Mill Paddock Campsite
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- Well-kept family-friendly Dorset site 10 minutes’ drive from Wareham
- Monkey World 10 minutes’ drive and Studland Bay 25 minutes
- Electric hook-ups and hot showers; pubs and shops 10 minutes’ drive
Campground type
- Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
- 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.
- There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
- No electric barbecues allowed.
- A cable measuring at least 10 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
- Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri, Jul 3 to
Campsite types & availability
Reviews
97% would recommend this campground to a friend
96% would stay here again
What customers say
Highly recommended, peaceful, welcoming site. Spacious, level pitches, clean facilities. Friendly owners Abbie & Paul praised for helpfulness. Some minor shower pressure issues noted and resolved. Ideal for Dorset coast/Purbeck exploration.
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Last updated 7/21/2026
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A definite for a repeat visit.
Power optional grass campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked Everything about it from the welcome when we arrived to the amount of room we had on the pitch, to the cleanliness of the wash up area, toilets and showers. Everything was just perfect.
Disliked The fact the site is only open for 2 months in the year
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De schaduwrijke ruime plaats en het…
Power optional grass campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked De schaduwrijke ruime plaats en het schone sanitair
Disliked Alles was zoals beschreven
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Everything , felt like being on…
Power optional grass campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked Everything , felt like being on a field full of friends , quiet and welcoming .
Disliked Leaving Paul ..... He's like the father I never had 🤣😭
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Good clean site and friendly cam site owners
Power optional grass campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked Was lovely stay and would stay again
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Looking forward to a return visit
Power optional grass travel trailer campsite
Liked Everything. Great pitches. Spotlessly clean showers and toilets, with properly hot water. Tidy washing up area and a very handy fridge. Great location for exploring the local area and 5 mins from a bus stop if you don’t feel like driving. Paul and Abigail very friendly and helpful
Disliked Nothing
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Large paddock with generous plots, maintained…
Power optional grass campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked Large paddock with generous plots, maintained well. We stayed Monday to Thursday, only 4 or 5 plots in use so lovely and quiet. Toilets and showers very clean. Hot water plentiful. Owners very friendly. We arrived early and they were happy for us to set up.
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Lovely small and peaceful campsite, very…
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Liked Lovely small and peaceful campsite, very clean and well kept. Nice owners, very friendly.
Disliked Shower wasn’t very strong
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Great location for seeing Purbeck. Level…
Power optional grass campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked Great location for seeing Purbeck. Level pitches, cycle routes from the campsite. Nice hot showers. Helpful owners.
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Could do better
Power optional grass campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked Good location, flat pitch, friendly staff.
Disliked Although it is a huge field, the pitch felt very cramped.
The toilets and showers are also not kept clean.
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Beautiful peaceful friendly site…
Power optional grass campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked Beautiful peaceful friendly site
Recommend to friends Visit again
Features
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 WatersportsAmenities on park
Bath available 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 WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Scouts welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Spectacular scenery Wild camping Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transportation nearbyType
Medium (26-50 sites)Accessibility
Accessible parking at site Level campground, no steep slopesNearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Watersports nearbyLocation
Mill Paddock Campsite
Church Lane
East Stoke
Wareham
Dorset
England
BH20 6AW
Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
50.67911°N
2.18424°W
Nearest transport
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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lulworth Cove | 5 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Kimmeridge Bay | 5.2 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Durdle Door East | 5.6 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | N/A | Excellent |
| Durdle Door West | 5.7 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Poole Harbour Rockley Sands | 6.9 mi | Estuary | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Monkey World - Ape Rescue Centre 1.9 mi
The Tank Museum 2.8 mi
Lulworth Castle & Park 3 mi
Lulworth Heritage Centre 5.1 mi
Corfe Castle 6.1 mi
National Trust
Clouds Hill 4 mi
Corfe Castle 6.2 mi
Hardy's Cottage 9.7 mi
Brownsea Island 9.9 mi
White Mill 10.2 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
LULWORTH CASTLE 3 mi
GRANGE HEATH (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 30/03/2005) 3.2 mi
Whiteway Viewpoint - Flower's Barrow - Worbarrow Beach - Tyneham - Whiteway VP 3.6 mi
Clouds Hill - Moreton 3.7 mi
CREECH GRANGE 3.8 mi
Local events
- Camp Bestival Dorset (Thursday, July 30, 2026 – Thursday, July 30, 2026)
Wareham, England 3.1 mi
- Dorset County Show (Saturday, September 5, 2026 – Saturday, September 5, 2026)
Dorchester, England 11 mi
- New Forest and Hampshire County Show (Tuesday, July 28, 2026 – Tuesday, July 28, 2026)
Brockenhurst, England 28.6 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 Mill Paddock Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Mill Paddock Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Mill Paddock Campsite? There are footpaths and river walks a few metres away from the site, which is on the Purbeck Way as well as the Purbeck Cycle Ride route. Paddleboarding and kayaking on the … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Mill Paddock Campsite?
Read moreRV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: 2 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Mill Paddock Campsite? From $33.60 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.


