Ringstead Bay Camping

View prices & book 9.5 97 reviews
Bell tent overlooking the ocean
Bell tent overlooking the ocean
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Campers on the first weekend of opening
Guests sit outside of the bell tent
Bell tent on the grass
Grassy pitches
Bell tent with sea views
The campsite is based next to the coast
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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

Tent pitches 40
Rent a tent 10
Open now
Opens 25 July
Please note
  • 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.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, 25 Jul to

Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

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2 adults
0 children
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Reviews

9.5

Overall rating from 97 Pitchup.com customers

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PeacefulSpectacular scenery

98% would recommend this site to a friend

98% 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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Arrival date (latest first)

Excellent site, clean facilities, friendly staff, and great location

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked The whole experience was fantastic. Communication, information, staff, cleanliness and fantastic location.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Amazing views, 5 min walk to the beach. 30 minute walk to…

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Daniella K.

Non-electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Amazing views, 5 min walk to the beach. 30 minute walk to lovely pub along the coastal path and then the other way it’s a 10 minute walk to a beach cafe. Toilets and showers are basic but kept really clean.
We couldn’t fault it, had such a lovely stay in this beautiful and peaceful spot and would definitely return again next year.

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Wonderful site with stunning views and an excellent location.

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leigh j.

Non-electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked The view!!!! It’s a stunning site, set amongst the trees and with an amazing view of the sea. Next to a forest and right along the coastal footpath which has some breathtaking views.
Check in was easy and the staff made sure to keep checking that everything was good.
It had a lovely, family feel without loud music and disruption.
No WiFi which was actually fab!

Disliked The pitch was a bit sloped - we couldn’t really set up a table to cook outside because everything kept sliding off. The owners did say that they’re planning on rolling it to be ready for next season though.
I’d suggest more washing up facilities. These seemed to be busy and each time we had to queue for a while.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site, we’ll be back

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Anonymous

Bell tent

Liked Very welcoming and friendly staff. Lots of space, lovely bell tents. Very clean and modern facilities. Short walk to beach.

Disliked Not all bell tents have a sea view.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Beautiful site with views of the sea, clean facilities and great staff

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Anonymous

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Liked Accessibility, friendliness of staff, atmosphere and facilities at site

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great setting. The campsite was comfortable and clean. The people working there…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Great setting. The campsite was comfortable and clean. The people working there were helpful and friendly. We’d come back - thank you!

Recommend to friends Visit again

camping at its best!

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Anonymous

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Liked amazing location, super friendly host, very clean

Recommend to friends Visit again

I had a wonderful stay and would definitely recommend to anyone!

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Samantha H.

Non-electric grass tent pitch (small, solo)

Liked Very clean showers and toilets. Lovely welcome to the site amd very informative. Great location to access the Coast Path.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great place! We stayed in a bell tent for 3 nights. Very…

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Anonymous

Bell tent

Liked Great place! We stayed in a bell tent for 3 nights. Very quiet, family friendly camp site, with very good and clean facilities. Close to the beach - 4 minutes by walk, with crystal clear water. Excellent pizza from beach Caffe. Close to the coastal walk, a perfect place to discover the surrounding area. We will be back.

Disliked Nothing

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A great camp site. It is new and they are trying really hard.

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Amy L.

Non-electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked The toilets & showers were pretty much always being cleaned which was great to see.
Lovely view & just minutes walk from the beach.

Recommend to friends Visit again

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 Watersports

Amenities 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 Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Communal freezer Communal fridge Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Shop nearby

Type

Farm Medium (26-50 pitches) Pop-up campsite

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Fishing nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearby

Location

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
4.3 mi Marks and Spencer
6.2 mi South Station
11.6 mi Red Lion
Rail
4.3 mi Weymouth Rail Station
4.7 mi Upwey Rail Station
5.1 mi Moreton (Dorset) Rail Station
Ferry
4.2 mi Weymouth Ferry Terminal
17 mi Poole Ferry Terminal
17.4 mi Poole Quay Ferry Landing
Airport
25.3 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 2020201920182017
Ringstead Bay 0.5 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Bowleaze Cove 2.7 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Weymouth Lodmoor 3.6 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Durdle Door West 3.8 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Durdle Door East 3.9 mi Sea N/AExcellentN/AExcellent

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

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable 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?
    Camping 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.
    Read more
  • 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.