Small campsites in Dorset
With fewer neighbours to interrupt your evenings back at camp and a more personal feel on a smaller site, escape to the countryside in one of these small campsites in Dorset. Watch the sunset over the Jurassic Coast before heading back to your more private campsite, free from the crowds.
50 small campsites in Dorset
Dapplewood
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.
Hincknowle Cider Apple Farm Camping
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.
Brewery Farm Campsite
Ansty, Dorset
4.73 /5
20 reviews
100%
would recommend
A quiet and peaceful rural site with countryside views and an onsite farm shop. Next door to a charming pub.
Thorncombe Farm
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.
Hobby Farm
Whitchurch Canonicorum, Bridport, Dorset
4.75 /5
37 reviews
89%
would recommend
Adult-only camping and charming shepherd's huts in the Dorset AONB, within 15 minutes of Lyme Regis and Charmouth.
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Flowerdew Farm
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!
Dorset Nectar Cider Farm Orchard Campsite
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!
Zambuka Campsite
Osmington, Weymouth, Dorset
4.55 /5
26 reviews
92%
would recommend
Small, adult only farm site with panoramic views, just 15 minutes from Durdle Door. Open year round.
Woodfrys Farm
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!
Ernie's Plot
Bridport, Dorset
Small, year round adult only touring site with a shop. Ten minute walk to a pub and ten minute drive to the beach!
Coppet Hill
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.
Old Bidlake Farm
Bridport, Dorset
4.77 /5
6 reviews
100%
would recommend
A small and peaceful site within the Marshwood Vale. Large grass pitches each with a rocket stove and picnic bench!
West Holme Glamping
Wareham, Dorset
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.
Chalk Meadow
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.
Benville Manor Camping
Corscombe, Dorchester, Dorset
4.8 /5
14 reviews
100%
would recommend
Peaceful camping and glamping in the grounds of a 16th century Tudor manor, for lovers of nature and tranquillity.
Stubbs Bridge Woodland
Wootton Fitzpaine, Bridport, Dorset
4.94 /5
10 reviews
100%
would recommend
Private and luxurious shepherd's hut in 30 acres of stunning woodland. Ten minutes from Lyme Regis and Bridport.
Pear Tree Farm
Beaminster, Dorset
4.77 /5
21 reviews
95%
would recommend
A small touring site nestled in the Dorset Area of Natural Beauty, 20 minutes from the Jurassic Coast.
Shoreline Escapes
Bockhampton, Christchurch, Dorset
4.9 /5
4 reviews
100%
would recommend
Family friendly bell tents in rural Dorset. Just five minutes from the New Forest and 20 minutes to Bournemouth.
The Tunnel Pods
Charmouth, Dorset
4.48 /5
12 reviews
92%
would recommend
Cosy pods with a communal BBQ and fire pit, five minutes from Charmouth Beach. Ten minutes from Lyme Regis.
Hooke Court
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.
Glamping at Parley by PitchingIt
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.
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Blue Pool Camping
Wareham, Dorset
From treehouses to wild camping - Blue Pool camping has something for everyone. Peaceful tranquillity at it's best.
Southover Woods
Dorchester, Dorset
Woodland site with private fire pits and group pitches, 20 minutes to Dorchester and 30 minutes to Durdle Door
Home Farm Camping
Blandford, Dorset
Glamping and camping with an onsite farm shop and tearooms. Ideal for hen weekends, couples and families.
New Court Farm Camping
Batcombe, Dorchester, Dorset
Off-grid camping offering grass pitches with wonderful views. Easy access to walking routes, Dorchester and more.
Redlands Coppice
Dorchester, Dorset
Idyllic staycations in Dorset countryside with camping pitches for exclusive use and stylish bell tent glamping.
California Meadows
Swanage, Dorset
Small, family friendly tent and campervan site with shepherd's hut. Located minutes from South West Coast Path.
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.
Harrow Wood Farm Caravan Park
Bransgore, Christchurch, Dorset
This small family park offers a base from which you can explore the unspoilt New Forest and surrounding areas.
Two Counties Farm
Mere, Dorset
Family-friendly site on the Wiltshire/Dorset border, onsite fishing lakes and golfing.
Quarr Camping
Swanage, Dorset
Small, friendly and family run farm camping site situated in Purbeck with grass pitches close to Swanage beach.
Shaftesbury Country Touring Park
Shaftesbury, Dorset
Secluded and friendly caravan camping park set in the heart of Thomas Hardy country. Open all year.
True Lovers Knot
Blandford Forum, Dorset
Pub campsite with camping and touring pitches. Surrounded by stunning countryside in the beautiful Tarrant Valley.
The Island at Durweston Mill
Blandford, Dorset
Stylish bell tent glamping on a 400m2 pitch with space for additional tent camping, surrounded by the River Stour.
Little Rodmore Camping
Kings Stag, Sturminster Newton, Dorset
An almost wild campsite for tents in the heart of The Blackmore Vale set on a working family farm. Dog friendly.
Washingpool Farm Caravan Site
North Allington, Bridport, Dorset
A small, family-run 10 pitch site for adults only with South Coast views and a cafe and farm shop on site.
Rivendell Park
Horton Heath, Wimborne, Dorset
A luxurious, family friendly resort just 15 mins from the New Forest with a swimming pool, hot tub and outdoor bar!
Cherry Cottage Certificated Location
Middlemarsh, Sherborne, Dorset
A small rural site perfect for tourers looking for some peace and quiet, with beautiful countryside walks and views
Palemead House
Shaftesbury, Dorset
A small, basic campsite nestled in the peaceful countryside, a ten minutes from the market town of Shaftesbury
Berehayes Holiday Cottages
Whitchurch Canonicorum, Bridport, Dorset
A secluded shepherd's hut in a paddock with alpacas, sheep and a pond. Private pool and sauna sessions included.
Winters Farm Certificated Site
Uplyme, Lyme Regis, Dorset
A Hideaway Site offering amazing sea views and ideally placed for touring Devon, Dorset or historic Lyme Regis.
The Daggles
Leigh, Sherborne, Dorset
Simple, off-grid family camping with flushing loos and hot showers. Situated on a dairy farm in Dorset.
Monkton Wyld Court
Charmouth, Bridport, Dorset
Family friendly camping on the grounds of a large country house, with spacious grass pitches for tents.
Little Birch Caravan Site Certificated Location
Winfrith Newburgh, Dorchester, Dorset
Small, peaceful, family run CL site in Winfrith Newburgh, close to the beaches. Open year round.
North View Certificated Location
Swanage, Dorset
Small touring site in Dorset AONB, just ten minutes from Swanage Bay. Dog friendly.
Caalm Camp
Shaftesbury, Dorset
Truly luxurious glamping in six cosy Mongolian yurts on this boutique site in the beautiful Dorset countryside.
Dorset Forest Garden
Beaminster, Dorset
Vintage style shepherd's huts and a yurt with stunning views, hot tubs, ensuites and fire pits!
Barkhill Shepherd's Huts
Blandford Forum, Dorset
An adult-only shepherd's hut with views over Hambledon Hill. Walking distance of The Royal Oak pub.
Far from the Madding Crowd
Fairmile, Blandford Forum, Dorset
Traditional built shepherd's hut in the heart of Dorset in a designated AONB. Ideal for couples.
The Old Forge
Shaftesbury, Dorset
A gorgeous retreat in the Cranborne Chase AONB, with romantic shepherd's huts and campfires. Dog friendly.
