5 nearly wild Tent Campsites in Templecombe, Somerset
5 bookable campsites with tent pitches within 15 miles of Templecombe
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
Holyrood Farm Campsite
Shaftesbury, Dorset, England- Wild camping half a mile from Shaftesbury
- Spectacular views over the Blackmore Vale
- Campfires allowed
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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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
Grove Hill Campsite
Somerton, Somerset, England- Peaceful Somerton pop-up campsite overlooking the Somerset Levels
- Haynes Motor Museum and Glastonbury Tor both 20 minutes’ drive
- Dog-friendly wildlife haven with basic facilities and limited power
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
Willowbank Farm
North Barrow, Somerset, England- Family-run Somerset farm site 10 minutes from the A303
- On the Macmillan Way, 25 minutes' drive from Glastonbury
- Firepits allowed and wood for sale on site
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
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
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
Dorothy Goes Glamping
Yeovil, Somerset, England- Off-grid glamping site in secluded Somerset countryside near Yeovil
- A 40-minutes drive to the Cerne Giant, and Glastonbury half an hour
- Gas stoves and hot tubs on site; pub and shop within 10 minutes’ drive
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
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
Haywards Bridge Farm
Blandford Forum, Dorset, England- Wild camping on the banks of the River Stour in Shillingstone
- A 10-minute drive to Blandford Forum; half an hour to Poole
- Access to the North Dorset Trailway; village pub a 15-minute walk
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
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
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
Westhill Camping at Bakers Folly
Blandford Forum, Dorset, England- Hilltop site with amazing views across Dorset, Wiltshire and Somerset
- A mile from Bulbarrow Hill; 45-minute drive to the Jurassic Coast
- Simple site for cyclists and dog walkers; pub within a 15-minute walk
