Ringstead Bay Camping

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Stunning views from the campsite
Stunning views from the campsite
Bell tent overlooking the ocean
Sea views from the site
The campsite
There are no restrictions on tent size
The campsite
Toilet and shower blocks in the distance
Sea views from the campsite
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Bell tent overlooking the ocean
Sea views from the site
The campsite

  • Peaceful, rural site surrounded by woodland on the Jurassic Coast Path
  • Within five minutes’ walk of Ringstead Bay, a dog-friendly beach
  • On a working dairy farm with a shared fridge and freezer; café nearby
Opening for the first time in 2025, this peaceful family friendly site is located adjacent to the Jurassic Coast path. It is a 5 minute walk to the beautiful and dog friendly Ringstead Bay. A perfect location for swimming, paddle boarding, small boat launching off the shingle beach, windsurfing and surfing. Children can also enjoy rock pooling from the reefs. There are very few campsites in Dorset, so close to the sea. This 2.5 acre, grass campsite is relatively flat and campers can choose their own pitch. Tent size is unlimited and parking next to your pitch is allowed. Unfurnished bell tents are also available for hire. The field is very sheltered and secluded with woodland on three sides. The campsite has toilets, showers and washing up sinks. Drinking water is also available on site. Campers can also enjoy the use of a shared fridge and freezer as well as 8 lockable electricity charging points for small devices. These are located at The Armoury and are free for campers to use. Fires are permitted as long as they are raised off of the ground. Located on site is a dog exercise area where they can be off the lead. There is also immediate access to footpaths from the Campsite. Access to the site is via a private road through woodland. Glimpses of the sea, Weymouth Bay and the Isle of Portland can be seen through the trees on the southern boundary and the sound of the sea can be heard. A 10 minute walk or 5 minute drive from the site finds the Reef cafe and shop with a play area for children. On offer is a fabulous choice of food ranging from freshly made breakfast baps, classics such as scampi and fries and delicious wood-fired pizzas with locally sourced ingredients. Dining in and takeaway are available and they also stock basic camping essentials. The site forms part of a working dairy farm and this particular field used to be home to an American military establishment. Close by are the original bunkers, outbuildings and look out from World War Two.

Site type

Tent pitches 40
Rent a tent 10
Opens 10 July
Please note
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
  • The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, 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.
  • Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
  • Single-sex bookings of 4 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Please note that the shower facilities are unisex.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, 10 Jul to

Open from Thu, 23 Jul to

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Reviews

9.6

Overall rating from 203 Pitchup.com customers

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PeacefulSpectacular scenery

99% would recommend this site to a friend

99% would stay here again

What customers say

A grand spot, a short stroll from a quiet cove and scenic coastal walks, with breathtaking sea vistas. Reviewers rave about the spotless facilities, roomy pitches, and wonderfully kind staff. Handy extras like fridge/freezer access and charging lockers get a shout-out. Just a bit of uneven ground and facility placement to note, with upgrades in the pipeline.

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Fantastic coastal campsite with direct beach access and stunning views

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Anonymous

Bell tent

Liked The location is excellent, with direct access to Ringstead Bay and some stunning views along the Jurassic Coast. It's a fantastic base for paddleboarding, kayaking, bodyboarding and swimming, with plenty of opportunities to enjoy the sea without needing to drive anywhere. The site itself is peaceful and has a relaxed atmosphere, making it easy to switch off and unwind. Whilst the facilities are fairly basic, they were clean and perfectly adequate for what we needed.

Disliked The biggest drawback is the lack of mobile phone signal, which may be an issue for some visitors. There are also no shops or facilities nearby, so it's worth arriving well stocked with food, drinks and any essentials you might need. If you forget something, you'll be looking at a drive of around 10–15 minutes to pick up supplies.

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Beautiful location , so close to…

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Emma G. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Beautiful location , so close to the beach and coastal path.
Very clean toilets and showers.
Campsite host couldn’t have been more helpful.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Brillant experience at Ringstead, thank you…

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Ruth C. 1 review

Bell tent

Liked Brillant experience at Ringstead, thank you to all the campsite helpers, welcoming, friiendly campsite in a lovely area. My family loved it.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Second visit and am already looking…

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myles B. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Second visit and am already looking forward to the third.

Emma was amazing and constantly went above and beyond, always happy to help.

Facilities are always clean and the showers are great.

I love the walk through the woods to what feels like your own private section of beach, scorchio half term and still had so much space, beautiful views and water.

Took my little sailing dinghy out and again Emma was there to empart her wisdom and advice upon me, it was much needed.

See you again in the summer!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Amazing location, kind and helpful people!…

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 Milka M. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Amazing location, kind and helpful people!
We stayed for a week and had a great time!I did like that we didn’t have a WiFi, so that was on the positive side if you want a restful time away !

Recommend to friends Visit again

Fantastic site, well located and well…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Fantastic site, well located and well looked after by a friendly team. Quick walk down to the beach through woodland.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Amazing experience Very helpful staff Clean toilet…

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 Joe A. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Amazing experience
Very helpful staff
Clean toilet and bathroom
5 min walk to sea definitely recommend

Disliked Phone coverage is less

Recommend to friends Visit again

We had a great weekend, it was very well priced! Staff were lovely.

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 zoe c. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Friendly staff, toilets and showers cleaned very regularly throughout the day.
5 mins away from the beach with easy access! Nice walk to the nearby pub that was great!
Fridge and freezer avaliable for shared use if needed and charging lockers very helpful for phones.
Loved that you can have raised campfires, this is a good selling point as some places don't allow for any fires.

Disliked No phone reception (we understand this is not the campsites fault)

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Great family friendly campsite.…

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 Jean C. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Great family friendly campsite.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Emma was a wonderful host ,worked…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent pitch (solo, small)

Liked Emma was a wonderful host ,worked very hard and kept everything spotless.

Disliked Could do with a few more toilets if possible.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Pop-up campsite

Dogs allowed

Campfires allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Beach access 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 Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly 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 Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Communal freezer Communal fridge Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Shop nearby

Type

Farm Medium (26-50 pitches) Pop-up campsite

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Fishing nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearby

Location

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
7 km Marks and Spencer
9.9 km South Station
18.7 km Red Lion
Rail
6.9 km Weymouth Rail Station
7.6 km Upwey Rail Station
8.2 km Moreton (Dorset) Rail Station
Ferry
6.8 km Weymouth Ferry Terminal
27.3 km Poole Ferry Terminal
27.9 km Poole Quay Ferry Landing
Airport
40.6 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

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’ walk or 10 minutes’ drive) and a popular 17th-century pub are in the other direction. Walk further west to reach Bowleaze Cove and Weymouth’s sandy beach and attractions like an aquarium and miniature golf. Driving to Lulworth (25 minutes)? Pay a visit to the abandoned village of Tyneham (half an hour), which can be visited when the firing ranges are closed, or take a round-about route to The Tank Museum (20 minutes) and Monkey World - Ape Rescue Centre (20 minutes). If you’re going west by car, perhaps consider touring the Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens (35 minutes), Lyme Regis (an hour) and West Bay (45 minutes), the filming location for Broadchurch.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Ringstead Bay 0.8 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Bowleaze Cove 4.3 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Weymouth Lodmoor 5.8 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Durdle Door West 6.1 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Durdle Door East 6.3 km Sea N/AExcellentN/AExcellent

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

  • Tankfest (Friday 26 June 2026 – Friday 26 June 2026)

    Wareham, England 10.6 km

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

    Dorchester, England 10.8 km

  • Camp Bestival Dorset (Thursday 30 July 2026 – Thursday 30 July 2026)

    Wareham, England 10.9 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 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?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  11:00 –  20:00
    Depart by:  11:00
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  15:00 –  20:00
    Depart by:  11:00
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Ringstead Bay Camping? From €20.80 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.