- Beach Camping
Beach camping near Shaftesbury
95% (564) • 172 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Shaftesbury
Haddon Copse Farm
1. Haddon Copse Farm
99%
(49)
16km from Shaftesbury · 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
Camp Hartland
2. Camp Hartland
94%
(66)
39km from Shaftesbury · 40 units
Traditional camping on the Isle of Purbeck with campfires allowed and a pub next door
Pets
Showers
Potable water
from
£25
/ night
Dorset Farm Camping @ Dewflock Farm
3. Dorset Farm Camping @ Dewflock Farm
100%
(21)
39km from Shaftesbury · 12 units
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
Hardyes Countryside Camping
4. Hardyes Countryside Camping
98%
(43)
40km from Shaftesbury · 35 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Camping in a Dorset field between Dorchester and the Jurassic coast.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Showers
from
£25
/ night
Walnut Farm Glamping
5. Walnut Farm Glamping
97%
(39)
45km from Shaftesbury · 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
6. Cider Farm Orchard Campsite
98%
(121)
47km from Shaftesbury · 14 units
Adult-only camping amid the apple blossom of an award-winning cider orchard
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from
£16
/ night
Teddy's Farm
7. Teddy's Farm
99%
(154)
51km from Shaftesbury · 95 units · Tents, Glamping
Family-friendly pop-up camping in the heart of the New Forest.
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£12
/ night
Coppet Hill
8. Coppet Hill
100%
(88)
52km from Shaftesbury · 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
9. Hobby Farm
96%
(45)
52km from Shaftesbury · 16 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
A peaceful, adult-only campsite 10 minutes' from the Jurassic Coast
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£22
/ night
Sweet Hill Farm
10. Sweet Hill Farm
94%
(296)
56km from Shaftesbury · 10 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Simple, almost-wild, seaside camping on the Isle of Portland
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£12
/ night
Brig's Farm
11. Brig's Farm
97%
(157)
57km from Shaftesbury · 21 units · Tents, Glamping
Family camping with campfires near Charmouth, with sea views and a couple of quirky glamping lorries
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£13
/ night
Ninham Country Holidays
12. Ninham Country Holidays
100%
(38)
82km from Shaftesbury · 16 units · Tents, Motorhomes
A stunning, family-friendly campsite on the stunning, family-friendly Isle of Wight
Pets
Electrical hookup
Showers
from
£14
/ night
Woodfire at Westerlands
13. Woodfire at Westerlands
99%
(51)
108km from Shaftesbury · 22 units
A foodie campsite with outdoor feasts, set in the heart of the South Downs
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£22
/ night
Rocombe Valley Retreat
14. Rocombe Valley Retreat
97%
(17)
109km from Shaftesbury · 5 units
Glamping near the English Riviera, with wood-fired hot tubs and coarse fishing lakes
Showers
Campfires
Hot Tub
from
£80
/ night
Fox Wood Campsite - under the oaks
15. Fox Wood Campsite - under the oaks
98%
(48)
122km from Shaftesbury · 21 units · Tents, Glamping
Woodland camping with campfires in the South Downs National Park
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£50
/ night
Berry's Ground Lane Campsite
16. Berry's Ground Lane Campsite
100%
(18)
122km from Shaftesbury · 40 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Wake up to sea air, wide open skies and the sound of nature at this peaceful, wild-style campsite on the North Devon coast. Set on an organic working farm, each spacious field has no more than six pitches, giving you plenty of room to relax, explore and enjoy the incredible coastal views.
Campfires are very much part of the experience. We provide raised firepits to borrow, with logs available to buy on site, making evenings perfect for stargazing, sharing stories and unwinding together around the fire.
The campsite is located just outside the small hamlet of Martinhoe, with direct access to the South West Coast Path for spectacular coastal walks straight from your pitch. A historic Roman beacon sits nearby, and the surrounding farmland is rich in wildlife — deer are often spotted in neighbouring fields, alongside birds of prey and songbirds.
Facilities are simple and low-impact, with a compost toilet and a water point provided. There is no electricity, no showers and no Wi-Fi — a delightfully off-grid setting designed for those who value peace, space and time outdoors.
Spacious, calm and family-friendly, this is an ideal place to slow down, reconnect with nature and enjoy a truly rural coastal escape.
Pets
Campfires
Potable water
from
£24
/ night
Westland Farm
17. Westland Farm
100%
(140)
122km from Shaftesbury · 21 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Camping and glamping on a working farm, with yurts, huts with hot tubs, and simple, spacious, sociable camping pitches
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£13
/ night
South Dean Camping
18. South Dean Camping
98%
(307)
125km from Shaftesbury · 70 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Clifftop camping with epic sea views, right next to Exmoor National Park.
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£35
/ night
Porte Meadows
19. Porte Meadows
90%
(10)
125km from Shaftesbury · 15 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Set on a contractor farm is Porte Meadows. Just on the edge of Exmoor National Park, 10 miles from Woolacombe beach and 12 miles to the busy town of Barnstaple. We are back to basics off grid but with proper toilets and showers, filtered drinking water and waste points. Caravans, campers and tents welcome and there is a pub within walking distance ( just across the road).
Easy to find, no narrow lanes. Storage available.
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£18
/ night
Under the Milky Way
20. Under the Milky Way
100%
(20)
129km from Shaftesbury · 4 units
A charming glamping getaway on the North Devon Heritage Coast near some of the finest beaches in the south-west.
Showers
Campfires
Potable water
from
£127
/ night
95% (564) • 172 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Shaftesbury
Haddon Copse Farm
1. Haddon Copse Farm
99%
(49)
16km from Shaftesbury · 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
Camp Hartland
2. Camp Hartland
94%
(66)
39km from Shaftesbury · 40 units
Traditional camping on the Isle of Purbeck with campfires allowed and a pub next door
Pets
Showers
Potable water
from
£25
/ night
Dorset Farm Camping @ Dewflock Farm
3. Dorset Farm Camping @ Dewflock Farm
100%
(21)
39km from Shaftesbury · 12 units
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
Hardyes Countryside Camping
4. Hardyes Countryside Camping
98%
(43)
40km from Shaftesbury · 35 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Camping in a Dorset field between Dorchester and the Jurassic coast.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Showers
from
£25
/ night
Walnut Farm Glamping
5. Walnut Farm Glamping
97%
(39)
45km from Shaftesbury · 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
6. Cider Farm Orchard Campsite
98%
(121)
47km from Shaftesbury · 14 units
Adult-only camping amid the apple blossom of an award-winning cider orchard
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from
£16
/ night
Teddy's Farm
7. Teddy's Farm
99%
(154)
51km from Shaftesbury · 95 units · Tents, Glamping
Family-friendly pop-up camping in the heart of the New Forest.
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£12
/ night
Coppet Hill
8. Coppet Hill
100%
(88)
52km from Shaftesbury · 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
9. Hobby Farm
96%
(45)
52km from Shaftesbury · 16 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
A peaceful, adult-only campsite 10 minutes' from the Jurassic Coast
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£22
/ night
Sweet Hill Farm
10. Sweet Hill Farm
94%
(296)
56km from Shaftesbury · 10 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Simple, almost-wild, seaside camping on the Isle of Portland
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£12
/ night
Brig's Farm
11. Brig's Farm
97%
(157)
57km from Shaftesbury · 21 units · Tents, Glamping
Family camping with campfires near Charmouth, with sea views and a couple of quirky glamping lorries
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£13
/ night
Ninham Country Holidays
12. Ninham Country Holidays
100%
(38)
82km from Shaftesbury · 16 units · Tents, Motorhomes
A stunning, family-friendly campsite on the stunning, family-friendly Isle of Wight
Pets
Electrical hookup
Showers
from
£14
/ night
Woodfire at Westerlands
13. Woodfire at Westerlands
99%
(51)
108km from Shaftesbury · 22 units
A foodie campsite with outdoor feasts, set in the heart of the South Downs
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£22
/ night
Rocombe Valley Retreat
14. Rocombe Valley Retreat
97%
(17)
109km from Shaftesbury · 5 units
Glamping near the English Riviera, with wood-fired hot tubs and coarse fishing lakes
Showers
Campfires
Hot Tub
from
£80
/ night
Fox Wood Campsite - under the oaks
15. Fox Wood Campsite - under the oaks
98%
(48)
122km from Shaftesbury · 21 units · Tents, Glamping
Woodland camping with campfires in the South Downs National Park
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£50
/ night
Berry's Ground Lane Campsite
16. Berry's Ground Lane Campsite
100%
(18)
122km from Shaftesbury · 40 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Wake up to sea air, wide open skies and the sound of nature at this peaceful, wild-style campsite on the North Devon coast. Set on an organic working farm, each spacious field has no more than six pitches, giving you plenty of room to relax, explore and enjoy the incredible coastal views.
Campfires are very much part of the experience. We provide raised firepits to borrow, with logs available to buy on site, making evenings perfect for stargazing, sharing stories and unwinding together around the fire.
The campsite is located just outside the small hamlet of Martinhoe, with direct access to the South West Coast Path for spectacular coastal walks straight from your pitch. A historic Roman beacon sits nearby, and the surrounding farmland is rich in wildlife — deer are often spotted in neighbouring fields, alongside birds of prey and songbirds.
Facilities are simple and low-impact, with a compost toilet and a water point provided. There is no electricity, no showers and no Wi-Fi — a delightfully off-grid setting designed for those who value peace, space and time outdoors.
Spacious, calm and family-friendly, this is an ideal place to slow down, reconnect with nature and enjoy a truly rural coastal escape.
Pets
Campfires
Potable water
from
£24
/ night
Westland Farm
17. Westland Farm
100%
(140)
122km from Shaftesbury · 21 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Camping and glamping on a working farm, with yurts, huts with hot tubs, and simple, spacious, sociable camping pitches
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£13
/ night
South Dean Camping
18. South Dean Camping
98%
(307)
125km from Shaftesbury · 70 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Clifftop camping with epic sea views, right next to Exmoor National Park.
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£35
/ night
Porte Meadows
19. Porte Meadows
90%
(10)
125km from Shaftesbury · 15 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Set on a contractor farm is Porte Meadows. Just on the edge of Exmoor National Park, 10 miles from Woolacombe beach and 12 miles to the busy town of Barnstaple. We are back to basics off grid but with proper toilets and showers, filtered drinking water and waste points. Caravans, campers and tents welcome and there is a pub within walking distance ( just across the road).
Easy to find, no narrow lanes. Storage available.
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£18
/ night
Under the Milky Way
20. Under the Milky Way
100%
(20)
129km from Shaftesbury · 4 units
A charming glamping getaway on the North Devon Heritage Coast near some of the finest beaches in the south-west.
Showers
Campfires
Potable water
from
£127
/ 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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April
October 2025
Tent
Lovely short walk to the lighthouses and great flat ground for camping. The team were super friendly and helpful when are car battery died!
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Angela
October 2025
4 m Class B
With pets
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!
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Niome
October 2025
With kids
brilliant place to stay, very relaxed there but if you need anything they was there. me and my partner stayed here with our 2 daughters and our dog and it was 100% one of the best places we have been to, great veiws, great facilities. all in all will 100% be staying again and maybe try the other cabins.
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Mark
September 2025
Tent
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.
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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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Hannah
September 2025
5 m car
With kids
A lovely last minute find. The location is good and the facilities great, we will be back 😊
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Dominic
September 2025
Tent
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!
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David
September 2025
Tent
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.
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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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Stuart
August 2025
Tent
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 😊
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Kyle
August 2025
Tent
With kids
Absolutely loved it, such a great spot, amazing vibe, super chill. Can't say a bad word about the place.
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Lucy
August 2025
Tent
With pets
Just what I was looking for :) Beautifully quiet and a stunning view X
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Dani
August 2025
Tent
We had a wonderful time here, with a beautiful seaside view and the added bonus of catching the sunset in a truly special way. The facilities were excellent – clean toilets, hot showers, and the option to buy a bundle of logs and a fire pit, which made the evenings extra enjoyable. It was also nice to have plenty of space between pitches, giving us a relaxed and comfortable stay. Everyone we met was very friendly and helpful, which added to the experience.
The only downside was the mobile network coverage – it only worked when we were close to the facilities, but there was no signal at the pitch itself, so it’s good to be prepared for that. Other than that, everything was perfect. Definitely 5 stars from us.
Thank you, South Dean Camping, for having us – we’re already looking forward to returning!Dani & Alex
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Laura
August 2025
Tent
With pets
Wonderful experience camping at Teddy’s! Huge space, clean facilities, brilliant hot showers, and close to lovely walks and beaches. Highly recommend!
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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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stuart
August 2025
With kids
Had a really nice time at Rocombe Valley Retreat, Elliot was very welcoming on arrival, the bell tent was great and comfortable. The site was quiet and clean and they had a lot of essentials there ready to use in the shared kitchen, including a fridge/freezer to store food in. Wood fired hot tub was a nice treat to top it off.
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