Campsites for hikers near Dorchester

95% (1.8K) • 773 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Dorchester

Dorset Farm Camping @ Dewflock Farm

1. Dorset Farm Camping @ Dewflock Farm

100%

(21)

2.8km from Dorchester · 12 units

Shepherd's huts and bell tents on the farm with a prime location between historic Dorchester and seaside Weymouth

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from

£90

/ night

Hardyes Countryside Camping

2. Hardyes Countryside Camping

98%

(43)

8.4km from Dorchester · 35 units · Tents, Motorhomes

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

Pets

Electrical hookup

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from

£25

/ night

Southover Wood and Camping

3. Southover Wood and Camping

95%

(100)

9.7km from Dorchester · 18 units · Tents, Glamping

Nearly wild camping in a vast Dorset woodland

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£12

/ night

Frome Meadow Campsite

4. Frome Meadow Campsite

93%

(167)

11km from Dorchester · 114 units

A magical riverside retreat near Dorset’s Jurassic Coast

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£14

/ night

Snelling Farm Campsite

5. Snelling Farm Campsite

99%

(140)

12km from Dorchester · 70 units · Tents, Motorhomes

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

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£20

/ night

Flowerdew Farm

6. Flowerdew Farm

100%

(18)

16km from Dorchester · 23 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping

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

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£27

/ night

Bridgewood Camping - Woodland camps

7. Bridgewood Camping - Woodland camps

97%

(33)

18km from Dorchester · 5 units · Tents, Glamping

Nearly wild woodland camping in Dorset

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£30

/ night

Charisworth Farm

8. Charisworth Farm

97%

(99)

20km from Dorchester · 37 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping

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

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£24

/ night

Benville Manor Camping

9. Benville Manor Camping

98%

(24)

21km from Dorchester · 15 units · Tents, Motorhomes

We set up our campsite to be a unique place where guests could be as close to nature as possible, while retaining some of the basic comforts of home. Think wildflower meadow with hot showers! We've gone for ultimate peace and tranquility, with a very limited number of pitches mown into the wildflowers with lots of space between. Our remote site is far from roads or light pollution, making for serene starry nights around the firepit. The camping meadow is bordered by woodlands, a small nature reserve, and the gardens of a stunning Tudor manor house, all of which you're free to explore. Nestled in a remote and picturesque corner of West Dorset, the campsite is within easy reach of some of the South West's most stunning spots, from world-famous fossil beaches to neolithic hill-forts.

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from

£13

/ night

Sweet Hill Farm

10. Sweet Hill Farm

94%

(296)

21km from Dorchester · 10 units · Tents, Motorhomes

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

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from

£12

/ night

Haddon Copse Farm

11. Haddon Copse Farm

99%

(49)

21km from Dorchester · 11 units · Tents, Glamping

Simple camping and glamping in an unspoilt location with glorious views of the Dorset Downs

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from

£14

/ night

Walnut Farm Glamping

12. Walnut Farm Glamping

97%

(39)

21km from Dorchester · 8 units

Cosy en-suite yurts with acres of space, campfires, a hot tub and wild swimming on site.

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from

£116

/ night

Cider Farm Orchard Campsite

13. Cider Farm Orchard Campsite

98%

(121)

23km from Dorchester · 14 units

Adult-only camping amid the apple blossom of an award-winning cider orchard

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from

£16

/ night

Camp Hartland

14. Camp Hartland

94%

(66)

25km from Dorchester · 40 units

Traditional camping on the Isle of Purbeck with campfires allowed and a pub next door

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from

£25

/ night

Coppet Hill

15. Coppet Hill

100%

(88)

28km from Dorchester · 18 units · Tents, Glamping

Wildlife-friendly camping and glamping with private loos at each pitch, 15 minutes' drive from the coast

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from

£65

/ night

Hobby Farm

16. Hobby Farm

96%

(45)

28km from Dorchester · 16 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping

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

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from

£22

/ night

Farrs Meadow

17. Farrs Meadow

96%

(141)

32km from Dorchester · 31 units · Tents, Glamping

A charming Dorset campsite overlooking the Stour Valley and a short walk from both the river and the market town of Wimborne Minster

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from

£35

/ night

Wytch Wood Camping

18. Wytch Wood Camping

99%

(86)

34km from Dorchester · 21 units · Tents, Motorhomes

A small, quiet, eco-friendly campsite on a working sheep farm

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from

£16

/ night

Brig's Farm

19. Brig's Farm

97%

(157)

34km from Dorchester · 21 units · Tents, Glamping

Family camping with campfires near Charmouth, with sea views and a couple of quirky glamping lorries

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from

£13

/ night

Holyrood Farm Campsite

20. Holyrood Farm Campsite

97%

(33)

98%

(24)

21km from Dorchester · 15 units · Tents, Motorhomes

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£13

/ night

Sweet Hill Farm

10. Sweet Hill Farm

94%

(296)

21km from Dorchester · 10 units · Tents, Motorhomes

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

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Campfires

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from

£12

/ night

Haddon Copse Farm

11. Haddon Copse Farm

99%

(49)

21km from Dorchester · 11 units · Tents, Glamping

Simple camping and glamping in an unspoilt location with glorious views of the Dorset Downs

Campfires

Showers

Potable water

from

£14

/ night

Walnut Farm Glamping

12. Walnut Farm Glamping

97%

(39)

21km from Dorchester · 8 units

Cosy en-suite yurts with acres of space, campfires, a hot tub and wild swimming on site.

Pets

Showers

Campfires

from

£116

/ night

Cider Farm Orchard Campsite

13. Cider Farm Orchard Campsite

98%

(121)

23km from Dorchester · 14 units

Adult-only camping amid the apple blossom of an award-winning cider orchard

Campfires

Showers

Potable water

from

£16

/ night

Camp Hartland

14. Camp Hartland

94%

(66)

25km from Dorchester · 40 units

Traditional camping on the Isle of Purbeck with campfires allowed and a pub next door

Pets

Showers

Potable water

from

£25

/ night

Coppet Hill

15. Coppet Hill

100%

(88)

28km from Dorchester · 18 units · Tents, Glamping

Wildlife-friendly camping and glamping with private loos at each pitch, 15 minutes' drive from the coast

Campfires

Showers

Potable water

from

£65

/ night

Hobby Farm

16. Hobby Farm

96%

(45)

28km from Dorchester · 16 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping

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

Pets

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from

£22

/ night

Farrs Meadow

17. Farrs Meadow

96%

(141)

32km from Dorchester · 31 units · Tents, Glamping

A charming Dorset campsite overlooking the Stour Valley and a short walk from both the river and the market town of Wimborne Minster

Pets

Campfires

Showers

from

£35

/ night

Wytch Wood Camping

18. Wytch Wood Camping

99%

(86)

34km from Dorchester · 21 units · Tents, Motorhomes

A small, quiet, eco-friendly campsite on a working sheep farm

Pets

Campfires

Showers

from

£16

/ night

Brig's Farm

19. Brig's Farm

97%

(157)

34km from Dorchester · 21 units · Tents, Glamping

Family camping with campfires near Charmouth, with sea views and a couple of quirky glamping lorries

Pets

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from

£13

/ night

Holyrood Farm Campsite

20. Holyrood Farm Campsite

97%

(33)

36km from Dorchester · 50 units · Tents, Motorhomes

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£25

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Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community

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.

April

October 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Sweet Hill Farm

Lovely short walk to the lighthouses and great flat ground for camping. The team were super friendly and helpful when are car battery died!

Angela

October 2025

4 m Class B

With pets

Weekend Trip to Sweet Hill Farm

I have always loved Sweet Hill Farm. It’s a lovely relaxed campsite with sea views and amazing walks nearby. Also, being able to have a camp fire is fantastic. The showers are brilliant too. The only disappointment for me this year is that the compost loos have been replaced with horrible portaloos! Please bring back compost loos, they are so much nicer!

Mark

September 2025

Tent

1 night at Sweet Hill Farm

This was my first time camping here and I will definitely return again. Whilst SatNav got me most of the way, the directions on Hipcamp made the last little bit of the journey much easier. I was welcomed warmly at the well-stocked little cafe, and given a map to show my how to get to the field I pitched in. The tracks on-site are full of large potholes - so definitely something to be mindful of, especially if you have extremely low-suspension on your car! However, take it slow and easy and all is well here. I had the most amazing view, from where I pitched up, over to Portland Bill lighthouse. Both sunset and sunrise were stunning. Facilities here are extremely basic - but it’s enough for those that simply need to get away from life for a while and sleep under the stars without all the creature comforts of home. Of course, there is a place for being able to have all the mod-cons available, but this is camping the way it should be done! I wasn’t here long enough to speak to any of the other campers, but everyone seemed relaxed and there was no loud music or anything played into the night, meaning I could drift to sleep easily enough at the end of the day. Thank you all.

Sam

September 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Cider Farm Orchard Campsite

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 :)

Nick

September 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Farrs Meadow

David was an amazing host, extremely helpful and gave excellent advice. Facilities are not luxurious but erfectly adequate and what you want from a remotr campsite. Even though the wind blew hard we were well protected.

Chazza

September 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Cider Farm Orchard Campsite

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.

Dominic

September 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Sweet Hill Farm

What a great experience! The staff were very friendly and accommodating with an amazing ray of amenities. The showers are basic but really clean and hot, lovely! Such good value for money I would highly recommend this campsite! Thanks guys!

David

September 2025

Tent

2 nights at Sweet Hill Farm

This was my first time ever camping and I had a great time at this site, it's the perfect mix of rural, real camping with local amenities near enough especially for someone doing camping for the first time. Located right near the coast, it's a beautiful view, excellent facilities including showers and cafe. The only downside is that when I did arrive in the evening there was no one to greet us, even though the cafe should've been open at that time but other than that no complaints, wonderful hosts and would definitely go again.

Dave

September 2025

Tent

5 nights at Haddon Copse Farm

Loved staying here for 5 nights. The views are amazing, the limited pitches mean that everyone has private space and you don’t feel on top of each other. The bathrooms and washing facilities are great and the sun heated water was always perfect temperature. Something to make it feel even more private would be to really encourage meadow flowers or longer grass between the pitches to allow the private paths to each tent to feel extra special and allow for the space to feel even more private and hidden from the other tents. A hidden gem!

andrew

August 2025

Tent

With kids

3 nights at Snelling Farm Campsite

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.

With different options for camping on site, there were plenty of choices for a stay at Haddon Copse.

Felix

August 2025

Tent

5 nights at Haddon Copse Farm

Lovely small campsite with a very generous flat pitch for our tent. We had a wonderful stay with lovely walks along the stour and close to Sherborne and Shaftesbury which are picturesque little towns. Amenities were good with hot showers and washing up area. We did not take advantage of the organic food available to buy, but a very nice touch. Would definitely return for another stay.

Sarah

August 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Farrs Meadow

Great campsite, friendly owner! We stayed a couple of weeks ago, and have already returned since, and plan to again in a few weeks. Great location. Highly recommend 👌🏼

Sean

August 2025

Tent

With kids

1 night at Brig's Farm

Quiet, lovely place. Very off grid. Nice toilets and showers. Good recycling and bins. Great location.

Sam

August 2025

Tent

2 nights at Cider Farm Orchard Campsite

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’

Joana

August 2025

With kids

3 nights at Walnut Farm Glamping

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.

Carree

August 2025

5 m Class B

With kids

Weekend Trip to Snelling Farm Campsite

Fantastic campsite, heavenly amount of space, great atmosphere and brilliant facilities 😊👍

Stuart

August 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Camp Hartland

Lovely site, 3 open fields to just choose your spot. Eco loos and 2 bathrooms, had to wait a few minutes at times but not an issue. Great cafe on site with very friendly staff. We walked along the old tram line and the river walk into Wareham which was beautiful and it’s an easy 15 minute walk to the pub for dinner. Will definitely be back next August 😊

Kyle

August 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Camp Hartland

Absolutely loved it, such a great spot, amazing vibe, super chill. Can't say a bad word about the place.

The landscape around the campsite was really beautiful, which made for a great place to sit and enjoy the scenery or as a base to explore the surrounding countryside.

Duncan

August 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Holyrood Farm Campsite

Fantastic views over the valley. Clean toilet and showers. It was lovely and quiet and we could fully relax and unwind. A short walk into Shaftesbury where there are plenty of pubs and places to eat. We had a great time and will be back.