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?
Hurn, Christchurch, Dorset (3.9 miles)
A family-run riverside campsite in Christchurch with excellent onsite facilities such as golf, café and a bar.
4.44 /5
Bockhampton, Christchurch, Dorset (6.3 miles)
Family friendly bell tents in rural Dorset. Just five minutes from the New Forest and 20 minutes to Bournemouth.
West Moors, Ferndown, Dorset (6.5 miles)
Family friendly camping, touring and glamping near the Jurassic Coast, in easy reach of the New Forest.
4.6 /5
Corfe Castle, Wareham, Dorset (7.2 miles)
Award-winning family friendly site with charming, back-to-nature camping. Just four miles from Studland Beach.
4.62 /5
St Leonards, Ringwood, Dorset (7.6 miles)
Adult only site at the gateway to Dorset and the New Forest. Just 20 minutes to the coast and Bournemouth.
4.72 /5
Lytchet Matravers, Poole, Dorset (8.1 miles)
Adult-only (16+), dog-friendly touring and camping park for a peaceful getaway in the Dorset countryside.
4.49 /5
Swanage, Dorset (8.2 miles)
Family-friendly site with an onsite bar, restaurant, shop and entertainment, just five minutes from Swanage.
3.49 /5
Bransgore, Christchurch, Hampshire (8.4 miles)
Family friendly outdoor activity centre set in the New Forest. Enjoy paddleboarding, bike hire, archery and more!
4.41 /5
Lytchett Minster, Poole, Dorset (9.1 miles)
20 minutes from the Jurassic Coast and sandy beaches, with pubs within walking distance.
4.86 /5
Burley, Hampshire (9.1 miles)
An idyllic family friendly campsite in the heart of the New Forest, spacious grass pitches and close to beaches.
4.5 /5
Holt, Dorset (9.3 miles)
An adult only touring base by the New Forest and Poole's sandy beaches, the perfect dog friendly base.
4.74 /5
Bransgore, Christchurch, Dorset (9.4 miles)
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)
Camping site set in the heart of the Purbeck countryside, a short distance from Swanage and Corfe Castle.
4.53 /5
Corfe Castle, Wareham, Dorset (9.8 miles)
Family-run camping and touring site on a working farm with an onsite farm shop, just outside Corfe Castle.
4.94 /5
Horton, Dorset (10.1 miles)
Family friendly camping, touring and glamping. Onsite animals, fishing and crafts, 20 minutes from Bournemouth.
Ringwood, Hampshire (10.7 miles)
Charming shepherd's hut and gypsy wagon, ideal for couples and families. Perfect for exploring the New Forest.
4.95 /5
New Milton, Hampshire (12.3 miles)
Secluded, simple campsite in the woodland of the New Forest. Surrounded by wildlife and walking trails.
4.82 /5
Milford on Sea, Hampshire (12.7 miles)
A relaxed site with good old fashioned campfire camping in the New Forest, perfect for a family getaway
4.79 /5
East Stoke, Wareham, Dorset (13.6 miles)
Family camping with campfires on a wildflower meadow, near Bovington Tank Museum, Monkey World and Lulworth.
4.82 /5
Fordingbridge, Hampshire (13.8 miles)
Rustic, off-grid glamping experience close to the New Forest. Meet all the farm animals!
Alderholt, Fordingbridge, Hampshire (13.9 miles)
A 5 star dog friendly park set within 40 acres of countryside by the New Forest and in reach of the South Coast.
4.79 /5
Brockenhurst, Hampshire (14.3 miles)
Back to basics site in the New Forest, five minutes to Brockenhurst. Streamside location with visiting wildlife!
Wareham, Dorset (14.6 miles)
Family friendly camping, touring and glamping next door to Monkey World. Onsite alpacas you can walk and meet!
4.82 /5
Ringwood, Hampshire (6.4 miles)
Back to nature camping at a New Forest family park with a pool, gym, restaurant, entertainment and fab activities.
Furzehill, Wimborne, Dorset (8.2 miles)
Brushing the Cranborne Chase AONB, this is a dog and family friendly escape with a pool, near the South Coast.
Wimborne, Dorset (11.6 miles)
The seaside resorts of the south coast and the beautiful New Forest are within easy reach of this tranquil site.
Milford on Sea, Hampshire (12.7 miles)
Set in 8 acres of well-maintained parkland, Lytton Lawn offers spectacular views of the Isle of Wight and Solent.
Bournemouth, Dorset (4 miles)
Bell tent glamping, set on the beautiful Parley Estate. Just 15 minutes from Bournemouth beach.
4.45 /5
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.
Clayford, Wimborne, Dorset (7.4 miles)
A rural family friendly site just 30 minutes from Bournemouth and Sandbanks beaches. Ten minute walk to a pub.
4.83 /5
Lytchett Minster, Poole, Dorset (7.4 miles)
An award-winning 5-star campsite, located in stunning parkland just 3 miles 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.
Swanage, Dorset (8.2 miles)
Beach camping and glamping bell tents with golf on site, very close to Swanage Steam Railway and pier.
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!
4.81 /5
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.
5 /5
Burley, Hampshire (10.5 miles)
Nestled in fields with direct access to the New Forest, family and dog friendly glamping bell tents
Milford on Sea, Hampshire (11.4 miles)
Deluxe treehouses with en-suites and hot tubs set on a New Forest park, near a beach with swimming pools and more.
Coldharbour, Wareham, Dorset (11.5 miles)
An open, rural, family-run caravan and campsite, surrounded by Wareham Forest, centrally located in Purbeck.
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.
Wareham, Dorset (12.8 miles)
Bell tents for families and couples on a peaceful equestrian farm, 20 minutes from the Jurassic Coast.
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.
Fordingbridge, Hampshire (14.5 miles)
Small and peaceful, family-run site near Fordingbridge, five minutes from the New Forest. Family and dog friendly!
4.6 /5
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.
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.
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.
Back on dry land, a trip to the Oceanarium is an ideal way to get close to wonderful marine wildlife including otters and penguins, or alternatively head up high and enjoy the exhilarating Altitude High Ropes Adventure at Littledown Park, which is suitable for both kids and adults.
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.
Those who are looking to hit the shops are well catered in Bournemouth too, and should explore the suburbs of Westbourne and Boscombe which are popular with shoppers.
After a long day exploring Bournemouth, head to Lower Gardens to relax - it's just a short stroll from the beach. Here you can while away the hours with a good book, or have enjoy some family fun at crazy golf. Central Gardens and Upper Gardens are also lovely locations for sightseers wanting to escape the hustle and bustle.
For those looking to embrace Bournemouth's nightlife, there are a variety of bars, restaurants and clubs which are 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.
For rainy days, head to Rock Reef's indoor climbing or, for those with smaller children, either Lollipops Indoor Soft Play Café or Giggles Play Centre.
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.