Forest campgrounds in Dorchester, England
10 bookable campsites within 24.1 kilometres of Dorchester
All distances are calculated "as the crow flies".
Clouds Hill Glade
Wareham, Dorset, England- Small site in a woodland clearing 10 minutes' drive from Wareham
- A 20-minute drive to Durdle Door; 25 minutes to Swanage beach
- Monkey World and The Tank Museum five minutes' drive away
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
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
- Just outside the Dorset National Landscape, with 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
Buddens Camping and Activity Centre
Wareham, Dorset, England- Large, family-friendly Dorset site a 10-minute drive from Wareham
- Corfe Castle ruins 15 minutes’ drive; Jurassic Coast 20 minutes
- Water- and land-based activities for kids; barbecues allowed
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
The Inside Park
Blandford Forum, Dorset, England- Well-established Dorset park two miles from Blandford Forum
- Kingston Lacy estate 15 minutes' drive; half an hour to the coast
- Set within 14 acres of ancient parkland, with private walking trails
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 ciders; cider tours; live music on Saturdays
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
Troytown Farm
Dorchester, Dorset, England- Tucked-away shepherd's hut on a farm 10 minutes’ drive from Dorchester
- A 20-minute drive to Weymouth and the Cerne Abbas Giant
- Barbecues allowed; shops and pubs 10 minutes’ drive
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
Luckford Wood Caravan and Camping
Wareham, Dorset, England- Peaceful rural site by the Frome river, 10 minutes' drive from Wool
- Half an hour's drive from the beaches of the Jurassic Coast
- Less than 10 minutes from Monkey World and the Tank Museum
Trigon Farm
Wareham, Dorset, England- Rural site among spectacular scenery on a private farm estate
- A few miles from Wareham and under 30 minutes to Swanage and Studland
- Peaceful and family-friendly wildlife haven
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
Hyde Camping
Bere Regis, Dorset, England- Spacious family-friendly pitches on a 25-acre wild meadow
- A 20-minute drive from the Jurassic Coast; 10 minutes from Wareham
- Wildlife haven close to fishing spots on the river Piddle
