Bournemouth campsites
The vibrant Dorset town of Bournemouth has much to attract visitors, from wonderful beaches to pretty gardens. It will delight anyone with a love of the seaside, with great attractions to entertain young and old alike. This range of Bournemouth campsites should have something to tempt you?
53 Bournemouth campsites
Hurn, Christchurch, Dorset (3.9 miles)
32 reviews
81%
would recommend
A family-run riverside campsite in Christchurch with excellent onsite facilities such as golf, café and a bar.
Burton, Bournemouth, Dorset (5.6 miles)
22 reviews
77%
would recommend
Eco, pop up site with bell tents. Five minutes to local pubs, the New Forest and Avon Beach!
West Moors, Ferndown, Dorset (6.5 miles)
182 reviews
91%
would recommend
Family friendly camping, touring and glamping near the Jurassic Coast, in easy reach of the New Forest.
Corfe Castle, Wareham, Dorset (7.2 miles)
74 reviews
93%
would recommend
Award-winning family friendly site with charming, back-to-nature camping. Just 15 minutes from Studland Beach.
St Leonards, Ringwood, Dorset (7.6 miles)
110 reviews
94%
would recommend
Adult only site at the gateway to Dorset and the New Forest. Just 20 minutes to the coast and Bournemouth.
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Lytchet Matravers, Poole, Dorset (8.1 miles)
38 reviews
82%
would recommend
Adult-only (16+), dog-friendly touring and camping park for a peaceful getaway in the Dorset countryside.
Swanage, Dorset (8.2 miles)
137 reviews
58%
would recommend
Family-friendly camping and glamping site with a shop and pop up bar. Just five minutes from Swanage.
Bransgore, Christchurch, Hampshire (8.4 miles)
36 reviews
86%
would recommend
Family-friendly campsite set in the New Forest. Onsite cafe, bike hire, archery and paddle boarding!
Burley, Hampshire (9.1 miles)
38 reviews
94%
would recommend
An idyllic family friendly campsite in the heart of the New Forest, spacious grass pitches and close to beaches.
Holt, Dorset (9.3 miles)
29 reviews
100%
would recommend
An adult only touring base by the New Forest and Poole's sandy beaches, the perfect dog friendly base.
Bransgore, Christchurch, Dorset (9.4 miles)
89 reviews
98%
would recommend
Peaceful campsite on a former airfield in the New Forest. Onsite shop and play park, just 15 minutes to the beach!
Swanage, Dorset (9.6 miles)
43 reviews
98%
would recommend
Camping site set in the heart of the Purbeck countryside, a short distance from Swanage and Corfe Castle.
Corfe Castle, Wareham, Dorset (9.8 miles)
37 reviews
97%
would recommend
Family-run camping and touring site on a working farm with an onsite farm shop, just outside Corfe Castle.
Horton, Dorset (10.1 miles)
24 reviews
92%
would recommend
Family friendly camping, touring and glamping. Onsite animals, fishing and crafts, 20 minutes from Bournemouth.
Ringwood, Hampshire (10.7 miles)
14 reviews
100%
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Charming shepherd's hut and gypsy wagon, ideal for couples and families. Perfect for exploring the New Forest.
Coldharbour, Wareham, Dorset (11.5 miles)
Family and dog friendly park by Wareham Forest, five minutes to Wareham. Onsite shop, play park and dog wash!
New Milton, Hampshire (12.3 miles)
50 reviews
98%
would recommend
Simple and secluded New Forest campervan and touring site. Surrounded by wildlife and walking trails.
Milford on Sea, Hampshire (12.7 miles)
28 reviews
96%
would recommend
A relaxed site with good old fashioned campfire camping in the New Forest, perfect for a family getaway
Wareham, Dorset (12.8 miles)
6 reviews
100%
would recommend
Fully furnished bell tents for families and couples on an equestrian farm. 15 minutes to the Jurassic Coast.
East Stoke, Wareham, Dorset (13.6 miles)
83 reviews
94%
would recommend
Family camping with campfires on a wildflower meadow, near Bovington Tank Museum, Monkey World and Lulworth.
Alderholt, Fordingbridge, Hampshire (13.9 miles)
319 reviews
97%
would recommend
A 5 star New Forest campsite set within 40 acres of countryside, 20 minutes from Bournemouth. Dog friendly.
Brockenhurst, Hampshire (14.3 miles)
12 reviews
100%
would recommend
Back to basics site in the New Forest, five minutes to Brockenhurst. Streamside location with visiting wildlife!
Lymington, Hampshire (14.4 miles)
7 reviews
100%
would recommend
Family friendly eco-conscious campsite on a working sheep farm! Five minutes to Lymington and Brockenhurst.
Brockenhurst, Hampshire (14.5 miles)
5 reviews
100%
would recommend
Adults only shepherd's hut in a private garden with an ensuite hut and sauna. 15 minute walk into Brockenhurst!
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West Parley, Ferndown, Dorset (4.2 miles)
Camping and touring 15 mins from the New Forest and near to Bournemouth and beaches. Open year round.
Sopley, Christchurch, Dorset (6.4 miles)
Group glamping in spacious bell tents on the outskirts of the New Forest. Ideal for hen dos and birthday parties.
Lytchett Minster, Poole, Dorset (7.4 miles)
An award-winning 5-star campsite, located in stunning parkland just 15 minutes from Poole and the Jurassic coast.
Swanage, Dorset (7.5 miles)
Family and pet friendly tent and touring holiday park nestled under the Purbeck Hills with indoor pool, restaurant.
Bransgore, Christchurch, Dorset (7.8 miles)
This small family park offers a base from which you can explore the unspoilt New Forest and surrounding areas.
Corfe Mullen, Dorset (7.9 miles)
A peaceful yurt glamping experience for a woodland family getaway with relaxing onsite holistic massages.
Three Legged Cross, Wimborne, Dorset (8.7 miles)
A spacious, dog friendly family park, near Moors Valley Country Park, the New Forest, a pub and several beaches.
Three Legged Cross, Wimborne, Dorset (8.8 miles)
A tranquil, family friendly site with pitches close to Moors Valley Country Park and the New Forest.
Swanage, Dorset (8.8 miles)
Small touring site in Dorset AONB, just ten minutes from Swanage Bay. Dog friendly.
Swanage, Dorset (9.1 miles)
Small, friendly and family run farm camping site situated in Purbeck with grass pitches close to Swanage beach.
Lytchett Matravers, Poole, Dorset (9.2 miles)
Family-friendly camping and glamping with fantastic views over Poole Harbour. Campfires welcome!
Harmans Cross, Swanage, Dorset (9.2 miles)
Back-to-basics, family friendly tent and tourer camping located next to the Swanage steam trains Railway.
Swanage, Dorset (9.3 miles)
Small, family friendly tent and campervan site with shepherd's hut. Located minutes from South West Coast Path.
Ridge, Wareham, Dorset (9.4 miles)
A friendly, family-run camping and caravan site on a small farm close to the Purbeck Hills and lovely South Coast.
Swanage, Dorset (9.5 miles)
A peaceful site with picturesque views of Corfe Castle, ten minutes from Swanage Beach. Dog friendly.
Horton Heath, Wimborne, Dorset (9.7 miles)
A luxurious, family friendly resort just 15 mins from the New Forest with a swimming pool, hot tub and outdoor bar!
Wareham, Dorset (10 miles)
The Purbeck Hills, award winning beaches and a castle make this a popular family site.
Wareham, Dorset (10.3 miles)
From treehouses to wild camping - Blue Pool camping has something for everyone. Peaceful tranquillity at it's best.
Burley, Hampshire (10.5 miles)
Nestled in fields with direct access to the New Forest, family and dog friendly glamping bell tents
Wareham, Dorset (11.9 miles)
A 5-star park in Wareham Forest with a swimming pool. Bring the family and the dog - all welcome. Open all year.
Kimmeridge, Wareham, Dorset (12.4 miles)
Privately owned and Caravan Club affiliated site, set on a stunning and unspoilt stretch of the Jurassic Coastline.
Blandford Forum, Dorset (12.6 miles)
Pub campsite with camping and touring pitches. Surrounded by stunning countryside in the beautiful Tarrant Valley.
Ringwood, Hampshire (13 miles)
Nestled in the New Forest this dog and family friendly site is just under 30 minutes from the Bournemouth coast.
East Stoke, Wareham, Dorset (13.2 miles)
A quick drive from beaches, Durdle Door and Monkey World, this dog friendly site is your base in the Dorset AONB.
Pennington, Lymington, Hampshire (14.3 miles)
Set on the Lymington coast with superb views of the Needles from a range of tent and touring pitches. Dog friendly.
Frogham, Fordingbridge, Hampshire (14.6 miles)
Tranquil pop-up campsite in the New Forest with bell tent glamping, run by campers for campers. Campfires allowed.
Wareham, Dorset (14.7 miles)
Family friendly camping, touring and glamping next door to Monkey World. Onsite alpacas you can walk and meet!
Brockenhurst, Hampshire (14.9 miles)
Tent camping in the New Forest National Park, walking distance to Brockenhurst. Onsite archery and rock climbing.
Totland Bay, Isle of Wight (14.9 miles)
A quiet family friendly and dog friendly campsite on the most westerly point of the Isle of Wight.
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Things to do in Bournemouth
Undoubtedly the biggest reason to visit this popular seaside town is the seven miles of sandy beaches. In the summer particularly, the pier beach has a real buzz and attracts visitors and locals alike down to the water for walks, swimming, volleyball, surfing, kitesurfing, stand up paddleboarding and kayaking.
And a game of mini golf at Smugglers Cove Adventure Golf of course.
Adrenaline junkies will love the outdoor zip line which runs from the pier and sends you speeding over the water back to the shore - and it doesn't hurt that it's surrounded by bars and restaurants either.
A visit to picturesque Hengistbury Head will reward those with an interest in archaeology, geology and wildlife. It is a great place to go if Bournemouth's main beach is busy and offers a quieter area to take a walk or paddle. There is a good café here too. Alum Chine beach is also nearby and is a quieter alternative to fighting the crowds, especially in the summer months.
Culture vultures will enjoy the Russell-Cotes Art Gallery, House & Museum, which is a fascinating attraction with stunning works of art, beautiful Victorian architecture and well-kept gardens. Art lovers will also enjoy visiting the Westover Gallery which has an interesting mix of modern art pieces.
After a long day exploring Bournemouth, head to Lower Gardens to relax - it's just a short stroll from the beach. Central Gardens and Upper Gardens are also lovely locations for sightseers wanting to escape the hustle and bustle.
For rainy days, a trip to the Oceanarium is an ideal way to get close to wonderful marine wildlife including otters, penguins and sharks. Alternatively, head to Rock Reef's indoor climbing or, for those with smaller children, try Lollipops Indoor Soft Play Cafe.
Those looking to embrace Bournemouth's nightlife, will find a variety of bars, restaurants and clubs spread across the town, starting at the beach. The Bournemouth International Centre events venue has a year round programme of performances too, so why not check to see what’s going on when you visit.
Further afield, there is plenty to explore along the Jurassic Coast, a stunning World Heritage Site that stretches 96 miles across Southern England. The towns of Christchurch and Poole offer interesting day trips too, while a trip to Brownsea Island in Poole Harbour provides the chance to see rare red squirrels.
Corfe Castle is also fun to explore, while you can easily lose a day in the town of Swanage with its pretty bay.