Back to basics campsites in Dorset
22 back to basics campsites in Dorset
Hincknowle Cider Apple Farm Camping
Melplash, Bridport, Dorset
73 reviews
99%
would recommend
Traditional dog camping on a cider farm with panoramic countryside views. Just 15 minutes from West Bay beach.
9 x Non Electric Grass Pitches
6m long
Riverside Lakes
Horton, Dorset
33 reviews
94%
would recommend
Family friendly camping, touring and glamping. Onsite animals, fishing and crafts, 20 minutes from Bournemouth.
Pitches: 6 x Non Electric Grass Tent Pitches (Centre Point), 6 x Non Electric Grass Tent Pitches (Chill Out)
Thorncombe Farm
Higher Bockhampton, Dorchester, Dorset
25 reviews
100%
would recommend
Quiet camping, touring and glamping bell tent site with campfires and dogs welcome. Set in idyllic Hardy Country.
Pitches: 25 x Non Electric Grass Pitches, 5 x Bell Tents
Primrose Fields Campsite
East Stoke, Wareham, Dorset
92 reviews
97%
would recommend
Family camping with campfires on a wildflower meadow, near Bovington Tank Museum, Monkey World and Lulworth.
50 x Non Electric Grass Pitches
10m x 10m
Holyrood Farm Campsite
Shaftesbury, Dorset
52 reviews
98%
would recommend
Back to basics camping set in very picturesque countryside beside Shaftesbury. Campfires and pets welcome.
50 x Non Electric Grass Pitches
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Tatton Farm Campsite
Chickerell, Weymouth, Dorset
11 reviews
100%
would recommend
Rural, simple campsite on a 450 acre family-run dairy farm. Within 15 minutes of Weymouth and sandy beaches!
15 x Non Electric Grass Pitches
Monarch's Way Campsite
Trent, Sherborne, Dorset
10 reviews
100%
would recommend
Almost wild camping in a small orchard on the Monarch's Way. Set in a scenic village, ten minutes from Sherborne.
Pitches: 31 x Non Electric Grass Tent Pitches, Non Electric Grass Touring Pitch
Galton Campsite
Dorchester, Dorset
7 reviews
100%
would recommend
Family run site set in a 20 acre field on an organic farm within easy reach to the Purbeck Heritage coast.
50 x Non Electric Grass Pitches
West Holme Glamping
Wareham, Dorset
7 reviews
100%
would recommend
Fully furnished bell tents for families and couples on an equestrian farm. 15 minutes to the Jurassic Coast.
5 x Bell Tents
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Haddon Copse Farm
Fifehead Neville, Sturminster Newton, Dorset
Back to basics camping with campfires, a glamping hut and bell tents, just ten minutes from the Dorset AONB.
The Railway Campsite
Harmans Cross, Swanage, Dorset
Back-to-basics, family friendly tent and tourer camping located next to the Swanage steam trains Railway.
Quarr Camping
Swanage, Dorset
Small, friendly and family run farm camping site situated in Purbeck with grass pitches close to Swanage beach.
Southover Woods
Dorchester, Dorset
Woodland site with private fire pits and group pitches, 20 minutes to Dorchester and 30 minutes to Durdle Door
Turnpike Showground Campsite
Shaftesbury, Dorset
Calm, simple, no-frills camping and touring suitable for families and pets - set close to Cranborne Chase AONB.
New Court Farm Camping
Batcombe, Dorchester, Dorset
Off-grid camping offering grass pitches with wonderful views. Easy access to walking routes, Dorchester and more.
Eggardon Hideaways
Bridport, Dorset
Glamping in rustic shepherd's huts on a working farm, 15 minutes from the Jurassic coast and Bridport.
Britt Valley Campground
Westbay, Bridport, Dorset
Traditional, spacious campground in the heart of West Bay, a five minute walk to the beach. Dog friendly.
Little Rodmore Camping
Kings Stag, Sturminster Newton, Dorset
An almost wild campsite for tents in the heart of The Blackmore Vale set on a working family farm. Dog friendly.
Prime Farm Camping
Bridport, Dorset
Family friendly off-grid camping in wildflower meadows overlooking Marshwood Vale. 25 minutes from Jurassic Coast!
The Daggles
Leigh, Sherborne, Dorset
Simple, off-grid family camping with flushing loos and hot showers. Situated on a dairy farm in Dorset.
