Small campsites in Dorset
With fewer neighbours to interrupt your evenings back at camp and a more personal feel on a smaller site, escape to the countryside in one of these small campsites in Dorset. Watch the sunset over the Jurassic Coast before heading back to your more private campsite, free from the crowds.
47 small campsites in Dorset
Melplash, Bridport, Dorset
44 reviews
98%
would recommend
Traditional dog camping on a cider farm with panoramic countryside views. Just 15 minutes from West Bay beach.
Whitchurch Canonicorum, Bridport, Dorset
43 reviews
93%
would recommend
Adult-only camping and charming shepherd's huts in the Dorset AONB, within 15 minutes of Lyme Regis and Charmouth.
Higher Bockhampton, Dorchester, Dorset
27 reviews
96%
would recommend
Quiet camping, touring and glamping bell tent site with campfires and dogs welcome. Set in idyllic Hardy Country.
Punckowle, Dorset
23 reviews
96%
would recommend
Eco-friendly, off-grid camping and glamping on a farm close to the Jurassic Coast. Meet the alpacas and goats!
Ansty, Dorset
24 reviews
100%
would recommend
A quiet and peaceful rural site with countryside views and an onsite farm shop. Next door to a charming pub.
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Waytown, Bridport, Dorset
66 reviews
92%
would recommend
Small family run site on an apple farm orchard, with a tap room serving fresh cider. Adult only!
Osmington, Weymouth, Dorset
30 reviews
93%
would recommend
Small, adult only farm site with panoramic views, just 15 minutes from Durdle Door. Open year round.
Bridport, Dorset
13 reviews
100%
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Family nature orientated camping with private bathrooms, plus quirky glamping land pods and Lotus Belle tents.
Dorchester, Dorset
15 reviews
100%
would recommend
Small and peaceful rural campsite in the Dorset AONB, ten minutes from Dorchester. Dog friendly.
Bridport, Dorset
9 reviews
100%
would recommend
Small, year round adult only touring site with a shop. Ten minute walk to a pub and ten minute drive to the beach!
Wareham, Dorset
6 reviews
100%
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Fully furnished bell tents for families and couples on an equestrian farm. 15 minutes to the Jurassic Coast.
Holt, Dorset
29 reviews
100%
would recommend
An adult only touring base by the New Forest and Poole's sandy beaches, the perfect dog friendly base.
Wootton Fitzpaine, Bridport, Dorset
13 reviews
100%
would recommend
Private and luxurious shepherd's hut in 30 acres of stunning woodland. Ten minutes from Lyme Regis and Bridport.
Beaminster, Dorset
27 reviews
96%
would recommend
A small touring site nestled in the Dorset Area of Natural Beauty, 20 minutes from the Jurassic Coast.
Stour Provost , Gillingham , Dorset
Ensuite, family friendly glamping pods on a rural farm with onsite animals. Ten minutes to Shaftesbury.
Hooke, Dorset
12 reviews
83%
would recommend
Two glamping bell tents, as well as a unique Iron Age round house and Saxon long house. All fully furnished.
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Bridport, Dorset
A small and peaceful site within the Marshwood Vale. Large grass pitches each with a rocket stove and picnic bench!
Swanage, Dorset
Small, friendly and family run farm camping site situated in Purbeck with grass pitches close to Swanage beach.
Dorchester, Dorset
Woodland site with private fire pits and group pitches, 20 minutes to Dorchester and 30 minutes to Durdle Door
Wareham, Dorset
From treehouses to wild camping - Blue Pool camping has something for everyone. Peaceful tranquillity at it's best.
Sturminster Newton, Dorset
Adult only and dog friendly camping, touring and glamping, set on a peaceful private nature reserve with a lake.
Horton Heath, Wimborne, Dorset
A luxurious, family friendly resort just 15 mins from the New Forest with a swimming pool, hot tub and outdoor bar!
Blandford, Dorset
Glamping and camping with an onsite farm shop and tearooms. Ideal for hen weekends, couples and families.
Batcombe, Dorchester, Dorset
Off-grid camping offering grass pitches with wonderful views. Easy access to walking routes, Dorchester and more.
Dorchester, Dorset
Idyllic staycations in Dorset countryside with camping pitches for exclusive use and stylish bell tent glamping.
West Parley, Ferndown, Dorset
Camping and touring 15 mins from the New Forest and near to Bournemouth and beaches. Open year round.
Bridport, Dorset
Glamping in rustic shepherd's huts on a working farm, 15 minutes from the Jurassic coast and Bridport.
Swanage, Dorset
Small, family friendly tent and campervan site with shepherd's hut. Located minutes from South West Coast Path.
Mere, Dorset
Family-friendly site on the Wiltshire/Dorset border, onsite fishing lakes and golfing.
Blandford, Dorset
Stylish bell tent glamping on a 400m2 pitch with space for additional tent camping, surrounded by the River Stour.
Blandford Forum, Dorset
Pub campsite with camping and touring pitches. Surrounded by stunning countryside in the beautiful Tarrant Valley.
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.
North Allington, Bridport, Dorset
A small, family-run 10 pitch site for adults only with South Coast views and a cafe and farm shop on site.
Middlemarsh, Sherborne, Dorset
A small rural site perfect for tourers looking for some peace and quiet, with beautiful countryside walks and views
Bridport, Dorset
A peaceful, secluded camping and touring site on a working farm. Just 15 minutes from the sandy Charmouth beach!
Shaftesbury, Dorset
A small, basic campsite nestled in the peaceful countryside, a ten minutes from the market town of Shaftesbury
Whitchurch Canonicorum, Bridport, Dorset
A secluded shepherd's hut in a paddock with alpacas, sheep and a pond. Private pool and sauna sessions included.
Uplyme, Lyme Regis, Dorset
A Hideaway Site offering amazing sea views and ideally placed for touring Devon, Dorset or historic Lyme Regis.
Leigh, Sherborne, Dorset
Simple, off-grid family camping with flushing loos and hot showers. Situated on a dairy farm in Dorset.
Shaftesbury, Dorset
Secluded and friendly caravan camping park set in the heart of Thomas Hardy country. Open all year.
Charmouth, Bridport, Dorset
Family friendly camping on the grounds of a large country house, with spacious grass pitches for tents.
Winfrith Newburgh, Dorchester, Dorset
Small, peaceful, family run CL site in Winfrith Newburgh, close to the beaches. Open year round.
Swanage, Dorset
Small touring site in Dorset AONB, just ten minutes from Swanage Bay. Dog friendly.
Shaftesbury, Dorset
Truly luxurious glamping in six cosy Mongolian yurts on this boutique site in the beautiful Dorset countryside.
Beaminster, Dorset
Vintage style shepherd's huts and a yurt with stunning views, hot tubs, ensuites and fire pits!
Blandford Forum, Dorset
An adult-only shepherd's hut with views over Hambledon Hill. Walking distance of The Royal Oak pub.
Shaftesbury, Dorset
A gorgeous retreat in the Cranborne Chase AONB, with romantic shepherd's huts and campfires. Dog friendly.
