Campgrounds for backpackers in Dorset
17 bookable campsites in Dorset
All distances are calculated "as the crow flies".
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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
Hillside Campsite
Wimborne, Dorset, EnglandWooder's Camping
Bere Regis, Dorset, England- Quiet family farm and wildlife haven on the edge of Wareham Forest
- Families, couples and kids welcome on 'pick your own pitch' fields
- Within 10 minutes' drive of Wareham and 20 from the Jurassic Coast
Tree Bark Camping
Sherborne, Dorset, England- Well-maintained peaceful pitches on a Dorset farm near Yetminster
- Weymouth and West Bay 45 minutes' drive away on the Jurassic Coast
- Grass field that catches sun all day; dogs and barbecues welcome
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
Tollerford Camping
Dorchester, Dorset, England- Quiet rural site in the Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
- A 25-minute drive from the Jurassic Coast; cycling and fishing nearby
- Train station, pub, shop and organic milk bar within walking distance
Littlesea Holiday Park
Weymouth, Dorset, EnglandKnaveswell Farm
Wareham, Dorset, England- Back to basics Purbeck pitches at the foot of Nine Barrow Down
- A 15-minute drive from Swanage and Studland beaches
- Excellent walking/cycling site on a lane from Swanage to Corfe Castle
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
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
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
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
Bells in the Woods at Studland
Corfe Castle, Dorset, England- Bell tents in peaceful woodland 10 minutes' drive from Corfe Castle
- A short walk from the sea and two miles from Studland beach
- Part of the private Rempstone Estate; campfires and dogs allowed
Portland 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
Knoll 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
The Rising Sun Coffee Tavern
Shaftesbury, Dorset, England- Secluded pub garden setting
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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