40 Dorchester walking and national trail campsites
Thorncombe Farm
Higher Bockhampton, Dorchester, Dorset (2.4 miles)
27 reviews
96%
would recommend
Quiet camping, touring and glamping bell tent site with campfires and dogs welcome. Set in idyllic Hardy Country.
Chalk Meadow
Dorchester, Dorset (3.2 miles)
15 reviews
100%
would recommend
Small and peaceful rural campsite in the Dorset AONB, ten minutes from Dorchester. Dog friendly.
Bincombe Bumps Camping
Weymouth, Dorset (3.3 miles)
8 reviews
100%
would recommend
A relaxed campsite for tents and campervans overlooking the Jurassic Coast and Portland Harbour.
Higher Moor Farm Campsite
Nottington, Weymouth, Dorset (4.9 miles)
11 reviews
100%
would recommend
Camping and boutique glamping on the Jurassic Coast. 15 minutes from Weymouth with its sandy beach and harbour.
Hardyes Countryside Camping
Dorchester, Dorset (5 miles)
43 reviews
100%
would recommend
A tranquil site with farmland views and clear night skies for star gazing, close to the Jurassic coastline.
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Zambuka Campsite
Osmington, Weymouth, Dorset (5.1 miles)
30 reviews
93%
would recommend
Small, adult only farm site with panoramic views, just 15 minutes from Durdle Door. Open year round.
Sandyholme Holiday Park
Owermoigne, Dorchester, Dorset (5.2 miles)
41 reviews
90%
would recommend
Family and dog friendly park with a shop, play park and more. 15 minutes to Durdle Door and the Jurassic Coast!
Rosewall Camping
Osmington Mills, Weymouth, Dorset (5.5 miles)
160 reviews
97%
would recommend
Family site with fishing and horse riding nearby and views of Weymouth Bay. A 15 minute walk to a rocky beach.
Portesham Dairy Farm Campsite
Portesham, Weymouth, Dorset (6 miles)
106 reviews
97%
would recommend
Nestled in patchwork countryside, a family run Jurassic Coast site near Weymouth, with dog grooming on site.
Galton Campsite
Dorchester, Dorset (6.1 miles)
11 reviews
100%
would recommend
Family run site set in a 20 acre field on an organic farm within easy reach to the Purbeck Heritage coast.
Brewery Farm Campsite
Ansty, Dorset (9.3 miles)
24 reviews
100%
would recommend
A quiet and peaceful rural site with countryside views and an onsite farm shop. Next door to a charming pub.
Flowerdew Farm
Punckowle, Dorset (9.4 miles)
23 reviews
96%
would recommend
Eco-friendly, off-grid camping and glamping on a farm close to the Jurassic Coast. Meet the alpacas and goats!
Whitemead Caravan Park
Wool, Dorset (9.5 miles)
41 reviews
95%
would recommend
Award-winning friendly family run park set in five and a half acres of Dorset countryside.
Primrose Fields Campsite
East Stoke, Wareham, Dorset (10.9 miles)
83 reviews
94%
would recommend
Family camping with campfires on a wildflower meadow, near Bovington Tank Museum, Monkey World and Lulworth.
Hooke Court
Hooke, Dorset (11.4 miles)
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.
Graston Copse Holiday Park
Burton Bradstock, Bridport, Dorset (11.7 miles)
80 reviews
95%
would recommend
A quiet retreat deep in the West Dorset countryside next to the River Bride and just a mile from the coast.
Sweet Hill Farm
Portland, Dorset (12.7 miles)
64 reviews
95%
would recommend
Almost wild camping on the beautiful Isle of Portland in Dorset with coastal views and horse riding! Dog friendly.
Birchwood Tourist Park
Coldharbour, Wareham, Dorset (12.7 miles)
Family and dog friendly park by Wareham Forest, five minutes to Wareham. Onsite shop, play park and dog wash!
Pear Tree Farm
Beaminster, Dorset (14 miles)
27 reviews
96%
would recommend
A small touring site nestled in the Dorset Area of Natural Beauty, 20 minutes from the Jurassic Coast.
Pineapple Farm Holidays
Salway Ash, Bridport, Dorset (14.5 miles)
55 reviews
94%
would recommend
Adult-only, dog friendly site with complimentary fire pits in the Dorset AONB, 15 minutes from Bridport and beach.
Highlands End Holiday Park
Bridport, Dorset (14.5 miles)
163 reviews
98%
would recommend
5 star park on the Jurassic Coast with sea views. Indoor swimming pool, sauna, kids play area and bar/restaurant!
Ernie's Plot
Bridport, Dorset (14.9 miles)
10 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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Jurassic Camp
Rodden, Weymouth, Dorset (6.2 miles)
Small farm camping site set on the Jurassic Coast within the Dorset AONB. Family and dog friendly.
Southover Woods
Dorchester, Dorset (6.3 miles)
Woodland site with private fire pits and group pitches, 20 minutes to Dorchester and 30 minutes to Durdle Door
Bagwell Farm Touring Park
Chickerell, Weymouth, Dorset (6.6 miles)
The perfect base for exploring Dorset's Jurassic coastline - dog friendly and just 5 miles from Weymouth Beach.
Tokenhill Dorset Shepherd's Huts
Piddletrenthide, Dorchester, Dorset (6.6 miles)
Luxury ensuite adult-only shepherd's huts with outdoor bathtubs, situated 15 minutes from Dorchester.
West Fleet Holiday Farm
Fleet, Weymouth, Dorset (7 miles)
Family friendly camping park, complete with an outdoor swimming pool! Just 15 minutes from Weymouth's beach.
Sea Barn Farm Camping Park
Weymouth, Dorset (7.1 miles)
Farm campsite with tent and touring pitches set by the Dorset coast, with stunning views over Lyme Bay.
Little Birch Caravan Site Certificated Location
Winfrith Newburgh, Dorchester, Dorset (7.7 miles)
Small, peaceful, family run CL site in Winfrith Newburgh, close to the beaches. Open year round.
Clay Pigeon Caravan Park
Evershot, Dorchester, Dorset (9.1 miles)
Touring and camping at a park in the heart of the countryside, home of a go-karting circuit, near Dorchester.
Durdle Door Holiday Park
Wareham, Dorset (9.4 miles)
A family-owned park with unrivalled access to the famous limestone arch at Durdle Door.
New Court Farm Camping
Batcombe, Dorchester, Dorset (9.9 miles)
Off-grid camping offering grass pitches with wonderful views. Easy access to walking routes, Dorchester and more.
Cherry Cottage Certificated Location
Middlemarsh, Sherborne, Dorset (10.7 miles)
A small rural site perfect for tourers looking for some peace and quiet, with beautiful countryside walks and views
Bredy Farm
Burton Bradstock, Bridport, Dorset (11.2 miles)
Adult only orchard camping in the Bride Valley and Dorset AONB, with annual cider and music festivals on site.
Halletts Rural Campsite
Portland, Dorset (11.9 miles)
Family run, almost wild camping on the Isle of Portland. Farm animals on site, beaches nearby and more.
Wareham Forest Tourist Park
Wareham, Dorset (12.3 miles)
A 5-star park in Wareham Forest with a swimming pool. Bring the family and the dog - all welcome. Open all year.
Little Rodmore Camping
Kings Stag, Sturminster Newton, Dorset (13.1 miles)
An almost wild campsite for tents in the heart of The Blackmore Vale set on a working family farm. Dog friendly.
Dorset Forest Garden
Beaminster, Dorset (14 miles)
Vintage style shepherd's huts and a yurt with stunning views, hot tubs, ensuites and fire pits!
Washingpool Farm Caravan Site
North Allington, Bridport, Dorset (14.2 miles)
A small, family-run 10 pitch site for adults only with South Coast views and a cafe and farm shop on site.
High Cross Camping Coach and Living Van
Netherbury, Bridport, Dorset (15 miles)
A unique stay near to Bridport and West Bay sleeping in a Victorian railway carriage, ideal for families of four.
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