15 Dorchester back to basics campsites
Thorncombe Farm
Higher Bockhampton, Dorchester, Dorset (2.4 miles)
4.75 /5
26 reviews
96%
would recommend
Quiet camping, touring and glamping bell tent site with campfires and dogs welcome. Set in idyllic Hardy Country.
Galton Campsite
Dorchester, Dorset (6.1 miles)
4.64 /5
11 reviews
100%
would recommend
Family run site set in a 20 acre field on an organic farm within easy reach to the Purbeck Heritage coast.
Jurassic Camp
Rodden, Weymouth, Dorset (6.2 miles)
4.32 /5
20 reviews
85%
would recommend
Small farm camping site set on the Jurassic Coast within the Dorset AONB. Family and dog friendly.
Primrose Fields Campsite
East Stoke, Wareham, Dorset (10.9 miles)
4.8 /5
91 reviews
93%
would recommend
Family camping with campfires on a wildflower meadow, near Bovington Tank Museum, Monkey World and Lulworth.
Halletts Rural Campsite
Portland, Dorset (11.9 miles)
4.55 /5
12 reviews
92%
would recommend
Family run, almost wild camping on the Isle of Portland. Farm animals on site, beaches nearby and more.
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West Holme Glamping
Wareham, Dorset (12 miles)
4.87 /5
6 reviews
100%
would recommend
Fully furnished bell tents for families and couples on an equestrian farm. 15 minutes to the Jurassic Coast.
Hincknowle Cider Apple Farm Camping
Melplash, Bridport, Dorset (13 miles)
4.92 /5
33 reviews
97%
would recommend
Traditional dog camping on a cider farm with panoramic countryside views. Just 15 minutes from West Bay beach.
Hallett at Portland Bill Campsite
Portland, Dorset (13.2 miles)
4.47 /5
18 reviews
100%
would recommend
Dog-friendly and family-run almost-wild camping site on Portland Peninsula. A true back to basics adventure!
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Southover Woods
Dorchester, Dorset (6.3 miles)
Woodland site with private fire pits and group pitches, 20 minutes to Dorchester and 30 minutes to Durdle Door
New Court Farm Camping
Batcombe, Dorchester, Dorset (9.9 miles)
Off-grid camping offering grass pitches with wonderful views. Easy access to walking routes, Dorchester and more.
The Daggles
Leigh, Sherborne, Dorset (11.4 miles)
Simple, off-grid family camping with flushing loos and hot showers. Situated on a dairy farm in Dorset.
Little Rodmore Camping
Kings Stag, Sturminster Newton, Dorset (13.1 miles)
An almost wild campsite for tents in the heart of The Blackmore Vale set on a working family farm. Dog friendly.
Haddon Copse Farm
Fifehead Neville, Sturminster Newton, Dorset (13.3 miles)
Back to basics camping with campfires, a glamping hut and bell tents, just ten minutes from the Dorset AONB.
Britt Valley Campground
Westbay, Bridport, Dorset (13.7 miles)
Traditional, spacious campground in the heart of West Bay, a five minute walk to the beach. Dog friendly.
High Cross Camping Coach and Living Van
Netherbury, Bridport, Dorset (15 miles)
A unique stay near to Bridport and West Bay sleeping in a Victorian railway carriage, ideal for families of four.