Of the 14 campsites within 3.7 miles of the Yarmouth ferry terminal, 9 take dogs.
On Wightlink's car ferries your dog cannot stay in the car. The car deck is closed during the crossing, and pets must stay in the pet-friendly passenger areas, off the seats. There are no dog toilet areas on board or at the port, and failing to clean up can cost £50. XL Bully dogs must be muzzled and on a lead in public.
The first walk off the boat is an easy one. Fort Victoria, about 2km west along the coast path, has a beach with no dog restrictions at any time of year, and dogs must be on leads on roads and pavements through Yarmouth. Camp Wight, about an hour's walk or a short bus ride east, has 30 acres of woodland around its pitches; Tapnell Farm takes dogs in most of its glamping.
Further afield, Colwell Bay's beach is only open to dogs east of the slipway from 1 May to 30 September, while Totland Bay has no seasonal ban. See camping with dogs.
Touring park · Freshwater · 1.7 miles
Dogs £4 a night · 2 dogs max · dog walk · Dogs on designated pitches only, with a wildflower meadow; about 45 minutes' walk from the ferry.
Tents, caravans, motorhomes
from £28/night
ViewSmall certificated site · Yarmouth · 1.8 miles
Dog walk · Dogs on a lead at all times on this small members' site at Bouldnor.
Members only · join the Camping and Caravanning Club to stay
Tents, caravans, motorhomes
from £27/night
ViewHoliday park · Colwell Bay · 2.1 miles
Dogs £45 a stay · 2 dogs max · some units only
Cottages, lodges
from £45/night
ViewGlamping site · Yarmouth · 2.3 miles
Dogs £20 a stay · some units only · dogs in glamping · dog walk · Dogs in most units when booked and paid for; not allowed in the farm park.
Safari tents, cabins, pods, chalets, lodges
from £125/night
ViewSmall certificated site · Freshwater · 2.4 miles
Dog walk
Members only · join the Caravan and Motorhome Club to stay
Caravans, motorhomes
Prices on request
ViewCampsite · Shalfleet · 2.5 miles
Dogs £5 a night · Woodland pitches with no lighting, so bring a head torch for the late dog walk.
Tents, caravans, motorhomes, pods, pre-pitched tents
from £20/night
ViewCampsite · Totland · 2.9 miles
Dogs £2.50 a night · 2 dogs max · dog walk · Over 6 km from the ferry, so take route 7 to Totland. Footpaths from the site go straight up onto Tennyson Down.
Tents, caravans, motorhomes, cottages
from £24.50/night
ViewFarm campsite · Brook · 3.3 miles
Dogs free · Dogs on a lead, and free on the campsite.
Tents, caravans, motorhomes, static caravans, bell tents
Prices on request
ViewSmall certificated site · Shalfleet · 3.6 miles
Dog walk · Dog walk from the site; the New Inn in Shalfleet is a short walk.
Members only · join the Caravan and Motorhome Club to stay
Caravans, motorhomes
from £16/night
ViewNo campsites match all of those.
No. Nobody can stay on the car deck during the crossing, so dogs travel with you in the pet-friendly passenger areas. Pets are not allowed on seats, and there is a £50 fee if you do not clean up after your dog.
Fort Victoria Country Park, about 2km west along the coast path, has woodland and a beach with no dog restrictions all year. Dogs must be on leads on roads and pavements across the island.
Heathfield Farm Camping, about 1.7 miles away as the crow flies.
Eddie's Farm CL, from £16 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), Camp Wight and Eddie's Farm CL.
Yes, at Lucketts Farm Campsite, Tapnell Farm Glamping (Tom's Eco Lodge & Camp Tapnell), Camp Wight and Stoats Farm Caravan and Camping. Most want fires in a raised pit, not on the ground.
