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
Campground type
- Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
- The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. 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 bachelor/bachelorette 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, Jul 25 to
Campsite types & availability
Reviews
99% would recommend this campground to a friend
99% would stay here again
What customers say
Ringstead Bay Camping provides a peaceful, spacious getaway with great sea views and woodland access to a quiet beach. Guests rave about the super clean facilities (toilets, showers) & friendly staff. Helpful amenities like fridges, freezers & charging points are on-site. Some pitches are a bit uneven, and facilities are occasionally distant. A top choice for a relaxing coastal escape.
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Lovely site.
Primitive grass campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked Well maintained site. The toilets and showers were assiduously maintained by the ever attentive staff.
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Stunning location, sounds of the sea,…
Primitive grass campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked Stunning location, sounds of the sea, owls in the woods, pub half a mile walk along the coast path. Secluded. Clean facilities.
Disliked Nothing
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Very friendly staff, clean facilities, beautiful…
Primitive grass campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked Very friendly staff, clean facilities, beautiful location and view, so close to the sea, relaxed and peaceful vibe.
Loved that I went to sleep looking at an amazing starry sky, listening to the waves and a nearby owl! On a slope but plenty of level pitches to find.
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Very helpful and friendly staff. …
Primitive grass campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked Very helpful and friendly staff. Impressed to see them still cleaning the toilets and showers at 21:30!
Lovely view and you can hear the waves on the shore from the campsite.
Disliked The camping field is a bit rough. Difficult to find a pitch that isn't sloped.
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Very good
Primitive grass campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked Showers and toilets were regularly cleaned, friendly staff.
Disliked Ground was very rocky and bumpy. My knees are too old for this!
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Friendly site with beautiful views and walk, lovely staff
Primitive grass campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked Great location, views and walks, very friendly and attentive staff, clean facilities.
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Highly recommended
Primitive grass campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked Sea views, friendly staff, clean facilities, 5 mins walk to beach
Disliked Sometimes queues for the facilities (sinks, showers, toilets)
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I would book again no problem
Primitive grass campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked The sea view, location to beach and coastal path where great
The toilets and Showers work perfectly well.
Disliked The ground was a was a bit uneven but only second time camping so not a great deal of reference
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Was excellent
Primitive grass campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked Space, views, close to beach, walk to pub
Recommend to friends Visit again
Most beautiful, clean and friendly campsite we've every stayed at
Primitive grass campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked Absolutely beautiful peaceful location with fantastic sea views. The site was full when we stayed, but you wouldn't know it as there was plenty of space between pitches allowing for each group to have some privacy from others. The loos, sinks and showers were spotlessly clean, with a constant presence of really friendly helpful staff during the day maintaining things in tip top condition. The 'bunker' type building with the fridge and freezer were so useful for storage of our fresh food. The lack of WiFi was a real bonus. It forced our teenagers to get involved in 'real life', although there was some mobile signal. Please don't introduce WiFi, the lack of it was wonderful! Very close proximity to the pebble beach which was very clean. Really family- and dog-friendly atmosphere. We'll be back for sure!
Disliked Nothing about the campsite - it was by some margin the best campsite we've stayed at. The pebbled beach is tough on human and dog feet - bring some protective footwear!
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Features
Pop-up campground
Campfires allowed
Leisure on park
Bar or club house Beach access Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis WatersportsAmenities on park
Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Remote location Spectacular sceneryUtilities
Charging facilities Communal freezer Communal fridge Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Farm Medium (26-50 sites) Pop-up campgroundNearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Fishing nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearbyLocation
Ringstead Bay Camping
Ringstead Bay
Ringstead Farm
Dorchester
Dorset
England
DT2 8NF
Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
50.63426°N
2.36157°W
Nearest transport
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.
Local attractions
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
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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, September 6, 2025 – Saturday, September 6, 2025)
Dorchester, England 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?
RV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. On-park 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 $24.31 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.