Dorset Springs Certificated Location

View prices & book 7.3 3 reviews
Aerial view of the park
Aerial view of the park
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Grass pitches with electric hook up
Electric hook up
Grassland all around
Paddock pitches
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View across lake
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Grass pitches with electric hook up
Electric hook up

  • Central Dorset touring park with easy access from the A350
  • Poole, Sandbanks and Jurassic Coast within a half-hour drive
  • Spacious pitches with access to lakeside walks for wildlife spotting
Picking a pitch in central Dorset is a wise choice for a holiday, as it gives you easy access to all sorts of days out, whether you’re aiming for country walks, adventure activities, family days out or trips to the gorgeous coves of the Jurassic Coast. One such spot is Dorset Springs, a gorgeous location among paddocks, meadows and lakes on the outskirts of Sturminster Marshall. With easy access from the A350 and various amenities (including a convenience store, pub and farm shop/café) within a few minutes’ walk, it’s a handy location indeed for family holidays or stopovers on a longer journey (such as those down to the ferries in Poole, 15 minutes’ drive away). This isn’t just a handily located site, though – it’s also a most attractive one, surrounded by fields grazed by sheep and with access to lakeside walks where you can look out for wildlife (please note that children will need to be supervised around the unfenced lakes, and fishing is not permitted). Pitches are spacious enough for you to set them up just how you like, and you’re welcome to bring your dog along for the trip too (as long as they’re kept under control). The site is designed mainly for touring vehicles that are self-contained, but it does have some simple facilities including a toilet, a shower (for a small additional fee per day), a washing-up area and a water tap, along with a chemical disposal point. There’s also a play area to help you keep the kids entertained.

Campground type

Camper sites 10
RV sites 10
Open now
Opens May 1
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
  • This site only accepts bookings from existing Caravan and Motorhome Club members: please provide your membership number in the 'Special requests' box when booking.
  • A charge of £5.00 ($6.72) applies for the use of the shower.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • Swimming in the lake is not allowed.
  • Paddleboarding and boating is not allowed on the lake.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, May 1 to

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Reviews

7.3

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67% would recommend this campground to a friend

67% would stay here again

What customers say

Guests love the peaceful vibe, scenic lake, and great views. Pitches are generous with hookups. Easy access to Sandbanks/Swanage. Downsides: one basic toilet, costly showers ($5/day). Owner's shower policies cause complaints.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews. Last updated 6/3/2026

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Arrival date (latest first)

Everything. Stayed one night then two…

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Anonymous

Powered grass travel trailer campsite (lake view, members only)

Liked Everything. Stayed one night then two then three. Only went home because had to .
Thank you

Disliked Going home

Recommend to friends Visit again

A lovely site well worth a visit

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ROB D. 3 reviews

Powered grass travel trailer campsite (lake view, members only)

Liked This place has wonderful views a beautiful lake and is peace and tranquillity the fishing lake at the centre of it adds a sense of calm and the geese landing on the lake in the evening was a beautiful sight to be seen. A beautiful hamlet.

Disliked There is not a lot to dislike about this site as it is a great stay , yes the toilet is basic but if you are looking for posh go find a bigger commercial site. it’s a work in progress and the owners are doing a good job

Recommend to friends Visit again

No because the shower is a stupidly expensive price per day

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Anonymous

Powered grass travel trailer campsite (lake view, members only)

Liked I loved the beautiful scenery and the size of the pitches. Easy drive to places like sandbanks (30 mins) and swannage. Some nice local pubs (red lion). The pitches are with EHU. The grounds are kept looking very good, with geese, ducks and a chicken wandering around.

Disliked The toilet is the worse CL toilet I’ve ever seen, PLUS there is only one!! Which is not enough for the CAMC and Pitch-up customers. But, that’s not all…. The guy running the place does not like people using the showers. He charges £5 per day for a key to use the shower. So it’s extremely expensive. He also makes a big deal about cleaning it after use, with words and signage because it became apparent they do not want to do it themselves. And there is only one shower he gives a key for, so there is a waiting game especially in the morning. Drop the price or withdraw your expensive use of the showers and put some money into tidying up the one and only toilet.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Dogs 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 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 Rallies 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

Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Spectacular scenery Wildlife haven

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

Farm Tiny (1-10 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Seasonal sites

Location

Dorset Springs Certificated Location

Poole Road

Sturminster Marshall

Wimborne

Dorset

England

BH21 4AE

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

50.79183°N
2.07007°W

Nearest transport

Bus
6.6 mi Seldown Coach Station
7.2 mi St Johns Church
7.2 mi St Johns Church
Rail
5.1 mi Hamworthy Rail Station
5.6 mi Holton Heath Rail Station
6.3 mi Poole Rail Station
Ferry
6.7 mi Poole Quay Ferry Landing
6.7 mi Poole Ferry Terminal
8.7 mi Brownsea Island Ferry Landing
Airport
10.5 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

Attractions and activities nearby include: - National Trust - Kingston Lacy: five minutes’ drive - Farmer Palmer’s Farm Park: 10 minutes - Gorcombe Extreme Sports (paintballing, quad bikes and clay pigeon shooting): 15 minutes - Poole Quay (for Brownsea Island boats): 20 minutes - Monkey World - Ape Rescue Centre: 20 minutes - Sandbanks beach: 25 minutes - Moors Valley Country Park (for bike trails and Go Ape adventure park): 25 minutes - Corfe Castle: 25 minutes - The Tank Museum: 25 minutes - Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door: half an hour.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Poole Harbour Rockley Sands 5.2 mi Estuary N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Poole Harbour Lake 5.7 mi Estuary N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Poole Canford Cliffs Chine 9.1 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Poole Shore Road Beach 9.1 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Poole Branksome Chine 9.2 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Kingston Lacy House and Gardens 2.1 mi

Brownsea Island 8.7 mi

Monkey World - Ape Rescue Centre 9.2 mi

Adventure Wonderland 9.9 mi

The Bournemouth Balloon 9.9 mi

National Trust

White Mill 1 mi

Kingston Lacy 2.1 mi

Brownsea Island 8.7 mi

Clouds Hill 9.5 mi

Corfe Castle 10.7 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

CHARBOROUGH PARK 1.7 mi

KINGSTON LACY 2.1 mi

Pamphill - Eye Bridge - Lambs Green - Wimborne 2.6 mi

Spetisbury - Tarrant Crawford - Spetisbury Rings 3.6 mi

ANDERSON MANOR 4.4 mi

Local events

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

    Wareham, England 10.2 mi

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

    Wareham, England 12.3 mi

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

    Dorchester, England 16.3 mi

  • New Forest and Hampshire County Show (Tuesday, July 28, 2026 – Tuesday, July 28, 2026)

    Brockenhurst, England 21.6 mi

  • Summer Solstice at Stonehenge (Sunday, June 21, 2026 – Sunday, June 21, 2026)

    Salisbury, England 28.8 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 Dorset Springs Certificated Location have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Dorset Springs Certificated Location dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Dorset Springs Certificated Location? Attractions and activities nearby include: - National Trust - Kingston Lacy: five minutes’ drive - Farmer Palmer’s Farm Park: 10 minutes - Gorcombe Extreme Sports (paintballing, quad bikes and clay pigeon shooting): … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Dorset Springs Certificated Location?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  noon –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Dorset Springs Certificated Location? From $33.58 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.