Camping in Wareham Forest

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Wareham Forest

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12 top campsites in Wareham Forest

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The Blue Pool

8 units · Glamping5 acres · Wareham, Dorset

Treehouses on the edge of Dorset’s Blue Pool

Southover Woods and Camping

15 units · Glamping, Tents59 acres · South West England, Dorset

Nearly wild camping in a vast Dorset woodland

Crooked Mead Farm

1 unit · Motorhome, Tent5 acres · England

4 acres of land tucked away down a long driveway. We have 2 acres of private woodland and a pretty lake stocked with carp. We have the golf club next door with good food wine and beer! Also the best Chinese restaurant and takeaway! We also have the bridal way. Ferndown town centre is great for shopping and a good range of cafes, pubs and shops.

Ower Farm - Yurt, Pod & Wagon

3 units · Glamping2 acres · England

Rustic glamping on a farm overlooking Poole Harbour

Camp Hartland

50 units · Tents6 acres · South West England, Dorset, Wareham

Traditional camping on the Isle of Purbeck with campfires allowed and a pub next door

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West Holme Glamping, Dorset

6 units · Glamping20 acres · South West England, Dorset, Wareham

West Holme Glamping is a micro-site with pre-erected bell tents in the Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Just the job for romantic mini-breaks or holidays for small families, it's set in 20 acres, so there’s plenty of privacy and lots of space to roam around. The bell tents here come equipped with a double bed, rugs, picnic tables, lanterns, a gazebo and a gas barbecue. The three showers and three toilets are shared between six tents.. You'll just need to bring your own bed linen and towels or add them to your booking. You can explore the area by car – medieval castles, beaches, National Trust sites and the Jurassic Coast are all less than half an hour’s drive away. Durdle Door and Lulworth Cove are 20 minutes' drive away. Pretty market towns like Dorchester (also 30 minutes) or seaside resorts like Swanage (20 minutes) are all worth a mosey, while historic Wareham has Saxon town walls and riverside churches to explore. The sandy beaches of Studland and Swanage are also within half an hour's drive of the site. If you’re feeling energetic, the Isle of Purbeck has plenty of walks and bike rides on the rocky peninsula overlooking the English Channel, as well as parts of the South West Coast Path. The local farm shop is a five-minute walk and sells the very best of local Dorset produce if you fancy cooking on the barbecue. And if you don’t, there’s a cosy tea shop attached, and there are plenty of gastropubs serving real ales and great grub in less than a 15-minute drive too.

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The View Camping

53 units · Tents14 acres · South West England, Dorset, Poole

Welcoming family camping with campfires and far-reaching views over Poole Harbour and the Purbeck Hills

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Gold Hill Glamping

3 units · Glamping1 acre · South West England, Dorset

Hello, welcome to Gold Hill Glamping, which is based at Allan’s Farm, a working dairy farm and our family home. You are likely to see the cows coming in for milking twice a day. There are our lovely shetland ponies Pixie and Trudie to stroke and and past the time with, they love attention! There are usually fresh farm eggs available to buy if you wish. Wildlife is in abundance here. Deer and hares are regular visitors and different species of owl can be heard hooting behind the glamping fields. We have a lovely bell tent, called Willow Bell which has its own eco- loo and BBQ area with Kadai fire-pit and logs / chairs to sit around the fire. We are excited to be welcoming a spacious Lotus Belle tent to our glamping portfolio from Spring 2021. The Lotus Belle offers all the comfort and spaciousness of a yurt but with the simplicity and ease of a bell tent. Hazel, our Lotus Belle tent, will be situated in a separate, and peaceful location on the farm with its own eco – loo and simple glamping kitchen facilities. Thereby, allowing for visitors to glamp completely separately, but also offering the option for friends and family to stay here together. The tents have a very comfortable double bed, which will be fully furnished for your stay, plus two single futon-style beds (please bring your own bedding for the futons). All crockery, BBQ tools, bedding, a fire pit, seating area and a couple of finishing touches are provided for your stay. Both bell tents also have access to a hot shower, and flushing toilet a short walk away in a converted building in the farmyard. We are also planning a small honesty shop, to buy local sausages, eggs and Barber's cheese which is made from our milk.

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Farrs Meadow

31 units · Glamping, Tents7 acres · South West England, Dorset

A charming Dorset campsite overlooking the Stour Valley and a short walk from both the river and the market town of Wimborne Minster

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Little Hundreds Campsite

20 units · Tents5 acres · England

Off-grid pitches and campfires on a lovely little campsite in rural Dorset

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Knoll Farm Campsite

30 units · Tents1 acre · Wareham, Dorset

View-tastic farm camping with campfires on the Isle of Purbeck

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Charisworth Farm

28 units · Glamping, Tents8 acres · South West England, Dorset

A spacious campsite in a traditional parkland setting, with campfires allowed and farm animals to meet

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West Holme Glamping, Dorset

6 units · Glamping20 acres · South West England, Dorset, Wareham

West Holme Glamping is a micro-site with pre-erected bell tents in the Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Just the job for romantic mini-breaks or holidays for small families, it's set in 20 acres, so there’s plenty of privacy and lots of space to roam around. The bell tents here come equipped with a double bed, rugs, picnic tables, lanterns, a gazebo and a gas barbecue. The three showers and three toilets are shared between six tents.. You'll just need to bring your own bed linen and towels or add them to your booking. You can explore the area by car – medieval castles, beaches, National Trust sites and the Jurassic Coast are all less than half an hour’s drive away. Durdle Door and Lulworth Cove are 20 minutes' drive away. Pretty market towns like Dorchester (also 30 minutes) or seaside resorts like Swanage (20 minutes) are all worth a mosey, while historic Wareham has Saxon town walls and riverside churches to explore. The sandy beaches of Studland and Swanage are also within half an hour's drive of the site. If you’re feeling energetic, the Isle of Purbeck has plenty of walks and bike rides on the rocky peninsula overlooking the English Channel, as well as parts of the South West Coast Path. The local farm shop is a five-minute walk and sells the very best of local Dorset produce if you fancy cooking on the barbecue. And if you don’t, there’s a cosy tea shop attached, and there are plenty of gastropubs serving real ales and great grub in less than a 15-minute drive too.

Charisworth Farm

28 units · Glamping, Tents8 acres · South West England, Dorset

A spacious campsite in a traditional parkland setting, with campfires allowed and farm animals to meet

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Cottage Orne

1 unit · Glamping180 acres · Dorchester, England

The Cottage Orné host sensational panoramic views Of the Bride Valley, and a stones throw from the Jurassic Coast. Built with comfort in mind The Orne will make an ideal and unique stay for any season all year round. The cabin is surrounded by nature and guest are welcome to walk where they like. A chic cabin with a big decking and great views in an AONB.

Southover Woods and Camping

15 units · Glamping, Tents59 acres · South West England, Dorset

Nearly wild camping in a vast Dorset woodland

Ower Farm - Yurt, Pod & Wagon

3 units · Glamping2 acres · England

Rustic glamping on a farm overlooking Poole Harbour

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Southover Woods and Camping

15 units · Glamping, Tents59 acres · South West England, Dorset

Nearly wild camping in a vast Dorset woodland

Crooked Mead Farm

1 unit · Motorhome, Tent5 acres · England

4 acres of land tucked away down a long driveway. We have 2 acres of private woodland and a pretty lake stocked with carp. We have the golf club next door with good food wine and beer! Also the best Chinese restaurant and takeaway! We also have the bridal way. Ferndown town centre is great for shopping and a good range of cafes, pubs and shops.

Camp Hartland

50 units · Tents6 acres · South West England, Dorset, Wareham

Traditional camping on the Isle of Purbeck with campfires allowed and a pub next door

Farrs Meadow

31 units · Glamping, Tents7 acres · South West England, Dorset

A charming Dorset campsite overlooking the Stour Valley and a short walk from both the river and the market town of Wimborne Minster

The View Camping

53 units · Tents14 acres · South West England, Dorset, Poole

Welcoming family camping with campfires and far-reaching views over Poole Harbour and the Purbeck Hills

Camping in Wareham Forest guide

With more than 1,500 hectares of woodlands and heathlands to explore, Wareham Forest provides plenty of opportunities to escape the crowds. Hike the 13-mile Wareham Forest Way through the heart of the forest, or choose from several short walks and circuits such as the Woodlark Trail, a favourite for families. Cyclists won’t want to miss the tree-lined Sika Trail, after which you can picnic among the trees or enjoy lunch at a country pub. The forest is well known for its wildlife, so keep a lookout for Sika deer, rare birds, and sand lizards.

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 Reservation

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.