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Beach camping in Wareham Forest

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Pitch your tent in Wareham Forest and wake up just a stone’s throw from Dorset’s sandy coastline. With over 390 tent camping options near the beach, you can fall asleep to the sound of waves and spend your days swimming, fishing, or spotting wildlife along the shore. Expect essential facilities—think toilets, showers, and campfires allowed—at most sites. Prices start at just £12 a night, with the average hovering around £90. Locals swear by Sweet Hill Farm (142 reviews) for sunrise views over the cliffs, Brig's Farm (66 reviews) for its peaceful meadows, and Lepe Beach Campsite (51 reviews) if you want direct beach access. Bring your binoculars for the wildlife, a rod for the fishing, and don’t forget a rubbish bag—Wareham Forest rewards campers who look after the land.

96% (512) • 523 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds in Wareham Forest

Sweet Hill Farm
  • Sweet Hill Farm
  • Sweet Hill Farm
  • Sweet Hill Farm

1. Sweet Hill Farm

94%
(309)
Isle Of Portland, England · 10 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Simple, almost-wild, seaside camping on the Isle of Portland
Pets
Campfires
Showers
Hardyes Countryside Camping
  • Hardyes Countryside Camping
  • Hardyes Countryside Camping
  • Hardyes Countryside Camping

2. Hardyes Countryside Camping

98%
(45)
Weymouth, England · 35 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Camping in a Dorset field between Dorchester and the Jurassic coast.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Showers
Cider Farm Orchard Campsite
  • Cider Farm Orchard Campsite
  • Cider Farm Orchard Campsite
  • Cider Farm Orchard Campsite

3. Cider Farm Orchard Campsite

98%
(122)
Waytown, England · 14 units
Adult-only camping amid the apple blossom of an award-winning cider orchard
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
Brig's Farm
  • Brig's Farm
  • Brig's Farm
  • Brig's Farm

4. Brig's Farm

97%
(157)
Bridport, England · 21 units · Tents, Glamping
Family camping with campfires near Charmouth, with sea views and a couple of quirky glamping lorries
Pets
Campfires
Showers
Lepe Beach Campsite
  • Lepe Beach Campsite
  • Lepe Beach Campsite
  • Lepe Beach Campsite

5. Lepe Beach Campsite

89%
(149)
New Forest, England · 20 units
Traditional tent camping with views of the Solent and Isle of Wight. Oh and did we mention it's only 150 yards from the beach!?
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
Ninham Country Holidays
  • Ninham Country Holidays
  • A stunning, family-friendly campsite on the stunning, family-friendly Isle of Wight.
  • Ninham Country Holidays

6. Ninham Country Holidays

100%
(38)
Shanklin, England · 16 units · Tents, Motorhomes
A stunning, family-friendly campsite on the stunning, family-friendly Isle of Wight
Pets
Electrical hookup
Showers
Walnut Farm Glamping
  • Bracken: accessible en-suite yurt
  • Walnut Farm Glamping
  • Bracken: accessible en-suite yurt

7. Walnut Farm Glamping

97%
(39)
Bridport, England · 7 units
Cosy en-suite yurts with acres of space, campfires, a hot tub and wild swimming on site.
Pets
Showers
Campfires
The Old Airfield
  • The Old Airfield
  • The Old Airfield
  • The Old Airfield

8. The Old Airfield

85%
(143)
Burley, England · 114 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
A New Forest airfield that's been overtaken by nature, less than 10 minutes' drive from the coast
Pets
Campfires
Showers
Haddon Copse Farm
  • The bell tents offered a great amount of space and are supplied with four comfy mattresses, all you need to do is pack your own bedding.
  • The retreat hut was a hidden gem, tucked away in a quiet corner of the campsite. With plenty of space and a comfy bed, this was a lovely spot to take in the apple orchard just outside.
  • The bell tents offered a great amount of space and are supplied with four comfy mattresses, all you need to do is pack your own bedding.

9. Haddon Copse Farm

99%
(49)
Woodrow, England · 8 units · Tents, Glamping
Simple camping and glamping in an unspoilt location with glorious views of the Dorset Downs
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
Coppet Hill
  • Blackcap - Camping Pitch
  • Coppet Hill
  • Blackcap - Camping Pitch

10. Coppet Hill

100%
(88)
Bridport, England · 18 units · Tents, Glamping
Wildlife-friendly camping and glamping with private loos at each pitch, 15 minutes' drive from the coast
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
West Holme Glamping, Wareham,Dorset
  • West Holme Glamping, Wareham,Dorset
  • West Holme Glamping, Wareham,Dorset
  • West Holme Glamping, Wareham,Dorset

11. West Holme Glamping, Wareham,Dorset

100%
(6)
Wareham, England · 2 units
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.
Showers
Potable water
Cooking equipment
Dorset Farm Camping @ Dewflock Farm
  • Dorset Farm Camping at Dewflock Farm
  • Unfurnished Bell Tent
  • Dorset Farm Camping at Dewflock Farm

12. Dorset Farm Camping @ Dewflock Farm

100%
(21)
Dorchester, England · 8 units
Shepherd's huts and bell tents on the farm with a prime location between historic Dorchester and seaside Weymouth
Showers
Campfires
Wifi
Stud Farm
  • A hot rain shower is available for guests at the River View Hut.
  • Stud Farm Glamping offers the chance to stay in a shepherd’s hut in the peaceful surroundings of the New Forest National Park.
  • A hot rain shower is available for guests at the River View Hut.

13. Stud Farm

100%
(4)
Brockenhurst, England · 1 unit
A shepherd’s hut on a traditional New Forest farm
Pets
Showers
Campfires
Lower Keats Glamping
  • Safari Lodge
  • Safari Lodge
  • Safari Lodge

14. Lower Keats Glamping

Tytherleigh, England · 6 units
Luxury safari lodges in a prime Axe Valley locale, with the best of the West Country and Jurassic Coast to explore
Pets
Showers
Campfires

Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community

Sweet Hill Farm
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Jemma
2 weeks ago
5 m campervan
1 night at Sweet Hill Farm
AMAZING campsite!!! So beautiful with incredible views!! Thankyou!! Will most def be back!!! ✨🩷✨ And BEAUTIFUL horses!!!
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Cider Farm Orchard Campsite
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vincenzo
2 weeks ago
Tent
Weekend Trip to Cider Farm Orchard Campsite
Really great experience overall! The people running the place are so friendly and welcoming. The setup is brilliant — you camp between rows of trees and basically get an entire row to yourself (and your mate), which gives you this lovely sense of privacy even when there are other people just next door. Genuinely loved it. Oh and having a bar on site is a game changer. Being able to grab a proper cappuccino in the morning just takes the whole camping experience up a notch. Would definitely go back!
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Sweet Hill Farm
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Sam
April 2026
Tent
With pets
3 nights at Sweet Hill Farm
Just what you need flat field to pitch Clean showers with plenty of room to change in aswell lovely food truck in morning sausage roll was delicious you can tell the really food. Charlotte and family very friendly and helpful and to top it off short walk the sea for amazing views walks and sunrise and sunsets
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Sweet Hill Farm
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Leo
April 2026
5 m car
With pets
Weekend Trip to Sweet Hill Farm
Spacious and beautiful campsite and the owners were helpful, friendly and all round lovely.
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Sweet Hill Farm
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Jess
April 2026
4 m campervan
Weekend Trip to Sweet Hill Farm
Lovely campsite, pitches flat with great views and easy access to coastal walks. Pub 10 min walk away! Brill little shop on site .
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Hardyes Countryside Camping
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Sian
April 2026
5 m campervan
With pets
Weekend Trip to Hardyes Countryside Camping
This is a brilliant spot. Really beautiful views, quiet and super clean. Good facilities and friendly host. Our schnauzers loved it too. Will be back!
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Sweet Hill Farm
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Marie
April 2026
4 m campervan
2 nights at Sweet Hill Farm
Lovely quiet campsite with amazing views. Short walk to local villages.
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Sweet Hill Farm
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Harriet
April 2026
Tent
1 night at Sweet Hill Farm
We had a lovely stay at Sweet Hill. The directions to get to the campsite were easy to follow and the views when we arrived were fab! There was plenty of space and even on a windy night a good amount of protection so we didn’t get blown away. We will definitely be returning!
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Sweet Hill Farm
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Oli
April 2026
Tent
2 nights at Sweet Hill Farm
it is was it is, a field part of a horse riding centre/farm. portaloos and free cold showers
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Sweet Hill Farm
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Steven
April 2026
Tent
2 nights at Sweet Hill Farm
Beautiful place, very quiet, all the staff there were so helpful and nice, can’t wait to go back again!
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Renee
April 2026
5 m campervan
Weekend Trip to Sweet Hill Farm
Absolute beaut of a place with a cracking vibe! Loved it and will be back. Everything is a little rustic but that adds to the charm. We loved the sea views and great breakfast bap from the catering hut x
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Sweet Hill Farm
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dean
April 2026
6 m Class B
Weekend Trip to Sweet Hill Farm
Charlotte was so welcoming . We arrived late and she gave us great directions . Sauna was fabulous too . Definitely stay there again . Great walks on the coastal path .
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Sweet Hill Farm
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Natalie
April 2026
4 m campervan
2 nights at Sweet Hill Farm
This was such a beautiful campsite ! Came and stayed in a van and loved the views and amenities. Everyone was super kind and helpful too. Would definitely come back
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Sweet Hill Farm
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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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Sweet Hill Farm
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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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Sweet Hill Farm
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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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Cider Farm Orchard Campsite
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Sam
September 2025
Tent
Weekend Trip to Cider Farm Orchard Campsite
The most peaceful and beautiful stay with amazing amenities and cider! The location is incredible, but the merit really goes to the owners and their family who made my partner and I feel so incredibly welcomed during our star We cannot recommend to stay here enough and know we will definitely be visiting when the camping season starts :)
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Cider Farm Orchard Campsite
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Chazza
September 2025
Tent
Weekend Trip to Cider Farm Orchard Campsite
Thank you for another wonderful weekend. A peaceful time spent camping in amongst the apple trees with delicious cider available in the cosy tasting room. Board games to play, Apple cake to munch and clean toilets and showers with plenty of hot water. Lovely family running the show as well. Perfect.
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Sweet Hill Farm
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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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Sweet Hill Farm
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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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Happy farmer sitting in a truck in a grassy field
Happy farmer sitting in a truck in a grassy field

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