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
Hincknowle Cider Apple Farm Camping
Melplash, Bridport, Dorset
60 reviews
98%
would recommend
Traditional dog camping on a cider farm with panoramic countryside views. Just 15 minutes from West Bay beach.
Thorncombe Farm
Higher Bockhampton, Dorchester, Dorset
28 reviews
96%
would recommend
Quiet camping, touring and glamping bell tent site with campfires and dogs welcome. Set in idyllic Hardy Country.
Hobby Farm
Whitchurch Canonicorum, Bridport, Dorset
51 reviews
94%
would recommend
Adult-only camping and charming shepherd's huts in the Dorset AONB, within 15 minutes of Lyme Regis and Charmouth.
Flowerdew Farm
Punckowle, Dorset
28 reviews
96%
would recommend
Eco-friendly, off-grid camping and glamping on a farm close to the Jurassic Coast. Meet the alpacas and goats!
Brewery Farm Campsite
Ansty, Dorset
25 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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Zambuka Campsite
Osmington, Weymouth, Dorset
35 reviews
94%
would recommend
Small, adult only farm site with panoramic views, just 15 minutes from Durdle Door. Open year round.
Dorset Nectar Cider Farm Orchard Campsite
Waytown, Bridport, Dorset
64 reviews
94%
would recommend
Small family run site on an apple farm orchard, with a tap room serving fresh cider. Adult only!
Pear Tree Farm
Beaminster, Dorset
28 reviews
96%
would recommend
A small touring site nestled in the Dorset Area of Natural Beauty, 20 minutes from the Jurassic Coast.
Coppet Hill
Bridport, Dorset
14 reviews
100%
would recommend
Family nature orientated camping with private bathrooms, plus quirky glamping land pods and Lotus Belle tents.
Chalk Meadow
Dorchester, Dorset
16 reviews
100%
would recommend
Small and peaceful rural campsite in the Dorset AONB, ten minutes from Dorchester. Dog friendly.
Rivendell Park
Horton Heath, Wimborne, Dorset
Family camping, touring and glamping site with a swimming pool, hot tub and bar. Just 15 minutes to the New Forest!
Dorset Forest Garden
Beaminster, Dorset
Highly ratedSmall campervan and ensuite shepherd's hut site with hot tubs and stargazing roofs. Five minutes to Beaminster.
Stubbs Bridge Woodland
Wootton Fitzpaine, Bridport, Dorset
14 reviews
100%
would recommend
Private and luxurious shepherd's hut in 30 acres of stunning woodland. Ten minutes from Lyme Regis and Bridport.
West Holme Glamping
Wareham, Dorset
6 reviews
100%
would recommend
Fully furnished bell tents for families and couples on an equestrian farm. 15 minutes to the Jurassic Coast.
Ernie's Plot
Bridport, Dorset
14 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!
Dapplewood
Holt, Dorset
31 reviews
100%
would recommend
An adult only touring base by the New Forest and Poole's sandy beaches, the perfect dog friendly base.
Lyde Hill Holidays
Stour Provost , Gillingham , Dorset
Ensuite, family friendly glamping pods on a rural farm with onsite animals. Ten minutes to Shaftesbury.
Hooke Court
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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Old Bidlake Farm
Bridport, Dorset
A small and peaceful site within the Marshwood Vale. Large grass pitches each with a rocket stove and picnic bench!
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
Blue Pool Camping
Wareham, Dorset
From treehouses to wild camping - Blue Pool camping has something for everyone. Peaceful tranquillity at it's best.
Redlands Breaks
Sturminster Newton, Dorset
Adult only and dog friendly camping, touring and glamping, set on a peaceful private nature reserve with a lake.
Home Farm Camping
Blandford, Dorset
Glamping and camping with an onsite farm shop and tearooms. Ideal for hen weekends, couples and families.
New Court Farm Camping
Batcombe, Dorchester, Dorset
Off-grid camping offering grass pitches with wonderful views. Easy access to walking routes, Dorchester and more.
Redlands Coppice
Dorchester, Dorset
Idyllic staycations in Dorset countryside with camping pitches for exclusive use and stylish bell tent glamping.
The Homestead Campsite
West Parley, Ferndown, Dorset
Camping and touring 15 mins from the New Forest and near to Bournemouth and beaches. Open year round.
Eggardon Hideaways
Bridport, Dorset
Glamping in rustic shepherd's huts on a working farm, 15 minutes from the Jurassic coast and Bridport.
California Meadows
Swanage, Dorset
Small, family friendly tent and campervan site with shepherd's hut. Located minutes from South West Coast Path.
Two Counties Farm
Mere, Dorset
Family-friendly site on the Wiltshire/Dorset border, onsite fishing lakes and golfing.
The Island at Durweston Mill
Blandford, Dorset
Stylish bell tent glamping on a 400m2 pitch with space for additional tent camping, surrounded by the River Stour.
True Lovers Knot
Blandford Forum, Dorset
Pub campsite with camping and touring pitches. Surrounded by stunning countryside in the beautiful Tarrant Valley.
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.
Washingpool Farm Caravan Site
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.
Cherry Cottage Certificated Location
Middlemarsh, Sherborne, Dorset
A small rural site perfect for tourers looking for some peace and quiet, with beautiful countryside walks and views
Crabbs Bluntshay Farm Campsite Certificated Location
Bridport, Dorset
A peaceful, secluded camping and touring site on a working farm. Just 15 minutes from the sandy Charmouth beach!
Palemead House
Shaftesbury, Dorset
A small, basic campsite nestled in the peaceful countryside, a ten minutes from the market town of Shaftesbury
Berehayes Holiday Cottages
Whitchurch Canonicorum, Bridport, Dorset
A secluded shepherd's hut in a paddock with alpacas, sheep and a pond. Private pool and sauna sessions included.
Winters Farm Certificated Site
Uplyme, Lyme Regis, Dorset
A Hideaway Site offering amazing sea views and ideally placed for touring Devon, Dorset or historic Lyme Regis.
The Daggles
Leigh, Sherborne, Dorset
Simple, off-grid family camping with flushing loos and hot showers. Situated on a dairy farm in Dorset.
Shaftesbury Country Touring Park
Shaftesbury, Dorset
Secluded and friendly caravan camping park set in the heart of Thomas Hardy country. Open all year.
Monkton Wyld Court
Charmouth, Bridport, Dorset
Family friendly camping on the grounds of a large country house, with spacious grass pitches for tents.
Little Birch Caravan Site Certificated Location
Winfrith Newburgh, Dorchester, Dorset
Small, peaceful, family run CL site in Winfrith Newburgh, close to the beaches. Open year round.
North View Certificated Location
Swanage, Dorset
Small touring site in Dorset AONB, just ten minutes from Swanage Bay. Dog friendly.
Caalm Camp
Shaftesbury, Dorset
Truly luxurious glamping in six cosy Mongolian yurts on this boutique site in the beautiful Dorset countryside.
Barkhill Shepherd's Huts
Blandford Forum, Dorset
An adult-only shepherd's hut with views over Hambledon Hill. Walking distance of The Royal Oak pub.
The Old Forge
Shaftesbury, Dorset
A gorgeous retreat in the Cranborne Chase AONB, with romantic shepherd's huts and campfires. Dog friendly.
