Dorchester campsites
Dorchester is a beautiful Dorset town, filled with ancient history, eclectic buildings and interesting museums for everyone to enjoy. There's a good range of Dorchester campsites to choose from too, so why not bring the whole family and enjoy the scenic countryside, Jurassic Coast, shops, gardens, walks and much more!
63 Dorchester campsites
Higher Bockhampton, Dorchester, Dorset (2.4 miles)
4.75 /5
26 reviews
96%
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Quiet camping, touring and glamping bell tent site with campfires and dogs welcome. Set in idyllic Hardy Country.
Dorchester, Dorset (3.2 miles)
4.84 /5
10 reviews
100%
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Small and peaceful rural campsite in the Dorset AONB, ten minutes from Dorchester. Dog friendly.
Nottington, Weymouth, Dorset (4.9 miles)
4.93 /5
9 reviews
100%
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Camping and boutique glamping on the Jurassic Coast. 15 minutes from Weymouth with its sandy beach and harbour.
Dorchester, Dorset (5 miles)
4.91 /5
38 reviews
100%
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A tranquil site with farmland views and clear night skies for star gazing, close to the Jurassic coastline.
Owermoigne, Dorchester, Dorset (5.2 miles)
4.68 /5
44 reviews
91%
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Family and dog friendly park with a shop, play park and more. 15 minutes to Durdle Door and the Jurassic Coast!
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Buckland Ripers, Weymouth, Dorset (5.2 miles)
4.86 /5
43 reviews
95%
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Peaceful family-run site, with views over the rolling Dorset countryside, 15 minutes from Weymouth.
Portesham, Weymouth, Dorset (5.3 miles)
Highly ratedDog friendly stays for families in luxury canvas lodges with onsite alpacas, just 15 minutes to Chesil Beach!
Osmington Mills, Weymouth, Dorset (5.5 miles)
4.82 /5
160 reviews
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Family site with fishing and horse riding nearby and views of Weymouth Bay. A 15 minute walk to a rocky beach.
Portesham, Weymouth, Dorset (6 miles)
4.81 /5
101 reviews
95%
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Nestled in patchwork countryside, a family run Jurassic Coast site near Weymouth, with dog grooming on site.
Dorchester, Dorset (6.1 miles)
4.64 /5
11 reviews
100%
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Family run site set in a 20 acre field on an organic farm within easy reach to the Purbeck Heritage coast.
Ansty, Dorset (9.3 miles)
4.75 /5
22 reviews
100%
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A quiet and peaceful rural site with countryside views and an onsite farm shop. Next door to a charming pub.
Punckowle, Dorset (9.4 miles)
4.72 /5
20 reviews
95%
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Eco-friendly, off-grid camping and glamping on a farm close to the Jurassic Coast. Meet the alpacas and goats!
Wool, Dorset (9.5 miles)
4.8 /5
42 reviews
92%
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Award-winning friendly family run park set in five and a half acres of Dorset countryside.
Wareham, Dorset (9.7 miles)
4.79 /5
83 reviews
89%
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Family friendly camping, touring and glamping next door to Monkey World. Onsite alpacas you can walk and meet!
East Stoke, Wareham, Dorset (10.9 miles)
4.8 /5
91 reviews
93%
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Family camping with campfires on a wildflower meadow, near Bovington Tank Museum, Monkey World and Lulworth.
Burton Bradstock, Bridport, Dorset (11.7 miles)
4.76 /5
87 reviews
95%
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A quiet retreat deep in the West Dorset countryside next to the River Bride and just a mile from the coast.
Portland, Dorset (12.7 miles)
4.67 /5
67 reviews
94%
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Almost wild camping on the beautiful Isle of Portland in Dorset with coastal views and horse riding! Dog friendly.
Burton Bradstock, Bridport, Dorset (12.8 miles)
4.71 /5
56 reviews
96%
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Family holiday park with a private beach! Onsite swimming pools, bowling, entertainment, restaurant and sports bar.
Melplash, Bridport, Dorset (13 miles)
4.92 /5
33 reviews
97%
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Traditional dog camping on a cider farm with panoramic countryside views. Just 15 minutes from West Bay beach.
Beaminster, Dorset (14 miles)
4.77 /5
21 reviews
95%
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A small touring site nestled in the Dorset Area of Natural Beauty, 20 minutes from the Jurassic Coast.
Waytown, Bridport, Dorset (14.2 miles)
4.73 /5
64 reviews
92%
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Small family run site on an apple farm orchard, with a tap room serving fresh cider. Adult only!
Salway Ash, Bridport, Dorset (14.5 miles)
4.81 /5
56 reviews
95%
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Adult-only, dog friendly site with complimentary fire pits in the Dorset AONB, 15 minutes from Bridport and beach.
Bridport, Dorset (14.5 miles)
4.84 /5
148 reviews
97%
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5 star park on the Jurassic Coast with sea views. Indoor swimming pool, sauna, kids play area and bar/restaurant!
Bridport, Dorset (14.9 miles)
Small, year round adult only touring site with a shop. Ten minute walk to a pub and ten minute drive to the beach!
Dorchester, Dorset (1.5 miles)
4.95 /5
8 reviews
100%
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Family friendly camping and bells tents on a working livestock farm. Ten minutes from Weymouth and the coast!
Weymouth, Dorset (3.3 miles)
4.83 /5
7 reviews
100%
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A relaxed campsite for tents and campervans overlooking the Jurassic Coast and Portland Harbour.
Sutton Poyntz, Weymouth, Dorset (3.7 miles)
4.61 /5
22 reviews
82%
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Peaceful family-friendly site with views over Weymouth Bay and the Dorset Coast. Campfires and dogs welcome.
Rodden, Weymouth, Dorset (6.2 miles)
4.32 /5
20 reviews
85%
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Small farm camping site set on the Jurassic Coast within the Dorset AONB. Family and dog friendly.
Fleet, Weymouth, Dorset (7 miles)
4.46 /5
32 reviews
81%
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Family friendly camping park, complete with an outdoor swimming pool! Just 15 minutes from Weymouth's beach.
Weymouth, Dorset (7.1 miles)
4.49 /5
54 reviews
85%
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Farm campsite with tent and touring pitches set by the Dorset coast, with stunning views over Lyme Bay.
Hooke, Dorset (11.4 miles)
4.58 /5
12 reviews
83%
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Two glamping bell tents, as well as a unique Iron Age round house and Saxon long house. All fully furnished.
Corscombe, Dorchester, Dorset (12.5 miles)
4.8 /5
14 reviews
100%
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Peaceful camping and glamping in the grounds of a 16th century Tudor manor, for lovers of nature and tranquillity.
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Broadmayne, Dorchester, Dorset (3.1 miles)
Spacious and peaceful pop-up site with campfires allowed, ten minutes from Weymouth. Dog friendly.
Osmington, Weymouth, Dorset (4.2 miles)
A family run summertime campsite that offers plenty of space and facilities right under the Osmington White Horse.
Osmington, Weymouth, Dorset (5.1 miles)
Small, adult only farm site with panoramic views, just 15 minutes from Durdle Door. Open year round.
Dorchester, Dorset (6.3 miles)
Woodland site with private fire pits and group pitches, 20 minutes to Dorchester and 30 minutes to Durdle Door
Dorchester, Dorset (6.5 miles)
Idyllic staycations in Dorset countryside with camping pitches for exclusive use and stylish bell tent glamping.
Chickerell, Weymouth, Dorset (6.6 miles)
The perfect base for exploring Dorset's Jurassic coastline - dog friendly and just 5 miles from Weymouth Beach.
Piddletrenthide, Dorchester, Dorset (6.6 miles)
Luxury ensuite adult-only shepherd's huts with outdoor bathtubs, situated 15 minutes from Dorchester.
Winfrith Newburgh, Dorchester, Dorset (7.7 miles)
Small, peaceful, family run CL site in Winfrith Newburgh, close to the beaches. Open year round.
Wyke Regis, Weymouth, Dorset (8.1 miles)
A family friendly base just 2 miles from Weymouth and its beach, in the Dorset AONB and close to Chesil Beach.
Wyke Regis, Weymouth, Dorset (8.4 miles)
Adult only, dog friendly camping by Weymouth, Chesil Beach and the Jurassic Coast. Open year round.
Evershot, Dorchester, Dorset (9.1 miles)
Touring and camping at a park in the heart of the countryside, home of a go-karting circuit, near Dorchester.
Wareham, Dorset (9.4 miles)
A family-owned park with unrivalled access to the famous limestone arch at Durdle Door.
Bridport, Dorset (9.8 miles)
Glamping in rustic shepherd's huts on a working farm, 15 minutes from the Jurassic coast and Bridport.
Batcombe, Dorchester, Dorset (9.9 miles)
Off-grid camping offering grass pitches with wonderful views. Easy access to walking routes, Dorchester and more.
Middlemarsh, Sherborne, Dorset (10.7 miles)
A small rural site perfect for tourers looking for some peace and quiet, with beautiful countryside walks and views
Burton Bradstock, Bridport, Dorset (11.2 miles)
Adult only orchard camping in the Bride Valley and Dorset AONB, with annual cider and music festivals on site.
Leigh, Sherborne, Dorset (11.4 miles)
Simple, off-grid family camping with flushing loos and hot showers. Situated on a dairy farm in Dorset.
East Stoke, Wareham, Dorset (11.6 miles)
A quick drive from beaches, Durdle Door and Monkey World, this dog friendly site is your base in the Dorset AONB.
Portland, Dorset (11.9 miles)
Family run, almost wild camping on the Isle of Portland. Farm animals on site, beaches nearby and more.
Wareham, Dorset (12 miles)
Fully furnished bell tents for families and couples on an equestrian farm. 15 minutes to the Jurassic Coast.
Wareham, Dorset (12.3 miles)
A 5-star park in Wareham Forest with a swimming pool. Bring the family and the dog - all welcome. Open all year.
Coldharbour, Wareham, Dorset (12.7 miles)
An open, rural, family-run caravan and campsite, surrounded by Wareham Forest, centrally located in Purbeck.
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.
Portland, Dorset (13.2 miles)
Dog-friendly and family-run almost-wild camping site on Portland Peninsula. A true back to basics adventure!
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.
Westbay, Bridport, Dorset (13.7 miles)
Traditional, spacious campground in the heart of West Bay, a five minute walk to the beach. Dog friendly.
Beaminster, Dorset (14 miles)
Vintage style shepherd's huts and a yurt with stunning views, hot tubs, ensuites and fire pits!
North Allington, Bridport, Dorset (14.2 miles)
A small, family-run 10 pitch site for adults only with South Coast views and a cafe and farm shop on site.
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Things to do in Dorchester
Whilst in the town make sure to visit the Dinosaur Museum and see the mighty T-rex. It's the UK's only museum that is dedicated solely to dinosaurs and the kids will love it as much as adults. The Tutankhamun Exhibitions is also a spectacular recreation of Egyptian history, and not to be missed.
The Dorset Country Museum is also a must-do when in Dorchester. It shows a fascinating history and large collection of fossils taken from the nearby Jurassic Coast, which stretches for an impressive 96 miles across the coast of Southern England.
Visitors with an interest in military history are sure to enjoy exploring the Keep Military Museum which covers over 300 years of local history, or perhaps Maiden Castle, where you can take a family-friendly walk up to the ancient ruins for brilliant family photos.
For something different, relive your childhood at the Dorset Teddy Bear Museum. You may even meet Edwards the bear and his life-sized family! Alternatively, skaters will enjoy Dorchester Skatepark’s permanent concrete ramps and jumps.
The area's natural beauty stands out too. Set in a beautiful grouping of natural lakes, Sculpture by the Lakes is a 26-acre park packed with inspiring sculptures, while the Borough Gardens in the heart of the town are also fantastic. The pretty gardens offer a deserved break from the busy town streets, allowing for a relaxing stroll in the sun.
The 700 year old Kingston Maurward National Trust Property is another highlight, with stunning gardens and farmyard animals.
Dorchester boasts several other landmarks, churches, castles and houses to explore too. Athelhampton House and Gardens were built in the 15th Century and are beautifully preserved and maintained. The Gardens are exceptionally peaceful and are a great place to read a good book.
For a walk into the history of Thomas Hardy's life visit Hardy's Cottage (his historic birthplace), Max Gate (his famous townhouse) or the 72-foot high Hardy Monument - an interesting stop-off on National Cycle Route 2.
An iconic British poet and novelist, Hardy is famous all around the world. There is a great woodland walk to get to Hardy’s Cottage that is suitable for small children.
Other intriguing places to explore nearby include the Cerne Abbas Giant, which is a giant hill figure cut into the stone (best viewed from the air if you can), Poundbury (an experimental new town built on principles advocated by the Prince of Wales), The Tank Museum at Bovington, or Weymouth with the Sea Life Adventure Park and Sandworld.