Campsites with swimming near Bournemouth, Dorset

Welcome to Hipcamp, the ultimate camping resource for outdoor enthusiasts! If you're looking for camping near Bournemouth, England, with a preference for swimming, you've come to the right place. We have over 3100 options available specifically near Bournemouth, England, for campers who enjoy swimming. With options as low as £10 per night and an average price of £23 per night, you're sure to find something that fits your budget. Some of our top campsites with swimming near Bournemouth include Sweet Hill Farm (66 reviews), South Dean Camping (40 reviews), and Tomkins Farm (34 reviews). You'll also find popular facilities like cooking equipment, pet-friendly accommodations, and showers. And if you're looking for more activities to enjoy, we have options for fall fun, snow sports, and climbing. So pack your swimsuit and get ready for an unforgettable camping experience near Bournemouth, England!

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Top-rated campgrounds near Bournemouth

Welcome to Hipcamp, the ultimate camping resource for outdoor enthusiasts! If you're looking for camping near Bournemouth, England, with a preference for swimming, you've come to the right place. We have over 3100 options available specifically near Bournemouth, England, for campers who enjoy swimming. With options as low as £10 per night and an average price of £23 per night, you're sure to find something that fits your budget. Some of our top campsites with swimming near Bournemouth include Sweet Hill Farm (66 reviews), South Dean Camping (40 reviews), and Tomkins Farm (34 reviews). You'll also find popular facilities like cooking equipment, pet-friendly accommodations, and showers. And if you're looking for more activities to enjoy, we have options for fall fun, snow sports, and climbing. So pack your swimsuit and get ready for an unforgettable camping experience near Bournemouth, England!

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Top-rated campgrounds near Bournemouth

1. Sweet Hill Farm

94%

(296)

48km from Bournemouth · 10 units · Tents, Motorhomes

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

2. The T Barn

99%

(90)

111km from Bournemouth · 17 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping

Bell tents and shepherd’s huts with hot tubs on a picturesque Cotswolds farm near Cirencester

3. Hardyes Countryside Camping

98%

(43)

48km from Bournemouth · 35 units · Tents, Motorhomes

Camping in a Dorset field between Dorchester and the Jurassic coast.

4. Higher Roddon Farm

108km from Bournemouth · 1 unit · Glamping

Duncan and Alexis live here with their young family and we want to continue to improve the biodiversity of the farm alongside building a sustainable farm business incorporating luxury rural accommodation and grass-fed beef and lamb. We are lucky enough to have a wide variety of wildlife on our farm including tawny and barn owls, deer, buzzards, pheasants, swallows, bullfinches, fieldfares and numerous bats, butterflies and beetles! Take a look at our Wildlife page. We follow a grass-fed, low input, regenerative agriculture philosophy. This means that (apart from our bulls, rams and boars which have to be bought in to prevent in-breeding) all of our animals are born on the farm. They stay with their mothers’ as long as possible growing well on their mothers’ milk and our beautiful grass. Apart from our pigs, all of our animals are only fed grass from the farm or hay (from our species rich hay meadows) in winter. We believe this is more sustainable, gives us a minimal carbon footprint and provides our animals with the best possible lives.

5. Luna Domes

100%

(9)

148km from Bournemouth · 8 units · Glamping

High-end glamping with hot tubs in the Garden of England

6. Buckland Farm Camping

95%

(21)

95km from Bournemouth · 12 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping

Dog-friendly camping on the edge of the Blackdown Hills

7. Small Trees Campsite

97%

(38)

36km from Bournemouth · 33 units · Tents, Motorhomes

A small, campfire-friendly and dog-friendly campsite with approachable hosts

8. Southwood Park Estate

93%

(7)

70km from Bournemouth · 12 units · Glamping

Southwood park estate is a beautifully manicured and peaceful destination for those who want to get back to nature and still have all of the home comforts that they are used to. We are at the foot of the South Downs, and only 8 minutes drive from Chichester and the Good Wood Estate We are family and pet friendly site. All bookings come with cooked breakfasts for each guest per day as well as a large log / lighters pack for each day!

9. Hastingford Fishery Glamping

100%

(8)

146km from Bournemouth · 4 units · Glamping

Searching for a peaceful holiday/short break without kids underfoot? Ramble along to Hastingford Fishery, an adults-only shepherd's hut and fishing site set in a scenic lakeside setting less than five minutes’ drive from the East Sussex village of Hadlow Down and 20 minutes from Royal Tunbridge Wells. This site should suit couples or singles wanting to 'get away from it all' and also fishing fans down to the ground. It’s got several fishing lakes to choose from with lots of different species, so settle down on the banks with rod in hand and while away a few hours (or days) in quiet contemplation, waiting for something to bite. But please note, the site is not for 'competition anglers' although there are plenty of good sized carp around. and asks anyone fishing to only use barbless hooks, and for fish to be returned to the lake quickly after being caught.Not the fishing type? Chill out in and around your secluded hut, or there’s plenty to entertain in a leisurely fashion: paths wind around the lakes and through copses/shaws (as this is the High Weald) plus through the local countryside. There are spectacular views towards the South Downs National Park from the top lakes. A spring-fed lake is also on site to cool off in with some wild swimming. Lots of bird life around, with feeders outside each hut and waterfowl visitors to the lakes.When it comes to eats, pick up or have supplies delivered from supermarkets or takeaways in Uckfield, Heathfield or Crowborough or take a drive to Buxted Park for some posh food or pubs in Blackboys, Crowborough, Ringles Cross, 5 Ash Down, Rotherfield, or Buxted (it'll take about 10 minutes to drive to any of these). Lots of sample menus in huts.

10. Gurt Yurts

100%

(23)

92km from Bournemouth · 9 units · Tents, Glamping

Off the beaten track on top of the Mendips in an area of outstanding natural beauty. A mixture of four acres of wild woodland, orchard and field set on a hillside. Our Yurt is set up in the trees giving you peaceful seclusion and a clear view across the sea to Wales and the mountains of the Brecon Beacons. A huge range of activities are possible or you can lie in the hammock with a good book. We have very friendly dogs and rescue chickens who may come and visit. Wild deer wander past in the early morning mist and the odd buzzard picks an argument with a bunch of crows but nothing much else should disturb you. We moved here after an 18 month search 8 years ago. It was close to everything we wanted and we've spent some time getting a bit closer.

11. Park Farm Campsite

98%

(24)

93km from Bournemouth · 3 units · Tents, Motorhomes

Off-grid pitches on an organic farm – with a sauna on site

12. The High Nature Centre

92%

(19)

145km from Bournemouth · 14 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping

A stay at The High Nature Centre is sure to reinvigorate the soul as only a sojourn by the sea can

13. Paddington Farm

93%

(29)

74km from Bournemouth · 20 units · Tents, Motorhomes

A simple campsite at the foot of Glastonbury Tor

14. Tomkins Farm

96%

(164)

133km from Bournemouth · 42 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping

Relaxed camping beside a lake on an East Sussex farm, with alpacas, llamas, and camels

15. Beryl's Campsite

97%

(38)

138km from Bournemouth · 5 units · Tents, Motorhomes

A secret, secluded campsite with wonderful views down to Start Bay

16. Red Sky at Night Campsite

99%

(35)

141km from Bournemouth · 11 units · Tents, Motorhomes

If you’re lucky, you’ll get to see at least one of the amazing sunsets at Red Sky at Night Campsite near Monmouth – but if you don’t, there’s mighty compensation in the shape of the spectacular views from just about everywhere on the site. And of course, on clear nights, the night skies are diamond-bright with stars - we are under one of Wales' Dark Sky Reserves! This family-run camping field on a livestock farm is managed on very laidback lines. Pitch up wherever you like and feel free to park by your tent (weather permitting). Raised campfires are allowed and you can hire firepits and grills (the owners sell local eggs & sausages) and buy bags of wood & kindling. You can bring your dogs too (take them for walks in the adjoining woods) but just be sure to keep them on a lead. Kids are certainly carefully looked after here. Get a fact sheet on arrival and join mini-campers in wildlife hunts through the trees, looking out all the while for buzzards and red kites. Round and about the site, your offspring can entertain themselves on rope swings, making dens and following a mini-tractor course across the camping field. There’s also a football pitch. Wild camping this may be (there’s no electricity on site, please note) but there are two nicely designed compost loos and a covered sink areas with fresh water tap. So bring your guitar, light that fire, break out the barbecue and enjoy the chilled vibe.

17. Walnut Farm Glamping

97%

(39)

60km from Bournemouth · 8 units · Glamping

Cosy en-suite yurts with acres of space, campfires, a hot tub and wild swimming on site.

18. Glamping Retreat & Campsite

95%

(10)

49km from Bournemouth · 17 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping

Retro Staycations near Ryde on the Isle of Wight

19. Camp Couture

100%

(17)

143km from Bournemouth · 4 units · Tents, Glamping

We Have 10 acres, 5 of which is woodland. Each let has its own private area with seating table and fire pit some of our let’s have either a hammock or swinging chair Tent pitches are in the woodland which also have their own private area with table chairs hammock fire pit and a camp kitchen to share. We have friendly residents of Alpaca, sheep, a goat and peacocks and chickens that you are welcome to feed with the supplied food. We have a local pub you can walk to across farmers fields about a 20 minute ramble. South Molton, a 3 minute drive away, has a small artisan market voted the best in the UK

20. Bredy Farm

87%

(63)

59km from Bournemouth · 31 units · Tents, Motorhomes

Back-to-basics camping on a Dorset farm with a party vibe at weekends

Camper favorites near Bournemouth

Top-rated campgrounds reviewed by the Hipcamp community.

Paddington Farm

93%

(29)

74km from Bournemouth · 20 units · Tents, Motorhomes

A simple campsite at the foot of Glastonbury Tor

Tomkins Farm

96%

(164)

133km from Bournemouth · 42 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping

Relaxed camping beside a lake on an East Sussex farm, with alpacas, llamas, and camels

Beryl's Campsite

97%

(38)

138km from Bournemouth · 5 units · Tents, Motorhomes

A secret, secluded campsite with wonderful views down to Start Bay

Red Sky at Night Campsite

99%

(35)

141km from Bournemouth · 11 units · Tents, Motorhomes

If you’re lucky, you’ll get to see at least one of the amazing sunsets at Red Sky at Night Campsite near Monmouth – but if you don’t, there’s mighty compensation in the shape of the spectacular views from just about everywhere on the site. And of course, on clear nights, the night skies are diamond-bright with stars - we are under one of Wales' Dark Sky Reserves! This family-run camping field on a livestock farm is managed on very laidback lines. Pitch up wherever you like and feel free to park by your tent (weather permitting). Raised campfires are allowed and you can hire firepits and grills (the owners sell local eggs & sausages) and buy bags of wood & kindling. You can bring your dogs too (take them for walks in the adjoining woods) but just be sure to keep them on a lead. Kids are certainly carefully looked after here. Get a fact sheet on arrival and join mini-campers in wildlife hunts through the trees, looking out all the while for buzzards and red kites. Round and about the site, your offspring can entertain themselves on rope swings, making dens and following a mini-tractor course across the camping field. There’s also a football pitch. Wild camping this may be (there’s no electricity on site, please note) but there are two nicely designed compost loos and a covered sink areas with fresh water tap. So bring your guitar, light that fire, break out the barbecue and enjoy the chilled vibe.

Walnut Farm Glamping

97%

(39)

60km from Bournemouth · 8 units · Glamping

Cosy en-suite yurts with acres of space, campfires, a hot tub and wild swimming on site.

Glamping Retreat & Campsite

95%

(10)

49km from Bournemouth · 17 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping

Retro Staycations near Ryde on the Isle of Wight

Camp Couture

100%

(17)

143km from Bournemouth · 4 units · Tents, Glamping

We Have 10 acres, 5 of which is woodland. Each let has its own private area with seating table and fire pit some of our let’s have either a hammock or swinging chair Tent pitches are in the woodland which also have their own private area with table chairs hammock fire pit and a camp kitchen to share. We have friendly residents of Alpaca, sheep, a goat and peacocks and chickens that you are welcome to feed with the supplied food. We have a local pub you can walk to across farmers fields about a 20 minute ramble. South Molton, a 3 minute drive away, has a small artisan market voted the best in the UK

Bredy Farm

87%

(63)

59km from Bournemouth · 31 units · Tents, Motorhomes

Back-to-basics camping on a Dorset farm with a party vibe at weekends

Recent reviews from the Hipcamp 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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Lee

September 2025

5 m Class B

Weekend Trip to Red Sky at Night Campsite

Brilliant site if you want minimal and peaceful, with great views. Chloe was super helpful and fast to respond, and attention to detail on the site is impressive (I loved the washing up shed!) . Will go back!

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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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Bob

August 2025

3 m Class B

Weekend Trip to Tomkins Farm

Friendly welcome. Good space. Hot water in wash up and showers. Weather changed so I baled one day early so didn't get to try their Saturday night pizzas which sounded fab!

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William

August 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Tomkins Farm

Phil, family, and staff made us all feel extremely welcome (especially the kids). The showers and facilities were great 😅. The breakfast rolls and the pizzas were really tasty and very handy as we had a lot of rain on one day 😋. Having a forest play area for kids as well as llamas nearby makes it an ideal family camp site.

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Niome

August 2025

Tent

With pets

3 nights at Red Sky at Night Campsite

brilliant campsite went for 2 nights, was ment to be 3 but had no clothes left, but anything you needed chloe was there within the hour, peaceful feild with brilliant views, brilliant for dogs that are well behaved. The kids loved all the stuff they could do including tree swings,playground and the mud kitchen, the forest walk is so lovely to walk through brilliant campsite would recomend only 2-3 days just coz theres no showers but still a very good campsite, would defuntely go again

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Ade

August 2025

With pets

2 nights at Southwood Park Estate

We enjoyed our stay at The camp surroundings are well maintained, what I noticed is that no annoying flies buzzing around when sitting out and while cooking!. The host and people on site are very helpful and friendly. One night we needed help with lighting a camp fire and they were so quick to respond. The facilities in the camp are a bonus, if the weather is nice you won't get bored. Ladies toilets were okay my kids complained about the men's!!

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Damian

August 2025

Tent

With kids

2 nights at Paddington Farm

This was good trip. The campsite is large and open so you can pick any spot you like. There is a place for a campfire in the middle of the field with some seats. There is drinking water on site and the toilets are very decent with toilet paper and soap provided. There is a shop where u can get wood, vegies, cold drinks and other bits (soft drinks only) The staff running the site are very friendly. There is showers on site with hot water and fairly good pressure. There is lots of green fields and a few local attractions. We did the Glastonbury Tor. I recommend doing it in the evening when the sun goes down. Be careful tho, it's quite steep so wear good shoes. On the farm itself you can see rabbits, lamas and goats. If you walk up the hill a bit you might see larga large herd of bulls who turned out to be very friendly (if you feed them some grass, but be careful, it's a bull). We were also lucky to see army planes and helicopters doing a very low fly by above the camping site. Very impressive. Overall we had a good time and it was a cheap little holiday.

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Nuala

August 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Small Trees Campsite

Friendly and free tea in the morning! Very laid back atmosphere. Great for families.

Chris

August 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Tomkins Farm

Have stayed here before and would again. Really well organised from logs to food, good facilities including the open air showers. staff all really friendly. space is perfectly located for walk (to lots of well placed pubs) pitches are large and no space is very far from the facilities. if i had one request for next time it would be better coffee but that’s a bit picky! really good, reasonable camp for couples and families.

Dan

August 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Small Trees Campsite

This is a lovely campsite. Excellent shower and toilet facilities. Lovely touch with Tea &Coffee in the morning too. Owners really nice and approachable. Would highly recommend 👍

Enjoying the lush green surroundings of the camp area on the provided hammock

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Josh

August 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Camp Couture

Had a really great time camping at Camp Couture. The facilities were fantastic, lots of space and beautiful setting. Nick was a brilliant host, help us move our stuff to our pitch and was friendly throughout. Would 100% recommend!

Carree

August 2025

5 m Class B

With kids

2 nights at Paddington Farm

Paddington farm is amazing, such a beautiful place with a great ethos and purpose, met some truly lovely people, facilities were brilliant, will be returning ❤️

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Charlotte

August 2025

5 m Class B

Weekend Trip to Park Farm Campsite

Absolute gem of a place. Zoe was so welcoming and sorted me out with some wood for the fire pit as well. Clean facilities and beautiful views. Felt very safe as a solo camper. Will definitely be back!

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Owen

August 2025

Tent

With kids

4 nights at The T Barn

We had a really lovely stay at the T-Barn! The site is in a peaceful, beautiful location with a thoughtful layout that offers a real sense of privacy. The facilities were clean, well-maintained, and perfectly in keeping with the relaxed, off-grid feel of the place. We really appreciated the light-touch hosting style – it made the experience feel calm and connected to nature. A real highlight for our kids was watching the cows wander past each day – such a treat and a unique part of the stay. One thing to note: the listing currently says “no pets,” which was one of the main reasons we chose it (as a family with small children, we specifically look for dog-free sites). However, there were several dogs on site during our visit, and one in particular was quite disruptive. It didn’t change how much we enjoyed our time overall, but it felt important to mention for others who might be relying on that detail. All in all, T-Barn is a beautiful, welcoming place, and we’d happily recommend it – and hope to return again ourselves.

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Meeru

August 2025

Tent

With kids

1 night at Small Trees Campsite

Nice and good location and good space love to see again

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Jassey

August 2025

Tent

1 night at Tomkins Farm

Hot water in shower and sinks. Drinking water a bit cloudy. Lovely and peaceful. Nice walks nearby. Quite surreal with the camels in the distance! Alpacas were sweet but a little far for petting. Not windy as sheltered location. A very large area with many pitches near alpacas, the camels or trees as you prefer. Completely safe and enclosed. Manager came to offer firewood which is available at any time for the permanent fire pits. Bring your own logs