20 small campsites near the beach in Dorset
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
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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!
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.
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Swanage, Dorset
Small, friendly and family run farm camping site situated in Purbeck with grass pitches close to Swanage beach.
Osmington, Weymouth, Dorset
Small, adult only farm site with panoramic views, just 15 minutes from Durdle Door. Open year round.
Bridport, Dorset
A small and peaceful site within the Marshwood Vale. Large grass pitches each with a rocket stove and picnic bench!
Bockhampton, Christchurch, Dorset
Family friendly bell tents in rural Dorset. Just five minutes from the New Forest and 20 minutes to Bournemouth.
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.
Whitchurch Canonicorum, Bridport, Dorset
A secluded shepherd's hut in a paddock with alpacas, sheep and a pond. Private pool and sauna sessions included.
Uplyme, Lyme Regis, Dorset
A Hideaway Site offering amazing sea views and ideally placed for touring Devon, Dorset or historic Lyme Regis.
Bournemouth, Dorset
Bell tent glamping, set on the beautiful Parley Estate. Just 15 minutes from Bournemouth beach.
Charmouth, Bridport, Dorset
Family friendly camping on the grounds of a large country house, with spacious grass pitches for tents.
Winfrith Newburgh, Dorchester, Dorset
Small, peaceful, family run CL site in Winfrith Newburgh, close to the beaches. Open year round.
Swanage, Dorset
Small touring site in Dorset AONB, just ten minutes from Swanage Bay. Dog friendly.
Beaminster, Dorset
Vintage style shepherd's huts and a yurt with stunning views, hot tubs, ensuites and fire pits!
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