Tent campgrounds and tent camping parks in Dorset

Merley Hall Farm

• Back to basics Dorset site set on a working sheep farm
• A 20-minute walk from Wimborne; 20 minutes' drive to Wareham or Poole
• Handy location just off the A31, a few metres from the river Stour

Merley Court Holiday Park

• Award-winning park two miles from Wimborne
• Direct access to the Castleman Way for walks, cycling and horse riding
• Pool, seasonal weekend bar, family room and play park

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

Westhill Camping at Bakers Folly

• Hilltop site with amazing views across Dorset, Wiltshire and Somerset
• A mile from Bulbarrow Hill; 45-minute drive to the Jurassic Coast
• Simple site for cyclists and dog walkers; pub within a 15-minute walk

Dorset Forest Camping

• Remote Dorset retreat hidden deep in ancient woodland
• Dorchester and the Jurassic Coast within a 20-minute drive
• Firepits and communal marquee available on site

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

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

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

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

The True Lovers Knot

• Small site in Tarrant Keyneston, overlooking the Tarrant Valley
• Half an hour's drive from the beach and Monkey World
• In the grounds of a pub, with beer garden and playground

Bingham Grange

Provost Farm

• Stays on a working dairy farm, 15 minutes’ drive from Shaftesbury
• On Cranbourne Chase’s edges; fishing lakes under 20 minutes' walk
• Afternoon teas and picnic hampers available (request in advance)

The Wellness Woods

• Relaxing woodland glamping site exclusively for couples
• A mile south of Tolpuddle; half an hour's drive from Ringstead Bay
• Luxurious bell tent with carpets, chandelier and a private firepit

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

Manor Farm Holiday Centre

The Ruins Campsite

• Quiet grass tent pitches at the foot of Milton Abbey
• Between Hilton and Milton Abbas; 30 minutes' drive from the coast
• Organic dairy farm with local produce for sale

The Red Post Campsite

• Quiet Dorset farm in the hamlet of Anderson, just off the A31
• A 20-minute drive to Dorchester or Poole; 30 minutes to the New Forest
• Spacious pitches in a grassy paddock; seasonal street food weekends

Haye Farm Holidays

• Dog-friendly pop-up site a mile from Lyme Regis, with valley views
• A five-minute drive from the beach, museums and the Cobb harbour
• Watersports, shops, pubs and restaurants within walking distance