Howard's Wood
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- Almost wild camping in a 25-acre woodland at Netherbury in Dorset
- Charmouth 25 minutes’ drive and Abbotsbury Swannery 35 minutes
- Dog-friendly pop-up site 15 minutes’ walk from the local pub
Campground type
15
10
1
Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.- Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the campground/park are unlit.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri, 18 July to
Site types & availability
Unpowered forest floor campervan site
4 people maximum Ground type: Forest floor
Site size: Max 4m width × 7m depth
Calculated area: 28m²
Arrival daysFrom GBP 8 (GBP 8)
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Unpowered forest floor tent site
6 people maximum Ground type: Forest floor
Site size: Max 5m width × 5m depth
Calculated area: 25m²
Arrival daysFrom GBP 10 (GBP 10)
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Bell tent
6 people maximum Dimensions: 16.4ft width × 16.4ft length
Arrival daysFrom GBP 40 (GBP 40)
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Reviews
98% would recommend this campground to a friend
98% would stay here again
What customers say
Howard's Wood: great value, peaceful wild camping in secluded clearings. Friendly hosts, good basic facilities (showers, composting toilets). Fire pits & wood available. Some uneven pitches & signage could be better, but most keen to return for a quiet nature escape.
Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews
Great semi-wild camping as an alternative to regular sites.
Unpowered forest floor tent site
Liked Fantastic site if you want to do something different. There are a number of pitches of varying distances from the path that runs down the middle. We chose one of the most remote, and it was great - camping in a little glade (plenty of room for 2 x 3 man tents) with no-one else within sight. Really peaceful, saw a deer in the woods on the way to the loo.
They provide firepits, logs and firelighters for a tenner, there's a composting loo, sinks for washing up, even a warm shower. Everything you need. 2 mins walk takes you out into playing fields with a small playground for the kids.
Great communication from the owner as well, and all for a bargain price. Really loved this site and will definitely go back.
Disliked Nothing to dislike really.
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Excellent site with a great host
Unpowered forest floor tent site
Liked Everything, we had such a great time here at Howard’s wood. Loved the fact that you can park next to your pitch and are still in the woods. Pitches are well spaced and nice plots. You have the option to rent fire pits and bags of wood for a really reasonable price. Compost toilet, shower and washing facilities provided along with complimentary coffee and essentials at this location. Steph, the host, was absolutely amazing and ensured we had the perfect stay here at Howard’s wood. We will certainly be returning!
Disliked Nothing
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Great, feels like wild camping without worry of being moved on.
Unpowered forest floor campervan site
Liked Everything.. great place.. owners have done a fab job at keeping it feeling like your wild camping.. very quiet site as pitches are not on top of each other. All basic amenities, toilets, shower and washing area. Campfires allowed and they even give you logs to burn free of charge.. local park with football pitch, climbing frame, swings and zip line. will definitely be back!!
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Recommended.
Unpowered forest floor campervan site
Liked Absolutely lovely forest camping experience! Probably the best campsite I've been to. If you like rustic and wild this is for you. Still lovely hot shower to be had and the composting toilets are a lot more hygienic than many sites I've been to. Showers/washing are up by plot 24 which took a little investigation to find.
Nice pub down the road and a playing field with a little play park for the kids right next door. Perfect.
Disliked Minor niggle is we had to take our rubbish with us but for the price it's really not a complaint.
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Great woodland spot, in a lovely village, with a very kind host.…
Unpowered forest floor tent site
Liked Great woodland spot, in a lovely village, with a very kind host. Booked again for next week
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Wonderful camp site. The pitches are set up very nicely in the…
Unpowered forest floor campervan site
Liked Wonderful camp site. The pitches are set up very nicely in the forest and everyone was really friendly. The amenities are great (shower, compost toilet, wash up anrea with hot water and logs to buy for camp fire) and the price for what you get is very good.
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Great wild campsite with a very back to nature feel
Unpowered forest floor tent site
Liked Very quiet and natural setting, surrounded by trees and lots of wildlife
Stephanie was a fab host and was very good getting us some eggs which we were really looking forward to (and enjoyed!)
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All good, I like the privacy on the woodland. Quite and relaxed place. …
Bell tent
Liked All good, I like the privacy on the woodland.
Quite and relaxed place.
Thank you
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Steph was lovely and helpful. Facilities lovely and clean.,
Unpowered forest floor campervan site
Liked Such a wonderful woodland. Simple and beautiful. Plots tucked away in the woods. A place to be at peace and just take in nature. Steph and her partner are truly at one with the woodland.
We have booked our next weekend of peace already xx
Disliked Nothing at all
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First time I ve pitched anywhere like this and really enjoyed it
Unpowered forest floor campervan site
Liked Loved the whole concept
Great for get togethers with friends and all very private
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Features
Pop-up campground
Dogs allowed
Campfires allowed
Leisure on site
Bar or club house 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 Laundry Local produce Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
D. of E. 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
Budget/backpacker Bush Peaceful Remote location Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearbyType
Pop-up campground Small (11-25 sites)Nearby leisure
Cycling nearby Restaurant nearby Watersports nearbyLocation
Howard's Wood
Netherbury
Bridport
Dorset
England
DT6 5RT
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
50.78721°N
2.75317°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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eypemouth | 8.2 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| West Bay (West) | 8.5 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Seatown | 8.8 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Hive | 10.3 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Charmouth West | 12.2 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Good |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Mapperton House & Gardens 3.4 km
Abbotsbury Swannery 17.8 km
Montacute House 18.5 km
Hardy's Birthplace 26.3 km
Fleet Air Arm Museum 26.6 km
National Trust
Montacute House 18.4 km
Barrington Court 20.8 km
Tintinhull Garden 21 km
Loughwood Meeting House 21.5 km
Shute Barton 21.8 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
PARNHAM 1.5 km
BEAMINSTER MANOR 3.3 km
MAPPERTON HOUSE 3.4 km
DOWNE HALL 5.7 km
North Chideock - Symondsbury and More. 7.5 km
Local events
- Dorset County Show (Saturday 6 September 2025 – Saturday 6 September 2025)
Dorchester, England 24.2 km
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.
Nearest campgrounds
Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Howard's Wood have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Howard's Wood dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Howard's Wood? Dorset packs a mighty historical punch, and there are several Iron Age sites to see locally. Hike up to the fort at Rawlsbury Camp (50 minutes) for spectacular views over Bulbarrow Hill … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Howard's Wood?
Read moreCamping and caravan Arrive: 1 p.m. – Anytime Depart by: noon On-site accommodation Arrive: 1 p.m. – Anytime Depart by: noon - How much does it cost to stay at Howard's Wood? From $16.49 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.