Lake camping in Wareham Forest

Name: Wareham Forest
Address: Camping
Rating: 4.7345

Pitch up lakeside in Wareham Forest, where over 50 campsites put water views and wild woods at your doorstep. You’ll find options from £15 a night, with an average around £90, and sites tend to offer basics like toilets, showers, and pet-friendly pitches. Lakes here aren’t just for gazing—expect a mix of wildlife-watching, hiking, and even a spot of surfing if you’re up for the drive. Local favourites include Hobby Farm (10 reviews), Oakhill Ponds (9 reviews), and The Blue Pool (8 reviews). Expect woodland trails tangled with bracken, quiet mornings with birdsong, and plenty of clear water to explore. Don’t forget your boots—forest paths can get muddy, and you’ll want to trek out early to spot deer or catch the mist rolling over the lake.

95% (62) • 144 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds in Wareham Forest

Crooked Willows Farm

1. Crooked Willows Farm

90%

(36)

Wimborne. Dorset, England · 10 units · Tents, Motorhomes

Adults-only, back-to-basics camping on a Dorset farm

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The Dorset Hideaway

2. The Dorset Hideaway

81%

(8)

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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Electrical hookup

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Henstridge Golf and Leisure

3. Henstridge Golf and Leisure

100%

(4)

England · 1 unit · Tent, Motorhome

Set in the heart of rural Blackmore Vale, Henstridge Golf Resort is the perfect retreat providing the best of leisure and relaxation. Over 70 stunning acres. Acquired by Lee Park Estates for being in one of the most peaceful and picturesque parts of England. Close to the Sherborne and Shaftesbury and right on the border of Dorset and Somerset. We have a well stocked coarse fishing lake full of natural wild fighting fish and extending to approximately 2 acres. Within our stunning resort lies our caravanning and camping area with spectacular views of our golf course. We are open for 12 months, 365 days a year, and we have seasonal pitches available for touring caravans and motorhomes. Please note that our electrical hook-ups are limited, and come with an additional charge, please contact us prior to booking to see availability.

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Glastonbury Wild Glamping

4. Glastonbury Wild Glamping

100%

(10)

England · 3 units

Yurt stays with wild swimming and views of Glastonbury Tor

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North End Farm

5. North End Farm

94%

(8)

Bridport, England · 3 units

North End Farm is situated in the spectacular Dorset countryside, yet only a couple of miles from the Jurassic Coast, beaches, pubs, restaurants. Wonderful walks are available on and beyond the farm. The Pavilion is a great place to rest and strike out from. The beach is 1.5 miles away. It is on a network of footpaths in the middle of it's own organic farmland. Bridport and Lyme Regis offer plenty of art and culture and are reknown for food, River Cottage and the Jurassic Coast. There is nothing better than being warm and cosy around the wood burner looking out at the great views. The Pavilion is good for couples, solo adventurers, art lovers, foodies and furry friends (pets)..

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Oakhill Ponds

6. Oakhill Ponds

96%

(13)

Somerset, England · 6 units

A uniquely peaceful Somerset glamping site set around two ponds in its own beautiful wildlife garden.

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At Goathill Farm

7. At Goathill Farm

100%

(8)

Sherborne, England · 1 unit

A lovely lakeside shepherd’s hut on a working farm in Dorset

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Yurt and Walled Garden

8. Yurt and Walled Garden

100%

(2)

Shepton Mallet, England · 1 unit

Unique & enchanting a lush walled garden on the edge of a quiet village provides the perfect place to relax & recharge. Unwind in a wood-fired hot tub or around the fire in the spacious & comfortable yurt. Cook up a feast in the well-equipped outdoor kitchen. Explore the adjoining historic land; meadows, waterfalls & swimming ponds. Book the off-grid spa with horse-box sauna & Swedish hot-tub. Take a dip or paddle-board & enjoy spotting deer. Enjoy great food at the local pub just a short walk away Then explore Somerset. Enjoy staying in a beautiful organic 21 ft yurt nestled in a magical walled garden exclusively for your use. Your stay includes: A beautiful garden with pizza oven, bbq, hand-made swing, reclining chairs, fire pit A wood- fired ‘dip-tank hot-tub for two (or 2 adults and a child) A fully equipped outdoor kitchen A further indoor kitchenette with fridge-freezer, toaster & oven A monsoon shower & 2 flushing toilets A further garden room with double-bed and electricity A 21 ft Yurt with king-sized bed, sofa, dining table, vinyl collection with turntable & blu-tooth. A wood-burning fire with a complementary basket of logs Quality linen, towels, and toiletries, Eye-masks & dressing gowns Sleeping arrangements are flexible for four people as there is an extra double bedroom in the garden room on the terrace or extra beds can be put in the yurt. The walled garden sits away from but has access to The Brew Somerset with 25 acres of private land. The Brew Somerset is a glamping and retreat site arranged around the spring-fed ponds. These ponds once served the Oakhill Brewery. Stout was first brewed in the village of Oakhill in 1767, using water which comes down from the Mendip Hills. In the 18th century Oakhill Stout was thought to have ‘magical‘ healing properties. Now you can take a dip in these waters. The beady-eyed can spot kingfisher, heron, buzzard, kite, cormorant & much more in the way of wildlife. Walled garden guests have access to this larger site in the afternoons, between 1pm and 5pm. The retreat site is not suitable for young children. Coming soon: Don't miss the uniqueness of the pop-up off-grid spa with horse-trailer sauna, wood-fired hot tub and treatment tent. Enjoy a sauna or hot-tub whilst watching deer browse.....seriously! Booking essential. All of this is just a leisurely stroll away from an excellent pub. Relax, unwind, enjoy - a breathing space.

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Everdene Hut

9. Everdene Hut

England · 1 unit

Everdene Hut is a traditional shepherd’s hut on wheels located in a secluded location beside the pond at Laverstock which offers far reaching countryside views with a private space to enjoy the fire pit and star gazing. The hut has a cosy double bed, small table with stools and is heated by a wood burner, perfect for a relaxing comfortable stay. Rechargeable lanterns are provided and found in the washroom. There is a separate kitchen shed hut next to the Everdene Hut which has a generous supply of crockery, cutlery and pots and pans. A two-ring gas hob, kettle, barbecue, and fire pit are available for cooking. Water is provided in the hut kitchen. There is a shared washroom located at the farm (approximately 100m from the Hut) with a walk-in shower, WC and a small kitchen unit with a sink and draining board for washing up. The washroom also has a washing machine, tumble dryer plus a fridge with freezer compartment, trolleys and electricity for charging.

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Bruefield Hideaway

10. Bruefield Hideaway

Bruton, England · 1 unit

Reconnect with nature in a peaceful escape away from the hecticness of life. Exclusive to a family group or friends sharing a well equipped field kitchen & dining area in an organic meadow by the River Brue. Wildlife teems in the meadow and the surrounding Stourhead woodlands offering adventures in nature. There are 5 unique living pods with proper beds and creative interiors. A booking includes 2 days use of a natural swimming pond. This is a journey into simple living - not a party venue.

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Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community

Christopher

3 weeks ago

Tent

With kids

2 nights at Crooked Willows Farm

Simple camp site Good location Good toilets and shower Good value

Nadia

3 weeks ago

5 m car

Group trip

4 nights at The Dorset Hideaway

We loved this campsite. It was remote, super quiet, clean facilities and perfect for a getaway. We enjoyed fishing in the lake. Stands are nice and big and neatly marked out. We'll recommend it anyday. Quick 20min drive to Lyme Regis and other local beaches.

Jos

June 2026

Weekend Trip to Glastonbury Wild Glamping

Beautifully presented, private, well resourced, peaceful, amazing view

Charlie

June 2026

Tent

1 night at Crooked Willows Farm

Amazing little field with so much little things to do tables and benches to sit around and talk fire pits didnt talk to anyone and unfortunatley me and my partner had to leave due to hear stroke. But defo going back soon

William

June 2026

Weekend Trip to At Goathill Farm

The pitch was easy to find and had everything you need for a quiet weekend away. What a lovely corner of the world, it really was the best place to return to nature. Plenty of bird and insect species to see including a white tailed eagle and emperor dragonfly!

James

June 2026

Tent

2 nights at The Dorset Hideaway

Great campsite with good amenities (very clean bathrooms!). Lovely field for pitching tents/vans, with easy options for sorting log burners. Accepted a last minute booking which saved our holiday! Would book again for a future trip to the area. Recommend bringing a map for navigating to/from the site as signal can be a tad spotty (which makes the stay unplugged and relaxing!)

JAKE

May 2026

Tent

Weekend Trip to Crooked Willows Farm

Very calm and peaceful, Richard was sound as well, sorting out a fire pit and wood for us.

Victoria

May 2026

Weekend Trip to Glastonbury Wild Glamping

The Yurt is beautiful & with the backdrop of the Tor, just simply gorgeous! The perfect place to stop & switch off from the world. The Yurt has a great bed, lovely decor & a very effective log burner, very toasty. Wells & Glastonbury are on the door step & Cheddar gorge not too far. Overall we had everything we needed for a comfy, restful stay. Communication was very good, great information, so helpful. Thanks so much - we'd be more than happy to return!

Richard

May 2026

4 m campervan

With kids

3 nights at The Dorset Hideaway

Clean facilities, safe, quiet and just what we wanted. Three lovely days in Dorset

Claire

May 2026

5 m campervan

1 night at Crooked Willows Farm

Great stay and great value. A rural, pretty field with lots of space provided a perfect overnight stop in our off-grid camper van. Level areas can be found and shade thankfully (it was 30c!). Slept beautifully and woke to a pink sunrise and the sound of a distant peacock! Other campers were quiet. Zero litter. Clean compost loo did the trick. Richard’s directions were excellent and he met us swiftly on arrival. Perfect. We leave with only happy memories.

Sharon

May 2026

With kids

2 nights at Glastonbury Wild Glamping

We had the best time staying here. Fin's Yurt was so beautiful and luxurious, we would definitely come back in a heartbeat 💓

Stephen

May 2026

6 m travel trailer

4 nights at Henstridge Golf and Leisure

Very nice campsite, peace and quiet I would recommend it to a friend if they wanted peace and quiet have to travel a few miles to go anywhere however if you just wanna quiet weekend it’s perfect

Brandon

May 2026

Tent

1 night at Crooked Willows Farm

I booked only 30 mins in advance and Richard was more than accommodating. Lovely meadow stay with friendly neighbor campers, radio silent at night.

charlie

May 2026

Tent

Weekend Trip to Crooked Willows Farm

Great campsite, chilled out owner, good people, toilets don't smell like most do. Will be booking again soon 🙂

moira

May 2026

4 m campervan

With pets

3 nights at Crooked Willows Farm

A lovely peaceful unspoiled field adjacent to miles of beautiful heathland- no light pollution so starry skies, the rustle of wind in the trees is tranquil and calming- a friendly and accommodating host, Richard is very welcoming- I loved my 3 night stay there

Luke

April 2026

Tent

3 nights at Crooked Willows Farm

Nice and clean site with good access to nearby walks, enjoyed my stay, thanks

Natalie

April 2026

6 m travel trailer

With pets

14 nights at Crooked Willows Farm

We absolutely love this site. Richard the host is friendly and welcoming, you can tell he’s proud of his site. The eco toilets are great and very well maintained. 👍🏻 Water on tap and a hot shower as well. These are exactly what you need for offgrid camping. You’re surrounded by nature. Falling asleep to the owls waking up to the cuckoo. Perfect. 😍 We even had the pleasure of the cow choir in the next field mooing away. Was great. ☺️ There is also a course fishing lake which you can use for a very reasonable daily fee. Hubby hasn’t fished yet but we had a wander and it is stunning very clean and well maintained lake. Would definitely recommend ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Oli

April 2026

Tent

1 night at Crooked Willows Farm

Peaceful, private and well maintained. It is what it is really, a farmers field with compositing toilets. Friendly owners, nice setting and well priced. Thanks for having me

Callum

October 2025

Tent

Group trip

3 nights at Henstridge Golf and Leisure

Lovely place lovely people would definitely recommend

Bob

October 2025

5 m Class B

Weekend Trip to Crooked Willows Farm