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Dog-friendly camping in Dorset

Name: Dorset
Address: Camping
Rating: 4.6875

Open countrysides and scenic beaches in Dorset provide pet-friendly camping opportunities for all campers and canine companions. For many, Dorset is seen as a quieter alternative to Cornwall, one that may be better suited to easily stressed dogs with the ample number of spacious, private campsites set up in the region. Studland Beach welcomes dogs year-round; however, dogs must remain on lead from May to September. Swanage Beach also allows off-lead walkies and shallow swimming for pups year-round. Many of Dorset's other top spots also welcome dogs, including the infamous Durdle Door arch and beach, arguably the county's most recognisable landmark. Pet-friendly camping and glamping options near the beach typically feature potable water, showers, and a fire ring to warm up wet skin and fur. Moving inland, Puddletown Forest protects over 747 acres of mixed conifer and broadleaf woodland with marked cycling and walking trails for curious canines. While the forest has no camping facilities, several nearby dog-friendly campsites welcome four-legged friends with accommodations like toilets, hot showers, and shared kitchen areas. At Dorset’s southernmost point, campers can explore the Isle of Portland on foot (or paw) to reach sites like Portland Bill Lighthouse and Pulpit Rock. Dog-friendly camping options on the isle include pitches for tents and caravans with potable water, compost toilets, and fire areas. Just remember to follow signs and keep dogs on lead when possible.

94% (1.5K) • 612 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Dorset

Primrose Fields Campsite

1. Primrose Fields Campsite

97%

(272)

Wareham, England · 20 units · Tents, Motorhomes

Back-to-basics camping in a Dorset hay meadow

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Berries Farm Camping

2. Berries Farm Camping

99%

(49)

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: ///lives.grandest.honeybees https://w3w.co/lives.grandest.honeybees) 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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Hardyes Countryside Camping

3. Hardyes Countryside Camping

96%

(52)

Weymouth, England · 35 units · Tents, Motorhomes

Camping in a Dorset field between Dorchester and the Jurassic coast.

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Brig's Farm

4. Brig's Farm

97%

(171)

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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Bredy Farm

5. Bredy Farm

89%

(77)

Bridport, England · 31 units · Tents, Motorhomes

Back-to-basics camping on a Dorset farm with a party vibe at weekends

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Crooked Willows Farm

6. Crooked Willows Farm

91%

(38)

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

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

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Snelling Farm Campsite

7. Snelling Farm Campsite

99%

(160)

Wareham, England · 70 units · Tents, Motorhomes

An amazingly green, natural feel and care-free atmosphere near the Dorset coast

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Holyrood Farm Campsite

8. Holyrood Farm Campsite

98%

(41)

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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Sopley Farm Camping

9. Sopley Farm Camping

100%

(6)

Christchurch, England · 15 units · Tents, Motorhomes

Our camping field is set on the grounds of a pick your own fruit and veg farm, we have acess to one end of the lake, views over it and plenty of nature. There is a small kids play and picnic tables at the farm shop and bakery. Our pods and huts are dotted around the lake shore and some in small private clearings. Situated on the edge of the New Forrest National Park and within 20 minutes of the beaches of Christchurch. There is easy access to walking and cycling. With plenty of good pubs and restaurants, some withing walking distance of the site. The farm itself is home to a farm shop and delicious bakery. So you can easily garb a coffee and pastries for breakfast. Or some local farm produce. Walking around the lake is reserved for those who wish to book our huts or pods on the lakeside to preserve their privacy and tranquility of the lake and it's nature.

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Haywards Bridge Farm

10. Haywards Bridge Farm

83%

(18)

Shillingstone,, England · 99 units · Tents, Motorhomes

We are a Riverside Wild Camp site. A five acre small until recently growing sustainable vegetables and wild flowers, hosting camping and events, nestled beneath Hambledon Hillfort on the bank of the Stour. We have access to the North Dorset trailway at our entrance, our neighbours are the North Dorset Railway, a museum, cafe and soon to be working line, all under preservation and within 50 yards walk, the mighty Hambledon hill is a great trek with breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside, for those looking to relax Bournemouth and Weymouth beaches are less than 30 miles, for shoppers Salisbury to the East or Bath just over an hour to the North, there really is something for everyone!

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Southover Woods Wild Camping

11. Southover Woods Wild Camping

95%

(108)

Dorchester, England · 10 units · Tents, Glamping

Nearly wild camping in a vast Dorset woodland

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Charisworth Farm

12. Charisworth Farm

98%

(108)

Blandford, England · 11 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping

A spacious campsite in a traditional parkland setting, with campfires allowed and farm animals to meet

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Sweet Hill Farm

13. Sweet Hill Farm

94%

(328)

Isle Of Portland, England · 10 units · Tents, Motorhomes

Simple, almost-wild, seaside camping on the Isle of Portland

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Picnic table

The Dorset Hideaway

14. The Dorset Hideaway

82%

(11)

Bridport, England · 6 units · Tents, Motorhomes

Rural family run site in the heart of the Dorset country side just a couple miles from the Jurassic coast.

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Andrea's Farm Breaks Bell Tent

15. Andrea's Farm Breaks Bell Tent

97%

(19)

Corfe Castle, England · 1 unit

A bell tent on a Dorset farm campsite with views of Corfe Castle

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Brickyard Farm Camping

16. Brickyard Farm Camping

Shaftesbury, England · 1 unit

Brickyard Farm Camping is a family-run wild site, round about two minutes’ drive from Shaftesbury in Dorset. It’s also only 20 minutes from the A303, making a convenient stop enroute to Devon and Cornwall. Welcoming families, couples and solo travellers, the spacious level meadow has mown pitches and is protected from the elements by hedges and mature trees. This campsite offers a true back-to-basics experience. Firepits are available to rent, and you can purchase wood on site to show the kids how to build a campfire under a star-filled sky. Your booking here also includes free membership for the Wanderlust Camping Club, which also covers future stays at a variety of eco-friendly UK retreats. It’s only 20 minutes’ walk up the hill into Shaftesbury town centre, with its handy supermarkets, traditional pubs, cafés, boutiques, artisan bakeries (check out Saturday pop-up bakery at The Grosvenor Arms) and numerous antique shops. Brickyard Farm is also pretty much next-door to the Gillingham and Shaftesbury Show Field, so it’s a handy spot to pitch up when visiting one of the many annual events.

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Flowerdew Farm

17. Flowerdew Farm

100%

(18)

Bridport, England · 14 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping

Bell tents and camping with alpacas near Dorset’s Jurassic Coast

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Innisfree Eco Camping

18. Innisfree Eco Camping

75%

(4)

Wimborne, England · 5 units

Innisfree eco campsite is run by Jo and Tommy. We have always camped and continue to. Finding "our type" of campsite is always a challenge. We wanted to create a campsite that we would like to stay at. For us, that means relaxed, natural basic facilities, room to run, and a small campfire in the evening. No bar, no one testing their new Bluetooth speaker. We classify ourselves as an eco campsite as we aim to minimise our impact on our local and global environment. To these ends, we run a composting toilet to minimize water usage, allow grasses to grow long in between pitches in order to help insects and birds, offer recycling encourage our customers to recycle as much as possible. We have a selection of bins, glass, paper, tins, plastics, and food. If you have suggestions on further improvements, we would love to hear them. We have six tent pitches, well spaced out. Each pitch can take 2 family-sized tents. If you arrive by bike or on foot, we will always find room for you, but booking is advised for all other users.

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Bridgewood Camping - Woodland camps

19. Bridgewood Camping - Woodland camps

98%

(47)

Sherborne, England · 4 units · Tents, Glamping

Nearly wild woodland camping in Dorset

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North End Farm

20. North End Farm

94%

(8)

Bridport, England · 3 units

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)..

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Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community

Chris

1 week ago

Tent

2 nights at Bridgewood Camping - Woodland camps

Paul and Sarah where great hosts. Accommodating and friendly. Beautiful woodland location. We chose an isolated pitch and felt like we were camping in our own wood. Add to that there is a great pub (Venison faggots recommended) 10 min walk away.

Mike

1 week ago

Tent

Weekend Trip to Bridgewood Camping - Woodland camps

We've done a few of these woodlands camp pitches on Hipcamp now and this one is an instant favourite. It's the attention to detail that really shines here. There's fresh eggs and local honey from the site to buy, leaflets and info given at arrival, even a map to walk to the local pub. We were met on arrival and shown round on foot (first time meeting a site owner in 6 trips) - even the loos had little fairy lights in them! Paul & Sarah were super responsive to all queries we had. We stayed in a cute little clearing called Elderwood which was large and sunny with a picnic bench and our own loos (as the other pitch was empty) We was the only people on site so I can't speak to the isolation very much but pitches are spaced enough I don't think you'd be bothered by anyone else. The wood also had fairly good 5G signal - which is by no means a deal breaker but if you work remote, like me, being able to travel up at lunch time and finish my work week amongst nature was a cherry on top. On top of that, it's really reasonably priced. Hard to give this site anything less than a 10 to be honest.

Dean

2 weeks ago

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Hardyes Countryside Camping

Great camping spot with beautiful views, tucked away in the hills, but close to so many great places… Weymouth, lime Regis, bridport etc Shower, toilet and cleaning station clean and does the job! Chris and staff are very welcoming and can’t wait to return!

Clare

2 weeks ago

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Haywards Bridge Farm

Very relaxing. Lovely space. Clean, quiet and a brilliant location

Sean

2 weeks ago

7 m Class A

With pets

Weekend Trip to Haywards Bridge Farm

We had a great weekend in a simple quiet camp there was a clean toilet and drinking water the train station and cafe is so close and lovely yo have a look round. CoOp it very convenient too Thank you very much for a lovely place to spend the weekend we will be seeing you again

Synergy

2 weeks ago

Tent

Weekend Trip to Primrose Fields Campsite

We stayed as part of a group and had such a lovely experience. The campsite was happy for us to pitch together, which made the whole stay even more enjoyable. The staff were incredibly friendly, welcoming and supportive throughout. The site was clean and well maintained, with a real focus on safety. We particularly appreciated how seriously the team took the risk of wildfires, with water butts and buckets readily available throughout the campsite. The showers were clean and had lovely hot water, which was a definite bonus after a day at Lulworth Cove. We absolutely loved our stay and would happily recommend Primrose Fields to others. A friendly, clean and well-organised campsite with a great atmosphere. We’ll definitely be back! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Synergy

2 weeks ago

Tent

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Primrose Fields Campsite

We stayed as part of a group and had such a lovely experience. The campsite was happy for us to pitch together, which made the whole stay even more enjoyable. The staff were incredibly friendly, welcoming and supportive throughout. The site was clean and well maintained, with a real focus on safety. We particularly appreciated how seriously the team took the risk of wildfires, with water butts and buckets readily available throughout the campsite. The showers were clean and had lovely hot water, which was a definite bonus after a day a Lulworth Cove paddleboarding. We absolutely loved our stay and would happily recommend Primrose Fields to others. A friendly, clean and well-organised campsite with a great atmosphere. We’ll definitely be back! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Alex

2 weeks ago

6 m campervan

3 nights at Primrose Fields Campsite

I stayed for three nights, toilets were clean, very little noise at night, night sky was unbelievable, such a great place to see the stars. Showers were good as well, host was amazing, really friendly.

Michael

2 weeks ago

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Berries Farm Camping

Lovely site, clean toilets and showers. Excellent location for Lyme. Would definitely return.

leah

2 weeks ago

Tent

Weekend Trip to Berries Farm Camping

Great campsite and lovely views! Relaxing weekend and cute sheep

Polly

2 weeks ago

6 m campervan

With kids

3 nights at Snelling Farm Campsite

Great site, especially for kids. It was very sociable for them with the straw bale slide and swings.

Josh

2 weeks ago

Tent

2 nights at Bridgewood Camping - Woodland camps

Such a magical and beautiful campsite. Nestled within a small private woodland you feel like you're in another world. Quiet, serene and private with everything you need for an off grid getaway. The hosts were incredible and took us on a tour of the site. As we were the only ones staying at this time we got the pick of what we felt was the best spot. (You'll have to find out when you go) The site was operating a no fire rule as was the Devon county rules at the time of our stay due to the threat of wildfires, however there would have been firewood and kindling for sale in the little honesty shack. On offer were freshly laid eggs from the hosts, leaflets for the local area, and all the local wildlife to look out for. The site features large plots and most use a communal compost toilet and solar shower bags. These were clean and easy to operate and no hassle at all. If you want secluded and private woodland in a magical setting then look no further. One of the best campsites we've ever stayed at and will be recommending to all our friends. Thanks again for a wonderful stay!!

Louise

2 weeks ago

Tent

With pets

2 nights at The Dorset Hideaway

The Dorset Hideaway was brilliant! Very clean facilities, flat pitches with loads of space. The rural location was amazing for stargazing! Approx 20 minutes drive to Lyme Regis.

Eva

2 weeks ago

Tent

1 night at Primrose Fields Campsite

I really enjoyed staying at Primrose Fields Campsite. The site was a quiet place and the host, Christina, was very helpful.

Justin

2 weeks ago

Tent

With pets

2 nights at Southover Woods Wild Camping

Really relaxing and peaceful place to camp very private would definitely recommend this place for getting away for a break with the family or friends

Ganesh

3 weeks ago

Tent

Group trip

1 night at Primrose Fields Campsite

I loved the camping there. Owner was very nice.I would love to go again there for camping

Naomi

3 weeks ago

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Primrose Fields Campsite

Peaceful and lovely woodland to walk in directly from site. Kids loved being free, safe and slow site. Amazing stargazing

Jacob

3 weeks ago

Tent

Weekend Trip to Primrose Fields Campsite

Lovely campsite great showers and toilets and very friendly hosts would recommend

Mathieu

3 weeks ago

6 m campervan

With kids

Weekend Trip to Primrose Fields Campsite

Very nice host Giant field Lost of space Warm showers Every thing clean Go there !

Mark

3 weeks ago

Tent

Weekend Trip to Primrose Fields Campsite

Christine and Scott are so helpful! Its a lovely basic campsite. The port-a-loo toilets are cleaned regularly. The showers have a good pressure and each cubical has a spacious private place to change with some little shelves to keep your clothes dry. There is fresh running drinking water available. The loos could benefit from a little PIR light or something...just for a little glow while you are in there in the dark (saves holding a torch). Overall a really lovely, friendly place to have a little break ☺️