Tent Camping for backpackers in Sherborne, England
7 bookable campgrounds with tent sites within 15 miles of Sherborne
All distances are calculated "as the crow flies".
Monarch's Way Campsite
Sherborne, Dorset, England- Small orchard campsite in the peaceful Dorset village of Trent
- Sherborne 10 minutes' drive; Abbotsbury and Weymouth 50 minutes
- Just off the Monarch's Way walk; walk to the village pub or play area
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
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
Haddon Copse Farm
Dorchester, Dorset, England- Peaceful car-free site on an organic farm in the Blackmore Vale
- Within an hour of Jurassic Coast beaches, Stonehenge and Longleat
- Farm produce sold on site; private firepits for cooking meals
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
Holyrood Farm Campsite
Shaftesbury, Dorset, England- Wild camping half a mile from Shaftesbury
- Spectacular views over the Blackmore Vale
- Campfires allowed
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
Liberty Farm
Halstock, Dorset, England- Relaxed eco site at a stunningly scenic Dorset organic farm
- Close to the well-known pubs of Corscombe and Evershot
- Free cow-with-calf milk delivery each morning
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
Edwards Farm
Shaftesbury, Dorset, England- Secluded and simple site on a farm in scenic rural surrounds
- A mile's walk to Shaftesbury and a five-minute drive to Duncliffe Wood
- A 35-minute drive from Stonehenge and 50 minutes from the coast
Tree Bark Camping
Sherborne, Dorset, England- Well-maintained peaceful pitches on a Dorset farm near Yetminster
- Weymouth and West Bay 45 minutes' drive away on the Jurassic Coast
- Grass field that catches sun all day; dogs and barbecues welcome
Naish Farm
Holwell, Dorset, England- Small pop-up site in a quiet village 15 minutes' drive from Sherborne
- Jurassic Coast beaches and Monkey World within 40 minutes' drive
- Artisan bakery on site selling gluten-free cakes, with vegan options
Shepherds Close Farm Campsite
Marnhull, Dorset, England- Peaceful working farm site surrounded by the north Dorset countryside
- Direct access to the Hardy Way trail; 15 minutes' drive to Gold Hill
- Farm shop on site, with firepits available to hire
Hornblotton Farm
Shepton Mallet, Somerset, England- Quiet working farm in the Somerset countryside
- Free range meat for breakfast or BBQ direct from the farm
- Dogs and fires welcome
Tollerford Camping
Dorchester, Dorset, England- Quiet rural site in the Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
- A 25-minute drive from the Jurassic Coast; cycling and fishing nearby
- Train station, pub, shop and organic milk bar within walking distance
Greendayz Campsite
Shepton Mallet, Somerset, England- Dog-friendly, family-run site in the east Somerset countryside
- A 25-minute drive from Glastonbury and half an hour from Cheddar Gorge
- Wood available to buy for firepits; a short drive to two country pubs
Monkey Chop Farm
Beaminster, Dorset, England- Dog-friendly site on a farm surrounded by the Dorset countryside
- A 25-minute drive to the Jurassic Coast; 45 minutes to Chesil Beach
- Pubs, farmers market within easy reach; fishing and kayaking nearby
