Budget/backpacker: Campsites in Dorchester, England
21 bookable campsites within 24.1 kilometres of Dorchester Sorted by distance
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Southover Woods
Dorchester, Dorset, England- Wild woodland site 20 minutes’ drive from Dorchester in Dorset
- Half an hour’s drive to the Jurassic Coast and Weymouth harbour
- Woodland walks accessed from the pitches, trout fishing next door
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Seaview Farm
Weymouth, Dorset, England- Wild-style camping with stunning views over the Jurassic Coast
- A 10-minute drive from Weymouth; 15 minutes to Isle of Portland
- Footpath leading to the coast path; a short walk to pubs and amenities
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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
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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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Flowerdew Farm
Dorchester, Dorset, England- Eco-friendly off-grid Dorset campsite 10 minutes’ drive from Bridport
- Jurassic Coast beaches five minutes’ drive; Dorchester 20 minutes
- Smallholding with alpacas and goats; animal meet-and-greets available
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New Court Farm Camping
Dorchester, Dorset, England- Peaceful wild camping in the Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
- 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
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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
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Primrose Fields
Wareham, Dorset, England- Quiet, family-friendly and rural site in a wildlife haven
- Spectacular countryside views
- Firepits for guests' use and two large barbecues available to hire
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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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Woodlands Campsite
Wareham, Dorset, England- Well-kept family holiday park near the Jurassic Coast
- A 10-minute drive from Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door
- Peaceful site five minutes' drive from shops, pubs and a train station
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Hallett's Rural Campsite
Weston, Dorset, England- 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
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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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Sweet Hill Farm
Portland, Dorset, England- Farm-style stays on a Dorset site with sea views
- On the edge of Southwell village; 10 minutes' drive from Chesil Beach
- Equestrian activities available; half a mile to the pub or coast path
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Hallett's at Portland Bill
Portland, Dorset, England- 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
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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
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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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Loscombe Farm
Dorchester, Dorset, England- Secluded wild camping spots on a working Dorset farm near Dorchester
- A 20-minute drive to the Jurassic Coast; 15 minutes to Chesil Beach
- Woodland walks on site; five minutes’ drive from pubs and shops
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Throop Hollow Farm
Throop, Dorset, England- Rural, family-run site with fantastic views of the Piddle Valley
- A 10-minute drive to Monkey World; 20 minutes to Lulworth Cove
- Pick your own pitch on arrival; 500 metres from the river Piddle
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Wooder's Camping
Bere Regis, Dorset, England- Quiet family farm and wildlife haven on the edge of Wareham Forest
- Families, couples and kids welcome on 'pick your own pitch' fields
- Within 10 minutes' drive of Wareham and 20 from the Jurassic Coast
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Heath Field Camping
Wareham, Dorset, England- Small-scale site overlooking a nature reserve on the Isle of Purbeck
- A five-minute drive from Wareham; 20 minutes from Jurassic Coast
- Wild camping-style pitches with access to simple facilities
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