Where to Camp Near Durdle Door: Best Campsites to Stay

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If you’re looking for campsites near Durdle Door you won’t be disappointed as there are plenty offering a variety of options and facilities. Something to suit everyone, close to the famous limestone arch with spectacular views across the countryside.

Durdle Door is very close to the popular Lulworth Cove, and also is directly on the South West Coast path. Perfect for a walking holiday, why not set up base in one of these campsites near Durdle Door.

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Durdle Door arch

Durdle Door Holiday Park

Main Rd, West Lulworth, Wareham BH20 5PU

When taking a tent and camping at Durdle Door Holiday Park, you will be pitching up at  the Rookery. The camping pitches are nestled among tall trees used as homes by resident rooks. 

Designed for small tents no bigger than 4 x 4m, there is no electric hook-up available. All camping pitches are unallocated and available on a first-come, first-serve basis. 

Aside from the stunning views Durdle Door holiday park offers with its location at the top of the cliff along the South West coastal path, you will also find an adventure playground, restaurant, and convenience store. Free WIFI is available at selected areas in the park.

Dogs are welcome around the park including the bar and restaurant. You won’t be short of finding things to do near the park with your dog as Man O War beach is very close by and dog friendly. It’s worth mentioning that the walk down to the beach is quite steep and the ground can be slightly uneven in places.

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Rosewall Camping

East Farm Dairy Farm, Osmington, Weymouth DT3 6HA

Close to Durdle Door in Osmington Mills is Rosewall camping. A 13 acre campsite offering views across the sea and Jurassic Coast and South West Coast paths.

You will discover toilet blocks, electric points, washing up facilities and a laundry room. Also onsite is a camp shop offering the essentials for your camping stay.

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Snelling Farm Campsite

Clouds Hill, Wareham BH20 7NQ

The camping fields at Snelling Farm are lined by magnificent oak trees and the fields are mostly flat. This makes pitching up easy. You can choose your own spot and needn’t worry about keeping to a set pitch size because there is plenty of room!

Onsite facilities include 3 electric showers, 2 solar showers, compost loo’s, washing up sinks, drinking water and ice pack freezing.

You will also find a farm shop selling BBQ meats and local milk, eggs and cheese. Everything you need for your self catering camping in Dorset.

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Primrose Fields Campsite

Stockford Cottages, East Stoke, Wareham

A small and friendly site close to the River Frome just outside Wareham. The site is a rural wildlife haven with lots to do nearby without needing a car. On site there is plenty of woodland perfect for den building and collecting bugs.

Barbecues and campfires are permitted on the site, and dogs are also very welcome. Parking is available next to your pitch.

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Longthorns Farm

Longthorns, Wareham BH20 6HH

There are large, well-maintained camping fields at Longthorns Farm. You can stay in tents, caravans, motorhomes, and campervans. Why not hire a fire pit for enjoying those peaceful evenings.

Facilities include showers and toilets, washing up facilities, electric hook up and a shop selling those all important essentials.

If you don’t fancy camping, then there’s also the option to hire a shepherd’s hut or glamping pod. The farm also has alpacas, so don’t forget to pop and see them.

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