Campgrounds for backpackers in Dorchester, England
4 bookable campgrounds within 15 miles of Dorchester
All distances are calculated "as the crow flies".
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Revels Fishery
Dorchester, Dorset, England- Fishery-based site on the edge of the stunningly scenic Dorset Downs
- Half an hour from the sandy beaches of the Jurassic Coast
- Large tackle shop and plenty of onsite fishing waters to choose from
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
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Hilltop Farm Camping
Hazelbury Bryan, Dorset, England- Back to basics close to nature camping
- Badger Watch Dorset 10 minutes’ drive; Cerne Giant 15 minutes
- Kindling available for the firepit; pubs and shop 15 minutes’ walk
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
Whitehorse Campsite
Weymouth, Dorset, England- Family-friendly Dorset farm site 15 minutes’ drive from Weymouth beach
- Around half an hour's walk from the South West Coast Path
- Views of the Osmington White Horse and countryside
Osmington Mills Corner Campsite
Weymouth, Dorset, England- Family-run site a mile from the Jurassic Coast
- Footpath leading to the South West Coast Path
- Shop next door and pubs within walking distance
Happyard
Dorchester, Dorset, England- Off-grid farm and alpaca centre in peaceful rural Dorset
- A 10-minute drive to Bridport, 15 to Dorchester and 30 to Lyme Regis
- Free animal experiences for guests on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
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
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Lower Bridge Farm Camping
Weymouth, Dorset, England- Rural site on the Jurassic Coast two miles from the centre of Weymouth
- A 15-minute walk from Pirates Cove along the South West Coast Path
- Views over Chesil Beach; within five minutes’ walk of a pub-restaurant
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
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
Woodlands Campsite
Wareham, Dorset, England- Well-kept family holiday park near the Jurassic Coast
- A 10-minute drive from Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door
- Peaceful site five minutes' drive from shops, pubs and a train station
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
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
Hallett's at Portland Bill
Portland, Dorset, England- Dog-friendly wild-camping site on Dorset’s Portland Peninsula
- Weymouth 20 minutes’ drive; West Dorset Heritage Coast 25 minutes
- Direct access to coastal path; sea views; pub within walking distance
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
Friar Waddon House
Weymouth, Dorset, England- Peaceful, basic pitches in a tree-lined paddock with rural views
- 15 minutes' drive from the beach and attractions of Weymouth
- Country pubs and farm shop within a five-minute drive
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