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
Site type
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Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (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.
- Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
- A cable measuring at least 10 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
- No electric barbecues allowed.
- There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
- Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri, Jul 3 to
Pitch types & availability
Reviews
97% would recommend this site to a friend
96% would stay here again
What customers say
This well-kept, peaceful campsite has friendly, helpful owners. Spacious, level pitches and clean facilities, including hot showers and a communal fridge. Great for exploring the Jurassic Coast. Some noted minor shower pressure and ant issues, which owners addressed.
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Last updated 2026-08-04
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Nice staff.…
Anonymous Power optional grass travel trailer campsite
Liked Nice staff.
Disliked Very basic camping: no fridge, no eating area. Just a field with a toilet and a shower.
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Very welcoming and friendly owners. When…
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Liked Very welcoming and friendly owners. When we arrived he showed us to our pitch and we had a good chat about local places to visit and the best places to go.
The facilities were clean and the showers nice and hot.
I would definitely go back when staying local again. 10/10
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The best weekend
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Liked Great place to stay
Toilets showers and washing up facilities, the owners are really friendly and very helpful.
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Schöner Aufenthalt!
Anonymous Power optional grass campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked Ruhige, perfekte Lage, schöne Strände in der Nähe.
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Absolutely can’t fault this site. …
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Liked Absolutely can’t fault this site. Paul and Abi were so helpful. Lent things I didn’t have as a first time camper. Helped build my tent and was consistently available on site to help guests. Will definitely stay again. Such a wonderful location for lulworth cove and durdle door and not too far from Poole beaches. Great stay. Stayed solo and met lovely people on site.
Disliked Low WiFi and not much signal. But that was IPhone EE
Next door all had 5g and full signal so I can’t say whether this was the area
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Affordable price ,friendly man greeted us…
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Anonymous Power optional grass campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked Affordable price ,friendly man greeted us at the entrance.Shower,toilets and washing facilities available.
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Really enjoyed our 3-night stay at…
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Liked Really enjoyed our 3-night stay at Mill Paddock Campsite. The pitches are spacious, the site wasn’t too busy and it was lovely and peaceful with beautiful countryside surroundings. It’s also a great base for exploring Dorset, with plenty of beaches just a short drive away.
Paul was incredibly welcoming and helpful when we arrived, showing us around the site, giving us some great local recommendations and even lending us an EHU extension lead as ours wasn’t quite long enough.
The toilets and showers were really clean and well maintained, with separate male and female facilities, adjustable shower temperatures, plenty of hot water and a changing area inside each shower cubicle. There’s also a pot-washing area, large communal fridge and a clean and tidy bin area which was emptied regularly.
We did unknowingly pitch near a hidden ants’ nest and woke up to a small army in our tent on the first morning! Paul and Abbie were brilliant and came straight over to spray the area, returned to spray again later in the day and put down a bait station. They even offered to help us move pitches, but we decided to stay and had no further problems. A few other campers mentioned ants too, but with the hot weather and it being around flying ant day, it was just one of those things. We couldn’t fault how Paul and Abbie dealt with it.
EE signal/data was quite limited, although Talkmobile worked fine for us.
Fantastic value for money and such a friendly, peaceful site. We’d definitely stay again next time we’re in Dorset!
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Overall very good
Anonymous Power optional grass campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked Staff are very friendly and accommodating. Facilities are very clean.
Disliked Wasn't aware I couldn't charge my hybrid (small battery) car on a 3 pin plug. Was charged £10.
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Location is amazing, so much so…
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Liked Location is amazing, so much so close.
Feels like the middle of nowhere but close to civilisation.
Hosts are so welcoming and helpful. So knowledgeable and I watched them go the extra mile on several occasions to ensure happy campers.
The site has everything you need, not too big but well planned out use of the space, plenty of room for games and football.
Close to public footpath where every evening around 8.30pm we saw a herd of 30 plus fallow deer. Wildlife in abundance, saw red kites when we were floating down the nearby river on our paddleboard.
May be the best campsite I've been to. So impressed. Will be back 100%.
Disliked Nothing, I will be returning.
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fantastic camping orientated
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Liked Personal touch, Paul really cared about our(and everyone elses') comfort and safety, encouraged bonfire's and even popped round with marshmellows & sticks at 10Pm
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Features
Dogs allowed
Campfires allowed
Leisure on park
Bar or club house 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 Rallies welcome Scouts welcome 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 Spectacular scenery Wild camping Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transportation nearbyType
Medium (26-50 sites)Accessibility
Accessible parking at site Level campground, no steep slopesNearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Watersports nearbyLocation
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
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lulworth Cove | 8.1 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Kimmeridge Bay | 8.4 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Durdle Door East | 9 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | N/A | Excellent |
| Durdle Door West | 9.1 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Poole Harbour Rockley Sands | 11.1 km | Estuary | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
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, September 5, 2026 – Saturday, September 5, 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?
Read moreRV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: 2 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Mill Paddock Campsite? From $47.14 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.