Student Friendly Campsites in Dorchester, Dorset
10 bookable campsites within 15 miles of Dorchester
All distances are calculated "as the crow flies".
Hardyes Countryside Camping
Dorchester, Dorset, England- Rural site in Dorset overlooking open countryside by an old Roman road
- A quarter of an hour's drive from Maiden Castle and Abbotsbury
- Barbecues and dogs welcome; wheelchair-accessible facilities
Happyard
Dorchester, Dorset, England- Off-grid farm and alpaca centre in peaceful rural Dorset
- A 10-minute drive to Bridport, 15 to Dorchester and 30 to Lyme Regis
- Alpaca walks, meets and parties for an additional fee
Giants Head Caravan and Camping Park
Dorchester, Dorset, England- Rural Dorset site eight miles from Dorchester and 16 from the coast
- Treasure trails and countryside walks just steps away
- Just over a mile from pubs, a tearoom and a shop in Cerne Abbas
Moonfleet Farm
Dorchester, Dorset, England- Small and quiet farm with miles of walks all around
- Half an hour's drive from the Jurassic Coast
- Modern facilities, fishing ponds and campfires allowed
Bredy Farm
Bridport, Dorset, England- Traditional working farm with cider production and microbrewery
- Friendly, relaxed atmosphere and views of the Jurassic Coast
- Italian restaurant; tickets are extra for summer events and festivals
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Mill Paddock Campsite
Wareham, Dorset, England- Well-kept, family-friendly Dorset site 10 minutes’ drive from Wareham
- Monkey World 10 minutes’ drive and Studland Bay 25 minutes
- Electric hook-ups and hot showers; pubs and shops 10 minutes’ drive
Sweet Hill Farm
Portland, Dorset, England- Back to basics farm-style stays on a Dorset site with sea views
- On the edge of Southwell village; 10 minutes' drive from Chesil Beach
- Equestrian activities available; half a mile to the pub or coast path
Hallett's at Portland Bill
Portland, Dorset, England- Dog-friendly wild-camping site on Dorset’s Portland Peninsula
- Weymouth 20 minutes’ drive; West Dorset Heritage Coast 25 minutes
- Direct access to coastal path; sea views; pub within walking distance
Hincknowle Cider Apple Farm Camping
Bridport, Dorset, England- Grass pitches on a cider apple farm with spectacular West Dorset views
- A 10-minute drive to Bridport; 15 minutes from West Bay beach
- 190 acres of farmland to explore on site; pub 10 minutes’ walk away
Dorset Nectar Orchard Campsite
Bridport, Dorset, England- Adults-only site in an orchard on a cider farm with 3,000 apple trees
- A 15-minute drive from West Bay beach on the Jurassic Coast
- Taproom serving champion ciders; cider tours; live music on Saturdays
Jurassic Camp
Rodden, Dorset, England- Small, friendly farm site a mile from the Jurassic Coast
- A 15-minute drive from Weymouth, Chesil Beach and Dorchester
- Simple grass pitches with farm animals to meet; dogs welcome
Southover Woods
Dorchester, Dorset, England- Wild woodland site 20 minutes’ drive from Dorchester in Dorset
- Half an hour’s drive to the Jurassic Coast and Weymouth harbour
- Woodland walks accessed from the pitches, trout fishing next door
Benville Manor Camping
Dorchester, Dorset, England- Wild-style site set in the grounds of a 16th-century Tudor manor
- A 30-minute drive to Lyme Regis or Charmouth; 10 minutes to Beaminster
- Outdoor yoga classes in the hidden garden; firepits for hire
Northdown Farm
Weymouth, Dorset, EnglandEweleaze Farm
Weymouth, Dorset, England- Glamping on the Jurassic Coast
Redlands Coppice
Piddletrenthide, Dorset, England- Peaceful glamping site in the scenic Dorset countryside
- A 15-minute drive from Dorchester or 30 minutes from Weymouth
- Smartly furnished bell tents on a working farm
The Walled Garden
Wareham, Dorset, England- Scenic seasonal site attached to the walled gardens at Moreton
- New amenities block added in 2016
- On the edge of Moreton village and enclosed by woodland
Clay Pigeon Caravan Park
Dorchester, Dorset, England- Two miles from a shooting school and with go-kart circuit close by
- Adjacent to hotel with two restuarants; Dorchester a short drive away
- Recently redeveloped and just off the A37 at Wardon Hill
Seven Stars Inn
Wool, Dorset, England- Peaceful pub site on the outskirts of Wool, Dorset
- A 15-minute drive from Lulworth; 25 minutes to Weymouth or Dorchester
- Local pub serving great food and real ales; one mile from Wool station
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