Oakdene Forest Park

This was an awful stay and what looked a glossy site on the internet. Pot holes in field. No washing up facilities. Was told to wash up in the sinks in the toilet block. Only portaloos and porta showers an no freezer block exchanges.

Good place to stay if you want to be near the New Forest attractions and also near towns like Bournemouth and Ringwood. Clean caravans and well kept grounds. Very good Sauna and Steam Room but the Pool is a bit small for swimmers and children to share, for a bigger Pool take a trip to the sister park called Shorefield near Milton on Sea.

We stayed on the connecting campside to Oakdene - called Forest Edge. Overall a good stay. The childrens facilities were adequate. Outside pool, ping pong and play area. 2 shower blocks both of which could do with some general updating and painting. Water in both not overly hot either and things like sink taps not working, shower heads needing descaling and locks on doors not working. One hairdryer in each shower block not really enough. Easy things to fix I would guess? A well stocked shop though I do think it is a bit tight to... more

Being someone who normally goes abroad on holiday, I was pleasantly surprised at how much we enjoyed our five days staying at Oakdene. We staying in one of their deluxe lodges which were extremely spacious, well kitted-out and with one of the most comfortable beds I have ever slept in. The pool area wasn't particularly big, it was fine for the time of year we were there but may be too crowded during high season. It also had a flume which the kids liked. The gym appeared to be well equipped but I didn't get chance to use it. We didn't attend... more