- Camping with Hiking
Campsites for hikers near Shaftesbury
96% (1.8K) • 668 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Shaftesbury
Holyrood Farm Campsite
1. Holyrood Farm Campsite
97%
(33)
1km from Shaftesbury · 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.
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£25
/ night
Haddon Copse Farm
2. 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
Marshwood Farm Camping
3. Marshwood Farm Camping
100%
(53)
17km from Shaftesbury · 15 units · Tents, Glamping
Quiet, family-friendly camping and glamping on a farm in rolling Wiltshire countryside
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from
£12
/ night
Charisworth Farm
4. Charisworth Farm
97%
(99)
21km from Shaftesbury · 37 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
A spacious campsite in a traditional parkland setting, with campfires allowed and farm animals to meet
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£24
/ night
Bridgewood Camping - Woodland camps
5. Bridgewood Camping - Woodland camps
97%
(33)
25km from Shaftesbury · 5 units · Tents, Glamping
Nearly wild woodland camping in Dorset
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£30
/ night
Farrs Meadow
6. Farrs Meadow
96%
(141)
26km from Shaftesbury · 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
Camping in Nature at Vallis Veg
7. Camping in Nature at Vallis Veg
99%
(148)
28km from Shaftesbury · 15 units
Back-to-basics, natural camping with campfires encouraged and easy walks to the local attractions in Frome
Campfires
Potable water
from
£20
/ night
Southover Wood and Camping
8. Southover Wood and Camping
95%
(100)
31km from Shaftesbury · 18 units · Tents, Glamping
Nearly wild camping in a vast Dorset woodland
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£12
/ night
Croft Cottage Camping
9. Croft Cottage Camping
98%
(80)
32km from Shaftesbury · 12 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Small-time camping with a family-friendly buzz, a walk away from the beautiful New Forest
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
from
£32
/ night
Harry's Meadow
10. Harry's Meadow
97%
(73)
32km from Shaftesbury · 63 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Back-to-basics camping with campfires in a spacious wildflower meadow, set on a beautiful New Forest estate
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£31
/ night
Harry's Field New Forest
11. Harry's Field New Forest
92%
(60)
32km from Shaftesbury · 63 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Family-friendly, traditional New Forest camping with a pub next door and footpaths leading directly from the gateway
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£32
/ night
Tom's Field (New Forest)
12. Tom's Field (New Forest)
99%
(44)
33km from Shaftesbury · 40 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Small, family-run camping in the New Forest National Park, brought about by popular demand
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£35
/ night
Romantic Country Glamping
13. Romantic Country Glamping
92%
(12)
33km from Shaftesbury · 2 units
A pair of self-contained glamping getaways in Wiltshire
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from
£110
/ night
Frome Meadow Campsite
14. Frome Meadow Campsite
93%
(167)
33km from Shaftesbury · 114 units
A magical riverside retreat near Dorset’s Jurassic Coast
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£14
/ night
Snelling Farm Campsite
15. Snelling Farm Campsite
99%
(140)
34km from Shaftesbury · 70 units · Tents, Motorhomes
An amazingly green, natural feel and care-free atmosphere near the Dorset coast
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£20
/ night
Fernwood Glamping (New Forest)
16. Fernwood Glamping (New Forest)
100%
(21)
35km from Shaftesbury · 2 units
Secluded, peaceful glamping on the edge of the New Forest
Showers
Campfires
Potable water
from
£80
/ night
Benville Manor Camping
17. Benville Manor Camping
98%
(24)
38km from Shaftesbury · 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.
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£13
/ night
Paddington Farm
18. Paddington Farm
93%
(29)
38km from Shaftesbury · 20 units · Tents, Motorhomes
A simple campsite at the foot of Glastonbury Tor
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£24
/ night
Camp Hartland
19. 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
20. 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
96% (1.8K) • 668 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Shaftesbury
Holyrood Farm Campsite
1. Holyrood Farm Campsite
97%
(33)
1km from Shaftesbury · 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.
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£25
/ night
Haddon Copse Farm
2. 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
Marshwood Farm Camping
3. Marshwood Farm Camping
100%
(53)
17km from Shaftesbury · 15 units · Tents, Glamping
Quiet, family-friendly camping and glamping on a farm in rolling Wiltshire countryside
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from
£12
/ night
Charisworth Farm
4. Charisworth Farm
97%
(99)
21km from Shaftesbury · 37 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
A spacious campsite in a traditional parkland setting, with campfires allowed and farm animals to meet
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£24
/ night
Bridgewood Camping - Woodland camps
5. Bridgewood Camping - Woodland camps
97%
(33)
25km from Shaftesbury · 5 units · Tents, Glamping
Nearly wild woodland camping in Dorset
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£30
/ night
Farrs Meadow
6. Farrs Meadow
96%
(141)
26km from Shaftesbury · 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
Camping in Nature at Vallis Veg
7. Camping in Nature at Vallis Veg
99%
(148)
28km from Shaftesbury · 15 units
Back-to-basics, natural camping with campfires encouraged and easy walks to the local attractions in Frome
Campfires
Potable water
from
£20
/ night
Southover Wood and Camping
8. Southover Wood and Camping
95%
(100)
31km from Shaftesbury · 18 units · Tents, Glamping
Nearly wild camping in a vast Dorset woodland
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£12
/ night
Croft Cottage Camping
9. Croft Cottage Camping
98%
(80)
32km from Shaftesbury · 12 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Small-time camping with a family-friendly buzz, a walk away from the beautiful New Forest
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
from
£32
/ night
Harry's Meadow
10. Harry's Meadow
97%
(73)
32km from Shaftesbury · 63 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Back-to-basics camping with campfires in a spacious wildflower meadow, set on a beautiful New Forest estate
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£31
/ night
Harry's Field New Forest
11. Harry's Field New Forest
92%
(60)
32km from Shaftesbury · 63 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Family-friendly, traditional New Forest camping with a pub next door and footpaths leading directly from the gateway
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£32
/ night
Tom's Field (New Forest)
12. Tom's Field (New Forest)
99%
(44)
33km from Shaftesbury · 40 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Small, family-run camping in the New Forest National Park, brought about by popular demand
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£35
/ night
Romantic Country Glamping
13. Romantic Country Glamping
92%
(12)
33km from Shaftesbury · 2 units
A pair of self-contained glamping getaways in Wiltshire
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from
£110
/ night
Frome Meadow Campsite
14. Frome Meadow Campsite
93%
(167)
33km from Shaftesbury · 114 units
A magical riverside retreat near Dorset’s Jurassic Coast
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£14
/ night
Snelling Farm Campsite
15. Snelling Farm Campsite
99%
(140)
34km from Shaftesbury · 70 units · Tents, Motorhomes
An amazingly green, natural feel and care-free atmosphere near the Dorset coast
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£20
/ night
Fernwood Glamping (New Forest)
16. Fernwood Glamping (New Forest)
100%
(21)
35km from Shaftesbury · 2 units
Secluded, peaceful glamping on the edge of the New Forest
Showers
Campfires
Potable water
from
£80
/ night
Benville Manor Camping
17. Benville Manor Camping
98%
(24)
38km from Shaftesbury · 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.
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£13
/ night
Paddington Farm
18. Paddington Farm
93%
(29)
38km from Shaftesbury · 20 units · Tents, Motorhomes
A simple campsite at the foot of Glastonbury Tor
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£24
/ night
Camp Hartland
19. 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
20. 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
Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
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Sarah
January 2026
3 nights at Romantic Country Glamping
Absolute perfection! Everything anyone could need and fantastic hosts. Warm and snug even during freezing temperatures. Cannot wait to return.
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Nick
September 2025
Tent
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.
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Lewis
September 2025
Tent
The campsite/farm is beautiful, peaceful.
We even asked Catherine to stay longer.
Excellent facilities and a wonderful experience
Would recommend to all my friends and family
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Dave
September 2025
Tent
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!
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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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Felix
August 2025
Tent
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.
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Sarah
August 2025
Tent
With pets
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 👌🏼
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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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Damian
August 2025
Tent
With kids
This was good trip. The campsite is large and open so you can pick any spot you like. There is a place for a campfire in the middle of the field with some seats. There is drinking water on site and the toilets are very decent with toilet paper and soap provided. There is a shop where u can get wood, vegies, cold drinks and other bits (soft drinks only) The staff running the site are very friendly. There is showers on site with hot water and fairly good pressure. There is lots of green fields and a few local attractions. We did the Glastonbury Tor. I recommend doing it in the evening when the sun goes down. Be careful tho, it's quite steep so wear good shoes. On the farm itself you can see rabbits, lamas and goats. If you walk up the hill a bit you might see larga large herd of bulls who turned out to be very friendly (if you feed them some grass, but be careful, it's a bull). We were also lucky to see army planes and helicopters doing a very low fly by above the camping site. Very impressive. Overall we had a good time and it was a cheap little holiday.
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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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Duncan
August 2025
Tent
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.
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Ieva
August 2025
Tent
With kids
Both me and my son absolutely loved our mini getaway, the campsite is such a hidden gem. You can travel by foot in the nearby area if you follow the public footpath as you leave the campsite, plenty of cafes, pubs and shops which is great!
Also fire pits and wood available which is always a bonus, highly recommend this campsite to everyone and will be returning 😊
Jason was super helpful upon arrival too. Thanks for having us!
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Caroline
August 2025
5 m Class B
With pets
Bill and Helen are so lovely and accommodating. A very ebullient and energetic couple. They rallied all the campers together on our last night to play volleyball as the site was closing for the season the next day. There’s a volleyball and badminton net in the middle of the field with rackets etc supplied if you just want a fun knock up. There pitch sizes are great are really generously spaced out. Loved the llamas and the fresh hen eggs that Helen left out for grabs one morning.! Couldn’t fault this place. We will be back.
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Steven
August 2025
Tent
Beautiful site and wonderful hosts. Such a relaxing place to stay with pitches nicely far apart. Very private and peaceful. Thank you!
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Hubert
August 2025
With kids
I had the most amazing camping experience here after not camping for 10 years, and it couldn’t have been better! 🏕️ The view is absolutely stunning, and the bell tent was a great size – clean, comfortable, and really cosy. The toilets and showers are quite basic, but honestly perfect for this kind of stay.
The host was super helpful with excellent communication throughout, which made everything easy and stress-free. I especially loved the firepit, and wood was available, which made the evenings extra special. 🔥✨
Overall, this place exceeded my expectations and gave me the perfect return to camping. Highly recommended!
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August 2025
5 m Class B
With kids
Paddington farm is amazing, such a beautiful place with a great ethos and purpose, met some truly lovely people, facilities were brilliant, will be returning ❤️
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Stuart
August 2025
Tent
With kids
David was a super friendly host and the site was in a beautiful setting. Nothing was too much trouble, and there was plenty of space on the pitches. Location wise, you couldn’t ask for anything better. You could have been in the middle of nowhere, but Wimborne is a 20 minute walk away!
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Helen
August 2025
Tent
With pets
Lovely peaceful woodland camping among nature. Personal touches dotted around the campsite were great, and fab local instructions to the pub and nearby walks where we spotted a trio of deer hopping through the fields!
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Paul
August 2025
Tent
With kids
Simple, low impact camping in quiet woods.
Spacious enough for our 4 person tent, plenty of shelter, safe for open fire during this really dry weather. We were left alone by the site team. Beautiful area with good access to beaches, interesting settlements and good river for swimming.
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