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
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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
  • Within five minutes’ walk of Ringstead Bay, a dog-friendly beach
  • On a working dairy farm with a shared fridge and freezer; café nearby
It pays to pack your walking boots for Ringstead Bay Camping, a peaceful, family-friendly site on a working dairy farm adjacent to the Jurassic Coast Path. Break them in with a five-minute walk to dog-friendly Ringstead Bay, before tackling the longer strolls to famed Durdle Door (under two hours’ walk) and Lulworth Cove (an extra 30 minutes of walking). This rural site should tick a lot of boxes, with its two and a half acres of relatively flat grass. There’s immediate access to footpaths from the site, but if your dog needs a quick run-around, there’s also an on-site (and off-leash) dog exercise area. You're also welcome to park next to your pitch. Nearby Ringstead Bay is a sweet spot for swimming, paddleboarding, windsurfing, surfing or launching a small boat. Let the children have a rummage through the rockpools around the reefs. Down by the bay (10 minutes’ walk or a five-minute drive from the field), there’s a café and shop with a kids’ play area and food like freshly made breakfasts, baps, woodfired pizzas and scampi and fries (ask for a takeaway if needed). They also stock basic camping essentials. Prefer to make your own meals? The on-site communal building, The Armoury, has a shared fridge and freezer. It also has lockable charging points for small devices. Elsewhere on site, there are toilets, showers, washing-up sinks and drinking water. You’re welcome to set up a fire, as long as it’s raised off the ground. The sheltered field has woodland on three sides, so access is via a private road through the woodland. Look out for the sea, Weymouth Bay and the Isle of Portland through the trees on the southern side. And here’s a nice fact about the field: it once held an American military establishment, so original bunkers, outbuildings and a World War II lookout are nearby.

Site type

Tent pitches 40
Rent a tent 10
Open now
Opens 23 July
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Admission

  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.

Occupancy

  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Single-sex bookings of 4 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.

General

  • Please note that the shower facilities are unisex.

Dogs

  • 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.

Languages spoken

English

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9.6

Overall rating from 291 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, close to the sea with lovely views. The staff are sound, always working hard to keep the place tip-top. Plenty of room, a peaceful vibe, and dogs are welcome. Fridges and charging lockers are a handy addition. A few found the ground a bit rough and signal weak, but most had a brilliant time and would head back.

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Helpful, friendly staff, on site facilities,…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent pitch (solo, small)

Liked Helpful, friendly staff, on site facilities, closeness to coast

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely campsite & very friendly bunch…

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Katy M. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Lovely campsite & very friendly bunch 😁 Just a shame we had to cut our stay short as I was poorly. But thank you all for the memories ☀️

Recommend to friends Visit again

Fantastic stay

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Zoe M. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked I thought this was a brilliant little campsite close to the coast and a fantastic place to go to test out your camping equipment for the first couple times. Staff genuinely went round to greet everyone and check in and made sure we knew where to go if we needed anything during our stay. Very friendly staff who want you to have a fantastic stay. Campsite was clean and tidy.

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Nice clean campsite

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 Nathan B. 2 reviews

Bell tent

Liked Lovely couple of nights in the bell tent. Facilities were being cleaned multiple times in the day, no complaints from us :)

Recommend to friends Visit again

The location is stunning I loved…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked The location is stunning
I loved that the beach and cafe are a short walk away
I loved the walks around the campsite - my dogs were off lead here and enjoyed exploring

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Plenty of space. Friendly staff.…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent pitch (solo, small)

Liked Plenty of space. Friendly staff. Toilets and showers very clean. Sea view through the trees and 5 minutes to beach. Thanks for a lovely stay

Recommend to friends Visit again

A real gem!

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 Jamie M. 3 reviews

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Emma and Ali were fantastic! Facilities were constantly being cleaned. Loads of space and never overcrowded. Lovely local walks and easy stroll to the beach. A real gem, highly recommend! Thanks so much, see you again 😊

Disliked Greedy campers that hogged the charging points in the lockers. Unfair for others. Did not effect my holiday though.

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Excellent campsite let down by dog owners

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David B. 5 reviews

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Back again to this wonderful campsite, its a great set up well looked after and its location is perfect. Owners need to look at its prices to ensure they are offering good value for money. Ie bell tents empty in August why? Cost for families too high

Disliked Dogs on site who bark constantly, running around not on lead and owners not cleaning up after them. Dog owners need to understand not every family like dogs. Path down to the beach was full of dog poo.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Clean facilities Great View of the sea Swimmers paradise

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Emma B. 7 reviews

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked The view was fabulous and the beach so close. It’s our second trip and looking forward to a third.

The facilities are really clean and plentiful.

It’s a lovely site and the Reef cafe is a short walk if you can’t be bothered to cook!

Disliked Nothing to dislike.

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Excellent campsite

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Anonymous

Bell tent

Liked Very friendly staff, excellent facilities, cleaned throughout the day
Considerate other campers, all very courteous and thoughtful to others
Dog friendly
Fridge and freezer facilities excellent

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Pop-up campsite

Dogs 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.

Food and drink

  • Smugglers Inn Pub 1 km
  • The Spice Ship Pub 4.2 km
  • Sunset Bar & Restaurant 4.3 km
  • The Blue Duck Restaurant 4.4 km
  • The Springhead Pub 4.4 km
  • The Bridge Inn Pub 4.5 km
  • Sailor's Return Free House Pub 4.8 km
  • The Spyglass Inn Restaurant 4.8 km
  • Black Dog Pub 4.9 km
  • Brewers Fayre Pub 6.1 km

Groceries

  • Lidl 7 km
  • The Food Warehouse 7.1 km
  • Aldi 7.1 km
  • Sainsbury's 7.1 km
  • Londis 7.2 km
  • Morrisons 7.3 km
  • Asda 7.7 km
  • Co-op Food 9.5 km
  • Tesco 9.5 km
  • Aldi 9.8 km

Parks and play

  • The Springhead Pub Playground 4.4 km
  • God's Pocket park 4.9 km
  • Willowbrook park 5 km
  • Sluice Gardens park 5.9 km
  • Dorchester Road Playground 7 km
  • Alexandra Gardens park 7 km
  • Knighton Reserve SANG park 7 km
  • Weymouth Peace Garden park 7 km
  • Radipole Gardens park 7.1 km
  • Radipole Park 7.2 km

Family days out

  • White Nothe 2.8 km
  • Seals 5.9 km
  • Turtles 5.9 km
  • Otters 5.9 km
  • Tropical lagoon 5.9 km
  • Harbourside 5.9 km
  • Humboldt Penguins 5.9 km
  • Rainforest 5.9 km
  • Seahorses 5.9 km
  • Pirate Adventure mini golf 6 km

Public transport

  • Osmington Garage 2.1 km
  • Chapel Lane 2.3 km
  • Shortlake Lane 2.4 km
  • Warmwell Cross 3.7 km
  • Kit Lane 4 km
  • The Spice Ship 4.3 km
  • Verlands Road 4.3 km
  • Winslow Road 4.4 km
  • Silver Street 4.4 km
  • Warmwell Post Box 4.4 km

Beaches

  • Ringstead Beach 0.5 km
  • Ringstead Beach 1.4 km
  • Durdle Door 5.8 km
  • Man O' War Cove 6.4 km
  • Castle Cove 8.1 km
  • Lulworth Cove 8.3 km

What’s nearby

  • Lodmoor Pitch and Putt Golf course 6.2 km
  • Chic Nightclub 7.1 km
  • The Closet Nightclub 7.2 km
  • Popworld Nightclub 7.2 km
  • Weymouth Marina 7.3 km
  • Weymouth Marina 7.4 km
  • Weymouth Harbour Marina 7.5 km
  • Came Down Golf Club Golf course 7.5 km
  • Weymouth Golf Club Golf course 8.5 km
  • Wessex Golf Centre Golf course 9.1 km

Local services

  • Texaco Fuel station 4.3 km
  • Preston Surgery Doctors 5 km
  • Formotion Clinics 5 km
  • Numark Pharmacy 5 km
  • Weymouth Community Hospital and Health Centre 6.5 km
  • Wessex Pharmacies Pharmacy 6.7 km
  • Rowlands Pharmacy 6.7 km
  • Royal Cresent Surgery Doctors 6.7 km
  • Well Pharmacy 6.8 km
  • Littlemoor Surgery Doctors 6.8 km

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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 5 September 2026 – Saturday 5 September 2026)

    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.

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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?
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