Find Cheap Tent Campgrounds in Dorchester, Dorset, England 2026 from $19/nt

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9.4

Thorncombe Farm

Dorchester, Dorset, England

Small family-run farm deep in Hardy Country, two miles from Dorchester
Less than 10 miles from the Jurassic Coast
Firepits for hire, with wood supplied

9.2

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

9.8

Chalk Meadow

Dorchester, Dorset, England

Grass meadow on the outskirts of Broadmayne village in rural Dorset
A 10-minute drive to Preston beach; 20 to Durdle Door or Chesil beach
Lots of safe space for kids to play; 10-minute walk to a pub and shops

Opens July 24

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

9.4

Higher Moor Farm Campsite

Weymouth, Dorset, England

Peaceful family-friendly farm a few miles from Weymouth
Family-run for over 40 years
Play area, ball park area and shop

9.5

Hardyes Countryside Camping

Dorchester, Dorset, England

Rural Dorset site by an old Roman road with open countryside views
A 15-minute drive to the Jurassic Coast, Dorchester or Maiden Castle
Barbecues and dogs welcome; wheelchair-accessible facilities

8.5

Zambuka Campsite

Osmington, Dorset, England

Peaceful adults-only farm site one mile from the Jurassic coast
A 10-minute drive from Durdle Door; 15 minutes from Weymouth
Walking distance from the South West Coast Path and a dog-friendly pub

8.7

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

9.7

Buckland Campsite

Weymouth, Dorset, England

Quiet and simple family-run site a 15-minute drive from Weymouth
A 15-minute drive from Chesil beach and 20 from Dorchester
Half an hour's drive from Lulworth Cove and Monkey World

9.8

Tatton Farm Campsite

Weymouth, Dorset, England

Relaxed, simple pitches on a 450-acre family beef and arable farm
A 15-minute drive to Weymouth and 20 minutes from the Isle of Portland
A mile from the Jurassic Coast, with footpaths to Abbotsbury and Fleet

9.6

Portesham Dairy Farm Campsite

Weymouth, Dorset, England

Jurassic Coast farm site 15 minutes' drive from Weymouth
Farm shop serving food and pub with garden within 1-2 minutes' stroll
Well-spaced pitches and spotless facilities

9.6

Ringstead Bay Camping

Dorchester, Dorset, England

Peaceful rural site surrounded by woodland on the Jurassic Coast
Within five minutes’ walk of Ringstead Bay, a dog-friendly beach
On a working dairy farm with a shared fridge and freezer; café nearby

9.3

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

8.5

West Fleet Holiday Farm

Weymouth, Dorset, England

Family campsite on a Dorset farm 15 minutes’ drive from Weymouth
Abbotsbury Swannery 15 minutes’ drive; Monkey World 35 minutes
Games field, play area and outdoor swimming pool on site

8.5

Sea Barn Farm Camping Park

Weymouth, Dorset, England

Well-kept and peaceful park with stunning views of Dorset’s coastline
Weymouth and Abbotsbury Swannery both 15 minutes’ drive
Licensed shop and South West Coast Path access on site

9.1

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

9.3

East Fleet Farm Touring Park

Weymouth, Dorset, England

Spacious pitches on the Dorset coast, overlooking Chesil Beach
A 10-minute drive to central Weymouth; 15 mins to Isle of Portland
On-site bar for drinks and food; play area and playing field

8.1

Giants Head Caravan and Camping Park

Dorchester, Dorset, England

Rural Dorset site eight miles from Dorchester and 16 from the coast
Treasure trails and countryside walks just steps away
Just over a mile from pubs, a tearoom and a shop in Cerne Abbas

8.3

The Red Lion

Winfrith Newburgh, Dorset, England

Family-friendly campsite adjoining a Winfrith Newburgh pub in Dorset
A 10-minute drive to the Jurassic Coast, Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door
Showers and loos on site; delicious food and drink in The Red Lion pub

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8.9

Pebble Bank Caravan Park

Weymouth, Dorset, England

Quiet family-run Dorset holiday park with stunning Chesil Beach views
Weymouth Beach five minutes’ drive and Lulworth Cove 40 minutes
Bar and restaurant with views over the sea; shops five minutes’ drive

Tent campsites and tent campgrounds in Dorchester, England

Thorncombe Farm

Donkey Down Camping at Culliford Tree

Chalk Meadow

Whitehorse Campsite

Higher Moor Farm Campsite

Hardyes Countryside Camping

Zambuka Campsite

Osmington Mills Corner Campsite

Buckland Campsite

Tatton Farm Campsite

Portesham Dairy Farm Campsite

Ringstead Bay Camping

Happyard

West Fleet Holiday Farm

Sea Barn Farm Camping Park

Seaview Farm

East Fleet Farm Touring Park

Giants Head Caravan and Camping Park

The Red Lion

Pebble Bank Caravan Park

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