Nearly wild camping in Dorchester, England
10 bookable campgrounds within 15 miles of Dorchester
All distances are calculated "as the crow flies".
Chalk Meadow
Dorchester, Dorset, England- Grass meadow on the outskirts of Broadmayne village in rural Dorset
- A 10-minute drive to Preston beach; 20 to Durdle Door or Chesil beach
- Lots of safe space for kids to play; 10-minute walk to a pub and shops
Hardyes Countryside Camping
Dorchester, Dorset, England- Rural Dorset site by an old Roman road with open countryside views
- A 15-minute drive to the Jurassic Coast, Dorchester or Maiden Castle
- Barbecues and dogs welcome; wheelchair-accessible facilities
Flowerdew Farm
Dorchester, Dorset, England- Eco-friendly off-grid campsite 10 minutes’ drive from Bridport, Dorset
- Jurassic Coast beaches five minutes’ drive; Dorchester 20 minutes
- Smallholding with alpacas and goats; animal meets-and-greets available
Bridgewood
Sherborne, Dorset, England- Dog-friendly six-acre site in an ancient Dorset woodland
- A 15-minute drive to Dorchester and Sherborne; 40 minutes to Weymouth
- Firepits allowed; woodland tracks; local pub 15 minutes’ walk away
Primrose Fields
Wareham, Dorset, England- Quiet, family-friendly and rural site in a wildlife haven
- Just outside the Dorset National Landscape, with countryside views
- Firepits for guests' use and two large barbecues available to hire
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
Sweet Hill Farm
Portland, Dorset, England- Back to basics farm-style stays on a Dorset site with sea views
- On the edge of Southwell village; 10 minutes' drive from Chesil Beach
- Equestrian activities available; half a mile to the pub or coast path
Hincknowle Cider Apple Farm Camping
Bridport, Dorset, England- Grass pitches on a cider apple farm with spectacular West Dorset views
- A 10-minute drive to Bridport; 15 minutes from West Bay beach
- 190 acres of farmland to explore on site; pub 10 minutes’ walk away
Dorset Nectar Orchard Campsite
Bridport, Dorset, England- Adults-only site in an orchard on a cider farm with 3,000 apple trees
- A 15-minute drive from West Bay beach on the Jurassic Coast
- Taproom serving champion ciders; cider tours; live music on Saturdays
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
Donkey Down Camping at Culliford Tree
Dorchester, Dorset, England- Spacious site over four acres of a working farm with great views
- A 10-minute drive from Dorchester and 15 minutes from Weymouth
- Barbecues and firepits welcome; neolithic tumuli in the main field
Bincombe Bumps Camping
Bincombe, Dorset, England- Peaceful farm site overlooking Dorset's Jurassic Coast
- A 15-minute drive from Weymouth; 20 minutes from Abbotsbury
- Firewood available and access to the South West Coast Path
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
Frome Meadow Campsite
Dorchester, Dorset, England- Peaceful site on a dairy farm 15 minutes' walk from Moreton
- 10 minutes' drive from Monkey World; 20 minutes from Jurassic coast
- On the banks of the Frome river for picnics and wild swimming
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
Litton Lakes
Litton Cheney, Dorset, England- Well-maintained peaceful lakeside site on a farm in Litton Cheney
- A 15-minute drive to Jurassic Coast beaches; half an hour to Weymouth
- Café on site, plus lake for swimming and watersports
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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
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
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Mill Paddock Campsite
Wareham, Dorset, England- Well-kept family-friendly Dorset site 10 minutes’ drive from Wareham
- Monkey World 10 minutes’ drive and Studland Bay 25 minutes
- Electric hook-ups and hot showers; pubs and shops 10 minutes’ drive
Hallett's Rural Campsite
Weston, Dorset, England- Dog-friendly family-run wild camping site on the Isle of Portland
- Walking distance to the Jurassic Coast; 20-minute drive to Weymouth
- Farm animals on the site; food shop, pubs and beaches nearby
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