16 campsites for backpackers in Dorset

Rosewall Camping, Osmington Mills, Weymouth, DorsetRosewall Camping, Osmington Mills, Weymouth, Dorset
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Rosewall Camping

Osmington Mills, Weymouth, Dorset

4.82 /5

160 reviews

96%

would recommend

Family site with fishing and horse riding nearby and views of Weymouth Bay. A 15 minute walk to a rocky beach.

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Monkton Wyld Holiday Park, Charmouth, DorsetMonkton Wyld Holiday Park, Charmouth, Dorset
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Monkton Wyld Holiday Park

Charmouth, Dorset

4.83 /5

29 reviews

93%

would recommend

Award-winning camping and touring park near Lyme Regis, a picturesque site to explore Dorset from.

2024 Overall runner up of Top Dog Award
Burnbake Campsite, Corfe Castle, Wareham, DorsetBurnbake Campsite, Corfe Castle, Wareham, Dorset
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Burnbake Campsite

Corfe Castle, Wareham, Dorset

4.67 /5

69 reviews

94%

would recommend

Award-winning family friendly site with charming, back-to-nature camping. Just four miles from Studland Beach.

Norden Farm Campsite, Corfe Castle, Wareham, DorsetNorden Farm Campsite, Corfe Castle, Wareham, Dorset
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Norden Farm Campsite

Corfe Castle, Wareham, Dorset

4.91 /5

37 reviews

97%

would recommend

Family-run camping and touring site on a working farm with an onsite farm shop, just outside Corfe Castle.

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Halletts Rural Campsite, Portland, DorsetHalletts Rural Campsite, Portland, Dorset
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Halletts Rural Campsite

Portland, Dorset

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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Southover Woods, Dorchester, DorsetSouthover Woods, Dorchester, Dorset

Southover Woods

Dorchester, Dorset

Woodland site with private fire pits and group pitches, 20 minutes to Dorchester and 30 minutes to Durdle Door

Wareham Forest Tourist Park, Wareham, DorsetWareham Forest Tourist Park, Wareham, Dorset

Wareham Forest Tourist Park

Wareham, Dorset

A 5-star park in Wareham Forest with a swimming pool. Bring the family and the dog - all welcome. Open all year.

Bagwell Farm Touring Park, Chickerell, Weymouth, DorsetBagwell Farm Touring Park, Chickerell, Weymouth, Dorset

Bagwell Farm Touring Park

Chickerell, Weymouth, Dorset

The perfect base for exploring Dorset's Jurassic coastline - dog friendly and just 5 miles from Weymouth Beach.

Birchwood Tourist Park, Coldharbour, Wareham, DorsetBirchwood Tourist Park, Coldharbour, Wareham, Dorset

Birchwood Tourist Park

Coldharbour, Wareham, Dorset

An open, rural, family-run caravan and campsite, surrounded by Wareham Forest, centrally located in Purbeck.

Bredy Farm, Burton Bradstock, Bridport, DorsetBredy Farm, Burton Bradstock, Bridport, Dorset

Bredy Farm

Burton Bradstock, Bridport, Dorset

Adult only orchard camping in the Bride Valley and Dorset AONB, with annual cider and music festivals on site.

White Horse Campsite, Osmington, Weymouth, DorsetWhite Horse Campsite, Osmington, Weymouth, Dorset

White Horse Campsite

Osmington, Weymouth, Dorset

A family run summertime campsite that offers plenty of space and facilities right under the Osmington White Horse.

The Homestead Campsite, West Parley, Ferndown, DorsetThe Homestead Campsite, West Parley, Ferndown, Dorset

The Homestead Campsite

West Parley, Ferndown, Dorset

Camping and touring 15 mins from the New Forest and near to Bournemouth and beaches. Open year round.

Durdle Door Holiday Park, Wareham, DorsetDurdle Door Holiday Park, Wareham, Dorset

Durdle Door Holiday Park

Wareham, Dorset

A family-owned park with unrivalled access to the famous limestone arch at Durdle Door.

Downshay Farm, Swanage, DorsetDownshay Farm, Swanage, Dorset

Downshay Farm

Swanage, Dorset

A peaceful site with picturesque views of Corfe Castle, ten minutes from Swanage Beach. Dog friendly.

California Meadows, Swanage, DorsetCalifornia Meadows, Swanage, Dorset

California Meadows

Swanage, Dorset

Small, family friendly tent and campervan site with shepherd's hut. Located minutes from South West Coast Path.

Shaftesbury Country Touring Park, Shaftesbury, DorsetShaftesbury Country Touring Park, Shaftesbury, Dorset

Shaftesbury Country Touring Park

Shaftesbury, Dorset

Secluded and friendly caravan camping park set in the heart of Thomas Hardy country. Open all year.

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