Stoney Down Plantation Camping

130 acres to explore

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  • In secluded woodland half an hour’s drive from the Jurassic Coast
  • A 10-minute drive from Wimborne and 15 from Poole and Kingston Lacy
  • Firepit barbecues, honesty fridge freezer and stargazing on site
Obsessed with planning every single detail of your hols? At Stoney Down Plantation Camping, a family-friendly site 15 minutes’ drive from Poole on Dorset’s south coast, no one will be able to accuse you of not seeing the wood for the trees... In 130 acres of secluded woodland, this is a top spot for switching off and letting the days unfold how they will. Hours will be well spent wandering the paths and trails of this private forest, and give a nice taster of what’s beyond the site – the walks, bikes and pony treks of the New Forest are 25 minutes away, and Cranborne Chase Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty is 15 minutes from base for more of the same. If sandy stretches appeal more than towering trees, turn feet instead towards the famed Jurassic Coast. Pick up the 630-mile South West Coast Path about 45 minutes from the site, or hang up the walking boots and pick up the swimsuit instead; the fab beaches of Poole and Sandbanks are about 25 minutes away and you may care to know too that Dorset gets more hours of sunshine than the UK average... Back on site, there’s plenty of shaded shelter, and firepit barbecues dotted around to supply hot eats and a little cosiness if the weather turns. An honesty fridge freezer is stocked with essentials. Ready for a peaceful evening? Lay claim to one of the outdoor seating areas and turn eyes skywards – Cranborne Chase is currently campaigning for International Dark Sky Reserve recognition, so the stargazing here won’t disappoint.

Site type

Rent a tent 5
Tent sites 4
Caravan sites 4
Motorhome sites 4
Opens

Languages spoken

English

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Features

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 Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Tents for hire Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No dogs allowed

Camping 2.0

Jumbo tent sites

Themes

Bush Luxury Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Small (11-25 sites)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Stoney Down Plantation Camping

Rushall Lane

Poole

Dorset

England

BH21 3RT

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

50.76424°N
-2.0456°W

Nearest transport

Coach
7.1 km Seldown Coach Station
8.4 km St Johns Church
8.5 km St Johns Church
Rail
4.7 km Hamworthy Rail Station
6.3 km Holton Heath Rail Station
6.6 km Poole Rail Station
Ferry
7.2 km Poole Ferry Terminal
7.2 km Poole Quay Ferry Landing
10.5 km Brownsea Island Ferry Landing
Airport
15.1 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

History buffs are well served round here: two National Trust sites – a pretty 18th-century cornmill called White Mill, and the palatial Kingston Lacy House and Gardens – are within 15 minutes’ drive, Bovington Tank Museum is about half an hour from base, and Stonehenge is an hour away. Closer at hand, the Saxon church of Wimborne Minster (10 minutes) is well worth a visit: a church has sat on this site for more than 1,300 years, and the present version houses one of the world’s last surviving chained libraries. Stick around Wimborne at weekends to visit the largest undercover market in the south of England, where there are stalls bursting with food, flowers, jewellery, antiques and collectables. Move on then to Poole (15 minutes away), Europe’s largest natural harbour, to nab a berth on boat tours to spy out dolphins or to visit Brownsea Island for more wildlife watching. Fancy seeing some less sea-bound animals instead? Monkey World Ape Rescue Centre is 25 minutes from base.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Poole Harbour Rockley Sands 5 km Estuary N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Poole Harbour Lake 5.8 km Estuary N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Poole Shore Road Beach 11.3 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Poole Canford Cliffs Chine 11.3 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Poole Sandbanks Peninsular 11.3 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Kingston Lacy House and Gardens 5.4 km

Brownsea Island 10.4 km

Studland Beach and Nature Reserve 12.9 km

Bournemouth Pier Beach 13.1 km

Dorset Cruises 13.1 km

National Trust

White Mill 4.6 km

Kingston Lacy 5.2 km

Brownsea Island 10.5 km

Corfe Castle 14.1 km

Studland Beach and Nature Reserve 14.8 km

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

Canford Heath 4.7 km

CHARBOROUGH PARK 4.8 km

Pamphill - Eye Bridge - Lambs Green - Wimborne 5.1 km

KINGSTON LACY 5.4 km

POOLE CEMETERY 6.8 km

Local events

  • Dorset County Show (Saturday, 6 September 2025 – Saturday, 6 September 2025)

    Dorchester, England 27.1 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 Stoney Down Plantation Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Stoney Down Plantation Camping dog friendly? No View all features
  • What attractions are near Stoney Down Plantation Camping? History buffs are well served round here: two National Trust sites – a pretty 18th-century cornmill called White Mill, and the palatial Kingston Lacy House and Gardens – are within 15 minutes’ … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Stoney Down Plantation Camping?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  10 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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