New Forest Camping

[Scarlet Pimpernel]

Hi Guys/Girls

Am looking to take the missus camping for a long weekend about the end of Sept....anyone been to any good locations this summer? Looking for a pretty cheap and cheerful place with a shower if poss.

Cheers Jacob

[Kirsty_Gamble]

We used a Forestry Commission site in Ashurst last year - was very friendly with direct access to the forest - often waking up to ponys and cows outside the tent. Good toilet and shower block too. Only trouble is, think that might have refurbished and put the prices up this year???..

[Meles meles]

Originally Posted by Kirsty_Gamble

We used a Forestry Commission site in Ashurst last year - was very friendly with direct access to the forest - often waking up to ponys and cows outside the tent. Good toilet and shower block too. Only trouble is, think that might have refurbished and put the prices up this year???..

In this country during peak season, the prices are a joke;
Have used this one in the past;
Hollands Wood Caravan & Camping Site. Was quite good.

[Kymba]

We always used REDSHOOT camp site in the New Forest..Always clean and friendly.. Pub right outside camp gate and Forest right across the Road.

Red Shoot Camping Park - New Forest

[leyland]

I have just come back (Last Week-end) from the New Forest and stayed for one night in both. I thought both were great places to camp for the reasons stated already. I think it was still the peak season as the prices where between £14-£16 per night for two people at both places. Ashhurst closes on the 25th of September but red shoots is open all year round. If your stuck finding a place, then try the Tourist Info place in Lyndhurst as the young guy working there was extremely helpful, very knowledgable and provided a list of campsites suitable for everyones needs.

[Scarlet Pimpernel]

Booked into Ashurst! Cant wait!!!!

[Meles meles]

Have a great time

[KIDSTYPIKE]

Never been to the New Forest but the idea as crossed my mind a number of times. Maybe when the knees get to tired to push me up the hills I'll take a look. Enjoy your trip.

Dave

[nightshade]

Ashhurst was fine but ask for a quiet area, most are partying groups esp.weekends
Also ideal if you like railways Take a good look on a map we missed the railwayline
Site is handy for the reptile centre and has a pub with garden "next door"

[leyland]

True about the railway and the A35 is near by too! But it still was a good place to go for long walks from. I found Matley Wood (Map ref:SU 33 07) a great wood to spend a bit of time in with really intruiging Holly shrubs and a massive Oak Tree (which i measured) in a clearing.

[TIGGY]

Originally Posted by Meles meles

In this country during peak season, the prices are a joke;
Have used this one in the past;
Hollands Wood Caravan & Camping Site. Was quite good.

My kids love Hollands wood we have to have one trip every year, if you take your bike there are rides that start in the camp site, get some of the route maps you can go quite far by bike

[Scarlet Pimpernel]

I wish I had read the tips about the railway before I set off! We wondered why there was a big space so jumped straight in it....I was half expecting it to be where the horses slept or like to congregate but even they were put off by the trains!!!!

Cheers Jacob

[RichBrew]

Originally Posted by Kymba

We always used REDSHOOT camp site in the New Forest..Always clean and friendly.. Pub right outside camp gate and Forest right across the Road.

Red Shoot Camping Park - New Forest

This is, indeed, an excellent location. I've recently been photographing the New Forest ponies at a location know locally as Little Scotland which is just half a mile from the camp site, and the area has a wide diversity of wild life. I've never used the camp site as I can reach the location by car in twenty minutes, but I can vouch for the pub!

RichBrew

[The Black Rabbit]

Me and my girlfriend have stayed at Ashurst a couple of times now, and would recommend it to anyone.
Good pub(s) within 1/2 mile, train station to anywhere you'd like to go, for cycle hire etc..., relatively cheap - Ashurst is in our opinion, the best place to stay to do a complete New Forest experience.
Plus - the Otter and Owl centre (its not bad you know) is a lovely short (cross country) walk from the site.
Cheers.
Doug.