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
Site type
40
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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, 25 Jul to
Pitch types & availability
Reviews
100% would recommend this site to a friend
100% would stay here again
What customers say
Ringstead Bay Camping offers a peaceful, spacious retreat with stunning sea views and direct woodland access to a quiet beach. Visitors praise the exceptional cleanliness of facilities, including toilets and hot showers, and the friendliness and helpfulness of the staff. Convenient amenities like fridges, freezers, and charging points are available. Minor drawbacks noted include slightly uneven ground in places and the location of some facilities away from pitches. Overall, it's highly recommended for a relaxing, back-to-nature coastal experience.
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The facilities were fantastic and not a very far walk from the…
Non-electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked The facilities were fantastic and not a very far walk from the beach! Amazing value for money and we had a fantastic time! We are planning on going back regularly. Real shame it is only a pop up as we wish we could go all year round!
Disliked The only downside of the camp was the location of the armory, would be ideal if they had a pop up cabin on site with the fridge and phone lockers for easier access. The walk was only 5 mins though so it was not too bad
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Two thumbs up for Ringstead Bay Camping.
Non-electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Our family loved everything. This campsite and location attracted lovely people. With lots of space even when fully booked, the ablutions are cleaned throughout the day, easy access to walking routes and beach path and views of the sea. You can tell the people running the site really care. This campsite has everything you want to have a great camping holiday.
Disliked My children disliked not having phones nor tablets. No nearby mobile phone towers is brilliant to limit everyone's screen time.
NB: on site fridges and power to recharge phones is available.
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Brilliant location, clean facilities…
Non-electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Brilliant location, clean facilities
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Will be back!
Non-electric grass tent pitch (small, solo)
Liked Amazingly friendly and helpful staff!
Fantastic position 5 minute walk to the beach, woodland walks and perfect for the Coast Path!
Fires and dogs allowed!
Very spacious even when fully booked
Good to have phone charge, fridge, freezer facility
Quiet, no shop
Very clean toilets
Good washing up facilities with ecover!
Not great reception so had the excuse to switch off!
Disliked Nothing
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Lovely,.well planned out campsite. We will be back for sure.
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Liked Happy lads checking on the site regularly. Beautifully clean loos and showers.
Considerate, friendly campers, Excellent sea view and cracking beach through the woodland dell.
Perfect.
Disliked Slightly farmy underfoot but totally fine in the sunshine and understandable with a dry spring.. but could get muddy if we get a lot of rain so bring wellies if that's the case. Sorted.
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Lovely atmosphere Clean and good facilities Great location Friendly welcome…
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Liked Lovely atmosphere
Clean and good facilities
Great location
Friendly welcome
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Great place for a cheap seaside escape.
Non-electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Lovely site with sea views and a short walk to the pebble beach. Good facilities with toilets and hot showers on mains water that were cleaned regularly. Also has fridges, freezer and charging points. Very helpful and friendly staff too.
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Ideal location for a peaceful stay
Non-electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Beautifully clean hot water for washing up and close to the beach and other seaside resorts and places of interest
Disliked Fridge and charging station not with the pitches they are located at the barrier which you have to drive back
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From the manager: Thank you for visiting us. As a pop-up campsite, we are not permitted to have any permanent buildings on the field. We therefore decided to renovate and make use of an existing building, located less than a 5 minute walk from the site. The building we use to house our fridges, freezer and charging points is The Armoury which has a rich history dating back to the Second World War. If you prefer to drive, it is a 1 minute drive from the site. Hope to see you again.
I loved it, can’t wait to come back.
Non-electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Cute site. Sea view, nice 5 minute walk to the beach.
Clean showers and toilets. Friendly staff.
Disliked The only thing I would suggest is having a separate tap for the drinking water. As queuing to get water whilst people washed up seemed to frustrate other guests in the camp.
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From the manager: Thank you for your review. We do have a drinking water tap located at the side of the toilet block.
We look forward to seeing you again!
We absolutely loved our stay at Ringstead Bay Camping! If you’re looking…
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Liked We absolutely loved our stay at Ringstead Bay Camping! If you’re looking for a spacious, peaceful spot that feels like it’s far from civilisation but still close enough to everything you need – this is it.
The location is perfect. Just a short walk to the beach and lovely beach cafés, yet the site itself is quiet, open, and surrounded by nature. It’s the best of both worlds.
The host was absolutely lovely – warm, welcoming, and always quick to respond to emails. Communication was easy from start to finish, and any questions were answered promptly and helpfully.
One of the real highlights was the cleanliness of the site. The block of facilities was spotless throughout our stay and clearly cleaned multiple times a day. It made such a difference and showed how much care goes into running this place.
We genuinely couldn’t have asked for more. Can’t wait to come back again soon – this place is a real hidden treasure!
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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
50.63426°N
2.36157°W
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
AirportPlease 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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ringstead Bay | 0.5 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Bowleaze Cove | 2.7 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Weymouth Lodmoor | 3.6 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Durdle Door West | 3.8 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Durdle Door East | 3.9 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | N/A | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Weymouth Sea Life Park and Marine Sanctuary 3.8 mi
Radipole Lake Nature Reserve 4.5 mi
Lulworth Heritage Centre 5 mi
The Tank Museum 6.7 mi
Lulworth Castle & Park 6.7 mi
National Trust
Max Gate 5.8 mi
Hardy's Cottage 6.7 mi
Clouds Hill 7.5 mi
Corfe Castle 13.3 mi
White Mill 17.7 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Ringstead - Osmington Mills - Osmington Walk 0.4 mi
Osmington Mills - Ringstead - Upton 0.5 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 6.7 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.
Nearest sites
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Frequently asked questions
- 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 £18 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.