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
Site type
- Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri, 18 Jul to
Pitch types & availability
Non-electric forest floor campervan pitch
4 people maximum
Ground type: Forest floor
Pitch size: Max 4m width × 5m depth (20m²)
Arrival daysFrom £10 (£10)
View prices & bookNon-electric forest floor tent pitch
8 people maximum
Ground type: Forest floor
Pitch size: Max 5m width × 5m depth (25m²)
Arrival daysFrom £10 (£10)
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Reviews
99% would recommend this site to a friend
99% would stay here again
What customers say
Howard's Wood offers a unique "wild camping" experience in private woodland clearings, praised for its peace and natural setting. Guests highlight spacious, secluded pitches, friendly hosts, and good basic facilities. Fire pits and wood are available. Most visitors found it excellent value and plan to return.
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perfect site for a relaxing and peaceful break
Non-electric forest floor campervan pitch
Liked The peacefulness, the individual pitches and the natural forest environment, a truly beautiful site. Basic but has toilets, hot shower and washing up facilities.
Each pitch has its own burner and logs are provided.
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Nature at its best
Non-electric forest floor tent pitch
Liked Nature and wild enjoyed my stay very much , it's peaceful through the night, be back again soon
Disliked Nothing
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Almost wild camping in a safe space
Non-electric forest floor campervan pitch
Liked Great location, back to basics almost wild camping, but in a safe space. Beautiful individual pitches, nice walks, away from it all, peace and tranquility. A hot shower, 2 composting toilets and a drinking water tap, fire pits to hire and logs, everything you need. A short drive from Bridport and West Bay, and the rest of the Jurassic Coast. Great communication, Steph was very friendly and helpful
Disliked Not exactly a dislike, just a little uncomfortable with only a shower curtain and no door on the shower
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Beautiful and fantastic site
Non-electric forest floor tent pitch
Liked Lovely site, very peaceful and pretty
Disliked I got bitten by lots of insects but that’s camping ( I forgot insect repellent so that’s on me!)
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One of the best sites I’ve…
Non-electric forest floor tent pitch
Liked One of the best sites I’ve stayed at. Pitches are private and spaced apart. There’s two toilets in different locations and a warm shower and washing up area. Just less than 20 minutes away from bridport but on the edge of a quiet village. There’s a Lidl about 10 minutes away and a couple of village pubs a short drive away.
Disliked The only thing I would suggest is either putting hooks on the doorway so you could secure the shower curtain or putting a door on the shower. Wasn’t a big issue but was unnerving when showering while it was windy.
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Very quiet and rustic, good fun…
Non-electric forest floor tent pitch
Liked Very quiet and rustic, good fun . Good comms from Steph.
Disliked Nothing , exactly as described
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easy to move about.…
Non-electric forest floor campervan pitch
Liked easy to move about.
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Excellent site, lovely and cool under the trees.
Non-electric forest floor campervan pitch
Liked If you want a really peaceful stay and don't need any facilities then I can't recommend this place enough. Excellent
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Definitely recommend
Non-electric forest floor tent pitch
Liked EVERYTHING
- location
- owners
- set up
- facilities
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Everything was perfect.
Non-electric forest floor campervan pitch
Liked It was perfect. Wild camping without the worry of being disturbed during the night.
Sophie sent us instructions the morning of check in and they were spot on.
Everything was amazing about this site. We will return 100%.
The wilderness aspect was just stunning, a real chance to enjoy all the best things about camping.
Spotted 2 deer crashing through the woods about 10m away from us 🤣, listening to all the birds in the afternoon, owls in the evening, seeing bats in the dusk. This place is a total gem!
Disliked Nothing
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Features
Pop-up campsite
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 WatersportsAmenities on site
Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette 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 Forest Peaceful Remote location Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearbyType
Pop-up campsite Small (11-25 pitches)Nearby leisure
Cycling nearby Restaurant nearby Watersports nearbyLocation
Howard's Wood
Netherbury
Bridport
Dorset
England
DT6 5RT
Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
50.78721°N
2.75317°W
Nearest transport
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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
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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.
Want to know more about camping in Dorset?
Frequently asked questions
- Does Howard's Wood have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Howard's Wood dog friendly? Yes 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?
Camping and touring Arrive: 1 p.m. – Anytime Depart by: noon On-site accommodation Arrive: 1 p.m. – Anytime Depart by: noon - How much does it cost to stay at Howard's Wood? From €11.55 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.