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Top-rated campgrounds in Wareham Forest
Primrose Fields Campsite
1. Primrose Fields Campsite
97%
(227)
Wareham, England · 20 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Back-to-basics camping in a Dorset hay meadow
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Sweet Hill Farm
2. Sweet Hill Farm
94%
(316)
Isle Of Portland, England · 10 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Simple, almost-wild, seaside camping on the Isle of Portland
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Berries Farm Camping
3. Berries Farm Camping
99%
(38)
England · 30 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Berries Farm Camping is a small eco-friendly family-run campsite, located in the heart of West Dorset Countryside. We are situated at the top of Lyme Regis, on the A3052.
Set amongst 5 acres of picturesque farmland, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and within walking distance to Charmouth, which is part of the World Heritage Coast.
With your own spacious camping spot, enjoy the panoramic views of the rolling hills of Lyme Regis. We provide generous grass only pitches for tents and camper-vans. These are unpowered sites. Unfortunately we cannot accommodate for caravans.
Nearby attractions include the Jurrasic Coast, quaint market towns and local pubs serving farm fresh food and local seafood. Enjoy River Cottage HQ for a cookery course and get a taste of local cuisine. Also near by is Lyme Regis driving range, golf course and foot-golf.
If you fancy exploring Lyme Regis, take the park and ride which is within a short walking distance South of the farm. If walking is more your thing, there is an abundance of local footpaths including the south west coastal path, with Lyme Regis just 1 mile away.
Our amenities include flushing toilets and hot water shower blocks. A designated space is avaliable for washing dirty dishes. Be advised that only cold water is provided. BBQ's are permitted; however, they must raised off the ground to prevent damage to the grass. Bricks will be provided for this purpose. Please note that campfires are now allowed at this time. Please feel free to bring your pets, but bear in mind there will be sheep on the farm.
Our “what3words” for Berries farm is:
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Postcode: DT7 3UE (this will NOT take you directly to the farm, please follow the ''what3words'' above)
Latitude, Longitude: 50.740819, -2.936091
You’ll share 5 acres of land surrounded by a further 15 acres of beautiful hillside farmland for you to enjoy.
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The Daggles Campsite
4. The Daggles Campsite
100%
(3)
Leigh, England · 1 unit
Simple, off-grid family camping on a lush dairy farm in deepest Dorset
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Snelling Farm Campsite
5. Snelling Farm Campsite
99%
(147)
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
6. Brig's Farm
97%
(164)
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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Little Eden Riverside Campsite
7. Little Eden Riverside Campsite
99%
(73)
England · 27 units · Tents, Motorhomes
A very warm welcome to our guests at Little Eden, a restful and relaxing, riverside campsite for tents and campervans with grass pitches. We’re in a great spot if you love fishing, kayaking, gorge walking, cycling, seasides, fossil hunting, wild swimming, fell running, bird watching, archaeology or even Viking history!
We are 9 miles from the mystical Glastonbury Abbey and Tor and directly on a Sustrans 33 cycle path route. The River Brue runs alongside the campsite with damsel flies fluttering by and kingfishers darting back and forth. We are on the Somerset levels so the sunsets are amazing as well as night time stargazing. We have a private, wooden jetty where you can launch your own paddle board. It’s a perfect get away for campers and nature lovers. Bring your own raised BBQs and logs or buy firewood on site. A family run campsite around 30 miles south of Bristol on the banks of the River Brue, it has a relaxed vibe and we try to keep things simple and straight forward. It’s ideal for doing some day trips nearby, then lighting the BBQ and playing Frisbee (games box you are most welcome to use). Shower and toilet, drinking water, washing-up sink in garden kitchenette.
Our big sister site is just 4 miles away, and the café bar at 'Wall Eden Farm' serves fantastic coffee, cake, and family-made Somerset cider. If looking for classic countryside pub meal The Duck at Burtle and The Bird at Westhay are local favourites, be sure to book! Burnham on Sea close by has great fish and chips, a sandy beach, a pier and promenade if you like salty fingers and sandy toes.
*DIRECTIONS* Little Eden Adventures is on Goole Maps
Postcode takes you within 200 meters of campsite, look for white house with flagpole on stone bridge over river. What3words master.musical.titles.
Our grandmother and her 5 sisters grew up milking cattle on the land. It’s steeped in history and archaeology. Bring your fishing rod as there are bream and roach in the River Brue. The site is a dream for cyclists.
Electric vehicle charging at Wall Eden Farm with a Farmshop stocked with essential supplies, Moonshine and sweet treats. Sorry no pets as livestock in neighbouring fields.
Big Adventures and Little Moments
Warmest Wishes, Team Little Eden
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Goren Farm
8. Goren Farm
100%
(100)
Seaton, England · 8 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Nearly wild camping in Devonshire wildflower meadows
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Stowford Manor Farm Campsite
9. Stowford Manor Farm Campsite
88%
(49)
Trowbridge, England · 51 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
We are a family run farm situated in the beautiful Frome valley. The farm has a range of interests from the traditional Jersey milking cows to a community of workshops used by local craftsmen. The cafe serves cream teas from Easter to the end of September and pizzas are sold in evenings during the summer months.
Ours is a small family run camp site with the River Frome on one side, next to the medieval buildings of Stowford Farm. The river is suitable for fishing, boating, swimming and paddling. Historic Bradford-on-Avon is only a 5 minute drive and the City of Bath 15 minutes. For those who enjoy more rural pleasures, 200 metres from the campsite Farleigh Hungerford boasts the only river swimming club in the country, and you can become an instant member for a very small fee.
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Stockbridge View Campsite
10. Stockbridge View Campsite
94%
(106)
Stockbridge, England · 62 units · Tents, Motorhomes
A simple campsite in the Test Valley, just a 15-minute walk from Stockbridge
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Bredy Farm
11. Bredy Farm
88%
(71)
Bridport, England · 31 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Back-to-basics camping on a Dorset farm with a party vibe at weekends
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The Dorset Hideaway
12. The Dorset Hideaway
90%
(5)
Bridport, England · 6 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Rural family run site in the heart of the Dorset country side just a couple miles from the Jurassic coast.
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Forest Edge Camping & Glamping
13. Forest Edge Camping & Glamping
100%
(32)
Sidbury, England · 18 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
A welcoming and wild-ish camping and glamping site on the edge of a forest in East Devon
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Crooked Willows Farm
14. Crooked Willows Farm
90%
(35)
Wimborne. Dorset, England · 10 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Adults-only, back-to-basics camping on a Dorset farm
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Wookey Farm
15. Wookey Farm
98%
(189)
Wookey, England · 44 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Eco-friendly, campfire-friendly, family-friendly camping on the farm – plus Somerset's famous Wookey Hole caves on the doorstep
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Electrical hookup
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Spring Hill Wild Camping
16. Spring Hill Wild Camping
96%
(98)
Andover, England · 15 units
Spring Hill Wild Camping is a camping site set in the beautiful Hampshire village of St Mary Bourne. Within easy walking distance of the two local pubs, the well stocked village shop and a pick-your-own fruit farm with cafe and play areas.
The campsite aims to be a low impact, environmentally friendly site, providing only the basic necessities for camping; well maintained toilets and clean water.
If you are looking for hot showers and a pool, this is not the campsite for you. If you are looking for beautiful views, countryside walks and open fires Spring Hill Wild Camping is the campsite for you.
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Oakhill Camping and Caravanning
17. Oakhill Camping and Caravanning
100%
(5)
England · 3 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Based on the Beautiful Mendip Hills in Somerset we can offer spacious pitches, 2 self contained cabins (2 adults only without pets). The campsite is child and dog friendly, on bus route to Bath and Wells. We have a village shop and Village Cafe open 2 days a week. Adjoining the field we have a recreational field including park and the fabulous Oakhill Inn serves fantastic food including takeaway pizza and Burgers.
We accept tents, Motorhomes and campers and we have the option of grass or hardstanding pitches on or off of electric.
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Electrical hookup
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Paddington Farm
18. Paddington Farm
94%
(31)
Glastonbury, England · 20 units · Tents, Motorhomes
A simple campsite at the foot of Glastonbury Tor
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In Nature Camping
19. In Nature Camping
Christchurch, England · 100 units
Dog-friendly pop-up site in a spacious ten-acre field
A 10-minute drive from beaches and 15 minutes from Milford on Sea
Whether you’re paddleboarding on local beaches, pursuing outdoor activities in the New Forest or mooching around the nearby towns, there’s a great balance between civilisation and peaceful countryside at In Nature Camping, part of Coast & Country Camping Club in Hampshire
Under a mile from the edge of the New Forest National Park and 10 minutes’ drive away from beaches, there’s lots on the agenda here: days at the beach, visits to nearby historic towns and properties as well as shopping in local villiages.
There’s a microbrewery 10 minutes' walk away, which serves drinks like small-cask beer, handcrafted ales and ‘unfined’ beer. A five-minute drive away, there’s another café with pick-your-own farm produce activities.
The closest beaches for strolls, snoozes, swimming and the likes are Avon beach (10 minutes), Highcliffe beach (10 minutes) Barton-on-sea beach (10 minutes). As for interesting local towns with shops and cafés, make your way to Highcliffe (five minutes), Christchurch (10 minutes), New Milton (five minutes) and Milford on Sea (15 minutes). The main road from Lyndhurst to the coast runs just a short distance from the field, making it nice and easy to access local attractions.
What about the place you’ll be calling home for your Hampshire holiday? Off-grid, it’s very much a wildlife haven. Try your hand at self-sufficiency (barbecues and firepits are allowed, weather conditions permitting) or grab your meals locally.
There are four hot showers, six toilets and two washing-up sinks for those of you who decide to dust off the old camp stove and try cooking under the stars.
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Charisworth Farm
20. Charisworth Farm
98%
(107)
Blandford, England · 10 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
A spacious campsite in a traditional parkland setting, with campfires allowed and farm animals to meet
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Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
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Mate
2 weeks ago
Tent
Group trip
We've really enjoyed this camp, amazing location, friendly and helpful owner. The camp had plenty of space. Having an entrace to the forest is a huge plus. The facikuties were great too. There is nothing I can complain about, only recommend the place
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Lesley
2 weeks ago
Tent
Nice you be able to choose your pitch in a lovely meadow right by access to the river. Controlled amount of people camping so it felt nicely spaced out between campers.
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Simon
2 weeks ago
Tent
Lovely, friendly campsite. Lots of space, excellent, clean facilities and very friendly owners. I loved the rustic showers….lots of space to get changed and dried!!
I love that you can just choose your own pitch, to suit what you like, rather than be allocated one.
Great location just outside Wool/Wareham.
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Dominic
2 weeks ago
Tent
With kids
Excellent campsite. Amenities spotless. Really nice pitch under the big oak trees. Great base to explore.
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Max
2 weeks ago
Tent
Kind host, good view, very quiet site in a very nice area.
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Thomas
2 weeks ago
Tent
The campsite was clean a visitors mostly respectful. Remember to bring your 50p for the shower and liked the set up.
Unfortunately, there was a group who were making loads of noise all night on the second day. It would be cool if someone was around to get them to turn it down or maybe a number to call. Just some feedback to consider.
Other than that had a great stay and would recommend.
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Rebecca
2 weeks ago
3 nights at Forest Edge Camping & Glamping
Lovely grassy pitch in a beautiful meadows - lovely clean facilities. Some traffic noise but not a deal breaker.
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Rob
2 weeks ago
4 m campervan
With pets
Clean, tidy and well spaced out. I’m 6ft 2 and found the showers quite tight in head room. Apart from that, great place! Would book again.
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Anna
2 weeks ago
Tent
The facilities are well maintained, there is even a freezer for campers and a small coffeeshop. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay, walked 1 hour to the seafront which was amazing for fossils.
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Deep
3 weeks ago
3 m rooftop tent
With kids
Just as good as the first stay,always a delight staying here
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Paul
3 weeks ago
Tent
Hi, been 3 times to primrose fields and loved every time!! Very helpful and friendly as soon as you pull up. It’s got everything you need and lots of space too
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Jamie
3 weeks ago
Tent
Management are nice and helpful and aware. The field is soft and relatively even. Some areas are shaded, which is good to avoid baking yourself and your things. The shaded area is within audible distance of a main road, however. The showers have better water pressure than most houses. The toilets are standard porta-loos. There are various recycling bins and a place to donate unwanted or broken camping equipment for re-use, which is a great. I booked this place because it was the cheapest in the area, but it far exceeded expectations. I think the only real downside is that next door is an active farm, so if you are vegan beware there are sheep grazing there. Unfortunately almost every campsite in the UK is in the same situation. I would stay there again.
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Stefan
3 weeks ago
5 m campervan
Sehr schöner Campingplatz. Sehr ruhig und sauber. Toiletten, Duschen und Waschbecken waren tip top. Nächstes Jahr komme ich wieder.
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Stephen
3 weeks ago
Tent
With kids
A lovely large field, mostly flat, with tall trees to the west, so the setting sun doesn't bake your tent all evening. Hosts are very friendly and helpful.
Facilities - all clean and serviceable and located at the site entrance:
Toilets are Portaloos, plenty of them.
There are 4 handbasins (unscreened).
There are 3 showers in cubicles, which at times resulted in queues.
Hot coal bins for BBQs.
Drinking water points across the site.
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Carmen
3 weeks ago
Tent
Group trip
Christina and the gang were fab. Very friendly and helpful. Amenities were kept spotless. Spacious campsite, back to basics. Love camping here.
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Liz
3 weeks ago
Tent
With pets
Situated in a great spot with lovely views across the valley.
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Jacqueline
3 weeks ago
Weekend Trip to Forest Edge Camping & Glamping
If you're looking to relax and soak up nature this is a beautiful spot on the edge of the forest. We stayed in a Bell Tent with lovely extras with some nice fruit tea bags and sugar stir sticks. Everything looked brand new.
Very clean showers and toilet blocks - modern and fresh.
Nothing was too much trouble - don't normally camp but I would have been happy for a week with a good book but sadly could only stay one night :-(
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Phil
3 weeks ago
Tent
Group trip
Great location, facilities and atmosphere. Never disappoints. Andy was really helpful in getting us in, and it was much appreciated.
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Hew
3 weeks ago
Tent
Fantastic site - such a wonderful place to spend the night. I can't wait to come back!
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Wesley
3 weeks ago
4 m campervan
With pets
Great spot good walks would recommend
Good cafe sausage and Bacon bap was great
See moreWareham Forest camping guide
Notable campgrounds
- Best for a 5-star camping experience: Wareham Forest Tourist Park has grass pitching for tents and powered hard-standing sites for caravans and motorhomes. There’s also a heated swimming pool and children’s playground on-site and a country pub within walking distance.
- Best for caravans and motorhomes: Birchwood Touring Park has a choice of grass, hard-standing, and gravel pitches, all with direct access to the forest trails. Electric hook-ups and TV aerials are available too.
- Best for peace and quiet: Wooders Campsite has spacious grass pitches, bell tents for hire, and fire-pits, set on a rural working farm.
Tips for snagging a campsite
- Holiday parks and caravan sites can book up quickly, especially in July and August, and during school holidays. Book at least three months in advance if you plan to visit at this time.
- 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. Some campsites open from Easter through October, while others stay open year-round.
When to go
Summer is peak season in Wareham Forest, and parking can fill up quickly—make an early start to snag a spot. Outdoor activities are possible year-round, but the woodlands are particularly photogenic in the autumn months, with their ever-changing canopy of fall foliage. Wildlife watching is often most rewarding in the early morning and early evening.
Know before you go
- Wareham Forest is located in central Dorset, about a 20-minute drive west of Poole. Trains run from Poole to Wareham (a 10-minute journey), from where it’s a half-mile walk to the forest.
- There is free parking at Sika Trail, Woolsbarrow, Stroud Bridge, and Sugar Hill, all with direct access to Wareham Forest.
- Many trails at Wareham Forest are accessible for wheelchairs and strollers.
