We stayed at Ocknell as a group of 10 initially as it was the only campsite that would have groups over the bank holiday weekend. But what a brillaint choice!! We paid a little extra and booked well in advanced and managed to secure an area out of the way so as not to annoy too many people. When we arrived some rather grumpy campers had ignored the signs but the Campsite manager came to the rescue!! He was a brilliant laugh and made sure everything was sorted. As a large group or young people we were aware of the noise levels but the campsite manager was soooo understanding which all resulted in a WICKED weekend!!! If you're looking for a shower then Ocknell is not the place to go, but if you want a beautiful surrounding with the occassional cow or horse for some proper decent camping it's the place to go...if you get the chance ask for the rally field!

Having nothing to compare it to, other than friends advice and online reviews, we have just come back from a weekend camping break at Ocknell. I loved camping, and Ocknell really will take you back to basics, there is only a toilet block and washing up facilities. No showers, and as we pitched in quite a way from them, a bucket was useful for emergency toilet moments. There is water taps dotted all over though, and waste disposal too.

The pitch areas were far enough apart and with blackberries bushes either side, we couldn't see our fellow campers, which made us feel like we had 'escaped' for a while. but everyone was so lovely, the kids rode their bikes around, made friends with other kids, and went walking and making 'dens' with other kids. Whilst the grown ups, relaxed in our little wooded haven drinking grape juice. Plenty of horses and donkeys walking free, and a short walk in the woods and we saw the deer.

Yes, you could hear the A road in the distance, especially the occasional high powered motorbike, but the surroundings far outwayed that for us, I didn't find it too intrusive, if you live in a city then you probaly wouldn't notice it too much anyway. The ground is rock solid (if you are prepared for this though it isn't too much of an issue - be prepared! :-)), we got the tent up eventually, and it stayed up. Ocknell is lovely for a few days, the lack of facilties probaly mean we wouldn't stay longer, but it was perfect for a weekend break. Apart from check-in we didn't really see the staff, but they were lovely on reception. A fellow campers daughter did injure herself coming off her bike, and her dad told us they were so helpful patching her up, and looking after her though.

Also, only five minute drive to Lord Walter Tyrell pub, which has lovely beer garden, food and outside play area for kids, well worth a visit., as well as Moors Valley Country Park.

Ocknell is a beautiful place we have been many times over the past 3 years .We go there as it's fairly level ground which is ideal for our disabled son to walk on,This visit was the first time I had met the site manager and all I can say about him is he's not a people person,arrogant & in the wrong job.

The last couple of years we have stayed and Longbeech and said we would not go back this year because of rude, arrogant staff and in particular a guy called 'RON' who had put himself in charge of Longbeech Campsite. He made many people's stay very unpleasant, wore no identification, not even a shirt most of the time.
We heard through the grapevine that he had been removed from his 'duties' this year and a very nice young man is operating and running the site efficiently and fairly and most of all in a friendly helpful manner which is what you expect when you are away on holiday. We will be back and having told friends of ours of the changes, so will they.