19 Nearly Wild Tent campgrounds in Dorchester, England
19 bookable campgrounds with tent sites within 24.1 kilometres of Dorchester
All distances are calculated "as the crow flies".
Donkey Down Camping at Culliford Tree
Dorchester, Dorset, England- Spacious site over four acres of a working farm with great views
- A 10-minute drive from Dorchester and 15 minutes from Weymouth
- Barbecues and firepits welcome; neolithic tumuli in the main field
Chalk Meadow
Dorchester, Dorset, England- Grass meadow on the outskirts of Broadmayne village in rural Dorset
- A 25-minute drive to the Jurassic Coast and 10 minutes to Dorchester
- Lots of safe space for kids to play; 10-minute walk to a pub and shops
Bincombe Bumps Camping
Bincombe, Dorset, England- Peaceful farm site overlooking Dorset's Jurassic Coast
- A 15-minute drive from Weymouth; 20 minutes from Abbotsbury
- Firewood available and access to the South West Coast Path
Hardyes Countryside Camping
Dorchester, Dorset, England- Rural site in Dorset overlooking open countryside by an old Roman road
- A quarter of an hour's drive from Maiden Castle and Abbotsbury
- Barbecues and dogs welcome; wheelchair-accessible facilities
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
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
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
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
New Court Farm Camping
Dorchester, Dorset, England- Peaceful wild camping in the Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
- 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
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
Primrose Fields
Wareham, Dorset, England- Quiet, family-friendly and rural site in a wildlife haven
- Spectacular countryside views
- Firepits for guests' use and two large barbecues available to hire
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
Hallett's Rural Campsite
Weston, Dorset, England- Dog-friendly family-run wild camping site on the Isle of Portland
- Walking distance to the Jurassic Coast; 20-minute drive to Weymouth
- Farm animals on the site; food shop, pubs and beaches nearby
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
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
Liberty Farm
Halstock, Dorset, England- Eco farm site in the Dorset National Landscape
- A 20-minute drive from Sherborne; half an hour to the Jurassic Coast
- Relaxed site within 40 minutes' walk of a village shop
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
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
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
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