Ringstead Bay Camping

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Bell tent overlooking the ocean
Bell tent overlooking the ocean
Campers on site
Campers on the first weekend of opening
Guests sit outside of the bell tent
Bell tent on the grass
Grassy pitches
Bell tent with sea views
The campsite is based next to the coast
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  • Peaceful, rural site surrounded by woodland on the Jurassic Coast Path
  • Within five minutes’ walk of Ringstead Bay, a dog-friendly beach
  • On a working dairy farm with a shared fridge and freezer; café nearby
It pays to pack your walking boots for Ringstead Bay Camping, a peaceful, family-friendly site on a working dairy farm adjacent to the Jurassic Coast Path. Break them in with a five-minute walk to dog-friendly Ringstead Bay, before tackling the longer strolls to famed Durdle Door (under two hours’ walk) and Lulworth Cove (an extra 30 minutes of walking). This rural site should tick a lot of boxes, with its two and a half acres of relatively flat grass. There’s immediate access to footpaths from the site, but if your dog needs a quick run-around, there’s also an on-site (and off-leash) dog exercise area. You're also welcome to park next to your pitch. Nearby Ringstead Bay is a sweet spot for swimming, paddleboarding, windsurfing, surfing or launching a small boat. Let the children have a rummage through the rockpools around the reefs. Down by the bay (10 minutes’ walk or a five-minute drive from the field), there’s a café and shop with a kids’ play area and food like freshly made breakfasts, baps, woodfired pizzas and scampi and fries (ask for a takeaway if needed). They also stock basic camping essentials. Prefer to make your own meals? The on-site communal building, The Armoury, has a shared fridge and freezer. It also has lockable charging points for small devices. Elsewhere on site, there are toilets, showers, washing-up sinks and drinking water. You’re welcome to set up a fire, as long as it’s raised off the ground. The sheltered field has woodland on three sides, so access is via a private road through the woodland. Look out for the sea, Weymouth Bay and the Isle of Portland through the trees on the southern side. And here’s a nice fact about the field: it once held an American military establishment, so original bunkers, outbuildings and a World War II lookout are nearby.

Campground type

Tent sites 40
Rent a tent 10
Open now
Opens July 25
Please note
  • Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
  • The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
  • Single-sex bookings of 4 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.
  • No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, Jul 25 to

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Reviews

9.7

Overall rating from 24 Pitchup.com customers

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PeacefulHikers’ paradise

100% would recommend this campground to a friend

100% would stay here again

What customers say

This well-kept rural campsite boasts stunning ocean views & direct woodland access to Ringstead Bay beach. Guests rave about spotless facilities & friendly staff. Convenient amenities like on-site fridges, freezers, & phone charging lockers are a plus. Ideal for a quiet, nature-focused stay, though some ground is uneven. Highly recommended!

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Arrival date (latest first)

Really lovely campsite! Highly recommend

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Joanne N.

Bell tent

Liked Great Location
Clean toilets/showers
Good sized glamping tents (fit 6 people comfortably)
Easy access to the beach
Not overcrowded
Friendly staff

Recommend to friends Visit again

Absolutely fantastic holiday. That good we are going again in a month!…

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Rachel K.

Bell tent

Liked Absolutely fantastic holiday. That good we are going again in a month!
Facilities excellent and clean, tent was amazing and spacious.
Beautiful surroundings and views
Loved it 🥰

Recommend to friends Visit again

Everything was good, nice location, nice view. Very recommended.…

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Anonymous

Primitive grass campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Everything was good, nice location, nice view. Very recommended.

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Brilliant peaceful location

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Anonymous

Primitive grass campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Location close to the beach
Clean showers and toilets
Relaxed atmosphere
Fridge and freezer

Disliked Very very minor points are the ground was uneven and a separate water tap to the washing up sinks would have been helpful

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: We are so pleased that you enjoyed your stay! We work hard to keep the facilities clean. For information, there is a separate water tap located at the side of the toilet block. It is all drinkable water. The plan for next year is to level out the field and reseed it. This should give a flatter surface. We hope to see you again!

Fabulous location easy walk to the beach with great beach cafe Great walk…

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E S.

Bell tent

Liked Fabulous location easy walk to the beach with great beach cafe
Great walk to the pub along coastal path
Very friendly and helpful staff
Clean facilites

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

liked very much. well maintained shower and toilet facilities, good views to…

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Donatas S.

Primitive grass campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked liked very much. well maintained shower and toilet facilities, good views to sea, near cafe with delicious food, had a fantastic hike strait away from campsite without using a car.A lot hike trails around with amazing mountain- sea views, even been using a bike on some trails and it was amazing experience🙂recomend it to everyone

Recommend to friends Visit again

Peaceful site with sea view

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Anonymous

Primitive grass campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Clean facilities, lovely friendly, helpful staff. Excellent location only a short walk through woodland to the beach. Very well organised. Will definitely be visiting again next year, you have a sea view from the site which is really lovely.

Disliked The only criticism I can make is that I probably pitched a little close to the toilets and you can hear the hand dryers. I also couldn't get any phone signal at the site ( this isn't really a bad thing) but I could pick up signal at the beach.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Rented a Bell tent for 3 nights. Absolutely perfect location with a…

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Anonymous

Bell tent

Liked Rented a Bell tent for 3 nights. Absolutely perfect location with a lovely view. Not too crowded, plenty of space around us. Short walk through Chine to quiet beautiful beach just along from Ringstead village. Facilities were perfectly adequate and cleaned regularly.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Beautiful location and views. Clean facilities. Friendly staff.…

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Anonymous

Primitive grass campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Beautiful location and views.
Clean facilities.
Friendly staff.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site

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Tess J.

Primitive grass campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Close to beach, lots of room. Very clean.

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Pop-up campground

Dogs allowed

Campfires allowed

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Beach access 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 Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat 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 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

Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery

Utilities

Charging facilities Communal freezer Communal fridge 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

Type

Farm Medium (26-50 sites) Pop-up campground

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Fishing nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Ringstead Bay Camping

Ringstead Bay

Ringstead Farm

Dorchester

Dorset

England

DT2 8NF

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

50.63426°N
2.36157°W

Nearest transport

Bus
4.3 mi Marks and Spencer
6.2 mi South Station
11.6 mi Red Lion
Rail
4.3 mi Weymouth Rail Station
4.7 mi Upwey Rail Station
5.1 mi Moreton (Dorset) Rail Station
Ferry
4.2 mi Weymouth Ferry Terminal
17 mi Poole Ferry Terminal
17.4 mi Poole Quay Ferry Landing
Airport
25.3 mi 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

Those who pack their walking boots can have a nice time mapping out potential routes. There’s a stunning route east to White Nothe (less than an hour’s walk). Osmington Mills (15 minutes’ walk or 10 minutes’ drive) and a popular 17th-century pub are in the other direction. Walk further west to reach Bowleaze Cove and Weymouth’s sandy beach and attractions like an aquarium and miniature golf. Driving to Lulworth (25 minutes)? Pay a visit to the abandoned village of Tyneham (half an hour), which can be visited when the firing ranges are closed, or take a round-about route to The Tank Museum (20 minutes) and Monkey World - Ape Rescue Centre (20 minutes). If you’re going west by car, perhaps consider touring the Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens (35 minutes), Lyme Regis (an hour) and West Bay (45 minutes), the filming location for Broadchurch.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Ringstead Bay 0.5 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Bowleaze Cove 2.7 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Weymouth Lodmoor 3.6 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Durdle Door West 3.8 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Durdle Door East 3.9 mi Sea N/AExcellentN/AExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Weymouth Sea Life Park and Marine Sanctuary 3.8 mi

Radipole Lake Nature Reserve 4.5 mi

Lulworth Heritage Centre 5 mi

The Tank Museum 6.7 mi

Lulworth Castle & Park 6.7 mi

National Trust

Max Gate 5.8 mi

Hardy's Cottage 6.7 mi

Clouds Hill 7.5 mi

Corfe Castle 13.3 mi

White Mill 17.7 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Ringstead - Osmington Mills - Osmington Walk 0.4 mi

Osmington Mills - Ringstead - Upton 0.5 mi

Ringstead Bay - Chaldon Down - Ringstead Bay 0.9 mi

South Down NT Car Park - Scratchy Bottom 0.9 mi

South Down Car Park - White Horse Hill - Osmington - Osmington Mill - Ringstead - South Down CP 0.9 mi

Local events

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

    Dorchester, England 6.7 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.

Nearest campgrounds

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Ringstead Bay Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Ringstead Bay Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Ringstead Bay Camping? Those who pack their walking boots can have a nice time mapping out potential routes. There’s a stunning route east to White Nothe (less than an hour’s walk). Osmington Mills (15 minutes’ … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Ringstead Bay Camping?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  11 a.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-park accommodation
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Ringstead Bay Camping? From $23.88 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.