Campsites for Backpackers in Christchurch, Dorset
8 bookable campsites within 15 miles of Christchurch
All distances are calculated "as the crow flies".
The Old Airfield Campsite
Bransgore, Hampshire, England- Spacious site with 30 scenic acres, a short walk from the New Forest
- A 10-minute drive from Mudeford and Highcliffe beaches
- Streams and woods on site, as well as firepits; cycling tracks nearby
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
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
Heathfield Farm Camping
Freshwater, Isle Of Wight, England- Award-winning park in a nine-acre wildlife haven
- Carefully managed to attract and enhance local wildlife
- Barbecue areas, picnic tables and well-kept amenities
Herston Caravan and Camping
Swanage, Dorset, England- Award-winning holiday park a mile from the beach in Swanage
- Half an hour's drive from Monkey World and Durdle Door
- Lively entertainment programme at the site's show bar
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Foxlease Park
Southampton, Hampshire, England- Family camping on a 63-acre Georgian estate just outside Lyndhurst
- Beaulieu, Brockenhurst and Lymington within 20 minutes' drive
- Central New Forest location easily accessed from the A337
Tapnell Farm
Yarmouth, Isle Of Wight, England- Spectacular sea and rural views a few miles from Yarmouth
- Aqua park, farm park, target sports, bike hire and loads more
- Comfy beds, hot showers, music, events and licensed restaurant
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
Summers Camping by Pitching It
Burton, Dorset, England- Spacious 10-acre campsite in the small Dorset village of Burton
- Christchurch Harbour and Avon beach 10 minutes' drive away
- Hire firepits on site; within walking distance of a pub
In Nature Camping
New Milton, Hampshire, England- Dog-friendly pop-up site in a spacious four-acre field
- A 10-minute drive from beaches and 15 minutes from Milford on Sea
- A 10-minute walk from a microbrewery, spa, vegan café and restaurant
Glamping at Swanage by PitchingIt
Swanage, Dorset, England- Family-friendly glamping site a five-minute walk from Swanage Beach
- Corfe Castle 10 minutes’ drive; Blue Pool 20 minutes
- Dogs welcome; barbecues allowed; on-site golf and frisbee-golf course
Coombe Farm Camping
Swanage, Dorset, England- Peaceful site backed by woodland in rural Dorset
- A five-minute drive to Swanage beach; Corfe Castle 10 minutes
- Dark site with Swanage Railway and the South West Coast Path close by
The Railway Campsite
Swanage, Dorset, England- Eight-acre field with Swanage Railway steam trains passing by
- A 10-minute drive to Swanage Beach; 35 minutes to Durdle Door
- Off-ground barbecues and firepits allowed; dogs welcome
Compton Farm Caravan and Camping
Brighstone, Isle Of Wight, England- An 18-acre wildflower meadow on a 1,000-year-old Isle of Wight farm
- Good access to the 10-minute walk to Compton Bay
- Blackgang Chine theme park and Amazon World zoo within half an hour
Hengistbury Head Bournemouth Family Campsite
Bournemouth, Dorset, England- Pop-up back to basics site 10 minutes’ walk from Southbourne beach
- In a spacious school field 15 minutes’ drive from Bournemouth centre
- Breakfast baps, cold drinks and coffee sold in the morning
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
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