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.
36 small campsites in Dorset
Hincknowle Cider Apple Farm Camping
Melplash, Bridport, Dorset
76 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
Thorncombe Farm
Higher Bockhampton, Dorchester, Dorset
26 reviews
100%
would recommend
Quiet camping, touring and glamping bell tent site with campfires and dogs welcome. Five minutes to Dorchester.
Pitches: 25 x Non Electric Grass Pitches, 5 x Bell Tents
Hobby Farm Holidays
Whitchurch Canonicorum, Bridport, Dorset
55 reviews
95%
would recommend
Adult-only camping and charming shepherd's huts in the Dorset AONB, within 15 minutes of Lyme Regis and Charmouth.
Pitches: 14 x Non Electric Grass and Hardstanding Pitches, Badger's Retreat Ensuite Shepherd's Hut (Dog Friendly)
Brewery Farm Campsite
Ansty, Dorset
47 reviews
100%
would recommend
A quiet and peaceful rural site with countryside views and an onsite farm shop. Next door to a charming pub.
Pitches: 11 x Electric Hardstanding Pitches , 9 x Non Electric Grass Pitches
Chalk Meadow
Dorchester, Dorset
36 reviews
100%
would recommend
Small and peaceful rural campsite in the Dorset AONB, ten minutes from Dorchester. Dog friendly.
Pitches: 15 x Non Electric Grass Campervan Pitches, 30 x Non Electric Grass Tent Pitches
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Coppet Hill
Bridport, Dorset
17 reviews
100%
would recommend
Family nature orientated camping with private bathrooms, plus quirky glamping land pods and Lotus Belle tents.
Pitches: Blackcap Non Electric Grass Pitch with Private Toilet, Sunflower Non Electric Grass Pitch with Private Toilet
Flowerdew Farm
Punckowle, Dorset
31 reviews
97%
would recommend
Eco-friendly, off-grid camping and glamping on a farm close to the Jurassic Coast. Meet the alpacas and goats!
Pitches: 6 x Non Electric Grass Tent Pitches, Bettie Unfurnished Bell Tent (Dog Friendly)
Zambuka Campsite
Osmington, Weymouth, Dorset
45 reviews
96%
would recommend
Small, adult only farm site with panoramic views, just 15 minutes from Durdle Door. Open year round.
10 x Grass and Hardstanding Pitches (Optional Electric)
Pear Tree Farm
Beaminster, Dorset
47 reviews
96%
would recommend
A small touring site nestled in the Dorset Area of Natural Beauty, 20 minutes from the Jurassic Coast.
5 x Grass and Gravel Touring Pitches (Optional Electric)
Ernie's Plot
Bridport, Dorset
28 reviews
96%
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!
8 x Electric Hardstanding Pitches
8m x 8m
Dorset Nectar Cider Farm Orchard Campsite
Waytown, Bridport, Dorset
58 reviews
97%
would recommend
Small family run site on an apple farm orchard, with a tap room serving fresh cider. Adult only!
14 x Non Electric Grass Pitches
4.5m x 5m
Stubbs Bridge Woodland
Wootton Fitzpaine, Bridport, Dorset
17 reviews
100%
would recommend
Private and luxurious shepherd's hut in 30 acres of stunning woodland. Ten minutes from Lyme Regis and Bridport.
Oak Ensuite Shepherd's Hut (Dog Friendly)
Dapplewood
Holt, Dorset
29 reviews
100%
would recommend
Dog friendly and adult only electric touring pitches, 20 minutes from the New Forest National Park. Open all year.
5 x Electric Hardstanding Pitches
6m x 5m
True Lovers Knot
Blandford Forum, Dorset
4 reviews
100%
would recommend
Pub with camping and touring, open daily for food and drink. Five minutes from Blandford Forum and Kingston Lacy!
Pitches: 3 x Electric Grass Pitches, 7 x Electric Hardstanding Pitches
Lyde Hill Holidays
Stour Provost, Gillingham, Dorset
4 reviews
100%
would recommend
Ensuite, family friendly glamping pods on a rural farm with onsite animals. Ten minutes to Shaftesbury.
5 x Ensuite Glamping Pods
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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.
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
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.
