98% (265) • 380 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Mendip Hills AONB
Hardyes Countryside Camping
1. Hardyes Countryside Camping
98%
(43)
35 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Weymouth, Dorset, South West England
Camping in a Dorset field between Dorchester and the Jurassic coast.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Showers
from
£25
/ night
Brig's Farm
2. Brig's Farm
97%
(157)
21 units · Tents, Glamping · Bridport, Dorset, South West England
Family camping with campfires near Charmouth, with sea views and a couple of quirky glamping lorries
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£13
/ night
Coppet Hill
3. Coppet Hill
100%
(88)
18 units · Tents, Glamping · Bridport, England
Wildlife-friendly camping and glamping with private loos at each pitch, 15 minutes' drive from the coast
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from
£65
/ night
Tipi Adventure
4. Tipi Adventure
11 units · Glamping · Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire, West Midlands
Tipis in a riverside meadow – all set up for group adventures
Showers
Campfires
Potable water
from
£225
/ night
Cider Farm Orchard Campsite
5. Cider Farm Orchard Campsite
98%
(121)
14 units · Tents · Dorset, South West England
Adult-only camping amid the apple blossom of an award-winning cider orchard
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from
£16
/ night
Hobby Farm
6. Hobby Farm
96%
(45)
16 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Whitchurch Canonicorum, England
A peaceful, adult-only campsite 10 minutes' from the Jurassic Coast
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£22
/ night
Walnut Farm Glamping
7. Walnut Farm Glamping
97%
(39)
8 units · Glamping · Bridport, Dorset, South West England
Cosy en-suite yurts with acres of space, campfires, a hot tub and wild swimming on site.
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from
£116
/ night
Haddon Copse Farm
8. Haddon Copse Farm
99%
(49)
10 units · Tents, Glamping · Dorset, South West England
Simple camping and glamping in an unspoilt location with glorious views of the Dorset Downs
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from
£14
/ night
Bulstone Springs Devon Eco-Glamping
9. Bulstone Springs Devon Eco-Glamping
100%
(7)
1 unit · Glamping · Devon, South West England
A unique combination of off-grid glamping and spa days in Devon
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from
£112
/ night
West Holme Glamping, Wareham,Dorset
10. West Holme Glamping, Wareham,Dorset
100%
(6)
6 units · Glamping · Wareham, Dorset, South West England
West Holme Glamping is a micro-site with pre-erected bell tents in the Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Just the job for romantic mini-breaks or holidays for small families, it's set in 20 acres, so there’s plenty of privacy and lots of space to roam around.
The bell tents here come equipped with a double bed, rugs, picnic tables, lanterns, a gazebo and a gas barbecue. The three showers and three toilets are shared between six tents.. You'll just need to bring your own bed linen and towels or add them to your booking.
You can explore the area by car – medieval castles, beaches, National Trust sites and the Jurassic Coast are all less than half an hour’s drive away. Durdle Door and Lulworth Cove are 20 minutes' drive away. Pretty market towns like Dorchester (also 30 minutes) or seaside resorts like Swanage (20 minutes) are all worth a mosey, while historic Wareham has Saxon town walls and riverside churches to explore. The sandy beaches of Studland and Swanage are also within half an hour's drive of the site.
If you’re feeling energetic, the Isle of Purbeck has plenty of walks and bike rides on the rocky peninsula overlooking the English Channel, as well as parts of the South West Coast Path.
The local farm shop is a five-minute walk and sells the very best of local Dorset produce if you fancy cooking on the barbecue. And if you don’t, there’s a cosy tea shop attached, and there are plenty of gastropubs serving real ales and great grub in less than a 15-minute drive too.
Showers
Potable water
Cooking equipment
from
£100
/ night
Dorset Farm Camping @ Dewflock Farm
11. Dorset Farm Camping @ Dewflock Farm
100%
(21)
12 units · Glamping · Dorchester, England
Shepherd's huts and bell tents on the farm with a prime location between historic Dorchester and seaside Weymouth
Showers
Campfires
Wifi
from
£90
/ night
Lower Keats Glamping
12. Lower Keats Glamping
6 units · Glamping · Devon, South West England
Luxury safari lodges in a prime Axe Valley locale, with the best of the West Country and Jurassic Coast to explore
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from
£283
/ night
98% (265) • 380 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Mendip Hills AONB
Hardyes Countryside Camping
1. Hardyes Countryside Camping
98%
(43)
35 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Weymouth, Dorset, South West England
Camping in a Dorset field between Dorchester and the Jurassic coast.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Showers
from
£25
/ night
Brig's Farm
2. Brig's Farm
97%
(157)
21 units · Tents, Glamping · Bridport, Dorset, South West England
Family camping with campfires near Charmouth, with sea views and a couple of quirky glamping lorries
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£13
/ night
Coppet Hill
3. Coppet Hill
100%
(88)
18 units · Tents, Glamping · Bridport, England
Wildlife-friendly camping and glamping with private loos at each pitch, 15 minutes' drive from the coast
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from
£65
/ night
Tipi Adventure
4. Tipi Adventure
11 units · Glamping · Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire, West Midlands
Tipis in a riverside meadow – all set up for group adventures
Showers
Campfires
Potable water
from
£225
/ night
Cider Farm Orchard Campsite
5. Cider Farm Orchard Campsite
98%
(121)
14 units · Tents · Dorset, South West England
Adult-only camping amid the apple blossom of an award-winning cider orchard
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from
£16
/ night
Hobby Farm
6. Hobby Farm
96%
(45)
16 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Whitchurch Canonicorum, England
A peaceful, adult-only campsite 10 minutes' from the Jurassic Coast
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£22
/ night
Walnut Farm Glamping
7. Walnut Farm Glamping
97%
(39)
8 units · Glamping · Bridport, Dorset, South West England
Cosy en-suite yurts with acres of space, campfires, a hot tub and wild swimming on site.
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from
£116
/ night
Haddon Copse Farm
8. Haddon Copse Farm
99%
(49)
10 units · Tents, Glamping · Dorset, South West England
Simple camping and glamping in an unspoilt location with glorious views of the Dorset Downs
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from
£14
/ night
Bulstone Springs Devon Eco-Glamping
9. Bulstone Springs Devon Eco-Glamping
100%
(7)
1 unit · Glamping · Devon, South West England
A unique combination of off-grid glamping and spa days in Devon
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from
£112
/ night
West Holme Glamping, Wareham,Dorset
10. West Holme Glamping, Wareham,Dorset
100%
(6)
6 units · Glamping · Wareham, Dorset, South West England
West Holme Glamping is a micro-site with pre-erected bell tents in the Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Just the job for romantic mini-breaks or holidays for small families, it's set in 20 acres, so there’s plenty of privacy and lots of space to roam around.
The bell tents here come equipped with a double bed, rugs, picnic tables, lanterns, a gazebo and a gas barbecue. The three showers and three toilets are shared between six tents.. You'll just need to bring your own bed linen and towels or add them to your booking.
You can explore the area by car – medieval castles, beaches, National Trust sites and the Jurassic Coast are all less than half an hour’s drive away. Durdle Door and Lulworth Cove are 20 minutes' drive away. Pretty market towns like Dorchester (also 30 minutes) or seaside resorts like Swanage (20 minutes) are all worth a mosey, while historic Wareham has Saxon town walls and riverside churches to explore. The sandy beaches of Studland and Swanage are also within half an hour's drive of the site.
If you’re feeling energetic, the Isle of Purbeck has plenty of walks and bike rides on the rocky peninsula overlooking the English Channel, as well as parts of the South West Coast Path.
The local farm shop is a five-minute walk and sells the very best of local Dorset produce if you fancy cooking on the barbecue. And if you don’t, there’s a cosy tea shop attached, and there are plenty of gastropubs serving real ales and great grub in less than a 15-minute drive too.
Showers
Potable water
Cooking equipment
from
£100
/ night
Dorset Farm Camping @ Dewflock Farm
11. Dorset Farm Camping @ Dewflock Farm
100%
(21)
12 units · Glamping · Dorchester, England
Shepherd's huts and bell tents on the farm with a prime location between historic Dorchester and seaside Weymouth
Showers
Campfires
Wifi
from
£90
/ night
Lower Keats Glamping
12. Lower Keats Glamping
6 units · Glamping · Devon, South West England
Luxury safari lodges in a prime Axe Valley locale, with the best of the West Country and Jurassic Coast to explore
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from
£283
/ night
Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
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Geert
October 2025
5 m Class B
Beautiful spot. Clean sanitair. On walking distance there is a really nice pub with excellent food.
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Sam
September 2025
Tent
The most peaceful and beautiful stay with amazing amenities and cider!
The location is incredible, but the merit really goes to the owners and their family who made my partner and I feel so incredibly welcomed during our star
We cannot recommend to stay here enough and know we will definitely be visiting when the camping season starts :)
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Chazza
September 2025
Tent
Thank you for another wonderful weekend. A peaceful time spent camping in amongst the apple trees with delicious cider available in the cosy tasting room. Board games to play, Apple cake to munch and clean toilets and showers with plenty of hot water. Lovely family running the show as well. Perfect.
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Sean
August 2025
Tent
With kids
Quiet, lovely place.
Very off grid. Nice toilets and showers. Good recycling and bins. Great location.
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Sam
August 2025
Tent
The cider farm is incredibly beautiful and peaceful! If you are looking for a quiet and serene retreat this is the place to go :) The cider itself is so good and would highly recommend ‘hunny bubble’
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Joana
August 2025
With kids
Amazing stay with beautiful views. The tent is equipped with everything you need and beds are comfortable.
The environment is very calm and pizza night really is a success, not only the pizza's are very nice but you get to know the other people staying - amazing if you have kids as they start playing together.
We had an amazing time and would definitely return and recommend the stay.
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Bronwyn
August 2025
Tent
With kids
This campsite introduced me to 'quiet camping' - I was concerned that it could be 'too quiet' for my daughter, but the barn (which is fully equipped with games, tables/chairs, and a little shop/bar) provides a central place where everyone congregates throughout the day. Totally geared up for peace and quiet, being out in nature, yet some dedicated features not typically associated with camping (compost loo, fire pit, picnic table and water tap for each pitch was a dream!).
And the hosts were friendly, full of fascinating facts and good conversation.
Would highly recommend, I'm looking forward to heading back next year.
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Andrew
August 2025
Tent
My partner and I had an amazing long weekend staying at Mew's Farm. The views to the sea and surrounding hills are stunning. The campsite is surrounded by trees on one side (acting as a windbreak) and has all your camping needs close. The showers and pizza night were highlights!
There is so much to see, do and explore, all within a short drive. A stunning part of the south West and well worth a visit
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Joshua
August 2025
4 m Class B
With kids
Great site and local knowledge from the host Chris.
Amenities very clean and organised and a nice addition with optional baked goods for breakfast.
Add in the walk to the local pub
Highly recommend
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Scott
August 2025
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Megan
August 2025
6 m Class A
Beautiful quiet spot. Chris gave us brilliant recommendations for the local area. We had a lovely stay. The view from nearby Hardys Monument and surrounding walk was fab!
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Sophie
August 2025
5 m Class B
With pets
Lovely spot with lovely hosts! Very chilled out atmosphere and Chris was very knowledgeable about the local area. We enjoyed our stay 😊
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Chris
August 2025
Tent
With kids
Laid back, very friendly, lovely views. Facilities all well kept (nice hand soap btw). Beautiful location and will be back!
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Abby
August 2025
6 m Class B
Great campsite. Clean facilities. Christopher was lovely and friendly. Would recommend!
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Kate
August 2025
Tent
Great views, relaxed vibe, phenomenal host and good restroom etc. As someone else said- the land can be very hard so pack extra strong tent pegs! (Advantage is then it’s nice and dry!)
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Lauren
August 2025
Group trip
Lovely campsite, great facilities and close to the Jurassic coast. The cafe is lovely for a morning coffee too!
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Eden
July 2025
Tent
This camp site was so lovely. It was really peaceful and felt nice and private as you have your own area. Everyone that worked there was very nice and we really enjoyed having a cider outside and playing the games they have available. There are also lots of supermarkets a reasonable close drive which was convenient. Toilets were good, shower was ok but they said they have new ones nearly finished. I would definitely recommend it here!
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Alexandra
July 2025
Tent
With pets
We loved our little gateway for the weekend. Very easy to reach there, and Chris is a great host!
Bathroom was clean and they also prepared bread and other breakfast items for guests at a very reasonable price.
The area was very nice too, and we will definitely return.
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SARAH
July 2025
Tent
With kids
We had a fantastic week camping at Hardyes countryside camping. Chris was really helpful in recommending some brilliant places for us to visit and the site was very welcoming with hot showers and space for the kids to play! Lovely home baked breakfast goodies on offer too and delivered to the tent! There were so many great places to visit we need to come back to see everything! Thank you Chris for a great holiday!
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Simon
July 2025
Beach camping in Mendip Hills AONB guide
Where to go
Cheddar and Around
Jagged cliffs and rocky ravines carve out the Cheddar Gorge, where explorers can enjoy hiking, rock climbing, and caving. After taking in the AONB’s star attraction, hike up Black Down Hill for a view from the region’s highest point or cycle the scenic Strawberry Line. Don’t miss a visit to the town of Cheddar to sample Somerset’s famous cheese and cider.
Northeast Somerset & the Lakes
Sweeping gorges give way to forested valleys and lowland lakes in the northern part of the Mendip Hills. Enjoy nature walks, bird-watching, and lakeside picnics at the Chew Valley or Blagdon Lakes, or escape the crowds at a peaceful country campsite. To the north, the UNESCO city of Bath and the Cotswolds AONB are within day-trip distance.
South Mendip Hills
Hiking, cycling, and horseback riding trails traverse the southern stretch of the Mendip Hills. Adrenaline seekers should head to the Wookey Hole caves, where caving excursions incorporate abseils and Via Ferrata climbs. A short drive south, Glastonbury turns into a hippy haven each summer during the massive Glastonbury music festival, and the nearby Glastonbury Tor is both a historic landmark and a popular viewpoint.
West Mendip and the Somerset Coast
Winscombe is the gateway to the west Mendip Hills, home to some of the area’s lesser-explored hiking trails. Continue west to the coast, where sandy beaches, cliff-top walks, and lively seaside towns dot the shores of the Bristol Channel. Weston-Super-Mare, Burnham-On-Sea, and Clevedon are Somerset’s flagship beach resorts, where summer campers have a choice of seafront camping grounds.