Howard's Wood
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- Almost wild camping in a 25-acre woodland at Netherbury in Dorset
- Charmouth 25 minutes’ drive and Abbotsbury Swannery 35 minutes
- Dog-friendly pop-up site 15 minutes’ walk from the local pub
Campground type
10
6
1
Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.- Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the campground/park are unlit.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri, 18 July to
Site types & availability
Unpowered forest floor tent site
6 people maximum Ground type: Forest floor
Site size: Max 5m width × 5m depth
Calculated area: 25m²
Arrival daysFrom GBP 10 (GBP 10)
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Unpowered forest floor campervan site
4 people maximum Ground type: Forest floor
Site size: Max 4m width × 7m depth
Calculated area: 28m²
Arrival daysFrom GBP 15 (GBP 15)
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Bell tent
6 people maximum Dimensions: 16.4ft width × 16.4ft length
Arrival daysFrom GBP 40 (GBP 40)
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Reviews
97% would recommend this campground to a friend
97% would stay here again
What customers say
This peaceful bush camp offers a real wild camping vibe with good, basic facilities like hot showers. Spacious, private sites have fire pits & wood. Friendly, helpful hosts. Great value, ideal for a nature escape, and a good base for exploring.
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Could be lovely, but….
Unpowered forest floor tent site
Liked Friendly welcome. Hot shower. Supplies like washing up liquid and loo roll.
Disliked I’m not a dog fan and there were loads of local dog walkers. One asked me what the signs with numbers were. He was totally taken aback when I said it was a camp site! I even had a dog come into my tent. Given the number of people just wandering around it didn’t feel safe to leave stuff in and around my tent. I felt like an exhibit in the zoo as I sat outside my tent eating my breakfast with all these people walking past.
Tough to find a spot where the ground was even enough to sleep on a mat. On an inflatable bed or camp cot it would have been fine.
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Forest/wood setting was fantastic and exactly what we wanted: quieter, a little…
Bell tent
Liked Forest/wood setting was fantastic and exactly what we wanted: quieter, a little more private, and sheltered from the sun and rain as needed.
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Really lovely stay
Unpowered forest floor tent site
Liked Beautiful forest location, definitely planning to return
Disliked Nothing
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Perfect site away from the bustle of modern life. Staff are amazing!
Unpowered forest floor tent site
Liked Great woodland site. Great facilities for the smaller group of travellers, including the amazing hot shower! Loved the firepit and supply of logs provided. No wifi means a perfect chance to switch off from modern life. A fantastic back to basics experience. Steph and her partner are incredibly friendly, helpful, and go the extra mile to ensure you have a great stay! I'm looking forward to going back soon.
Disliked Nothing bad to say. Loved it!
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Wild camping with showers and peace and quiet. Great value
Unpowered forest floor tent site
Liked The peace and quiet.
Shower and sink area was well done. With hot running water and all the spare things you might have forgotten.
Perfect little get away. We were lucky to have the site all to ourselves for the majority of our stay.
Disliked Not really a dislike as no body else was there. Some of the pitches were fairly close to one and other. I was looking to be in almost hidden away deep in a forest without seeing people 😆 which I know is a massive ask of any camp site. But for the price you honestly can't complain.
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Excellent, quiet forest camp, outstanding value for money
Unpowered forest floor campervan site
Liked Owner was very friendly, provided plenty of information by email and even texted us beforehand to recommend a pitch.
Large, secluded forest pitches which were perfect for the quiet getaway we needed.
Very quiet and peaceful spot.
Shower and toilet facilities, as well as a sink, drinking water, tea and coffee.
Firepits available along with firewood and firelighters.
Absolute bargain for £10 a night! Definitely will return.
Disliked Nothing, genuinely this is perfect for £10 a night!
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This is a rare find
Unpowered forest floor tent site
Liked The space, the wildlife, the peace and quiet. I will definitely be returning to this gem of a place. Everything for a get away from it all camp is here!
I can't say whether it's child friendly, it depends on the child. If they like wildlife and nature they'll love it, if they want entertainment they won't.
As for WiFi it didn't even cross my mind!
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As close to wild camping with extras
Unpowered forest floor tent site
Liked Howard's wood is very unique a cross between wild camping and camping with the basics
We pitched up in the woods two tents and a dining shelter plenty of room and with the campsite full I swear we all felt we were alone camping in the woods with the rining of the church bell and all manners of nature including the rain we loved every moment.
The added extra of the fire pits made snuggling up around the fire with smores and a wash up hut with a few extra bits just in case you forgot to pack the sauce pan or a tea towel.
the best way to spend the last few days of the summer holidays and one I will remember for putting a smile on all the family
Thank you Howard's wood for offering a unique experience
Disliked No dislikes as it was exactly what we were looking for
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We had a great stay this weekend with our two children (5…
Unpowered forest floor campervan site
Liked We had a great stay this weekend with our two children (5 and 8) and dog. Really nice woodland pitch for our van with an area to sit around a fire pit cleared in the woodland. Friendly vibes all round and a play park and playing field a stone’s throw away! Would stay again.
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Excellent value for money and a great base for exploring the Dorset…
Unpowered forest floor campervan site
Liked Excellent value for money and a great base for exploring the Dorset coast, the pitches were easy enough for a camper van.
The composting toilet kitchen and shower were rustic and functional and there were lovely touches of washing liquid plates and cutlery etc.
Great for dogs and kids and spotting the red deer was the highlight 😊
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Features
Pop-up campground
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 WatersportsAmenities on site
Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry Local produce Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
D. of E. 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
Budget/backpacker Bush Peaceful Remote location Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearbyType
Pop-up campground Small (11-25 sites)Nearby leisure
Cycling nearby Restaurant nearby Watersports nearbyLocation
Howard's Wood
Netherbury
Bridport
Dorset
England
DT6 5RT
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
50.78721°N
2.75317°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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eypemouth | 8.2 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| West Bay (West) | 8.5 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Seatown | 8.8 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Hive | 10.3 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Charmouth West | 12.2 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Good |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Mapperton House & Gardens 3.4 km
Abbotsbury Swannery 17.8 km
Montacute House 18.5 km
Hardy's Birthplace 26.3 km
Fleet Air Arm Museum 26.6 km
National Trust
Montacute House 18.4 km
Barrington Court 20.8 km
Tintinhull Garden 21 km
Loughwood Meeting House 21.5 km
Shute Barton 21.8 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
PARNHAM 1.5 km
BEAMINSTER MANOR 3.3 km
MAPPERTON HOUSE 3.4 km
DOWNE HALL 5.7 km
North Chideock - Symondsbury and More. 7.5 km
Local events
- Dorset County Show (Saturday 6 September 2025 – Saturday 6 September 2025)
Dorchester, England 24.2 km
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 campgrounds
Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Howard's Wood have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Howard's Wood dog friendly? No View all features
- What attractions are near Howard's Wood? Dorset packs a mighty historical punch, and there are several Iron Age sites to see locally. Hike up to the fort at Rawlsbury Camp (50 minutes) for spectacular views over Bulbarrow Hill … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Howard's Wood?
Read moreCamping and caravan Arrive: 1 p.m. – Anytime Depart by: 11:30 a.m. On-site accommodation Arrive: 1 p.m. – Anytime Depart by: 11:30 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Howard's Wood? From $20.47 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.