Nearly wild campsites in Dorchester, Dorset
9 bookable campsites within 15 miles of Dorchester
All distances are calculated "as the crow flies".
Chalk Meadow
Dorchester, Dorset, England- Grass meadow on the outskirts of Broadmayne village in rural Dorset
- A 10-minute drive to Preston beach; 20 to Durdle Door or Chesil beach
- Lots of safe space for kids to play; 10-minute walk to a pub and shops
Litton Lakes
Litton Cheney, Dorset, England- Well-maintained peaceful lakeside site on a farm in Litton Cheney
- A 15-minute drive to Jurassic Coast beaches; half an hour to Weymouth
- Café on site, plus lake for swimming and watersports
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Lanscombe Lane Camping
Dorchester, Dorset, England- Simple family-run site on a smallholding at Buckland Newton in Dorset
- Cerne Giant 10 minutes’ drive and Weymouth beaches 35 minutes
- Pitch up anywhere; livestock encounters available; dog walks from site
Flowerdew Farm
Dorchester, Dorset, England- Eco-friendly off-grid campsite 10 minutes’ drive from Bridport, Dorset
- Jurassic Coast beaches five minutes’ drive; Dorchester 20 minutes
- Smallholding with alpacas and goats; animal meets-and-greets available
Bridgewood
Sherborne, Dorset, England- Dog-friendly six-acre site in an ancient Dorset woodland
- A 15-minute drive to Dorchester and Sherborne; 40 minutes to Weymouth
- Firepits allowed; woodland tracks; local pub 15 minutes’ walk away
Hallett's Rural Campsite
Weston, Dorset, England- Dog-friendly family-run wild camping site on the Isle of Portland
- Walking distance to the Jurassic Coast; 20-minute drive to Weymouth
- Farm animals on the site; food shop, pubs and beaches nearby
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
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
Frome Whitfield Farm
Dorchester, Dorset, England- Peaceful friendly farm five minutes' walk from Dorchester town centre
- Less than 14m from the Jurassic Coast and Weymouth
- Mountain biking, golf, tennis, watersports and sailing all nearby
The Wellness Woods
Dorchester, Dorset, England- Relaxing woodland glamping site exclusively for couples
- A mile south of Tolpuddle; half an hour's drive from Ringstead Bay
- Luxurious bell tent with carpets, chandelier and a private firepit
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
The Walled Garden Campsite
Moreton, Dorset, England- Green and spacious Dorset site within the Moreton Estate
- Jurassic Coast, Monkey World and Tank Museum within 15 minutes' drive
- Café and play area within the grounds; abundance of walks nearby
Tollerford Camping
Dorchester, Dorset, England- Quiet rural site in the Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
- A 25-minute drive from the Jurassic Coast; cycling and fishing nearby
- Train station, pub, shop and organic milk bar within walking distance
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