95% (2.2K) • 1,053 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Poole
Farrs Meadow
1. Farrs Meadow
96%
(141)
7.9km from Poole · 31 units · Tents, Glamping
A charming Dorset campsite overlooking the Stour Valley and a short walk from both the river and the market town of Wimborne Minster
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£35
/ night
Camp Hartland
2. Camp Hartland
94%
(66)
12km from Poole · 40 units
Traditional camping on the Isle of Purbeck with campfires allowed and a pub next door
Pets
Showers
Potable water
from
£25
/ night
Primrose Fields Campsite
3. Primrose Fields Campsite
97%
(204)
17km from Poole · 15 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Back-to-basics camping in a Dorset hay meadow
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£12
/ night
Charisworth Farm
4. Charisworth Farm
97%
(99)
18km from Poole · 37 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
A spacious campsite in a traditional parkland setting, with campfires allowed and farm animals to meet
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£24
/ night
Fernwood Glamping (New Forest)
5. Fernwood Glamping (New Forest)
100%
(21)
20km from Poole · 2 units
Secluded, peaceful glamping on the edge of the New Forest
Showers
Campfires
Potable water
from
£80
/ night
Snelling Farm Campsite
6. Snelling Farm Campsite
99%
(140)
21km from Poole · 70 units · Tents, Motorhomes
An amazingly green, natural feel and care-free atmosphere near the Dorset coast
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£20
/ night
Frome Meadow Campsite
7. Frome Meadow Campsite
93%
(167)
23km from Poole · 114 units
A magical riverside retreat near Dorset’s Jurassic Coast
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£14
/ night
Southover Wood and Camping
8. Southover Wood and Camping
95%
(100)
24km from Poole · 18 units · Tents, Glamping
Nearly wild camping in a vast Dorset woodland
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£12
/ night
Harry's Field New Forest
9. Harry's Field New Forest
92%
(60)
25km from Poole · 63 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Family-friendly, traditional New Forest camping with a pub next door and footpaths leading directly from the gateway
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£32
/ night
Croft Cottage Camping
10. Croft Cottage Camping
98%
(80)
26km from Poole · 12 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Small-time camping with a family-friendly buzz, a walk away from the beautiful New Forest
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
from
£32
/ night
Muddycreek Farm (New Forest)
11. Muddycreek Farm (New Forest)
95%
(151)
27km from Poole · 40 units
A 28 day August pop-up, offering traditional Hampshire camping on a New Forest Pony farm
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£15
/ night
Maple Field Camping
12. Maple Field Camping
92%
(26)
27km from Poole · 30 units
Wildflowers, birds and butterflies abound at this traditional tent camping pop-up on the Hampshire-Dorset border
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from
£15
/ night
Tom's Field (New Forest)
13. Tom's Field (New Forest)
99%
(44)
28km from Poole · 40 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Small, family-run camping in the New Forest National Park, brought about by popular demand
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£35
/ night
Teddy's Farm
14. Teddy's Farm
99%
(154)
29km from Poole · 95 units · Tents, Glamping
Family-friendly pop-up camping in the heart of the New Forest.
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£12
/ night
Harry's Meadow
15. Harry's Meadow
97%
(73)
30km from Poole · 63 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Back-to-basics camping with campfires in a spacious wildflower meadow, set on a beautiful New Forest estate
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£31
/ night
Haddon Copse Farm
16. Haddon Copse Farm
99%
(49)
32km from Poole · 11 units · Tents, Glamping
Simple camping and glamping in an unspoilt location with glorious views of the Dorset Downs
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from
£14
/ night
Holyrood Farm Campsite
17. Holyrood Farm Campsite
97%
(33)
33km from Poole · 50 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Wild camping half a mile from Shaftesbury
Spectacular views over the Blackmore Vale
Campfires allowed
As is the setting: small and secluded Holyrood Farm Campsite is in Dorset countryside overlooking the Blackmore Vale, within easy walking distance of the pubs and shops of Shaftesbury. It's close to several good footpaths for walking too. 10 minute walk to the famous Gold Hill.
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£25
/ night
Dorset Farm Camping @ Dewflock Farm
18. Dorset Farm Camping @ Dewflock Farm
100%
(21)
35km from Poole · 12 units
Shepherd's huts and bell tents on the farm with a prime location between historic Dorchester and seaside Weymouth
Showers
Campfires
Wifi
from
£90
/ night
Caalm Camp
19. Caalm Camp
100%
(27)
35km from Poole · 6 units
Caalm by name, calm by nature. This blissfully chilled-out Dorset hideaway promises a relaxing stay for all
Showers
Campfires
Wifi
from
£156
/ night
ShelleyOaks Farm Camping New Forest
20. ShelleyOaks Farm Camping New Forest
100%
(42)
39km from Poole · 5 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Family-friendly camping on a Hampshire farm, edging the New Forest National Park.
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from
£20
/ night
95% (2.2K) • 1,053 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Poole
Farrs Meadow
1. Farrs Meadow
96%
(141)
7.9km from Poole · 31 units · Tents, Glamping
A charming Dorset campsite overlooking the Stour Valley and a short walk from both the river and the market town of Wimborne Minster
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£35
/ night
Camp Hartland
2. Camp Hartland
94%
(66)
12km from Poole · 40 units
Traditional camping on the Isle of Purbeck with campfires allowed and a pub next door
Pets
Showers
Potable water
from
£25
/ night
Primrose Fields Campsite
3. Primrose Fields Campsite
97%
(204)
17km from Poole · 15 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Back-to-basics camping in a Dorset hay meadow
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£12
/ night
Charisworth Farm
4. Charisworth Farm
97%
(99)
18km from Poole · 37 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
A spacious campsite in a traditional parkland setting, with campfires allowed and farm animals to meet
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£24
/ night
Fernwood Glamping (New Forest)
5. Fernwood Glamping (New Forest)
100%
(21)
20km from Poole · 2 units
Secluded, peaceful glamping on the edge of the New Forest
Showers
Campfires
Potable water
from
£80
/ night
Snelling Farm Campsite
6. Snelling Farm Campsite
99%
(140)
21km from Poole · 70 units · Tents, Motorhomes
An amazingly green, natural feel and care-free atmosphere near the Dorset coast
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£20
/ night
Frome Meadow Campsite
7. Frome Meadow Campsite
93%
(167)
23km from Poole · 114 units
A magical riverside retreat near Dorset’s Jurassic Coast
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£14
/ night
Southover Wood and Camping
8. Southover Wood and Camping
95%
(100)
24km from Poole · 18 units · Tents, Glamping
Nearly wild camping in a vast Dorset woodland
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£12
/ night
Harry's Field New Forest
9. Harry's Field New Forest
92%
(60)
25km from Poole · 63 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Family-friendly, traditional New Forest camping with a pub next door and footpaths leading directly from the gateway
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£32
/ night
Croft Cottage Camping
10. Croft Cottage Camping
98%
(80)
26km from Poole · 12 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Small-time camping with a family-friendly buzz, a walk away from the beautiful New Forest
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
from
£32
/ night
Muddycreek Farm (New Forest)
11. Muddycreek Farm (New Forest)
95%
(151)
27km from Poole · 40 units
A 28 day August pop-up, offering traditional Hampshire camping on a New Forest Pony farm
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£15
/ night
Maple Field Camping
12. Maple Field Camping
92%
(26)
27km from Poole · 30 units
Wildflowers, birds and butterflies abound at this traditional tent camping pop-up on the Hampshire-Dorset border
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from
£15
/ night
Tom's Field (New Forest)
13. Tom's Field (New Forest)
99%
(44)
28km from Poole · 40 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Small, family-run camping in the New Forest National Park, brought about by popular demand
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£35
/ night
Teddy's Farm
14. Teddy's Farm
99%
(154)
29km from Poole · 95 units · Tents, Glamping
Family-friendly pop-up camping in the heart of the New Forest.
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£12
/ night
Harry's Meadow
15. Harry's Meadow
97%
(73)
30km from Poole · 63 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Back-to-basics camping with campfires in a spacious wildflower meadow, set on a beautiful New Forest estate
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£31
/ night
Haddon Copse Farm
16. Haddon Copse Farm
99%
(49)
32km from Poole · 11 units · Tents, Glamping
Simple camping and glamping in an unspoilt location with glorious views of the Dorset Downs
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from
£14
/ night
Holyrood Farm Campsite
17. Holyrood Farm Campsite
97%
(33)
33km from Poole · 50 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Wild camping half a mile from Shaftesbury
Spectacular views over the Blackmore Vale
Campfires allowed
As is the setting: small and secluded Holyrood Farm Campsite is in Dorset countryside overlooking the Blackmore Vale, within easy walking distance of the pubs and shops of Shaftesbury. It's close to several good footpaths for walking too. 10 minute walk to the famous Gold Hill.
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£25
/ night
Dorset Farm Camping @ Dewflock Farm
18. Dorset Farm Camping @ Dewflock Farm
100%
(21)
35km from Poole · 12 units
Shepherd's huts and bell tents on the farm with a prime location between historic Dorchester and seaside Weymouth
Showers
Campfires
Wifi
from
£90
/ night
Caalm Camp
19. Caalm Camp
100%
(27)
35km from Poole · 6 units
Caalm by name, calm by nature. This blissfully chilled-out Dorset hideaway promises a relaxing stay for all
Showers
Campfires
Wifi
from
£156
/ night
ShelleyOaks Farm Camping New Forest
20. ShelleyOaks Farm Camping New Forest
100%
(42)
39km from Poole · 5 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Family-friendly camping on a Hampshire farm, edging the New Forest National Park.
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from
£20
/ night
Top camping destinations around Poole
Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
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Nick
September 2025
Tent
David was an amazing host, extremely helpful and gave excellent advice. Facilities are not luxurious but erfectly adequate and what you want from a remotr campsite. Even though the wind blew hard we were well protected.
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Fiona
September 2025
8 m Class A
With pets
Lovely spacious site. Loos and showers immaculately clean.
Christina was super helpful recommending bike rides and lending us an an OS map. The real clincher though was the easy access to the neighbouring woodland/forest for dog walking.
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Dave
September 2025
Tent
Loved staying here for 5 nights. The views are amazing, the limited pitches mean that everyone has private space and you don’t feel on top of each other. The bathrooms and washing facilities are great and the sun heated water was always perfect temperature.
Something to make it feel even more private would be to really encourage meadow flowers or longer grass between the pitches to allow the private paths to each tent to feel extra special and allow for the space to feel even more private and hidden from the other tents.
A hidden gem!
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andrew
August 2025
Tent
With kids
A very spacious campsite with well-maintained composting facilities. The scenic drive down to the site is beautiful, and the clear night skies make it perfect for stargazing. Martins and owls were active both day and night, adding to the atmosphere. On some alternate nights, music played nearby from around 10 pm to 4 am. While noticeable, it was at a consistent and tolerable volume, and importantly, it wasn’t accompanied by disruptive behaviour.
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Kelly
August 2025
Tent
With kids
I love camping on Christina's land. Some may think it's very basic with portaloo's ( always smell nice and are always clean) and porta- showers ( which are lovely and hot and clean) but for us it's perfect especially for the kids and dog- not a phone in sight. We have camped there three times and will definitely be returning. Christina can not do enough for you, and always greeted with a smile.
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Felix
August 2025
Tent
Lovely small campsite with a very generous flat pitch for our tent. We had a wonderful stay with lovely walks along the stour and close to Sherborne and Shaftesbury which are picturesque little towns. Amenities were good with hot showers and washing up area. We did not take advantage of the organic food available to buy, but a very nice touch. Would definitely return for another stay.
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Sarah
August 2025
Tent
With pets
Great campsite, friendly owner!
We stayed a couple of weeks ago, and have already returned since, and plan to again in a few weeks.
Great location. Highly recommend 👌🏼
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nigel
August 2025
Tent
With kids
I loved it really peaceful 10 minute drive to tesco and shops lots of space for children to play really nice farm animals horses and cows
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Carree
August 2025
5 m Class B
With kids
Fantastic campsite, heavenly amount of space, great atmosphere and brilliant facilities 😊👍
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Stuart
August 2025
Tent
Lovely site, 3 open fields to just choose your spot. Eco loos and 2 bathrooms, had to wait a few minutes at times but not an issue. Great cafe on site with very friendly staff. We walked along the old tram line and the river walk into Wareham which was beautiful and it’s an easy 15 minute walk to the pub for dinner. Will definitely be back next August 😊
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Kyle
August 2025
Tent
With kids
Absolutely loved it, such a great spot, amazing vibe, super chill. Can't say a bad word about the place.
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Billy
August 2025
Tent
With pets
A very warm and friendly welcome. A lot of space to find a pitch, easy access to water, clean toilets and very clean showering facilities.
Zero complaints and we will 100% return again.
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Duncan
August 2025
Tent
Fantastic views over the valley. Clean toilet and showers. It was lovely and quiet and we could fully relax and unwind. A short walk into Shaftesbury where there are plenty of pubs and places to eat. We had a great time and will be back.
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Ieva
August 2025
Tent
With kids
Both me and my son absolutely loved our mini getaway, the campsite is such a hidden gem. You can travel by foot in the nearby area if you follow the public footpath as you leave the campsite, plenty of cafes, pubs and shops which is great!
Also fire pits and wood available which is always a bonus, highly recommend this campsite to everyone and will be returning 😊
Jason was super helpful upon arrival too. Thanks for having us!
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Dan
August 2025
Tent
The campsite is spacious and in a good location. Showers are great, toilets are a bit basic (portaloos) but cleaned regularly so wasn't really an issue. A nice peaceful weekend thanks!
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Chey
August 2025
5 m Class B
With pets
I camped in my camper van, so to be honest, I didn't require the use of the many facilities available.
However, top marks for site tidiness, and the arrival too, a friendly and warm greeting.
It was great to see night time fires like some medieval encampment, the off the ground fire pits (available for hire) along with kindling and wood were very much in use. But along with the fires , health and safety was also provided for, buckets of water and ash bins specifically for safety. I mention this as the summer has turned all grass land into savannahs.
The publicly accessible forestry commission land was wonderful for walking my dog at all times of the day.
I will be returning.
Its a wonderful site, run by people who choose to infuse the very ground with that of laughter and fun times. What a great legacy to leave on our earth.
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Alan
August 2025
Tent
Friendly welcome, lots of space. Great campfire kits.
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Eder
August 2025
Tent
With kids
We loved every moment everything was organized and clean. Cristiane is a fantastic host, and so is her team.
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Caroline
August 2025
5 m Class B
With pets
Bill and Helen are so lovely and accommodating. A very ebullient and energetic couple. They rallied all the campers together on our last night to play volleyball as the site was closing for the season the next day. There’s a volleyball and badminton net in the middle of the field with rackets etc supplied if you just want a fun knock up. There pitch sizes are great are really generously spaced out. Loved the llamas and the fresh hen eggs that Helen left out for grabs one morning.! Couldn’t fault this place. We will be back.
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Tomas
August 2025
Tent
We had a fantastic stay at this campsite! The grounds were clean, well-kept, and perfectly set up for a relaxing getaway. From the moment we arrived, we felt welcome. The helpful lady at reception went out of her way to make sure we had everything we needed, from directions to local walks to tips on the best spot for sunset—she really made things easy for us.
And then there was the funny guy on the team—he kept us laughing with his stories and jokes, and really added to the friendly atmosphere. It felt less like staying at a campsite and more like being part of a little community.
All in all, a brilliant place to stay—friendly staff, great facilities, and good vibes all round. We’ll definitely be back!
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Campsites near Poole guide
Where to go
Isle of Purbeck
Forming the southern coast of Poole Harbour, the Purbeck peninsula is fringed by steep limestone cliffs and spectacular coastal walks. Hike across the sea cliffs of Old Harry Rocks, discover the atmospheric ruins of Corfe Castle, or admire the views from the Swanage steam railway. Camping along the peninsula takes you back to nature, whether staying in a forest lodge or parking your motorhome on a working farm.
Jurassic Coast
West of Purbeck, Dorset’s UNESCO-listed Jurassic Coast—so-called for the dinosaur fossils found on its beaches—stretches all the way to Orcombe Point. The coastal hikes here are some of the most impressive in the UK, with soaring cliffs, crumbling castle ruins, and sandy coves. Marvel at landmarks such as the Durdle Door, stay at ocean-view campsites along the way, and don’t forget to sample the region’s famous ale, a staple in local pubs.
Cranborne Chase
Escape to the countryside in the Cranborne Chase and West Wiltshire Area AONB, just a 30-minute drive north of Poole. Enjoy leisurely walks or bike rides through the downlands, admire wildflowers and rare orchids, and camp amid patchwork farmlands. To the north, the ancient stone circle of Stonehenge is within day-trip distance, while to the south, the Moors Valley Country Park and Forest is a favorite for families.
When to go
May through October has the most pleasant weather for camping in Poole, and the beaches draw big crowds in July and August. Be sure to book ahead if you plan to visit at this time. Winter campers can keep Poole on their itinerary, too. Temperatures rarely drop below freezing and sunny days are still common—just swap your tent for a motorhome or caravan.
Know before you go
- Poole has several camping and outdoors stores where you can pick up supplies for your camping trip.
- Poole has public transport links to many of the surrounding towns and attractions, but it is handy to have your own transport, especially if staying at rural campsites.
- Most campsites require advance booking, and many ask for the full payment in advance. Be sure to check opening dates, as many campsites close in the winter months.
- Wild camping is illegal throughout Dorset.