- Camping with Wildlife watching
Wildlife-watching campsites in Wareham Forest
96% (864) • 1,212 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds in Wareham Forest
Snelling Farm Campsite
1. Snelling Farm Campsite
99%
(147)
Wareham, England · 70 units · Tents, Motorhomes
An amazingly green, natural feel and care-free atmosphere near the Dorset coast
Pets
Campfires
Showers
Goren Farm
2. Goren Farm
100%
(100)
Seaton, England · 8 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Nearly wild camping in Devonshire wildflower meadows
Showers
Potable water
Wifi
Sweet Hill Farm
3. Sweet Hill Farm
94%
(319)
Isle Of Portland, England · 10 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Simple, almost-wild, seaside camping on the Isle of Portland
Pets
Campfires
Showers
Secret Garden Glamping
4. Secret Garden Glamping
Lymington, England · 1 unit
A tucked-away bell tent within walking distance of Lymington railway station, near the coast and the New Forest.
Showers
Wifi
Potable water
Bredy Farm
5. Bredy Farm
88%
(71)
Bridport, England · 31 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Back-to-basics camping on a Dorset farm with a party vibe at weekends
Pets
Campfires
Showers
Forest Edge Camping & Glamping
6. Forest Edge Camping & Glamping
100%
(33)
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
Pets
Campfires
Showers
Tom's Field (New Forest)
7. Tom's Field (New Forest)
99%
(44)
Fordingbridge, England · 40 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Small, family-run camping in the New Forest National Park, brought about by popular demand
Pets
Campfires
Showers
Hardyes Countryside Camping
8. Hardyes Countryside Camping
96%
(49)
Weymouth, England · 35 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Camping in a Dorset field between Dorchester and the Jurassic coast.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Showers
Paddington Farm
9. Paddington Farm
94%
(31)
Glastonbury, England · 20 units · Tents, Motorhomes
A simple campsite at the foot of Glastonbury Tor
Pets
Showers
Potable water
Haywards Bridge Farm
10. Haywards Bridge Farm
77%
(13)
Shillingstone,, England · 99 units · Tents, Motorhomes
We are a Riverside Wild Camp site. A five acre small until recently growing sustainable vegetables and wild flowers, hosting camping and events, nestled beneath Hambledon Hillfort on the bank of the Stour. We have access to the North Dorset trailway at our entrance, our neighbours are the North Dorset Railway, a museum, cafe and soon to be working line, all under preservation and within 50 yards walk, the mighty Hambledon hill is a great trek with breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside, for those looking to relax Bournemouth and Weymouth beaches are less than 30 miles, for shoppers Salisbury to the East or Bath just over an hour to the North, there really is something for everyone!
Pets
Campfires
Potable water
Haddon Copse Farm
11. 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
The Old Airfield
12. 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
Bridgewood Camping - Woodland camps
13. Bridgewood Camping - Woodland camps
98%
(43)
Sherborne, England · 4 units · Tents, Glamping
Nearly wild woodland camping in Dorset
Pets
Showers
Potable water
Harry's Field New Forest
14. Harry's Field New Forest
92%
(61)
Fordingbridge, England · 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
Flowerdew Farm
15. Flowerdew Farm
100%
(18)
Bridport, England · 14 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Bell tents and camping with alpacas near Dorset’s Jurassic Coast
Pets
Campfires
Showers
Fernwood Glamping (New Forest)
16. Fernwood Glamping (New Forest)
100%
(22)
New Forest, England · 2 units
Secluded, peaceful glamping on the edge of the New Forest
Showers
Campfires
Potable water
Andrea's Farm Breaks Bell Tent
17. Andrea's Farm Breaks Bell Tent
97%
(17)
Corfe Castle, England · 1 unit
A bell tent on a Dorset farm campsite with views of Corfe Castle
Pets
Showers
Campfires
Small Trees Campsite
18. Small Trees Campsite
97%
(38)
West Wellow, England · 30 units · Tents, Motorhomes
A small, campfire-friendly and dog-friendly campsite with approachable hosts
Pets
Campfires
Showers
Buckland Farm Camping
19. Buckland Farm Camping
95%
(21)
Wellington, England · 12 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Dog-friendly camping on the edge of the Blackdown Hills
Pets
Campfires
Showers
Kingsmead Camping
20. Kingsmead Camping
99%
(97)
Cullompton, England · 6 units
A range of pitches, from grassy open spaces to off-grid woodland clearings, topped off by two well-stocked fishing lakes
Electrical hookup
Pets
Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
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Gerard
2 weeks ago
1 m pop-up camper
Lovely views from an attractive site.
Super clean facilities and lots of guidance from Chris on venues and activities for our brief stay. He knows the area really well.
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Tess
2 weeks ago
Tent
The campsite is very conveniently located right on the coast path with some amazing views and stunning sunsets. There’s a lovely little cafe and fab shower facilities. My only complaint would be that there aren’t compost loos as it says in the description, they are all portaloos which is a bit of a shame :( we were camped near one and it did smell a bit. The next morning the portaloos were emptied but before 8am in the morning which I thought was a bit too early and woke us up!
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Kirsty
2 weeks ago
Tent
Great location for access to the highlights of the Jurassic Coast. Friendly, laid back, amenable and knowledgeable host. Small quiet site with all the things you need.
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Phil
2 weeks ago
Tent
Unfortunately, we had to cancel our booking due to illness, but it looks nice and we will eventually get there
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Kmdray
2 weeks ago
Tent
It doesn't claim to be a forest, but it's a perfectly arranged woodland campsite, with pitches in grassy glades. We were the only ones there for our first night, but had quiet neighbours the second night. So relaxing and cool as shaded by the trees. We were welcomed by Sarah on arrival and had a great weekend. Thank you.
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Andy
3 weeks ago
Tent
We really enjoyed our stay at Bridgewood. Sarah and Paul are very friendly and helpful. We loved having fresh eggs for breakfast, and sitting in front the campfire at the end of the day. Would be happy to come back, beautiful forest and peaceful.
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Rebecca
3 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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Samantha
3 weeks ago
Tent
My son and I had the most excellent time at Bridgewood. Time slowed down and we spent quality time in the woods. Hugely recommend
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Camilo
3 weeks ago
Tent
Lovely place to spend a night in the woods. Felt serene and safe, with beautiful areas to walk around. The little wood shed to buy small jars of local honey and eggs was a lovely touch even though we just took logs.
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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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Hew
June 2026
Tent
Fantastic site - such a wonderful place to spend the night. I can't wait to come back!
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Wesley
June 2026
4 m campervan
With pets
Great spot good walks would recommend
Good cafe sausage and Bacon bap was great
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Tori
June 2026
5 m car
I absolutely loved camping on Charlottes land, I came back for another night! From the gorgeous views to the insane stars at night! 😍
It took a little while to get used to the portable toilets but the rest of the facilities are great for the price. It’s £1 for 3 mins hot water shower and you’d be surprised how much you can get done in 3 mins! 😂 There’s charging ports too to charge your devices and you can choose what field you want to camp in. I recommend faraway field for the views 🫶🏻 I’ll definitely be back. Thank you Charlotte!
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Dermot
June 2026
Tent
Great woodland site, pitches are kept well apart. Hosts met us on arrival, and are lovely. Thoroughly recommend. Great spot.
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Michael
June 2026
5 m car
With pets
Was a great time, great location, fabulous host, already thinking of next booking, cafe great, sauna fantastic, this place is a must visit. Had absolutely nothing to complain about. Great job Charlotte
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Wendy
June 2026
6 m campervan
With pets
Lovely and quiet and I was able to have widespread uninterrupted views of the nearby horses and coastline with no one else near me. Facilities were clean and staff helpful. And the sun shone after a torrential night so perfect stay!
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Theo
June 2026
Tent
We had a great time staying at Bridgewood, Sarah and Paul are kind and accommodating hosts and the site is well cared for and organised. We had a spacious and secluded camping area, and the forest is very peaceful and serene, we want to come back!
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Holli
June 2026
Tent
We had a great time camping at Goren Farm! The cream teas and cider were amazing. Julian was really friendly and helpful and the pitch was really beautiful and private.
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maria
May 2026
Tent
With kids
Fantastic campsite - spacious pitches, lovely surroundings, wonderful customer care - Loren went above and beyond to make our stay fabulous. Kids loved it, are already asking to come back and stay longer.
Thank you, hope to come back soon!
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Bridget
May 2026
Tent
With pets
Great camping, super place with good facilities.
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.
