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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Swanage Coastal Park
A campsite near Swanage
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Sweet Hill Farm
A campsite near Portland
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Tanglewood Holiday Park
Campground near Salisbury with showers, a short walk from a pub and restaurant.
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Tatton Farm Campsite
A campsite near Tatton
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The Creek Caravan Park
RV park in Ringstead, Dorset, near Ringstead Bay and the coast.
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The Daggles
Simple, off-grid family camping with flushing loos and hot showers. Situated on a dairy farm in Dorset.
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The Dorset Hideaway
A campsite near Whitchurch Canonicorum
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The Gaggle of Geese
A campsite near Dorchester
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The Homestead Campsite
Camping and touring 15 mins from the New Forest and near to Bournemouth and beaches. Open year round.
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The Inside Park
A well-placed campsite near Blandford_Forum
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The Old Forge
A gorgeous retreat in the Cranborne Chase AONB, with romantic shepherd's huts and campfires. Dog friendly.
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The Railway Campsite
Back-to-basics, family friendly tent and tourer camping located next to the Swanage steam trains Railway.
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The Red Lion
A campsite near Winfrith Newburgh
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Thorncombe Farm
A campsite near Higher Bockhampton
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Threshold Farm
A campsite near Wareham
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Timber Vale Caravan Park
RV park near Lyme Regis with showers and direct access to the Jurassic Coast.
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Tokenhill Dorset Shepherd's Huts
Luxury ensuite adult-only shepherd's huts with outdoor bathtubs, situated 15 minutes from Dorchester.
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Tom's Field Campsite
Campsite near Swanage with an on-site cafe serving breakfasts and pizzas.
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Treetops Caravan Park
Caravan park near Wareham in Dorset with shower facilities.
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Trigon Farm
A campsite near Wareham
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True Lovers Knot
A campsite near Blandford Forum
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Two Counties Farm
Family-friendly site on the Wiltshire/Dorset border, onsite fishing lakes and golfing.
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Ulwell Holiday Park
A campsite near Swanage
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Verwood Camping and Caravanning Club Site
A campsite near Wimborne
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