Lake Camping in Dorset, South West England

Looking for a pitch by the water? Dorset’s lake campsites give you 42 choices, all within reach of wild swimming, fishing, and early-morning mist rolling over the surface. You’ll find campsites like Hobby Farm (10 reviews), The Blue Pool (8 reviews), and At Goathill Farm (5 reviews) right near the water—ideal for anyone who wants to wake up steps from a lakeside trail. Most sites offer showers, toilets, and welcome pets. Hikers, wildlife spotters, and anglers keep coming back for the scenery and the sunrise. Expect to pay an average of £35 a night, though you’ll find options from just £15. Bring your wellies and your binoculars—the lakes here don’t disappoint.

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Top-rated campgrounds

Looking for a pitch by the water? Dorset’s lake campsites give you 42 choices, all within reach of wild swimming, fishing, and early-morning mist rolling over the surface. You’ll find campsites like Hobby Farm (10 reviews), The Blue Pool (8 reviews), and At Goathill Farm (5 reviews) right near the water—ideal for anyone who wants to wake up steps from a lakeside trail. Most sites offer showers, toilets, and welcome pets. Hikers, wildlife spotters, and anglers keep coming back for the scenery and the sunrise. Expect to pay an average of £35 a night, though you’ll find options from just £15. Bring your wellies and your binoculars—the lakes here don’t disappoint.

98% (45)

Top-rated campgrounds

1. Hobby Farm

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16 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Whitchurch Canonicorum, England

A peaceful, adult-only campsite 10 minutes' from the Jurassic Coast

2. North End Farm

94%

(8)

3 units · Glamping · Bridport, England

North End Farm is situated in the spectacular Dorset countryside, yet only a couple of miles from the Jurassic Coast, beaches, pubs, restaurants. Wonderful walks are available on and beyond the farm. The Pavilion is a great place to rest and strike out from. The beach is 1.5 miles away. It is on a network of footpaths in the middle of it's own organic farmland. Bridport and Lyme Regis offer plenty of art and culture and are reknown for food, River Cottage and the Jurassic Coast. There is nothing better than being warm and cosy around the wood burner looking out at the great views. The Pavilion is good for couples, solo adventurers, art lovers, foodies and furry friends (pets)..

3. Crooked Willows Farm

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10 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Wimborne. Dorset, England

Adults-only, back-to-basics camping on a Dorset farm

4. Everdene Hut

1 unit · Glamping · England

Everdene Hut is a traditional shepherd’s hut on wheels located in a secluded location beside the pond at Laverstock which offers far reaching countryside views with a private space to enjoy the fire pit and star gazing. The hut has a cosy double bed, small table with stools and is heated by a wood burner, perfect for a relaxing comfortable stay. Rechargeable lanterns are provided and found in the washroom. There is a separate kitchen shed hut next to the Everdene Hut which has a generous supply of crockery, cutlery and pots and pans. A two-ring gas hob, kettle, barbecue, and fire pit are available for cooking. Water is provided in the hut kitchen. There is a shared washroom located at the farm (approximately 100m from the Hut) with a walk-in shower, WC and a small kitchen unit with a sink and draining board for washing up. The washroom also has a washing machine, tumble dryer plus a fridge with freezer compartment, trolleys and electricity for charging.

5. Mangerton Lake

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4 units · Glamping · Bridport, England

Lakeside glamping near Bridport and Dorset’s Jurassic Coast

6. Hincknowle Cider Apple Farm Camping

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10 units · Tents, Motorhomes · England

Welcome to our peaceful 190 acres of glorious Dorset countryside. Here we operate a working farm where we grow apples for award-winning cider makers, along with keeping a range of animals. We are also well located for the Jurassic Coast, with Bridport ten minutes away and West Bay Beach within a 15 minute drive. Our location is perfect for those wanting to immerse themselves in the outdoors, whilst enjoying a relaxing break. We have a limited amount of pitches, along with a communal barn for unwinding (and sheltering from the unpredictable English weather). Both families and dogs are welcome too Facilities onsite include toilets and showers. There is also a communal barn with an equipped kitchen, seating, table tennis, darts and more. We also offer wood-fired pizza during peak season, with licensed premises too! For grabbing something to eat, we have The Half Moon just a ten minute walk away. A Lidl is also a five minute drive away for picking up any essentials. 9 x Non Electric Grass Pitches Spacious 10m x 10m grass pitches without electric. Suitable for tents or campervans up to 6m in length.

7. At Goathill Farm

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(7)

1 unit · Glamping · Dorset, South West England

A lovely lakeside shepherd’s hut on a working farm in Dorset

Camper favorites in and near Dorset

Top-rated campgrounds reviewed by the Hipcamp community.

Everdene Hut

1 unit · Glamping · England

Everdene Hut is a traditional shepherd’s hut on wheels located in a secluded location beside the pond at Laverstock which offers far reaching countryside views with a private space to enjoy the fire pit and star gazing. The hut has a cosy double bed, small table with stools and is heated by a wood burner, perfect for a relaxing comfortable stay. Rechargeable lanterns are provided and found in the washroom. There is a separate kitchen shed hut next to the Everdene Hut which has a generous supply of crockery, cutlery and pots and pans. A two-ring gas hob, kettle, barbecue, and fire pit are available for cooking. Water is provided in the hut kitchen. There is a shared washroom located at the farm (approximately 100m from the Hut) with a walk-in shower, WC and a small kitchen unit with a sink and draining board for washing up. The washroom also has a washing machine, tumble dryer plus a fridge with freezer compartment, trolleys and electricity for charging.

Mangerton Lake

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4 units · Glamping · Bridport, England

Lakeside glamping near Bridport and Dorset’s Jurassic Coast

Hincknowle Cider Apple Farm Camping

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10 units · Tents, Motorhomes · England

Welcome to our peaceful 190 acres of glorious Dorset countryside. Here we operate a working farm where we grow apples for award-winning cider makers, along with keeping a range of animals. We are also well located for the Jurassic Coast, with Bridport ten minutes away and West Bay Beach within a 15 minute drive. Our location is perfect for those wanting to immerse themselves in the outdoors, whilst enjoying a relaxing break. We have a limited amount of pitches, along with a communal barn for unwinding (and sheltering from the unpredictable English weather). Both families and dogs are welcome too Facilities onsite include toilets and showers. There is also a communal barn with an equipped kitchen, seating, table tennis, darts and more. We also offer wood-fired pizza during peak season, with licensed premises too! For grabbing something to eat, we have The Half Moon just a ten minute walk away. A Lidl is also a five minute drive away for picking up any essentials. 9 x Non Electric Grass Pitches Spacious 10m x 10m grass pitches without electric. Suitable for tents or campervans up to 6m in length.

At Goathill Farm

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(7)

1 unit · Glamping · Dorset, South West England

A lovely lakeside shepherd’s hut on a working farm in Dorset

Stories from the community

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Geert

October 2025

5 m Class B

1 night at Hobby Farm

Beautiful spot. Clean sanitair. On walking distance there is a really nice pub with excellent food.

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Bob

October 2025

5 m Class B

Weekend Trip to Crooked Willows Farm

Still open this late in the season, with a convivial host. You need to be prepared for the composting loos but they were clean

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marty

September 2025

3 nights at At Goathill Farm

Great quiet, scenic site on the side of a lake, just idyllic. Had a wonderful time de-stressing and will definitely be back.

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Tom

August 2025

5 m Class B

With kids

Weekend Trip to Hincknowle Cider Apple Farm Camping

Great campsite, pitches have a wonderful view, lovely clean showers and toilets. Great barn to shelter from the elements.

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Mark

August 2025

5 m Class B

With pets

Weekend Trip to Crooked Willows Farm

Large site with plenty of space for yourselfs, kept well, quiet location which is perfect for us,, really enjoyed it, will be back. Probably with a fishing rod, beautiful lake.

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Donna

August 2025

6 m Class B

With pets

Weekend Trip to Crooked Willows Farm

Peaceful, relaxing evening. Great value for money, l great wildlife

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andrew

August 2025

5 m Class B

With kids

1 night at Hincknowle Cider Apple Farm Camping

We have stayed in 50+ campsites, we know what we like and this site was amazing. If you like friendly, non-wardened, relaxed, quiet with an outstanding barn and full kitchen facilities. this is the place for you!! Pitches have plenty of space and beautiful surroundings, with lots of wildlife. With cider made from their own apples and sausages made from their own pigs, it’s a real treat! Thanks for an incredible stay - we will be returning.

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Nicholas

August 2025

5 m Class B

With kids

1 night at Hincknowle Cider Apple Farm Camping

A brilliant, peaceful, idyllic place. Terrific barn, with well-equipped kitchen for all to use, makes for a dry and comfortable alternative to the camping stove! The hosts are superbly welcoming. Highly recommend. Lovely cider too.

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anna

August 2025

6 m Class B

1 night at Crooked Willows Farm

Really lovely, very spacious. Nice host and good facilities

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Maxwell

July 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Crooked Willows Farm

Richard is incredibly helpful! If you are looking for a site that allows you to be at one with nature this is it! Beautiful lake onsite too

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Matt

July 2025

6 m Class A

With pets

Weekend Trip to Crooked Willows Farm

Nice and friendly, compost loos are fine. Good local pub and walking trails.

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Alison

June 2025

5 m Class B

Weekend Trip to Hobby Farm

It was a really peaceful site with large well spaced pitches close to Lyme Regis. Pub within walking distance, we didn’t try it and you’d need a torch. Facilities well thought out with access to a fridge as a nice touch. Showers were cold at 6am but too early to ask anyone if this was a one off problem.

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Karen

June 2025

5 m Class B

Weekend Trip to Hincknowle Cider Apple Farm Camping

Really beautiful peaceful campsite with fantastic facilities. We picked pitch 9 with the best views down the valley and across to the woodland. It was so peaceful that all we heard was the birds singing and the wind blowing. Frida was so welcoming and showed us round when we arrived. The field has been left to grow so is full of wildflowers and insects, and the individual campsites are their own mown circle up their own mown track. The toilets and showers are lovely and clean - great hot showers! The indoor area in a barn is a real bonus with tables and chairs, board games, a table tennis table and a dartboard. The kitchen is very well-equipment and in poor weather good for indoor cooking. Eggs, sausages and cider are available for purchase. There is a lovely walk around the farmland including the large apple orchards with gorgeous views along the way. All in all highly recommended.

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Emma

April 2025

3 m Class B

1 night at Hobby Farm

Beautiful, quiet campsite. Big pitches, clean, brilliant facilities and a great night's sleep. I'll definitely be back!

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Denise

March 2025

With pets

Weekend Trip to Hobby Farm

Had a beautiful stay. The hut was clean and well equipped. The shower was a bit lacking but better than nowt. I particularly loved that the hut was enclosed in its own paddock so my dog was contained and I could relax. The bed was comfortable and I slept like a log. Had a visit from a peacock as the sun went down each evening, how cool!