Campsites in Dorset
From Lulworth Cove, Durdle Door and the rest of the Jurassic Coast, to Corfe Castle and Cerne Abbas - there's lots to do in Dorset and plenty of natural beauty to go with it. Few counties in the UK have quite so many big name destinations - Weymouth, Bournemouth and Swanage to name just a few. Book a countryside or beach holiday today and choose from some of the best campsites in Dorset, with a wide variety of camping facilities to suit all.
125 campsites in Dorset
Bridport, Dorset
4.84 /5
153 reviews
97%
would recommend
5 star park on the Jurassic Coast with sea views. Indoor swimming pool, sauna, kids play area and bar/restaurant!
Burton Bradstock, Bridport, Dorset
4.71 /5
56 reviews
96%
would recommend
Family holiday park with a private beach! Onsite swimming pools, bowling, entertainment, restaurant and sports bar.
Owermoigne, Dorchester, Dorset
4.68 /5
44 reviews
91%
would recommend
Family and dog friendly park with a shop, play park and more. 15 minutes to Durdle Door and the Jurassic Coast!
Chideock, Bridport, Dorset
4.67 /5
91 reviews
92%
would recommend
Beautiful family-run park with panoramic sea views, just 100 metres from Seatown Beach on the Jurassic Coast.
Portesham, Weymouth, Dorset
4.82 /5
100 reviews
96%
would recommend
Nestled in patchwork countryside, a family run Jurassic Coast site near Weymouth, with dog grooming on site.
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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.
Wool, Dorset
4.8 /5
42 reviews
92%
would recommend
Award-winning friendly family run park set in five and a half acres of Dorset countryside.
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.
Buckland Ripers, Weymouth, Dorset
4.86 /5
43 reviews
95%
would recommend
Peaceful family-run site, with views over the rolling Dorset countryside, 15 minutes from Weymouth.
Wareham, Dorset
4.79 /5
83 reviews
89%
would recommend
Family friendly camping, touring and glamping next door to Monkey World. Onsite alpacas you can walk and meet!
Bransgore, Christchurch, Dorset
4.74 /5
65 reviews
98%
would recommend
Peaceful campsite on a former airfield in the New Forest. Onsite shop and play park, just 15 minutes to the beach!
Charmouth, Bridport, Dorset
4.82 /5
57 reviews
100%
would recommend
Peaceful, family run site on the Jurassic Coast, five minutes to Lyme Regis and Charmouth. Family and dog friendly.
St Leonards, Ringwood, Dorset
4.76 /5
121 reviews
94%
would recommend
Adult only site at the gateway to Dorset and the New Forest. Just 20 minutes to the coast and Bournemouth.
Melplash, Bridport, Dorset
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.
Whitchurch Canonicorum, Bridport, Dorset
4.75 /5
34 reviews
91%
would recommend
Adult-only camping and charming shepherd's huts in the Dorset AONB, within 15 minutes of Lyme Regis and Charmouth.
Burton Bradstock, Bridport, Dorset
4.76 /5
87 reviews
95%
would recommend
A quiet retreat deep in the West Dorset countryside next to the River Bride and just a mile from the coast.
Higher Bockhampton, Dorchester, Dorset
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.
West Moors, Ferndown, Dorset
4.59 /5
176 reviews
89%
would recommend
Family friendly camping, touring and glamping near the Jurassic Coast, in easy reach of the New Forest.
Horton, Dorset
4.78 /5
22 reviews
91%
would recommend
Family friendly camping, touring and glamping. Onsite animals, fishing and crafts, 20 minutes from Bournemouth.
Salway Ash, Bridport, Dorset
4.81 /5
56 reviews
95%
would recommend
Adult-only, dog friendly site with complimentary fire pits in the Dorset AONB, 15 minutes from Bridport and beach.
Swanage, Dorset
4.42 /5
31 reviews
97%
would recommend
Camping site set in the heart of the Purbeck countryside, a short distance from Swanage and Corfe Castle.
Waytown, Bridport, Dorset
4.73 /5
64 reviews
92%
would recommend
Small family run site on an apple farm orchard, with a tap room serving fresh cider. Adult only!
Lyme Regis, Dorset
4.59 /5
19 reviews
95%
would recommend
Rural, family and dog friendly camping, touring and glamping. Five minutes from Lyme Regis and the beach!
East Stoke, Wareham, Dorset
4.8 /5
91 reviews
93%
would recommend
Family camping with campfires on a wildflower meadow, near Bovington Tank Museum, Monkey World and Lulworth.
Nottington, Weymouth, Dorset
4.93 /5
9 reviews
100%
would recommend
Camping and boutique glamping on the Jurassic Coast. 15 minutes from Weymouth with its sandy beach and harbour.
Ansty, Dorset
4.72 /5
23 reviews
100%
would recommend
A quiet and peaceful rural site with countryside views and an onsite farm shop. Next door to a charming pub.
Corfe Castle, Wareham, Dorset
4.67 /5
69 reviews
94%
would recommend
Award-winning family friendly site with charming, back-to-nature camping. Just 15 minutes from Studland Beach.
Portland, Dorset
4.67 /5
67 reviews
94%
would recommend
Almost wild camping on the beautiful Isle of Portland in Dorset with coastal views and horse riding! Dog friendly.
Dorchester, Dorset
4.95 /5
8 reviews
100%
would recommend
Family friendly camping and bells tents on a working livestock farm. Ten minutes from Weymouth and the coast!
Swanage, Dorset
3.63 /5
133 reviews
59%
would recommend
Family-friendly site with an onsite bar, restaurant, shop and entertainment, just five minutes from Swanage.
Shaftesbury, Dorset
4.91 /5
46 reviews
93%
would recommend
Back to basics camping set in very picturesque countryside beside Shaftesbury. Campfires and pets welcome.
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.
Punckowle, Dorset
4.72 /5
20 reviews
95%
would recommend
Eco-friendly, off-grid camping and glamping on a farm close to the Jurassic Coast. Meet the alpacas and goats!
Dorchester, Dorset
4.84 /5
10 reviews
100%
would recommend
Small and peaceful rural campsite in the Dorset AONB, ten minutes from Dorchester. Dog friendly.
Bridport, Dorset
4.92 /5
13 reviews
100%
would recommend
Family nature orientated camping with private bathrooms, plus quirky glamping land pods and Lotus Belle tents.
Dorchester, Dorset
4.91 /5
38 reviews
100%
would recommend
A tranquil site with farmland views and clear night skies for star gazing, close to the Jurassic coastline.
Lytchet Matravers, Poole, Dorset
4.38 /5
35 reviews
80%
would recommend
Adult-only (16+), dog-friendly touring and camping park for a peaceful getaway in the Dorset countryside.
Broadmayne, Dorchester, Dorset
4.61 /5
17 reviews
94%
would recommend
Spacious and peaceful pop-up site with campfires allowed, ten minutes from Weymouth. Dog friendly.
Bridport, Dorset
4.4 /5
4 reviews
100%
would recommend
Small, year round adult only touring site with a shop. Ten minute walk to a pub and ten minute drive to the beach!
Hurn, Christchurch, Dorset
4.3 /5
32 reviews
81%
would recommend
A family-run riverside campsite in Christchurch with excellent onsite facilities such as golf, café and a bar.
Wootton Fitzpaine, Bridport, Dorset
4.95 /5
11 reviews
100%
would recommend
Private and luxurious shepherd's hut in 30 acres of stunning woodland. Ten minutes from Lyme Regis and Bridport.
Holt, Dorset
4.76 /5
28 reviews
100%
would recommend
An adult only touring base by the New Forest and Poole's sandy beaches, the perfect dog friendly base.
Trent, Sherborne, Dorset
4.68 /5
5 reviews
100%
would recommend
Almost wild camping in a small orchard on the Monarch's Way. Set in a scenic village, ten minutes from Sherborne.
Portesham, Weymouth, Dorset
Highly ratedDog friendly stays for families in luxury canvas lodges with onsite alpacas, just 15 minutes to Chesil Beach!
Dorchester, Dorset
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.
Beaminster, Dorset
4.78 /5
22 reviews
95%
would recommend
A small touring site nestled in the Dorset Area of Natural Beauty, 20 minutes from the Jurassic Coast.
Hooke, Dorset
4.58 /5
12 reviews
83%
would recommend
Two glamping bell tents, as well as a unique Iron Age round house and Saxon long house. All fully furnished.
Melbury Abbas, Shaftesbury, Dorset
5 /5
12 reviews
100%
would recommend
Eco farm site with wild-style pitches and a charming shepherd's hut. Set by a lake and stream, great for wildlife!
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Portland, Dorset
Family run, almost wild camping on the Isle of Portland. Farm animals on site, beaches nearby and more.
Portland, Dorset
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!
Bournemouth, Dorset
4.56 /5
5 reviews
100%
would recommend
Bell tent glamping, set on the beautiful Parley Estate. Just 15 minutes from Bournemouth beach.
Swanage, Dorset
A peaceful site with picturesque views of Corfe Castle, ten minutes from Swanage Beach. Dog friendly.
Lytchett Minster, Poole, Dorset
An award-winning 5-star campsite, located in stunning parkland just 3 miles from Poole and the Jurassic coast.
Sturminster Newton, Dorset
Adult only and dog friendly camping, touring and glamping, set on a peaceful private nature reserve with a lake.
Swanage, Dorset
Family and pet friendly tent and touring holiday park nestled under the Purbeck Hills with indoor pool, restaurant.
Whitchurch Canonicorum, Bridport, Dorset
Small, rural and luxurious camping, touring and glamping site - with on site spa, fishing and art classes.
Three Legged Cross, Wimborne, Dorset
A spacious, dog friendly family park, near Moors Valley Country Park, the New Forest, a pub and several beaches.
Fifehead Neville, Sturminster Newton, Dorset
Back to basics camping with campfires, a glamping hut and bell tents, just ten minutes from the Dorset AONB.
Wareham, Dorset
Fully furnished bell tents for families and couples on an equestrian farm. 15 minutes to the Jurassic Coast.
Charmouth, Dorset
Dog friendly holiday park nestled beside the World Heritage village of Charmouth, and perfect for family holidays.
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Things to do when camping in Dorset
The captivating county of Dorset on the south west coast of England brings to mind blue seas, green rolling hills and sparkling white cliffs. The largely rural county (with no motorways to be found) has some excellent seaside holiday resorts, as well as delightful market towns.
With this level of outstanding natural beauty, you can't go far wrong when camping in Dorset!
With a World Heritage coastline and countless attractions to suit every taste, Dorset is a world class destination that will keep you coming back year after year.
Our favourite things to do in Dorset
If you're planning to book a Dorset holiday, these are some of the highlights:
- Durdle Door and Lulworth Cove
- Brownsea Island
- Weymouth Beach
- Corfe Castle
The Jurassic Coast (and more than a few fantastic beaches!)
One of the wonders of the natural world and a World Heritage Site, the Jurassic Coast is a genuine must-see. You can't fail to enjoy the fantastic coastal views and amazing geology which dates back over 180 million years.
A guided fossil hunting walk is to be recommended, as is Charmouth Heritage Coast centre. And don't miss the impressive Durdle door limestone arch formation, Old Harry Rocks near Swanage, and idyllic Lulworth Cove - all on the South West Coast Path.
The Dinosaur museum in Dorchester is the only one in the UK solely dedicated to Dinosaurs and the environment they lived in.
Despite being a largely rural county, Dorset has many lovely towns and villages to explore. Bournemouth and Weymouth are two of the more popular coastal resort towns and both offer all of the typical British seaside attractions you'd expect. Also worth a visit are the picturesque streets of Lyme Regis, Wimborne Minster and Shaftesbury.
The entire family will enjoy a trip to one of Dorset's fantastic beaches. Weymouth Beach, Swanage, Highcliffe Beach, Chesil Beach and Ringstead Bay are all highly recommended. Make sure to stop by Sandworld in Weymouth, a seasonal sand sculpture exhibit featuring the best sand artists from around the world as well as a chance for kids to make their own sand art.
It's proper beach holiday territory, even if some of the beaches are pebbled rather than sandy.
A rich history
Dorset is home to a number of excellent landmarks and heritage sites. Visit the Roman Town House in Dorchester or the mysterious Cerne Abbas giant chalk figure.
Corfe Castle is also steeped in history and well worth a visit while enjoying the spectacular views of the coastline beyond. Historic buildings are plentiful in this part of the country and you may also wish to visit Christchurch Priory, Lulworth Castle, Kingston Lacy Country House, Highcliffe Castle and the imposing Sherbourne Abbey.
The Tank Museum near Wool is fascinating, home to a large collection of tanks and live-action displays.
Exploring
Explore the region's scenic coastline via walking, hiking and cycling trails. Moors Valley Country Park and Forest has a variety of tree-top walkways, trails, and adventure courses across 1,000 acres of parkland. There are also many opportunities for outdoor activities and water sports such as kitesurfing, sailing and diving.
Take a trip to Brownsea Island near Poole which is a lovely day trip out - and home to some of our beloved red squirrels. Studland Beach and Nature Reserve also offers fantastic views and safe swimming.
Foodies will enjoy the Dorset Seafood Festival, or for something a little more bizarre, perhaps the Stinging Nettle Eating Championship!
Fans of Broadchurch will recognise West Bay!
Other family fun
Animal lovers will enjoy a trip to Monkey World, an ape rescue and rehabilitation centre in Wareham, or Abbotsbury Swannery and Children's Farm where you can experience wildlife close up. The Weymouth Sea Life Adventure Park is another hit for those with children, as is Adventure Wonderland, an ‘Alice in Wonderland' themed attraction near Bournemouth.