Campgrounds for backpackers in Dorset

Portland Bill Camping

• 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

Moonacre Campsite

• 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

Shepherds Close Farm Campsite

• 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

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

Charside Camping

• 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

Littlesea Holiday Park

Bells in the Woods at Studland

• 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

Whitecliff Farm

• Family-friendly farm site with sea views, a mile from Swanage beach
• A five-minute drive to Corfe Castle; Sandbanks Ferry 30 minutes
• Wild camping with fresh water, toilets and showers; watersports nearby

Wooder's Camping

• 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

• 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

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

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 Pavilion at Shaftesbury Estate

• Secluded, largely off-grid glamping site on a Dorset farm
• Dorset Heavy Horse Farm Park and golf courses within a 10-minute drive
• Real beds with bedding and towels provided, plus communal kitchen

Crooked Willows Farm

• Rural site on a working farm 10 minutes' drive from Wimborne Minster
• Bournemouth beach, Poole and the New Forest within a half-hour drive
• On the edge of the Holt Heath National Nature Reserve

Knaveswell Farm

• 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

Hillside Campsite

Golden Acre Holiday Bungalows

• Family-friendly site five minutes’ walk from Jurassic Coast beaches
• Five minutes’ drive from Bridport, 20 minutes’ drive from Lyme Regis
• Dog-friendly beaches and pubs within easy reach