Discover friendly, off-grid camping and touring at Hallett's Rural Campsite on the Isle of Portland in Dorset. It's the ideal base for your favourite activities, including paddleboarding, sea kayaking, and walking the South West Coast Path. Explore the Jurassic Coast (just a half hour walk away from the nearest beach cove), or take a 20 minute drive to Weymouth's beachfront. Don't forget to say hello to the friendly animals too!

Meet the farm animals onsite including sheep, horses and emus!

Family run and dog friendly almost wild camping on the Isle of Portland

15-30 minute walk to the Jurassic Coast and beaches, 20 minute drive to Weymouth

About Halletts Rural Campsite

If you're looking for an almost wild camping adventure, look no further than this family-run, dog-friendly campsite on the Isle of Portland! You can meet the farm animals, discover the stunning Jurassic Coast, and head to nearby beaches like Church Ope Cove (half hour walk away) and Little Beach (a 35 minute walk), both stops along the South West Coast Path. Non-electric grass pitches are available for tents and tourers, so you can return to nature and enjoy the great outdoors. If you're bringing a tent or trailer tent, you can choose from small non-electric grass pitches measuring 2m x 2m or bigger pitches measuring 3m x 3m. And if you're travelling in a campervan or motorhome, there are non-electric grass touring pitches measuring 5m x 3m. Guests are welcome to bring a barbecue or even rent a fire pit, as both are permitted. And don't worry about leaving your furry friends at home - they're welcome on site too!

Halletts Rural Campsite is open on the following dates for 2024: 12/07 to 13/07, 19/07 to 20/07, 26/07 to 31/08, 06/09 to 07/09, 13/09 to 14/09, 20/09 to 21/09, 27/09 to 28/09 and 04/10 to 05/10.


Facilities and amenities

Facilities include a flushable toilet block.

Within a 10 minute walk, you can find shops, cafes, restaurants and pubs including The Royal Exchange.

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Adult only

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Allow commercial vans

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Allow pets

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Bike hire

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Café / restaurant

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Communal BBQ

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Disabled facilities

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Drinking water

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Electric hookups

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Entertainment

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Family friendly

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Fires allowed

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Fishing

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Games room

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Glamping

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Golf

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Horse riding

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Hot tub

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Internet access

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Kids club

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Kids playground

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Laundry

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Near beach

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Near pub

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Open year round

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Peaceful

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RV pitches

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Shop

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Showers

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Swimming pool

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Toilets

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TV room

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Vineyard

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Water hookups

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Watersports

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W.C. disposal


A note from the site themselves...

Welcome to our family-run campsite! We're a father and son team, passionate about providing a memorable experience for all our guests. As a family ourselves, we understand the importance of creating a welcoming and friendly atmosphere that everyone can enjoy.

Thank you for choosing our campsite, and we look forward to welcoming you soon.

Andy Hallett


Map and address

Park address

Halletts Rural Campsite,

Weston Street, Portland, Dorset, DT5 2DF

Coordinates

50.5385, -2.4400 | SY 68 71

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Halletts Rural Campsite is ideal for...

Couples

Peace and quiet

Young children


There are 50 accommodation options on-site

Bookable pitches and accommodation options

25 x Non Electric Grass Backpacker Pitches

Max 2 people

Grass pitches measuring 2m x 2m, without electric. Suitable for tents only.

25 x Non Electric Grass Pitches

Max 4 people

Grass pitches measuring 4m x 4m, without electric. Suitable for tents and trailer tents only.


Halletts Rural Campsite reviews

4.55 /5

12 reviews

92%

would recommend

Overall
4.55
Location
4.58
Value for money
4.92
Service
4.67
Facilities
4.08
Cleanliness
4.5

Good campsite

Thomas S

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Small Tent - Non Electric Grass PitchesAug 2024

Overall cheap, basic set-up but would use again. The host was very friendly. We got a toilet and sink, plus waste disposal.

Site's response

😁

Hallett's experiance

Sebastian L

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Medium Tent - Non Electric Grass PitchesAug 2024

Highly recommendable simple campsite. Our daughter enjoyed animals around like emus and goats. Price is a no-brainer recommend. Tidy and quiet. Family friendly with a lot of space. We will definitely come back soon.

Site's response

Thank you. 👍

Wild, budget camping site

Julie P

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Small Tent - Non Electric Grass PitchesJul 2024

A basic campsite which was in a good location for us. No showers but we knew that and, for a couple of days, this wasn't a problem for us. Toilets were adequate and the amenities were close by. Pub, shop and fish & chip shop within a 5 minute walk. A family friendly site and relaxing.

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FAQ

Guests are welcome to check-in from 10am until 8pm. Please advise the site you are delayed. Departure is due before 10:30am on your final day.

Yes, four-legged friends are welcome to join you on your stay, with plenty of dog walks nearby.

Yes, raised BBQs and campfires are permitted on site, perfect for al fresco dining in the evenings.

Absolutely, At this site, there is a real friendly and welcoming atmosphere that everyone can enjoy. You can also meet animals on site or head to the coastal path for a family walk.

Being on the Isle of Portland, the coast is on your doorstep. Church Cope Cove is just a five minute drive from the site and Chesil Beach is also just ten minutes away in the north.


Located on the Jurassic Coast, you'll be spoiled for choice when it comes to things to do. For beach days, head to Church Ope Cove (30 minute walk) or Little Beach (35 minute walk). You won't want to miss the iconic photo spot at Durdle Door (50 minutes away) - it's perfect for a picnic with a view of the stone arch.

Why not discover the fossil collection at Portland Museum (20 minute walk away) or take a step back at Portland Castle (five minute drive). Don't forget about the historic sea fort at Nothe Fort (20 minutes away).

Other things to do include:

  • Fantasy Land (25 minutes)
  • Sea Life Centre Weymouth (25 minutes)
  • Maiden Castle (35 minutes)
  • Dorchester (35 minutes)
  • Abbotsbury Swannery (60 minutes)
The listing for Halletts Rural Campsite was last updated on July 12th, 2024 at 12:59 PM

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