Bournemouth family campsites
If your family are itching for a trip, you can't go wrong with the seaside. There's something for everyone with the creamiest ice creams on Bournemouth Pier, lashings of sandy beaches and those all important days out. Ride the Big Wheel high in the sky, dip down to visit the deeps in the Oceanarium and, even if the weather turns, there's plenty of indoor activity centres near these top family campsites in Bournemouth.
43 Bournemouth family campsites
Parley Court Camping
Hurn, Christchurch, Dorset
3.9 miles from Bournemouth
Opens 23 July
13 reviews
77%
would recommend
A family-run riverside campsite in Christchurch with excellent onsite facilities such as golf, café and a bar.
Pitches: 35 x Non Electric Grass Tent Pitches, 4 x Unfurnished Bell Tents (Dog Friendly)
St Leonards Farm Caravan and Camping Park
West Moors, Ferndown, Dorset
6.5 miles from Bournemouth
161 reviews
93%
would recommend
Family friendly camping, touring and glamping, 15 minutes to the New Forest and 20 minutes from the coast!
Pitches: 123 x Electric Grass Pitches, 32 x Non Electric Grass Tent Only Pitches
Burnbake Campsite
Corfe Castle, Wareham, Dorset
7.2 miles from Bournemouth
94 reviews
93%
would recommend
Family back-to-nature camping and glamping, 15 minutes to the Jurassic Coast! Onsite shop, play area and more.
Pitches: 30 x Non Electric Grass Pitches, 30 x Non Electric Woodland Grass Pitches
Herston Yards Farm
Swanage, Dorset
8.2 miles from Bournemouth
118 reviews
61%
would recommend
Family friendly camping and glamping site with a shop and pop up bar, five minutes from Swanage.
Pitches: 46 x Electric Grass Pitches, 83 x Fully Serviced Hardstanding Pitches
Avon Tyrrell Outdoor Activity Centre
Bransgore, Christchurch, Hampshire
8.4 miles from Bournemouth
64 reviews
91%
would recommend
Family-friendly campsite set in the New Forest. Onsite cafe, bike hire, archery and paddle boarding!
Pitches: 30 x Electric Grass Lake View Pitches, 22 x Non Electric Lake View Grass Pitches
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The Old Airfield
Burley, Hampshire
9.1 miles from Bournemouth
Opens 24 July
43 reviews
93%
would recommend
An idyllic family friendly campsite in the heart of the New Forest, spacious grass pitches and close to beaches.
Pitches: 202 x Non Electric Grass Pitches, 15 x Bell Tents (Dog Friendly)
Holmsley Campsite
Bransgore, Christchurch, Dorset
9.4 miles from Bournemouth
181 reviews
94%
would recommend
Peaceful campsite on a former airfield in the New Forest. Onsite shop and play park, just 15 minutes to the beach!
Pitches: 280 x Non Electric Grass Pitches, 57 x Electric Grass Pitches
Woodyhyde Campsite
Swanage, Dorset
9.6 miles from Bournemouth
83 reviews
96%
would recommend
Camping site set in the heart of the Purbeck countryside, a short distance from Swanage and Corfe Castle.
Pitches: 60 x Electric Grass Pitches, 100 x Non Electric Grass Pitches
Rivendell Park
Horton Heath, Wimborne, Dorset
9.7 miles from Bournemouth
11 reviews
100%
would recommend
Secluded family camping and glamping site with a swimming pool, hot tub and bar. Just 15 minutes to the New Forest!
Pitches: 5 x Non Electric Woodland Pitches, 4 x Woodland Bell Tents (Dog Friendly)
Norden Farm Campsite
Corfe Castle, Wareham, Dorset
9.8 miles from Bournemouth
34 reviews
97%
would recommend
Family-run camping and touring site on a working farm with an onsite farm shop, just outside Corfe Castle.
Pitches: 30 x Large Non Electric Grass Pitches, 30 x Medium Non Electric Grass Pitches
Riverside Lakes
Horton, Dorset
10.1 miles from Bournemouth
35 reviews
94%
would recommend
Family friendly camping, touring and glamping. Onsite animals, fishing and crafts, 20 minutes from Bournemouth.
Pitches: 8 x Electric Grass Touring Pitches, 5 x Electric Grass Tent Pitches (Viewpoint)
Meadow View Country Park
Horton, Wimborne, Dorset
10.3 miles from Bournemouth
3 reviews
100%
would recommend
Family friendly camping, touring, and glamping with a dog exercise area! 20 minutes to the New Forest.
Pitches: 300 x Non Electric Grass Pitches, 4 x Glamping Pods (Dog Friendly)
Fernwood Glamping
Ringwood, Hampshire
10.7 miles from Bournemouth
16 reviews
100%
would recommend
Charming shepherd's hut and gypsy wagon, ideal for couples and families. Perfect for exploring the New Forest.
Pitches: Shepherd's Hut, Gypsy Caravan
Birchwood Tourist Park
Coldharbour, Wareham, Dorset
11.5 miles from Bournemouth
32 reviews
100%
would recommend
Family and dog friendly park by Wareham Forest, five minutes to Wareham. Onsite shop, play park and dog wash!
Pitches: 75 x Electric Grass or Gravel Pitches (Type C), 3 x Serviced Grass Pitches (Type B)
Setthorns Campsite
New Milton, Hampshire
12.3 miles from Bournemouth
96 reviews
96%
would recommend
Simple and secluded New Forest campervan and touring site. Surrounded by wildlife and walking trails.
Pitches: 41 x Select Electric Hardstanding Pitches , 50 x Standard Electric Hardstanding Pitches
True Lovers Knot
Blandford Forum, Dorset
12.6 miles from Bournemouth
9 reviews
100%
would recommend
Pub with camping and touring, open daily for food and drink. Five minutes from Blandford Forum and Kingston Lacy!
Pitches: 3 x Electric Grass Pitches, 7 x Electric Hardstanding Pitches
Muddycreek Campsite
Milford on Sea, Hampshire
12.7 miles from Bournemouth
Opens 24 July
19 reviews
94%
would recommend
A relaxed site with good old fashioned campfire camping in the New Forest, perfect for a family getaway
50 x Non Electric Grass Pitches
Primrose Fields Campsite
East Stoke, Wareham, Dorset
13.6 miles from Bournemouth
Opens 24 July
95 reviews
97%
would recommend
Family camping with campfires on a wildflower meadow, near Bovington Tank Museum, Monkey World and Lulworth.
50 x Non Electric Grass Pitches
10m long
Hill Cottage Farm Camping and Caravan Park
Alderholt, Fordingbridge, Hampshire
13.9 miles from Bournemouth
335 reviews
97%
would recommend
A 5 star New Forest campsite set within 40 acres. Onsite fishing, dog walking trails and a Thai restaurant!
Pitches: 25 x Electric Grass Pitches, 26 x Serviced Hardstanding Pitches
Aldridge Hill Campsite
Brockenhurst, Hampshire
14.3 miles from Bournemouth
28 reviews
100%
would recommend
Back to basics site in the New Forest, five minutes to Brockenhurst. Streamside location with visiting wildlife!
120 x Non Electric Grass Pitches
9m x 9m
