20 small campsites near the beach in Dorset

Hincknowle Cider Apple Farm Camping, Melplash, Bridport, DorsetPlaceholder image
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Melplash, Bridport, Dorset

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.

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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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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.

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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!

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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.

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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!

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Wootton Fitzpaine, Bridport, Dorset

4.95 /5

11 reviews

100%

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Private and luxurious shepherd's hut in 30 acres of stunning woodland. Ten minutes from Lyme Regis and Bridport.

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Quarr Camping, Swanage, DorsetPlaceholder image

Swanage, Dorset

Small, friendly and family run farm camping site situated in Purbeck with grass pitches close to Swanage beach.

Zambuka Campsite, Osmington, Weymouth, DorsetPlaceholder image

Osmington, Weymouth, Dorset

Small, adult only farm site with panoramic views, just 15 minutes from Durdle Door. Open year round.

Old Bidlake Farm, Bridport, DorsetPlaceholder image

Bridport, Dorset

A small and peaceful site within the Marshwood Vale. Large grass pitches each with a rocket stove and picnic bench!

Shoreline Escapes, Bockhampton, Christchurch, DorsetPlaceholder image

Bockhampton, Christchurch, Dorset

Family friendly bell tents in rural Dorset. Just five minutes from the New Forest and 20 minutes to Bournemouth.

Washingpool Farm Caravan Site, North Allington, Bridport, DorsetPlaceholder image

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.

Berehayes Holiday Cottages, Whitchurch Canonicorum, Bridport, DorsetPlaceholder image

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, DorsetPlaceholder image

Uplyme, Lyme Regis, Dorset

A Hideaway Site offering amazing sea views and ideally placed for touring Devon, Dorset or historic Lyme Regis.

Glamping at Parley by PitchingIt, Bournemouth, DorsetPlaceholder image

Bournemouth, Dorset

Bell tent glamping, set on the beautiful Parley Estate. Just 15 minutes from Bournemouth beach.

Monkton Wyld Court, Charmouth, Bridport, DorsetPlaceholder image

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, DorsetPlaceholder image

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, DorsetPlaceholder image

Swanage, Dorset

Small touring site in Dorset AONB, just ten minutes from Swanage Bay. Dog friendly.

Dorset Forest Garden, Beaminster, DorsetPlaceholder image

Beaminster, Dorset

Vintage style shepherd's huts and a yurt with stunning views, hot tubs, ensuites and fire pits!

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