Durdle Door, Near Lulworth
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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.

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41 small campsites in Dorset

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Southover Woods, Dorchester, DorsetPlaceholder image
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Southover Woods

Dorchester, Dorset

Woodland site with private fire pits and group pitches, 20 minutes to Dorchester and 30 minutes to Durdle Door

Redlands Breaks, Sturminster Newton, DorsetPlaceholder image
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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.

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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, DorsetPlaceholder image
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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, DorsetPlaceholder image
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Redlands Coppice

Dorchester, Dorset

Idyllic staycations in Dorset countryside with camping pitches for exclusive use and stylish bell tent glamping.

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The Daggles

Leigh, Sherborne, Dorset

Simple, off-grid family camping with flushing loos and hot showers. Situated on a dairy farm in Dorset.

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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.

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Eggardon Hideaways

Bridport, Dorset

Glamping in rustic shepherd's huts on a working farm, 15 minutes from the Jurassic coast and Bridport.

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Caalm Camp

Shaftesbury, Dorset

Truly luxurious glamping in six cosy Mongolian yurts on this boutique site in the beautiful Dorset countryside.

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California Meadows

Swanage, Dorset

Small, family friendly tent and campervan site with shepherd's hut. Located minutes from South West Coast Path.

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Two Counties Farm

Mere, Dorset

Family-friendly site on the Wiltshire/Dorset border, onsite fishing lakes and golfing.

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The Old Forge

Shaftesbury, Dorset

A gorgeous retreat in the Cranborne Chase AONB, with romantic shepherd's huts and campfires. Dog friendly.

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True Lovers Knot

Blandford Forum, Dorset

Pub campsite with camping and touring pitches. Surrounded by stunning countryside in the beautiful Tarrant Valley.

Washingpool Farm Caravan Site, North Allington, Bridport, DorsetPlaceholder image
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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, DorsetPlaceholder image
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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, DorsetPlaceholder image
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A peaceful, secluded camping and touring site on a working farm. Just 15 minutes from the sandy Charmouth beach!

Palemead House Certificated Site, Shaftesbury, DorsetPlaceholder image
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A small, basic campsite nestled in the peaceful countryside, a ten minutes from the market town of Shaftesbury

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Prime Farm Camping

Bridport, Dorset

Family friendly off-grid camping in wildflower meadows overlooking Marshwood Vale. 25 minutes from Jurassic Coast!

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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.

Shaftesbury Country Touring Park, Shaftesbury, DorsetPlaceholder image
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Secluded and friendly caravan camping park set in the heart of Thomas Hardy country. Open all year.

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A good number of small campsites are on the Dorset Coast, and you'll find these here.

Around half of small campsites in Dorset are near the beach. Choose from our selection here.

Small campsites in Studland, West Bay, Weymouth, Eype and Bournemouth are some of Dorset's most popular places to camp.

Around two thirds of small campsites in Dorset allow pets. Book a dog friendly break here.

There are a number of small campsites with swimming pools in Dorset, and you'll find these here.

Most campsites in Dorset welcome families, but around 1 in 10 campsites in Dorset are adult only. Browse a list of sites here.