Dorchester campsites
Dorchester is a beautiful Dorset town, filled with ancient history, eclectic buildings and interesting museums for everyone to enjoy. There's a good range of Dorchester campsites to choose from too, so why not bring the whole family and enjoy the scenic countryside, Jurassic Coast, shops, gardens, walks and much more!
69 Dorchester campsites
Dewflock Farm
Dorchester, Dorset (1.5 miles)
Family friendly camping and bells tents on a working livestock farm. Ten minutes from Weymouth and the coast!
4.95 /5
Thorncombe Farm
Higher Bockhampton, Dorchester, Dorset (2.4 miles)
Quiet camping, touring and glamping bell tent site with campfires and dogs welcome. Set in idyllic Hardy Country.
4.71 /5
Chalk Meadow
Dorchester, Dorset (3.2 miles)
Small and peaceful rural campsite in the Dorset AONB, ten minutes from Dorchester. Dog friendly.
Highly rated
Donkey Down Campsite
Sutton Poyntz, Weymouth, Dorset (3.7 miles)
Peaceful family-friendly site with views over Weymouth Bay and the Dorset Coast. Campfires and dogs welcome.
4.53 /5
Higher Moor Farm Campsite
Nottington, Weymouth, Dorset (4.9 miles)
Camping and boutique glamping on the Jurassic Coast. 15 minutes from Weymouth with its sandy beach and harbour.
Highly rated
Hardyes Countryside Camping
Dorchester, Dorset (5 miles)
A tranquil site with farmland views and clear night skies for star gazing, close to the Jurassic coastline.
4.94 /5
Zambuka Campsite
Osmington, Weymouth, Dorset (5.1 miles)
Small, adult only farm site with panoramic views, just 15 minutes from Durdle Door. Open year round.
4.3 /5
Sandyholme Holiday Park
Owermoigne, Dorchester, Dorset (5.2 miles)
Family and dog friendly park with a shop, play park and more. 15 minutes to Durdle Door and the Jurassic Coast!
4.66 /5
Buckland Campsite
Buckand Ripers, Weymouth, Dorset (5.2 miles)
Peaceful family-run site, with views over the rolling Dorset countryside, 15 minutes from Weymouth.
4.91 /5
East Shilvinghampton
Portesham, Weymouth, Dorset (5.3 miles)
Dog friendly stays for families in luxury glamping lodges with onsite alpacas, just 15 minutes to Chesil Beach!
Rosewall Camping
Osmington Mills, Weymouth, Dorset (5.5 miles)
Family site offering fishing and horse riding, with views of Weymouth Bay. A 15 minute walk to a hidden beach.
4.81 /5
Portesham Dairy Farm Campsite
Portesham, Weymouth, Dorset (6 miles)
Nestled in patchwork countryside, a family run Jurassic Coast site near Weymouth, with dog grooming on site.
4.75 /5
Galton Campsite
Dorchester, Dorset (6.1 miles)
Family run site set in a 20 acre field on an organic farm within easy reach to the Purbeck Heritage coast.
4.65 /5
West Fleet Holiday Farm
Fleet, Weymouth, Dorset (7 miles)
Family friendly camping park, complete with an outdoor swimming pool! Just 15 minutes from Weymouth's beach.
4.46 /5
Sea Barn Farm Camping Park
Weymouth, Dorset (7.1 miles)
Farm campsite with tent and touring pitches set by the Dorset coast, with stunning views over Lyme Bay.
4.63 /5
Brewery Farm Campsite
Ansty, Dorset (9.3 miles)
A quiet and peaceful rural site with countryside views and an onsite farm shop. Next door to a charming pub.
4.77 /5
Flowerdew Farm
Punckowle, Dorset (9.4 miles)
Eco-friendly, off-grid camping and glamping on a farm close to the Jurassic Coast. Meet the alpacas and goats!
4.87 /5
Whitemead Caravan Park
Wool, Dorset (9.5 miles)
Award-winning friendly family run park set in five and a half acres of Dorset countryside.
4.78 /5
Longthorns Farm
Wareham, Dorset (9.7 miles)
Family friendly camping, touring and glamping next door to Monkey World. Onsite alpacas you can walk and meet!
4.82 /5
New Court Farm Camping
Batcombe, Dorchester, Dorset (9.9 miles)
Off-grid camping offering grass pitches with wonderful views. Easy access to walking routes, Dorchester and more.
4.91 /5
Primrose Fields Campsite
East Stoke, Wareham, Dorset (10.9 miles)
Family camping with campfires on a wildflower meadow, near Bovington Tank Museum, Monkey World and Lulworth.
4.82 /5
Hooke Court
Hooke, Dorset (11.4 miles)
Two glamping bell tents, as well as a unique Iron Age round house and Saxon long house. All fully furnished.
4.58 /5
The Daggles
Leigh, Sherborne, Dorset (11.4 miles)
Simple, off-grid family camping with flushing loos and hot showers. Situated on a dairy farm in Dorset.
Graston Copse Holiday Park
Burton Bradstock, Bridport, Dorset (11.7 miles)
A quiet retreat deep in the West Dorset countryside next to the River Bride and just a mile from the coast.
4.76 /5
Mount Pleasant Farm
Blandford Forum, Dorset (12.3 miles)
Dog friendly, stylish glamping lodges set close to the Dorset AONB and Blandford Forum. Beaches within 30 mins.
Benville Manor Camping
Corscombe, Dorchester, Dorset (12.5 miles)
Peaceful camping and glamping in the grounds of a 16th century Tudor manor, for lovers of nature and tranquillity.
4.71 /5
Freshwater Beach Holiday Park
Burton Bradstock, Bridport, Dorset (12.8 miles)
Family friendly holiday park with a private beach! Onsite bowling, entertainment, swimming pools, and a sports bar.
Hincknowle Cider Apple Farm Camping
Melplash, Bridport, Dorset (13 miles)
Traditional dog camping on a cider farm with panoramic countryside views. Just 15 minutes from West Bay beach.
4.92 /5
Pear Tree Farm
Beaminster, Dorset (14 miles)
A small touring site nestled in the Dorset Area of Natural Beauty, 20 minutes from the Jurassic Coast.
4.77 /5
Dorset Nectar Cider Farm Orchard Campsite
Waytown, Bridport, Dorset (14.2 miles)
Small family run site on an apple farm orchard, with a tap room serving fresh cider. Set in West Dorset AONB.
4.7 /5
Pineapple Farm Holidays
Salway Ash, Bridport, Dorset (14.5 miles)
Adult-only, dog friendly site with complimentary fire pits in the Dorset AONB, 15 minutes from Bridport and beach.
4.79 /5
Highlands End Holiday Park
Bridport, Dorset (14.5 miles)
5 star park on the Jurassic Coast with sea views. Indoor swimming pool, sauna, kids play area and bar/restaurant!
4.85 /5
Moreton Camping and Caravanning Club Site
Moreton, Dorchester, Dorset (5.7 miles)
Located in the heart of Wessex, Moreton is perfect for camping holidays spent exploring Dorset's beautiful beaches.
Purbeck Glamping
Winfrith Newburgh, Dorset (7.9 miles)
Pre-erected bell tent glamping for families with onsite animals. Five minutes from Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door.
4.8 /5
Halletts Rural Campsite
Portland, Dorset (11.9 miles)
Family run, almost wild camping on the Isle of Portland. Farm animals on site, beaches nearby and more.
4.62 /5
West Holme Glamping
Wareham, Dorset (12 miles)
Bell tents for families and couples on a peaceful equestrian farm, 20 minutes from the Jurassic Coast.
Highly rated
Hallett at Portland Bill Campsite
Portland, Dorset (13.2 miles)
Dog-friendly and family-run almost-wild camping site on Portland Peninsula. A true back to basics adventure!
4.67 /5
Bincombe Bumps Camping
Weymouth, Dorset (3.3 miles)
A relaxed campsite for tents and campervans overlooking the Jurassic Coast and Portland Harbour.
White Horse Campsite
Osmington, Weymouth, Dorset (4.2 miles)
A family run summertime campsite that offers plenty of space and facilities right under the Osmington White Horse.
Warmwell Caravan Park
Warmwell, Dorchester, Dorset (4.8 miles)
A caravan park where peace and tranquillity come as standard. Seasonal pitches only.
Jurassic Camp
Rodden, Weymouth, Dorset (6.2 miles)
Small farm camping site set on the Jurassic Coast within the Dorset AONB. Family and dog friendly.
Southover Woods
Dorchester, Dorset (6.3 miles)
Woodland site with private fire pits and group pitches, 20 minutes to Dorchester and 30 minutes to Durdle Door
Redlands Coppice
Dorchester, Dorset (6.5 miles)
Idyllic staycations in Dorset countryside with camping pitches for exclusive use and stylish bell tent glamping.
Bagwell Farm Touring Park
Chickerell, Weymouth, Dorset (6.6 miles)
The perfect base for exploring Dorset's Jurassic coastline - dog friendly and just 5 miles from Weymouth Beach.
Tokenhill Dorset Shepherd's Huts
Piddletrenthide, Dorchester, Dorset (6.6 miles)
Luxury ensuite adult-only shepherd's huts with outdoor bathtubs, situated 15 minutes from Dorchester.
Little Birch Caravan Site Certificated Location
Winfrith Newburgh, Dorchester, Dorset (7.7 miles)
Small, peaceful, family run CL site in Winfrith Newburgh, close to the beaches. Open year round.
9 Pitch Paddock Campsite
East Knighton, Wareham, Dorset (7.9 miles)
Friendly and family run camping site for tents and small campervans, just four miles to Durdle Door and Lulworth,
Pebble Bank Holiday Park
Wyke Regis, Weymouth, Dorset (8.1 miles)
A family friendly base just 2 miles from Weymouth and its beach, in the Dorset AONB and close to Chesil Beach.
Martleaves Farm Campsite
Wyke Regis, Weymouth, Dorset (8.4 miles)
Adult only, dog friendly camping by Weymouth, Chesil Beach and the Jurassic Coast. Open year round.
Clay Pigeon Caravan Park
Evershot, Dorchester, Dorset (9.1 miles)
Touring and camping at a park in the heart of the countryside, home of a go-karting circuit, near Dorchester.
Durdle Door Holiday Park
Wareham, Dorset (9.4 miles)
A family-owned park with unrivalled access to the famous limestone arch at Durdle Door.
Cherry Cottage Certificated Location
Middlemarsh, Sherborne, Dorset (10.7 miles)
A small rural site perfect for tourers looking for some peace and quiet, with beautiful countryside walks and views
Bredy Farm
Burton Bradstock, Bridport, Dorset (11.2 miles)
Adult only orchard camping in the Bride Valley and Dorset AONB, with annual cider and music festivals on site.
Luckford Wood
East Stoke, Wareham, Dorset (11.6 miles)
A quick drive from beaches, Durdle Door and Monkey World, this dog friendly site is your base in the Dorset AONB.
Wareham Forest Tourist Park
Wareham, Dorset (12.3 miles)
A 5-star park in Wareham Forest with a swimming pool. Bring the family and the dog - all welcome. Open all year.
Birchwood Tourist Park
Coldharbour, Wareham, Dorset (12.7 miles)
An open, rural, family-run caravan and campsite, surrounded by Wareham Forest, centrally located in Purbeck.
Sweet Hill Farm
Portland, Dorset (12.7 miles)
Almost wild camping on the beautiful Isle of Portland in Dorset with coastal views and dog friendly.
Little Rodmore Camping
Kings Stag, Sturminster Newton, Dorset (13.1 miles)
An almost wild campsite for tents in the heart of The Blackmore Vale set on a working family farm. Dog friendly.
Haddon Copse Farm
Fifehead Neville, Sturminster Newton, Dorset (13.3 miles)
Back to basics camping with campfires, a glamping hut and bell tents, just ten minutes from the Dorset AONB.
Far from the Madding Crowd
Fairmile, Blandford Forum, Dorset (13.5 miles)
Traditional built shepherd's hut in the heart of Dorset in a designated AONB. Ideal for couples.
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Things to do in Dorchester
Whilst in the town make sure to visit the Dinosaur Museum and see the mighty T-rex. It's the UK's only museum that is dedicated solely to dinosaurs and the kids will love it as much as adults. The Tutankhamun Exhibitions is also a spectacular recreation of Egyptian history, and not to be missed.
The Dorset Country Museum is also a must-do when in Dorchester. It shows a fascinating history and large collection of fossils taken from the nearby Jurassic Coast, which stretches for an impressive 96 miles across the coast of Southern England.
Visitors with an interest in military history are sure to enjoy exploring the Keep Military Museum which covers over 300 years of local history, or perhaps Maiden Castle, where you can take a family-friendly walk up to the ancient ruins for brilliant family photos.
For something different, relive your childhood at the Dorset Teddy Bear Museum. You may even meet Edwards the bear and his life-sized family! Alternatively, skaters will enjoy Dorchester Skatepark’s permanent concrete ramps and jumps.
The area's natural beauty stands out too. Set in a beautiful grouping of natural lakes, Sculpture by the Lakes is a 26-acre park packed with inspiring sculptures, while the Borough Gardens in the heart of the town are also fantastic. The pretty gardens offer a deserved break from the busy town streets, allowing for a relaxing stroll in the sun.
The 700 year old Kingston Maurward National Trust Property is another highlight, with stunning gardens and farmyard animals.
Dorchester boasts several other landmarks, churches, castles and houses to explore too. Athelhampton House and Gardens were built in the 15th Century and are beautifully preserved and maintained. The Gardens are exceptionally peaceful and are a great place to read a good book.
For a walk into the history of Thomas Hardy's life visit Hardy's Cottage (his historic birthplace), Max Gate (his famous townhouse) or the 72-foot high Hardy Monument - an interesting stop-off on National Cycle Route 2.
An iconic British poet and novelist, Hardy is famous all around the world. There is a great woodland walk to get to Hardy’s Cottage that is suitable for small children.
Other intriguing places to explore nearby include the Cerne Abbas Giant, which is a giant hill figure cut into the stone (best viewed from the air if you can), Poundbury (an experimental new town built on principles advocated by the Prince of Wales), The Tank Museum at Bovington, or Weymouth with the Sea Life Adventure Park and Sandworld.