Clouds Hill Glade

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Grass seed coming through slowly. These were our first guests.
Visitor image of the pitches
Fantastic purbeck sunsets on the sssi heath behind cloudshill
Durdle door is around a 20-minute drive away

  • Small site in a woodland clearing 10 minutes' drive from Wareham
  • A 20-minute drive to Durdle Door; 25 minutes to Swanage beach
  • Monkey World and The Tank Museum five minutes' drive away
Fancy parking up at a pitch in a gorgeous little glade in the woods? Somewhere small that feels secluded but is actually handily placed for all sorts of Dorset days out? Take your motorhome along to Clouds Hill Glade, in a rural spot 10 minutes’ drive from both Bere Regis and Wareham. There’s very little by way of facilities here, so you’ll need to come along in a motorhome that’s self-contained for facilities and power (there is a septic tank for disposal but you’ll need to use green chemicals only here in order to protect the local environment). In return for bringing along your own facilities you’ll be rewarded with a peaceful place to stay, surrounded by woodland and wildlife and backing onto heathland and more woods for some splendid walks and bike rides. It all feels rather delightfully detached from the rest of the world, but when you do venture out you’re likely to find this location on the edge of the Isle of Purbeck to be rather handy. The National Trust site Clouds Hill is just over the road and the Lawrence of Arabia Memorial a few minutes’ walk away, and it’s a couple of miles to a couple of Dorset’s top attractions in the form of Monkey World and The Tank Museum. Beyond all of that are plenty more ways to fill your days – whether you fancy hitting the Jurassic Coast, taking a ride on the Swanage Railway or coming face to face with the Cerne Abbas Giant, it’s all within a half-hour drive.

Campground type

RV sites 10
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • This park has no on-site toilet and shower facilities.
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Group bookings of 2 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • Please note that because of the proximity to The Tank Museum you may hear some noise from tank manoeuvres while staying here.

Languages spoken

English

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Reviews

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7
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7
Child friendliness
5
Cleanliness
6
Wifi
4

67% would recommend this campground to a friend

64% would stay here again

What customers say

This woodland spot offers peaceful, secluded, basic 'wild camping,' great for self-sufficient RVs. Praised for quiet, views, and local access. Downsides: hard to find (poor signs), overgrown in places, waste smell, and upkeep issues. Some found it pricey for basic amenities.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Great hidden spot. Perfect for a night away.

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Sarah Jane L.

Primitive gravel RV campsite

Liked Perfect for a spontaneous night away.
It is very rustic and basic, but if you’re self contained this is perfect!
The dog loved it. Easy walk down to Moreton woods only crossing one main road.

If you are using sat nav, use Cloud Hill Glade rather than the directions off the booking site as that took us to the opposite side of the road.

Disliked N/A

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Loved this little park up!

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Terri c.

Primitive gravel RV campsite

Liked Perfect!
Being surrounded by nature with miles of walks all around you.
It is wild and rustic but is it meant to be like that! If you want perfect level pitches that are all perfectly maintained then don’t stay here.
We had the most amazing night, listening to the owls, spotting deer and star gazing.

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Lovely little site with lovely walks…

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Anonymous

Primitive gravel RV campsite

Liked Lovely little site with lovely walks on your doorstep. Would definitely stay again.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great stop over site which we will use again.

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Jason B.

Primitive gravel RV campsite

Liked Peaceful, good size pitches great stop over site!

Disliked Unfortunately someone had backed into a tree and smashed their window leaving a pile of glass for someone else to pick up, but this is not down to the owner.

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Another awesome visit to my favourite…

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Chris W.

Primitive gravel RV campsite

Liked Another awesome visit to my favourite back to nature woodland site, my 3rd visit. Sounds of bird song and owls hooting in the night🦉
It might be basic but if you’re van is self contained that shouldn’t matter.
A great place to relax

Disliked No dislikes

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Peaceful wooded hidden little gem

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Micheala p.

Primitive gravel RV campsite

Liked I recently stayed at this small woodland campsite and overall had a really positive experience. It’s tucked away and a bit tricky to find at first, but that actually adds to its charm and sense of seclusion—so it didn’t bother me at all.

Booking was straightforward and hassle-free, which made the whole process easy from the start. One of the things I really appreciated was being able to choose your own spot rather than being assigned a pitch. It gave the stay a much more relaxed and personal feel.

Despite being located next to a main road, the site was surprisingly quiet with no noticeable disturbance, which was a pleasant surprise. The pitches were a good size with solid hard standing, making them ideal for off-grid campers who want a simple, no-fuss setup.

Another big plus is the location—just a short drive to some beautiful beaches, which made it perfect for day trips and exploring the area.

All in all, a peaceful, well-laid-out campsite that offers simplicity, flexibility, and great access to the coast. I’d definitely consider staying again.

Disliked Nothing

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Perfect for a back to nature experience

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Peter L.

Primitive gravel RV campsite

Liked Exactly what we wanted, totally full of nature, it was like being in an enchanted wood, clean and tidy , if you are self sufficient it is perfect, you can walk for days and is excellent for dogs
Definitely will return.

Disliked Nothing, could just do with a sign at the entrance as is a bit hard to find, but nothing negative

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Disgusting ! Bit of wasteland , ripping people off. Stinks raw sewage

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Heather G.

Primitive gravel RV campsite

Liked Nothing

Disliked Impossible to find, nobody on “site” .
It’s a bit of scrub land on the side of busy road tanks going past ,constant gun firing, planes over head. Not peaceful or pleasant at all. Could find much better layby park ups. Stinks from chemical toilet waist tank really unpleasant! This is not a camping site!! In my opinion shouldn’t be on pitch up! Save your money and don’t bother even for 1 night. I stayed 2 hours & left, paid for 3 nights before going unfortunately.

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Great location just a pits it was so uneven and smelly !

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Richard R.

Primitive gravel RV campsite

Liked Great location - that's it

Disliked Very uneven occasional leaf blower and some hardcore would be perfect to even the slanting and uneven pitches... The sanitation water waste really smelly so stay away from anywhere near it - the breather pipe is ground level -

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Would definitely not go back.

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Anonymous

Primitive gravel RV campsite

Liked We were able to book at short notice.

Disliked On a busy road so very noisy with traffic.
Sewage smell.

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Features

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 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

Forest

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Tiny (1-10 sites)

Location

Clouds Hill Glade

Clouds Hill

Wareham

Dorset

England

BH20 7NQ

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

50.7195°N
2.25138°W

Nearest transport

Bus
6.6 mi Post Office
6.6 mi Red Lion
8.2 mi South Station
Rail
2.9 mi Wool Rail Station
3 mi Moreton (Dorset) Rail Station
6.3 mi Wareham Rail Station
Ferry
11.3 mi Poole Ferry Terminal
11.6 mi Weymouth Ferry Terminal
11.7 mi Poole Quay Ferry Landing
Airport
18.8 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

The twin attractions of Bovington (five minutes’ drive) are likely to feature on the itinerary for many guests here – stop in at The Tank Museum to see armoured vehicles from across the ages, then have a giggle at the apes’ antics at Monkey World. Similarly, it’s pretty much impossible to resist the draw of the Jurassic Coast when staying in this area. Durdle Door and Lulworth Cove (20 minutes) are perhaps the most famous spots, but there are lots of other lovely corners to seek out, and of course some great walks linking them up on the South West Coast Path. For other days out, take your pick from madcap floating obstacles at Dorset Adventure Park, peaceful strolls at the Blue Pool, clambering over the ruins at Corfe Castle (all 15 minutes) or maybe settling on the beach in Studland or Swanage (both 25 minutes).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Durdle Door East 6.8 mi Sea N/AExcellentN/AExcellent
Durdle Door West 6.8 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Lulworth Cove 7 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Ringstead Bay 7.5 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Kimmeridge Bay 9.1 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

The Tank Museum 1.7 mi

Monkey World - Ape Rescue Centre 2.1 mi

Lulworth Castle & Park 5.9 mi

Hardy's Birthplace 6.1 mi

Lulworth Heritage Centre 7 mi

National Trust

Clouds Hill 0.1 mi

Hardy's Cottage 6.1 mi

Max Gate 7.6 mi

Corfe Castle 10.2 mi

White Mill 10.2 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Clouds Hill - Moreton 0.4 mi

ATHELHAMPTON 3.8 mi

Beacon Hill - Hardy's Cottage - Stinsford - Beacon Hill 5.1 mi

ANDERSON MANOR 5.3 mi

LULWORTH CASTLE 5.8 mi

Local events

  • Tankfest (Friday, June 26, 2026 – Friday, June 26, 2026)

    Wareham, England 1.8 mi

  • Camp Bestival Dorset (Thursday, July 30, 2026 – Thursday, July 30, 2026)

    Wareham, England 6 mi

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

    Dorchester, England 7.6 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 Clouds Hill Glade have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Clouds Hill Glade dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Clouds Hill Glade? The twin attractions of Bovington (five minutes’ drive) are likely to feature on the itinerary for many guests here – stop in at The Tank Museum to see armoured vehicles from across … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Clouds Hill Glade?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  Anytime –  Anytime
    Depart by:  10:30 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Clouds Hill Glade? From $22.87 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.