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
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Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri, 17 Jul to
Open from Fri, 23 Jul to
Pitch types & availability
3 
Unpowered forest floor campervan or trailer tent site
4 people maximum Ground type: Forest floor
Pitch size: Max 5m width × 6m depth (30m²)
Arrival daysFrom £15 (£15)
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Unpowered forest floor tent site
6 people maximum Ground type: Forest floor
Pitch size: Max 5m width × 5m depth (25m²)
Arrival daysFrom £16 (£16)
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Bell tent
6 people maximum Dimensions: 16.4ft width × 16.4ft length
Arrival daysFrom £40 (£40)
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Reviews
98% would recommend this site to a friend
96% would stay here again
What customers say
Howard's Wood provides a "wild camping" vibe in private woodland. Reviewers love the peaceful feel, clearings & helpful hosts. Comfy loos, hot showers & communal kitchen. Handy for coast/countryside exploration, with a pub nearby. Some mention uneven ground & dog walker issues. Great for a nature escape!
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Last updated 25/08/2026
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Wie im Feenwald! Ruhig, idyllisch und…
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Liked Wie im Feenwald! Ruhig, idyllisch und der Spielplatz in Sichtweite. Für uns als Familie perfekt!
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A great stay, with good facilities and welcoming hosts
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Liked Excellent communication from host, pretty easy to find and a pitch was reserved before our arrival, we stayed on pitch 5, a area in the woodlands, we had a walk around and the sight was perfect for a one night stay, the stars came out at night and we had a nice opening on pitch 5 to see the stars, we visited the sheep, heard a barn owl screeching at night that was quite eerie but added to the woodland experience we had a nice stay and owners seem lovely and attentive, There was a few lads near by that were having fun but it didnt bother us at all. We had a lovely stay and will definitely book here again for a nightly getaway in the rustic woods, we parked up with friends and they said they would return and took details from us, Thankyou Steph
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The price, the communication from the…
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Liked The price, the communication from the owner and the facilities.
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Faultless! Great mix of being off…
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Liked Faultless! Great mix of being off grid whilst having the required amenities! Wonderful host too!
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Great choice of pitches. Lovely owners.…
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Liked Great choice of pitches. Lovely owners. Despite only two loos and two showers, they were sufficient and clean. Good facilities. Wonderful woodland setting. I don't often return to a campsite, but this is one I would definitely consider again.
Disliked Nothing
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Peace in the woods.
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Liked Almost wild camping in the woods. Great pitches in between the trees so you don’t have any direct neighbours and it is really peaceful. Great communications from Steph.
Disliked Maybe a sign from the road to find the entrance but that might just be me.
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Excellent back to basics campsite. Owners…
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Liked Excellent back to basics campsite.
Owners are friendly and welcoming, there's hot water for showers and washing up and a composting toilet.
I stayed in a woodland pitch which was lovely and shady. Each pitch is a good distance away from the next one.
I will absolutely be staying here again.
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Really nice people definitely going back again and agian
Anonymous Unpowered forest floor campervan or trailer tent site
Liked Amazing place
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Woodland pitches. Back to basics…
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Liked Woodland pitches. Back to basics
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Such a beautiful woodland campsite. Had…
Anonymous Unpowered forest floor campervan or trailer tent site
Liked Such a beautiful woodland campsite. Had a lovely pitch with some sun and some shade. Basic facilities, composting toilets, showers and wash up area. All spotless. Owner really helpful and friendly. Would highly recommend and will be staying again.
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Features
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Pop-up campground
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 Laundry 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 Bush Peaceful Remote location Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearbyType
Pop-up campground Small (11-25 sites)Nearby leisure
Cycling nearby Restaurant nearby Watersports nearbyLocation
Howard's Wood
Netherbury
Bridport
Dorset
England
DT6 5RT
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
50.78721°N
2.75317°W
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
AirportPlease 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
Food and drink
- The Ollerod Hotel and Restaurant 2.6 km
- Brassica 2.6 km
- Tangerine Cafe 2.6 km
- Bombay Spice 2.7 km
- Stableyard Restaurant 4.7 km
- Klin Klan’s 5.9 km
- Tortilla Cantina 6 km
- Brassica Forno 6 km
- Rakhang Cuisine 6 km
- Olive Tree 6 km
Groceries
- Isaac Cider Off-licence 1.6 km
- Co-op Food Supermarket 2.6 km
- Lidl Supermarket 5.3 km
- Co-op Food Supermarket 5.5 km
- Waitrose Supermarket 6 km
- Morrisons Supermarket 6.8 km
- Felicity's Farm Shop Supermarket 8 km
Parks and play
- Netherbury Playing Field Playground 0.3 km
- St. Swithun's Church Gardens park 5.9 km
- Purcombe Orchard and Gardens park 5.9 km
- Purcombe Hill park 5.9 km
- Mead park 6 km
- Sidling park 6 km
- Plot park 6.1 km
- Little Mead park 6.1 km
- Borough Gardens park 6.1 km
- Pilsdon Plot park 6.1 km
Family days out
- Furleigh Estate Wine Tours Visitor attraction 1.6 km
- Stokewater Meadow Donkey Walking Days Visitor attraction 1.8 km
- Mangerton Mill Visitor attraction 3.6 km
- Powerstock Castle 5.9 km
- Marshwood Castle 6.7 km
- Langdon Hill Visitor attraction 8.4 km
- Harbour Amusements Amusement arcade 8.4 km
- Bredy Farm Visitor attraction 9.7 km
- Red Post Visitor attraction 9.7 km
Public transport
- Colfox School 4.5 km
- King's Head 4.8 km
- Kings Head 4.9 km
- Knightstone Rise 5 km
- Bridport Hospital 5.2 km
- North Mills Trading Estate 5.4 km
- Lee Lane 5.8 km
- Park Road 5.9 km
- Town Centre 5.9 km
- Bridport Medical Centre 6 km
Beaches
- East Beach 8.7 km
- Seatown Beach 8.8 km
What’s nearby
- Eype Marina 8.2 km
- West Bay Harbour Marina 8.6 km
- Bridport and West Dorset Golf Club Golf course 8.8 km
Local services
- Beaminster Pharmacy 2.7 km
- Barton House Surgery Doctors 2.8 km
- Tunnel Road Surgery Doctors 2.9 km
- Boots Pharmacy 5.9 km
- Superdrug Pharmacy 6 km
- Well Pharmacy 6 km
- Bridport Medical Centre Doctors 6 km
- Chargernet Charging station 6 km
- Esso Fuel station 6.1 km
- Myenergi Charging station 6.3 km
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, 5 September 2026 – Saturday, 5 September 2026)
Dorchester, England 24.2 km
- Glastonbury Festival (Wednesday, 23 June 2027 – Wednesday, 23 June 2027)
Glastonbury, England 43 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 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?
Read moreCamping and caravan Arrive: 11 a.m. – Anytime Depart by: 2 p.m. On-site accommodation Arrive: 11 a.m. – Anytime Depart by: 2 p.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Howard's Wood? From $34.25 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.