Hikers’ paradise: Campgrounds in Bournemouth, England
16 bookable campgrounds within 15 miles of Bournemouth
All distances are calculated "as the crow flies".
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Sopley Lake Camping
Bransgore, Hampshire, England- Lakeside pop-up site edging the New Forest National Park in Hampshire
- Bournemouth 15 minutes’ drive; Bolderwood Deer Sanctuary 25 minutes
- Working farm with a shop and bakery; pick your own fruit and veg
Back of Beyond Touring, Camping and Glamping Park
St Leonards, Dorset, England- Peaceful secluded park over a 30-acre wildlife haven
- Bournemouth and Christchurch 20 minutes' drive
- Woodlands walks, pitch and putt, library and boules all available
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
Swanage Coastal Park
Swanage, Dorset, England- Peaceful site a mile from Swanage: spectacular views over the bay
- Close to the Jurassic Coast, Corfe Castle and Wareham
- Leisure club next door with pool, gym, sauna, bar and restaurant
Quarr Camping
Swanage, Dorset, England- Peaceful, dog-friendly rural farm site in the Dorset countryside
- A five-minute drive to Swanage and half an hour to the Jurassic Coast
- Back to basics site with drinking water, toilets, and showers
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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, picnic areas and play area, plus a basic on-site shop
Fernwood Glamping
Ringwood, Hampshire, England- Well-equipped glamping site on the edge of the New Forest
- Quiet site for families or couples wanting a relaxing break away
- Firepits, kindling provided and hampers available
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Frome View Camping
Wareham, Dorset, England- 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
Setthorns Campsite
New Milton, Hampshire, England- Hampshire family campsite near Sway in the New Forest National Park
- Half an hour to Peppa Pig World; 20 minutes to National Motor Museum
- Simple woodland pitches with access to marked walking trails
Lytton Lawn Touring Park
Milford On Sea, Hampshire, England- Eight acres of leafy parkland a mile from Milford on Sea
- Free entry to club and leisure facilities of sister park nearby
- Near Paultons Park and Peppa Pig World
Lake Farm
Fordingbridge, Hampshire, England- Family-run 45-acre Hampshire country estate with carp fishing lakes
- On the edge of New Forest National Park; Bournemouth 30 minutes' drive
- Well-equipped log cabins with private kitchen and bathroom facilities
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
Tile Barn Outdoor Centre
Brockenhurst, Hampshire, England- Family-friendly site in the grounds of a New Forest activity centre
- A 15-minute drive from Beaulieu; 20 from Exbury Gardens
- Climbing wall and archery on site; 10 minutes' walk from a station
Sandy Balls Holiday Village
Fordingbridge, Hampshire, England- Surrounded by the scenery of the peaceful New Forest
- Activities including zorbing, archery and bug hunts
- Gym, spa, zipwire and two pools
Jubilee Camping
Fordingbridge, Hampshire, England- Quiet rural site 10 minutes' walk from the pub in Damerham
- A 15-minute drive from the New Forest, half an hour from Bournemouth
- Firepits for hire; pizzas on Saturday and a bar on weekends
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Croft Cottage Camping
Fordingbridge, Hampshire, England- Small, leafy and family-centric pop-up in the New Forest National Park
- Go Ape Moors Valley 20 minutes’ drive; Bournemouth beach half an hour
- Play area; pub 10 minutes’ walk and farm shop 10 minutes’ drive
Snooks Farm Alpacas
Ferndown, Dorset, England- Peaceful, family-friendly coastal location on a working alpaca farm
- Bournemouth and the New Forest within 20 minutes' drive
- Two minutes' walk from the River Stour and five from shops and pubs
Summers Camp
Burton, Dorset, England- Spacious 10-acre campsite in the small Dorset village of Burton
- Christchurch Harbour and Avon beach 10 minutes' drive away
- Within walking distance of a pub; South West Coast Path 10 miles away
Avon Tyrrell Outdoor Activity Centre and Campsite
Bransgore, Hampshire, England- Peaceful site surrounded by lakes, on the edge of the New Forest
- Bookable activities including high ropes, climbing and abseiling
- Play area, table tennis, café and shop; toilet blocks with hot showers
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
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