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
Sopley, Christchurch, Dorset (6.4 miles)
Lavishly furnished yurts with private facilities and campfires set by the New Forest and Sopley Lake. Dog friendly.
3.76 /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.
4.67 /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.
4.73 /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!
4.82 /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.
4.85 /5
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.
4.66 /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
Wareham, Dorset (13 miles)
Bell tents for families and couples on a peaceful equestrian farm, 20 minutes from the Jurassic Coast.
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.
4.79 /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.
4.64 /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