A back-to-basics site set on an organic farm, Galton Campsite offers access to the Jurassic Coast. Explore the Isle of Purbeck, winding lanes and great Dorset beaches from this tents-only site. An easy 12 minute drive takes you to gems like Lulworth Cove, Durdle Door and Ringstead Bay. Campfires and dogs welcome. Choose your own pitch.

Why choose Galton Campsite

Friendly back-to-basics tent-only site on a welcoming organic farm and clean facilities

Easy access to the iconic Jurassic Coast, with plenty to explore

Spacious 20 acre field for pitches with no space restrictions, campfires and dogs welcome

About the site

Galton is a relaxed family run park set on an organic farm at the gateway to the Purbeck Heritage coast area. All around you is the beauty of rural Dorset, but the urban haven of Weymouth is also within easy reach with everything you could need. Dogs are welcome to join you in your stay at the coast. Set in a spacious 20 acre field, this is a back-to-nature site for tents and trailer tents only, surrounded by mostly grass pasture either grazed by cows and their calves or cut for hay and silage to feed the livestock in winter. Guests are welcome to choose their own pitch upon arrival so that they can enjoy either privacy or stay close to friends and family.

Galton Campsite is open for the late May bank holiday weekend, 27th June to 30th June and the August bank holiday weekend.

"Lovely site, plenty of space"

Rory W

"Great spot and easy check in"

James L

What facilities are at Galton Campsite?

Accessible facilities

Allow commercial vans

Allow pets on site

Café / restaurant / takeaway

Drinking water

Family friendly

Shop

Showers

Toilets

W.C. disposal

WiFi

Fires allowed

Near beach

Facilities include toilets, showers, a washing up area and freezer on site. There is a garden centre and farm shop very close by.

To help with social distancing and hygiene, the site has increased the number of toilets and washing facilities. Hand sanitisers are available to use before entering the facilities.

There are 50 accommodation options on-site

Bookable pitches and accommodation options

50 x Non Electric Grass Pitches

Max 6 people

Set within a spacious 20 acre field, these pitches are suitable for tents and trailer tents.

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Lovely campsite

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Megan M

Medium Tent - Non Electric Grass PitchesAug 2025

The campsite and area are lovely and was kept tidy with bins emptied frequently. The showers were hot and the toilet were kept clean. Location was good with farm shops & garden center near by and only 15mins drive to Durdle Door. The hosts were lovely and came round to check if we needed anything on our first night. Would stay again and highly recommended :)

Clean facilities and plenty of space

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James B

Medium Tent - Non Electric Grass PitchesAug 2025

A quick two night stay that was close to Lulworth Cove - great camp site, very clean toilets and shower block. Plenty of space to find room away from other campers. Breakfast at Dobbies Garden Centre over the road if you don't have the kit to sort your own out!

Bosh

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Megan D

Aug 2024

Highly recommend, we didn't have great weather but still lovely. PS, cute dog!

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What time is check-in/out at Galton Campsite?

Check-in is from 8am - 9pm, and you must vacate your pitch before noon on day of departure.

Is Galton Campsite dog friendly?

Up to two dogs are welcome per pitch provided they are kept on a lead whilst onsite and are not a breed/crossbreed listed under the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 or a Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, or a Mastiff or Tosa.

Does Galton Campsite allow BBQs and campfires?

Open fires in fire pits and raised BBQs are permitted except in hot and dry weather, due to surrounding woodlands.

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Can I bring an awning, gazebo or pup tent with me to Galton Campsite?

Guests are welcome to bring one of each free of charge.

What's nearby

What attractions are nearby Galton Campsite?

It's just 15 minutes before you reach some of Dorset's gems including Durdle Door (5.4 miles) and Lulworth Cove (6.3 miles). There's plenty of walking trails to please keen hikers with Ringstead Bay nearby (5.2 miles) leading to miles of breathtaking coastal scenery along the South West Coast Path.

Don't miss exploring the Jurassic Coast, with fossil-hunting, boat cruises and more, and spend the day soaking up the scenery within the Dorset AONB.

Other attractions nearby include:

Monkey World (6.2 miles)
The Tank Museum (6.6 miles)
Corfe Castle (13.7 miles)

Things to do on site and in the Dorchester area

Take advantage of the tasty farm shop and garden centre cafe within easy reach and then branch out to exploring the weathered coast line.

A short drive away you've got access to ancient cliffs, boat trips, angling, fossil-hunting and hiking, biking and riding trails along the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site.

Also within easy reach there's the walkers' paradise of Ringstead Bay, with miles of footpaths to explore including a spectacular stretch of the South West Coast Path. Start from the National Trust car park and follow the trail west towards Osmington and Weymouth or east towards Durdle Door and Lulworth Cove.

Other local attractions worth visiting include: