Campgrounds for backpackers in Shaftesbury, England
4 bookable campsites within 24,1 kilometres of Shaftesbury
All distances are calculated "as the crow flies".
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Fred’s Field Campsite
Gillingham, Dorset, England- Quiet rural pop-up site 10 minutes’ drive from Gillingham in Dorset
- Longleat safari park half an hour’s drive and Stonehenge 40 minutes
- Local pub, farm shops and woodland walks within five minutes’ drive
Sunnyhill Park and Campsite
Wincanton, Somerset, England- Small, rural site with a peaceful atmosphere and country scenery
- A five-minute drive to Wincanton; 25 minutes from Frome and Longleat
- Firepits, footpath and pets' corner on site; easy access from the A303
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Hilltop Farm Camping
Hazelbury Bryan, Dorset, England- Back to basics close to nature camping
- Badger Watch Dorset 10 minutes’ drive; Cerne Giant 15 minutes
- Kindling available for the firepit; pubs and shop 15 minutes’ walk
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
Holyrood Farm Campsite
Shaftesbury, Dorset, England- Wild camping half a mile from Shaftesbury
- Spectacular views over the Blackmore Vale
- Campfires allowed
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Heal Somerset
Frome, Somerset, England- Wild pop-up site with stunning views on a Somerset rewilding farm
- Stourhead 15 minutes’ drive and Longleat 20 minutes
- Basic off-grid pitches surrounded by wildlife; shops 15 minutes’ drive
Mayo Farm Camping
Shaftesbury, Dorset, England- Unspoilt, rustic wild campsite on the edge of Shaftesbury
- Half-hour drive to Stourhead and Longleat; an hour to Jurassic Coast
- Easy access to town centre and local walks on Melbury Hill
The Rising Sun Coffee Tavern
Shaftesbury, Dorset, England- Secluded pub garden setting
Turnpike Showground
Motcombe, Dorset, England- Spacious pick-your-own pitches in the north Dorset countryside
- A 10-minute drive to Shaftesbury; half an hour to Longleat safari park
- Dog-friendly site with easy access to the A303 and A350
Provost Farm
Gillingham, Dorset, England- Stays on a working dairy farm, 15 minutes’ drive from Shaftesbury
- On Cranbourne Chase’s edges; fishing lakes under 20 minutes' walk
- Afternoon teas and picnic hampers available (request in advance)
Camp Ashmore
Salisbury, Wiltshire, England- Set in the Cranborne Chase Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
- Waterpark and family theme park both around 40 minutes' drive away
- Golf course five miles from the site
Bush Farm Bison Centre and Camping
Warminster, Wiltshire, England- Farm centre with bison, elk and many other animals
- Farm walk, lake, duck hide, chipmunks, raccoons and more
- Playground, kids' farmyard and shop serving tea and light meals
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
Lowbrook Camping
Blandford Forum, Dorset, England- Family-run site on a working farm with country walks all around
- A 20-minute drive from Blandford Forum and 40 from Poole
- Wifi on site; Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door within a 45-minute drive
Hill View Farm
Blandford Forum, Dorset, England- Family-run wildlife haven in the Dorset countryside
- A 35-minute drive from Durdle Door and 40 minutes from Bournemouth
- Quiet after 10pm; communal campfire area; pubs and shops nearby
The Pavilion at Shaftesbury Estate
Wimborne, Dorset, England- Secluded, largely off-grid glamping site on a Dorset farm
- Dorset Heavy Horse Farm Park and golf courses within a 10-minute drive
- Real beds with bedding and towels provided, plus communal kitchen
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
Botany Camping
Warminster, Wiltshire, England- Small, cosy and family-friendly site near Warminster
- Five minutes' drive from Longleat and 25 from Stonehenge
- Toilets, washing-up area and two family shower rooms
The Ruins Campsite
Hilton, Dorset, England- Quiet grass tent pitches at the foot of Milton Abbey
- Between Hilton and Milton Abbas; 30 minutes' drive from the coast
- Organic dairy farm with local produce for sale
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