- Camping with surfing
Campsites for surfing near Dorking
97% (148) • 55 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Dorking
Little Thakeham Farm
1. Little Thakeham Farm
97%
(57)
33km from Dorking · 15 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Almost wild camping in rural Sussex, with campfires, good footpaths and a pub within 15 minutes' walk
Pets
Campfires
Potable water
from
£30
/ night
The Field at Findon
2. The Field at Findon
100%
(33)
40km from Dorking · 4 units
Bell tent camping in the South Downs National Park
Showers
Campfires
from
£100
/ night
Woodlands Camping
3. Woodlands Camping
97%
(104)
56km from Dorking · 10 units · Tents, Motorhomes
A back-to-basics campsite in the South Downs National Park
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£27
/ night
Dogwood Glamping
4. Dogwood Glamping
90%
(42)
72km from Dorking · 4 units
The luxury option to one of the Sussex High Weald's loveliest rural retreats
Showers
Campfires
Wifi
from
£95
/ night
Glamping Retreat & Campsite
5. Glamping Retreat & Campsite
95%
(10)
82km from Dorking · 17 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Retro Staycations near Ryde on the Isle of Wight
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
from
£19
/ night
Ninham Country Holidays
6. Ninham Country Holidays
100%
(38)
88km from Dorking · 16 units · Tents, Motorhomes
A stunning, family-friendly campsite on the stunning, family-friendly Isle of Wight
Pets
Electrical hookup
Showers
from
£14
/ night
Snelling Farm Campsite
7. Snelling Farm Campsite
99%
(140)
147km from Dorking · 70 units · Tents, Motorhomes
An amazingly green, natural feel and care-free atmosphere near the Dorset coast
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£20
/ night
The Downs Stables Holidays
8. The Downs Stables Holidays
100%
(2)
40km from Dorking · 2 units
Modern glamping pods on a working racing stables in the South Downs
Showers
Potable water
Cooking equipment
from
£90
/ night
Wyldewood Retreat
9. Wyldewood Retreat
100%
(9)
58km from Dorking · 1 unit
An exclusive-hire glamping site for six people in a Sussex woodland
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from
£650
/ night
Secret Garden Glamping
10. Secret Garden Glamping
99km from Dorking · 1 unit
A tucked-away bell tent within walking distance of Lymington railway station, near the coast and the New Forest.
Showers
Wifi
Potable water
from
£113
/ night
Stud Farm
11. Stud Farm
100%
(4)
102km from Dorking · 1 unit
A shepherd’s hut on a traditional New Forest farm
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from
£125
/ night
The Old Airfield
12. The Old Airfield
85%
(143)
107km from Dorking · 114 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
A New Forest airfield that's been overtaken by nature, less than 10 minutes' drive from the coast
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£30
/ night
Nelson Park Riding Centre
13. Nelson Park Riding Centre
93%
(7)
118km from Dorking · 3 units
Glamping with a view of the horses in Thanet's largest riding centre.
Showers
Campfires
Potable water
from
£100
/ night
Glamping at Parley by PitchingIt
14. Glamping at Parley by PitchingIt
118km from Dorking · 12 units
Set on the Parley Estate near Bournemouth, with a Georgian mansion sitting in four-acres of lovely Dorset parkland, Glamping at Parley by PitchingIt offers pre-erected bell tents on level grass meadows. No fuss, no puzzling tent poles to mess around with. Just arrive on site, move in and your holiday has started.
Local attractions and activities include:
- Bournemouth Beach & town centre for shops and restaurants 5min drive
- Golf: on site 18 hole course and driving range!
- Local pub short 10 min walk
- Adventure Wonderland (kids’ theme park): five minutes’ drive
- Snowtrax Alpine Activity Centre: 10 minutes
- Go Ape Moors Valley (tree-top zipwires): 15 minutes
- Bournemouth Beach: 15 minutes
- Splashdown (water park): 20 minutes
- Moors Valley Country Park and Forest: 20 minutes
- Mudeford Sandbank: 20 minutes
- Sammy Miller Motorcycle Museum: 20 minutes
- Farmer Palmer’s Farm Park: 25 minutes.
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from
£80
/ night
West Holme Glamping, Wareham,Dorset
15. West Holme Glamping, Wareham,Dorset
100%
(6)
143km from Dorking · 6 units
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
97% (148) • 55 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Dorking
Little Thakeham Farm
1. Little Thakeham Farm
97%
(57)
33km from Dorking · 15 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Almost wild camping in rural Sussex, with campfires, good footpaths and a pub within 15 minutes' walk
Pets
Campfires
Potable water
from
£30
/ night
The Field at Findon
2. The Field at Findon
100%
(33)
40km from Dorking · 4 units
Bell tent camping in the South Downs National Park
Showers
Campfires
from
£100
/ night
Woodlands Camping
3. Woodlands Camping
97%
(104)
56km from Dorking · 10 units · Tents, Motorhomes
A back-to-basics campsite in the South Downs National Park
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£27
/ night
Dogwood Glamping
4. Dogwood Glamping
90%
(42)
72km from Dorking · 4 units
The luxury option to one of the Sussex High Weald's loveliest rural retreats
Showers
Campfires
Wifi
from
£95
/ night
Glamping Retreat & Campsite
5. Glamping Retreat & Campsite
95%
(10)
82km from Dorking · 17 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Retro Staycations near Ryde on the Isle of Wight
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
from
£19
/ night
Ninham Country Holidays
6. Ninham Country Holidays
100%
(38)
88km from Dorking · 16 units · Tents, Motorhomes
A stunning, family-friendly campsite on the stunning, family-friendly Isle of Wight
Pets
Electrical hookup
Showers
from
£14
/ night
Snelling Farm Campsite
7. Snelling Farm Campsite
99%
(140)
147km from Dorking · 70 units · Tents, Motorhomes
An amazingly green, natural feel and care-free atmosphere near the Dorset coast
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£20
/ night
The Downs Stables Holidays
8. The Downs Stables Holidays
100%
(2)
40km from Dorking · 2 units
Modern glamping pods on a working racing stables in the South Downs
Showers
Potable water
Cooking equipment
from
£90
/ night
Wyldewood Retreat
9. Wyldewood Retreat
100%
(9)
58km from Dorking · 1 unit
An exclusive-hire glamping site for six people in a Sussex woodland
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from
£650
/ night
Secret Garden Glamping
10. Secret Garden Glamping
99km from Dorking · 1 unit
A tucked-away bell tent within walking distance of Lymington railway station, near the coast and the New Forest.
Showers
Wifi
Potable water
from
£113
/ night
Stud Farm
11. Stud Farm
100%
(4)
102km from Dorking · 1 unit
A shepherd’s hut on a traditional New Forest farm
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from
£125
/ night
The Old Airfield
12. The Old Airfield
85%
(143)
107km from Dorking · 114 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
A New Forest airfield that's been overtaken by nature, less than 10 minutes' drive from the coast
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£30
/ night
Nelson Park Riding Centre
13. Nelson Park Riding Centre
93%
(7)
118km from Dorking · 3 units
Glamping with a view of the horses in Thanet's largest riding centre.
Showers
Campfires
Potable water
from
£100
/ night
Glamping at Parley by PitchingIt
14. Glamping at Parley by PitchingIt
118km from Dorking · 12 units
Set on the Parley Estate near Bournemouth, with a Georgian mansion sitting in four-acres of lovely Dorset parkland, Glamping at Parley by PitchingIt offers pre-erected bell tents on level grass meadows. No fuss, no puzzling tent poles to mess around with. Just arrive on site, move in and your holiday has started.
Local attractions and activities include:
- Bournemouth Beach & town centre for shops and restaurants 5min drive
- Golf: on site 18 hole course and driving range!
- Local pub short 10 min walk
- Adventure Wonderland (kids’ theme park): five minutes’ drive
- Snowtrax Alpine Activity Centre: 10 minutes
- Go Ape Moors Valley (tree-top zipwires): 15 minutes
- Bournemouth Beach: 15 minutes
- Splashdown (water park): 20 minutes
- Moors Valley Country Park and Forest: 20 minutes
- Mudeford Sandbank: 20 minutes
- Sammy Miller Motorcycle Museum: 20 minutes
- Farmer Palmer’s Farm Park: 25 minutes.
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from
£80
/ night
West Holme Glamping, Wareham,Dorset
15. West Holme Glamping, Wareham,Dorset
100%
(6)
143km from Dorking · 6 units
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
Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
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Victoria
October 2025
5 m Class B
What an amazing spot in nature! This was an incredible getaway, such a quiet and natural space with birds, surrounded by trees and the very nearby woodlands which are covered in mushrooms, more than we could count! It was so peaceful, we loved the natural space and eco-friendly touches. We definitely want to return again! It was magical!
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Abi
October 2025
5 m car
Really great site. Managed really well. Amazing spot in the woods and plenty of space between yourself and other campers.
Firepits are provided and you can buy wood for fires if you need.
There are some great walks nearby and plenty of stargazing!
Would really recommend this site. Had a really wonderful weekend here.
(There is a closing time of 7pm which is to be aware of and not being able to enter after that point so just something to be aware if traffic or travelling far after work.)
The toilets, eco and flushing, were really good. Didn't use the showers so cant say!
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Katie
October 2025
Tent
With pets
We very much enjoyed the peace and quiet of the location. Rustic and basic, very much as advertised.
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Sally
September 2025
Tent
With pets
Quiet, sheltered and peaceful spot. Great location for using as a base to explore North Hampshire villages and walking trails. Was lovely in The Clearing - so much so we stayed on for an extra night! Facilities are rustic/simple (head torch needed to use the toilets day and night!) but they do the job as long as you’re prepared to get back to basics!
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andrew
August 2025
Tent
With kids
A very spacious campsite with well-maintained composting facilities. The scenic drive down to the site is beautiful, and the clear night skies make it perfect for stargazing. Martins and owls were active both day and night, adding to the atmosphere. On some alternate nights, music played nearby from around 10 pm to 4 am. While noticeable, it was at a consistent and tolerable volume, and importantly, it wasn’t accompanied by disruptive behaviour.
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Carree
August 2025
5 m Class B
With kids
Fantastic campsite, heavenly amount of space, great atmosphere and brilliant facilities 😊👍
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lauren
August 2025
5 m Class B
Absolutely loved camping at The Old Airfield. Very friendly staff and helpful. Loads of space to park up and tent so you'll never feel 'on top' of other campers. Lovely vibe, clean showers and toilets.
Had a nice bar and pizza trailer on site too to order from every night.
Very relaxing and loads of free roaming animals near by! Definitely will be coming back!
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Stephanie
August 2025
Tent
With kids
The staff were fab as were the showers, toilets and the sociable communal space serving drinkings and tasty pizzas. The only downside was the noise from the adjacent road.
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Vladislav
August 2025
Tent
Group trip
Beautiful setting, camp fires allowed, not too busy!
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Patrick
August 2025
Tent
With kids
An amazing site for young children. Would definitely come again, and for longer. Staff were great, really helpful.
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Kim
August 2025
With kids
We loved the cosy Yurt and the laid back atmosphere a lot! Animals running around the campsite is also a lot of fun, but close the yurt when you are gone or get a visit from the goats that eat what they can find!
Phil and his wife were very friendly.
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Jenny
August 2025
4 m Class B
With pets
We had a wonderful time here, we stayed in the clearing which was really chilled and idilic. Listening to the sounds of owls calling at night and watching the stars was magical. Jay was really friendly and helpful and the facilities were all we needed. Shower was hot, loos were always clean no matter what time of day or night, washing up areas and drinking water - perfect. More perfect still, no wifi! Great walks and areas to explore, such a relaxing weekend and already working out when we can go back.
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Sophie
August 2025
Tent
A peaceful glade in the woods - plenty of space and a picnic table on each pitch . You can walk straight into the ancient woodland and across sweeping fields.
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Tala
August 2025
Tent
Had a great time at Snelling Farm. It's spacious, clean, quiet, and very scenic. The directions were clear, and the location was easy to find. Would definitely recommend!
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Vanessa
August 2025
Tent
We camped during the week and on the Saturday. It had clean facilities and it was nice and peaceful during the week, but on the Friday night, it got slightly busier and others pitched their tents a little too close to ours (even when there was plenty of space in the middle) and were not told to move. I was woken up early by the sound of them hitting the shuttlecock (not even by them talking) that’s how close they were!
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James
August 2025
5 m Class B
Any campsite is as good as the people who greet and help you to enjoy your stay, this place is great. Good quality clean and accessible facilities set in a large field ensuring you are never too close to anyone else allowing you to soak up the peaceful natural setting. We had good weather for our stay but I don’t think a change in weather would have dampened our stay. Would recommend this place for a visit, especially if you’re looking for a very quite location to spend your evening after exploring the local Dorset attractions
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Reece
August 2025
Tent
With pets
Firstly, the location - yes it’s a cool old WWII airbase! Loads of room to pitch your tent without feeling like you are encroaching on your neighbours. It’s well kept and very clean. The toilets were clean and so were the showers. There’s food (fresh pizza, pastries, etc) and drinks (a coffee / cocktail bar) on site and I thought the prices were reasonable. The staff are friendly and the place had a nice vibe. We took our dog and although she had to be kept on a lead on site, there is plenty of space close by to let her off. if you like camping and are looking to get back to basics, with a few luxuries close by, you can’t go wrong. Beautiful Mudeford is a short drive so there’s plenty to do if you want to venture out. Overall we really liked it. It was just me and my partner this time but we’ve just decided to go back in a few days, this time with the children.
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Ben
August 2025
Tent
With kids
We had a lovely stay at The Cleaning at Woodlands camping. The site is very family friendly — our two young kids had a fantastic time exploring and enjoying the outdoors. The location is beautiful, with plenty of family activities not too far away to keep everyone entertained. While the facilities were fairly basic, they were clean and totally functional, which was all we needed. The pitches were a great size too, giving us plenty of space. Overall, a great spot for a relaxed, kid-friendly camping trip. Would definitely recommend.
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Eric
July 2025
4 nights at The Downs Stables Holidays
The Downs stables is lovely place to spend quality time. All the directions were clear and precise, Theo's pod was perfectly prepared for our arrival and the premises are comfortable. We got to see many horses too. We sure will return to Ruth's land.
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James
June 2025
Tent
With pets
Lovely site with great facilities in a very picturesque area. Really good for a base for nice walks through the new forest, highly recommend especially the pizza and cocktails are a great touch.
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