Forest campsites in Bournemouth, Dorset
16 bookable campsites within 15 miles of Bournemouth
All distances are calculated "as the crow flies".
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Longfield Caravan Park
Christchurch, Dorset, England- Well-equipped and well-established Dorset touring park
- Excellent location 10 minutes' drive from Bournemouth and New Forest
- Heated outdoor pool on site; meet the site's talking parrots
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Sopley Lake Camping
Bransgore, Hampshire, England- Lakeside pop-up site edging the New Forest National Park in Hampshire
- Bournemouth 15 minutes’ drive; Bolderwood Deer Sanctuary 25 minutes
- Working farm with a shop and bakery; pick your own fruit and veg
Back of Beyond Touring, Camping and Glamping Park
St Leonards, Dorset, England- Peaceful secluded park over a 30-acre wildlife haven
- Bournemouth and Christchurch 20 minutes' drive
- Woodlands walks, pitch and putt, library and boules all available
Avon Tyrrell Outdoor Activity Centre and Campsite
Bransgore, Hampshire, England- Peaceful site surrounded by lakes, on the edge of the New Forest
- Bookable activities including high ropes, climbing and abseiling
- Play area, table tennis, café and shop; toilet blocks with hot showers
Adventure Pirate
Poole, Dorset, England- Wild camping site on an outdoor activity centre five miles from Poole
- A 10-minute drive from Poole and half an hour from the Jurassic Coast
- Activities on site including archery, mountain biking and axe throwing
Herston Caravan and Camping
Swanage, Dorset, England- Holiday park one mile from the beach in Swanage
- Half an hour's drive from Monkey World and Durdle Door
- Playground, shop and takeaway on site; dogs welcome
Dapplewood Caravan Site
Wimborne, Dorset, England- Adults-only site half an hour's drive from Bournemouth and the coast
- In peaceful Dorset countryside 10 minutes' drive from Moors Valley
- Suited to slow-paced getaways; off-lead dog walks on site
Rivendell Park
Wimborne, Dorset, England- Luxury Dorset resort set in secluded lakeside woodland
- A 15-minute drive to the New Forest, 25 to Bournemouth and 35 to Poole
- Pool, hot tub and outside terrace bar
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Meadow View Country Park
Wimborne, Dorset, England- Dorset country park with 52 acres of meadows and woodland
- A 20-minute drive from Bournemouth and the New Forest National Park
- Fishing lake, picnic areas and play area, plus a basic on-site shop
Fernwood Glamping
Ringwood, Hampshire, England- Well-equipped glamping site on the edge of the New Forest
- Quiet site for families or couples wanting a relaxing break away
- Firepits, kindling provided and hampers available
Lytton Lawn Touring Park
Milford On Sea, Hampshire, England- Eight acres of leafy parkland a mile from Milford on Sea
- Free entry to club and leisure facilities of sister park nearby
- Near Paultons Park and Peppa Pig World
Buddens Camping and Activity Centre
Wareham, Dorset, England- Large, family-friendly Dorset site a 10-minute drive from Wareham
- Corfe Castle ruins 15 minutes’ drive; Jurassic Coast 20 minutes
- Water- and land-based activities for kids; barbecues allowed
Tile Barn Outdoor Centre
Brockenhurst, Hampshire, England- Family-friendly site in the grounds of a New Forest activity centre
- A 15-minute drive from Beaulieu; 20 from Exbury Gardens
- Climbing wall and archery on site; 10 minutes' walk from a station
Sandy Balls Holiday Village
Fordingbridge, Hampshire, England- Surrounded by the scenery of the peaceful New Forest
- Activities including zorbing, archery and bug hunts
- Gym, spa, zipwire and two pools
Jubilee Camping
Fordingbridge, Hampshire, England- Quiet rural site 10 minutes' walk from the pub in Damerham
- A 15-minute drive from the New Forest, half an hour from Bournemouth
- Firepits for hire; pizzas on Saturday and a bar on weekends
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Croft Cottage Camping
Fordingbridge, Hampshire, England- Small, leafy and family-centric pop-up in the New Forest National Park
- Go Ape Moors Valley 20 minutes’ drive; Bournemouth beach half an hour
- Play area; pub 10 minutes’ walk and farm shop 10 minutes’ drive
Gundrys Farm
Wimborne, Dorset, England- Peaceful family-oriented site among spectacular scenery
- A short drive to the New Forest; walking distance to Moors Valley
- Local pub 20 minutes' walk away
The Old Airfield Campsite
Bransgore, Hampshire, England- Scenic 30-acre site in the south of the New Forest National Park
- A 10-minute drive from Mudeford and Highcliffe sandy beaches
- Streams, woods and cycling tracks nearby; firepits on site
Farrs Meadow
Wimborne, Dorset, England- Peaceful rural Dorset site a short walk from Eye Bridge on the Stour
- Wimborne 20 minutes' walk away; half an hour to Bournemouth beach
- Barbecue provided on site; village pub 10 minutes' walk away
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Riverside Lakes
Wimborne, Dorset, England- Attractive natural site on a family-run Dorset smallholding
- New Forest National Park 15 minutes' drive; Paultons Park half an hour
- Fishing lakes and animals to meet, plus craft activities for the kids
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