Hikers’ paradise: Campgrounds in Dorchester, England
34 bookable campgrounds within 15 miles of Dorchester
All distances are calculated "as the crow flies".
Thorncombe Farm
Dorchester, Dorset, England- Small family-run farm deep in Hardy Country, two miles from Dorchester
- Less than 10 miles from the Jurassic Coast
- Firepits for hire, with wood supplied
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
Troytown Farm
Dorchester, Dorset, England- Tucked-away shepherd's hut on a farm 10 minutes’ drive from Dorchester
- A 20-minute drive to Weymouth and the Cerne Abbas Giant
- Barbecues allowed; shops and pubs 10 minutes’ drive
Higher Moor Farm Campsite
Weymouth, Dorset, England- Peaceful family-friendly farm a few miles from Weymouth
- Family-run for over 40 years
- Play area, ball park area and shop
Sandyholme Holiday Park
Dorchester, Dorset, England- Peaceful family park on the edge of Owermoigne and Moreton villages
- A 15-minute drive to Jurassic Coast; 20 minutes to Weymouth
- Play area, picnic area and wildlife pond on site
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Sea Barn Farm Camping Park
Weymouth, Dorset, England- Well-kept and peaceful park with stunning views of Dorset’s coastline
- Weymouth and Abbotsbury Swannery both 15 minutes’ drive
- Licensed shop and South West Coast Path access on site
East Fleet Farm Touring Park
Weymouth, Dorset, England- Spacious pitches on the Dorset coast, overlooking Chesil Beach
- A 10-minute drive to central Weymouth; 15 mins to Isle of Portland
- On-site bar for drinks and food; play area and playing field
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
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
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
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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
Brewery Farm
Dorchester, Dorset, England- Quiet farm site surrounded by footpaths in the Dorset village of Ansty
- Half an hour's drive from Weymouth, Poole and the Jurassic Coast
- Farm shop on site; pub with food next door
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
Lower Wraxall Farmhouse
Lower Wraxall, Dorset, England- Well-equipped shepherd's hut in a private garden with a stream
- A 20-minute drive from Dorchester; half an hour from Weymouth beach
- Logburning stove, ensuite bathroom and outdoor bath
Moonfleet Farm
Dorchester, Dorset, England- Small and quiet farm with miles of walks all around
- Half an hour's drive from the Jurassic Coast
- Modern facilities, fishing ponds and campfires allowed
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
Lyons Gate Holiday Park
Dorchester, Dorset, England- Peaceful woodland site in Dorset National Landscape
- Half an hour from Jurassic Coast beaches; 20 minutes from Dorchester
- Four well-stocked fishing lakes on site, plus woodland trails
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
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
Buddens Camping and Activity Centre
Wareham, Dorset, England- Large, family-friendly site a 10-minute drive from Wareham, in Dorset
- Corfe Castle ruins 15 minutes’ drive; Jurassic Coast 20 minutes
- Water- and land-based activities for kids; barbecues allowed
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