Hallett's at Portland Bill

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View of the coastline
View of the coastline
Coastal walks and hikes from the site
Aerial view of the lighthouses
The main road to portland bill
Road leading to portland bill
Pitches with sea views
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The lighthouse
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Coastal walks and hikes from the site
Aerial view of the lighthouses
The main road to portland bill

  • 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
Anyone on the hunt for a back-to-basics adventure in a fairly remote coastal location ought to put Hallett’s at Portland Bill right at the top of their list of potential destinations. This family-run site sits close to the southern tip of Dorset’s Portland Peninsula, less than a five-minute drive (or a 20-minute walk) from the Portland Bill promontory and its red-and-white striped lighthouse. Drive right up to your pitch, on a green field with spectacular sea views, and prepare to embrace island life. Most things are within walking distance here, starting with the sheltered pebbly beach at Church Ope Cove (25 minutes along the clifftops of the South West Coast Path, to which there is direct access). Of course, this is a popular area for paddleboarding and kayaking, so if you’re lugging your watersports equipment around, you might prefer to drive (five minutes). Alternatively, you can head south/southwest, past the lighthouse and on to Pulpit Rock (25-minute walk), a man-made stack resembling a book leaning against a lectern, where you can catch some rather awesome sunsets, too. Back at the site, which accepts dogs as long as they’re kept on leads, guests can wind down and soak up the peaceful vibe, safe in the knowledge that the site has a ban on loud music and noisy groups. This is intended to be wild-style camping so facilities just stretch to portable toilets, but you are welcome to bring a barbecue. Provisions can be sourced at either Weston or Easton (five minutes’ drive to either), though with the nearest pub a mere five-minute walk away, you might just decide to have your meals cooked for you, instead.

Campground type

Tent sites 49
RV sites 1
Open now
Opens June 5
Please note
  • This park has no on-site shower facilities.
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
  • Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, Jun 5 to

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Reviews

8.4

Overall rating from 88 Pitchup.com customers

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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Spectacular sceneryHikers’ paradiseWild camping

89% would recommend this campground to a friend

85% would stay here again

What customers say

This basic, no-frills campsite boasts an awesome location & stunning sea views. Guests rave about friendly staff, peaceful vibe, & great value. Perfect for coastal walks & exploring. Portaloos were a common concern, with suggestions for better upkeep and cleaner access.

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No comfort just spectacular view! For…

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Carmen W. 1 review

Primitive grass and earth RV campsite

Liked No comfort just spectacular view!
For us perfect

Recommend to friends Visit again

Was a great weekend and we will be back for another weekend.

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 Heidi C. 3 reviews

Primitive grass and earth RV campsite

Liked What a lovely site. Even though it was fully booked it still felt quiet (we had two pitches next too each other).
The managers (Sue and Barry if I remember correctly) were supper helpful, friendly and always on hand to give advice.

Disliked The toilets were portaloos and despite being cleaned hourly they did become smelly due to the heat and amount of people using them.
The entrance/ exit is quiet steep. Be prepared 😆

Recommend to friends Visit again

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Michael C. 1 review

Primitive grass and earth tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Leaving

Disliked Unnecessarily poor toilet facilities. Sink for washing dishes drains directly onto the neighbouring field. Such a rough old set up with zero effort.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your feedback, this is a wild camping site, not a haven. We are only allowed portloos which is stated on before booking. The extra water is used to water the grass in the next field.
Please ensure you read reviews and campsite info in future so you know what to expect.

Awesome location, cheap, great welcoming committee.…

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Bruce F. 1 review

Primitive grass and earth tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Awesome location, cheap, great welcoming committee.

Disliked No showers, but you get what you pay for.

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Really great place to pitch. Good…

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Louise J. 2 reviews

Primitive grass and earth tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Really great place to pitch. Good service, very friendly. Super views too.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Fantastischer Ausblick, tolle Atmosphäre…

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Heidi P. 1 review

Primitive grass and earth RV campsite

Liked Fantastischer Ausblick, tolle Atmosphäre

Disliked Eine ordentlicheToilette und sanitäre Anlagen wären super

Recommend to friends Visit again

Loved it can’t wait to return.

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Danielle c. 1 review

Primitive grass and earth RV campsite

Liked Absolutely loved our stay here can’t wait to go back. Beautiful sea views, cases to coastal walks… lovely pub not to far. People who run the site friendly helpful and welcoming. Really peaceful.

Disliked Driveway up and out of the field is a little on the steep side if your vehicle is on the bigger/heavier side.

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Beautiful View

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Apryl F. 4 reviews

Primitive grass and earth RV campsite

Liked Beautiful view well placed would definitely go again.

Disliked No showers, but we were made aware before arrival. We were only there two nights, so it wasn't a problem.

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Amazing!! What a find!! Walking distance…

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kelly h. 1 review

Primitive grass and earth RV campsite

Liked Amazing!! What a find!!
Walking distance for a swim. Lovely friendly campsite

Recommend to friends Visit again

Would stay again

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 Danielle F. 1 review

Primitive grass and earth RV campsite

Liked Absolutely beautiful the views and the feeling of being off grid.

Disliked The toilets could be a little better

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Portable toilet

Pop-up campground

Dogs allowed

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Camping 2.0

Jumbo tent sites

Themes

Budget/backpacker Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Wild camping

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transportation nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 sites) Pop-up campground

Accessibility

Accessible parking at site

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Horseback riding nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Hallett's at Portland Bill

Portland Bill Road

Portland

Dorset

England

DT5 2JT

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

50.5255°N
2.44215°W

Nearest transport

Bus
5.9 mi Marks and Spencer
12.7 mi South Station
18.3 mi Red Lion
Rail
6.2 mi Weymouth Rail Station
8.5 mi Upwey Rail Station
12.7 mi Dorchester South Rail Station
Ferry
5.7 mi Weymouth Ferry Terminal
23.4 mi Poole Ferry Terminal
23.9 mi Poole Quay Ferry Landing

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

The sandy beach at Weymouth (20 minutes’ drive) is the place for traditional seaside fun, including pedalos, miniature golf and donkey rides. At the entrance to the harbour is Nothe Fort, a 19th-century defensive structure with underground corridors and a museum, plus views of the Jurassic Coast. The West Dorset Heritage Coast (25 minutes) includes Chesil Beach, a 17-mile stretch of pebbles protecting the Fleet Lagoon, where you might be able to spot migrant birds, in addition to the elegant winged residents of Abbotsbury Swannery. Meanwhile, Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens are known for their colourful magnolia blossoms. For birds of the raptor kind, head to Dorset Falconry Park (40 minutes), where you can meet and handle gentle owls, fly a hawk to the glove or just sit and relax as you take in the bird of prey displays.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Church Ope Cove 1.1 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Portland Harbour Sandsfoot Castle 4.8 mi Sea N/AGoodExcellentGood
Portland Harbour Castle Cove 5 mi Sea N/AExcellentN/AN/A
Weymouth Central 6.2 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Weymouth Lodmoor 6.9 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Radipole Lake Nature Reserve 6.3 mi

Weymouth Sea Life Park and Marine Sanctuary 6.9 mi

Lulworth Heritage Centre 10.6 mi

Abbotsbury Swannery 11.6 mi

Lulworth Castle & Park 12.9 mi

National Trust

Max Gate 12.7 mi

Hardy's Cottage 14.3 mi

Clouds Hill 15.7 mi

Corfe Castle 18.6 mi

Studland Beach and Nature Reserve 23 mi

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

Around the Island of Portland 1.1 mi

RADIPOLE LAKE (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 15/10/1990) 6.7 mi

Lodmoor Nature Reserve - Littlemoor - Preston 7 mi

LODMOOR (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 25/11/2004) 7.4 mi

Osmington Mills - Ringstead - Upton 8.1 mi

Local events

  • Camp Bestival Dorset (Thursday, July 30, 2026 – Thursday, July 30, 2026)

    Wareham, England 12.9 mi

  • Dorset County Show (Saturday, September 5, 2026 – Saturday, September 5, 2026)

    Dorchester, England 13.6 mi

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Hallett's at Portland Bill have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Hallett's at Portland Bill dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Hallett's at Portland Bill? The sandy beach at Weymouth (20 minutes’ drive) is the place for traditional seaside fun, including pedalos, miniature golf and donkey rides. At the entrance to the harbour is Nothe Fort, a … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Hallett's at Portland Bill?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  1:30 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Hallett's at Portland Bill? From $24.03 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.