Wild camping: Tent Campsites in Dorchester, England
21 bookable campsites with tent pitches within 24.1 kilometres of Dorchester
All distances are calculated "as the crow flies".
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Chalk Meadow
Dorchester, Dorset, England- Grass meadow on the outskirts of Broadmayne village in rural Dorset
- A 25-minute drive to the Jurassic Coast and 10 minutes to Dorchester
- Lots of safe space for kids to play; 10-minute walk to a pub and shops
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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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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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Bridgewood
Sherborne, Dorset, England- Dog-friendly six-acre site in an ancient Dorset woodland
- A 15-minute drive to Dorchester and Sherborne; 40 minutes to Weymouth
- Firepits allowed; woodland tracks; local pub 15 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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Sweet Hill Farm
Portland, Dorset, England- Back to basics 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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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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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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Donkey Down Camping at Culliford Tree
Dorchester, Dorset, England- Spacious site over three acres of a working farm with great views
- A 10-minute drive from Dorchester and 15 minutes from Weymouth
- Weekend pop-up bar and food; live music on Friday and Saturday nights
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Bincombe Bumps Camping
Bincombe, Dorset, England- Peaceful farm site overlooking Dorset's Jurassic Coast
- A 15-minute drive from Weymouth; 20 minutes from Abbotsbury
- Firewood available and access to the South West Coast Path
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Hardyes Countryside Camping
Dorchester, Dorset, England- Rural site in Dorset overlooking open countryside by an old Roman road
- A quarter of an hour's drive from Maiden Castle and Abbotsbury
- Barbecues and dogs welcome; wheelchair-accessible facilities
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Frome Meadow Campsite
Dorchester, Dorset, England- Peaceful site on a dairy farm 15 minutes' walk from Moreton
- 10 minutes' drive from Monkey World; 20 minutes from Jurassic coast
- On the banks of the Frome river for picnics and wild swimming
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Snelling Farm Campsite
Wareham, Dorset, England- Small eco-friendly site on a family farm in the Dorset countryside
- Pick your own pitch on an oak-lined field; campfires allowed
- Close to The Tank Museum and beaches at Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door
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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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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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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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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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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
