Litton Lakes
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- Well-maintained peaceful lakeside site on a farm in Litton Cheney
- A 15-minute drive to Jurassic Coast beaches; half an hour to Weymouth
- Café on site, plus lake for swimming and watersports
Site type
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30
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Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
- The café is open from Thursday to Monday in low season. It is open every day during the school summer holidays.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Wed 1 Apr to
Pitch types & availability
5 
No dogs allowedReviews
95% would recommend this site to a friend
93% would stay here again
What customers say
This campsite offers spacious pitches in a beautiful location, renowned for its lovely lake which is ideal for swimming and paddleboarding. Visitors praise the friendly and helpful staff, clean facilities (especially the new shower block), and a relaxed atmosphere. A short walk leads to a welcoming local pub. While generally well-received, some feedback highlighted intermittent water pressure in showers and occasional noise from other campers.
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Great site, very friendly, very clean…
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked Great site, very friendly, very clean new shower and toilet block. The lake is great very nice short walk around it too.
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Lovely, well managed site with great facilities & lake access!
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked Friendly welcome to a calm & peaceful campsite. Pick of where to set up from 2 fields so we could be with family, no queuing for toilets, showers or washing up facilities, plenty of space. The lake was amazing & that we were able to bring our own paddle boards or the option to hire if needed, plenty of space & picnic tables around the front of the lake & more secluded sections for picnicking around the lake. Everything was clean & well looked after. We all had an amazing time & the kids have already asked when we can return!
Disliked The temperature of the showers was really dependent upon the time of day so there were mixed experiences in our group from lovely & hot it breathtakingly freezing. Luckily it was a super hot week so the cold showers weren’t too horrific. Showers themselves were really clean.
Would have loved a mirror at the shower hut which I think could be easily achieved. There were mirrors in the toilets closest to the lake.
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Hidden gem of a location and friendly staff
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Anonymous Bell tent (basic)
Liked Location is the star of the show here and the helpful and friendly staff. Lots of space around pitches. Definitely a hidden gem. Super clean and tidy (new shower/toilet block), everyone respectful of the rules as quiet after 9pm. The lake is stunning, lots of space and shady areas.
Disliked More of a suggestion than a dislike. We came in the heatwave so a share fridge onsite would have been useful. Cafe is a little pricey and closes mid afternoon. Definitely on weekends and school holidays there is the opportunities for owners to do a bbq or provide some kind of evening catering.
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Absolutely everything was fantastic. Great location,…
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked Absolutely everything was fantastic. Great location, and beautiful site
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Very tidy campsite, facilities are clean. The staff are very friendly.
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked Well maintained, showers are clean and tidy. The cafe is nice at the lake
Disliked Showers are so high on the wall it was hard to wash my hair. But thats the only thing I could think of, everything else is lovely
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Everything. Clean and well maintained. The lake…
Anonymous Non-electric grass pitch
Liked Everything. Clean and well maintained.
The lake is beautiful and great for warm days.
Great pub close by.
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We had a great stay and would recommend.
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked Good toilet and shower facilities and everyone loved the lake. Site not too big and felt safe and secure for children.
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Great for a heatwave summer
Anonymous Non-electric grass pitch
Liked Lake is AMAZING
Paddle board hire
Walkable to a lovely pub
Lovely surroundings including streams
Chilled site
Toilets were kept clean
Wood delivery and lovely fire pits.
Easy check in friendly warden.
Large playing field
Surrounded by nature so quiet enough at night to hear owls etc.
park by pitch
Lots to do in the area
Disliked This is a good site for the heatwave and we would defs return due to the lovely lake, we had a fantastic stay- however
Facilities could do with improving, lack of water pressure in showers, lack of lighting in bathrooms, no mirrors, hair dryers or hot water in the larger washroom. Bins recycling labelling/system could have been better as it was mentioned on arrival.
As far as I am aware Only one or two drinking water taps which meant refilling at the washing up area.
Missing a trick by not stocking more items such as ice, bbq items etc.
Lack of shade on the pitches however saplings have been planted so hopefully this will give some benefit in time.
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Location is amazing, lake is brilliant…
Anonymous Non-electric grass pitch
Liked Location is amazing, lake is brilliant for kids, really friendly staff, great cafe on site.
Disliked The site had been extended and now seems overun with very large groups staying up until the early hours playing music and ignoring the rules. The lady who runs the site was aware of the noise and commented that it also kept her awake at night!!!....also kids playing football at 6am was not welcome.
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Fantastic campsite in beautiful countryside. The lake is amazing.
Anonymous Non-electric grass pitch
Liked Scenery, location, the lake, paddle boarding, pitches for camping, cleanliness of site, cafe,
Disliked Ran out of cold drinks, food very quickly. Weather forecast for bank holiday weekend extremely hot. No ice-creams or lollies available to buy for children or water. Ran out of ice for iced drinks. Close cafe very early in the day.
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Features
Dogs allowed
Campfires 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 Wild swimmingAmenities on site
Bath available 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 Tents for hire Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Farm Medium (26-50 pitches)Accessibility
Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Bathrooms: Large spacious toilet Bathrooms: Step-free access Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible shower Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet Bathrooms: Wide doorways (over 30 inches/75cm)Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearbyLocation
Litton Lakes
Litton Lane
Litton Cheney
Dorset
England
DT2 9DH
Directions Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
50.70733°N
2.64691°W
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
AirportPlease 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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hive | 3.4 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| West Bay (West) | 5.2 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Eypemouth | 6.1 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Seatown | 7.8 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Weymouth Lodmoor | 10.6 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Abbotsbury Swannery 3.9 mi
Mapperton House & Gardens 6.5 mi
Radipole Lake Nature Reserve 10.4 mi
Weymouth Sea Life Park and Marine Sanctuary 10.4 mi
Hardy's Birthplace 11.4 mi
National Trust
Max Gate 9.8 mi
Hardy's Cottage 11.3 mi
Montacute House 17.1 mi
Clouds Hill 17.3 mi
Tintinhull Garden 18.7 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
South from Little Bredy 2.9 mi
Eggardon Hill and Powerstock 3 mi
BRIDEHEAD 3.4 mi
ABBOTSBURY GARDENS 3.4 mi
Abbotsbury - West Bexington - Chesil Beach - Abbotsbury 3.9 mi
Local events
- Dorset County Show (Saturday, 5 September 2026 – Saturday, 5 September 2026)
Dorchester, Dorset 9.7 mi
- Tankfest (Friday, 26 June 2026 – Friday, 26 June 2026)
Wareham, Dorset 17.7 mi
- Camp Bestival Dorset (Thursday, 30 July 2026 – Thursday, 30 July 2026)
Wareham, Dorset 19.8 mi
- Sidmouth Folk Festival (Friday, 31 July 2026 – Friday, 31 July 2026)
Sidmouth, Devon 25.8 mi
- Beautiful Days (Friday, 21 August 2026 – Friday, 21 August 2026)
Ottery St Mary, Devon 29.1 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.
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Litton Lakes have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Litton Lakes dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Litton Lakes? Need a tipple to top off your evening by the lake? Take a 10-minute walk along to the village’s very own vineyard, Bride Valley Vineyard, for tours, tastings and a bottle or … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Litton Lakes?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 1 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Depart by: 12 p.m. On-site accommodation Arrive: 4 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Litton Lakes? From £25 (for 1 night, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.