Campgrounds for backpackers in Gillingham, England
5 bookable campsites within 24.1 kilometres of Gillingham
All distances are calculated "as the crow flies".
Holyrood Farm Campsite
Shaftesbury, Dorset, England- Wild camping half a mile from Shaftesbury
- Spectacular views over the Blackmore Vale
- Campfires allowed
Haddon Copse Farm
Dorchester, Dorset, England- Peaceful car-free site on an organic farm in the Blackmore Vale
- Within an hour of Jurassic Coast beaches, Stonehenge and Longleat
- Farm produce sold on site; private firepits for cooking meals
Camping in Nature at Vallis Veg
Frome, Somerset, England- Secluded semi-wild pitches at a Somerset veg and sheep farm
- Two miles from the centre of Frome; half an hour's drive to Bath
- Basic shared facilities provided, plus a firepit for each pitch
Monarch's Way Campsite
Sherborne, Dorset, England- Small orchard campsite in the peaceful Dorset village of Trent
- Sherborne 10 minutes' drive; Abbotsbury and Weymouth 50 minutes
- Just off the Monarch's Way walk; walk to the village pub or play area
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Lanscombe Lane Camping
Dorchester, Dorset, England- Simple family-run site on a smallholding at Buckland Newton in Dorset
- Cerne Giant 10 minutes’ drive and Weymouth beaches 35 minutes
- Pitch up anywhere; livestock encounters available; dog walks from site
Edwards Farm
Shaftesbury, Dorset, England- Secluded and simple site on a farm in scenic rural surrounds
- A mile's walk to Shaftesbury and a five-minute drive to Duncliffe Wood
- A 35-minute drive from Stonehenge and 50 minutes from the coast
Little Rodmore Camping
King's Stag, Dorset, England- A nearly wild campsite in the heart of The Blackmore Vale in Dorset
- Jurassic Coast's Weymouth and Osmington beaches 40 minutes' drive away
- Shared fridge-freezer and campfires on base; 20 minutes to Sherborne
Mayo Farm Camping
Shaftesbury, Dorset, England- 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
Shepherds Close Farm Campsite
Marnhull, Dorset, England- Peaceful working farm site surrounded by the north Dorset countryside
- Direct access to the Hardy Way trail; 15 minutes' drive to Gold Hill
- Farm shop on site, with firepits available to hire
The Rising Sun Coffee Tavern
Shaftesbury, Dorset, England- Secluded pub garden setting
Heal Somerset
Frome, Somerset, England- A wild camping experience in the heart of a Somerset rewilding site
- A tranquil and basic set up, surrounded by wildlife and glorious views
Field 725 Eco Camping and Glamping
Wanstrow, Somerset, England- Peaceful site on a large estate 10 minutes' drive from Frome
- Within half an hour of Longleat, Wookey Hole, Glastonbury and Bath
- Camp kitchen, café and barbecues or firepits to hire
Naish Farm
Holwell, Dorset, England- Small pop-up site in a quiet village 15 minutes' drive from Sherborne
- Jurassic Coast beaches and Monkey World within 40 minutes' drive
- Artisan bakery on site selling gluten-free cakes, with vegan options
Greendayz Campsite
Shepton Mallet, Somerset, England- Dog-friendly, family-run site in the east Somerset countryside
- A 25-minute drive from Glastonbury and half an hour from Cheddar Gorge
- Wood available to buy for firepits; a short drive to two country pubs
Hornblotton Farm
Shepton Mallet, Somerset, England- Quiet working farm in the Somerset countryside
- Free range meat for breakfast or BBQ direct from the farm
- Dogs and fires welcome
Whitelake Park
Shepton Mallet, Somerset, England- Pop-up site 20 minutes’ walk from Glastonbury Festival pedestrian gate
- Shepton Mallet 10 minutes’ drive; Glastonbury Tor 20 minutes
- Adults-only; within an arts venue; retro bus with USB charging points
