95% (2.1K) • 4,037 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds in Dorset AONB
Stockbridge View Campsite
1. Stockbridge View Campsite
93%
(98)
Stockbridge, England · 62 units · Tents, Motorhomes
A simple campsite in the Test Valley, just a 15-minute walk from Stockbridge
Pets
Campfires
Showers
Sweet Hill Farm
2. Sweet Hill Farm
94%
(299)
Isle Of Portland, England · 10 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Simple, almost-wild, seaside camping on the Isle of Portland
Pets
Campfires
Showers
Bredy Farm
3. Bredy Farm
87%
(63)
Bridport, England · 31 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Back-to-basics camping on a Dorset farm with a party vibe at weekends
Pets
Campfires
Showers
The Edge - Luxury Yurts
4. The Edge - Luxury Yurts
England · 2 units
🦉 The Edge / Hedwig and Errol 🦉
🌿 An adults only Yurt Retreat near Wells, Glastonbury, Bath and Bristol. 🌿
Nestled in the heart of the Somerset countryside, yet just two miles to the bustling city of Wells, The Edge offers a boutique, adults-only glamping experience that combines the tranquillity of nature with the luxury of home comforts. Our beautiful, locally hand-crafted, yurts provide a calming escape, complete with cosy interiors and breathtaking views. Whether you're seeking a romantic getaway or a peaceful retreat The Edge promises an unforgettable stay.
🌿 Highlights 🌿
Adults-only site for complete peace and quiet
King-size bed
High quality bed linens and towels provided
Private, fully equipped outdoor kitchen with gas stove and electric coolbox/fridge
Private, luxurious bathroom with hot showers and"proper" flushing toilets!
Wood-burning stove
Outdoor dining and fire pit area (logs chargeable)
Showers
Campfires
Hot Tub
Crooked Willows Farm
5. Crooked Willows Farm
89%
(19)
Wimborne. Dorset, England · 10 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Adults-only, back-to-basics camping on a Dorset farm
Pets
Campfires
Potable water
Stowford Manor Farm Campsite
6. Stowford Manor Farm Campsite
87%
(41)
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.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
Wookey Farm
7. Wookey Farm
98%
(181)
Wookey, England · 44 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Eco-friendly, campfire-friendly, family-friendly camping on the farm – plus Somerset's famous Wookey Hole caves on the doorstep
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
Little Eden Riverside Campsite
8. Little Eden Riverside Campsite
98%
(63)
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
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
Primrose Fields Campsite
9. Primrose Fields Campsite
97%
(204)
Wareham, England · 15 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Back-to-basics camping in a Dorset hay meadow
Pets
Campfires
Showers
Forest Edge
10. Forest Edge
100%
(25)
Sidbury, England · 16 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
A welcoming and wild-ish camping and glamping site on the edge of a forest in East Devon
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
Bridgewood Camping - Woodland camps
11. Bridgewood Camping - Woodland camps
97%
(33)
Sherborne, England · 4 units · Tents, Glamping
Nearly wild woodland camping in Dorset
Pets
Campfires
Showers
Lepe Beach Campsite
12. 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!?
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
Hardyes Countryside Camping
13. Hardyes Countryside Camping
98%
(45)
Weymouth, England · 35 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Camping in a Dorset field between Dorchester and the Jurassic coast.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Showers
Snelling Farm Campsite
14. Snelling Farm Campsite
99%
(140)
Wareham, England · 70 units · Tents, Motorhomes
An amazingly green, natural feel and care-free atmosphere near the Dorset coast
Pets
Campfires
Showers
Gurt Yurts
15. Gurt Yurts
100%
(24)
Churchill, England · 9 units · Tents, Glamping
Off the beaten track on top of the Mendips in an area of outstanding natural beauty. A mixture of four acres of wild woodland, orchard and field set on a hillside.
Our Yurt is set up in the trees giving you peaceful seclusion and a clear view across the sea to Wales and the mountains of the Brecon Beacons. The Yurt is big and sleeps up to four very comfortably. It has its own stove and outside is a washroom just for you with hot shower , toilet and sinks. Your own meadow allows you to just relax and be.
Up on the campfield you can bring your own tent or hire a Belle tent from us with all the fittings to camp contentedly. Our new Wash House has hot showers, flushing toilets and basins. You can light a fire and cook up a BBQ or maybe just watch the world go by.
A huge range of activities are possible or you can lie in the hammock with a good book. We have very friendly dogs and rescue chickens who may come and visit. Wild deer wander past in the early morning mist and the odd buzzard picks an argument with a bunch of crows but nothing much else should disturb you.
We moved here after an 18 month search 11 years ago. It was close to everything we wanted and we've spent some time getting a bit closer.
Pets
Campfires
Showers
Brig's Farm
16. Brig's Farm
97%
(157)
Bridport, England · 21 units · Tents, Glamping
Family camping with campfires near Charmouth, with sea views and a couple of quirky glamping lorries
Pets
Campfires
Showers
Kingsmead Camping
17. Kingsmead Camping
99%
(97)
Cullompton, England · 6 units
A range of pitches, from grassy open spaces to off-grid woodland clearings, topped off by two well-stocked fishing lakes
Electrical hookup
Pets
Wytch Wood Camping
18. Wytch Wood Camping
99%
(86)
Crewkerne, England · 3 units · Tents, Motorhomes
A small, quiet, eco-friendly campsite on a working sheep farm
Pets
Campfires
Showers
Charisworth Farm
19. Charisworth Farm
98%
(100)
Blandford, England · 12 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
A spacious campsite in a traditional parkland setting, with campfires allowed and farm animals to meet
Pets
Campfires
Showers
Oakhill Camping and Caravanning
20. Oakhill Camping and Caravanning
100%
(3)
England · 3 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Based on the Beautiful Mendip Hills in Somerset we can offer spacious pitches, 2 self contained cabins (2 adults only without pets). The campsite is child and dog friendly, on bus route to Bath and Wells. We have a village shop and Village Cafe open 2 days a week. Adjoining the field we have a recreational field including park and the fabulous Oakhill Inn serves fantastic food including takeaway pizza and Burgers.
We accept tents, Motorhomes and campers and we have the option of grass or hardstanding pitches on or off of electric.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
95% (2.1K) • 4,037 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds in Dorset AONB
Stockbridge View Campsite
1. Stockbridge View Campsite
93%
(98)
Stockbridge, England · 62 units · Tents, Motorhomes
A simple campsite in the Test Valley, just a 15-minute walk from Stockbridge
Pets
Campfires
Showers
Sweet Hill Farm
2. Sweet Hill Farm
94%
(299)
Isle Of Portland, England · 10 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Simple, almost-wild, seaside camping on the Isle of Portland
Pets
Campfires
Showers
Bredy Farm
3. Bredy Farm
87%
(63)
Bridport, England · 31 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Back-to-basics camping on a Dorset farm with a party vibe at weekends
Pets
Campfires
Showers
The Edge - Luxury Yurts
4. The Edge - Luxury Yurts
England · 2 units
🦉 The Edge / Hedwig and Errol 🦉
🌿 An adults only Yurt Retreat near Wells, Glastonbury, Bath and Bristol. 🌿
Nestled in the heart of the Somerset countryside, yet just two miles to the bustling city of Wells, The Edge offers a boutique, adults-only glamping experience that combines the tranquillity of nature with the luxury of home comforts. Our beautiful, locally hand-crafted, yurts provide a calming escape, complete with cosy interiors and breathtaking views. Whether you're seeking a romantic getaway or a peaceful retreat The Edge promises an unforgettable stay.
🌿 Highlights 🌿
Adults-only site for complete peace and quiet
King-size bed
High quality bed linens and towels provided
Private, fully equipped outdoor kitchen with gas stove and electric coolbox/fridge
Private, luxurious bathroom with hot showers and"proper" flushing toilets!
Wood-burning stove
Outdoor dining and fire pit area (logs chargeable)
Showers
Campfires
Hot Tub
Crooked Willows Farm
5. Crooked Willows Farm
89%
(19)
Wimborne. Dorset, England · 10 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Adults-only, back-to-basics camping on a Dorset farm
Pets
Campfires
Potable water
Stowford Manor Farm Campsite
6. Stowford Manor Farm Campsite
87%
(41)
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.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
Wookey Farm
7. Wookey Farm
98%
(181)
Wookey, England · 44 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Eco-friendly, campfire-friendly, family-friendly camping on the farm – plus Somerset's famous Wookey Hole caves on the doorstep
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
Little Eden Riverside Campsite
8. Little Eden Riverside Campsite
98%
(63)
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
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
Primrose Fields Campsite
9. Primrose Fields Campsite
97%
(204)
Wareham, England · 15 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Back-to-basics camping in a Dorset hay meadow
Pets
Campfires
Showers
Forest Edge
10. Forest Edge
100%
(25)
Sidbury, England · 16 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
A welcoming and wild-ish camping and glamping site on the edge of a forest in East Devon
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
Bridgewood Camping - Woodland camps
11. Bridgewood Camping - Woodland camps
97%
(33)
Sherborne, England · 4 units · Tents, Glamping
Nearly wild woodland camping in Dorset
Pets
Campfires
Showers
Lepe Beach Campsite
12. 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!?
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
Hardyes Countryside Camping
13. Hardyes Countryside Camping
98%
(45)
Weymouth, England · 35 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Camping in a Dorset field between Dorchester and the Jurassic coast.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Showers
Snelling Farm Campsite
14. Snelling Farm Campsite
99%
(140)
Wareham, England · 70 units · Tents, Motorhomes
An amazingly green, natural feel and care-free atmosphere near the Dorset coast
Pets
Campfires
Showers
Gurt Yurts
15. Gurt Yurts
100%
(24)
Churchill, England · 9 units · Tents, Glamping
Off the beaten track on top of the Mendips in an area of outstanding natural beauty. A mixture of four acres of wild woodland, orchard and field set on a hillside.
Our Yurt is set up in the trees giving you peaceful seclusion and a clear view across the sea to Wales and the mountains of the Brecon Beacons. The Yurt is big and sleeps up to four very comfortably. It has its own stove and outside is a washroom just for you with hot shower , toilet and sinks. Your own meadow allows you to just relax and be.
Up on the campfield you can bring your own tent or hire a Belle tent from us with all the fittings to camp contentedly. Our new Wash House has hot showers, flushing toilets and basins. You can light a fire and cook up a BBQ or maybe just watch the world go by.
A huge range of activities are possible or you can lie in the hammock with a good book. We have very friendly dogs and rescue chickens who may come and visit. Wild deer wander past in the early morning mist and the odd buzzard picks an argument with a bunch of crows but nothing much else should disturb you.
We moved here after an 18 month search 11 years ago. It was close to everything we wanted and we've spent some time getting a bit closer.
Pets
Campfires
Showers
Brig's Farm
16. Brig's Farm
97%
(157)
Bridport, England · 21 units · Tents, Glamping
Family camping with campfires near Charmouth, with sea views and a couple of quirky glamping lorries
Pets
Campfires
Showers
Kingsmead Camping
17. Kingsmead Camping
99%
(97)
Cullompton, England · 6 units
A range of pitches, from grassy open spaces to off-grid woodland clearings, topped off by two well-stocked fishing lakes
Electrical hookup
Pets
Wytch Wood Camping
18. Wytch Wood Camping
99%
(86)
Crewkerne, England · 3 units · Tents, Motorhomes
A small, quiet, eco-friendly campsite on a working sheep farm
Pets
Campfires
Showers
Charisworth Farm
19. Charisworth Farm
98%
(100)
Blandford, England · 12 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
A spacious campsite in a traditional parkland setting, with campfires allowed and farm animals to meet
Pets
Campfires
Showers
Oakhill Camping and Caravanning
20. Oakhill Camping and Caravanning
100%
(3)
England · 3 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Based on the Beautiful Mendip Hills in Somerset we can offer spacious pitches, 2 self contained cabins (2 adults only without pets). The campsite is child and dog friendly, on bus route to Bath and Wells. We have a village shop and Village Cafe open 2 days a week. Adjoining the field we have a recreational field including park and the fabulous Oakhill Inn serves fantastic food including takeaway pizza and Burgers.
We accept tents, Motorhomes and campers and we have the option of grass or hardstanding pitches on or off of electric.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
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Sian
1 week ago
5 m campervan
With pets
This is a brilliant spot. Really beautiful views, quiet and super clean. Good facilities and friendly host. Our schnauzers loved it too. Will be back!
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Natalie
1 week ago
6 m travel trailer
With pets
We absolutely love this site. Richard the host is friendly and welcoming, you can tell he’s proud of his site.
The eco toilets are great and very well maintained. 👍🏻 Water on tap and a hot shower as well. These are exactly what you need for offgrid camping.
You’re surrounded by nature. Falling asleep to the owls waking up to the cuckoo. Perfect. 😍
We even had the pleasure of the cow choir in the next field mooing away. Was great. ☺️
There is also a course fishing lake which you can use for a very reasonable daily fee. Hubby hasn’t fished yet but we had a wander and it is stunning very clean and well maintained lake.
Would definitely recommend ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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Oli
1 week ago
Tent
Peaceful, private and well maintained. It is what it is really, a farmers field with compositing toilets. Friendly owners, nice setting and well priced. Thanks for having me
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Scott
2 weeks ago
Tent
Lovely campsite as always. Good views and awesome new shower/toilet block. Thanks again Tim. See you again.
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janehenderson74
2 weeks ago
7 m campervan
With pets
What a lovely campsite, just how they used to be. Felt very safe bring a solo camper. Everyone friendly and campsite warden popped round frequently to check in on campers. Lovely walks across the road and a easy walk into stockbridge. Toliets and showers clean and worked well.
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mia
2 weeks ago
Tent
Group trip
Recently stayed here with a groups of friends and would definitely recommend! Great campsite with good facilities and a peaceful atmosphere. The pitches were spacious, and had everything we needed for a great weekend! Would happily stay again.
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Renee
2 weeks ago
5 m campervan
Absolute beaut of a place with a cracking vibe! Loved it and will be back.
Everything is a little rustic but that adds to the charm. We loved the sea views and great breakfast bap from the catering hut x
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dean
2 weeks ago
6 m Class B
Charlotte was so welcoming . We arrived late and she gave us great directions . Sauna was fabulous too . Definitely stay there again . Great walks on the coastal path .
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Amy
2 weeks ago
3 m campervan
Lovely site, good communication and very friendly. Good facilities and easy to get on and off site
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Adele
2 weeks ago
Tent
With pets
As a seasoned camper I was very surprised to find this little gem of a site! A lovely clean friendly site with toilets/hot showers and washing up facilities which were all clean and well maintained. The play area was a hit with the children, and that was also well maintained and fully accessible for children of all ages. The owner David could not have been more friendly and welcoming and the site warden Mark was also pleasant and approachable. We will definitely be returning in the not to distant future. many Thanks David.
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Charlotte
2 weeks ago
Tent
With kids
We had a fantastic stay at Stockbridge View Campsite and can’t recommend it enough. From the moment we arrived, David made us feel incredibly welcome—he was so friendly and genuinely cared about our experience, regularly checking in to make sure everything was okay.
The facilities were excellent; the showers and toilets were always clean, tidy, and well maintained, which made a big difference to our stay. The park was an absolute highlight for the children—they had so much fun and didn’t want to leave!
Overall, it was a brilliant trip with a lovely atmosphere and great attention to detail. We’ll definitely be coming back!
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Natalie
2 weeks ago
4 m campervan
This was such a beautiful campsite ! Came and stayed in a van and loved the views and amenities. Everyone was super kind and helpful too. Would definitely come back
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Siena
2 weeks ago
5 m car
Lovely peaceful stay in the micro camper with the dog! So many places to walk nearby, good facilities and the owner is very try friendly and helpful!
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Marion
3 weeks ago
4 m rooftop tent
With pets
Lovely clean dog friendly campsite, well maintained with a small play area, clean facilities with hot water and away from the city lights, perfect for stargazing on a clear night around a campfire. Mark and David were friendly and helpful, checking in on us on arrival/departure and when we had a storm heading our way.
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jo
3 weeks ago
3 m campervan
With pets
Lovely spot, but facilities a little spit n saw dust type of arrangement, that said only stayed a night so no problem for me. Host very approachable and knowledgeable about walks from site
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Michael
3 weeks ago
4 m campervan
With kids
Loved the simple but very clean and welcoming site. Really lovely village in easy walk. Enjoyed having a camp fire, and nice little kids play area. Will definitely be going back
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Miltiadis
3 weeks ago
Tent
Loved it . Mark was very helpful and make sure to check if we need anything . Toilets were super clean .
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Rose
March 2026
5 m car
Incredible view and great bird watching opportunity’s the birds would sing and fly around which was great to watch. Richard was lovely an accommodating he came to great us with his cute dog. The lack of light pollution ment the stars were super bright and many of them. Woudo defo recommend this stay
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Derek
March 2026
Tent
Lovely location next to the River Brue. Fantastic facilities, including hot showers for no additional charge and a kitchen where you can make brew. I went at the very start of the season and had it all to myself which, given how burned out I was from work, was fantastic. I will return later in the year when the weather is better, and will use the site as a base to visit all the archaeological sites and monuments the area has to offer.
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Tracy
March 2026
6 m Class B
I think how busy a campsite is says a lot! Stayed two nights and each morning woke to a lot more vans than where there when I went to bed. It was so popular! Great location, shortish walk into Stockbridge and if you fancy a longer countryside amble you can head to Danebury Iron Age HillFort. Good amenities, heated toilets and shower which is great in early march.
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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.
