Sopley Lake Camping

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  • Lakeside pop-up site edging the New Forest National Park in Hampshire
  • Bournemouth 15 minutes’ drive; Bolderwood Deer Sanctuary 25 minutes
  • Working farm with a shop and bakery; pick your own fruit and veg
Just outside the boundary of the New Forest National Park, Sopley Lake Camping is a pop-up site based on a pick-your-own fruit, flowers and vegetables farm five minutes’ drive from Bransgore in Hampshire. Beyond the farm fields is an eight-acre lake surrounded by mature woodland – handy for stretching your legs. This may be a pop-up site, but there are plenty of amenities: you can pick up takeaway hot pastries, cakes and coffee at the on-site bakery and other goodies at the farm shop, and a communal firepit and barbecue area are yours to use. If you’re just not into alfresco cooking, you will be relieved to know that there are several pubs serving good evening food within 10 minutes’ drive. There is a play area with picnic benches outside the bakery, and colourful fields of cut-your-own flowers to view while enjoying a brew and a pastry. With the New Forest only about five minutes’ drive away, you'll have easy access to all its cycling and walking networks.

Campground type

Camper sites 6
RV sites 6
Tent sites 20
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 2
Open now
Opens May 1
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
  • Group bookings of 16 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • Single-sex bookings of 10 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • The grocery shop is open between 05/01 and 10/31.
  • A cable measuring at least 25 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
  • Units longer than 10 metres are not allowed.
  • Units heavier than 7500 Kilogrammes are not allowed.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • Swimming in the lake is not allowed.
  • There are no garbage cans onsite: all garbage will need to be taken home with you.
  • There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Thu, May 1 to

Open from Fri, May 1 to

Campsite types & availability

Reviews

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

100% would recommend this campground to a friend

100% would stay here again

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Arrival date (latest first)

A stunningly beautiful location surrounded by flowers and trees…

Overall

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

Powered grass RV campsite

Liked A stunningly beautiful location surrounded by flowers and trees

Recommend to friends Visit again


Features

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Local produce Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

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

Rules

Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year No dogs allowed

Camping 2.0

Jumbo tent sites

Themes

Forest Hikers’ paradise Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Communal freezer Communal fridge Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transportation nearby

Type

Farm Medium (26-50 sites)

Accessibility

Uneven terrain; gravel or loose mud

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Sopley Lake Camping

Derritt Lane

Sopley

Bransgore

Hampshire

England

BH23 7AZ

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

50.77602°N
1.76587°W

Nearest transport

Bus
2.8 mi Bargates
2.8 mi Bargates
3.8 mi Sea Corner
Rail
2.7 mi Christchurch Rail Station
2.8 mi Hinton Admiral Rail Station
4 mi Pokesdown Rail Station
Ferry
3.2 mi Christchurch Quay Ferry Landing
3.3 mi Wick Christchurch Ferry Landing
3.4 mi Tuckton Tea Gardens Ferry Landing
Airport
2.9 mi Bournemouth International Airport
21.4 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

Local attractions and activities include: - New Forest National Park (walks and cycle routes): five minutes’ drive - Christchurch (historic quays and two castles): 10 minutes - Liberty’s Owl, Raptor & Reptile Centre: 10 minutes - Burley (witchcraft shops, deer park and cycle hire): 10 minutes - Bournemouth (beach and pier): 15 minutes - Bolderwood Deer Sanctuary: 25 minutes - Poole (restaurants, marinas and seafront prom): half an hour - National Motor Museum, Beaulieu: 35 minutes.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Christchurch Friar`S Cliff 3.4 mi Estuary N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Christchurch Avon Beach 3.5 mi Estuary N/AExcellentExcellentGood
Christchurch Highcliffe Castle 3.6 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Highcliffe 4 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Christchurch Mudeford Sandbank East 4.1 mi Estuary N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Adventure Wonderland 3.5 mi

Highcliffe Castle 3.6 mi

The Bournemouth Balloon 6 mi

Russell-Cotes Art Gallery & Museum 6.1 mi

Bournemouth Pier Beach 6.3 mi

National Trust

Brownsea Island 10.4 mi

The Needles Old Battery and New Battery 11.4 mi

Kingston Lacy 11.9 mi

Studland Beach and Nature Reserve 12.2 mi

White Mill 13 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

AVON TYRRELL 2.1 mi

Throop Mill - Parley Green - Nature Reserve - Berry Hill 3.5 mi

Burbush Hill - Dur Hill - Whitten Pond - (New Forest) 3.5 mi

Hengistbury Head 3.9 mi

AVON HEATH (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 19/05/1998) 4 mi

Local events

  • Dorset County Show (Saturday, September 6, 2025 – Saturday, September 6, 2025)

    Dorchester, England 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.

Nearest campgrounds

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Sopley Lake Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Sopley Lake Camping dog friendly? No View all features
  • What attractions are near Sopley Lake Camping? Local attractions and activities include: - New Forest National Park (walks and cycle routes): five minutes’ drive - Christchurch (historic quays and two castles): 10 minutes - Liberty’s Owl, Raptor & Reptile … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Sopley Lake Camping?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  noon –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Sopley Lake Camping? From $27.10 (for 1 night, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.