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Primitive grass campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite
No availability on our site
8 people maximum 
9.5/10
124 reviews Additional units require additional pitches - quick book via 'Make another booking like this' after making your booking.
Pitch size
Unlimited
Ground type
Grass
Suitable for
Roof tent, Class B motorhome, Tent, Trailer tent, (Motorhome not allowed)
Features
Bring a gazebo 0 included, 1 max. Bring an awning 1 included, 1 max. Car 1 included, unlimited max. Dog(s) allowed 0 included, unlimited max. Car parking by site/unit Other restrictions
Pup tents not allowed
Extras
| Bring a gazebo (1 max) | £5 (£5) per night | |
| Dinghy or small motorboat (max unlimited) | £5 (£5) per stay | |
| Dog (max unlimited) | £1 (£1) per night | |
| Extra vehicle (max unlimited) | £5 (£5) per stay | |
| Trailer (max unlimited) | £5 (£5) per stay |
You will be able to choose extras on the booking page.
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Ringstead Bay Camping
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Reviews
99% would recommend this site to a friend
99% would stay here again
What customers say
Ringstead Bay Camping is a peaceful, roomy spot with great sea views and forest access to a quiet beach. Guests love the super-clean facilities, friendly staff, and handy fridges/freezers/charging. Some noted uneven ground and facility distance. Recommended for a relaxing coastal nature trip.
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Beautiful site on a hill with…
Primitive grass campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked Beautiful site on a hill with stunning sea views. Toilets and showers are very clean and well maintained throughout the day. The team is warm and welcoming. Just a short walk through lovely woodland takes you to the beach, with a good café a few minutes further on.
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Excellent site.
Primitive grass campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked Great place to stay. Lovely short walk to the cafe and beach. Toilets and showers were clean and well stocked. Staff were amazing and always on site cleaning. Would highly recommend.
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Wonderfully close to the beach, with…
Primitive grass campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked Wonderfully close to the beach, with cafe and pub easily accessible for breakfast/ dinner options.
Very clean toilet and shower facilities
Lots of space although fridge was quite a trek from the field (but you can use a cool bag)
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Absolutely beautiful campsite. Its suits all…
Bell tent
Liked Absolutely beautiful campsite. Its suits all ages and all campers, from young family's, couples to loan campers. The site was very clean and cosy with a less than five minute walk to the local coast line. The tee pee we stayed in was very large and was very pretty with fairy lights in. Staff was very helpful with letting us know where shops was and beaches. Toilet and shower room was being constantly cleaned by the two young ladies who own the site, they was immaculate.
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Lovely site.
Primitive grass campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked Well maintained site. The toilets and showers were assiduously maintained by the ever attentive staff.
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Excellent site very clean facilities
Primitive grass campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked A fantastic camp site so clean and very well run, will definitely be back again next year.
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Lovely location and well run site.
Primitive grass campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked There was ample space for my friends and I (2 tents and a van).
Facilities were well kept.
The café close by is nice and handy. And the beach as well as the bush/forest walk to the beach felt like I was on an island somewhere tropical.
Lucked into some surf as well, so glad I brought my surfboard.
The people running the site were friendly and accommodating, customer service was excellent and they even saved us when our gas ran out. Overall they kept a well run site and I would definitely like to return.
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Excellent site in a beautiful location with friendly staff
Primitive grass campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked The view was fantastic and location was perfect. The site felt really secluded despite being close to the beach.
The staff were really friendly and helpful and amenities were kept very clean.
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Stunning location, sounds of the sea,…
Primitive grass campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked Stunning location, sounds of the sea, owls in the woods, pub half a mile walk along the coast path. Secluded. Clean facilities.
Disliked Nothing
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Very friendly staff, clean facilities, beautiful…
Primitive grass campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked Very friendly staff, clean facilities, beautiful location and view, so close to the sea, relaxed and peaceful vibe.
Loved that I went to sleep looking at an amazing starry sky, listening to the waves and a nearby owl! On a slope but plenty of level pitches to find.
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Features
Pop-up campground
Dogs allowed
Campfires allowed
Leisure on park
Bar or club house Beach access Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis WatersportsAmenities on park
Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Remote location Spectacular sceneryUtilities
Charging facilities Communal freezer Communal fridge Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Farm Medium (26-50 sites) Pop-up campgroundNearby 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 +0100 (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 | 0.8 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Bowleaze Cove | 4.3 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Weymouth Lodmoor | 5.8 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Durdle Door West | 6.1 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Durdle Door East | 6.3 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | N/A | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Weymouth Sea Life Park and Marine Sanctuary 6.1 km
Radipole Lake Nature Reserve 7.2 km
Lulworth Heritage Centre 8 km
The Tank Museum 10.7 km
Lulworth Castle & Park 10.8 km
National Trust
Max Gate 9.4 km
Hardy's Cottage 10.8 km
Clouds Hill 12 km
Corfe Castle 21.4 km
White Mill 28.4 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Ringstead - Osmington Mills - Osmington Walk 0.6 km
Osmington Mills - Ringstead - Upton 0.9 km
Ringstead Bay - Chaldon Down - Ringstead Bay 1.4 km
South Down NT Car Park - Scratchy Bottom 1.5 km
South Down Car Park - White Horse Hill - Osmington - Osmington Mill - Ringstead - South Down CP 1.5 km
Local events
- Dorset County Show (Saturday, September 6, 2025 – Saturday, September 6, 2025)
Dorchester, England 10.8 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.
Want to know more about camping in Dorset?
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 moreRV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. On-park accommodation Arrive: 3 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m.