-Sea	5.3 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Highcliffe	5.4 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Christchurch Highcliffe Castle	5.9 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Christchurch Friar`S Cliff	6.5 mi	Estuary	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Exbury Gardens and Steam Railway 5.4 mi

Highcliffe Castle 5.7 mi

Beaulieu National Motor Museum 7.8 mi

Fort Victoria Country Park 8 mi

Needles Park - Heritage Attractions Ltd 9.6 mi

National Trust

The Needles Old Battery and New Battery 9.9 mi

Newtown Old Town Hall 11.5 mi

Mottistone Manor Garden 13.9 mi

Brighstone Shop and Museum 14.9 mi

Brownsea Island 16.4 mi

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

The Naked Man - New Forest 0.6 mi

RHINEFIELD HOUSE 2.1 mi

Setley - Beaulieu Heath - Setley 2.4 mi

New Forest - Brockenhurst - Ober Heath - Brockenhurst 3.1 mi

BROCKENHURST PARK 3.2 mi

Local events

New Forest and Hampshire County Show (Tuesday, 28 July 2026 – Tuesday, 28 July 2026)
Brockenhurst, Hampshire 3.3 mi
Southampton Boat Show (Friday, 18 September 2026 – Friday, 18 September 2026)
Southampton, Hampshire 11.8 mi
Isle of Wight Festival (Thursday, 18 June 2026 – Thursday, 18 June 2026)
Newport, Isle Of Wight 16.3 mi
Wickham Festival (Thursday, 30 July 2026 – Thursday, 30 July 2026)
Fareham, Hampshire 20.4 mi
Summer Solstice at Stonehenge (Sunday, 21 June 2026 – Sunday, 21 June 2026)
Salisbury, Wiltshire 27.6 mi

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Policies

Booking terms and conditions

Admission

Admission is only permitted after registering at reception.
At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Arrivals and departures

Late arrivals must notify the park as soon as possible. Your booking will be held for 24 hours. After this period the management reserves the right to relet your unit.
No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.

Changes to your holiday

Bookings cannot be amended within 7 day(s) of arrival.

Dogs

Dogs must be kept on leads and supervised at all times.
The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).

Extras

Motorbike(s) can be brought instead of the car(s) included.

General

Bookings must not be for more than 21 consecutive nights.
Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
In the event of a complaint, please speak to reception immediately. Complaints which are not brought to the management's attention during your stay cannot be dealt with once you have left the site.
Quiet hours must be respected between 10 p.m. and 7:30 a.m..
The management reserves the right to deny access or terminate the stay of those guests whose behaviour is deemed unsuitable. No refunds will be offered.
The site is not liable for any refund in the event of force majeure.
This site has no on-site shower facilities.
This site has no on-site toilet and shower facilities.
This site has no on-site toilet facilities.

Pitches

Minimum spacing of 6 metres between pitches.
You must follow the management directives when pitching your tent/unit and related equipment.

Safety

Barbecues are permitted but must be raised off the ground and attended by an adult at all times.
Firearms are not permitted.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
Open fires are prohibited.
Please do not touch or feed the animals.

Vehicles

No vehicle movement between 10 p.m. and 7:30 a.m..
Only one car is to be parked by the pitch. Extra vehicles must be parked in the designated area.
The charging of electric vehicles is not permitted on site.

Visitors

Visitors must leave the premises by 10 p.m..
Visitors must register at reception and pay their fee.

Additional terms

Customers must have their own chemical toilet and toilet tent (one per pitch) if not contained within a touring or tent unit already. Customers without facilities will not be allowed entry.

If sleeping in cars, vans, or other converted vehicles, there must be sufficient ventilation (constant airflow to avoid suffocation and drop vents for gas) and internal sleeping accommodation. An open window without rain protection and dashboard air vents are not adequate ventilation. The sleeping compartment must have windows or no bulkhead for emergency access. Windows must have curtains or blinds for privacy.

One amendment per booking is free; subsequent amendments are subject to a £10 fee.

Payment terms

Frequently asked questions

Does Setthorns Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Setthorns Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Setthorns Campsite? You’ll never run short of ideas when staying in the New Forest. Go horse riding, cycling (you can hire bikes locally too) or hiking in the woodland; try your hand at archery, … Read more
When can I check in and check out of Setthorns Campsite?

Camping and touring

Arrive: 1 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Depart by: 11 a.m.

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How much does it cost to stay at Setthorns Campsite? From £16 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.

Arrive:	1 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Depart by:	11 a.m.

Camping and touring
Arrive:	1 p.m. –	8 p.m.
Depart by:	11 a.m.

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Pitch types & availability

What customers say

Spacious pitches, beautiful campsite in The…

Overall

Loved being at one with nature in the forest, lots of wildlife

Overall

Over priced

Overall

Fantastic site .. so private and…

Overall

Had a great time,complete escape from everything back to nature.

Overall

Stunning site

Overall

Peaceful campsite in a lovely setting…

Overall

Great rural and peaceful gateway in the heart of the forest.

Overall

Level pitch ,helpful staff

Overall

Been twice before as open year…

Overall

Leisure on site

Amenities on site

Groups welcome

Rules

Themes

Utilities

Nearby amenities

Type

Accessibility

Nearby leisure

Touring and motorhomes

Timezone

GPS

Route directions

Nearest transport

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Must see

National Trust

Cycle routes

Other

Local events

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