Campsites with rock climbing in New Forest National Park

In New Forest National Park, you’ll find over 50 campsites that put you within striking distance of solid climbing, from sandstone crags to boulders tucked beneath the pines. Expect a mix of wild pitches and well-maintained sites, most with toilets, showers, and campfires allowed. Nights start as low as £11, with an average closer to £115. For climbers, top picks like Sweet Hill Farm (142 reviews) get high marks for easy access to rock and quiet surroundings. Camping in Nature at Vallis Veg (57 reviews) and Andrea's Farm Breaks Bell Tent (11 reviews) are favourites for their lush settings and laid-back vibes. Between climbs, trails wind through ancient woodland—watch for ponies, grab a swim, or just listen to the birds. Don’t forget to pack out your rubbish, and check site details for up-to-date facilities before you book.

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Top-rated campgrounds

In New Forest National Park, you’ll find over 50 campsites that put you within striking distance of solid climbing, from sandstone crags to boulders tucked beneath the pines. Expect a mix of wild pitches and well-maintained sites, most with toilets, showers, and campfires allowed. Nights start as low as £11, with an average closer to £115. For climbers, top picks like Sweet Hill Farm (142 reviews) get high marks for easy access to rock and quiet surroundings. Camping in Nature at Vallis Veg (57 reviews) and Andrea's Farm Breaks Bell Tent (11 reviews) are favourites for their lush settings and laid-back vibes. Between climbs, trails wind through ancient woodland—watch for ponies, grab a swim, or just listen to the birds. Don’t forget to pack out your rubbish, and check site details for up-to-date facilities before you book.

97% (239)

Top-rated campgrounds

1. Sweet Hill Farm

94%

(296)

10 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Dorset, South West England

Simple, almost-wild, seaside camping on the Isle of Portland

2. Glamping Retreat & Campsite

95%

(10)

17 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Ryde, England

Retro Staycations near Ryde on the Isle of Wight

3. Camping in Nature at Vallis Veg

99%

(148)

15 units · Tents · Frome, Somerset, South West England

Back-to-basics, natural camping with campfires encouraged and easy walks to the local attractions in Frome

4. Brue Field, Gladwill Farm

1 unit · Glamping · Bruton, England

Reconnect with nature in a peaceful escape away from the hecticness of life. Exclusive to a family group or friends sharing a well equipped field kitchen & dining area in an organic meadow by the River Brue. Wildlife teems in the meadow and the surrounding Stourhead woodlands offering adventures in nature. There are 5 unique living pods with proper beds and creative interiors. A booking includes 2 days use of a natural swimming pond. This is a journey into simple living - not a party venue.

5. Great Cotmarsh Farm

100%

(13)

6 units · Tents, Glamping · Swindon, England

Nature isn't tidy so expect some wilderness when you visit. We manage Great Cotmarsh Farm in a way that helps nature flourish and our small campsite, with panoramic views of the Marlborough Downs, is managed to the same philosophy. Small and quiet, tucked away in the Wiltshire countryside our campsite is arranged around pathways and pitches mown into one of our fields for Spring and Summertime. Come and stay in one of our luxury tipis or bring your own tent, to share our little slice of heaven. Sleep under canvas and enjoy the pleasures of campfires and proper outdoor cooking. We have our own delicious 100% pasture fed lamb and beef to buy for hearty evening meals and can arrange an essentials hamper of locally sourced, organic produce for some starter supplies. When you visit you can say hello to our stunning native breed cattle and sheep and explore our wonderful, species diverse pasture. If you are after the kind of holiday where you can have fun outdoors, nourish yourself with delicious food and discover your connection to nature - Great Cotmarsh Farm is the perfect place to come and stay. Whether you're an outdoor adventurer, foodie fanatic or love touring historic homes and gardens, Wiltshire and the surrounding area has tons on offer and we will provide you with a welcome pack full of useful information. If you want to keep your stay super local, there are footpaths leading off the farm into local meadows and up onto the Marlborough Downs, including access up onto the White Horse Trail. Within walking or quick cycling distance of the farm is the fantastic Broad Town Brewery and Hop Garden where you can enjoy locally brewed ales and street food vendors at the weekends.

6. Stud Farm

100%

(4)

1 unit · Glamping · Brockenhurst, England

A shepherd’s hut on a traditional New Forest farm

Stories from the community

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April

October 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Sweet Hill Farm

Lovely short walk to the lighthouses and great flat ground for camping. The team were super friendly and helpful when are car battery died!

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Angela

October 2025

4 m Class B

With pets

Weekend Trip to Sweet Hill Farm

I have always loved Sweet Hill Farm. It’s a lovely relaxed campsite with sea views and amazing walks nearby. Also, being able to have a camp fire is fantastic. The showers are brilliant too. The only disappointment for me this year is that the compost loos have been replaced with horrible portaloos! Please bring back compost loos, they are so much nicer!

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Mark

September 2025

Tent

1 night at Sweet Hill Farm

This was my first time camping here and I will definitely return again. Whilst SatNav got me most of the way, the directions on Hipcamp made the last little bit of the journey much easier. I was welcomed warmly at the well-stocked little cafe, and given a map to show my how to get to the field I pitched in. The tracks on-site are full of large potholes - so definitely something to be mindful of, especially if you have extremely low-suspension on your car! However, take it slow and easy and all is well here. I had the most amazing view, from where I pitched up, over to Portland Bill lighthouse. Both sunset and sunrise were stunning. Facilities here are extremely basic - but it’s enough for those that simply need to get away from life for a while and sleep under the stars without all the creature comforts of home. Of course, there is a place for being able to have all the mod-cons available, but this is camping the way it should be done! I wasn’t here long enough to speak to any of the other campers, but everyone seemed relaxed and there was no loud music or anything played into the night, meaning I could drift to sleep easily enough at the end of the day. Thank you all.

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Dominic

September 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Sweet Hill Farm

What a great experience! The staff were very friendly and accommodating with an amazing ray of amenities. The showers are basic but really clean and hot, lovely! Such good value for money I would highly recommend this campsite! Thanks guys!

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David

September 2025

Tent

2 nights at Sweet Hill Farm

This was my first time ever camping and I had a great time at this site, it's the perfect mix of rural, real camping with local amenities near enough especially for someone doing camping for the first time. Located right near the coast, it's a beautiful view, excellent facilities including showers and cafe. The only downside is that when I did arrive in the evening there was no one to greet us, even though the cafe should've been open at that time but other than that no complaints, wonderful hosts and would definitely go again.

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Katie

August 2025

Tent

Group trip

4 nights at Sweet Hill Farm

Was a lovely space to camp in a lovely part of the country! There’s a wide range of walks and activities around the area. All the staff were very lovely and created a welcoming, warm atmosphere. We had a lovely time and would generally recommend it!

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Alison

August 2025

4 m pop-up camper

Weekend Trip to Sweet Hill Farm

We had a lovely welcome at the farm. The family all work hard to provide a lovely campsite. Great cafe with some lovely cakes. We had booked a sauna which was amazing the ice bath was fantastic. Fantastic views of Portland Bill and straight onto the coast path from the campsite Lots of room for camping setup and lovely to have the horses in the next field

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Alison

August 2025

4 m pop-up camper

Weekend Trip to Sweet Hill Farm

We had a lovely welcome from Charlotte and some of her family. The site is amazing, lots of fields to suit everyone’s needs. We had a sauna one night which was fabulous and the sauna/ well-being area is beautifully cared for by Daniel who is a brilliant sauna host. The view from the camping fields is amazing, Portland Bill and the wildness of the countryside including the farm’s horses was lovely to wake up to every morning We were lucky enough to have music on one night, which was great fun Would definitely recommend and looking forward to a return trip.

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Ludmy

August 2025

2 nights at Sweet Hill Farm

The site has communal bathrooms for both men and women and very convenient sinks for dishes. Despite having beautiful animals like horses, sheep, and goats, it's very clean and doesn't smell bad. It has beautiful views of the sea, and the people who serve the coffee and sell firewood are very kind. The showers are chargeable (£1 for 3 minutes), and the cold water ones are outside, unprotected, like the ones on the beach; there's no direct access to the sea.

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Hannah

August 2025

Tent

1 night at Sweet Hill Farm

Such an unreal evening! Perfect location, so much freedom and an unreal sunset! Thank you again 🫶🏼

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Eugene

July 2025

Tent

3 nights at Sweet Hill Farm

The campsite is beautifully located, close to the cliffs and the sea and surrounded by fields full of horses. It’s very relaxed and friendly and especially great if you like riding given the onsite equestrian facilities. Not far from Weymouth and if you need anything you can get it in Portland.

Natalie

July 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Sweet Hill Farm

My daughter (5) and I stayed for two nights and it was perfect for us. There was plenty of space for pitches so you didn’t feel on top of each other, and the facilities were great. Clean showers, charging points and the toilets were kept cleaned. It was a short walk to sunset views on the cliffs. And my daughter enjoyed a fab horse ride too, booked through the equestrian centre attached to the site. I have already recommended to friends and we will be back too!

Tent pitches are mown into our beautiful camping meadow.

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Anya

June 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Great Cotmarsh Farm

Great little site with only a few pitches so you can really enjoy some peace and the beauty of the local area! The pizza oven and individual fire pits were a great bonus. Fantastic host who was super responsive and helpful.

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Rebecca

June 2025

7 m Class B

Weekend Trip to Sweet Hill Farm

This is a fantastic campsite - very friendly and relaxed. Spectacular views and walks all around. Staff are lovely can’t wait to come back!

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Nadia

May 2025

Tent

With kids

2 nights at Sweet Hill Farm

Great views and quiet spot. Loved being surrounded by sea and horses. Campsite is very basic but clean and organised.

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Natalie

May 2025

6 m Class B

1 night at Sweet Hill Farm

Lovely welcoming campsite. Easy access to beautiful coastal walks. Horses were a wonderful added bonus. Loved the rural feel. Will defo be coming back.

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Jenni

May 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Sweet Hill Farm

This was such a lovely campsite! Perfectly located so wherever you camp you can see the sea. Gorgeous and easy terrain walks to the lighthouse and into the town. As the campsite offers events on holidays and weekends it brings a lot of atmosphere and a vast array of people. The weekend I went was a single female camping weekend which looked like great fun! If you are a fan of horses and ponies then there are loads in paddocks around the camp. With the chance to have a group hack. I will be staying here again in the future!

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Gitte

May 2025

6 m Class B

1 night at Sweet Hill Farm

Magical place for nearly wild camping with sauna, amazing views and lovely people. Will be returning very soon!

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Oliver

May 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Camping in Nature at Vallis Veg

Absolutely love Thai campsite it's a hidden gem. We've stayed in multiple pitches now and love them all. Great place to take children to experience the closest thing to wild camping without wild camping. Cordelia is super friendly and helpful as well. Would highly recommend.