Campsites in Devon

Crossways Caravan and Motorhome Club site is an imaginatively landscaped destination set in the midst of 35 acres of lush woodland - ideal when touring in Dorset. Pitching is available in open groves, all of which are linked by a scenic snaking road. This makes for easy access around the site, from the charmingly named Iron Horse Meadows to Poachers Paradise. The railway is a five-minute walk away. The site has 98 mainly grass pitches, some are seasonal. All have electricity 16amp.

Bridport Bingham Grange was acquired by the Caravan and Motorhome Club in 2018 and was scheduled for redevelopment early 2020. However the long Coronavirus lockdown prevented this happening and there is no fixed date for the works commencement. The site is currently a very well maintained, purpose built park, attractively laid out and with a very comfortable restaurant. In a pleasant, rural situation two miles from the market town of Bridport, there are views seaward towards West Bay and inland across Beaminster Downs and Pilsdon Hill.

Hunter's Moon Caravan and Motorhome Club site lies just on the edge of the lovely Wareham Forest. This pleasant site, with play area and dog walk, provides an excellent base for touring the lovely area of Dorset. Many of the area's most attractive locations are safeguarded by the National Trust, including substantial stretches of unforgettable scenic coastline. It is rich in combes, cliffs, bays and islands - particularly rewarding for the visitor interested in bird life and walking. The nearby Golden Cap, of which the National Trust owns, 2,000 acres of hills, farmlands and beaches, has the highest cliff in England and delights with its covering of brilliant yellow gorse. The site has 141 grass or hardstanding pitches, 8 of which are serviced and 11 for tents. All but 2 have 16 amp electricity.

Wood Farm is an excellent, family run park, maintained to high standards on terraced, well landscaped ground with rural views across the Marshwood Vale. With an indoor heated pool, tennis court, fishing lakes and a good café open all day, it is well worth a visit. All 149 pitches for touring units have hardstanding and 10 amp electricity, while 57 also have water and waste water. The ground slopes, so most pitches are terraced with some divided by distinctive, box-like leylandii hedging. Around 80 privately owned caravan holiday homes are in separate areas at the bottom of the site whilst 3 are available to let as is a self contained apartment.

Escape to an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty - the site includes part of the World Heritage Coastline, famous for its scenic beauty. The site itself is an open, partially sloping field surrounded by farmland with great views to the sea and Clavell Tower on one side and the Purbeck Hills on the other. Kimmeridge Bay, which is also part of the Smedmore Estate, is famous for fossils, fascinating geological strata and ecologically diverse rock pools. The site has 40 grass/hardstanding pitches (some seasonal) all with electric hook-up. Please note this site does not have a toilet block.

Wilksworth Caravan Park is a spacious, quiet park well-suited for families, with a heated outdoor pool designed in a beautiful Spanish style. The rural situation is lovely, just outside Wimborne and around 12 miles from the beaches between Poole and Bournemouth.

Merley Court is part of the Shorefield Group and all aspects of this well planned, attractively landscaped park are constantly maintained to the highest of standards. Tarmac roads connect 162 touring pitches, all of which have 16A electricity, on neat lawns or one of the many hardstandings. This provision includes 19 serviced pitches with water, waste disposal and satellite TV. The entire park is interspersed with a variety of shrubs, plants and the odd ornamental urn. Twelve lodges, seven with hot tubs, are located in a wooded valley. A well furnished club complex provides a lounge bar where meals are available.

East Fleet Farm has a marvellous situation on part level, part gently sloping meadows leading to the shores of the Fleet, with views across to the famous Chesil Bank with the sea beyond. The Whitfield family has developed this park within the confines of their 300-acre organic arable farm in keeping with its surroundings, yet with modern amenities. It is maturing well as bushes and trees grow.

This very lively and busy Haven holiday park has 1,000 pitches, the majority taken by privately owned caravan holiday homes and 350 units to rent. This leaves just 27 for touring units. These flat pitches all have electricity, hardstanding and a grass area for awnings. One of the main attractions at Rockley Park is the sheltered beach which provides watersports and views of the beautiful harbour at Poole. Touring guests may use all the amenities on the park, including swimming pools and sports facilities. There is much evening entertainment in the bars and a variety of activity clubs for children of all ages.

Seaview is a real family park in a rural situation in an area of ‘outstanding natural beauty’, yet only 2.5 miles from the busy family resort of Weymouth with its marvellous sandy beach. There are 340 pitches with 87 for touring units, the remainder taken by the hire fleet of mobile homes and some safari tents (new for the 2015 season). Most of the touring pitches are on grass with electricity, a few have water taps and reinforced bases. There is only one shower block which may well struggle to meet needs in high season, although it is constantly cleaned. Heated indoor and outdoor pools and a very wide range of amenities, entertainment and activities ensure this Haven Park is a very popular holiday venue.

Mangerton Watermill site is lawned, surrounded by views of hills and trees. An excellent base for exploring the surrounding area, ideal for walking and birdwatching. Jurrasic Coast is 3.5 miles. The market town of Bridport is 2.5 miles, Home of Broadchurch. An array of country pubs in villages with stone-thatched houses. Coarse/trout fishing within 1 mile. Local Post Office/shop, butchers and a limited bus service all within 1.5 miles. The site has 10 touring pitches, none have electric hook-up facility. One hardstanding pitch available - please speak to owner.

If you are looking for lots of entertainment, plenty for the children to do, particularly teenagers, on a seaside holiday in Dorset, West Bay Holiday Park could suit you. It is a Parkdean Group holiday park where a full programme of activities operates all day and evening, from the over 18’s pool competition to talent shows for children or adults. Most of the pitches are taken by rows of static caravan holiday homes, most privately owned and a few to let. A terraced grass field above the holiday homes provides 131 pitches for touring units with views across the harbour somewhat spoilt by drab grey buildings.

This peacefully located and spacious park, on the edge of Wareham Forest, has 200 pitches and is continually being upgraded by its enthusiastic owners, Tony and Sarah Birch. The focal point of the park is the modern reception and shop, located by the pools. Four main areas provide a wide choice of touring pitches from grass to hardstanding and luxury, all with 16A electricity. Tent campers have their own choice of open field or pinewood. The site has provided direct access for walkers into the forest or the seven miles of the Sika cycle trail may be used.

Sandford Park is an ‘all singing, all dancing’ park with a wide range of facilities, close to the popular coastal areas of Dorset. It has a large permanent section with caravan holiday homes and lodges. However, the touring section is in an attractive secluded area and can accommodate around 354 units of any type. The pitches are mainly on level grass, either with mature evergreen hedging, or in a more open style area broken up by shrubs. All have 10A electricity connections and 13 are fully serviced. Early booking is advisable.

The Church family continue to make improvements to this attractive little park which is within walking distance of the village of Wool, between Dorchester and Wareham. Very natural and with open views over the Frome Valley water meadows, it provides 95 numbered pitches on flat grass sloping gently north and is orchard-like in parts. The 76 touring pitches are well spaced, mostly backing onto hedges or fences and all have 10A electrical connections. All roads are now tarmac. There are no caravan holiday homes but 19 pitches are seasonal. There may be some rail noise but this is not intrusive at night.

The Inside Park Touring Caravan & Camping Park is set in the grounds of an 18th-century country house that burned down in 1941. Family owned and carefully managed alongside an arable farm, this is a must for those interested in local history or arboriculture and it is a haven for wildlife and birds.

Joanne and David are rightly proud of what they have achieved at South Lytchett Manor and, along with their staff, try hard to meet all your needs and make you very welcome. It has an unusual situation on parkland either side of what was once one of the driveways to the manor itself with impressive gates at the entrance. The 150 touring pitches are level, of a good size, with TV connections and electricity. There are 85 available with gravel hardstanding and a good number also have water, waste water connections and a picnic bench. They are neatly landscaped with rural views. Poole is just three miles away and a 20 minute drive will take you to Bournemouth. A member of the Best of British group.

Harrow Wood Farm Caravan Park is a small family park, set in 80 acres of farmland in the village of Bransgore, just within the New Forest National Park. It has 63 hardstanding pitches for tourers, all with 10A electricity. They are not hedged and have little shade. The on-site coarse fishing lake is free to residents, and has a one mile circular walk. Harrow Wood is an ideal base for camping and caravanning in the New Forest, and a local bus service runs to the local towns of Christchurch, Ringwood and Lymington.

Higher Moor Farm is an award winning, quiet, family orientated campsite catering for tents, caravans and motorhomes. Generous pitches on a level field offer views over beautiful rolling Dorset countryside. Located in the village of Nottington, only a short drive from the famous golden sands of Weymouth bay, the Isle of Portland, home of the 2012 Olympic Sailing Events, the famous Jurassic Coast and the historic county town of Dorchester. The family who run Higher Moor have farmed here for over 40 years, so can answer any questions or give tips on what to see and do in the surrounding countryside. Daniel and his friendly team will do their best to ensure you have a tiptop stay, with facilities and services kept to the highest standards. The site has 46 hard-standing pitches with electrical and water hook-ups. The site also has 22 glamping pods available to rent.

Ridge Farm is basically a level, grass field with 60 pitches (half of which have electricity). It provides a peaceful ‘back to nature’ retreat in the beautiful Purbeck countryside adjoining a farm. Large trees around the site offer some shade. With its close proximity to the River Frome, coastline and beaches, this is an ideal location for walking, cycling and particularly birdwatching with the Arne RSPB reserve next door. The neighbouring Ridge Wharf Yacht Centre provides the perfect opportunity for boat launching. Within a short drive you’ll find many interesting places to visit including Corfe Castle, Studland Bay and the Jurassic Coast. The Swanage railway goes from Corfe Castle to Swanage often with a steam engine. Bournemouth, Poole and Swanage are nearby for shopping and entertainment. Further afield is Bovington Tank Museum, Monkey World and Thomas Hardy’s Cottage.