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.
44 Bournemouth family campsites
St Leonards Farm Caravan and Camping Park
West Moors, Ferndown, Dorset
Opens 27 March
6.5 miles from Bournemouth
164 reviews
92%
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, 25 x Non Electric Grass Pitches
Burnbake Campsite
Corfe Castle, Wareham, Dorset
Opens 1 April
7.2 miles from Bournemouth
90 reviews
92%
would recommend
Award-winning family friendly site with back-to-nature camping and glamping. Just 15 minutes from Studland Beach.
Pitches: 30 x Non Electric Grass Pitches, 5 x Electric Hardstanding Pitches
Herston Yards Farm
Swanage, Dorset
8.2 miles from Bournemouth
122 reviews
58%
would recommend
Family friendly camping and glamping site with a shop and pop up bar, five minutes from Swanage.
Pitches: 83 x Fully Serviced Hardstanding Pitches, 46 x Electric Grass Pitches
Avon Tyrrell Outdoor Activity Centre
Bransgore, Christchurch, Hampshire
Opens 27 March
8.4 miles from Bournemouth
48 reviews
88%
would recommend
Family-friendly campsite set in the New Forest. Onsite cafe, bike hire, archery and paddle boarding!
Pitches: 22 x Non Electric Lake View Grass Pitches , 30 x Electric Grass Lake View Pitches
The Old Airfield
Burley, Hampshire
Opens 22 May
9.1 miles from Bournemouth
40 reviews
92%
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, 30 x Small Non Electric Grass Pitches
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Holmsley Campsite
Bransgore, Christchurch, Dorset
Opens 26 March
9.4 miles from Bournemouth
153 reviews
95%
would recommend
Peaceful campsite on a former airfield in the New Forest. Onsite shop and play park, just 15 minutes to the beach!
Pitches: 57 x Electric Grass Pitches, 280 x Non Electric Grass Pitches
Woodyhyde Campsite
Swanage, Dorset
9.6 miles from Bournemouth
69 reviews
96%
would recommend
Camping site set in the heart of the Purbeck countryside, a short distance from Swanage and Corfe Castle.
Pitches: 100 x Non Electric Grass Pitches, 60 x Electric Grass Pitches
Rivendell Park
Horton Heath, Wimborne, Dorset
Opens 1 April
9.7 miles from Bournemouth
7 reviews
100%
would recommend
Family camping, touring and glamping site with a swimming pool, hot tub and bar. Just 15 minutes to the New Forest!
Pitches: 4 x Electric Grass Pitches, 10 x Non Electric Grass Pitches
Norden Farm Campsite
Corfe Castle, Wareham, Dorset
Opens 1 April
9.8 miles from Bournemouth
27 reviews
100%
would recommend
Family-run camping and touring site on a working farm with an onsite farm shop, just outside Corfe Castle.
Pitches: 30 x Medium Non Electric Grass Pitches, 30 x Large Non Electric Grass Pitches
Riverside Lakes
Horton, Dorset
Opens 1 April
10.1 miles from Bournemouth
33 reviews
94%
would recommend
Family friendly camping, touring and glamping. Onsite animals, fishing and crafts, 20 minutes from Bournemouth.
Pitches: 5 x Non Electric Grass Tent Pitches (Ridgeway), 3 x Electric Grass Tent Pitches (Overview)
Meadow View Country Park
Horton, Wimborne, Dorset
10.3 miles from Bournemouth
Family friendly camping, touring, and glamping with a dog exercise area! 20 minutes to the New Forest.
Pitches: 300 x Non Electric Grass Pitches, Shepherd's Hut (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
25 reviews
100%
would recommend
Family and dog friendly park by Wareham Forest, five minutes to Wareham. Onsite shop, play park and dog wash!
Pitches: 20 x Fully Serviced Block Paved Hardstanding Pitches (Type A), 75 x Electric Grass or Gravel Pitches (Type C)
Setthorns Campsite
New Milton, Hampshire
12.3 miles from Bournemouth
77 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
Muddycreek Campsite
Milford on Sea, Hampshire
Opens 24 July
12.7 miles from Bournemouth
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
Opens 1 May
13.6 miles from Bournemouth
92 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
334 reviews
97%
would recommend
A 5 star New Forest campsite set within 40 acres of countryside, with onsite fishing and a Thai restaurant!
Pitches: 26 x Serviced Hardstanding Pitches, 9 x Fully Serviced Grass Pitches
Aldridge Hill Campsite
Brockenhurst, Hampshire
Opens 21 May
14.3 miles from Bournemouth
21 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
Teddy's Farm
Lymington, Hampshire
Opens 22 May
14.4 miles from Bournemouth
25 reviews
100%
would recommend
Family friendly eco-conscious campsite on a working sheep farm! Five minutes to Lymington and Brockenhurst.
Pitches: 90 x Non Electric Grass Pitches, Bell Tents (Dog Friendly)
Harry's Field
Frogham, Fordingbridge, Hampshire
Opens 22 May
14.6 miles from Bournemouth
Summer New Forest campsite with pitches and bell tents. Onsite coffee truck and Saturday pizza, next door to a pub!
Pitches: 55 x Non Electric Grass Tent/Campervan Pitches, 5 x Non Electric Grass Motorhome Pitches
