Find Cheap Tent Campgrounds in Dorchester, Dorset, England 2025 from $19/nt

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9.5

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

9.1

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

9.9

Chalk Meadow

Dorchester, Dorset, England

Grass meadow on the outskirts of Broadmayne village in rural Dorset
A 25-minute drive to the Jurassic Coast and 10 minutes to Dorchester
Lots of safe space for kids to play; 10-minute walk to a pub and shops

Opens July 25

9.5

Bincombe Bumps Camping

Bincombe, Dorset, England

Peaceful farm site overlooking Dorset's Jurassic Coast
A 15-minute drive from Weymouth; 20 minutes from Abbotsbury
Firewood available and access to the South West Coast Path

9.6

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

9.6

Hardyes Countryside Camping

Dorchester, Dorset, England

Rural site in Dorset overlooking open countryside by an old Roman road
A quarter of an hour's drive from Maiden Castle and Abbotsbury
Barbecues and dogs welcome; wheelchair-accessible facilities

8.8

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

9.2

Sandyholme Holiday Park

Dorchester, Dorset, England

Peaceful family park on the edge of Owermoigne and Moreton villages
A 15-minute drive to Jurassic Coast; 20 minutes to Weymouth
Play area, picnic area and wildlife pond on site

9.3

South Buckland Farm Campsite

Weymouth, Dorset, England

Family-run site with no-frills pitches a 10-minute drive from Weymouth
A 10-minute drive from Chesil Beach and 20 minutes from Dorchester
Within walking distance of pubs, bus stops, shops and fishing lakes

Opens July 1

9.8

Tatton Farm Campsite

Weymouth, Dorset, England

Relaxed, simple pitches on a 450-acre Dorset family dairy farm
A 15-minute drive to Weymouth and half an hour to Monkey World
A mile from the Jurassic Coast, with footpaths to Abbotsbury and Fleet

9.7

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

Opens June 27

9.6

Galton Campsite

Dorchester, Dorset, England

Family-run site set in a 20-acre field on an organic beef farm
Within easy reach of Lulworth Cove, Ringstead beach and Durdle Door
Pick your own pitch on arrival

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Ringstead Bay Camping

Dorchester, Dorset, England

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

9.1

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
Alpaca walks, meets and parties for an additional fee

Opens August 1

8.2

Frome Meadow Campsite

Dorchester, Dorset, England

Peaceful site on a dairy farm 15 minutes' walk from Moreton
10 minutes' drive from Monkey World; 20 minutes from Jurassic coast
On the banks of the Frome river for picnics and wild swimming

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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 pool; restaurant and entertainment

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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, modern facilities and South West Coast Path access

Opens July 4

9.3

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

Tent campsites and tent campgrounds in Dorchester, England

Thorncombe Farm

Donkey Down Camping at Culliford Tree

Chalk Meadow

Bincombe Bumps Camping

Higher Moor Farm Campsite

Hardyes Countryside Camping

Zambuka Campsite

Osmington Mills Corner Campsite

Buckland Campsite

Sandyholme Holiday Park

South Buckland Farm Campsite

Tatton Farm Campsite

Portesham Dairy Farm Campsite

Galton Campsite

Ringstead Bay Camping

Happyard

Frome Meadow Campsite

West Fleet Holiday Farm

Sea Barn Farm Camping Park

Seaview Farm

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