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It would be helpful if you could provide a bit more information about what you are looking for, like if there are children in your group; if yes, then their age; whether you need access to a beach, forest, cycle track; near to pool, pub, etc. etc...

For me, I am returning to Birchwood Tourist Park later this year.

Very peaceful site close to Wareham Forest, not far from Sandbank, Swanage or Poole, very good facilities, and I believe they have large pitches.

DK  

We have been to South Lytchett Manor campsite near Poole a couple of times. This ticks all the boxes with regards to pitch size, friendliness, location, facilities etc. If you like nature you can see deer in the adjoining fields, and there is a nice little craft centre/cafe next door, and a good pub within walking distance.

It is well placed for Poole (15 mins) Swanage (40 mins) and has a huge Tesco within 10 min drive.

 Rowlands Wait is a great site, well placed for everything, the people who own it are lovely, If you are happy without elec you can pitch where you like so no issues with space, Good shop and facilities.

My kids who are 15 and 12 are always really happy there!

Were off to Monkton Wyld in August.

 not been there before but the reviews seem good.

http://www.ukcampsite.co.uk/sites/reviews.asp?revid=2667

I have booked the special family deal in the camping field,

I am sure by the end of this thread every campsite in Dorset will have been recommended.

My choice for large unmarked pitches would be Woodyhyde near Corfe Castle

Quote: Originally posted by neilnsam on 08/5/2011

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We have been to South Lytchett Manor campsite near Poole a couple of times. This ticks all the boxes with regards to pitch size, friendliness, location, facilities etc. If you like nature you can see deer in the adjoining fields, and there is a nice little craft centre/cafe next door, and a good pub within walking distance.

It is well placed for Poole (15 mins) Swanage (40 mins) and has a huge Tesco within 10 min drive.

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Hi, we are going there on 21st May, (cant wait.) So thanks for the plug.!

 

 

Riverside Lakes has been stored in my "must visit" sites for some time.

It's about 20 minutes from Bournemouth and is more the "natural" campsite rather than holiday park.  You can have fires and it seems very relaxed and laid back.  I think this could offer the "open areas" you may be seeking rather than play areas.  Has an informal feel without silly rules - so don't think you'd have any problems with your tent.

Has good reviews - looks as though the owners are friendly, even come out with glowsticks in the evening for the kids!

http://www.ukcampsite.co.uk/sites/reviews.asp?revid=7773

Our eldest children are 15 and 13, we often visit Wareham Forest Tourist Pk, they offer excellent facilities. Located right in the forest, with walks directly off the park. Play area, pool table, table tennis, outdoor pool and large grassed area for ball games etc for older kids.

We love Dorset as excellent for getting to lots of different attractions, esp with having older kids. Also visiting Hoburne Bashley this summer, altho a busier site the reviews are good and the thinking being will have even more for kids to do and in great location to the New Forest. Can also take dogs to both these sites.

Quote: Originally posted by suzybrad on 10/5/2011

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Our eldest children are 15 and 13, we often visit Wareham Forest Tourist Pk, they offer excellent facilities. Located right in the forest, with walks directly off the park. Play area, pool table, table tennis, outdoor pool and large grassed area for ball games etc for older kids.

We love Dorset as excellent for getting to lots of different attractions, esp with having older kids. Also visiting Hoburne Bashley this summer, altho a busier site the reviews are good and the thinking being will have even more for kids to do and in great location to the New Forest. Can also take dogs to both these sites.

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Quote: Originally posted by michalla on 08/5/2011

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we're off to Rosewall in August, also gets good reviews here.

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We went to Rosewall last year for August bank hol, had a lovely time great pub within walking distance lovely food (The smugglers Inn), beach, great walks. 

Just the wasps a bit of prob other than that great.