Of the 9 campsites within 3.1 miles of Compton Bay, 7 take dogs.
Compton is split in two for dogs. Between Hanover Point and Brook Chine they can go on the beach all year. West of the Compton Bay car park, towards Freshwater, they are banned from 15 May to 15 September. Brook Bay, round the point, is on the council's 2026 list of beaches open to dogs all year, while Freshwater Bay has council restrictions from 1 May to 30 September.
The downs above are National Trust land, and Brook and Compton Downs have been grazed by a free-ranging herd of Galloway cattle since the 1940s. The Trust asks for a short lead around sheep, but if cattle come towards you, it advises letting the dog off and calling it back when it is safe. Keep well back from the cliff edge, which is crumbling along this stretch.
Most nearby sites take dogs. Compton Farm lets them stay free on the campsite, though only some of its caravans take them. Stoats Farm has a fenced Bark Park. More in camping with dogs.
Farm campsite · Brook · 0.7 miles
Dogs free · Dogs free and on a lead on the campsite; the downs and the all-year stretch of beach east of Hanover Point are a short walk.
Tents, caravans, motorhomes, static caravans, bell tents
Prices on request
ViewSmall certificated site · Freshwater · 1.4 miles
Dog walk
Members only · join the Caravan and Motorhome Club to stay
Caravans, motorhomes
Prices on request
ViewGlamping site · Yarmouth · 1.4 miles
Dogs £20 a stay · some units only · dogs in glamping · dog walk · Dogs in most units for £20 to £40 a stay, agreed in advance. Not allowed in the Farm Park itself.
Safari tents, cabins, pods, chalets, lodges
from £125/night
ViewPop-up campsite · Brook · 1.8 miles
Tents
Prices on request
ViewCampsite · Totland · 2.9 miles
Dogs £2.50 a night · 2 dogs max · dog walk · Two dogs at most, booked in advance, with a fenced Bark Park. Dogs must stay out of buildings and 5m from the facilities block.
Tents, caravans, motorhomes, cottages
from £24.50/night
ViewTouring park · Freshwater · 3.1 miles
Dogs £4 a night · 2 dogs max · dog walk · Dogs on set pitches only, with a wildflower meadow to exercise them. Freshwater Bay's beach has dog restrictions from 1 May to 30 September.
Tents, caravans, motorhomes
from £28/night
ViewNo campsites match all of those.
Yes, between Hanover Point and Brook Chine, all year. The stretch west of the Compton Bay car park towards Freshwater has a dog ban from 15 May to 15 September.
Yes. Brook and Compton Downs are grazed by a free-ranging herd of Galloway cattle. The National Trust asks for a short lead around sheep and, if cattle approach, to let your dog off the lead and call it back when safe.
Compton Farm, about a quarter of a mile from the beach, does not charge for dogs on the campsite. Only some of its static caravans take dogs, for a weekly fee.
Compton Farm, about 0.7 miles away as the crow flies.
Stoats Farm Caravan and Camping, from £24.50 a night for two adults, is the lowest price we can find over the next year. Prices change with the season and the day of the week, so put your dates into the calculator on this page.
Yes: Tapnell Farm Glamping (Tom's Eco Lodge & Camp Tapnell).
Yes, at Tapnell Farm Glamping (Tom's Eco Lodge & Camp Tapnell), Chapelfurlong Farm and Stoats Farm Caravan and Camping. Most want fires in a raised pit, not on the ground.
