Campsites in Dorset
We list 166 places to camp in Dorset: 101 campsites, 58 caravan sites and 7 for both tents and caravans, from OpenStreetMap.
In Dorset there are 59 beaches and 7 motorhome-accessible waste points (OpenStreetMap).
- Places to camp
- 166
- Caravan sites
- 58
- Dog-friendly, confirmed
- 27
- Beaches
- 59
- Motorhome waste points, confirmed accessible
- 7
- LPG autogas pumps (vehicles)
- 1
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Campsites in Dorset
Best-documented first. 166 places to camp, page 1 of 7.
Campsite
Highlands End
Nearest: beach 450 m, pub 200 m, shop 250 m, waste point 100 m
- Tents
- Caravans
- Hook-up
- Dogs allowed
Campsite
Eweleaze Farm
Nearest: beach 450 m, pub 1.3 km, shop 950 m, waste point 9.7 km
- Tents
- Dogs allowed
- Toilets
- Showers
Campsite
Corfe Castle Dorset Camping
Nearest: pub 1.0 km, shop 950 m, waste point 14 km
- Tents
- Caravans
- Hook-up
- Dogs allowed
Campsite
South Lytchett Manor Caravan and Camping Park
Nearest: pub 600 m, shop 1.5 km
- Tents
- Caravans
- Hook-up
- Dogs allowed
Campsite
Norden Farm
Nearest: pub 1.4 km, shop 400 m, waste point 14 km
- Tents
- Caravans
- Hook-up
- Dogs allowed
Campsite
The Dorset Hideaway
Nearest: pub 1.7 km, shop 4.3 km, waste point 7.1 km
- Tents
- Caravans
- Hook-up
- Dogs allowed
Caravan site
Downshay Caravan and Camping
Nearest: pub 2.0 km, shop 1.0 km
- Tents
- Caravans
- Hook-up
- Dogs allowed
Campsite
Grove Farm Meadow Holiday and Touring Park
Nearest: pub 850 m, shop 700 m
- Caravans
- Hook-up
- Toilets
- Showers
Campsite
Studland Summer Camp (SSC)
Nearest: pub 2.6 km, shop 1.2 km
- Tents
- Caravans
- Dogs allowed
- Toilets
Caravan site
Warmwell Caravan Park
Nearest: pub 2.0 km, shop 650 m, waste point 8.4 km
- Caravans
- Hook-up
- Dogs allowed
- Toilets
Caravan site
Washingpool Caravan Site
Nearest: pub 650 m, shop 1.4 km, waste point 3.1 km
- Caravans
- Hook-up
- Toilets
- Showers
Caravan site
Bide Yer
Nearest: pub 150 m, shop 3.4 km, waste point 5.2 km
- Caravans
- Hook-up
- Dogs allowed
- Toilets
Caravan site
Herston Caravan and Camp Site
Nearest: beach 1.7 km, pub 750 m, shop 650 m
- Tents
- Caravans
- Hook-up
- Toilets
Campsite
Ridge Farm
Nearest: pub 1.5 km, shop 1.5 km, waste point 14 km
- Tents
- Caravans
- Hook-up
- Dogs allowed
Campsite
Shortlake Farm
Nearest: beach 700 m, pub 1.1 km, shop 1.9 km, waste point 8.6 km
- Tents
- Dogs allowed
- Toilets
- Showers
Campsite
Red Cliff
Nearest: pub 1.1 km, shop 1.3 km, waste point 14 km
- Tents
- Caravans
- Hook-up
- Dogs allowed
Campsite and caravan site
Shamba Caravan Park
Nearest: pub 850 m, shop 1.1 km
- Tents
- Caravans
- Hook-up
- Toilets
Caravan site
Moreton Camping & Caravanning Club Site
Nearest: pub 150 m, shop 1.2 km, waste point 8.9 km
- Tents
- Caravans
- Hook-up
- Dogs allowed
Areas and towns in Dorset
National Landscape
Dorset National Landscape
National Landscape
Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs National Landscape
Town
Wareham
Town
Weymouth
Town
Swanage
Town
Bridport
Town
Chickerell
Town
Highcliffe-on-Sea
Town
Christchurch
Nearby counties
Questions
How many campsites are there in Dorset?
We list 166 places to camp in Dorset from OpenStreetMap: 101 campsites, 58 caravan sites and 7 for both.
Which campsites in Dorset are dog-friendly?
27 campsites have dogs confirmed as allowed. Most of the other 139 do not say either way yet, so check before you go.
Are there campsites near the beach in Dorset?
Yes: 22 campsites are within 1 km of a beach, in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). Each campsite page names its nearest beaches.
Where can I empty a motorhome toilet in Dorset?
OpenStreetMap lists 7 motorhome-accessible waste (Elsan) points in Dorset (canal boaters' points are not counted). Each campsite page shows the nearest one.
Sources
- Campsites, facts and places: OpenStreetMap, imported 24 October 2026
- Beaches, waste points, bottled gas shops and LPG autogas pumps: OpenStreetMap, imported 27 October 2026
- Boundary: OpenStreetMap relation 2698375
- Counts on this page built 3 November 2026
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