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A Forest Camp, Dorset | Phoxx 1V2 Tent Camp
Early January 2025
Forest plantations are ideal spots for hammock camping thanks to plenty of perfectly spaced trees. In my experience, commercial tree plantations are a little more tricky for tent camping because the uneven, debris-covered ground often presents a challenge to find a suitable spot.
I only explored a small section of this area, which borders other forested areas as well as a country park and Forest.
From what I saw of the area, the forests were mainly commercial tree plantations, with a few groups of native trees here and there.
All the woodlands in the area I visited, were located on higher ground which sloped down to the low-lying areas. These low-lying areas that surrounded the woodland were really boggy, due to the amount of rain we have had recently. This made some places inaccessible and difficult to navigate.
As night fell, I had to settle quickly and found a fantastic flat, bowl-like area free from debris. Tucked just off a small forest path and a little way from the main track, it was as good a spot as I had hoped to find.
Heads up:
Good phone and internet signal.
I only saw a few dog walkers as I entered in the late afternoon and left in the early morning. I saw no one in the area as it was getting dark.
The evening was a bit noisy with planes and helicopters passing overhead, but once night time, the area was quiet.
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A few more images of the area
