Whether you're up for a couple of nights in tents or prefer the idea of glamping, you're covered for options. All of these sites are within a 30-minute drive of Poole and have been well-received on Pitchup.com.
Here are the campsites near Poole that are ranked among the best according to the people who visit them. : Post Green Road, Lytchett Minster, Poole BH16 6AP : 9.8/10 (from 178 reviews) Adventure Pirate is only a 10-minute drive or so away from Poole and offers plenty of pitches to camp at.
Families will have plenty to do here with five acres of woodland to explore as well as activities that are run on-site, including axe throwing, archery, air rifle shooting and mountain biking. One reviewer wrote: "Lovely camp site, great park for the kids to use and to use their imaginations. We liked that we could choose where to set up camp and the fire pits, compost toilets were the best I have seen and used.
" : Old Wareham Rd, Corfe Mullen, Wimborne BH21 3RZ : 9.4/10 (from 46 reviews) This family-friendly site offers plenty of kitted-out bell tents to enjoy a proper glamping experience. Dorset Glamping Fields is designed to "tick as many hassle-free holiday boxes as possible" and visitors might catch a glimpse of the resident wildlife including rabbits and deer.
One reviewer wrote: "Beautiful scenery, fields, wildflowers and space for kids to roam. Composting toilets were cleanest I’ve ever used and so many little touches, like a small play area for kids, a small microwave and separate oven were perfect for easy cooking on rainy nights. Close to so many wonderful local places to visit and explore!" : Wareham Road, Organford, Poole BH16 6EU : 9.
1/10 (from 43 reviews) Farmer Palmers Farm Park has plenty of grass pitches for people to set up camp on which are surrounded by oak trees. The location offers easy access to the park’s play areas including a maze, a water play area and pedal go-kart area. Additionally, visitors can experience animal encounters and activities from pig racing to deer feeding.
One reviewer wrote: "We don’t go camping but we have a tent, this place is quite close to our home and gives us the change to do something different with the kids. The site is clean, peaceful and lovely views. You also get offered a breakfast for about £30, it’s all freshly baked and defiantly worth it! Staff are great, and they also offer half price entry on the farm for one of the days.
" : Soldiers Road, Norden, Wareham BH20 5DU : 9.3/10 (from 61 reviews) Camp Hartland's rural setting is only around a 30-minute drive from Poole and has three fields for visitors to pick from. The profile adds: "With country walks and bike rides nearby, this is a smashing base for friends and families (and their dogs, of course) chasing outdoor adventures with a quasi wild-camping vibe.
" In terms of facilities a chalet-style wash shack has two family washrooms with showers and loos, plus washing-up facilities. One reviewer shared: "Great location and clean site. Beautiful views very easy to find pitch up and enjoy holiday.
" : Eddy Green Road, Lytchett Matravers, Poole BH16 6HL : 9.1/10 (from 49 reviews) Neddy Green is a "peaceful and simple eco-friendly site" near Lytchett Matravers that offers great views from its open field. It is designed to be low-impact with composting toilets and a cold water tap among other features.
Barbecues and campfires are welcome in designated areas and you can buy firewood on site. One reviewer wrote: "Lovely quirky little site. Absolutely loved it.
Best thing was it was so quiet at night. Lots of space between tents too. Really couldn’t fault it.
Was about 25 mins to get to Poole (Allum Chine) so was perfect as in a really pretty area.".
