Hallett's Rural Campsite
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- 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
Campground type
50
10
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- At least one of the party members must be aged 20 or over.
- Please note that the shower facilities are unisex.
- No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri, May 1 to
Campsite types & availability
5 
Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite (two person)
2 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 2m width × 2m depth (4m²)
Arrival daysFrom £12.50 (£12.50)
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Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite (three person)
3 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 3m width × 3m depth (9m²)
Arrival daysFrom £15 (£15)
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Primitive grass RV campsite
4 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 7m width × 3m depth (21m²)
Arrival daysFrom £18 (£18)
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Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite (four person)
4 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 4m width × 4m depth (16m²)
Arrival daysFrom £18 (£18)
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Reviews
90% would recommend this campground to a friend
88% would stay here again
What customers say
Great value, friendly owners, and lots of space with a "wild camping" vibe. Basic but clean facilities, though sometimes busy. Some noted minor pitch issues, but overall, a fantastic budget option with farm animals.
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Last updated 7/21/2026
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Clean facilities. Weekend cocktail bar and…
Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite (solo)
Liked Clean facilities. Weekend cocktail bar and bakery tent was great.
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Great value site with friendly owners…
Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite (two person)
Liked Great value site with friendly owners in a charming countryside setting. Basic but clean and well serviced Toilet / Shower facilities. The site is well situated for local transport links with a stop for the No.1 bus service within easy walking distance. This frequent service to Weymouth Seafront (and Railway Station) is every 15 minutes during the day. It also provides some stunning views of Portland and Chesil Beach, so have your cameras ready.
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Not for us sadly
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Anonymous Primitive grass RV campsite
Liked Owners who checked us in very polite its very cheap but that should of pre warned me really , location middle of housing estate up a side road opens to field some animals farm you can visit see there is a horse box bar that opens we were told . For a stop over cheap cheerful if your not to fussy I’m sure it’s fine
Disliked Personally not for us we booked 1 night only and we didn’t stay , first no shade any where we have a dog , first thing noted bins over flowing right next to a fresh water hose , wash rooms unisex though have a left and right found them not the best mould around fixings just very very basic but grubby and can imagine the size of the site and amount of facilities there not going to get any better , not going to lie felt like I had arrived on a refuge camp , I’m sure there’s many that like this type of campsite , not having facilities in my vehicle I like the site ones to be better , there cleaned you can see that but very very basic cleaning
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The whole experience was 5 star!!…
Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite (three person)
Liked The whole experience was 5 star!! I was gonna be late so called before booking and was told this would be fine, the owner was on site when I arrived showed me were to park and were the facilities were, depite my late arrival i felt very welcome, there was a fire lit and a bar and everyone was having fun was a lovely atmosphere, the toilets were modern and very nice for a campsite and the urinal was made from a beer keg which was very cool all the facilities were nice and clean, had a great experience and wouldnt think twice about booking here again
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Near to beach and facilities ,…
Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite (two person)
Liked Near to beach and facilities , friendly and helpful staff.
Disliked Its a field within a housing estate which was not clear in pictures when booking.
Also in need of new shower and toilet block.
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Super friendly, clean and well kept…
Primitive grass RV campsite
Liked Super friendly, clean and well kept site. As a lone woman camper I felt very safe. Considering there’s only two showers for the whole site the shower was warm and clean.
It’s a basic wild camping type site so if you like that then you will love it. Great location too.
Disliked Only one water tap which had a hose attached so I wouldn’t use it for drinking.
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Good location, basic facilities, walking distance…
Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite (two person)
Liked Good location, basic facilities, walking distance from the shop, plenty of space on site
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Quiet area with plenty of space.…
Primitive grass RV campsite
Liked Quiet area with plenty of space. Facilities were great- Showers and toilets are kept clean & there’s an outdoor water tap to fill up bottles/water jugs etc. The campsite is well located & easy to find. I had a lovely experience staying there whilst climbing up Portland for the weekend.
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That you can choose where to…
Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite (two person)
Liked That you can choose where to pitch up,
Quiet at night time.
It wasn’t porta loos.
It was a last minute trip for me and my 10 year old and we didn’t need a lot other than a toilet and shower and it had just that. Just a very standard field.
I kinda wish we booked there other sight on the cliff edge with views.
Disliked The location.
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Very friendly welcome and the owner…
Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite (three person)
Liked Very friendly welcome and the owner is soo accomodating! Amazing place, it's very clean and quiet.
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Features
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Pop-up campground
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 WatersportsAmenities 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 WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearCamping 2.0
Jumbo tent sitesThemes
Budget/backpacker Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Wild campingUtilities
Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transportation nearbyType
Farm Medium (26-50 sites) Pop-up campgroundAccessibility
Accessible parking at site Level campground, no steep slopesNearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Horseback riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Watersports nearbyLocation
Hallett's Rural Campsite
Watery Lane
Weston
Dorset
England
DT5 2DF
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
50.53834°N
2.44028°W
Nearest transport
Bus
Rail
Ferry
AirportPlease 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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Church Ope Cove | 0.5 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Portland Harbour Sandsfoot Castle | 4 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Excellent | Good |
| Portland Harbour Castle Cove | 4.1 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | N/A | N/A |
| Weymouth Central | 5.3 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Weymouth Lodmoor | 6.1 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Radipole Lake Nature Reserve 5.4 mi
Weymouth Sea Life Park and Marine Sanctuary 6 mi
Lulworth Heritage Centre 10 mi
Abbotsbury Swannery 10.9 mi
Lulworth Castle & Park 12.3 mi
National Trust
Max Gate 11.8 mi
Hardy's Cottage 13.4 mi
Clouds Hill 14.9 mi
Corfe Castle 18.1 mi
Studland Beach and Nature Reserve 22.6 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Around the Island of Portland 1.9 mi
RADIPOLE LAKE (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 15/10/1990) 5.8 mi
Lodmoor Nature Reserve - Littlemoor - Preston 6.2 mi
LODMOOR (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 25/11/2004) 6.5 mi
Osmington Mills - Ringstead - Upton 7.3 mi
Local events
- Camp Bestival Dorset (Thursday, July 30, 2026 – Thursday, July 30, 2026)
Wareham, England 12.3 mi
- Dorset County Show (Saturday, September 5, 2026 – Saturday, September 5, 2026)
Dorchester, England 12.7 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 Rural Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Hallett's Rural Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Hallett's Rural Campsite? This is the Jurassic Coast and that means beaches, cliffs and coastal walks are on a whole other level… you might want to dive right down to Durdle Door (50 minutes) for … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Hallett's Rural Campsite?
Read moreRV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: 1:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 10:30 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Hallett's Rural Campsite? From $13.29 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.