Free New Forest parking for Picket Post trails
Picket Post Car Park on A31 (BH24 4HH) near Burley offers 60 tarmac spaces for New Forest trail users. Open daily from 7 am to dusk (approx. 6 am7 pm in summer), parking is free but limited; overflow directs to roadside laybys. No lighting or EV charging is provided to protect the woodland environment. One disabled bay with firm gravel is positioned near the trailhead entrance. A marked footpath leads directly to valley floor trails and river crossings within a 5-minute walk. New Forest rangers conduct seasonal patrols to maintain signage and provide visitor guidance.