Boasting a seven mile stretch of golden sand, Bournemouth Beach remains a popular day out by the sea. Whether you're enjoying some candy floss at the pier, hiring a beach hut, or taking in the stunning views towards the Isle of Wight, start the day at one of our campsites near Bournemouth Beach.
Hurn, Christchurch, Dorset (4.1 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.
5 /5
West Moors, Ferndown, Dorset (6.8 miles)
Family friendly camping, touring and glamping near the Jurassic Coast, in easy reach of the New Forest.
4.63 /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 (7.8 miles)
Adult only site at the gateway to Dorset and the New Forest. Just 20 minutes to the coast and Bournemouth.
4.72 /5
Swanage, Dorset (8.1 miles)
Family-friendly site with an onsite bar, restaurant, shop and entertainment, just five minutes from Swanage.
3.52 /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
Lytchet Matravers, Poole, Dorset (8.4 miles)
Adult-only (16+), dog-friendly touring and camping park for a peaceful getaway in the Dorset countryside.
4.5 /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
Lytchett Minster, Poole, Dorset (9.3 miles)
20 minutes from the Jurassic Coast and sandy beaches, with pubs within walking distance.
4.86 /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!
4.84 /5
Swanage, Dorset (9.5 miles)
Camping site set in the heart of the Purbeck countryside, a short distance from Swanage and Corfe Castle.
4.49 /5
Holt, Dorset (9.6 miles)
An adult only touring base by the New Forest and Poole's sandy beaches, the perfect dog friendly base.
4.76 /5
Corfe Castle, Wareham, Dorset (9.9 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 (10.4 miles)
Family friendly camping, touring and glamping. Onsite animals, fishing and crafts, 20 minutes from Bournemouth.
Ringwood, Hampshire (10.8 miles)
Charming shepherd's hut and gypsy wagon, ideal for couples and families. Perfect for exploring the New Forest.
4.96 /5
New Milton, Hampshire (12.2 miles)
Secluded, simple campsite in the woodland of the New Forest. Surrounded by wildlife and walking trails.
4.64 /5
Milford on Sea, Hampshire (12.5 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 (13.7 miles)
Family camping with campfires on a wildflower meadow, near Bovington Tank Museum, Monkey World and Lulworth.
4.82 /5
Fordingbridge, Hampshire (14 miles)
Rustic, off-grid glamping experience close to the New Forest. Meet all the farm animals!
Alderholt, Fordingbridge, Hampshire (14.1 miles)
A 5 star dog friendly park set within 40 acres of countryside by the New Forest and in reach of the South Coast.
4.8 /5
Brockenhurst, Hampshire (14.3 miles)
Back to basics site in the New Forest, five minutes to Brockenhurst. Streamside location with visiting wildlife!
Fordingbridge, Hampshire (14.7 miles)
Small and peaceful, family-run site near Fordingbridge, five minutes from the New Forest. Family and dog friendly!
4.6 /5
Wareham, Dorset (14.8 miles)
Family friendly camping, touring and glamping next door to Monkey World. Onsite alpacas you can walk and meet!
4.82 /5
Freshwater, Isle of Wight (15.1 miles)
A family run park in the rural West Wight with sea view pitches. Pet friendly, set in beautiful Freshwater.
4.8 /5
Wool, Dorset (15.3 miles)
Award-winning friendly family run park set in five and a half acres of Dorset countryside.
4.78 /5
Brockenhurst, Hampshire (15.3 miles)
Family and dog friendly camping. Five minutes to Brockenhurst with miles of walking and cycling routes from site.
4.92 /5
Damerham, Fordingbridge, Hampshire (15.8 miles)
A quiet, 25-acre rural campsite on the edge of the New Forest, just ten minutes to Fordingbridge. Groups welcome.
4.71 /5
Brockenhurst, Hampshire (16.5 miles)
A peaceful campsite with wild ponies and donkeys roaming. Five minutes to Brockenhurst and 15 minutes to Lymington.
4.67 /5
Fritham, Hampshire (16.6 miles)
Back to basics camping and touring in the New Forest. Surrounded by free roaming wildlife and walking trails.
4.5 /5