Hallett at Portland Bill Campsite
4.47 /5
Please note that this is a pop-up campsite, open for a limited number of days each year.
Please note that this site doesn't provide showers and so guests must bring their own facilities if required.
If you're looking for an off-the-beaten-path getaway, look no further than Hallett's at Portland Bill. This family-run, wild site sits near the southern tip of Dorset's Portland Peninsula, less than a five-minute drive (or a 20-minute walk) from the Portland Bill promontory and its red-and-white striped lighthouse. With its remote coastal location, the grass pitches are perfect for campers and tourers to reconnect with nature.
Direct access to coastal path and a pub within walking distance
20-25 minute' drive to Weymouth and West Dorset Heritage Coast
Dog-friendly almost-wild camping with incredible sea views
About Hallett at Portland Bill Campsite
The site offers almost wild, back to basics camping and touring on the Portland Peninsula in Dorset. Ideal for tents and tourers of all sizes, drive up to your pitch on a green field with spectacular sea views, and prepare to embrace island life. Most things are within walking distance here. Take a 25 minute stroll along the clifftops of the South West Coast Path, and you'll reach the sheltered pebbly beach at Church Ope Cove. It's a perfect spot for paddleboarding and kayaking, so make sure to bring your gear! If you're carrying heavy equipment, no worries - it's just a quick five minute drive away. You can also head south/southwest past the lighthouse and discover Pulpit Rock, a man-made stack that looks like a book leaning against a lectern. Not only is it a breathtaking sight, but it's also an ideal spot to catch some truly incredible sunsets. On site, campers are welcome to bring their furry friends along as long as they are kept on leads. And what's a camping trip without a campfire or barbecue? Guests are welcome to start their own fires and cook up a storm on the grill.
Hallett at Portland Bill Campsite is open on the following dates for 2024: 12/07 to 13/07, 19/07 to 20/07, 26/07 to 02/08, 05/08 to 02/09, 13/09 to 14/09, 20/09 to 21/09 and 27/09 to 28/09.
There are 50 accommodation options on-site
Bookable pitches and accommodation options
50 x Non Electric Grass Pitches
Max 4 people
Spacious non electric grass pitches, most with sea views. Suitable for tents only measuring 3m x 3m.
Site tariff
Things to do on site and in the Portland area
Just a 20 minute drive away is the sandy beach at Weymouth, the perfect spot for some traditional seaside fun. Take a pedalo out on the water or play a round of miniature golf.
At the entrance to the harbour is Nothe Fort, a 19th-century defensive structure with underground corridors and a museum. You'll also get some stunning views of the Jurassic Coast while you're there.
If you're up for some adventure, head to the West Dorset Heritage Coast, which is just 25 minutes away.
Check out Chesil Beach, a 17 mile stretch of pebbles that protects the Fleet Lagoon. You might even spot some migrant birds while you're there! Don't miss the elegant winged residents of Abbotsbury Swannery, and make sure to visit the Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens, known for their colourful magnolia blossoms.
For a truly unique experience, head to Dorset Falconry Park, just 40 minutes away. Get up close and personal with gentle owls, fly a hawk to your glove, or just sit back and relax while you take in the bird of prey displays.
Other attractions nearby include:
- Portland Museum (5 minutes)
- Easton Gardens (5 minutes)
- Rufus Castle (5 minutes)
- Olympic Rings Stone Sculpture (10 minutes)
- Portland Alpacas (10 minutes)
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