Campgrounds for backpackers in Maiden Newton, Dorset, England from $25

Opens 24 July

9.1

New Court Farm Camping

Dorchester, Dorset, England

Peaceful wild camping in the Dorset National Landscape
A 30-minute drive from Weymouth; 15 minutes from the Cerne Abbas Giant
Back-to-basic pitches with spectacular views, close to a pub and shop

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

Spacious grass pitches, 6 pitches in 3 acres

9.7

The Daggles

Sherborne, Dorset, England

Secluded site on a working dairy farm on the edge of Blackmore Vale
A 10-minute drive to Sherborne; 40 minutes to Weymouth
Spacious off-grid pitches each with a campfire area

9

Flowerdew Farm

Dorchester, Dorset, England

Eco off-grid farm stay on the Jurassic Coast
Beaches five minutes’ drive; Dorchester 20 minutes
Smallholding with alpacas and goats; animal meet-and-greets available

9.3

The Gaggle of Geese

Dorchester, Dorset, England

Pub site over five acres in the village of Buckland Newton
Half an hour's drive from beaches and the Jurassic Coast
Homemade meals and local beers, plus barbecue and pizza oven in summer

8.3

Bredy Farm

Bridport, Dorset, England

Traditional working farm with cider production and microbrewery
Friendly, relaxed atmosphere and views of the Jurassic Coast
Italian restaurant; tickets are extra for summer events and festivals

Opens 17 July

9.6

Howard's Wood

Bridport, Dorset, England

Almost wild camping in a 25-acre woodland at Netherbury in Dorset
Charmouth 25 minutes’ drive and Abbotsbury Swannery 35 minutes
Dog-friendly pop-up site 15 minutes’ walk from the local pub

Field camping with no restrictions on pitching up

9.4

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

10

Rexes Hollow

Yeovil, Somerset, England

Cosy, simple pods at a rural site two miles from Yeovil
A 20-minute drive from Cerne Abbas Giant; 40 minutes from the coast
Dog-friendly site 10 minutes' walk from train station and pubs

Opens 10 July

9.9

Pilsdon View Camping

Bridport, Dorset, England

Friendly, spacious back-to-basics site in rural west Dorset
A 10-minute drive from Bridport and 20 from Lyme Regis
Eco-friendly site with an orchard, tyre swing and garden toys

Opens 19 June

9.2

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

Opens 3 July

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

Hobby Farm

Bridport, Dorset, England

Dog-friendly, adults-only couples’ country retreat in rural Dorset
A 10-minute drive from Charmouth and 15 to Lyme Regis and West Bay
Walking paths to the beach from the site; pub a five-minute stroll

Visitor image of their view from the tent

10

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

Opens 16 July

9

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

8.7

The Halfway Caravan and Camping Park

Chilthorne Domer, Somerset, England

Rural Somerset green-energy site five minutes' drive from Yeovil
Handy stopover point on journeys to Devon or Cornwall
Next door to a traditional inn with top-quality food and a lake

9

Southover Woods

Dorchester, Dorset, England

Wild woodland site 20 minutes’ drive from Dorchester in Dorset
Half an hour’s drive to the Jurassic Coast and Weymouth harbour
Woodland walks accessed from the pitches, trout fishing next door

Tollerford Camping

Dorchester, Dorset, England

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

Loscombe Farm

Dorchester, Dorset, England

Secluded wild camping spots on a working Dorset farm near Dorchester
A 20-minute drive to the Jurassic Coast; 15 minutes to Chesil Beach
Woodland walks on site; five minutes’ drive from pubs and shops

9.8

Benville Manor Camping

Dorchester, Dorset, England

Wild-style site set in the grounds of a 16th-century Tudor manor
A 30-minute drive to Lyme Regis or Charmouth; 10 minutes to Beaminster
Outdoor yoga classes in the hidden garden; firepits for hire

Campgrounds for backpackers in Maiden Newton, England

New Court Farm Camping

Giants Head Caravan and Camping Park

The Daggles

Flowerdew Farm

The Gaggle of Geese

Bredy Farm

Howard's Wood

Lanscombe Lane Camping

Rexes Hollow

Pilsdon View Camping

Little Rodmore Camping

Seaview Farm

Hobby Farm

Haddon Copse Farm

Monarch's Way Campsite

The Halfway Caravan and Camping Park

Southover Woods

Tollerford Camping

Loscombe Farm

Benville Manor Camping

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