18 small campsites near the beach in Dorset
Hincknowle Cider Apple Farm Camping
Melplash, Bridport, Dorset
62 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
23 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!
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.
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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
17 reviews
100%
would recommend
Small and peaceful rural campsite in the Dorset AONB, ten minutes from Dorchester. Dog friendly.
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.
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!
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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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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