Hallett's at Portland Bill
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- Dog-friendly wild-camping site on Dorset’s Portland Peninsula
- Weymouth 20 minutes’ drive; West Dorset Heritage Coast 25 minutes
- Direct access to coastal path; sea views; pub within walking distance
Site type
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This site has no on-site shower facilities.
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
- There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri, 23 May to
Pitch types & availability
Non-electric grass and earth motorhome pitch
4 people maximum 
9.2/10
19 reviews Ground type: Grass and earth
Pitch size: Max 5m width × 3m depth (15m²)
Arrival daysFrom £15
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Non-electric grass and earth tent or trailer tent pitch
4 people maximum 8.3/10
51 reviews Ground type: Grass and earth
Pitch size: Max 3m width × 3m depth (9m²)
Arrival daysFrom £15
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Reviews
93% would recommend this site to a friend
89% would stay here again
What customers say
This basic, friendly campsite boasts stunning coastal views, ideal for walkers and those seeking a back-to-basics experience. Its prime location offers easy access to coastal paths and nearby amenities. While praised for its reasonable pricing and helpful owners, some guests noted issues with portaloos, including cleanliness and odour, and occasionally windy conditions. Some found pitches sloped.
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Happy and Richard was lovely site owner left us to it. We enjoyed it
Non-electric grass and earth tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Great space and easy to find and pitch
Disliked Nothing. So lovely.
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Heavenly
Non-electric grass and earth tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked I took my 6 year old grandson for a fishing trip to Portland, we arrived on the friday evening for a two night stay, the site is in a stunning location, you can lay in your tent and hear the crashing waves, there is a path right along the sea edge which is a stunning coastal walk, the sunrise over towards Lulworth is beautiful.
Disliked This site is very basic for facilities but that is how it is advertised, there is a water stand pipe, recylcling facilities and around 6-7 Portaloos, As i say come with that in mind and there will be no disappointment.
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Everything, such easy walks around the…
Non-electric grass and earth tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Everything, such easy walks around the island from the campsite. Family who run were very homely and lovely. Will returned every year 🤞🤞🤞🤞
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Excellent camping place, has toliets, ocean view and dogs are allowed.
Non-electric grass and earth tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked The ocean view and easy access to the costal walk. Rubbish bins to get rid of rubbish, enough port-a-loos, however the could do with a empty every 2 to 3 days when there are a lot of people. The lady and gentleman greeting you as you arrive are friendly and helpful if you have any questions. Fires allowed but be mindful of wind. Dogs allowed as well.
Disliked There are markings where you are supposed to park or pitch, which is great for campervans but not so for larger tents for bigger families who need more room. Suggestion would be to have most campervans use the rural camping site across the road. Leave the other site free for mostly tents to pitch where they like.
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Beautiful location, amazing views
Non-electric grass and earth tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked The price, the location, the view
Disliked The neighbouring tent ⛺️ which set up camp next us a few hours after we settled had 5 dogs and 3 children, they were noisy and disrespectful of our own space, we felt our bit of privacy was completely violated by some uncivilised thugs. Sadly not a good experience and will not return as I realised we need a campsite which provides more space per pitch. A shame really as it wasn’t a busy day and there was plenty of space for them to camp elsewhere on site.
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From the manager: So sorry you didn't have a good experience.
Please in future if you could let us know of any issues so we can sort it.
Great location pop up site with very limited facilities
Non-electric grass and earth tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Great location, peaceful with good access to the bill and its amazing walks.
Disliked The portaloo toilets are a problem, the chemical flushes don’t always work, some campers don’t clear up their own mess and they are not sanitised properly. The entrance to the site, has a steep turn and damaged concrete drive making it tricky for larger camper vans or motor homes to get in and out. The site signage at the entrance makes it difficult to see traffic coming from the left.
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Great location, very basic facilities.
Non-electric grass and earth tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Location right by the sea and walking distance from the lighthouse, old quarry etc is fantastic.
Small site so can't get overly busy, easy to get to, quite easy to get into and park (though the access is quite steep).
Friendly and chilled out.
Disliked Facilities are extremely basic. This was expected but nevertheless - it's not a highlight. Running water is one tap for the site, no washing up facilities, portaloos only which are as to be expected (pretty grim). Also, no general waste bins, just food waste.
Pitches are pretty small (4 X 9 ish) including parking so you might need to get creative and hope your neighbours haven't got a big tent either.
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From the manager: Thanks for your feedback back, yes the pitch are 9x4. But we only advertise our pitch as 3x3 for tent.
And 3x5 for vans. Which you know when you booked our site. So when are pitchs are 9x4 it's more than adequate.
There is a general rubbish, but we want to recycle as must as possible that's why there is recycling for both metal, cardboard and plastic.
Also we don't offer washing up facilities so why would you expect it ?
Like we tell anyone who asked we are limited on what we can provide due to us being in a natural beauty area full of restrictions.
This is a great site for back to basic camping great location
Non-electric grass and earth tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Great location - views over the sea easy access the the coastal path, lovely and quiet
Disliked The portaloos were not a nice experience,
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Location terrific and Sue who received…
Non-electric grass and earth tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Location terrific and Sue who received us was very helpful.
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beautiful views, and great places for…
Non-electric grass and earth tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked beautiful views, and great places for walks quiet peace no more to happiness no more need, very nice owner we will come back here for sure
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Features
Portable toilet
Pop-up campsite
Dogs allowed
Leisure on site
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis WatersportsAmenities on site
Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearCamping 2.0
Jumbo tent pitchesThemes
Budget/backpacker Peaceful Walkers' paradise Wild campingUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearbyType
Large (51-200 pitches) Pop-up campsiteAccessibility
Accessible parking at pitchNearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Horse riding nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearbyLocation
Hallett's at Portland Bill
Portland Bill Road
Portland
Dorset
England
DT5 2JT
Directions Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
50.5255°N
2.44215°W
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
AirportPlease note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
Local attractions
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Church Ope Cove | 1.1 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Portland Harbour Sandsfoot Castle | 4.8 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Excellent | Good |
| Portland Harbour Castle Cove | 5 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | N/A | N/A |
| Weymouth Central | 6.2 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Weymouth Lodmoor | 6.9 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Radipole Lake Nature Reserve 6.3 mi
Weymouth Sea Life Park and Marine Sanctuary 6.9 mi
Lulworth Heritage Centre 10.6 mi
Abbotsbury Swannery 11.6 mi
Lulworth Castle & Park 12.9 mi
National Trust
Max Gate 12.7 mi
Hardy's Cottage 14.3 mi
Clouds Hill 15.7 mi
Corfe Castle 18.6 mi
Studland Beach and Nature Reserve 23 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Around the Island of Portland 1.1 mi
RADIPOLE LAKE (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 15/10/1990) 6.7 mi
Lodmoor Nature Reserve - Littlemoor - Preston 7 mi
LODMOOR (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 25/11/2004) 7.4 mi
Osmington Mills - Ringstead - Upton 8.1 mi
Local events
- Dorset County Show (Saturday 6 September 2025 – Saturday 6 September 2025)
Dorchester, Dorset 13.6 mi
Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Hallett's at Portland Bill have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Hallett's at Portland Bill dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Hallett's at Portland Bill? The sandy beach at Weymouth (20 minutes’ drive) is the place for traditional seaside fun, including pedalos, miniature golf and donkey rides. At the entrance to the harbour is Nothe Fort, a … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Hallett's at Portland Bill?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Hallett's at Portland Bill? From £15 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.