Tent Campsites for Backpackers in Bournemouth, Dorset
7 bookable campsites with tent pitches within 15 miles of Bournemouth
All distances are calculated "as the crow flies".
Avon Tyrrell Outdoor Activity Centre and Campsite
Bransgore, Hampshire, England- Peaceful site surrounded by lakes, on the edge of the New Forest
- Bookable activities including high ropes, climbing and abseiling
- Play area, table tennis, café and shop; toilet blocks with hot showers
In Nature Camping
New Milton, Hampshire, England- Dog-friendly pop-up site in a spacious four-acre field
- A 10-minute drive from beaches and 15 minutes from Milford on Sea
- A 10-minute walk from a microbrewery, spa, vegan café and restaurant
The Old Airfield Campsite
Bransgore, Hampshire, England- Spacious site with 30 scenic acres, a short walk from the New Forest
- A 10-minute drive from Mudeford and Highcliffe beaches
- Streams and woods on site, as well as firepits; cycling tracks nearby
Herston Caravan and Camping
Swanage, Dorset, England- Holiday park one mile from the beach in Swanage
- Half an hour's drive from Monkey World and Durdle Door
- Playground, shop and takeaway on site; dogs welcome
Primrose Fields
Wareham, Dorset, England- Quiet, family-friendly and rural site in a wildlife haven
- Spectacular countryside views
- Firepits for guests' use and two large barbecues available to hire
Woodlands Campsite
Wareham, Dorset, England- Well-kept family holiday park near the Jurassic Coast
- A 10-minute drive from Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door
- Peaceful site five minutes' drive from shops, pubs and a train station
Jubilee Camping
Fordingbridge, Hampshire, England- Quiet rural site 10 minutes' walk from the pub in Damerham
- A 15-minute drive from the New Forest, half an hour from Bournemouth
- Firepits for hire; pizzas on Saturday and a bar on weekends
Summers Camping by Pitching It
Burton, Dorset, England- Spacious 10-acre campsite in the small Dorset village of Burton
- Christchurch Harbour and Avon beach 10 minutes' drive away
- Hire firepits on site; within walking distance of a pub
Coombe Farm Camping
Swanage, Dorset, England- Peaceful site backed by woodland in rural Dorset
- A five-minute drive to Swanage beach; Corfe Castle 10 minutes
- Dark site with Swanage Railway and the South West Coast Path close by
The Railway Campsite
Swanage, Dorset, England- Eight-acre field with Swanage Railway steam trains passing by
- A 10-minute drive to Swanage Beach; 35 minutes to Durdle Door
- Off-ground barbecues and firepits allowed; dogs welcome
Hengistbury Head Bournemouth Family Campsite
Bournemouth, Dorset, England- Pop-up back to basics site 10 minutes’ walk from Southbourne beach
- In a spacious school field 15 minutes’ drive from Bournemouth centre
- Breakfast baps, cold drinks and coffee sold in the morning
Wimborne Fishing Lake
Wimborne, Dorset, England- Peaceful site with fishing lake a short walk from Wimborne town centre
- Kingston Lacy and Knoll Gardens within a 10-minute drive
- Day fishing tickets and rod hire on site; barbecues welcome
Whitecliff Farm
Swanage, Dorset, England- Family-friendly farm site with sea views, a mile from Swanage beach
- A five-minute drive to Corfe Castle; Sandbanks Ferry 30 minutes
- Wild camping with fresh water, toilets and showers; watersports nearby
Knaveswell Farm
Wareham, Dorset, England- Back to basics Purbeck pitches at the foot of Nine Barrow Down
- A 15-minute drive from Swanage and Studland beaches
- Excellent walking/cycling site on a lane from Swanage to Corfe Castle
Studland Summer Camp
Swanage, Dorset, England- Family-Friendly Naturist Campsite Near Swanage and Corfe in Dorset
Moonacre Campsite
Sturminster Marshall, Dorset, England- Peaceful camping on an east Dorset farm 15 minutes' drive from Poole
- Just off the A31 and A350; South West Coast Path half an hour's drive
- Woodland walks direct from the pitches, and wildlife around the site
New Forest Youth Hostel
Ringwood, Hampshire, England
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