Escape to the seaside after you've arrived at one of these Bournemouth caravan parks. Head to the town centre and wander through the pretty gardens, tuck into a fish and chips on the pier and top up your tan whilst the kids cool off with a swim on the beach. Caravan parks in Bournemouth make for the perfect sun filled stopover on your south coast tour.
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
West Moors, Ferndown, Dorset (6.5 miles)
Family friendly camping, touring and glamping near the Jurassic Coast, in easy reach of the New Forest.
4.63 /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.
4.5 /5
Swanage, Dorset (8.2 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
Lytchett Minster, Poole, Dorset (9.1 miles)
20 minutes from the Jurassic Coast and sandy beaches, with pubs within walking distance.
4.86 /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.
4.76 /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!
4.83 /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.
New Milton, Hampshire (12.3 miles)
Secluded, simple campsite in the woodland of the New Forest. Surrounded by wildlife and walking trails.
4.64 /5
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.
4.8 /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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Harmans Cross, Swanage, Dorset (9.2 miles)
Back-to-basics, family friendly tent and tourer camping located next to the Swanage steam trains Railway.
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.
Wareham, Dorset (10 miles)
The Purbeck Hills, award winning beaches and a castle make this a popular family site.
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.
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.