Forest campgrounds in Dorset
19 bookable campsites in Dorset
All distances are calculated "as the crow flies".
The Inside Park
Blandford Forum, Dorset, England- Well-established Dorset park two miles from Blandford Forum
- Kingston Lacy estate 15 minutes' drive; half an hour to the coast
- Set within 14 acres of ancient parkland, with private walking trails
Rivendell Park
Wimborne, Dorset, England- Luxury Dorset resort set in secluded lakeside woodland
- A 15-minute drive to the New Forest, 25 to Bournemouth and 35 to Poole
- Pool, hot tub and outside terrace bar
Buddens Camping and Activity Centre
Wareham, Dorset, England- Large, family-friendly Dorset site a 10-minute drive from Wareham
- Corfe Castle ruins 15 minutes’ drive; Jurassic Coast 20 minutes
- Water- and land-based activities for kids; barbecues allowed
Primrose Fields
Wareham, Dorset, England- Quiet, family-friendly and rural site in a wildlife haven
- Just outside the Dorset National Landscape, with countryside views
- Firepits for guests' use and two large barbecues available to hire
Bredy Farm
Bridport, Dorset, England- Traditional working farm with cider production and microbrewery
- Friendly, relaxed atmosphere and views of the Jurassic Coast
- Italian restaurant; tickets are extra for summer events and festivals
Dapplewood Caravan Site
Wimborne, Dorset, England- Adults-only site half an hour's drive from Bournemouth and the coast
- In peaceful Dorset countryside 10 minutes' drive from Moors Valley
- Suited to slow-paced getaways; off-lead dog walks on site
Adventure Pirate
Poole, Dorset, England- Wild camping site on an outdoor activity centre five miles from Poole
- A 10-minute drive from Poole and half an hour from the Jurassic Coast
- Activities on site including archery, mountain biking and axe throwing
Flowerdew Farm
Dorchester, Dorset, England- Eco-friendly off-grid campsite 10 minutes’ drive from Bridport, Dorset
- Jurassic Coast beaches five minutes’ drive; Dorchester 20 minutes
- Smallholding with alpacas and goats; animal meets-and-greets available
Hobby Farm
Bridport, Dorset, England- Dog-friendly, adults-only couples’ country retreat in rural Dorset
- A 10-minute drive from Charmouth and 15 to Lyme Regis and West Bay
- Walking paths to the beach from the site; pub a five-minute stroll
Farrs Meadow
Wimborne, Dorset, England- Peaceful rural Dorset site a short walk from Eye Bridge on the Stour
- Wimborne 20 minutes' walk away; half an hour to Bournemouth beach
- Barbecue provided on site; village pub 10 minutes' walk away
Gundrys Farm
Wimborne, Dorset, England- Peaceful family-oriented site among spectacular scenery
- A short drive to the New Forest; walking distance to Moors Valley
- Local pub 20 minutes' walk away
Longfield Caravan Park
Christchurch, Dorset, England- Well-equipped and well-established Dorset touring park
- Excellent location 10 minutes' drive from Bournemouth and New Forest
- Heated outdoor pool on site; meet the site's talking parrots
Howard's Wood
Bridport, Dorset, England- 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
Hincknowle Cider Apple Farm Camping
Bridport, Dorset, England- Grass pitches on a cider apple farm with spectacular West Dorset views
- A 10-minute drive to Bridport; 15 minutes from West Bay beach
- 190 acres of farmland to explore on site; pub 10 minutes’ walk away
Dorset Nectar Orchard Campsite
Bridport, Dorset, England- Adults-only site in an orchard on a cider farm with 3,000 apple trees
- A 15-minute drive from West Bay beach on the Jurassic Coast
- Taproom serving champion ciders; cider tours; live music on Saturdays
Bridgewood
Sherborne, Dorset, England- Dog-friendly six-acre site in an ancient Dorset woodland
- A 15-minute drive to Dorchester and Sherborne; 40 minutes to Weymouth
- Firepits allowed; woodland tracks; local pub 15 minutes’ walk away
Clouds Hill Glade
Wareham, Dorset, England- Small site in a woodland clearing 10 minutes' drive from Wareham
- A 20-minute drive to Durdle Door; 25 minutes to Swanage beach
- Monkey World and The Tank Museum five minutes' drive away
Monarch's Way Campsite
Sherborne, Dorset, England- Small orchard campsite in the peaceful Dorset village of Trent
- Sherborne 10 minutes' drive; Abbotsbury and Weymouth 50 minutes
- Just off the Monarch's Way walk; walk to the village pub or play area
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Meadow View Country Park
Wimborne, Dorset, England- Dorset country park with 52 acres of meadows and woodland
- A 20-minute drive from Bournemouth and the New Forest National Park
- Fishing lake, bar, play area and basic shop; stables for pony walking
Herston Caravan and Camping
Swanage, Dorset, England- Holiday park one mile from the beach in Swanage
- Half an hour's drive from Monkey World and Durdle Door
- Playground, shop and takeaway on site; dogs welcome
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