Campgrounds for backpackers in Dorset
17 bookable campgrounds in Dorset
All distances are calculated "as the crow flies".
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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
Charside Camping
Broadoak, Dorset, England- Simple stays on a grassy field in a rural valley with a firepit
- A 10-minute drive from Bridport and 20 from West Bay
- On a National Cycle Route and 20 minutes’ walk to the local pub
The Pavilion at Shaftesbury Estate
Wimborne, Dorset, England- Secluded, largely off-grid glamping site on a Dorset farm
- Dorset Heavy Horse Farm Park and golf courses within a 10-minute drive
- Real beds with bedding and towels provided, plus communal kitchen
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
Monkey Chop Farm
Beaminster, Dorset, England- Dog-friendly site on a farm surrounded by the Dorset countryside
- A 25-minute drive to the Jurassic Coast; 45 minutes to Chesil Beach
- Pubs, farmers market within easy reach; fishing and kayaking nearby
Clayford Field
Wimborne, Dorset, England- Rural six-acre site 10 minutes' drive from Wimborne
- Just off the 17-mile Castleman Trailway and 10 miles from Bournemouth
- A 10-minute forest walk from a country pub
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
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
Moonacre Campsite
Sturminster Marshall, Dorset, England- Peaceful camping on an east Dorset farm 15 minutes' drive from Poole
- Just off the A31 and A350; South West Coast Path half an hour's drive
- Woodland walks direct from the pitches, and wildlife around the site
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
Hillside Campsite
Wimborne, Dorset, EnglandRedlands Farm
Weymouth, Dorset, EnglandPortland Bill Camping
Portland, Dorset, England- Basic coastal site with spectacular sea views
- In a scenic clifftop location between Southwell and Portland Bill
- Direct coast path access and a few minutes' walk from rockpool beaches
Littlesea Holiday Park
Weymouth, Dorset, EnglandKnoll Farm Campsite
Wareham, Dorset, England- Scenic farm site in the Hartland Moor National Nature Reserve
- A 10-minute drive to Wareham and 25 minutes to Poole
- Firepit hire and wood/kindling sales, plus yoga classes on request
Loscombe Farm
Dorchester, Dorset, England- Secluded wild camping spots on a working Dorset farm near Dorchester
- A 20-minute drive to the Jurassic Coast; 15 minutes to Chesil Beach
- Woodland walks on site; five minutes’ drive from pubs and shops
Wimborne Fishing Lake
Wimborne, Dorset, England- Peaceful site with fishing lake a short walk from Wimborne town centre
- Kingston Lacy and Knoll Gardens within a 10-minute drive
- Day fishing tickets and rod hire on site; barbecues welcome
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
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