Mill Paddock Campsite

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Grassy pitches surrounded by trees
Grassy pitches surrounded by trees
Entrance to the site
Wild swimming spot in the river
Spacious grass pitches
Well-kept level pitches
Firepits allowed
Water activities on the river frome
Sunset at kimmeridge bay
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Entrance to the site
Wild swimming spot in the river
Spacious grass pitches

  • 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.

Campground type

Caravan sites 10
Tent sites 30
RV & Motorhome sites 40
Open now
Opens 3 July
Please note

Pitches

  • A cable measuring at least 10 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.

Vehicles

  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.

Safety

  • Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.
  • No electric barbecues allowed.

Dogs

  • The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. 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.

Reception

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

Admission

  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, 3 July to

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Reviews

9.2

Overall rating from 245 Pitchup.com customers

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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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96% would recommend this campground to a friend

94% would stay here again

What customers say

A ripper, well-kept campsite with plenty of room on flat spots. Abbie and Paul are legends for their welcome & local tips. Facilities usually clean, with hot water for showers & dishes. Great base for exploring. Minor water pressure grumbles & ants, but management sorted 'em.

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Lovely family campsite! We will be…

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 Harriett H. 4 reviews

Power optional grass campervan, tent or trailer tent site

Liked Lovely family campsite! We will be back!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Our second stay at the campsite.…

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Anonymous

Power optional grass campervan, tent or trailer tent site

Liked Our second stay at the campsite. Ideal for a few nights away, everything we needed - short distance from attractions and amenities. The site is quiet and the grounds are flat. Perfect stay on a budget.

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Clean site, flat and spacious pitches.…

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Suzanne O. 1 review

Power optional grass campervan, tent or trailer tent site

Liked Clean site, flat and spacious pitches.
Friendly owners, would come back again 😁

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Flat pitches, plenty of space between…

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Jess H. 3 reviews

Power optional grass campervan, tent or trailer tent site

Liked Flat pitches, plenty of space between pitches, relaxed and laid back vibes
Paul was an amazing host, very knowledgeable and a charming chap

Recommend to friends Visit again

Poor showers for the price

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Ellie H. 2 reviews

Power optional grass campervan, tent or trailer tent site

Liked Flat large pitches, picnic tables, short drive to Dorset locations. Had basic services in place. Accommodated groups in pitch locations.

Disliked The washing up facilities and tap were very close to the bins and chemical disposal. The toilet cubicals are small and pressure poor. The showers had very low pressure and the temperature fluctuated between very hot and very cold. Would not be suitable for younger children. The price does not represent the quality of facilities but if the showers were sorted and additional washing up and taps were added it could.
Customer service is hit and miss. Sometimes chatty and smiling other times off. When the shower issue was raised I do not feel it was taken on board and instead defended the quality. They were incredibly rude to another party if the full site of everyone on the pitch which was uncomfortable for everyone.

Recommend to friends Visit again

We had a very lovely stay.

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 Carole O. 4 reviews

Power optional grass caravan site

Liked Felt very safe for the children.

Disliked Nothing!

Recommend to friends Visit again

We liked the site a lot only thing was the cold showers

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 eddie p. 1 review

Power optional grass campervan, tent or trailer tent site

Liked Great welcome very friendly

Disliked Shower very cold

Recommend to friends Visit again

A must stay!

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Matthew R. 1 review

Power optional grass campervan, tent or trailer tent site

Liked We had a wonderful stay at this campsite and will definitely be coming back!

The campsite was easy to find, with generous-sized pitches and everything we needed for a lovely camping trip. There’s also a beautiful little walk down to the stream, which the children absolutely loved.

Paul was incredibly helpful and lovely throughout our stay. He gave us loads of useful information about the best beaches to visit and where to park, which made exploring the area so much easier. Nothing was ever too much trouble for Paul and Matt, who even provided us with fire pits. The kids were absolutely made up when we were given some flame-changing packs too, such a lovely touch!

The facilities are perfect for what you need when camping. Let’s face it, you’re camping, not staying at the Corinthia! 😂 And although we brought our own, I really loved that there was access to a fridge if needed, such a useful little extra.

A fantastic campsite, lovely people, and a brilliant location. We can’t wait to come back! ❤️

Disliked Nothing

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Small friendly site. Shower/toilet block always…

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Anonymous

Power optional grass campervan, tent or trailer tent site

Liked Small friendly site. Shower/toilet block always had hot water and was clean and tidy. Pitches were all flat.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Fabulous weekend stay . Facilities good . Will definitely return

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 DEBBIE C. 1 review

Power optional grass caravan site

Liked Small family run site . Owners friendly and helpful .
Excellent location , we used public transportation to get out and about very easily .

Disliked Nothing

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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 Laundry 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 Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 sites)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at site Level campground, 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 +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

50.67911°N
2.18424°W

Nearest transport

Coach
5.3 km Red Lion
5.3 km Post Office
10.2 km East Street
Rail
2.6 km Wool Rail Station
5.1 km Wareham Rail Station
8.3 km Holton Heath Rail Station
Ferry
13.9 km Poole Ferry Terminal
14.5 km Poole Quay Ferry Landing
16.1 km Brownsea Island Ferry Landing
Airport
27.2 km 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.

Food and drink

  • Monsoon 5.2 km
  • The Italian Kitchen 5.3 km
  • The 29029 Restaurant 6.1 km
  • The Saltwater Grill 8.2 km
  • Finley's 8.2 km
  • Boat on the Bay 8.4 km

Groceries

  • The Co-operative Food 5.3 km
  • Sainsbury's 5.4 km
  • Lidl 6.2 km

Parks and play

  • Northmoor Park 5.2 km
  • Hauses Field Play Area Playground 5.2 km
  • The Hayricks park 5.5 km
  • John Procter Memorial Ground park 6 km
  • Bestwall Park 6.2 km
  • Woodlands Play Area Playground 7.3 km
  • Blue Pool Play Area Playground 7.4 km
  • God's Pocket park 8.6 km
  • Splash Zone Playground 8.9 km

Family days out

  • Lulworth Castle and Park Visitor attraction 4.7 km
  • Lulworth Castle 4.8 km
  • Clouds Hill Visitor attraction 6.4 km
  • Fossil Forest Visitor attraction 8.1 km
  • Stair Hole Visitor attraction 8.3 km
  • Falmer Palmer’s Deer Feeding Visitor attraction 8.7 km
  • Fine Foundation Marine Centre Visitor attraction 8.7 km
  • Farmer Palmer’s Tractor Rides Visitor attraction 8.9 km
  • Farmer Palmer’s Farm Park Visitor attraction 9 km
  • Durdle Door Visitor attraction 9.2 km

Public transport

  • Church 0.5 km
  • Middlefield 0.8 km
  • The Cross 2.4 km
  • Primary School 2.5 km
  • Wool Station 2.7 km
  • Wool Bridge 2.7 km
  • Monkey World 3.2 km
  • Purbeck School & Leisure Centre 4.4 km
  • Silent Woman 4.4 km
  • Event Bus Stop 4.5 km

Beaches

  • Pondfield 7.1 km
  • Lulworth Cove 8 km
  • Man O' War Cove 9 km
  • Durdle Door 9.3 km

What’s nearby

  • The Dorset Golf & Country Club & Resort Golf course 3.2 km
  • Wareham Golf Club Golf course 5.4 km
  • Ridge Marina 6.8 km
  • Bulbury Woods Golf Club Golf course 9.1 km

Local services

  • The Wellbridge Practice Doctors 2.9 km
  • Wool Filling Station Fuel station 3 km
  • Boots Pharmacy 3.1 km
  • Wareham Hospital 4.8 km
  • Bovington Medical Centre Hospital 5 km
  • Murco Fuel station 5.3 km
  • Day Lewis Pharmacy 5.3 km
  • Mer Charging station 5.4 km
  • Texaco Fuel station 6.7 km
  • Sandford Surgery Doctors 7 km

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Must see

Monkey World - Ape Rescue Centre 3.1 km

The Tank Museum 4.5 km

Lulworth Castle & Park 4.8 km

Lulworth Heritage Centre 8.2 km

Corfe Castle 9.9 km

National Trust

Clouds Hill 6.4 km

Corfe Castle 10 km

Hardy's Cottage 15.6 km

Brownsea Island 16 km

White Mill 16.5 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

LULWORTH CASTLE 4.8 km

GRANGE HEATH (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 30/03/2005) 5.1 km

Whiteway Viewpoint - Flower's Barrow - Worbarrow Beach - Tyneham - Whiteway VP 5.7 km

Clouds Hill - Moreton 5.9 km

CREECH GRANGE 6.1 km

Local events

  • Dorset County Show (Saturday 5 September 2026 – Saturday 5 September 2026)

    Dorchester, England 17.7 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.

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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 caravan
    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 $47.19 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.