Snelling Farm Campsite












- Small eco-friendly site on a family farm in the Dorset countryside
- Pick your own pitch on an oak-lined field; campfires allowed
- Close to The Tank Museum and beaches at Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door
Site type
- Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
- The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
- Group bookings of 6 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
- No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Dogs are not allowed if you are staying in the accommodation units.
- This is a quiet park: no music is allowed.
- Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.
- Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
- Campfires allowed in a firepit only; a small number are available to borrow on site on a first come first served basis, or please bring your own.
Languages spoken
English
Pitch types & availability
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100% would recommend this site to a friend
97% would stay here again




















Brilliant site clean toilets and showers flat field's
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked We enjoyed this place immensely, with vast fields that were not overcrowded. You can have a tent in the family or one of the late nighters. To be fair, we stayed in the latter group, but even then it was quite peaceful. The toilets were eco-friendly and solar showers were available, along with electric ones. There was also a small shop where we could purchase meat and milk, as well as a few other items.
The location was away from the main road, which made it quite serene. there were numerous stars and marshmallows over the fire which we all loved and we would return next year.
Disliked Coming home
Very large pitches and warm showers. Peaceful site and friendly staff. Clean…
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Very large pitches and warm showers. Peaceful site and friendly staff. Clean toilets and showers.
Disliked Nothing. All good
Excellent site with family.
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Very well kept site. Lots of space and clean facilities. Good location in middle of nowhere! Highly recommend
Disliked Nothing!
Excellent basic camping. Clean and tidy and friendly staff.
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked There is no set pitch’s and loads of space so great camping with friends, a nice little shop. All your basic needs without the fuss of a full commercial site.
Disliked No disabled/ accessible bathroom but understand due to only being a part time site.
Really lovely site, level pitches and great family friendly camping
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Gentle, friendly atmosphere, beautiful location, including the driveway in and good basic facilities. Not overbooked, so plenty of space for everyone.
Lovely to hear and see the sheep and great insect biodiversity on site.
Disliked Most nights there was some noise after 10pm, better than other campsites though.
Swings need more regular upkeep please.
Second sheepdog stories was cancelled which was sad for the kids.
Everything about the camping was fantastic. We enjoyed our stay.…
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Liked Everything about the camping was fantastic. We enjoyed our stay.
Would recommend to all ages
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Really lovely, friendly site in beautiful surroundings. Children absolutely loved it, made friends, hay bales a nice touch .
Very eco friendly .
Beautiful and peaceful with eco showers and toilets! Hay bales, rope swings…
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Beautiful and peaceful with eco showers and toilets! Hay bales, rope swings and swimming in the ford make it a magical family camping experience. Lovely, friendly owners run a cute shop too.
Peaceful, loads of space, friendly staff, well-kept compost loos, level ground, no…
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Peaceful, loads of space, friendly staff, well-kept compost loos, level ground, no music.
Disliked Nothing we didn’t like!
Great quiet eco place to stay. Great way to escape from it all.
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Everything - great site, quiet, spacious, loved the option to have a noisier filed and a quiet field, lovely campsite shop, loved the compost toilets. nice to have fires, great to walk to tank fest
Disliked nothing
Features
Pop-up campground
Dogs allowed
Campfires allowed
Leisure on site
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis WatersportsAmenities on site
Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Forest Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearbyType
Farm Large (51-200 pitches) Pop-up campgroundNearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearbyLocation
Snelling Farm Campsite
Clouds Hill
Wareham
Dorset
England
BH20 7NQ
Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
50.70521°N
2.26639°W
Route directions
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Durdle Door East | 9.3 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | N/A | Excellent |
Durdle Door West | 9.3 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Lulworth Cove | 9.7 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Ringstead Bay | 10.2 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Bowleaze Cove | 13.4 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
The Tank Museum 2 km
Monkey World - Ape Rescue Centre 3.6 km
Lulworth Castle & Park 8.4 km
Hardy's Birthplace 9.1 km
Lulworth Heritage Centre 9.7 km
National Trust
Clouds Hill 1.7 km
Hardy's Cottage 9.2 km
Max Gate 11.1 km
Corfe Castle 16.5 km
White Mill 18.2 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Clouds Hill - Moreton 1.6 km
ATHELHAMPTON 6.3 km
Beacon Hill - Hardy's Cottage - Stinsford - Beacon Hill 7.9 km
LULWORTH CASTLE 8.3 km
West Lulworth Circular 8.8 km
Local events
- Dorset County Show (Saturday, 6 September 2025 – Saturday, 6 September 2025)
Dorchester, England 11.4 km
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 sites
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Snelling Farm Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Snelling Farm Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Snelling Farm Campsite? There’s fresh air aplenty here; the farm is set on the Lawrence of Arabia Trail, which has more than six miles of family-friendly cycling and walking through Moreton and Bovington forest. Your … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Snelling Farm Campsite?
Camping and touring Arrive: noon – 8 p.m. Depart by: noon