Campsites for backpackers in Sturminster Newton, Dorset
10 bookable campsites within 15 miles of Sturminster Newton
All distances are calculated "as the crow flies".
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
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Fred’s Field Campsite
Gillingham, Dorset, England- Quiet rural pop-up site 10 minutes’ drive from Gillingham in Dorset
- Longleat safari park half an hour’s drive and Stonehenge 40 minutes
- Local pub, farm shops and woodland walks within five minutes’ drive
Holyrood Farm Campsite
Shaftesbury, Dorset, England- Wild camping half a mile from Shaftesbury
- Spectacular views over the Blackmore Vale
- Campfires allowed
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
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
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
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
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
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
Shepherds Close Farm Campsite
Marnhull, Dorset, England- Peaceful working farm site surrounded by the north Dorset countryside
- Direct access to the Hardy Way trail; 15 minutes' drive to Gold Hill
- Farm shop on site, with firepits available to hire
Naish Farm
Holwell, Dorset, England- Small pop-up site in a quiet village 15 minutes' drive from Sherborne
- Jurassic Coast beaches and Monkey World within 40 minutes' drive
- Artisan bakery on site selling gluten-free cakes, with vegan options
Mayo Farm Camping
Shaftesbury, Dorset, England- Unspoilt, rustic wild campsite on the edge of Shaftesbury
- Half-hour drive to Stourhead and Longleat; an hour to Jurassic Coast
- Easy access to town centre and local walks on Melbury Hill
The Rising Sun Coffee Tavern
Shaftesbury, Dorset, England- Secluded pub garden setting
Hill View Farm
Blandford Forum, Dorset, England- Family-run wildlife haven in the Dorset countryside
- A 35-minute drive from Durdle Door and 40 minutes from Bournemouth
- Quiet after 10pm; communal campfire area; pubs and shops nearby
Tree Bark Camping
Sherborne, Dorset, England- Well-maintained peaceful pitches on a Dorset farm near Yetminster
- Weymouth and West Bay 45 minutes' drive away on the Jurassic Coast
- Grass field that catches sun all day; dogs and barbecues welcome
Throop Hollow Farm
Throop, Dorset, England- Rural, family-run site with fantastic views of the Piddle Valley
- A 10-minute drive to Monkey World; 20 minutes to Lulworth Cove
- Pick your own pitch on arrival; 500 metres from the river Piddle
Wooder's Camping
Bere Regis, Dorset, England- Quiet family farm and wildlife haven on the edge of Wareham Forest
- Families, couples and kids welcome on 'pick your own pitch' fields
- Within 10 minutes' drive of Wareham and 20 from the Jurassic Coast
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