Tent campsites and tent campgrounds in Dorset

The Walled Garden Campsite

• 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

The View Campsite

• Scenic and friendly 14-acre meadow site with stunning panoramic views
• Within 20 minutes' drive of Poole, the Isle of Purbeck and Bournemouth
• A short walk from Lytchett Matravers' village pubs and shop

Wilkswood Farm Campsite

• Dog-friendly pop-up farm site two miles from the Jurassic Coast
• A five-minute drive from Swanage beach, steam train and Dancing Ledge
• Firepits to hire; woodland walks, shop and pub a short walk away

Hyde Camping

• 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

Wimborne Fishing Lake

• 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

Westhill Camping at Bakers Folly

• Hilltop site with amazing views across Dorset, Wiltshire and Somerset
• A mile from Bulbarrow Hill; 45-minute drive to the Jurassic Coast
• Simple site for cyclists and dog walkers; pub within a 15-minute walk

The True Lovers Knot

• Small site in Tarrant Keyneston, overlooking the Tarrant Valley
• Half an hour's drive from the beach and Monkey World
• In the grounds of a pub, with beer garden and playground

Old Bidlake Farm

• West Dorset farm site with lovely views to Pilsdon Pen hill
• A 10-minute drive to Bridport; 15 minutes to Jurassic Coast
• Well-equipped communal kitchen on site; riding stables next door

Frome Whitfield Farm

• Peaceful friendly farm five minutes' walk from Dorchester town centre
• Less than 14m from the Jurassic Coast and Weymouth
• Mountain biking, golf, tennis, watersports and sailing all nearby

Mayo Farm Camping

• 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

The Rising Sun Coffee Tavern

• Secluded pub garden setting

Knoll Farm Campsite

• 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

Tollerford Camping

• 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

California Campsite