Campgrounds for backpackers in Dorset

Clayford Field

• Rural six-acre site 10 minutes' drive from Wimborne
• Just off the 17-mile Castleman Trailway and 10 miles from Bournemouth
• A 10-minute forest walk from a country pub

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

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

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

Loscombe Farm

• 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

Throop Hollow Farm

• Rural, family-run site with fantastic views of the Piddle Valley
• A 10-minute drive to Monkey World; 20 minutes to Lulworth Cove
• Pick your own pitch on arrival; 500 metres from the river Piddle

Hill View Farm

• Family-run wildlife haven in the Dorset countryside
• A 35-minute drive from Durdle Door and 40 minutes from Bournemouth
• Quiet after 10pm; communal campfire area; pubs and shops nearby

Knoll Farm Campsite

• Scenic farm site in the Hartland Moor National Nature Reserve
• A 10-minute drive to Wareham and 25 minutes to Poole
• Firepit hire and wood/kindling sales, plus yoga classes on request

Hillside Campsite

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

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

Naish Farm

• 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

The View Campsite

• Scenic and friendly 14-acre meadow site with stunning panoramic views
• Within 20 minutes' drive of Poole, the Isle of Purbeck and Bournemouth
• A short walk from Lytchett Matravers' village pubs and shop

The Walled Garden

• Scenic seasonal site attached to the walled gardens at Moreton
• New amenities block added in 2016
• On the edge of Moreton village and enclosed by woodland

Mayo Farm Camping

• 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

Littlesea Holiday Park

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