Mill Paddock Campsite

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Well-kept family-friendly Dorset site 10 minutes’ drive from Wareham
Monkey World 10 minutes’ drive and Studland Bay 25 minutes
Electric hook-ups and hot showers; pubs and shops 10 minutes’ drive

Whatever your reason to head for the West County – beach holidays, family sightseeing, walking or watersports – Mill Paddock Campsite has got all bases covered. This small site is around 10 minutes’ drive from Jurassic Coast beaches and Monkey World - Ape Rescue Centre; it’s also right by the Purbeck Way, and only a short stroll from paddleboarding adventures along the River Frome. With no designated pitches, you can set up wherever you like on the level, well-maintained and family-friendly camping field, which has electric hook-ups and water points dotted around its perimeter. The modern facilities block houses showers, toilets and washing-up sinks – it’s cleaned regularly and there’s always plenty of hot water. There are mature trees edging the field if you’re after shade, picnic tables are provided for alfresco dining and firepits are welcome so you can all gather around and enjoy being together. Logs are available to purchase on site at a low price, and pretty everything you need for outdoor evenings can be found in the shops, pubs and restaurants of Wareham (10 minutes’ drive). Well-behaved dogs are welcome to join in all the family fun, and guest numbers are always limited so the field never feels overcrowded; this also allows a safe environment for children to play in – and there’s a treehouse for them to muck around in too.

Site type

Open now

Please note

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
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.
A cable measuring at least 10 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
No electric barbecues allowed.
Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri 3 Jul to Mon 31 Aug 2026

Pitch types & availability

Electric optional grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch

4 people maximum

Ground type: Grass

Pitch size: Max 6m width × 8m depth (48m²)

4 people maximum

One Roof tent or Campervan or Tent or Trailer tent allowed per pitch

Additional units require additional pitches - quick book via 'Make another booking like this' after making your booking.

Pitch size

Max 6m width × 8m depth (48m²)

Ground type

Grass

Suitable for

Roof tent, Campervan, Tent, Trailer tent, (Motorhome not allowed)

Twin-axle vehicles accepted

Features

Electric: 10 amp extra cost

Electric: 16 amp extra cost

Electric: 6 amp extra cost

Bring a gazebo 0 included, 1 max.

Bring an awning 0 included, 1 max.

Bring a pup tent 0 included, 1 max.

Car 1 included, 1 max.

Dog(s) allowed 0 included, 2 max.

Fridge 1 included, 1 max.

Car parking by pitch/unit

Chemical disposal point

Firepit

Picnic table

Extras

Bring a gazebo (1 max)		£5 (£5) per night
Bring a pup tent (1 max)		£4 (£4) per night
Bring an awning (1 max)		£5 (£5) per night
Dog (2 max)		£4 (£4) per night
Electric hook-up (10A, 16A, 6A) (1 max)		£8 (£8) per night

You will be able to choose extras on the booking page.

Arrival days

From £25 (£25) 1 night, 2 adults

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Electric optional grass touring pitch

4 people maximum

Ground type: Grass

Pitch size: Max 8m width × 8m depth (64m²)

4 people maximum

One Touring caravan or Motorhome allowed per pitch

Additional units require additional pitches - quick book via 'Make another booking like this' after making your booking.

Pitch size

Max 8m width × 8m depth (64m²)

Ground type

Grass

Suitable for

Touring caravan, Motorhome, (Campervan not allowed)

Twin-axle vehicles accepted

Features

Electric: 10 amp extra cost

Electric: 16 amp extra cost

Electric: 6 amp extra cost

Bring a gazebo 0 included, 1 max.

Bring an awning 0 included, 1 max.

Bring a pup tent 0 included, 1 max.

Car 1 included, 1 max.

Dog(s) allowed 0 included, 2 max.

Fridge 1 included, 1 max.

Car parking by pitch/unit

Chemical disposal point

Firepit

Picnic table

Extras

Bring a gazebo (1 max)		£5 (£5) per night
Bring a pup tent (1 max)		£4 (£4) per night
Bring an awning (1 max)		£5 (£5) per night
Dog (2 max)		£4 (£4) per night
Electric hook-up (10A, 16A, 6A) (1 max)		£8 (£8) per night

You will be able to choose extras on the booking page.

Arrival days

From £30 (£30) 1 night, 2 adults

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Reviews

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Location		9
Value for money		9
Accommodation		9
Facilities / Activities		9
Customer service		10
Child friendliness		9
Cleanliness		9
Wifi		6

96% would stay here again

What customers say

This is a highly recommended, peaceful, and welcoming campsite with spacious, level pitches and excellent, clean facilities. Owners Abbie and Paul are consistently praised for their friendliness, helpfulness, and local knowledge, with many guests returning. While generally well-maintained, some minor issues with shower water pressure and distribution were noted, which management has addressed. The location is ideal for exploring the Dorset coast and Purbeck area.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews. Last updated 21/07/2026

Parked next to another vw campervan in case we needed some hints and tips.

Local take away available and very fast with just eat

The beautiful stream nearby with stickleback and lots of species of bird

Morning view, guinea fowl strutting their stuff

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Arrival date (latest first)

Open space. Really relaxed atmosphere. The…

Overall 10 out of 10
Location		10
Value for money		7
Facilities / Activities		10
Customer service		10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness		10
Wifi	No rating

Jul 2026 Mica H. 1 review

Electric optional grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Open space. Really relaxed atmosphere. The amenities were decent and the person who greeted us was so friendly and helpful and told us little hidden gems to visit which were amazing! This was our first time using our new campervan and what a great start!

Disliked Nothing. I really liked it. Seriously helpful staff.

Recommend to friends Visit again

A definite for a repeat visit.

Overall 10 out of 10
Location		10
Value for money		10
Facilities / Activities		10
Customer service		10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness		10
Wifi	No rating

Jul 2026 Alan W. 1 review

Electric optional grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Everything about it from the welcome when we arrived to the amount of room we had on the pitch, to the cleanliness of the wash up area, toilets and showers. Everything was just perfect.

Disliked The fact the site is only open for 2 months in the year

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely peaceful friendly site

Overall 9 out of 10
Location		9
Value for money		10
Facilities / Activities		9
Customer service		10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness		10
Wifi	No rating

Jul 2026 Anonymous

Electric optional grass touring pitch

Liked Feeling of space and peace.
Really friendly owners who checked in to see if we were happy or there were any problems.
No road noise.
Able to hire fire pits. We didn't use one as it is a hot summer but nice to know that you could hire one if needed.
Plentiful hot water for washing up and showering

Disliked Nothing really.
There is nothing to do in the immediate area but we knew this when we booked

Recommend to friends Visit again

De schaduwrijke ruime plaats en het…

Overall 10 out of 10
Location		10
Value for money		8
Facilities / Activities	No rating
Customer service		10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness		10
Wifi		6

Jul 2026 Anonymous

Electric optional grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked De schaduwrijke ruime plaats en het schone sanitair

Disliked Alles was zoals beschreven

Recommend to friends Visit again

Everything , felt like being on…

Overall 10 out of 10
Location		10
Value for money		10
Facilities / Activities		10
Customer service		10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness		10
Wifi	No rating

Jul 2026 Jake B. 1 review

Electric optional grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Everything , felt like being on a field full of friends , quiet and welcoming .

Disliked Leaving Paul ..... He's like the father I never had 🤣😭

Recommend to friends Visit again

Good clean site and friendly cam site owners

Overall 8 out of 10
Location		8
Value for money		10
Facilities / Activities		9
Customer service		10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness		8
Wifi		1

Jul 2026 mark r. 1 review

Electric optional grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Was lovely stay and would stay again

Recommend to friends Visit again

Local nature spots, nice campsite, lovely…

Overall 10 out of 10
Location		9
Value for money		10
Facilities / Activities		9
Customer service		10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness		10
Wifi	No rating

Jul 2026 Anonymous

Electric optional grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Local nature spots, nice campsite, lovely owners- gave us advice on paddle boarding to Harrys Rocks which ended up being the highlight of our whole trip

Recommend to friends Visit again

Looking forward to a return visit

Overall 10 out of 10
Location		10
Value for money		10
Facilities / Activities		10
Customer service		10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness		10
Wifi		7

Jul 2026 Gail O. 1 review

Electric optional grass touring pitch

Liked Everything. Great pitches. Spotlessly clean showers and toilets, with properly hot water. Tidy washing up area and a very handy fridge. Great location for exploring the local area and 5 mins from a bus stop if you don’t feel like driving. Paul and Abigail very friendly and helpful

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Large paddock with generous plots, maintained…

Overall 10 out of 10
Location		10
Value for money		6
Facilities / Activities	No rating
Customer service	No rating
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness		10
Wifi	No rating

Jul 2026 Jane S. 28 reviews

Electric optional grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Large paddock with generous plots, maintained well. We stayed Monday to Thursday, only 4 or 5 plots in use so lovely and quiet. Toilets and showers very clean. Hot water plentiful. Owners very friendly. We arrived early and they were happy for us to set up.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely small and peaceful campsite, very…

Overall 10 out of 10
Location		10
Value for money		10
Facilities / Activities		9
Customer service		10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness		10
Wifi		9

Jul 2026 Paul A. 2 reviews

Electric optional grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Lovely small and peaceful campsite, very clean and well kept. Nice owners, very friendly.

Disliked Shower wasn’t very strong

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Dogs allowed

Campfires allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house 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 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

D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome 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 Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 pitches)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at pitch Level site, no steep slopes

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Mill Paddock Campsite

Church Lane

East Stoke

Wareham

Dorset

England

BH20 6AW

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

50.67911°N
2.18424°W

Nearest transport

Coach

3.3 mi Red Lion

3.3 mi Post Office

6.3 mi East Street

Rail

1.6 mi Wool Rail Station

3.2 mi Wareham Rail Station

5.2 mi Holton Heath Rail Station

Ferry

8.6 mi Poole Ferry Terminal

9 mi Poole Quay Ferry Landing

10 mi Brownsea Island Ferry Landing

Airport

16.9 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

There are footpaths and river walks a few metres away from the site, which is on the Purbeck Way as well as the Purbeck Cycle Ride route. Paddleboarding and kayaking on the River Frome can be arranged and booked with qualified local instructors at an additional cost. If you want to dip your toes in the sea, the sandy beaches of the Jurassic Coast are calling. Studland Bay (25 minutes’ drive) has miles of sandy beach with views of Old Harry’s Rocks, and you might want to try a bit of fossil hunting at Kimmeridge Bay (20 minutes). You can also have a safe swim in the shallow waters of Lulworth Cove (15 minutes), from where you can walk to the spectacular rock arch at Durdle Door in 25 minutes. The kids should appreciate watching the animal antics at Monkey World - Ape Rescue Centre, where there are daily keeper talks, and enjoy mooching around the highly acclaimed Tank Museum at Bovington (both 10 minutes’ drive), where there are also frequent driving displays.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Lulworth Cove	5 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Kimmeridge Bay	5.2 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Durdle Door East	5.6 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	N/A	Excellent
Durdle Door West	5.7 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Poole Harbour Rockley Sands	6.9 mi	Estuary	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Monkey World - Ape Rescue Centre 1.9 mi

The Tank Museum 2.8 mi

Lulworth Castle & Park 3 mi

Lulworth Heritage Centre 5.1 mi

Corfe Castle 6.1 mi

National Trust

Clouds Hill 4 mi

Corfe Castle 6.2 mi

Hardy's Cottage 9.7 mi

Brownsea Island 9.9 mi

White Mill 10.2 mi

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

LULWORTH CASTLE 3 mi

GRANGE HEATH (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 30/03/2005) 3.2 mi

Whiteway Viewpoint - Flower's Barrow - Worbarrow Beach - Tyneham - Whiteway VP 3.6 mi

Clouds Hill - Moreton 3.7 mi

CREECH GRANGE 3.8 mi

Local events

Camp Bestival Dorset (Thursday, 30 July 2026 – Thursday, 30 July 2026)
Wareham, Dorset 3.1 mi
Dorset County Show (Saturday, 5 September 2026 – Saturday, 5 September 2026)
Dorchester, Dorset 11 mi
New Forest and Hampshire County Show (Tuesday, 28 July 2026 – Tuesday, 28 July 2026)
Brockenhurst, Hampshire 28.6 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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Booking terms and conditions

Admission

Admission is only permitted after registering at reception.
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Arrivals and departures

Late arrivals must notify the park as soon as possible. Your booking will be held for 24 hours. After this period the management reserves the right to relet your unit.
No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.
Please pick any available pitch on arrival.

Changes to your holiday

Bookings cannot be amended within 4 day(s) of arrival.
Modifications are subject to a £20.00 fee.

Dogs

Dogs must be kept on leads and supervised at all times.
Guide dogs are allowed on site free of charge.
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.

Extras

Motorbike(s) can be brought instead of the car(s) included.

General

Bookings are nominative and non-transferable.
In the event of a complaint, please speak to reception immediately. Complaints which are not brought to the management's attention during your stay cannot be dealt with once you have left the site.
Quiet hours must be respected between 9 p.m. and 9 a.m..
Radio, music and TV players must be kept at a low volume. Car doors and boots must be closed quietly.
The management reserves the right to deny access or terminate the stay of those guests whose behaviour is deemed unsuitable. No refunds will be offered.
The site is not liable for any refund in the event of force majeure.

Pitches

A cable measuring at least 10 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
Minimum spacing of 6 metres between pitches.
Please note, pup tents are to be used for storage purposes only. Guests may not use them for sleeping.
You must follow the management directives when pitching your tent/unit and related equipment.

Reception

There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Safety

Barbecues are permitted but must be raised off the ground and attended by an adult at all times.
Firearms are not permitted.
Firepits are permitted but must be raised off the ground and attended by an adult at all times.
Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
No electric barbecues allowed.

Vehicles

Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
No vehicle movement between 11:30 p.m. and 7 a.m..
The car is only included in the rate if you are travelling with a touring caravan or a tent. Cars are not permitted when travelling with a motorhome/campervan.
The charging of electric vehicles is not permitted on site.

Visitors

Visitors must leave the premises by 8 p.m..
Visitors must register at reception and pay their fee.

Payment terms

Frequently asked questions

Does Mill Paddock Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Mill Paddock Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Mill Paddock Campsite? There are footpaths and river walks a few metres away from the site, which is on the Purbeck Way as well as the Purbeck Cycle Ride route. Paddleboarding and kayaking on the … Read more
When can I check in and check out of Mill Paddock Campsite?

Camping and touring

Arrive: 2 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Depart by: 11 a.m.

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How much does it cost to stay at Mill Paddock Campsite? From £25 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.

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Open space. Really relaxed atmosphere. The…

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A definite for a repeat visit.

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Lovely peaceful friendly site

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De schaduwrijke ruime plaats en het…

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Everything , felt like being on…

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Good clean site and friendly cam site owners

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Local nature spots, nice campsite, lovely…

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Looking forward to a return visit

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Large paddock with generous plots, maintained…

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Lovely small and peaceful campsite, very…

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Leisure on site

Amenities on site

Groups welcome

Rules

Themes

Utilities

Nearby amenities

Type

Accessibility

Nearby leisure

Timezone

GPS

Nearest transport

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Must see

National Trust

Cycle routes

Other

Local events

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