Student friendly campgrounds in Dorset
14 bookable campgrounds in Dorset
All distances are calculated "as the crow flies".
Swanage Bijou Camping
Swanage, Dorset, England- Flat camping field close to Swanage town centre and beach in Dorset
- A 10-minute drive to the Jurassic Coast and Dorset Adventure Park
- Free adventure playground next door; quiet site with maps at reception
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
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
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
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
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
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
- Free animal experiences for guests on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
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 craft ales and ciders; cider tours and trails
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
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
North End Farm
Bridport, Dorset, England- Peaceful farm site with a pretty lake and countryside views
- A 10-minute drive to Seatown beach and 15 minutes to Charmouth beach
- Three swimming lakes on the farm; paragliding trips can be organised
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
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Durdle Door Holiday Park
Wareham, Dorset, England- Family-friendly Dorset park five minutes' walk from Durdle Door
- Lulworth Cove half an hour's walk; 15 minutes' drive to Monkey World
- Bar-restaurant and adventure play areas on site; 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
Cove Holiday Park
Portland, Dorset, EnglandGolden Acre Holiday Bungalows
Bridport, Dorset, England- Family-friendly site five minutes’ walk from Jurassic Coast beaches
- Five minutes’ drive from Bridport, 20 minutes’ drive from Lyme Regis
- Dog-friendly beaches and pubs within easy reach
Caalm Camp
Shaftesbury, Dorset, England- Dorset glamping in luxury yurts
- Proper beds, linen, electricity and woodburning stove in each
- Dedicated wetroom in each with underfloor heating and flushing toilet
The View Campsite
Poole, Dorset, England- Scenic and friendly 14-acre meadow site with stunning panoramic views
- Within 20 minutes' drive of Poole, the Isle of Purbeck and Bournemouth
- A short walk from Lytchett Matravers' village pubs and shop
Turnpike Showground
Motcombe, Dorset, England- Spacious pick-your-own pitches in the north Dorset countryside
- A 10-minute drive to Shaftesbury; half an hour to Longleat safari park
- Dog-friendly site with easy access to the A303 and A350
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