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.

Site type

Travel trailer sites 10
Tent sites 30
RV sites 40
Open now
Opens July 3
Please note

Sites

  • 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 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.

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, Jul 3 to

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Reviews

9.2

Overall rating from 237 Pitchup.com customers

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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Peaceful

96% would recommend this site to a friend

95% would stay here again

What customers say

Friendly, well-kept site with spacious, flat pitches. Owners Abbie & Paul lauded for hospitality/local tips. Facilities mostly clean, hot water for showers/washing. Great base for exploring. Minor water pressure/ant issues were promptly handled.

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A must stay!

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Matthew R. 1 review

Power optional grass campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite

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 campsite

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 travel trailer campsite

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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We had a really lovely stay…

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Anonymous

Power optional grass campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked We had a really lovely stay at Mill Paddock Campsite. It’s situated in a nice, peaceful area and was lovely and quiet, which is exactly what you want when camping.

The pitches are a decent size with plenty of space, and Paul was extremely welcoming when we arrived and made us feel at home straight away. Another big positive was that there always seemed to be staff on site and available if you needed anything, which was reassuring.

Overall, a lovely, relaxed campsite with a friendly atmosphere and somewhere we would happily visit again. 🏕️❤️

Disliked The main downside for us was the shower and toilet blocks. Unfortunately, we didn’t feel the way they are currently set up works particularly well, and this is probably the one area of the campsite that could really benefit from some improvement\.

The water pressure was also quite poor, particularly when trying to shower, which made things a little difficult.

With some improvements to the layout/setup of the toilet and shower facilities, along with better water pressure, this campsite would be even better. These issues certainly wouldn’t stop us returning, but improving them would make a huge difference to the overall experience.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great Camp site

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9 out of 10
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Myles S. 2 reviews

Power optional grass campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Clean facilities
Friendly owner
Not over crowded
Large pitches
Great location and easy to find
Hot water on tapes

Disliked Low pressure - only loosing one star as it’s an easy fix with a pump or power shower.
Low pressure on washing up tapes - easy fix
If it was busy - facilities would be busy.

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nice overall,just toilet block needs upgrading to a larger one.

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Lynn E. 1 review

Power optional grass campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked nice quiet location,central for travelling out to beach and towns.Toilet block cleaned regularly.

Disliked Although toilet block was clean it was very small and cramped when having a shower.
Not enough toilets,showers,and washing up areas.

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Liked the place and would be back

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Anonymous

Power optional grass campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Central to lots of places of interest

Disliked Showers

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great space and vibes, had a…

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9 out of 10
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Eleanor W. 1 review

Power optional grass campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Great space and vibes, had a great time and the campsite wasn't too big

Disliked Nothing in particular, but there is only a few showers and toilets.

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Friendly owner (I think) who checked…

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5 out of 10
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Anonymous

Power optional grass campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Friendly owner (I think) who checked us in at the gate.

Disliked Showers were tricky to operate. They were the sort you often find in swimming pools, only to rinse yourself under, really not enough water being supplied to efficiently and quickly wash yourself.
Tent pitches rather close to one another. One could hear in the evening neighbours having loud sex, a party until 3am, or playing loudly music during the day. If the campsite is supposed to be families friendly, nighttime between 11pm and 6am should be imposed and enforced. If you’re in for a quiet and peaceful stay, this campsite ain’t for you.

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This site is a guaranteed winner.

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Trevor W. 1 review

Power optional grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Lovely open flat pitches, very clean toilets and showers, super friendly owners and very informative. Nice location next to the River Frome and easy bike rides to Wareham and Melksham on the national cycle trail.

Disliked Nothing

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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 Watersports

Amenities 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 Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Scouts welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Spectacular scenery Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transportation 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 Horseback 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

Parks and play

  • Hauses Field Play Area 5.2 km
  • Woodlands Play Area 7.3 km
  • Blue Pool Play Area 7.4 km
  • Splash Zone 8.9 km

Public transport

  • Church 0.5 km
  • Middlefield 0.8 km
  • Middlefield 0.9 km
  • The Cross 2.4 km
  • Primary School 2.5 km
  • Wool Station 2.7 km
  • Wool Bridge 2.7 km
  • Wool Bridge 2.7 km
  • Monkey World 3.2 km
  • Purbeck School & Leisure Centre 4.4 km

Groceries

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

Family days out

  • Hauses Field Play Area 5.2 km
  • Woodlands Play Area 7.3 km
  • Blue Pool Play Area 7.4 km
  • Splash Zone 8.9 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, 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?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    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 $47.21 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.