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- Small, friendly farm site a mile from the Jurassic Coast
- A 15-minute drive from Weymouth, Chesil Beach and Dorchester
- Simple grass pitches with farm animals to meet; dogs welcome
Site type
Languages spoken
English
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Features
Dogs allowed
Campfires 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
D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome 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 Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradiseUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Communal fridge Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Farm Large (51-200 pitches)Accessibility
Disabled facilitiesNearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Watersports nearbyLocation
Jurassic Camp
Rodden Farm
Rodden
Dorset
England
DT3 4JE
Timezone
Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)
GPS
50.65411°N
-2.5526°W
Nearest transport
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.
Local attractions
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
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Weymouth Central | 5.2 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Weymouth Lodmoor | 5.2 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Portland Harbour Sandsfoot Castle | 5.7 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Excellent | Good |
Portland Harbour Castle Cove | 5.7 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | N/A | N/A |
Bowleaze Cove | 5.8 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Abbotsbury Swannery 2.1 mi
Radipole Lake Nature Reserve 4.9 mi
Weymouth Sea Life Park and Marine Sanctuary 5.1 mi
Hardy's Birthplace 8.8 mi
Mapperton House & Gardens 11.8 mi
National Trust
Max Gate 6.8 mi
Hardy's Cottage 8.8 mi
Clouds Hill 13.9 mi
Corfe Castle 21.7 mi
Montacute House 21.7 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Abbotsbury - Elsworth - Portesham - Chapel Hill 2.1 mi
Abbotsbury - Hardy Monument - Portesham - Abbotsbury 2.1 mi
Abbotsbury - West Bexington - Chesil Beach - Abbotsbury 2.1 mi
Hardy Monument Circular 2.3 mi
ABBOTSBURY GARDENS 2.8 mi
Local events
- Dorset County Show (Saturday 6 September 2025 – Saturday 6 September 2025)
Dorchester, Dorset 7.3 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.
Offers
Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details
Reviews
Voted 57% of visitors View breakdown
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My daughter loved the animals she managed to stroke an alpaca and…
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Liked: My daughter loved the animals she managed to stroke an alpaca and spent a lot of time trying to befriend a chicken. The play area was a big hit as well as the firepits. Smores always taste better when cooked on a proper fire. I appreciated the showers and powerbank charging. The communal fridges and freezer were a lovely bonus. The location was perfect for us the owner was friendly. Gorgeous sheep.
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Welcoming and friendly, great budget friendly, back to basic camping!
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Liked: This is our 3rd year staying at jurassic camp, and once again loved it.
I'm a single parent camping with my two daughters ages 3 and 4, and it was perfect for us.
The children spent most of there time on the park making new friends.
The host Julian was very attentive to anything we needed wether this be a pump for our tent or more fire wood for the campfires. Always happy to help out.
Warm and clean showers.
Great use of the fridge and freezer facilities.
Was delighted to see the additional new USB charging points too.
Everyone on the site was very respectful of others, and everyone made us feel very welcome and safe here.
The girls love all the animal and the chicken amd geese that freely wonder about the camp.
Set in the middle of nowhere, it's a great place to experience the countryside and the stars at night next to the campfire, but also be close enough to drive to the beautiful beach's and any ammienties aswell.
This is not a deluxe campsite with a swimming pool etc like other big sites, but its great for a budget friendly, back basic camping to relax and unwind 🏕
Disliked: No dislikes. My girls and I love this place and will be back next year!
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Good hiker stop off with everything you need with no frills
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Liked: Charging points, good showers, plenty of loos. Close to South West Coast Path
Disliked: Loos weren’t that clean, the site was crammed full and there weren’t many places tucked away from vehicles for a small backpacker tent. Interaction with the owner prior to arrival (I called with a query) made me feel very unwelcome as a one-night stay (through hiking) although he was fine when I was there.
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A great campsite in a fantastic location. Friendly and helpful owner who explained…
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Liked: A great campsite in a fantastic location.
Friendly and helpful owner who explained about his rare breed sheep. Which felt like a private countryfile experience.
Beautiful views of the countryside. A few miles walk to fleet lagoon, abbotsbury and chesil beech.
The addition of the alpacas and rare breed mountain sheep made our stay.
Great to find a good value campsite with flushing toilets.
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Personal welcome by the campsite owner and a good explanation of where…
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Liked: Personal welcome by the campsite owner and a good explanation of where everything is.
Animals on site was lovely for my small child.
Only a short drive from weymouth beach.
A good amount of showers and toilets and a good amount of shared fridge space, stuff wasn't rammed in.
Good amount of space left in the field for children to play with the tents around the outside.
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Location was fab. Having the playground area and the animals everywhere made…
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Liked: Location was fab. Having the playground area and the animals everywhere made my daughters day!
Julian was extremely helpful/friendly there was a very relaxed and chilled vibe. It was just me and my 8 year old so really liked the way the fields were allocated to different groups. Eg family’s or groups of young adults
Facilities are fine but toilets could do with a spruce up. Did t affect anything about our stay. Great value for money.
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Nice view and a lovely selection of animals that the children found…
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Liked: Nice view and a lovely selection of animals that the children found interesting
Nice walks and very close to Chesil beach and abbotsbury
Disliked: The campsite owner seemed very highly strung
Facilities we not particularly clean
Wood had to buy from the campsite was very smokey
No hand drying facility in the toilets, there was one in the ladies but it was very dirty
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Beautiful well kept wild farm with hot showers and alpacas
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Liked: Beautiful scenery, just tents so nice and wild, alpacas, hot showers, comfy ground and owner works hard all day and night to keep the camp happy, clean and organised. Water in each field and a play area.
Disliked: Nothing! Would definitely return.
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Only stayed for a rest stop. Location was well maintained. Greeted by…
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Liked: Only stayed for a rest stop. Location was well maintained. Greeted by the farm animals which the kids enjoyed. Very welcoming and as you’d facilities on a farm. All you need for camping.
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The owner was helpful with recommendations for the area and was happy…
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Liked: The owner was helpful with recommendations for the area and was happy to tell us about the animals on the farm. The facilities were really good on site.
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Jurassic Camp have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Jurassic Camp dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Jurassic Camp? Trips to the Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty often mean walks or bike rides – and those are easily done from Jurassic Camp, with several footpaths and bridleways leading off into … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Jurassic Camp?
Camping and touring Arrive: Anytime – Anytime Depart by: Anytime