Roundhill Campsite

Ponies, cattle and donkeys roam freely, grazing between the pitches and moving through the site as they please. The setting is peaceful, and campers regularly comment on how spacious the self-selected pitches feel. Walking and cycling routes lead straight off the site into the forest, so you can leave the car parked and set off on foot or by bike from wherever you have pitched.

Pitches are grass only and self-selected across the open and lightly wooded areas. Facilities include toilets with a disabled toilet, showers, drinking water, washing-up sinks, chemical disposal and recycling. Dogs are welcome. There is also a rally field for groups. Camping is seasonal, so check availability before travelling. Open fires and barbecues are subject to New Forest restrictions, so plan your cooking around that and follow the guidance in place during your stay.

The animals here are free-roaming stock, not tame. Watch them from a distance, do not feed, pet or approach them, and give ponies and donkeys space to pass. Keep all food sealed and out of reach, inside a vehicle or a closed awning rather than left out on a table or in an open tent.

It is a big, family-oriented site, and at busy times parts of it can feel crowded and noisy into the evening. If you want quiet, walk the site before choosing and head for a more wooded corner away from the main routes through. Facilities are generally clean but basic rather than plush. Some areas drain slowly, so after heavy rain expect soft ground and pick a slightly raised pitch if you can.