Top Campsites in Christchurch

Christchurch is perfectly placed for a camping break that combines the coast with the New Forest. Stay nearby and you can spend one day exploring Mudeford and Highcliffe, another walking through ancient woodland and still be back in Christchurch for an evening beside the harbour. We have picked some of the top campsites near Christchurch, including traditional tent camping, touring parks, glamping and family-friendly holiday parks.

Meadowbank Holidays - Christchurch

If location is your priority, Meadowbank Holidays is one of the most convenient options on our list. It is actually located in Christchurch, in a peaceful riverside position between Christchurch and Bournemouth. The family-owned park describes itself as Bournemouth's closest caravan holiday home and touring park.

Its position works particularly well for visitors wanting to explore Christchurch, Mudeford and Bournemouth while also having the New Forest within easy reach. There are bus services within walking distance of the park, and the New Forest is around a 20-minute drive away.

There is an important distinction, however: Meadowbank is primarily for touring caravans and motorhomes rather than tents.

Best for: Touring caravans and motorhomes close to Christchurch
Location: Christchurch, Dorset
Telephone: 01202 483597
Email: reception@meadowbankholidays.co.uk
Facilities: Launderette, games room, children's play area and a new café opened for 2026.
Tent camping: No

Holmsley Campsite - Near Burley

For traditional camping surrounded by the New Forest, Holmsley Campsite is arguably one of the strongest choices near Christchurch.

The campsite is on Forest Road near Burley and is officially promoted as being just around 15 minutes' drive from Christchurch, making it particularly convenient if you want to divide your time between forest walks and days beside the sea.

Holmsley occupies part of the former Holmsley Second World War airfield and is surrounded by heathland and woodland. New Forest ponies and other wildlife can frequently be seen nearby, giving the site a very different atmosphere from a conventional holiday park.

Best for: Traditional New Forest camping and families
Address: Forest Road, Burley, Christchurch, BH23 7EQ
Telephone: 01590 631641 - Camping New Forest enquiries
Accommodation: Camping, touring and glamping
2026 pitch prices: From £28.60 per night for two adults and two children at the time of checking.
Dog friendly: Dogs are catered for, including an on-site self-service dog-wash facility.

Back of Beyond Touring, Camping & Glamping Park - St Leonards

If you are planning a couples' camping break rather than a family holiday, Back of Beyond offers something noticeably different.

This award-winning park at St Leonards is exclusively for adults, making it a good choice for anyone looking for a quieter base within easy reach of Christchurch and the New Forest.

There are traditional camping and touring pitches alongside glamping accommodation, so you can choose between bringing your own setup or staying somewhere a little more comfortable.

Best for: Couples and peaceful adults-only camping
Address: 234a Ringwood Road, East Moors Lane, St Leonards
Telephone: 01202 876968
Email: info@backofbeyondtouringpark.co.uk
Accommodation: Camping, touring and glamping
Age restriction: Adults only

Shorefield Country Park - Milford on Sea

For families wanting plenty to do without travelling far from their accommodation, Shorefield Country Park is one of the more facility-packed options within easy driving distance of Christchurch.

Located near Milford on Sea, the park combines access to the coast and New Forest with a much more traditional family-holiday-park experience. Shorefield offers touring and camping alongside its holiday accommodation.

Guests booking directly can access facilities including swimming pools, entertainment and the Beachcomber complex, making this particularly suitable for families who want more than a simple pitch in a field.

Best for: Families, facilities and combining Christchurch with Milford on Sea
Address: Shorefield Road, Downton, Milford on Sea, Hampshire, SO41 0LH
Reservations: 01590 648333
Park reception: 01590 648306
Accommodation: Camping, touring and holiday accommodation
Dog friendly: Pet-friendly stays are available.

Lytton Lawn Touring Park - Milford on Sea

Also close to Milford on Sea, Lytton Lawn Touring Park is worth considering if you want a quieter touring and camping base while still having access to the facilities of a larger holiday park.

Guests can use facilities at nearby Shorefield Country Park, including its swimming pools, entertainment and leisure facilities.

This makes it a useful middle ground: you can stay on a smaller touring park while still having family-friendly amenities available nearby.

Best for: Touring holidays and access to holiday-park facilities
Address: Lymore Lane, Milford on Sea, Hampshire, SO41 0TX
Telephone: 01590 643339
Reservations: 01590 648333
Accommodation: Touring and camping pitches
Good to know: Pitch prices include access to Shorefield's leisure and entertainment facilities.

Roundhill Campsite - New Forest

For campers who care more about scenery than swimming pools and entertainment, Roundhill Campsite delivers one of the most authentic New Forest experiences.

The campsite is characterised by wide open spaces, woodland, ferns and a pond, with New Forest ponies regularly wandering around the site. It also gives visitors direct access to miles of walking and cycling routes through the National Park.

Roundhill was named Best Campsite in South East England in the 2024 Campsites.co.uk Awards and runner-up in the same awards for 2025.

It is a little further from central Christchurch than Holmsley, but we think it earns its place for visitors whose priority is experiencing the New Forest properly.

Best for: Nature, walking, cycling and classic New Forest camping
Location: New Forest National Park
Telephone: 01590 631641 – Camping New Forest enquiries
Accommodation: Traditional camping
Dog friendly: Check the current campsite booking conditions before travelling.