94% (2.2K) • 4,139 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds in Dorset AONB
Primrose Fields Campsite
1. Primrose Fields Campsite
97%
(214)
Wareham, England · 20 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Back-to-basics camping in a Dorset hay meadow
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Little Eden Riverside Campsite
2. Little Eden Riverside Campsite
99%
(69)
England · 27 units · Tents, Motorhomes
A very warm welcome to our guests at Little Eden, a restful and relaxing, riverside campsite for tents and campervans with grass pitches. We’re in a great spot if you love fishing, kayaking, gorge walking, cycling, seasides, fossil hunting, wild swimming, fell running, bird watching, archaeology or even Viking history!
We are 9 miles from the mystical Glastonbury Abbey and Tor and directly on a Sustrans 33 cycle path route. The River Brue runs alongside the campsite with damsel flies fluttering by and kingfishers darting back and forth. We are on the Somerset levels so the sunsets are amazing as well as night time stargazing. We have a private, wooden jetty where you can launch your own paddle board. It’s a perfect get away for campers and nature lovers. Bring your own raised BBQs and logs or buy firewood on site. A family run campsite around 30 miles south of Bristol on the banks of the River Brue, it has a relaxed vibe and we try to keep things simple and straight forward. It’s ideal for doing some day trips nearby, then lighting the BBQ and playing Frisbee (games box you are most welcome to use). Shower and toilet, drinking water, washing-up sink in garden kitchenette.
Our big sister site is just 4 miles away, and the café bar at 'Wall Eden Farm' serves fantastic coffee, cake, and family-made Somerset cider. If looking for classic countryside pub meal The Duck at Burtle and The Bird at Westhay are local favourites, be sure to book! Burnham on Sea close by has great fish and chips, a sandy beach, a pier and promenade if you like salty fingers and sandy toes.
*DIRECTIONS* Little Eden Adventures is on Goole Maps
Postcode takes you within 200 meters of campsite, look for white house with flagpole on stone bridge over river. What3words master.musical.titles.
Our grandmother and her 5 sisters grew up milking cattle on the land. It’s steeped in history and archaeology. Bring your fishing rod as there are bream and roach in the River Brue. The site is a dream for cyclists.
Electric vehicle charging at Wall Eden Farm with a Farmshop stocked with essential supplies, Moonshine and sweet treats. Sorry no pets as livestock in neighbouring fields.
Big Adventures and Little Moments
Warmest Wishes, Team Little Eden
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Goren Farm
3. Goren Farm
100%
(96)
Seaton, England · 7 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Nearly wild camping in Devonshire wildflower meadows
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In Nature Camping
4. In Nature Camping
Christchurch, England · 100 units
Dog-friendly pop-up site in a spacious ten-acre field
A 10-minute drive from beaches and 15 minutes from Milford on Sea
Whether you’re paddleboarding on local beaches, pursuing outdoor activities in the New Forest or mooching around the nearby towns, there’s a great balance between civilisation and peaceful countryside at In Nature Camping, part of Coast & Country Camping Club in Hampshire
Under a mile from the edge of the New Forest National Park and 10 minutes’ drive away from beaches, there’s lots on the agenda here: days at the beach, visits to nearby historic towns and properties as well as shopping in local villiages.
There’s a microbrewery 10 minutes' walk away, which serves drinks like small-cask beer, handcrafted ales and ‘unfined’ beer. A five-minute drive away, there’s another café with pick-your-own farm produce activities.
The closest beaches for strolls, snoozes, swimming and the likes are Avon beach (10 minutes), Highcliffe beach (10 minutes) Barton-on-sea beach (10 minutes). As for interesting local towns with shops and cafés, make your way to Highcliffe (five minutes), Christchurch (10 minutes), New Milton (five minutes) and Milford on Sea (15 minutes). The main road from Lyndhurst to the coast runs just a short distance from the field, making it nice and easy to access local attractions.
What about the place you’ll be calling home for your Hampshire holiday? Off-grid, it’s very much a wildlife haven. Try your hand at self-sufficiency (barbecues and firepits are allowed, weather conditions permitting) or grab your meals locally.
There are four hot showers, six toilets and two washing-up sinks for those of you who decide to dust off the old camp stove and try cooking under the stars.
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Sweet Hill Farm
5. Sweet Hill Farm
94%
(310)
Isle Of Portland, England · 10 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Simple, almost-wild, seaside camping on the Isle of Portland
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Holyrood Farm Campsite
6. Holyrood Farm Campsite
97%
(35)
Shaftesbury, England · 50 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Wild camping half a mile from Shaftesbury
Spectacular views over the Blackmore Vale
Campfires allowed
As is the setting: small and secluded Holyrood Farm Campsite is in Dorset countryside overlooking the Blackmore Vale, within easy walking distance of the pubs and shops of Shaftesbury. It's close to several good footpaths for walking too. 10 minute walk to the famous Gold Hill.
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Bredy Farm
7. Bredy Farm
88%
(69)
Bridport, England · 31 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Back-to-basics camping on a Dorset farm with a party vibe at weekends
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Stockbridge View Campsite
8. Stockbridge View Campsite
94%
(102)
Stockbridge, England · 62 units · Tents, Motorhomes
A simple campsite in the Test Valley, just a 15-minute walk from Stockbridge
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Hardyes Countryside Camping
9. Hardyes Countryside Camping
98%
(45)
Weymouth, England · 35 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Camping in a Dorset field between Dorchester and the Jurassic coast.
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Forest Edge Camping & Glamping
10. Forest Edge Camping & Glamping
100%
(29)
Sidbury, England · 18 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
A welcoming and wild-ish camping and glamping site on the edge of a forest in East Devon
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Brig's Farm
11. Brig's Farm
97%
(158)
Bridport, England · 21 units · Tents, Glamping
Family camping with campfires near Charmouth, with sea views and a couple of quirky glamping lorries
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Bridgewood Camping - Woodland camps
12. Bridgewood Camping - Woodland camps
97%
(37)
Sherborne, England · 4 units · Tents, Glamping
Nearly wild woodland camping in Dorset
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Charisworth Farm
13. Charisworth Farm
98%
(107)
Blandford, England · 12 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
A spacious campsite in a traditional parkland setting, with campfires allowed and farm animals to meet
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Crooked Willows Farm
14. Crooked Willows Farm
89%
(32)
Wimborne. Dorset, England · 10 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Adults-only, back-to-basics camping on a Dorset farm
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Cider Farm Orchard Campsite
15. Cider Farm Orchard Campsite
98%
(123)
Waytown, England · 14 units
Adult-only camping amid the apple blossom of an award-winning cider orchard
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Stowford Manor Farm Campsite
16. Stowford Manor Farm Campsite
88%
(45)
Trowbridge, England · 51 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
We are a family run farm situated in the beautiful Frome valley. The farm has a range of interests from the traditional Jersey milking cows to a community of workshops used by local craftsmen. The cafe serves cream teas from Easter to the end of September and pizzas are sold in evenings during the summer months.
Ours is a small family run camp site with the River Frome on one side, next to the medieval buildings of Stowford Farm. The river is suitable for fishing, boating, swimming and paddling. Historic Bradford-on-Avon is only a 5 minute drive and the City of Bath 15 minutes. For those who enjoy more rural pleasures, 200 metres from the campsite Farleigh Hungerford boasts the only river swimming club in the country, and you can become an instant member for a very small fee.
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The Dorset Hideaway
17. The Dorset Hideaway
83%
(3)
Bridport, England · 7 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Rural family run site in the heart of the Dorset country side just a couple miles from the Jurassic coast.
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Lepe Beach Campsite
18. Lepe Beach Campsite
89%
(149)
New Forest, England · 20 units
Traditional tent camping with views of the Solent and Isle of Wight. Oh and did we mention it's only 150 yards from the beach!?
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Snelling Farm Campsite
19. Snelling Farm Campsite
99%
(147)
Wareham, England · 70 units · Tents, Motorhomes
An amazingly green, natural feel and care-free atmosphere near the Dorset coast
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Berries Farm Camping
20. Berries Farm Camping
100%
(37)
England · 30 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Berries Farm Camping is a small eco-friendly family-run campsite, located in the heart of West Dorset Countryside. We are situated at the top of Lyme Regis, on the A3052.
Set amongst 5 acres of picturesque farmland, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and within walking distance to Charmouth, which is part of the World Heritage Coast.
With your own spacious camping spot, enjoy the panoramic views of the rolling hills of Lyme Regis. We provide generous grass only pitches for tents and camper-vans. These are unpowered sites. Unfortunately we cannot accommodate for caravans.
Nearby attractions include the Jurrasic Coast, quaint market towns and local pubs serving farm fresh food and local seafood. Enjoy River Cottage HQ for a cookery course and get a taste of local cuisine. Also near by is Lyme Regis driving range, golf course and foot-golf.
If you fancy exploring Lyme Regis, take the park and ride which is within a short walking distance South of the farm. If walking is more your thing, there is an abundance of local footpaths including the south west coastal path, with Lyme Regis just 1 mile away.
Our amenities include flushing toilets and hot water shower blocks. A designated space is avaliable for washing dirty dishes. Be advised that only cold water is provided. BBQ's are permitted; however, they must raised off the ground to prevent damage to the grass. Bricks will be provided for this purpose. Please note that campfires are now allowed at this time. Please feel free to bring your pets, but bear in mind there will be sheep on the farm.
Our “what3words” for Berries farm is:
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Postcode: DT7 3UE (this will NOT take you directly to the farm, please follow the ''what3words'' above)
Latitude, Longitude: 50.740819, -2.936091
You’ll share 5 acres of land surrounded by a further 15 acres of beautiful hillside farmland for you to enjoy.
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Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
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Sophie
15 hours ago
Tent
A lovely campsite right on the river, we will definitely be back!
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Eleanor
1 day ago
6 m campervan
With kids
Lovely family friendly campsite with excellent facilities. Great toilets, showers and camp kitchen.
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Quy N.
1 day ago
Tent
Lovely site by River, showers and toilets are good too👍🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
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Theo
1 week ago
Tent
We had a great time staying at Bridgewood, Sarah and Paul are kind and accommodating hosts and the site is well cared for and organised. We had a spacious and secluded camping area, and the forest is very peaceful and serene, we want to come back!
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Pete
1 week ago
5 m campervan
With pets
Great camping spot with beautiful views. It is in a remote area, really peaceful and tranquil environment.
The facilities are pretty standard for camping, a bit unclean but functional. I imagine most people don’t intend on spending much time in the toilets though.
The site is relatively flat so great for sleeping. I would happily come back and enjoy this hidden gem again.
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Luke
1 week ago
Tent
We had a lovely two night stay, the host was very friendly and accommodating. The site is very spacious with great surroundings and views complete with farm animals and gorgeous local birds. The facilities are basic but functional which adds to the rustic charm of the site. Firewood was available as a great added bonus.
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Jules
1 week ago
6 m campervan
Lovely site. Booked the sauna and used the hot tub on the pitch. Friendly communication. Amazing showers. Well recommended!
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Holli
1 week ago
Tent
We had a great time camping at Goren Farm! The cream teas and cider were amazing. Julian was really friendly and helpful and the pitch was really beautiful and private.
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maria
2 weeks ago
Tent
With kids
Fantastic campsite - spacious pitches, lovely surroundings, wonderful customer care - Loren went above and beyond to make our stay fabulous. Kids loved it, are already asking to come back and stay longer.
Thank you, hope to come back soon!
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Bridget
2 weeks ago
Tent
With pets
Great camping, super place with good facilities.
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JAKE
2 weeks ago
Tent
Very calm and peaceful, Richard was sound as well, sorting out a fire pit and wood for us.
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stephen
2 weeks ago
6 m Class A
With pets
Just a great campsite, especially if you're into music and like to have free space to pitch. The Orchard is amazing but you do need to like life around you and I don't mean the wildlife type. Great for big groups. The Barn / club has amazing lighting (lasers) and sound system & a sand dance area + a heated swimming pool with fire pits. The restaurant does fantastic pizza / food with Tuscany vibe, lovely helpful staff and decent showers / toilets.
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Natalie
2 weeks ago
6 m campervan
Such a lovely site and loads of amenities. Would definitely come back!! Pool/hot tub was so cool and loved the bar.
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ClarryB
2 weeks ago
Tent
With kids
We loved Snelling Farm! Such a great space to camp on. There were quite a few others there but all spread out so never felt busy.
The kids played for hours on the tyre and rope swings and the hay bale play area provided hours of fun. A central point where parents could see the children and know they were safe!
So warmly welcomed by the team and the little shop on site open twice a day helped us with essentials like Purbeck ice cream as well as chipolatas and logs for the fire.
Great position for local attractions like the Tank museum and monkey world.
Really felt like we were miles from anywhere!
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Richard
2 weeks ago
4 m campervan
With kids
Clean facilities, safe, quiet and just what we wanted. Three lovely days in Dorset
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Ben
2 weeks ago
Tent
With pets
Lovely quiet site, good facilities and good location. kids loved the swings and play area
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Anna
2 weeks ago
Tent
With pets
Beautiful site with amazing views. Well maintained. Very close to the coast so perfect for fossil hunting expeditions.
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Izzy
2 weeks ago
Tent
Such a gorgeous camp site will definitely return! There were lots of tents and campers around the site but still felt very calm and peaceful and plenty of space to pop up my tent :) The cafe was an added bonus and the drinks were lovely. The views from the site were amazing, only had to walk 30 seconds to the edge of the cliff and you had the most amazing view. When I arrived the staff gave lots of recommendations and help with the area. I took a walk to the pulpit inn which is about 20 minutes away and had a lovely dinner. Again I had an amazing experience and will definitely be back :) thank you!!
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Alex
2 weeks ago
Tent
Really nice campsite with facilities and a nice shady setting for tents in the orchard. Good to see the historic farming equipment and birds in the tree were excitable! Just have to be careful of large tractors going up and down the lane.
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Claire
2 weeks ago
5 m campervan
Great stay and great value. A rural, pretty field with lots of space provided a perfect overnight stop in our off-grid camper van. Level areas can be found and shade thankfully (it was 30c!). Slept beautifully and woke to a pink sunrise and the sound of a distant peacock! Other campers were quiet. Zero litter. Clean compost loo did the trick. Richard’s directions were excellent and he met us swiftly on arrival. Perfect. We leave with only happy memories.
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Where to go
Jurassic Coast
From Lyme Regis near the Devon border, Dorset’s fantastical Jurassic Coast sweeps east along the 18-mile-long Chesil Beach, around the Isle of Portland, and on to Lulworth, Swanage, and Studland. Whether kayaking between bays, hiking along the jagged shoreline or hunting for hidden fossils, there are countless opportunities for outdoor fun, with campsites perched beside cliffs, tucked into peaceful valleys, and scattered around seaside towns.
West Dorset
Inland from the western half of Dorset’s Jurassic Coast, the Dorset AONB sprawls across miles of heathlands, bluebell-filled woodlands, and wide-open country views, especially around landmark Colmers Hill near Bridport. Go cycling, hiking, and horseback riding, then explore Thomas Hardy’s Dorchester before bedding down on a local farm campsite or in the comfort of a garden glamping pod.
Bournemouth, Poole, and East Dorset
Nowhere epitomises seaside-holiday Dorset quite like its southeast corner, where sunny Bournemouth has been drawing visitors to its sprawling sandy beach since Victorian times. Neighbouring Poole Harbour is a watersports hub, while the wild, trail-threaded New Forest National Park sits just over the border in Hampshire, and campsites and caravan spots dot the surrounding countryside.
North Dorset
Up on the border with Wiltshire and Somerset, blissfully rural and often-overlooked northern Dorset feels worlds away from the coastal buzz, opening up enormous potential for tranquil escapes under the stars, whether you’re camping on a family farm or kicking back in a hillside glamping hut. Green fields and hills give way to lavish country estates, prehistoric hill forts, and Sherborne town, known for its 8th-century abbey.
