Ringstead Bay Camping
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- Peaceful, rural site surrounded by woodland on the Jurassic Coast Path
- Within five minutes’ walk of Ringstead Bay, a dog-friendly beach
- On a working dairy farm with a shared fridge and freezer; café nearby
It pays to pack your walking boots for Ringstead Bay Camping, a peaceful, family-friendly site on a working dairy farm adjacent to the Jurassic Coast Path. Break them in with a five-minute walk to dog-friendly Ringstead Bay, before tackling the longer strolls to famed Durdle Door (under two hours’ walk) and Lulworth Cove (an extra 30 minutes of walking).
This rural site should tick a lot of boxes, with its two and a half acres of relatively flat grass. There’s immediate access to footpaths from the site, but if your dog needs a quick run-around, there’s also an on-site (and off-leash) dog exercise area. You're also welcome to park next to your pitch.
Nearby Ringstead Bay is a sweet spot for swimming, paddleboarding, windsurfing, surfing or launching a small boat. Let the children have a rummage through the rockpools around the reefs. Down by the bay (10 minutes’ walk or a five-minute drive from the field), there’s a café and shop with a kids’ play area and food like freshly made breakfasts, baps, woodfired pizzas and scampi and fries (ask for a takeaway if needed). They also stock basic camping essentials.
Prefer to make your own meals? The on-site communal building, The Armoury, has a shared fridge and freezer. It also has lockable charging points for small devices. Elsewhere on site, there are toilets, showers, washing-up sinks and drinking water. You’re welcome to set up a fire, as long as it’s raised off the ground.
The sheltered field has woodland on three sides, so access is via a private road through the woodland. Look out for the sea, Weymouth Bay and the Isle of Portland through the trees on the southern side. And here’s a nice fact about the field: it once held an American military establishment, so original bunkers, outbuildings and a World War II lookout are nearby.
Site type
40
10Opens 23 May
Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.- The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
- Single-sex bookings of 4 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
- Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
- No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.
- Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
- If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri, 23 May to
Open from Fri, 25 Jul to
Pitch types & availability
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
8 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: unlimited
Arrival daysFrom £35 1 night, 2 adults
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Bell tent
6 people maximum Dimensions: 5.0m width x 3.0m length (16.4ft width x 9.8ft length) Calculated area: 15.0m² (161.5ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £160 2 nights, 2 adults
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Features
Pop-up campsite
Dogs allowed
Campfires allowed
Leisure on site
Bar or club house Beach access Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis WatersportsAmenities on site
Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradiseUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Communal freezer Communal fridge Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Shop nearbyType
Farm Medium (26-50 pitches) Pop-up campsiteNearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Fishing nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearbyLocation
Ringstead Bay Camping
Ringstead Bay
Ringstead Farm
Dorchester
Dorset
England
DT2 8NF
Directions Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
50.63199°N
-2.35725°W
Nearest transport
Coach4.5 mi Marks and Spencer
6.4 mi South Station
11.5 mi Red Lion
Rail4.4 mi Weymouth Rail Station
4.9 mi Upwey Rail Station
5.1 mi Moreton (Dorset) Rail Station
Ferry4.3 mi Weymouth Ferry Terminal
16.8 mi Poole Ferry Terminal
17.2 mi Poole Quay Ferry Landing
Airport25.1 mi Bournemouth International Airport
Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
Local attractions
Those who pack their walking boots can have a nice time mapping out potential routes. There’s a stunning route east to White Nothe (less than an hour’s walk). Osmington Mills (15 minutes’ walk or 10 minutes’ drive) and a popular 17th-century pub are in the other direction. Walk further west to reach Bowleaze Cove and Weymouth’s sandy beach and attractions like an aquarium and miniature golf.
Driving to Lulworth (25 minutes)? Pay a visit to the abandoned village of Tyneham (half an hour), which can be visited when the firing ranges are closed, or take a round-about route to The Tank Museum (20 minutes) and Monkey World - Ape Rescue Centre (20 minutes).
If you’re going west by car, perhaps consider touring the Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens (35 minutes), Lyme Regis (an hour) and West Bay (45 minutes), the filming location for Broadchurch.
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ringstead Bay | 0.3 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Bowleaze Cove | 2.9 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Durdle Door West | 3.6 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Durdle Door East | 3.7 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | N/A | Excellent |
| Weymouth Lodmoor | 3.7 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Weymouth Sea Life Park and Marine Sanctuary 3.9 mi
Radipole Lake Nature Reserve 4.6 mi
Lulworth Heritage Centre 4.7 mi
Lulworth Castle & Park 6.5 mi
The Tank Museum 6.6 mi
National Trust
Max Gate 6 mi
Hardy's Cottage 6.9 mi
Clouds Hill 7.5 mi
Corfe Castle 13.1 mi
White Mill 17.6 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Ringstead - Osmington Mills - Osmington Walk 0.2 mi
Osmington Mills - Ringstead - Upton 0.8 mi
Ringstead Bay - Chaldon Down - Ringstead Bay 0.9 mi
South Down NT Car Park - Scratchy Bottom 0.9 mi
South Down Car Park - White Horse Hill - Osmington - Osmington Mill - Ringstead - South Down CP 0.9 mi
Local events
- Dorset County Show (Saturday 6 September 2025 – Saturday 6 September 2025)
Dorchester, Dorset 6.9 mi
Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
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- Does Ringstead Bay Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Ringstead Bay Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Ringstead Bay Camping? Those who pack their walking boots can have a nice time mapping out potential routes. There’s a stunning route east to White Nothe (less than an hour’s walk). Osmington Mills (15 minutes’ … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Ringstead Bay Camping?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. On-site accommodation Arrive: 3 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Ringstead Bay Camping? From £35 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.