Wildlife haven: Campsites in Piddletrenthide, Dorset
26 bookable campsites within 15 miles of Piddletrenthide
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
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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
Revels Fishery
Dorchester, Dorset, England- Fishery-based site on the edge of the stunningly scenic Dorset Downs
- Half an hour from the sandy beaches of the Jurassic Coast
- Large tackle shop and plenty of onsite fishing waters to choose from
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
Thorncombe Farm
Dorchester, Dorset, England- Small family-run farm deep in Hardy Country, two miles from Dorchester
- Less than 10 miles from the Jurassic Coast
- Firepits for hire, with wood supplied
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
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
Redlands Breaks
Sturminster Newton, Dorset, England- Peaceful adults-only campsite at a private Dorset nature reserve
- Cerne Giant 20 minutes’ drive; Abbotsbury Swannery 50 minutes
- Wildlife lake on site; Sturminster Newton eateries 10 minutes’ drive
Hardyes Countryside Camping
Dorchester, Dorset, England- Rural Dorset site by an old Roman road with open countryside views
- A 15-minute drive to the Jurassic Coast, Dorchester or Maiden Castle
- Barbecues and dogs welcome; wheelchair-accessible facilities
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
Barkhill Shepherd's Huts
Blandford Forum, Dorset, England- Adults-only shepherd's hut site in the Blackmore Vale
- A 10-minute drive to Sturminster Newton's craft shops, cafés and pubs
- Country hikes nearby; half an hour's walk to the village pub and shop
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
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Whitehorse Campsite
Weymouth, Dorset, England- Family-friendly Dorset farm site 15 minutes’ drive from Weymouth beach
- Around half an hour's walk from the South West Coast Path
- Views of the Osmington White Horse and countryside
The Inside Park
Blandford Forum, Dorset, England- Well-established Dorset park two miles from Blandford Forum
- Kingston Lacy estate 15 minutes' drive; half an hour to the coast
- Set within 14 acres of ancient parkland, with private walking trails
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
Buddens Camping and Activity Centre
Wareham, Dorset, England- Large, family-friendly Dorset site a 10-minute drive from Wareham
- Corfe Castle ruins 15 minutes’ drive; Jurassic Coast 20 minutes
- Water- and land-based activities for kids; barbecues allowed
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
Pear Tree Farm
Beaminster, Dorset, England- Small, friendly site surrounded by the Dorset countryside
- A 20 minute-drive from West Bay; 35 minutes from Lyme Regis
- Back to basics, dog-friendly place; pubs five minutes’ drive away
Primrose Fields
Wareham, Dorset, England- Quiet, family-friendly and rural site in a wildlife haven
- Just outside the Dorset National Landscape, with countryside views
- Firepits for guests' use and two large barbecues available to hire
East Fleet Farm Touring Park
Weymouth, Dorset, England- Spacious pitches on the Dorset coast, overlooking Chesil Beach
- A 10-minute drive to central Weymouth; 15 mins to Isle of Portland
- On-site bar for drinks and food; play area and playing field