From Lulworth Cove, Durdle Door and the rest of the Jurassic Coast, to Corfe Castle and Cerne Abbas - there's lots to do in Dorset and plenty of natural beauty to go with it. Few counties in the UK have quite so many big name destinations - Weymouth, Bournemouth and Swanage to name just a few. Book a countryside or beach holiday today and choose from some of the best campsites in Dorset, with a wide variety of camping facilities to suit all.
Bridport, Dorset
5 star park on the Jurassic Coast with sea views. Indoor swimming pool, sauna, kids play area and bar/restaurant!
4.85 /5
Wareham, Dorset
Family friendly camping, touring and glamping next door to Monkey World. Onsite alpacas you can walk and meet!
4.82 /5
St Leonards, Ringwood, Dorset
Adult only site at the gateway to Dorset and the New Forest. Just 20 minutes to the coast and Bournemouth.
4.72 /5
Chideock, Bridport, Dorset
Beautiful family-run park with panoramic sea views, just 100 metres from Seatown Beach on the Jurassic Coast.
4.76 /5
Burton Bradstock, Bridport, Dorset
A quiet retreat deep in the West Dorset countryside next to the River Bride and just a mile from the coast.
4.76 /5
Portesham, Weymouth, Dorset
Nestled in patchwork countryside, a family run Jurassic Coast site near Weymouth, with dog grooming on site.
4.74 /5
Osmington Mills, Weymouth, Dorset
Family site offering fishing and horse riding, with views of Weymouth Bay. A 15 minute walk to a hidden beach.
4.81 /5
Salway Ash, Bridport, Dorset
Adult-only, dog friendly site with complimentary fire pits in the Dorset AONB, 15 minutes from Bridport and beach.
4.79 /5
Burton Bradstock, Bridport, Dorset
Family friendly holiday park with a private beach! Onsite bowling, entertainment, swimming pools, and a sports bar.
West Moors, Ferndown, Dorset
Family friendly camping, touring and glamping near the Jurassic Coast, in easy reach of the New Forest.
4.63 /5
Buckand Ripers, Weymouth, Dorset
Peaceful family-run site, with views over the rolling Dorset countryside, 15 minutes from Weymouth.
4.91 /5
Lytchett Minster, Poole, Dorset
20 minutes from the Jurassic Coast and sandy beaches, with pubs within walking distance.
4.86 /5
Horton, Dorset
Family friendly camping, touring and glamping. Onsite animals, fishing and crafts, 20 minutes from Bournemouth.
Owermoigne, Dorchester, Dorset
A family-run park with camping and glamping, just 15 minutes from the Jurassic Coast and close to Durdle Door.
4.66 /5
Bransgore, Christchurch, Dorset
Peaceful campsite on a former airfield in the New Forest. Onsite shop and play park, just 15 minutes to the beach!
4.78 /5
Higher Bockhampton, Dorchester, Dorset
Quiet camping, touring and glamping bell tent site with campfires and dogs welcome. Set in idyllic Hardy Country.
4.71 /5
East Stoke, Wareham, Dorset
Family camping with campfires on a wildflower meadow, near Bovington Tank Museum, Monkey World and Lulworth.
4.82 /5
Whitchurch Canonicorum, Bridport, Dorset
Adult-only camping and charming shepherd's huts in the Dorset AONB, within 15 minutes of Lyme Regis and Charmouth.
4.62 /5
Weymouth, Dorset
Farm campsite with tent and touring pitches set by the Dorset coast, with stunning views over Lyme Bay.
4.63 /5
Swanage, Dorset
Camping site set in the heart of the Purbeck countryside, a short distance from Swanage and Corfe Castle.
4.49 /5
Charmouth, Dorset
Award-winning camping and touring park near Lyme Regis, a picturesque site to explore Dorset from.
4.81 /5
Wool, Dorset
Award-winning friendly family run park set in five and a half acres of Dorset countryside.
4.78 /5
Nottington, Weymouth, Dorset
Camping and boutique glamping on the Jurassic Coast. 15 minutes from Weymouth with its sandy beach and harbour.
Shaftesbury, Dorset
Back to basics camping set in very picturesque countryside beside Shaftesbury. Campfires and pets welcome.
4.91 /5
Dorchester, Dorset
Family friendly camping and bells tents on a working livestock farm. Ten minutes from Weymouth and the coast!
4.95 /5
Corfe Castle, Wareham, Dorset
Award-winning family friendly site with charming, back-to-nature camping. Just four miles from Studland Beach.
4.62 /5
Fleet, Weymouth, Dorset
Family friendly camping park, complete with an outdoor swimming pool! Just 15 minutes from Weymouth's beach.
4.46 /5
Melplash, Bridport, Dorset
Traditional dog camping on a cider farm with panoramic countryside views. Just 15 minutes from West Bay beach.
4.92 /5
Bridport, Dorset
Family nature orientated camping with private bathrooms, plus quirky glamping land pods and Lotus Belle tents.
4.98 /5
Ansty, Dorset
A quiet and peaceful rural site with countryside views and an onsite farm shop. Next door to a charming pub.
4.77 /5
Lytchet Matravers, Poole, Dorset
Adult-only (16+), dog-friendly touring and camping park for a peaceful getaway in the Dorset countryside.
4.5 /5
Swanage, Dorset
Family-friendly site with an onsite bar, restaurant, shop and entertainment, just five minutes from Swanage.
3.5 /5
Punckowle, Dorset
Eco-friendly, off-grid camping and glamping on a farm close to the Jurassic Coast. Meet the alpacas and goats!
4.87 /5
Waytown, Bridport, Dorset
Small family run site on an apple farm orchard, with a tap room serving fresh cider. Set in West Dorset AONB.
4.7 /5
Melbury Abbas, Shaftesbury, Dorset
Eco farm site with wild-style pitches and a charming shepherd's hut. Set by a lake and stream, great for wildlife!
5 /5
Dorchester, Dorset
A tranquil site with farmland views and clear night skies for star gazing, close to the Jurassic coastline.
4.94 /5
Osmington, Weymouth, Dorset
Small, adult only farm site with panoramic views, just 15 minutes from Durdle Door. Open year round.
4.3 /5
Wootton Fitzpaine, Bridport, Dorset
Private and luxurious shepherd's hut in 30 acres of stunning woodland. Ten minutes from Lyme Regis and Bridport.
5 /5
Corfe Castle, Wareham, Dorset
Family-run camping and touring site on a working farm with an onsite farm shop, just outside Corfe Castle.
4.94 /5
Hooke, Dorset
Two glamping bell tents, as well as a unique Iron Age round house and Saxon long house. All fully furnished.
4.58 /5
Sutton Poyntz, Weymouth, Dorset
Peaceful family-friendly site with views over Weymouth Bay and the Dorset Coast. Campfires and dogs welcome.
4.53 /5
Hurn, Christchurch, Dorset
A family-run riverside campsite in Christchurch with excellent onsite facilities such as golf, café and a bar.
4.44 /5
Corscombe, Dorchester, Dorset
Peaceful camping and glamping in the grounds of a 16th century Tudor manor, for lovers of nature and tranquillity.
4.71 /5
Bridport, Dorset
A small and peaceful site within the Marshwood Vale. Large grass pitches each with a rocket stove and picnic bench!
Dorchester, Dorset
Small and peaceful rural campsite in the Dorset AONB, ten minutes from Dorchester. Dog friendly.
Batcombe, Dorchester, Dorset
Off-grid camping offering grass pitches with wonderful views. Easy access to walking routes, Dorchester and more.
4.91 /5
Dorchester, Dorset
Family run site set in a 20 acre field on an organic farm within easy reach to the Purbeck Heritage coast.
4.65 /5
Holt, Dorset
An adult only touring base by the New Forest and Poole's sandy beaches, the perfect dog friendly base.
4.76 /5
Beaminster, Dorset
A small touring site nestled in the Dorset Area of Natural Beauty, 20 minutes from the Jurassic Coast.
4.77 /5
Charmouth, Dorset
Cosy pods with a communal BBQ and fire pit, five minutes from Charmouth Beach. Ten minutes from Lyme Regis.
4.38 /5
Whitchurch Canonicorum, Bridport, Dorset
A secluded shepherd's hut in a paddock with alpacas, sheep and a pond. Private pool and sauna sessions included.
Trent, Sherborne, Dorset
Almost wild camping in a small orchard on the Monarch's Way. Set in a scenic village, ten minutes from Sherborne.
Blandford Forum, Dorset
Dog friendly, stylish glamping lodges set close to the Dorset AONB and Blandford Forum. Beaches within 30 mins.
Portesham, Weymouth, Dorset
Dog friendly stays for families in luxury glamping lodges with onsite alpacas, just 15 minutes to Chesil Beach!
Leigh, Sherborne, Dorset
Simple, off-grid family camping with flushing loos and hot showers. Situated on a dairy farm in Dorset.
Bockhampton, Christchurch, Dorset
Family friendly bell tents in rural Dorset. Just five minutes from the New Forest and 20 minutes to Bournemouth.
5 /5
Moreton, Dorchester, Dorset
Located in the heart of Wessex, Moreton is perfect for camping holidays spent exploring Dorset's beautiful beaches.
Wimborne, Dorset
The seaside resorts of the south coast and the beautiful New Forest are within easy reach of this tranquil site.
Furzehill, Wimborne, Dorset
Brushing the Cranborne Chase AONB, this is a dog and family friendly escape with a pool, near the South Coast.
Charmouth, Dorset
A popular seaside family site located near the historic Jurassic coastline with stunning its beaches.
The captivating county of Dorset on the south west coast of England brings to mind blue seas, green rolling hills and sparkling white cliffs. The largely rural county (with no motorways to be found) has some excellent seaside holiday resorts, as well as delightful market towns.
With this level of outstanding natural beauty, you can't go far wrong when camping in Dorset!
With a World Heritage coastline and countless attractions to suit every taste, Dorset is a world class destination that will keep you coming back year after year.
If you're planning to book a Dorset holiday, these are some of the highlights:
One of the wonders of the natural world and a World Heritage Site, the Jurassic Coast is a genuine must-see. You can't fail to enjoy the fantastic coastal views and amazing geology which dates back over 180 million years.
A guided fossil hunting walk is to be recommended, as is Charmouth Heritage Coast centre. And don't miss the impressive Durdle door limestone arch formation, Old Harry Rocks near Swanage, and idyllic Lulworth Cove - all on the South West Coast Path.
The Dinosaur museum in Dorchester is the only one in the UK solely dedicated to Dinosaurs and the environment they lived in.
Despite being a largely rural county, Dorset has many lovely towns and villages to explore. Bournemouth and Weymouth are two of the more popular coastal resort towns and both offer all of the typical British seaside attractions you'd expect. Also worth a visit are the picturesque streets of Lyme Regis, Wimborne Minster and Shaftesbury.
The entire family will enjoy a trip to one of Dorset's fantastic beaches. Weymouth Beach, Swanage, Highcliffe Beach, Chesil Beach and Ringstead Bay are all highly recommended. Make sure to stop by Sandworld in Weymouth, a seasonal sand sculpture exhibit featuring the best sand artists from around the world as well as a chance for kids to make their own sand art.
It's proper beach holiday territory, even if some of the beaches are pebbled rather than sandy.
Dorset is home to a number of excellent landmarks and heritage sites. Visit the Roman Town House in Dorchester or the mysterious Cerne Abbas giant chalk figure.
Corfe Castle is also steeped in history and well worth a visit while enjoying the spectacular views of the coastline beyond. Historic buildings are plentiful in this part of the country and you may also wish to visit Christchurch Priory, Lulworth Castle, Kingston Lacy Country House, Highcliffe Castle and the imposing Sherbourne Abbey.
The Tank Museum near Wool is fascinating, home to a large collection of tanks and live-action displays.
Explore the region's scenic coastline via walking, hiking and cycling trails. Moors Valley Country Park and Forest has a variety of tree-top walkways, trails, and adventure courses across 1,000 acres of parkland. There are also many opportunities for outdoor activities and water sports such as kitesurfing, sailing and diving.
Take a trip to Brownsea Island near Poole which is a lovely day trip out - and home to some of our beloved red squirrels. Studland Beach and Nature Reserve also offers fantastic views and safe swimming.
Foodies will enjoy the Dorset Seafood Festival, or for something a little more bizarre, perhaps the Stinging Nettle Eating Championship!
Fans of Broadchurch will recognise West Bay!
Animal lovers will enjoy a trip to Monkey World, an ape rescue and rehabilitation centre in Wareham, or Abbotsbury Swannery and Children's Farm where you can experience wildlife close up. The Weymouth Sea Life Adventure Park is another hit for those with children, as is Adventure Wonderland, an ‘Alice in Wonderland' themed attraction near Bournemouth.