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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38 small campsites in Dorset

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Quarr Camping, Swanage, DorsetPlaceholder image
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Quarr Camping

Swanage, Dorset

Small, friendly and family run farm camping site situated in Purbeck with grass pitches close to Swanage beach.

Two Counties Farm, Mere, DorsetPlaceholder image
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Two Counties Farm

Mere, Dorset

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

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

The Daggles, Leigh, Sherborne, DorsetPlaceholder image
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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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Southover Woods

Dorchester, Dorset

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

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The Homestead Campsite, West Parley, Ferndown, DorsetPlaceholder image
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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.

Winters Farm Certificated Site, Uplyme, Lyme Regis, DorsetPlaceholder image
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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.

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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.

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!

California Meadows, Swanage, DorsetPlaceholder image
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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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The Old Forge

Shaftesbury, Dorset

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

Little Birch Caravan Site Certificated Location, Winfrith Newburgh, Dorchester, DorsetPlaceholder image
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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.

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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.

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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!

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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Hooke Court

Hooke, Dorset

Two glamping bell tents, as well as a unique Iron Age round house and Saxon long house. All fully furnished.

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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.