Campsites for backpackers in Maiden Newton, Dorset
12 bookable campsites within 15 miles of Maiden Newton
All distances are calculated "as the crow flies".
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
The Daggles
Sherborne, Dorset, England- Secluded site on a working dairy farm on the edge of Blackmore Vale
- A 10-minute drive to Sherborne; 40 minutes to Weymouth
- Spacious off-grid pitches each with a campfire area
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
The Gaggle of Geese
Dorchester, Dorset, England- Pub site over five acres in the village of Buckland Newton
- Half an hour's drive from beaches and the Jurassic Coast
- Homemade meals and local beers, plus barbecue and pizza oven in summer
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
Howard's Wood
Bridport, Dorset, England- Almost wild camping in a 25-acre woodland at Netherbury in Dorset
- Charmouth 25 minutes’ drive and Abbotsbury Swannery 35 minutes
- Dog-friendly pop-up site 15 minutes’ walk from the local pub
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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
Pilsdon View Camping
Bridport, Dorset, England- Friendly, spacious back-to-basics site in rural west Dorset
- A 10-minute drive from Bridport and 20 from Lyme Regis
- Eco-friendly site with an orchard, tyre swing and garden toys
Seaview Farm
Weymouth, Dorset, England- Wild-style camping with stunning views over the Jurassic Coast
- A 10-minute drive from Weymouth; 15 minutes to Isle of Portland
- Footpath leading to the coast path; a short walk to pubs and amenities
Hobby Farm
Bridport, Dorset, England- Dog-friendly, adults-only couples’ country retreat in rural Dorset
- A 10-minute drive from Charmouth and 15 to Lyme Regis and West Bay
- Walking paths to the beach from the site; pub a five-minute stroll
Haddon Copse Farm
Dorchester, Dorset, England- Peaceful car-free site on an organic farm in the Blackmore Vale
- Within an hour of Jurassic Coast beaches, Stonehenge and Longleat
- Farm produce sold on site; private firepits for cooking meals
Monarch's Way Campsite
Sherborne, Dorset, England- Small orchard campsite in the peaceful Dorset village of Trent
- Sherborne 10 minutes' drive; Abbotsbury and Weymouth 50 minutes
- Just off the Monarch's Way walk; walk to the village pub or play area
New Court Farm Camping
Dorchester, Dorset, England- Peaceful wild camping in the Dorset National Landscape
- A 30-minute drive from Weymouth; 15 minutes from the Cerne Abbas Giant
- Back-to-basic pitches with spectacular views, close to a pub and shop
Liberty Farm
Halstock, Dorset, England- Relaxed eco site at a stunningly scenic Dorset organic farm
- Close to the well-known pubs of Corscombe and Evershot
- Free cow-with-calf milk delivery each morning
Rexes Hollow
Yeovil, Somerset, England- Cosy, simple pods at a rural site two miles from Yeovil
- A 20-minute drive from Cerne Abbas Giant; 40 minutes from the coast
- Dog-friendly site 10 minutes' walk from train station and pubs
Little Rodmore Camping
King's Stag, Dorset, England- A nearly wild campsite in the heart of The Blackmore Vale in Dorset
- Jurassic Coast's Weymouth and Osmington beaches 40 minutes' drive away
- Shared fridge-freezer and campfires on base; 20 minutes to Sherborne
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
Frome Meadow Campsite
Dorchester, Dorset, England- Peaceful site on a dairy farm 15 minutes' walk from Moreton
- 10 minutes' drive from Monkey World; 20 minutes from Jurassic coast
- On the banks of the Frome river for picnics and wild swimming
