- Forest Camping
Woodland camping near Swanage
96% (720) • 264 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Swanage
Primrose Fields Campsite
1. Primrose Fields Campsite
97%
(204)
18km from Swanage · 15 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Back-to-basics camping in a Dorset hay meadow
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£12
/ night
Snelling Farm Campsite
2. Snelling Farm Campsite
99%
(140)
23km from Swanage · 70 units · Tents, Motorhomes
An amazingly green, natural feel and care-free atmosphere near the Dorset coast
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£20
/ night
Southover Wood and Camping
3. Southover Wood and Camping
95%
(100)
27km from Swanage · 18 units · Tents, Glamping
Nearly wild camping in a vast Dorset woodland
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£12
/ night
Muddycreek Farm (New Forest)
4. Muddycreek Farm (New Forest)
95%
(151)
30km from Swanage · 40 units
A 28 day August pop-up, offering traditional Hampshire camping on a New Forest Pony farm
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£15
/ night
Fernwood Glamping (New Forest)
5. Fernwood Glamping (New Forest)
100%
(21)
31km from Swanage · 2 units
Secluded, peaceful glamping on the edge of the New Forest
Showers
Campfires
Potable water
from
£80
/ night
Teddy's Farm
6. Teddy's Farm
99%
(154)
34km from Swanage · 95 units · Tents, Glamping
Family-friendly pop-up camping in the heart of the New Forest.
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£12
/ night
Harry's Field New Forest
7. Harry's Field New Forest
92%
(60)
37km from Swanage · 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
8. Croft Cottage Camping
98%
(80)
38km from Swanage · 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
Tom's Field (New Forest)
9. Tom's Field (New Forest)
99%
(44)
40km from Swanage · 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
Maple Field Camping
10. Maple Field Camping
92%
(26)
41km from Swanage · 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
Harry's Meadow
11. Harry's Meadow
97%
(73)
43km from Swanage · 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
Bridgewood Camping - Woodland camps
12. Bridgewood Camping - Woodland camps
97%
(33)
46km from Swanage · 5 units · Tents, Glamping
Nearly wild woodland camping in Dorset
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£30
/ night
ShelleyOaks Farm Camping New Forest
13. ShelleyOaks Farm Camping New Forest
100%
(42)
49km from Swanage · 5 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Family-friendly camping on a Hampshire farm, edging the New Forest National Park.
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from
£20
/ night
Benville Manor Camping
14. Benville Manor Camping
98%
(24)
54km from Swanage · 15 units · Tents, Motorhomes
We set up our campsite to be a unique place where guests could be as close to nature as possible, while retaining some of the basic comforts of home. Think wildflower meadow with hot showers!
We've gone for ultimate peace and tranquility, with a very limited number of pitches mown into the wildflowers with lots of space between. Our remote site is far from roads or light pollution, making for serene starry nights around the firepit.
The camping meadow is bordered by woodlands, a small nature reserve, and the gardens of a stunning Tudor manor house, all of which you're free to explore.
Nestled in a remote and picturesque corner of West Dorset, the campsite is within easy reach of some of the South West's most stunning spots, from world-famous fossil beaches to neolithic hill-forts.
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£13
/ night
Ninham Country Holidays
15. Ninham Country Holidays
100%
(38)
55km from Swanage · 16 units · Tents, Motorhomes
A stunning, family-friendly campsite on the stunning, family-friendly Isle of Wight
Pets
Electrical hookup
Showers
from
£14
/ night
Walnut Farm Glamping
16. Walnut Farm Glamping
97%
(39)
56km from Swanage · 8 units
Cosy en-suite yurts with acres of space, campfires, a hot tub and wild swimming on site.
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from
£116
/ night
Wytch Wood Camping
17. Wytch Wood Camping
99%
(86)
68km from Swanage · 21 units · Tents, Motorhomes
A small, quiet, eco-friendly campsite on a working sheep farm
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£16
/ night
Brig's Farm
18. Brig's Farm
97%
(157)
69km from Swanage · 21 units · Tents, Glamping
Family camping with campfires near Charmouth, with sea views and a couple of quirky glamping lorries
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£13
/ night
Pop Up Outwest
19. Pop Up Outwest
100%
(11)
77km from Swanage · 33 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Back to basics, summer-only camping in a farmer’s field in Wiltshire
Pets
Campfires
Water hookup
from
£15
/ night
Woodlands Camping
20. Woodlands Camping
97%
(104)
79km from Swanage · 10 units · Tents, Motorhomes
A back-to-basics campsite in the South Downs National Park
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£27
/ night
96% (720) • 264 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Swanage
Primrose Fields Campsite
1. Primrose Fields Campsite
97%
(204)
18km from Swanage · 15 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Back-to-basics camping in a Dorset hay meadow
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£12
/ night
Snelling Farm Campsite
2. Snelling Farm Campsite
99%
(140)
23km from Swanage · 70 units · Tents, Motorhomes
An amazingly green, natural feel and care-free atmosphere near the Dorset coast
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£20
/ night
Southover Wood and Camping
3. Southover Wood and Camping
95%
(100)
27km from Swanage · 18 units · Tents, Glamping
Nearly wild camping in a vast Dorset woodland
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£12
/ night
Muddycreek Farm (New Forest)
4. Muddycreek Farm (New Forest)
95%
(151)
30km from Swanage · 40 units
A 28 day August pop-up, offering traditional Hampshire camping on a New Forest Pony farm
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£15
/ night
Fernwood Glamping (New Forest)
5. Fernwood Glamping (New Forest)
100%
(21)
31km from Swanage · 2 units
Secluded, peaceful glamping on the edge of the New Forest
Showers
Campfires
Potable water
from
£80
/ night
Teddy's Farm
6. Teddy's Farm
99%
(154)
34km from Swanage · 95 units · Tents, Glamping
Family-friendly pop-up camping in the heart of the New Forest.
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£12
/ night
Harry's Field New Forest
7. Harry's Field New Forest
92%
(60)
37km from Swanage · 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
8. Croft Cottage Camping
98%
(80)
38km from Swanage · 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
Tom's Field (New Forest)
9. Tom's Field (New Forest)
99%
(44)
40km from Swanage · 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
Maple Field Camping
10. Maple Field Camping
92%
(26)
41km from Swanage · 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
Harry's Meadow
11. Harry's Meadow
97%
(73)
43km from Swanage · 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
Bridgewood Camping - Woodland camps
12. Bridgewood Camping - Woodland camps
97%
(33)
46km from Swanage · 5 units · Tents, Glamping
Nearly wild woodland camping in Dorset
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£30
/ night
ShelleyOaks Farm Camping New Forest
13. ShelleyOaks Farm Camping New Forest
100%
(42)
49km from Swanage · 5 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Family-friendly camping on a Hampshire farm, edging the New Forest National Park.
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from
£20
/ night
Benville Manor Camping
14. Benville Manor Camping
98%
(24)
54km from Swanage · 15 units · Tents, Motorhomes
We set up our campsite to be a unique place where guests could be as close to nature as possible, while retaining some of the basic comforts of home. Think wildflower meadow with hot showers!
We've gone for ultimate peace and tranquility, with a very limited number of pitches mown into the wildflowers with lots of space between. Our remote site is far from roads or light pollution, making for serene starry nights around the firepit.
The camping meadow is bordered by woodlands, a small nature reserve, and the gardens of a stunning Tudor manor house, all of which you're free to explore.
Nestled in a remote and picturesque corner of West Dorset, the campsite is within easy reach of some of the South West's most stunning spots, from world-famous fossil beaches to neolithic hill-forts.
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£13
/ night
Ninham Country Holidays
15. Ninham Country Holidays
100%
(38)
55km from Swanage · 16 units · Tents, Motorhomes
A stunning, family-friendly campsite on the stunning, family-friendly Isle of Wight
Pets
Electrical hookup
Showers
from
£14
/ night
Walnut Farm Glamping
16. Walnut Farm Glamping
97%
(39)
56km from Swanage · 8 units
Cosy en-suite yurts with acres of space, campfires, a hot tub and wild swimming on site.
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from
£116
/ night
Wytch Wood Camping
17. Wytch Wood Camping
99%
(86)
68km from Swanage · 21 units · Tents, Motorhomes
A small, quiet, eco-friendly campsite on a working sheep farm
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£16
/ night
Brig's Farm
18. Brig's Farm
97%
(157)
69km from Swanage · 21 units · Tents, Glamping
Family camping with campfires near Charmouth, with sea views and a couple of quirky glamping lorries
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£13
/ night
Pop Up Outwest
19. Pop Up Outwest
100%
(11)
77km from Swanage · 33 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Back to basics, summer-only camping in a farmer’s field in Wiltshire
Pets
Campfires
Water hookup
from
£15
/ night
Woodlands Camping
20. Woodlands Camping
97%
(104)
79km from Swanage · 10 units · Tents, Motorhomes
A back-to-basics campsite in the South Downs National Park
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£27
/ night
Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
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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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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!
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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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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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Sean
August 2025
Tent
With kids
Quiet, lovely place.
Very off grid. Nice toilets and showers. Good recycling and bins. Great location.
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Joana
August 2025
With kids
Amazing stay with beautiful views. The tent is equipped with everything you need and beds are comfortable.
The environment is very calm and pizza night really is a success, not only the pizza's are very nice but you get to know the other people staying - amazing if you have kids as they start playing together.
We had an amazing time and would definitely return and recommend the stay.
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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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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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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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Kelly
August 2025
7 m Class A
Beautiful site. Excellent facilities and friendly approachable staff. Will definitely stay again A***********
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Byron
August 2025
Tent
With kids
A big open field, simple and affordable. The bathroom where clean and the person who checked us in was so nice. The woods behind the camp space was really lovely for walks. On the bank holiday weekend, loads of kids. WE had a such a great time with fires at night and adventure in the day. Dorsett is a great spot for loads of family activities, like monkey world and the beaches.
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Steven
August 2025
Tent
Beautiful site and wonderful hosts. Such a relaxing place to stay with pitches nicely far apart. Very private and peaceful. Thank you!
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