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Campsites in Dorset open in May

37 campsites in Dorset are open in May 2027, 36 of them for the whole month. May is one of the best months to camp: long evenings, wild flowers, fewer midges in the Highlands and two bank holiday weekends (book those early, many sites set minimum stays).

What's on: May half term 29 May – 6 Jun · Bank holiday weekends 30 Apr – 2 May · Bank holiday weekends 28 May – 30 May · Bank holiday weekends 30 Apr – 2 May · Bank holiday weekends 28 May – 30 May

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Campsite · Langton Matravers · Open all month · from £20

Acton Field Campsite

Tents, caravans, motorhomes

  • Some dogs

from £20/night

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Farm campsite · Wareham · Open all month · from £20

Redcliffe Farm Campsite

Tents, caravans, motorhomes

  • Dogs welcome

from £20/night

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Campsite · Whitchurch Canonicorum · Open all month · from £22

The Dorset Hideaway

Tents, caravans, motorhomes, yurts, cabins

  • Some dogs
  • Campfires
  • Glamping

from £20/night

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Campsite · Portland · Open all month · from £24

Sweet Hill Farm

Tents, motorhomes

  • Dogs welcome
  • Campfires

from £24/night

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Campsite · Corfe Castle · Open all month · from £24

Woodyhyde Campsite

Tents, motorhomes, yurts, shepherd's huts

  • Some dogs
  • Campfires
  • Glamping

from £24/night

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Farm campsite · Nottington · Open all month · from £26

Higher Moor Farm Campsite

Tents, caravans, motorhomes, pods, lodges

  • Some dogs
  • Glamping

from £26/night

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Farm campsite · Wyke Regis · Open all month · from £26

Martleaves Farm Campsite

Tents, caravans, motorhomes

  • Dogs welcome
  • Campfires
  • Adults only

from £26/night

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Small certificated site · Bridport · Open all month · from £27

Bide Yer Caravan Site

Members only · join the Caravan and Motorhome Club to stay

Caravans, motorhomes

  • Dogs welcome
  • Adults only

from £27/night

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Farm campsite · Harman's Cross · Open all month · from £27

Downshay Farm

Tents, caravans, motorhomes, shepherd's huts, bell tents

  • Dogs welcome
  • Campfires
  • Glamping

from £27/night

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Farm campsite · Wool · Open all month · from £28

Longthorns Farm

Tents, caravans, motorhomes, shepherd's huts, tipis

  • Dogs welcome
  • Campfires
  • Glamping

from £28/night

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Holiday park · Corfe Castle · Open all month · from £30

Burnbake Forest Lodges & Campsite

Tents, motorhomes, lodges, cottages, safari tents

  • Dogs welcome
  • Campfires
  • Glamping

from £30/night

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Touring park · Bridport · Open all month · from £35

Washingpool Caravan Site

Caravans, motorhomes

  • Dogs welcome
  • Adults only

from £35/night

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Holiday park · Christchurch · Open all month · from £65.71

Meadowbank Holidays

Caravans, motorhomes, static caravans

  • No dogs

from £60/night

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Farm campsite · Corfe Castle · Open all month · from £87

East Creech Farm Campsite

Tents, caravans, motorhomes, pods, cottages

  • Some dogs
  • Glamping

from £87/night

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Touring park · Bridport · Open all month

Bridport Bingham Grange Club Campsite

Caravan and Motorhome Club site, open to non-members

Tents, caravans, motorhomes, pods

  • Dogs welcome
  • Glamping

Prices on request

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Glamping site · Stour Row · Open all month

Caalm Camp

Yurts

  • No dogs
  • Campfires
  • Glamping

Prices on request

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Touring park · Moreton · Open all month

Crossways Club Campsite

Caravan and Motorhome Club site, open to non-members

Tents, caravans, motorhomes

  • Dogs welcome

Prices on request

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Touring park · Harman's Cross · Open all month

Haycraft Club Campsite

Members only · join the Caravan and Motorhome Club to stay

Caravans, motorhomes, cottages

  • Dogs welcome

Prices on request

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Holiday park · Eype · Open all month

Highlands End Holiday Park

Tents, caravans, motorhomes, pods, lodges

  • Dogs welcome
  • Pool
  • Near beach
  • Glamping

Prices on request

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Touring park · Wareham · Open all month

Hunter's Moon Club Campsite

Members only · join the Caravan and Motorhome Club to stay

Tents, caravans, motorhomes

  • Dogs welcome

Prices on request

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Farm campsite · Corfe Castle · Open all month

Norden Farm

Tents, caravans, motorhomes, bell tents, cottages

  • Dogs welcome
  • Campfires
  • Glamping

Prices on request

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Holiday park · Ringwood · Open all month

Shamba Holiday Park

Tents, caravans, motorhomes

  • Dogs welcome

Prices on request

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Questions people ask

Which campsites in Dorset are open in May?

37 campsites, including Acton Field Campsite, Redcliffe Farm Campsite, The Dorset Hideaway, Sweet Hill Farm, Woodyhyde Campsite and Moreton Camping and Caravanning Club Site. 36 are open for the whole month.

What's the cheapest campsite in Dorset open in May?

Studland Summer Camp, from £19 a night for two adults, is the lowest price we can find in May.

Are there dog-friendly campsites in Dorset open in May?

Yes, 34 of the campsites open in May take dogs. Use the Dogs filter above.

Can I go glamping in Dorset in May?

Yes, 14 glamping sites are open in May. Use the Glamping filter above.

Which campsites open in May allow campfires?

9 of them allow fires in some form, usually in a raised fire pit.

Is May a good time to go camping in Dorset?

May is one of the best months to camp: long evenings, wild flowers, fewer midges in the Highlands and two bank holiday weekends (book those early, many sites set minimum stays).

When to go in Dorset: campsites open by month and holiday

Open in January 13 sitesOpen in February 14 sitesOpen in March 29 sitesOpen in April 35 sitesOpen in May 37 sitesOpen in June 36 sitesOpen in July 40 sitesOpen in August 42 sitesOpen in September 38 sitesOpen in October 33 sitesOpen in November 22 sitesOpen in December 15 sitesOpen over Easter 35 sitesOpen in May half term 37 sitesOpen in the summer holidays 42 sitesOpen in October half term 33 sitesOpen over Christmas 15 sites

Campsites open in May in other places

Wiltshire 14 sitesDevon 74 sitesHampshire 23 sitesSomerset 28 sites

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