Of the 9 campsites within 3.1 miles of Fort Victoria, 6 take dogs.
Fort Victoria is the answer to the summer beach bans. The beach either side of the fort has no dog restrictions at any time of year, and the woodland and the coast path give longer walks: east to Yarmouth is about 2km each way. At Colwell Bay to the south, dogs are only allowed east of the slipway from 1 May to 30 September, so in summer the two make a good pairing; see dog-friendly sites near Colwell Bay.
Keep dogs out of the water off the fort. The council warns of strong, fast tidal currents between Fort Victoria and Hurst Castle. The attractions inside the fort are run privately with their own rules, so ask before taking a dog in. Dogs must be on leads on roads, pavements and verges across the island.
If you are arriving by car ferry, your dog cannot stay in the car: Wightlink keeps pets in the pet-friendly passenger areas during the crossing. See camping with dogs.
Touring park · Freshwater · 1.2 miles
Dogs £4 a night · 2 dogs max · dog walk · Walk to the fort via Colwell Bay; dogs on designated pitches, with a meadow for exercise.
Tents, caravans, motorhomes
from £28/night
ViewHoliday park · Colwell Bay · 1.5 miles
Dogs £45 a stay · 2 dogs max · some units only · Dog-friendly cottages and lodges only, about 1.5 miles from the fort along the coast.
Cottages, lodges
from £45/night
ViewCampsite · Totland · 2.4 miles
Dogs £2.50 a night · 2 dogs max · dog walk · Bark Park on site; dogs must be booked in advance.
Tents, caravans, motorhomes, cottages
from £24.50/night
ViewSmall certificated site · Freshwater · 2.6 miles
Dog walk
Members only · join the Caravan and Motorhome Club to stay
Caravans, motorhomes
Prices on request
ViewSmall certificated site · Yarmouth · 2.8 miles
Dog walk · Dogs on a lead at all times; take the bus into Yarmouth and walk the coast path west to the fort.
Members only · join the Camping and Caravanning Club to stay
Tents, caravans, motorhomes
from £27/night
ViewGlamping site · Yarmouth · 2.9 miles
Dogs £20 a stay · some units only · dogs in glamping · dog walk · Dogs in most glamping units, but not in the farm park.
Safari tents, cabins, pods, chalets, lodges
from £125/night
ViewNo campsites match all of those.
Yes. Dogs are allowed on the beach at any time of year, and the country park's woodland and coast path are open all year. Ask at each attraction inside the fort before taking a dog in.
Heathfield Farm in Freshwater, about 25 to 30 minutes on foot via Colwell Bay and the coast path. Dogs stay on its designated dog pitches and exercise in a wildflower meadow.
Heathfield Farm Camping, about 1.2 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 Stoats Farm Caravan and Camping, Lucketts Farm Campsite and Tapnell Farm Glamping (Tom's Eco Lodge & Camp Tapnell). Most want fires in a raised pit, not on the ground.
