Howard's Wood

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Aerial view of Dorset countryside
Aerial view of dorset countryside
Campsite
Campsite and shower
Woodland clearing
Pitch up wherever you want
Clearing
Forest camping
Peaceful camping in the woodland
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Campsite
Campsite and shower
Woodland clearing

  • 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
There’s getting away from it all – and then there’s really getting away from it all. If you feel the need to do the latter, then do it somewhere like Howard’s Wood, an almost wild pop-up site on the outskirts of Netherbury in Dorset. Here you can escape into a 25-acre woodland – planted in 2003 by the landowners – and truly relax in the middle of a wildlife haven. Bring your dogs and exercise them while exploring the woods, and let the kids run around within earshot on the playing fields next to the pitches. The pretty basic setup here consists of composting toilets and hot showers, and is suitable for anyone and everyone looking for a simple camping experience out in nature yet near to some big-name Dorset attractions. For at Howard’s Wood, you can wake up to mornings filled with birdsong, with the chance of spotting deer and squirrels roaming around near your tent. After a day out at the mysterious National Trust - Cerne Giant (35 minutes’ drive) or scouring for fossils along the Jurassic Coast (half an hour), return to base for relaxing times cosying up around a firepit or cooking up a barbecue – pick up food in Beaminster or Bridport (both about 10 minutes’ drive). Alternatively you can wander down to the local pub (15 minutes’ walk), which has luscious country views, a beer garden for warmer evenings and good home-cooked food.

Campground type

Tent sites 14
Rent a tent 1
RV sites 14
Open now
Opens July 17
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English

Open from Fri, Jul 17 to

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Reviews

9.6

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ForestPeaceful

97% would recommend this campground to a friend

96% would stay here again

What customers say

A secluded woodland spot offering a "wild camping" vibe with essential amenities. Spacious, private sites nestled among trees. Guests rave about the friendly hosts, hot showers, and well-equipped communal kitchen. Great base for local sights. A few minor notes: occasional uneven ground and a single-lane access road. Highly recommended peaceful getaway.

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Peace in the woods.

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Gary H. 7 reviews

Primitive forest floor campervan or trailer tent campsite

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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Woodland pitches. Back to basics…

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Jacqui R. 1 review

Primitive forest floor campervan or trailer tent campsite

Liked Woodland pitches. Back to basics

Recommend to friends Visit again

Such a beautiful woodland campsite. Had…

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Anonymous

Primitive forest floor campervan or trailer tent campsite

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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Excellent site

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benf360 6 reviews

Primitive forest floor campervan or trailer tent campsite

Liked Really nice off grid site, some of the pitches are a bit small and shaded but as long as you make owner aware it’s not a problem if you need a sunnnier pitch to use solar etc. showers are great clean and spacious and toilets very clean despite being compost type. Would 100% go back.

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Disliked Having to go home!

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We loved our stay at Howard's…

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Ed F. 2 reviews

Bell tent

Liked We loved our stay at Howard's Wood. We opted to stay in a bell tent to save us putting our own tent up and we were very glad that we did - it was spacious and cosy and the bed was deliciously comfortable. Our pitch felt absolutely secluded and came with a pair of camping chairs, a firepit and, best of all, a little adjoining glade with a hammock. We loved cooking over our fire and lazing in the hammock watching the sky through the leaves of the lovely trees.
The showers were no distance away and were warm and powerful.
We recieved such a kind welcome.
This was our first visit to Howard's Wood but it certainly won't be our last.

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Loved the peace and shady spots,…

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Anonymous

Primitive forest floor tent campsite

Liked Loved the peace and shady spots, big variety of pitches; meandering footpaths to the loo; compidtblois; great shower. Brilliant communication with Steph and a cool box delivered.
Will be back

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Absolute bargain at £10 a night.…

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Lyn P. 1 review

Primitive forest floor campervan or trailer tent campsite

Liked Absolute bargain at £10 a night. Beautiful woods, very peaceful, great facilities, warm welcome. Dog friendly, loads of space to walk your dog. Recommend if you want peace and quiet and short drive to the beach or other places of interest in Dorset. i will be back for sure.

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If you enjoy a simple, low impact site, this is just about perfect.

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Mike G. 2 reviews

Primitive forest floor campervan or trailer tent campsite

Liked Utterly fantastic site!

Disliked Nothing.

Recommend to friends Visit again

We had a nice weekend camping there.

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Stefanie P. 1 review

Bell tent

Liked tent, hammock, hot shower, woods, private space between pitches, clean, communication with owner

Disliked nothing really

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Very lovely and friendly owners…

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simon d. 1 review

Primitive forest floor campervan or trailer tent campsite

Liked Very lovely and friendly owners

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Pop-up campground

Dogs allowed

Campfires allowed

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Local produce Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Scouts welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Budget/backpacker Forest Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Remote location Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transportation nearby

Type

Pop-up campground Small (11-25 sites)

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby Restaurant nearby Watersports nearby

Location

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

Bus
3.7 mi Coach Station
12 mi Yeovil Bus Station
14.8 mi South Station
Rail
6.1 mi Crewkerne Rail Station
8.1 mi Maiden Newton Rail Station
9.6 mi Chetnole Rail Station
Ferry
18.2 mi Weymouth Ferry Terminal
26.7 mi Bridgwater Ferry Terminal
Airport
29.3 mi Exeter 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

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 and Blackmore Vale, or glimpse the sea from the top of the burial mounds at Eggardon Hill Fort (25 minutes). Time-travel forward to Saxon times to see the National Trust-owned Cerne Giant (35 minutes’ drive) etched into the chalk hillside above thatched Cerne Abbas village (half an hour). A day on a Jurassic Coast beach may be in the sightseeing schedule too; choices include the fossil hub of Dorset at Charmouth (25 minutes) or the soft sandy town beach at popular Lyme Regis (half an hour). Heading east, Seatown Beach (20 minutes) is a quiet shingle spot for solitary walks, while trips to the West Dorset Heritage Coast repay with scenic hikes along Chesil Beach (40 minutes) and the chance to feed the swans at Abbotsbury Swannery (35 minutes). If you’d rather stay closer to home base, tour the orchards and taste a drop or two of local scrumpy at Dorset Nectar Cider (five minutes), and if the kids have been well behaved, reward them with cuddly donkey encounters at Donkey Walking Adventures (10 minutes).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Eypemouth 5.1 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
West Bay (West) 5.3 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Seatown 5.5 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Hive 6.4 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Charmouth West 7.6 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Mapperton House & Gardens 2.1 mi

Abbotsbury Swannery 11.1 mi

Montacute House 11.5 mi

Hardy's Birthplace 16.4 mi

Fleet Air Arm Museum 16.5 mi

National Trust

Montacute House 11.4 mi

Barrington Court 12.9 mi

Tintinhull Garden 13.1 mi

Loughwood Meeting House 13.4 mi

Shute Barton 13.5 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

PARNHAM 1 mi

BEAMINSTER MANOR 2 mi

MAPPERTON HOUSE 2.1 mi

DOWNE HALL 3.5 mi

North Chideock - Symondsbury and More. 4.6 mi

Local events

  • Dorset County Show (Saturday, September 5, 2026 – Saturday, September 5, 2026)

    Dorchester, England 15 mi

  • Beautiful Days (Friday, August 21, 2026 – Friday, August 21, 2026)

    Ottery St Mary, England 24.1 mi

  • Glastonbury Festival (Wednesday, June 23, 2027 – Wednesday, June 23, 2027)

    Glastonbury, England 26.7 mi

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?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  11 a.m. –  Anytime
    Depart by:  2 p.m.
    On-park accommodation
    Arrive:  11 a.m. –  Anytime
    Depart by:  2 p.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Howard's Wood? From $20.29 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.