Camping in Dorset
24 campsites, glamping sites and caravan parks
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Dorset's mix of rolling farmland, chalk downs and Jurassic coastline makes it well suited to camping and glamping, and the choice runs from simple farm pitches to well-appointed shepherd's huts. Places such as Barkhill Shepherd's Huts and Tokenhill Dorset Shepherd's Huts suit those wanting comfort without giving up the outdoor feel, while sites like Fred's Field Campsite and Lower Bridge Farm Camping keep things closer to traditional tent camping.
Inland spots such as Hilltop Farm Camping, Frome View Camping and Hincknowle Cider Apple Farm Camping tend towards quiet, working countryside settings, good for walkers and those happy with a low-key stay. Others, including The Daggles and Threshold Farm, offer a bit more space to spread out. With so many small, independent sites across the county, it's worth thinking about how close you want to be to the coast versus the inland hills before booking.
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North End Farm
A well-placed campsite near Bridport
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Oakdene Forest Park
Large holiday park with lodges and caravans near Ringwood, offering pools, spa, gym and forest walks.
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Old Bidlake Farm
A small and peaceful site within the Marshwood Vale. Large grass pitches each with a rocket stove and picnic bench!
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Old Coastguard Holiday Park
Holiday lodges in Burton Bradstock with private beach access and showers.
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Osmington Mills Corner Campsite
A campsite near Weymouth
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Osmington Mills Lodge Park
Holiday lodge park in Osmington Mills with showers and on-site dining including Sunday roasts.
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Owlpen Caravans
Caravan site in Dorset with showers, near tea rooms and a dog park.
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Palemead House Certificated Site
A small, basic campsite nestled in the peaceful countryside, a ten minutes from the market town of Shaftesbury
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Parley Court Camping
A campsite near Hurn
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Pear Tree Farm
A campsite near Beaminster
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Pebble Bank Holiday Park
A campsite near Wyke Regis
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Pilsdon View Camping
A campsite near Bridport with its own bar/restaurant
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Pineapple Farm Holidays
A campsite near Salway Ash
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Port View Caravan And Camping Park
Caravan and camping park in Weymouth with showers, a short walk from PGL Osmington Bay.
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Portesham Dairy Farm Campsite
A campsite near Portesham
Dorset
Portesham Pods
A campsite near Weymouth
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Prime Farm Camping
Family friendly off-grid camping in wildflower meadows overlooking Marshwood Vale. 25 minutes from Jurassic Coast!
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Purbeck Valley Farmhouse
A campsite near Wareham
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Quarr Camping
Small, friendly and family run farm camping site situated in Purbeck with grass pitches close to Swanage beach.
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Redlands Breaks
A campsite near Sturminster Newton
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Revels Fishery
A campsite near Dorchester
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Ridge Farm Camping and Caravan Park
A friendly, family-run camping and caravan site on a small farm close to the Purbeck Hills and lovely South Coast.
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Ringstead Bay Camping
A campsite near Dorchester
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Rivendell Park
A campsite near Horton Heath
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