18 Nearly Wild Campgrounds
18 bookable campgrounds with tent sites within 15 miles of Charmouth
All distances are calculated "as the crow flies".
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Rhea Farm and Fishery
Axminster, Devon, England- Friendly 16-acre site on a mixed farm two miles from Axminster
- A 15-minute drive from the coast at Lyme Regis and Seaton
- Access to fishing on the 1.5-acre lake, with kit hire available
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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 craft ales and ciders; cider tours and trails
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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
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Willow Farm Camp Site
Beaminster, Dorset, England- Adults-only site on a 25-acre family farm in west Dorset
- West Bay beach 20 minutes' drive; half an hour to Lyme Regis
- Footpaths running from the site; five minutes' drive from Beaminster
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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
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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
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Blackbury Campsite
Colyton, Devon, England- Simple family campsite near Colyton in East Devon National Landscape
- The Donkey Sanctuary 10 minutes’ drive; Jurassic Coast 15 minutes
- Compost loos and hot shower; pub and shop 10 minutes’ drive
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Bovey's Down Farm
Honiton, Devon, England- Quiet rural site on a working farm 10 minutes' drive from Honiton
- A 15-minute drive from Seaton, Sidmouth and the South West Coast Path
- Farm produce and tea room on site for homemade meals and takeaway food
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Manor Farm
Crewkerne, Somerset, England- Secluded wild camping on a working farm near Crewkerne, Somerset
- South Somerset Cycleway 15 minutes' drive; Jurassic Coast 40 minutes
- Sole occupancy of a woodland glade; firepit, barbecue and shack toilet
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North Down Orchard
Crewkerne, Somerset, England- Rural Somerset site surrounded by orchards on a working cider farm
- West Bay, Lyme Regis and Forde Abbey within 40 minutes' drive
- Bar open on Friday evenings for homemade cider and food
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Happyard
Dorchester, Dorset, England- Off-grid farm and alpaca centre in peaceful rural Dorset
- Alpaca walks, meets and parties all available to book
- A 10-minute drive to Bridport, 15 to Dorchester and 30 to Lyme Regis
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Cannington Farm
Uplyme, Devon, England- Peaceful, low-impact pitches with views of Cannington Viaduct
- A 10-minute drive from Lyme Regis beaches and The Cobb harbour
- Family-friendly site with walks connecting to the East Devon Way
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The Dorset Hideaway
Bridport, Dorset, England- Quiet, secluded, well-maintained rural site 3.5 miles from Charmouth
- Small family-run, family friendly (non-commercial) site
- With spa, beauty treatments, massage, aromatherapy
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Farway Countryside Park
Colyton, Devon, England- Rural camping 15 minutes’ drive from the Jurassic Coast in Devon
- A 15-minute drive from Beer and Seaton; 25 minutes from Lyme Regis
- Family-run park with rare breeds and walking trails to explore
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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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Benville Manor Camping
Dorchester, Dorset, England- Wild-style site set in the grounds of a 16th-century Tudor manor
- A 30-minute drive to Lyme Regis or Charmouth; 10 minutes to Beaminster
- Outdoor yoga classes in the hidden garden; firepits for hire
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Thorn Campsite
Sidmouth, Devon, England- Well-maintained wild camping field on a golf course in rural Devon
- A 10-minute drive from the Jurassic Coast, Branscombe and Sidmouth
- Golf and snacks on site; beaches, coastal hikes, pubs and shops nearby
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Forest Edge
Ottery St Mary, Devon, England- Dog-friendly site 10 minutes’ drive away from Sidmouth
- Surrounded by trails and a 35-minute drive from Dartmoor National Park
- Firepit and log bundles for hire, and hot showers provided
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Berries Farm Camping
Lyme Regis, Dorset, England- Berries Farm Camping is a small eco-friendly family-run campsite
- located in the heart of West Dorset Countryside.
- We are situated at the top of Lyme Regis, on the A3052.
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Haye Farm Holidays
Lyme Regis, Dorset, England- Dog-friendly pop-up site a mile from Lyme Regis, with valley views
- A five-minute drive from the beach, museums and the Cobb harbour
- Watersports, shops, pubs and restaurants within walking distance
