Frome View Camping
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- Peaceful site on an Isle of Purbeck working dairy farm
- A 20-minute drive from Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door
- Wareham town centre 20 minutes' walk away for shops and places to eat
Site type
5
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5
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
- Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
- Bookings must not consist of more than 1 different households.
- The campground/park caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
- Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri, 27 Mar to
Pitch types & availability
3 
No dogs allowed
Reviews
95% would recommend this site to a friend
95% would stay here again
What customers say
Great spot, close to Wareham for exploring Purbeck. Toilets & showers are top-notch – clean, modern, hot water. Owners are friendly, site's quiet with good space. Starry nights! A bit of road noise & some slopes, but fire pits available.
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Amazing weekend away! Brilliant approachable owner! Very helpful!
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Liked Plenty of space, lovely atmosphere.. amazing break away!
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From the manager: Thanks for visiting Frome View Camping glad you enjoyed your stay! 😃
Peaceful l, lovely clean facilities and…
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Liked Peaceful l, lovely clean facilities and friendly owner. A short walk from Wareham. Beautiful
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From the manager: It's great to here you enjoyed a peaceful stay at Fromeview, the site is just a twenty minutes river walk from Wareham, where you will find a host of coffee shops, a bakery, pubs and restaurants. Or step back in time to discover the Saxon history by walking the town walls or visiting the museum, Thanks for sharing a beautiful sunset photo of the campsite we look forward to hosting you again in the future 😃
Lovely tranquil location and nice facilities…
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Liked Lovely tranquil location and nice facilities - great access to nearby RSPB Arne and other nature reserves. Phil, the owner, friendly and full of lots of good recommendations for places to visit. Would recommend to others!
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Well laid out. Excellent toilets and…
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Liked Well laid out. Excellent toilets and showers. Owner very friendly and helpful.
Disliked Nothing
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From the manager: Thanks for visiting Frome View glad you enjoyed your stay, 2026 is our first full camping season of opening good customer service is something we pride ourselves in. Come again soon!
Lovely spot, quiet and well appointed.
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Liked Large pitches, excellent toilet and shower facilities. Convenient for access to Wareham (20 min walk into town).
Disliked Nothing I can think of.
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Lovely little site for those simply wanting a quiet place to pitch!
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Liked Spacious pitches, though it was very quiet when I was there (late March) with only 2 other campers present so possible that it might feel different in peak season. Lovely little individual shower huts, and showers were lovely and warm.
Both shower and toilet huts were really clean, and the site is a great location for exploring the various wildlife spots around the area e.g. RSPB Arne, Hartland Moor, Stoborough Heath etc al.
Phil popped round to meet and greet too, which was lovely.
Disliked Not an issue for me as I'm only 5'8 and slim but the toilet huts are pretty compact so I can imagine those of a larger persuasion may struggle with their morning ablutions!
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From the manager: Glad you enjoyed staying at Frome View, Arne nature reserve is a very popular destination for our campers, and is a very short drive from the campsite or why not cycle! We always enjoy hearing what wildlife campers have spotted 🐦 🦌 look forward to you visiting again 😀
A nice site situated in a…
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Liked A nice site situated in a place good for walking. It was only a short walk in to Wareham along the river. There were 2 showers and 2 toilets, and they were very pleasant, clean and tidy. There were a number of benches and places for fires. Overall I was very pleased.
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Small quiet site, clean toilets, warm…
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Liked Small quiet site, clean toilets, warm showers. Owner checked in on us every day.
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Very little light pollution so you…
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Liked Very little light pollution so you can see lots of stars.
The shower and toilet facilities are very good with hot water and they seemed to be cleaned daily.
Several fresh drinking water points in the field.
It was very close to Wareham and the river so great for walks and everything you need is nearby.
Disliked Not enough toilets for a campsite when busy (only 2) and it isn't clear when they are occupied. The road can be noisy as it runs next to the field. Poor communication from hosts as I emailed several weeks beforehand and received no response. Also told there were no fires allowed after we'd bought supplies with us, this should have been communicated to all guests beforehand.
The lock on the gate can be a bit tricky.
Most of the field is sloped.
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The facilities are clean and modern,…
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Liked The facilities are clean and modern, the location is excellent, and the space is spacious.
Disliked Nothing
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Features
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 Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No pets allowedThemes
Leave the car at home Peaceful Walkers' paradiseUtilities
Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Farm Tiny (1-10 sites)Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearbyLocation
Frome View Camping
Nutcrack Lane
Stoborough
Wareham
Dorset
England
BH20 5BW
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
50.67619°N
2.10373°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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poole Harbour Rockley Sands | 6.6 km | Estuary | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Poole Harbour Lake | 6.9 km | Estuary | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Kimmeridge Bay | 7.5 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Shell Bay North | 10.9 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Studland Knoll House | 11 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Corfe Castle 5.2 km
Monkey World - Ape Rescue Centre 8.3 km
Lulworth Castle & Park 8.5 km
Studland Beach and Nature Reserve 9.9 km
The Tank Museum 10.1 km
National Trust
Corfe Castle 5.4 km
Brownsea Island 10.4 km
Studland Beach and Nature Reserve 11.3 km
Clouds Hill 11.4 km
White Mill 14.6 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
STOBOROUGH HEATH (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 18/01/2004) 1.6 km
GRANGE HEATH (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 30/03/2005) 3.1 km
WAREHAM MEADOWS (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 02/08/2004) 4 km
East Creech Figure-Of-Eight 4.2 km
CREECH GRANGE 4.6 km
Local events
- Camp Bestival Dorset (Thursday, 30 July 2026 – Thursday, 30 July 2026)
Wareham, England 8.5 km
- Tankfest (Friday, 26 June 2026 – Friday, 26 June 2026)
Wareham, England 10 km
- Dorset County Show (Saturday, 5 September 2026 – Saturday, 5 September 2026)
Dorchester, England 23.2 km
- New Forest and Hampshire County Show (Tuesday, 28 July 2026 – Tuesday, 28 July 2026)
Brockenhurst, England 41 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 Frome View Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Frome View Camping dog friendly? No View all features
- What attractions are near Frome View Camping? Frome View Camping is in a fabulous spot for getting out to a wide variety of Dorset’s best attractions. From here it’s easy to get to historic Corfe Castle (five minutes’ drive), … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Frome View Camping?
Read moreCamping and caravan Arrive: 3 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Frome View Camping? From $57.12 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.