Dark sky camping in Dorset
Campsites away from street lights, good for stargazing.
15 of the 68 campsites in Dorset are on this list (about one in 5). That's 1.6 times the UK share, so Dorset is one of the better places for dark skies. The most are around Eype (2) and Wimborne (2). Next door, Devon has 24 sites and Somerset has 6 sites.
Farm campsite · Harman's Cross
Downshay Farm
Tents, caravans, motorhomes, shepherd's huts, bell tents
- Dogs welcome
- Campfires
- Glamping
from £27/night
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Farm campsite · Osmington
Eweleaze Farm
Tents, motorhomes, bell tents
- Dogs welcome
- Campfires
- Near beach
- Glamping
from £242/night
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Holiday park · Eype
Eype Beach Holiday Park
Static caravans, pods
- Some dogs
- Near beach
- Glamping
Prices on request
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Campsite · Wimborne
Farrs Meadow
Tents, yurts, shepherd's huts
- Campfires
- Glamping
from £35/night
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Holiday park · Eype
Highlands End Holiday Park
Tents, caravans, motorhomes, pods, lodges
- Dogs welcome
- Pool
- Near beach
- Glamping
Prices on request
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Touring park · Lytchett Matravers
Huntick Retreat
Tents, caravans, motorhomes
- Dogs welcome
- Campfires
- Adults only
Prices on request
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Farm campsite · Wool
Longthorns Farm
Tents, caravans, motorhomes, shepherd's huts, tipis
- Dogs welcome
- Campfires
- Glamping
from £28/night
ViewFarm campsite · Horton
Riverside Lakes
Tents, caravans, motorhomes, bell tents
- Dogs welcome
- Campfires
- Glamping
Prices on request
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Farm campsite · Moreton
Snelling Farm Campsite
Tents, motorhomes
- Dogs welcome
- Campfires
from £25/night
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Campsite · Whitchurch Canonicorum
The Dorset Hideaway
Tents, caravans, motorhomes, yurts, cabins
- Some dogs
- Campfires
- Glamping
from £20/night
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Campsite · Langton Matravers
Tom's Field Campsite
Tents, motorhomes, bunkhouses
Prices on request
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Holiday park · Wimborne
Wilksworth Caravan Park
Tents, caravans, motorhomes, shepherd's huts, static caravans
- Dogs welcome
- Pool
- Glamping
Prices on request
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Questions people ask
Which is the cheapest of the dark sky camping in Dorset?
Studland Summer Camp, from £19 a night for two adults, is the lowest price we can find over the next year. Prices change with the season and the day of the week, so put your dates into the calculator on this page.
Which of the dark sky camping in Dorset take dogs?
12 of the 15: Downshay Farm, Eweleaze Farm, Eype Beach Holiday Park, Highlands End Holiday Park, Huntick Retreat, Longthorns Farm, Riverside Lakes and Snelling Farm Campsite.
Are any of the dark sky camping in Dorset open all year?
Yes: Highlands End Holiday Park, Longthorns Farm and The Dorset Hideaway.
Can you have a campfire at any of the dark sky camping in Dorset?
Yes, at Arland House Campsite, Downshay Farm, Eweleaze Farm, Farrs Meadow, Huntick Retreat and Longthorns Farm. Most want fires in a raised pit, not on the ground.