Located five minutes from the New Forest and Avon Beach, Summers Camping is an eco friendly, basic pop up site. There are non electric grass pitches for tents, trailer tents, campervans and motorhomes, along with unfurnished and furnished bell tents. There are pubs within a five minute walk too and Bournemouth is 15 minutes away.

Why choose Summers Camping

Family and dog friendly basic pop up campsite, great for a traditional camping experience

Within a five minute walk of country pubs, a 40 minute stroll to a train station and the New Forest

A five minute drive to Avon Beach and Christchurch Harbour, 15 minutes to Bournemouth

About the site

Situated between the New Forest National Park and the Jurassic Coast, this ten acre campsite has both beaches within a five minute drive and the seaside attractions of Bournemouth just 15 minutes away. There are 10m x 10m non electric grass pitches for tents, trailer tents, campervans and motorhomes. Up to six guests are permitted per pitch, with countryside views around the site. Basic, eco-friendly facilities, including compost loos, are nearby. If you want to leave the tent pegs at home, opt for a stay in one of the unfurnished 5m bell tents. Each tent allows up to four guests, and you will still need to bring along all of your own camping gear, beds and bedding. Or, why not try one of the furnished 5m bell tents. Sleeping up to four, with two double camp beds, storage, carpet, fairy lights and bunting. You'll just need to bring your bedding. There are also two pubs within a five minute walk but if you would rather cook up your own tea, raised BBQs are allowed onsite. Dogs are welcome here too, with up to two dogs permitted per pitch.

Summers Camping is open from 17/07 to 16/08 and 19/08 to 06/09.

Facilities and amenities

Accessible facilities

Allow commercial vans

Allow pets on site

Café / restaurant / takeaway

Drinking water

Family friendly

Shop

Showers

Toilets

W.C. disposal

WiFi

Fires allowed

Glamping

Near beach

Near pub

Water hookups

Site facilities include three basic compost toilets and showers, along with a sink for washing up.

For picking up any essentials, there is Premier store a ten minute walk away and a Sainsburys within a five minute drive. The Oak Inn and The Bear of Burton are within a five minute walk too. Christchurch train station is a 40 minute walk or five minute drive away.

Open fires in raised fire pits are allowed on site, except in hot and dry weather.

Summers Camping is ideal for...

Couples

Older children (13+)

Young children

There are 70 accommodation options on-site

Bookable pitches and accommodation options

50 x Non Electric Grass Tent Pitches

Max 6 people

Grass 10m x 10m pitches without electric. Suitable for tents and trailer tents only. Shared basic eco-friendly facilities nearby.

10 x Non Electric Grass Touring Pitches

Max 6 people

Grass 10m x 10m pitches without electric. Suitable for motorhomes and campervans up to 7m only. Shared basic eco-friendly facilities nearby.

Summers Camping reviews

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Our stay was good for what we wanted

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Vera T

Large Tent - Non Electric Grass Tent PitchesSep 2025

The site was good, we only needed a place to pitch up.

On the whole, pretty good

Recommends site

Claire-Louise J

Bell Tent - Furnished Bell TentsAug 2025

Lovely tents. Blow up beds good and folding beds comfortable. First tent we went into was very wet as the tent zips weren't closed. Thankfully, we were allowed to move to the next door tent that was empty. The showers were very clean and the water was hot. Toilets were fine. Plenty of toilet tissue.

You get what you pay for

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Elizabeth P

Large Tent - Non Electric Grass Tent PitchesAug 2025

Wasn't the best site but wasn't the worst. Only real complaint is that there were only 2 water points and there was a queue as its also the washing area. Could benefit from another tap just for drinking water to help the queue. If you're looking for a site to just pitch up that's nice and cheap, it's great.

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FAQ

What time is check-in and check out at Summers Camping?

At Summers Camping, you are able to check in from noon until 9pm for camping and touring, for glamping, check in is available from 2pm until 9pm. Check out is due before 11am for camping and touring and 10:30am for glamping.

Is Summers Camping dog-friendly?

Yes, up to two dogs are welcome to join you on your stay at Summers Camping, with one included in the price of your booking. The site asks that dogs be kept on a lead at all times and not left unattended. Do note that breeds and crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act are not permitted.

Does Summers Camping allow BBQs and campfires?

Open fires in raised fire pits and raised barbecues are allowed at Summers Camping, except in hot and dry weather. Fuel for fires must be purchased onsite.

Does Summers Camping allow group bookings?

Groups are welcome at Summers Camping, but do note that hen and stag parties are not accepted.

Does Summers Camping allow awnings, gazebos or pup tents?

Yes, awnings, gazebos and pup tents are allowed at Summers Camping. Do note that you can bring either a gazebo or awning, you are not permitted to bring both. Be sure to select when booking.

Things to do on site and in the Bournemouth area

Avon Beach is a five minute drive away. Enjoy an ice cream or fish and chips at the sand and pebble beach, with beach huts and a boardwalk.

Bournemouth is also within a 15 minute drive. Visit the famous Bournemouth Pier, the sandy beach or take a trip to Oceanarium.

The New Forest National Park can be reached within a 40 minute walk, home to trails and free-roaming wildlife. For car lovers, take a trip to the National Motor Museum at Beaulieu (35 minutes).

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