Sandbanks campsites
Relax on the sandy beach at Sandbanks, bathing under the sun while the kids cool down in the glistening waters. Take a ferry across to Brownsea Island for a day of spying on the local wildlife or a late lunch among the greenery before resting up at any of our Sandbanks campsites.
37 Sandbanks campsites
Burnbake Campsite
Corfe Castle, Wareham, Dorset (3.5 miles)
4.67 /5
69 reviews
94%
would recommend
Award-winning family friendly site with charming, back-to-nature camping. Just four miles from Studland Beach.
Herston Yards Farm
Swanage, Dorset (4.8 miles)
3.62 /5
132 reviews
58%
would recommend
Family-friendly site with an onsite bar, restaurant, shop and entertainment, just five minutes from Swanage.
Woodyhyde Campsite
Swanage, Dorset (5.9 miles)
4.42 /5
31 reviews
97%
would recommend
Camping site set in the heart of the Purbeck countryside, a short distance from Swanage and Corfe Castle.
Norden Farm Campsite
Corfe Castle, Wareham, Dorset (6.2 miles)
4.91 /5
37 reviews
97%
would recommend
Family-run camping and touring site on a working farm with an onsite farm shop, just outside Corfe Castle.
Parley Court Camping
Hurn, Christchurch, Dorset (7.2 miles)
4.3 /5
32 reviews
81%
would recommend
A family-run riverside campsite in Christchurch with excellent onsite facilities such as golf, café and a bar.
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Glamping at Parley by PitchingIt
Bournemouth, Dorset (7.4 miles)
4.56 /5
5 reviews
100%
would recommend
Bell tent glamping, set on the beautiful Parley Estate. Just 15 minutes from Bournemouth beach.
The View Campsite
Lytchett Matravers, Poole, Dorset (7.7 miles)
4.81 /5
14 reviews
100%
would recommend
Family-friendly camping and glamping with fantastic views over Poole Harbour. Campfires welcome!
Summers Camping by Pitching It
Burton, Bournemouth, Dorset (9.2 miles)
3.81 /5
22 reviews
77%
would recommend
Eco, pop up site with bell tents. Five minutes to local pubs, the New Forest and Avon Beach!
St Leonards Farm Caravan and Camping Park
West Moors, Ferndown, Dorset (9.5 miles)
4.59 /5
180 reviews
88%
would recommend
Family friendly camping, touring and glamping near the Jurassic Coast, in easy reach of the New Forest.
West Holme Glamping
Wareham, Dorset (9.7 miles)
4.87 /5
6 reviews
100%
would recommend
Fully furnished bell tents for families and couples on an equestrian farm. 15 minutes to the Jurassic Coast.
Shoreline Escapes
Bockhampton, Christchurch, Dorset (10 miles)
4.9 /5
4 reviews
100%
would recommend
Family friendly bell tents in rural Dorset. Just five minutes from the New Forest and 20 minutes to Bournemouth.
Primrose Fields Campsite
East Stoke, Wareham, Dorset (10.6 miles)
4.8 /5
91 reviews
93%
would recommend
Family camping with campfires on a wildflower meadow, near Bovington Tank Museum, Monkey World and Lulworth.
Back of Beyond Touring Park
St Leonards, Ringwood, Dorset (10.7 miles)
4.75 /5
127 reviews
94%
would recommend
Adult only site at the gateway to Dorset and the New Forest. Just 20 minutes to the coast and Bournemouth.
Dapplewood
Holt, Dorset (11 miles)
4.76 /5
28 reviews
100%
would recommend
An adult only touring base by the New Forest and Poole's sandy beaches, the perfect dog friendly base.
Longthorns Farm
Wareham, Dorset (11.8 miles)
4.79 /5
83 reviews
89%
would recommend
Family friendly camping, touring and glamping next door to Monkey World. Onsite alpacas you can walk and meet!
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Ulwell Holiday Park
Swanage, Dorset (4.1 miles)
Family and pet friendly tent and touring holiday park nestled under the Purbeck Hills with indoor pool, restaurant.
North View Certificated Location
Swanage, Dorset (5.2 miles)
Small touring site in Dorset AONB, just ten minutes from Swanage Bay. Dog friendly.
Quarr Camping
Swanage, Dorset (5.4 miles)
Small, friendly and family run farm camping site situated in Purbeck with grass pitches close to Swanage beach.
The Railway Campsite
Harmans Cross, Swanage, Dorset (5.6 miles)
Back-to-basics, family friendly tent and tourer camping located next to the Swanage steam trains Railway.
Downshay Farm
Swanage, Dorset (5.9 miles)
A peaceful site with picturesque views of Corfe Castle, ten minutes from Swanage Beach. Dog friendly.
South Lytchett Manor Caravan and Camping Park
Lytchett Minster, Poole, Dorset (5.9 miles)
An award-winning 5-star campsite, located in stunning parkland just 3 miles from Poole and the Jurassic coast.
California Meadows
Swanage, Dorset (6.1 miles)
Small, family friendly tent and campervan site with shepherd's hut. Located minutes from South West Coast Path.
Ridge Farm Camping and Caravan Park
Ridge, Wareham, Dorset (6.2 miles)
A friendly, family-run camping and caravan site on a small farm close to the Purbeck Hills and lovely South Coast.
Corfe Castle Dorset Camping
Wareham, Dorset (6.3 miles)
The Purbeck Hills, award winning beaches and a castle make this a popular family site.
Blue Pool Camping
Wareham, Dorset (6.7 miles)
From treehouses to wild camping - Blue Pool camping has something for everyone. Peaceful tranquillity at it's best.
Huntick Farm Caravan Park
Lytchet Matravers, Poole, Dorset (6.9 miles)
Adult-only (16+), dog-friendly touring and camping park for a peaceful getaway in the Dorset countryside.
The Homestead Campsite
West Parley, Ferndown, Dorset (7.4 miles)
Camping and touring 15 mins from the New Forest and near to Bournemouth and beaches. Open year round.
Mountain Cottage Yurts
Corfe Mullen, Dorset (7.5 miles)
A peaceful yurt glamping experience for a woodland family getaway with relaxing onsite holistic massages.
Smedmore Caravan Site
Kimmeridge, Wareham, Dorset (8.7 miles)
Privately owned and Caravan Club affiliated site, set on a stunning and unspoilt stretch of the Jurassic Coastline.
Birchwood Tourist Park
Coldharbour, Wareham, Dorset (9 miles)
An open, rural, family-run caravan and campsite, surrounded by Wareham Forest, centrally located in Purbeck.
Wareham Forest Tourist Park
Wareham, Dorset (9.4 miles)
A 5-star park in Wareham Forest with a swimming pool. Bring the family and the dog - all welcome. Open all year.
Forest Bell Tents
Sopley, Christchurch, Dorset (10.1 miles)
Group glamping in spacious bell tents on the outskirts of the New Forest. Ideal for hen dos and birthday parties.
Luckford Wood
East Stoke, Wareham, Dorset (10.1 miles)
A quick drive from beaches, Durdle Door and Monkey World, this dog friendly site is your base in the Dorset AONB.
Harrow Wood Farm Caravan Park
Bransgore, Christchurch, Dorset (11.4 miles)
This small family park offers a base from which you can explore the unspoilt New Forest and surrounding areas.
Gundrys Farm Campsite
Three Legged Cross, Wimborne, Dorset (11.6 miles)
A tranquil, family friendly site with pitches close to Moors Valley Country Park and the New Forest.
Woolsbridge Manor Farm Caravan Park
Three Legged Cross, Wimborne, Dorset (11.7 miles)
A spacious, dog friendly family park, near Moors Valley Country Park, the New Forest, a pub and several beaches.
Rivendell Park
Horton Heath, Wimborne, Dorset (12 miles)
A luxurious, family friendly resort just 15 mins from the New Forest with a swimming pool, hot tub and outdoor bar!
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