Campsites for backpackers in Christchurch, Dorset
6 bookable campsites within 15 miles of Christchurch
All distances are calculated "as the crow flies".
New Forest Youth Hostel
Ringwood, Hampshire, EnglandBells in the Woods at Studland
Corfe Castle, Dorset, England- Bell tents in peaceful woodland 10 minutes' drive from Corfe Castle
- A short walk from the sea and two miles from Studland beach
- Part of the private Rempstone Estate; campfires and dogs allowed
Wimborne Fishing Lake
Wimborne, Dorset, England- Peaceful site with fishing lake a short walk from Wimborne town centre
- Kingston Lacy and Knoll Gardens within a 10-minute drive
- Day fishing tickets and rod hire on site; barbecues welcome
Whitecliff Farm
Swanage, Dorset, England- Family-friendly farm site with sea views, a mile from Swanage beach
- A five-minute drive to Corfe Castle; Sandbanks Ferry 30 minutes
- Wild camping with fresh water, toilets and showers; watersports nearby
Stoats Farm Caravan and Camping
Totland, Isle Of Wight, England- Quiet, dog-friendly site at Totland on the Isle of Wight
- A 15-minute drive from Yarmouth, Freshwater Bay beach five minutes
- Dog park, washing machines and shower block with underfloor heating
Hillside Campsite
Wimborne, Dorset, EnglandKnaveswell Farm
Wareham, Dorset, England- Back to basics Purbeck pitches at the foot of Nine Barrow Down
- A 15-minute drive from Swanage and Studland beaches
- Excellent walking/cycling site on a lane from Swanage to Corfe Castle
Studland Summer Camp
Swanage, Dorset, England- Family-Friendly Naturist Campsite Near Swanage and Corfe in Dorset
Railway Campsite
Swanage, Dorset, England- Bell tent stays in a field next to the Swanage steam railway tracks
- Set in the village of Harmans Cross a 10-minute train ride to Swanage
- Campfires and dogs allowed; three nature reserves within a short drive
Moonacre Campsite
Sturminster Marshall, Dorset, England- Peaceful camping on an east Dorset farm 15 minutes' drive from Poole
- Just off the A31 and A350; South West Coast Path half an hour's drive
- Woodland walks direct from the pitches, and wildlife around the site

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