Litton Lakes

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Visitor image - Aerial view of the site
Visitor image - aerial view of the site
Watersports on litton lakes
Lake view
The beautiful lake
Dogs allowed
Good morning!
Loved the fire pit.
Bell tent at night
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Watersports on litton lakes
Lake view
The beautiful lake

  • 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
Litton Lakes is a family-run Dorset lakeside site with spacious pitches and a modern shower block on a working farm in the pretty village of Litton Cheney. The area is something of a walkers’ paradise, with direct access to a network of footpaths and bridleways, and a dog-walking field just next to the site for any four-legged pals that haven’t had enough of a stretch. If you’d rather set out on two wheels you may like to note that National Cycle Route 2 passes the entrance to the site (and it’s suitable for cyclists of all ages and abilities). Back at base after any such outings, guests can get some more activity in by launching their paddleboards or kayaks on the lake, taking a dip in the fresh water or simply settling down to admire the far-reaching countryside views (firepits can be hired and logs are available to buy if you need a bit of warmth to help you dry off after a dip). And if what you really need is some sustenance? The site’s own Purple Turtle Café (open Friday to Sunday) should be your first port of call, for splendid cakes accompanied by cups of tea and freshly brewed coffee by the lake. You’re also welcome to light barbecues for bigger meals, or you might like to take a stroll down to the local pub, five minutes’ walk away. This is a peaceful and family-friendly site that’s particularly attractive for those with an interest in photography as there’s some gorgeous scenery to snap nearby. It’s also in an area of very low light pollution, so stargazing should be on the schedule too if possible.

Campground type

RV sites 30
Tent sites 30
Camper sites 30
Rent a tent 2
Open now
Opens April 1
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Dogs are not allowed if you are staying in the accommodation units.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.
  • The café is open Friday to Sunday.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Tue, Apr 1 to

Campsite types & availability

Accommodation

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2 adults
0 children

Reviews

9.3

Overall rating from 618 Pitchup.com customers View breakdown

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PeacefulLake and/or mountain

96% would recommend this campground to a friend

94% would stay here again

Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

I LOVE coming to stay at Litton Lakes. My son loves being…

Overall 10/10

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Wifi
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Maxine H. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass campsite

Liked: I LOVE coming to stay at Litton Lakes. My son loves being in the lake. It’s the perfect place to go for the weekend

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely little campsite,clean,very well looked after,new showers/toilet block. Beautiful lake ,where you…

Overall 10/10

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Erika U. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass campsite

Liked: Lovely little campsite,clean,very well looked after,new showers/toilet block. Beautiful lake ,where you can swim , paddleboard or just enjoy the views . You can set up BBQ or campfire. If don't have your own ,you can hire on the site .
Friendly owner,good service.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Do not miss this exceptional place

Overall 10/10

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James H. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass campsite

Liked: Showers, cafe, level pitches and amazing lake

Disliked: Nothing that dislike

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lake is just amazing - beautiful and fun for all. The warden…

Overall 10/10

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Claire F. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass campsite

Liked: Lake is just amazing - beautiful and fun for all. The warden is super friendly and campsite quiet and spacious.

Recommend to friends Visit again

The campsite is one of our favourites and we will absolutely return!

Overall 10/10

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Charlotte T. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass campsite

Liked: Cleanliness, hospitality and the lake is just incredible, warden very helpful and lovely. I have based the ratings on the site rather than the cafe.

The site is perfect and safe for young kids to have a bit of freedom to explore which they love so much.

Disliked: I did find the staff in the cafe were a bit under pressure and this did unfortunately reflect in their attitude/mannerisms. I have to say the food was overpriced and we didn’t enjoy it but that might have been because of the busy morning.

The site was full and although people were respectful there was music playing until 23.30 which I do feel is too late, getting small kids to bed and hearing the thud of bass was a bit annoying. We were only staying a night though so prepared for minimal sleep!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site, roomy pitches, very welcoming and helpful on arrival and throughout…

Overall 10/10

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Daniel H. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass campsite

Liked: Excellent site, roomy pitches, very welcoming and helpful on arrival and throughout the stay. Showers were warm and powerful for the vast majority of time.

Disliked: Paddleboards seemed to be mandatory (I'm a sea kayaker) 🤣🤣🤣

Recommend to friends Visit again

A fantastic stay- with the children never wanting to leave. 10/10

Overall 10/10

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Daniella W. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Bell tent (basic)

Liked: The lake was a big hit with the children, and grown ups! Most of the days were spent on the water, swimming and paddle boarding. Facilities were accessible and well maintained. Our pre pitched tent was spacious and a great size for a family of four. A nice size camp site for children to have freedom to play independently. Staff welcoming and friendly. Handy to have a cafe for some milkshakes and coffee, to keep the energy levels up for all the fun.

Disliked: Couldn’t fault this camp site

Recommend to friends Visit again

Level pitches

Overall 6/10

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Neil S. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass campsite

Liked: Location and lake was beautiful.

Disliked: Bit hectic with lots of young families lake was crowded with inflatables and boards

Recommend to friends Visit again

Fantastic place beautiful surroundings clean and friendly Thankyou!!

Overall 10/10

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Emma M. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass campsite

Liked: Absolutely everything… warm friendly welcome, beautiful surroundings, plenty of space , basic but more than adequate facilities…. Can’t wait to come again!!!

Recommend to friends Visit again

An absolute gem of a campsite, completely tucked away and peaceful.

Overall 10/10

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Siobhan J. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass campsite

Liked: The space of the campsite was perfect, not too big and not too small.

The facilities were excellent, plenty of toilet & showers which were well maintained.

The surroundings were stunning and the lake was idyllic.

Disliked: Nothing!!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Dogs allowed

Campfires allowed

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 Wild swimming

Amenities on park

Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Tents for hire Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly 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

Themes

Hikers’ paradise Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm Medium (26-50 sites)

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 32 inches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Litton Lakes

Litton Lane

Litton Cheney

Dorset

England

DT2 9DH

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

50.70733°N
-2.64691°W

Nearest transport

Bus
5.4 mi Coach Station
9.2 mi South Station
10.8 mi Marks and Spencer
Rail
6.1 mi Maiden Newton Rail Station
8.9 mi Upwey Rail Station
9 mi Dorchester West Rail Station
Ferry
11.1 mi Weymouth Ferry Terminal
28.7 mi Poole Ferry Terminal
29 mi Poole Quay Ferry Landing

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

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 two to sip while the sun goes down. (If you’re more of a beer drinker, you’ll need to take the 15-minute drive to Palmers Brewery, which also runs excellent tours.) Time for the beach? Take your pick from the scenic offerings of West Bay and Burton Bradstock (both 15 minutes’ drive) and the 18-mile shingle stretch at Chesil Beach (half an hour), or head off to Weymouth (half an hour) to see the Sandworld sand sculptures and ogle the underwater beasts at the Sea Life Centre. Away from the coast, top days out might take you to Abbotsbury Swannery and gardens (20 minutes) or to explore the Teddy Bear Museum, Dinosaur Museum and Maiden Castle Iron Age fort in Dorchester (half an hour).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Hive 3.4 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
West Bay (West) 5.2 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Eypemouth 6.1 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Seatown 7.8 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Weymouth Lodmoor 10.6 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

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, September 6, 2025 – Saturday, September 6, 2025)

    Dorchester, England 9.7 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.

Offers

Conditions apply - see campsite type section for details

Nearest campgrounds

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

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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?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  7:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
    On-park accommodation
    Arrive:  4 p.m. –  7:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
    Read more
  • How much does it cost to stay at Litton Lakes? From $33.64 (for 1 night, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.