Riverside Lakes

Horton

Touring caravans Glamping Motorhomes Electric hook-ups

📍 Slough Lane, Horton, BH21 7JL

Two fishable lakes on site, including one for carp fishing
Bell tents on decked platforms around the lakes, one on an island
Set within 26 acres of Dorset countryside with no light pollution
No vehicles on site so children can roam freely
Small holding with pigs and chickens for children to meet

Riverside Lakes is a camping, touring and glamping site set in Horton, Dorset, within 26 acres of countryside offering picturesque views over treelines and farmland. On site you'll find two fishable lakes, spacious grass touring pitches with electric hook-up, and bell tents set on decking around the water, including one on a lake island. The site is vehicle-free once you've unpacked, so children can roam safely, and there's a small holding with pigs and chickens to meet. Dogs are welcome on leads. Nearby attractions include Bugad Classic Bikes and the Museum of East Dorset, both within a few miles, plus New Forest Water Park a little further afield.

Practical details

Check-in: 1.00pm for camping and touring
Check-out: By 11am
Pets: Dogs welcome if well-behaved and kept on a lead
Parking: Designated car park by the facilities

Accommodation on site

Camping / Touring pitches
Campervans & Motorhomes
Glamping bell tents

Details taken from the operator's own website on 27 Sep 2026 — check current terms when you book.

Facilities

✓ Toilets
✓ Disabled Access
✓ Pet Friendly
✓ Parking

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