Tent sites for backpackers in Dorchester, Dorset, England from $24

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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

9

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

8.8

Osmington Mills Corner Campsite

Weymouth, Dorset, England

Family-run site a mile from the Jurassic Coast
Footpath leading to the South West Coast Path
Shop next door and pubs within walking distance

9.4

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

9

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

9.6

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

9.4

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

9.2

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

Spacious grass pitches, 6 pitches in 3 acres

9.6

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

The forest edge is a popular spot to pitch up in

9.5

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

8.9

Woodlands Campsite

Wareham, Dorset, England

Well-kept family holiday park near the Jurassic Coast
A 10-minute drive from Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door
Peaceful site five minutes' drive from shops, pubs and a train station

Visitor image of the view from the entrance

8.8

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

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9.2

Hilltop Farm Camping

Hazelbury Bryan, Dorset, England

Back to basics close to nature camping
Badger Watch Dorset 10 minutes’ drive; Cerne Giant 15 minutes
Kindling available for the firepit; pubs and shop 15 minutes’ walk

8.9

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

8.3

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

Visitor image. Sunset on Saturday 30th August 2022.

9.1

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

9.4

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

9.6

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

9.7

Donkey Down Campsite

Preston, Dorset, England

Peaceful 10-acre site with views of Weymouth Bay and Portland harbour
On the South Dorset Ridgeway with access to the South West Coast Path
Weekend pop-up bar with food and live music on Friday and Saturday

Friar Waddon House

Weymouth, Dorset, England

Peaceful, basic pitches in a tree-lined paddock with rural views
15 minutes' drive from the beach and attractions of Weymouth
Country pubs and farm shop within a five-minute drive

Tent campgrounds for backpackers in Dorchester, England

Donkey Down Camping at Culliford Tree

Whitehorse Campsite

Osmington Mills Corner Campsite

Happyard

Seaview Farm

Lanscombe Lane Camping

Revels Fishery

New Court Farm Camping

The Daggles

Primrose Fields

Woodlands Campsite

Hallett's Rural Campsite

Hilltop Farm Camping

Sweet Hill Farm

Hallett's at Portland Bill

Little Rodmore Camping

Pear Tree Farm

Howard's Wood

Donkey Down Campsite

Friar Waddon House

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