Student friendly Tent Campsites in Dorset
13 bookable campsites with tent pitches in Dorset
All distances are calculated "as the crow flies".
Swanage Bijou Camping
Swanage, Dorset, England- Flat camping field close to Swanage town centre and beach in Dorset
- A 10-minute drive to the Jurassic Coast and Dorset Adventure Park
- Free adventure playground next door; quiet site with maps at reception
Mill Paddock Campsite
Wareham, Dorset, England- Well-kept family-friendly Dorset site 10 minutes’ drive from Wareham
- Monkey World 10 minutes’ drive and Studland Bay 25 minutes
- Electric hook-ups and hot showers; pubs and shops 10 minutes’ drive
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
Moonfleet Farm
Dorchester, Dorset, England- Small and quiet farm with miles of walks all around
- Half an hour's drive from the Jurassic Coast
- Modern facilities, fishing ponds and campfires allowed
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
Hardyes Countryside Camping
Dorchester, Dorset, England- Rural Dorset site by an old Roman road with open countryside views
- A 15-minute drive to the Jurassic Coast, Dorchester or Maiden Castle
- Barbecues and dogs welcome; wheelchair-accessible facilities
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
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
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
Happyard
Dorchester, Dorset, England- Off-grid farm and alpaca centre in peaceful rural Dorset
- A 10-minute drive to Bridport, 15 to Dorchester and 30 to Lyme Regis
- Free animal experiences for guests on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
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
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
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Durdle Door Holiday Park
Wareham, Dorset, England- Family-friendly Dorset park five minutes' walk from Durdle Door
- Lulworth Cove half an hour's walk; 15 minutes' drive to Monkey World
- Bar-restaurant and adventure play areas on site; dogs welcome
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
Knoll Farm Campsite
Wareham, Dorset, England- Scenic farm site in the Hartland Moor National Nature Reserve
- A 10-minute drive to Wareham and 25 minutes to Poole
- Firepit hire and wood/kindling sales, plus yoga classes on request
Merley Hall Farm
Wimborne, Dorset, England- Back to basics Dorset site set on a working sheep farm
- A 20-minute walk from Wimborne; 20 minutes' drive to Wareham or Poole
- Handy location just off the A31, a few metres from the river Stour
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
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
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