Ringstead Bay Camping
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- Peaceful, rural site surrounded by woodland on the Jurassic Coast Path
- Within five minutes’ walk of Ringstead Bay, a dog-friendly beach
- On a working dairy farm with a shared fridge and freezer; café nearby
Site type
40
10
Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.- The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
- Single-sex bookings of 4 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
- Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri, 25 Jul to
Pitch types & availability
9.5/10
Reviews
98% would recommend this site to a friend
98% would stay here again
What customers say
Ringstead Bay Camping offers a peaceful, spacious retreat with stunning sea views and direct woodland access to a quiet beach. Visitors praise the exceptional cleanliness of facilities, including toilets and hot showers, and the friendliness and helpfulness of the staff. Convenient amenities like fridges, freezers, and charging points are available. Minor drawbacks noted include slightly uneven ground in places and the location of some facilities away from pitches. Overall, it's highly recommended for a relaxing, back-to-nature coastal experience.
Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews
Definitely recommend this site and will be back to visit again!
Non-electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Location and scenery.
Staff attentiveness to cleanliness of toilet, shower and washing up facilities.
Very warm welcome to guests upon arrival.
Charging facilities and use of fridge/ freezer.
Short scenic walk to beach, local pub and cafe (not ideal for pushchair and trolley but we managed and it was worth it!)
Disliked Current ground condition is not ideal but was told plans are already inline to improve this - it was still perfectly manageable.
More toilets, showers and washing up facilities would be better.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Beautiful location, max. 5 min walk…
Non-electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Beautiful location, max. 5 min walk to beach, number of pitches limited so you get plenty of space, great for kids, clean facilities and friendly staff. Very limited mobile signal too so a great way to digitally escape.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Fab site, will definitely be booking for next year.
Bell tent
Liked Super clean bathrooms and campsite. Lovely staff. The bell tent had solar powered fairy lights set up inside which was perfect for night time. Little path takes you straight onto the beach. No internet but I think thats a positive! Free phone charging lockers and fridge freezer space.
Disliked Nothing. Fire pits would be good, but definitely not essential.
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Highly recommended site and i will be booking to come back next year
Bell tent
Liked Fantastic site. Wonderful location. All the basic camping essentials you need. Staff were polite and helpful. Toilets and showers clean and well maintained. And only a 2 min walk through a forest path to the beach.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Beautiful location and lovely coastal walks…
Non-electric grass tent pitch (small, solo)
Liked Beautiful location and lovely coastal walks , moments walk from the beach. Clean facilities and the staff are very welcoming and friendly. Would recommend if your wanting to get away from it all and enjoy the peaceful outdoors .
Disliked The Armoury is outside of the campsite which i found bit inconvenient . Apart from that nothing to dislike
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Close to the sea.…
Bell tent
Liked Close to the sea.
Disliked Distance away from the camp site of any phone charging facilities. Hard uneven ground. Very noisy snorer - pitches too close to one another.
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I stayed here for two nights…
Non-electric grass tent pitch (small, solo)
Liked I stayed here for two nights and absolutely loved it. The location is stunning, with incredible views over the sea and direct access to the coastal path — I walked to Lulworth Cove which was amazing. At night it was so peaceful and quiet, with no roads or buildings around, just the most beautiful starry skies.
The facilities were spotless, with toilets and showers kept sparkling clean (the staff seemed to be constantly checking and looking after them). Speaking of the staff, they were some of the friendliest and most helpful I’ve come across — they made such a fuss of my dog Rodney, and even helped me clean him up when he managed to roll in something unpleasant!
It’s such a special, tranquil spot, and I can’t recommend it enough. I’ll definitely be coming back.
Recommend to friends Visit again
A great place to stay
Non-electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Lovely campsite - beautiful views of the hills and sea, great access to the beach and clean, functioning facilities
Friendly, helpful staff
Disliked Could have had slightly improved signage so route to beach etc was clear....but a minor technicality
Recommend to friends Visit again
Will definitely recommend to others, and we’ll be returning!
Bell tent
Liked The location of the campsite was excellent. It was a perfect location for camping as a family, or just as a couple.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Close to beach, good showers, pub not far.
Non-electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Very close to the beach, hosts were very friendly and welcoming.
Showers very clean and high pressure.
Peaceful and campfires allowed.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Features
Pop-up campsite
Campfires allowed
Leisure on site
Bar or club house Beach access Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis WatersportsAmenities on site
Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradiseUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Communal freezer Communal fridge Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Shop nearbyType
Farm Medium (26-50 pitches) Pop-up campsiteNearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Fishing nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearbyLocation
Ringstead Bay Camping
Ringstead Bay
Ringstead Farm
Dorchester
Dorset
England
DT2 8NF
Directions Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
50.63426°N
2.36157°W
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
AirportPlease note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
Local attractions
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ringstead Bay | 0.5 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Bowleaze Cove | 2.7 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Weymouth Lodmoor | 3.6 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Durdle Door West | 3.8 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Durdle Door East | 3.9 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | N/A | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Weymouth Sea Life Park and Marine Sanctuary 3.8 mi
Radipole Lake Nature Reserve 4.5 mi
Lulworth Heritage Centre 5 mi
The Tank Museum 6.7 mi
Lulworth Castle & Park 6.7 mi
National Trust
Max Gate 5.8 mi
Hardy's Cottage 6.7 mi
Clouds Hill 7.5 mi
Corfe Castle 13.3 mi
White Mill 17.7 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Ringstead - Osmington Mills - Osmington Walk 0.4 mi
Osmington Mills - Ringstead - Upton 0.5 mi
Ringstead Bay - Chaldon Down - Ringstead Bay 0.9 mi
South Down NT Car Park - Scratchy Bottom 0.9 mi
South Down Car Park - White Horse Hill - Osmington - Osmington Mill - Ringstead - South Down CP 0.9 mi
Local events
- Dorset County Show (Saturday 6 September 2025 – Saturday 6 September 2025)
Dorchester, Dorset 6.7 mi
Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Ringstead Bay Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Ringstead Bay Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Ringstead Bay Camping? Those who pack their walking boots can have a nice time mapping out potential routes. There’s a stunning route east to White Nothe (less than an hour’s walk). Osmington Mills (15 minutes’ … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Ringstead Bay Camping?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. On-site accommodation Arrive: 3 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Ringstead Bay Camping? From £18 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.