- Forest Camping
Woodland campsites in Moors Valley County Park and Forest
95% (776) • 1,193 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds in Moors Valley County Park and Forest
Primrose Fields Campsite
1. Primrose Fields Campsite
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(204)
Wareham, England · 15 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Back-to-basics camping in a Dorset hay meadow
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Snelling Farm Campsite
2. Snelling Farm Campsite
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(140)
Wareham, England · 70 units · Tents, Motorhomes
An amazingly green, natural feel and care-free atmosphere near the Dorset coast
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Brig's Farm
3. Brig's Farm
97%
(157)
Bridport, England · 21 units · Tents, Glamping
Family camping with campfires near Charmouth, with sea views and a couple of quirky glamping lorries
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Pack Pony Wild Camp
4. Pack Pony Wild Camp
England · 8 units
This is a unique camping experience, where we walk you to our private ancient woodland with pack ponies, let me tell you all about it..
Dorset is a stunning county, with two Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty and 40% of the county designated National Landscape. It is a complex network of rolling fields, ancient woodlands, pine plantations and the tracks and green lanes that connect them, and we get you right in the middle of it, camping wild in ancient woodland. We take the work out of your walk by not only planning a gorgeous route through heathland and pine plantations, but also with the help of our gorgeous furry friends, Bob and Evie, the pack ponies.
Meander through heathland, woodland & plantation.
Cross sparkling fords, take in distant views.
Visit thatched villages along old smugglers routes.
As wild camping in England is not legal in most places, we have worked with landowners to secure safe and beautiful places to pitch with the ponies. We are lucky enough to have sole permission to camp in a 100 acre ancient woodland, it's completely untouched all year but for our August camps.
Our route is carefully planned, tried and tested to give you the best experience with pack ponies
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The Old Airfield
5. The Old Airfield
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(143)
Burley, England · 114 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
A New Forest airfield that's been overtaken by nature, less than 10 minutes' drive from the coast
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Old Litten
6. Old Litten
99%
(68)
Petersfield, England · 1 unit
Nestled atop a serene hill, this idyllic field offers a perfect escape for campers. Blanketed in lush, green grass, the field stretches out under a vast, clear sky, providing panoramic views of the South Downs National Park. Wildflowers in vibrant hues dot the landscape. As the sun goes down, the sky transforms into a canvas of twinkling stars, untouched by city lights. This remote haven, far from the hustle and bustle, is a sanctuary for those seeking tranquility and a deep connection with nature.
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Woodlands Camping
7. Woodlands Camping
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(110)
Ropley, England · 10 units · Tents, Motorhomes
A back-to-basics campsite in the South Downs National Park
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Harry's Meadow
8. Harry's Meadow
97%
(73)
Fordingbridge, England · 51 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Back-to-basics camping with campfires in a spacious wildflower meadow, set on a beautiful New Forest estate
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Little Hill Farm Camping
9. Little Hill Farm Camping
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Ringwood, England · 50 units
Come and stay at Little Hill Farm, sleep where the stars shine bright and awake to the sound of birds singing, plus the wildlife who regularly visit, deer, badgers, foxes and rabbits.
Little Hill Farm has a modern toilet and shower block and is approximately 12 acres of level grass land with hedged and treed boundaries. Our site is for tents only and all pitches are non-electric.
There is an area divided into several paddocks with water stand pipes and then a large recreation area for games such as rounders, football, kite flying, cricket etc.
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Bridgewood Camping - Woodland camps
10. Bridgewood Camping - Woodland camps
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(36)
Sherborne, England · 4 units · Tents, Glamping
Nearly wild woodland camping in Dorset
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Harry's Field New Forest
11. Harry's Field New Forest
92%
(60)
Fordingbridge, England · 63 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Family-friendly, traditional New Forest camping with a pub next door and footpaths leading directly from the gateway
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Tom's Field (New Forest)
12. Tom's Field (New Forest)
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(44)
Fordingbridge, England · 40 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Small, family-run camping in the New Forest National Park, brought about by popular demand
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Ninham Country Holidays
13. Ninham Country Holidays
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(38)
Shanklin, England · 16 units · Tents, Motorhomes
A stunning, family-friendly campsite on the stunning, family-friendly Isle of Wight
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Hincknowle Cider Apple Farm Camping
14. Hincknowle Cider Apple Farm Camping
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(7)
England · 9 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Welcome to our peaceful 190 acres of glorious Dorset countryside. Here we operate a working farm where we grow apples for award-winning cider makers, along with keeping a range of animals. We are also well located for the Jurassic Coast, with Bridport ten minutes away and West Bay Beach within a 15 minute drive.
Our location is perfect for those wanting to immerse themselves in the outdoors, whilst enjoying a relaxing break. We have a limited amount of pitches, along with a communal barn for unwinding (and sheltering from the unpredictable English weather). Both families and dogs are welcome too
Facilities onsite include toilets and showers. There is also a communal barn with an equipped kitchen, seating, table tennis, darts and more. We also offer wood-fired pizza during peak season, with licensed premises too!
For grabbing something to eat, we have The Half Moon just a ten minute walk away. A Lidl is also a five minute drive away for picking up any essentials.
9 x Non Electric Grass Pitches
Spacious 10m x 10m grass pitches without electric. Suitable for tents or campervans up to 6m in length.
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Southover Woods Wild Camping
15. Southover Woods Wild Camping
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(101)
Dorchester, England · 8 units
Nearly wild camping in a vast Dorset woodland
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Muddycreek Farm (New Forest)
16. Muddycreek Farm (New Forest)
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(151)
Milford On Sea, England · 40 units
A 28 day August pop-up, offering traditional Hampshire camping on a New Forest Pony farm
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Wytch Wood Camping
17. Wytch Wood Camping
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(86)
Crewkerne, England · 3 units · Tents, Motorhomes
A small, quiet, eco-friendly campsite on a working sheep farm
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Hollington Park Glamping
18. Hollington Park Glamping
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(12)
Woolton Hill, England · 5 units
Pod and bell tent glamping in woodland on the edge of the North Wessex Downs
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Walnut Farm Glamping
19. Walnut Farm Glamping
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(39)
Bridport, England · 7 units
Cosy en-suite yurts with acres of space, campfires, a hot tub and wild swimming on site.
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Strive Glamping
20. Strive Glamping
100%
(1)
Dorchester, England · 5 units
Strive Glamping offers a unique holiday experience in a beautiful meadow surrounded by woods and wildlife. Keeping life simple and looking after the environment are central to the ethos of the woods.
The woodlands extend to over 60 acres, nestled in Dorset countryside. Only 20 minutes from the Jurassic Coast, and connected by numerous bridleways and footpaths to both local and national walks, it is perfectly positioned for a wonderful break.
Our pretty paddock surrounded by fields contain 5 beautiful classic 5 meter Bell tents.
Glamping is 20 minutes’ drive from Dorchester in Dorset
Half an hour’s drive to the Jurassic Coast and Weymouth harbour
Woodland walks accessed from the pitches, trout fishing next door
Whether you’re looking for a couples’ getaway or a weekend meet-up with a large bunch of pals, you’ll find what you’re looking for at Strive Glamping at Southover Woods, With more than 60 acres of private woodland and meadow, and the perfect view of a stunning sunset.
No matter whether there are two of you or 6 of you, you’ll have plenty of space and privacy. Each comes with two camping beds with mattresses, two bedside tables and lamps, carpeting and rugs, outdoor seating and a travel cot if requested on booking. If you’re quiet at night, the chances are you’ll get to hear owls a-hooting and may even see elusive deer flitting through the trees.
Direct from the pitches, you can walk for miles on an extensive network of footpaths in Southover Woods, connecting up with the long-distance Hardy Way and Dorset Jubilee Trail. Keen angers can head right next door to the well-stocked trout pools at Wessex Fly Fishing. The Southover Woods owners also organise bushcraft sessions, yoga, forest bathing and woodland games please see activities listed.
Just so you’re aware, the Bell Tent pitches are down a long and bumpy track that can get muddy, and there will be some fetching and carrying of gear required from your vehicles.
Situated in the heart of Southover Woods is the amazing Chloe at Birchbark Events. Chloe offers a full range of activities including bushcraft and survival, Foraging, Wellness, Yoga, Team Building, events catering for children, families, large groups and survival specialists.
Birchbark Events tailor events around you.
Bushcraft is the practice of outdoor skills, studying and developing the understanding, in order to not only survive but thrive in nature.
Fire lighting and management, Tools of the trade, Shelter building and camp craft, Axe and knife skills, Water purification, Natural navigation, Tree identification, Whittling, knots and ropes and Access to Wooodland play area.
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Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
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Sharon
5 days ago
Tent
Bridgewood is such a special place to visit for camping. It strikes the perfect balance between wild camping and being close enough to people to feel safe. Such a wonderful experience and easy to locate! Sarah and Paul were so helpful and accommodating, and gave me such a welcoming tour around the grounds when I arrived.
I'll definitely be planning another visit back there soon.
Thanks so much for having me!
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Ciara
2 weeks ago
Tent
Beautiful land to camp on, nice and quiet and private! Loved having the field to ourselves
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Sofiia
3 weeks ago
Tent
Fantastic place, very lovely host and everything you need to relax and enjoy! Will definitely come back!
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Alexander
3 weeks ago
Tent
We were very happy with our stay here. We were greeted warmly and given a tour before being left in peace for the stay. There was everything we needed and an honesty box for the horsebox of essentials they had kindly thought of. We particularly appreciated the trollies made available to take our stuff from the car to the plot. Admittedly we felt we had the best spot and overall we loved it and would definitely recommend.
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Ed
3 weeks ago
Tent
With pets
amazing camp site ! loved it loved it loved it loved it
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James
3 weeks ago
Tent
With kids
Wonderful evening out on Old Litten, will return! Everything you could need provided on site.
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Toni
April 2026
Tent
With pets
Another great long weekend spent at old litten. If you like to have peace and quiet and lovely views. Lovely get back to basics camping, our dog loves it.
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kara
April 2026
Tent
Lovely private spot, Charlotte is a great host and the amenities are second to none.
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Eugene
April 2026
Tent
If you like the occasional night getting away from it all in an “almost” wild camp, try Old Litten. It’s quiet, secluded, you get it all to yourself and it has spectacular views of the South Downs.
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Lauren
April 2026
Tent
We loved how secluded & quiet the clearing was. We were on plot 6, and we just loved being right next to the woods but then also having a lot of nice green space plus It was sheltered from the wind. Lastly, the shower was great! It had really good pressure and was nice and hot. 100% would recommend! :)
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Jack
April 2026
7 m campervan
Lovely spot for a simple camp! Very friendly owner and lots of lovely walks nearby!
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Jed
April 2026
5 m car
Great stay at Woodlands, beautiful setting and a real back to nature feel. It will be on my list of places to go back to!
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Oscar
October 2025
Tent
Group trip
Charlotte’s land was a brilliant spot perfectly located with a beautiful view. Had everything we needed for our one night stay and we had a great time thanks to it.
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Ian
October 2025
Tent
With pets
What an incredible find!
Lovely views, lovely people nearby and the host was so friendly and welcoming.
We will absolutely be back!
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Geert
October 2025
Tent
A truly beautiful place to stay – so charming and full of character. And then there’s Charlotte, the hostess: such a warm and welcoming person, with a genuine passion that shines through in her wonderful camper spot. The surrounding region is perfect for both walking and gravel riding. For food and drinks, head to the pub just around the corner (“The Pub with No Name” aka The White Horse). It’s incredibly authentic and serves excellent cuisine.
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Victoria
October 2025
5 m Class B
What an amazing spot in nature! This was an incredible getaway, such a quiet and natural space with birds, surrounded by trees and the very nearby woodlands which are covered in mushrooms, more than we could count! It was so peaceful, we loved the natural space and eco-friendly touches. We definitely want to return again! It was magical!
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Abi
October 2025
5 m car
Really great site. Managed really well. Amazing spot in the woods and plenty of space between yourself and other campers.
Firepits are provided and you can buy wood for fires if you need.
There are some great walks nearby and plenty of stargazing!
Would really recommend this site. Had a really wonderful weekend here.
(There is a closing time of 7pm which is to be aware of and not being able to enter after that point so just something to be aware if traffic or travelling far after work.)
The toilets, eco and flushing, were really good. Didn't use the showers so cant say!
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Ross
October 2025
Tent
Lovely site for nearly wild camping, had the place all to ourselves, and the view was incredible. Charlotte was a lovely and helpful host, would definitely recommend.
If it helps anyone find the site in future, the what3words is ///deeper.perfumes.hiked
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Katie
October 2025
Tent
With pets
We very much enjoyed the peace and quiet of the location. Rustic and basic, very much as advertised.
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Sally
September 2025
Tent
With pets
Quiet, sheltered and peaceful spot. Great location for using as a base to explore North Hampshire villages and walking trails. Was lovely in The Clearing - so much so we stayed on for an extra night! Facilities are rustic/simple (head torch needed to use the toilets day and night!) but they do the job as long as you’re prepared to get back to basics!
See moreMoors Valley County Park and Forest camping guide
Notable campgrounds
- Best for peace and quiet: Back of Beyond has grass pitches, hard-standing, glamping options, and wild camping in the woods. It’s adults-only, plus there’s a dog park and lake.
- Best for a family camping holiday: Red Shoot Camping Park is less than a 20-minute drive, within the New Forest National Park, and has self-catering huts, kids’ play areas, and a family pub right next door.
- Best for riverside camping: Woolsbridge Manor Farm has spacious tent and caravan pitches, all within walking distance of the park.
Tips for snagging a campsite
- Campsites and caravan sites near Moor Valley can book up quickly, especially in July and August, and during school holidays. Early bookings are essential—up six months in advance for the most popular sites.
- You will need to pay a deposit to secure your campsite reservation; some sites ask for the full payment prior to arrival.
- Be sure to check seasonal opening and closing dates, which vary by campsite. Many campsites open from March through October only.
When to go
Summer is peak season, but Moors Valley fills up with families on weekends and school holidays throughout the year. Make an early start if visiting at these times and book activities in advance to avoid disappointment. Walking and cycling are possible year-round, but other activities depend on the season. The steam railway runs from May through early September, while fishing on the lake is permitted from June through March.
Know before you go
- Moors Valley County Park and Forest is located in Hampshire, just west of the New Forest National Park. It’s about a 20-minute drive or bus ride from Bournemouth.
- You can explore the park on foot or rent a bike.
- The park has a café, kiosk, gift shop, and Visitor Centre.
- Moors Valley has several accessible trails, and wheelchairs and mobility scooters available to hire.
