Buckland Campsite
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- Quiet and simple family-run site a 15-minute drive from Weymouth
- A 15-minute drive from Chesil beach and 20 from Dorchester
- Half an hour's drive from Lulworth Cove and Monkey World
Site type
60
6
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- Dogs are not allowed if you are staying in the accommodation units.
- Bookings must not be for more than 14 consecutive nights.
- Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
- The park caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
- Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri, May 23 to
Pitch types & availability
Primitive grass tent campsite
6 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 6.0m width x 8.0m depth (19.7ft width x 26.2ft depth) Calculated area: 48.0m² (516.7ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £18.50 (£18.50) 1 night, 2 adults
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Powered grass tent campsite
6 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 6.0m width x 8.0m depth (19.7ft width x 26.2ft depth) Calculated area: 48.0m² (516.7ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £26.50 (£26.50) 1 night, 2 adults
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Daisy bell tent
4 people maximum 
No dogs allowed 
Wifi at the unit/site Dimensions: 5.0m width x 5.0m length (16.4ft width x 16.4ft length) Calculated area: 25.0m² (269.1ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £499 (£499) 3 nights, 2 adults
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Reviews
Voted 81% of visitors View breakdown
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would stay here again
Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.
Great facilities - nice toilets and showers, pizza van and bar open…
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Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked: Great facilities - nice toilets and showers, pizza van and bar open the day we were there and staff very helpful
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Lovely friendly site
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Liked: Beautiful scenery , friendly people running the site , toilets and showers clean a lovely little park and lots of grass to play on enjoyed it very much not far from the beach would definitely come back
Disliked: Nothing to dislike
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The staff were so friendly and helpful. All the facilities were excellent…
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Liked: The staff were so friendly and helpful. All the facilities were excellent
Disliked: Camp near by was loud
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Clean campsite and very friendly staff
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Liked: Clean campsite, friendly staff and only 10 mins from the beach.
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Host was lovely. There was a park for the kids and the…
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Liked: Host was lovely. There was a park for the kids and the facilities were in good order. There is a little shop on site as well.
Disliked: Nothing. :)
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Spacious campsite Clean facilities Sister campsite with nighttime activities…
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Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked: Spacious campsite
Clean facilities
Sister campsite with nighttime activities
Disliked: None
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We stayed during storm Lillian. So we experienced some pretty dramatic weather…
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Liked: We stayed during storm Lillian. So we experienced some pretty dramatic weather during our stay, but even with that we had a wonderful time. We were welcomed to the site and shown our pitch. Pitch size was lovely and we have a 6 man tent.
The showers and toilet facilities were great. There were plenty of taps with drinking water accessible throughout the site. There was a laundry area, but we didn't need to use that so can't comment, but did see people using it.
There are great places for the kids to play, a shop on site which includes things like air beds which was great as one of ours burst while we were there. They also had some affordable beach toys as well as the usual camping shop norms you would expect to get.
The campsite is well lit, and there are lights around the camp site that stay on all night which make getting to the toilet in the night a lot easier than other places we've stayed.
There are multiple bins throughout the site that are emptied regularly and broken things get fixed quickly.
Lovely place to stay and we definitely want to go back.
There is so much to do in the area. While there we visited 2 different beaches, one for playing and swimming and one for fossil hunting, we went to Weymouth Sea Life Centre which was about 15 minutes away and we went to Monkey World which was 30 minutes and there was so many other things we wanted to do that we ran out of time for.
Such a beautiful place.
We are already thinking about when we can go back.
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Buckland campsite has everything we wanted/needed for a camping trip. We went…
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Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked: Buckland campsite has everything we wanted/needed for a camping trip. We went no EHU but it is available on some pitches. Pitches are generous in size and well spaced out, plenty of space for kids to run around and play. There is also a play park and indoor games barn. Toilets always clean, hot showers, a well stocked little shop with lots of local produce, laundry room with washing machine, tumble drier and freezers to put your ice packs in. We were even allowed to charge our phones in there. Very friendly couple running it, nothing was too much trouble. Beautiful views and only 10 minutes drive to Weymouth beach. We will definitely be back next year!
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Great campsite, all facilities you need for a few days away. Clean…
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Liked: Great campsite, all facilities you need for a few days away. Clean toilets and showers and never had to queue. Shop was handy if you’d forgotten anything and games room and play park was great for the kids
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A beautiful spot and delight campsite!
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Liked: My family and I go camping every year and this was a lovely little campsite! The facilities were great, there was lots of space, a playground for the kids, even a games room! It's nestled in easy distance from some stunning and fun days out and we have loved our stay. Would definitely recommend and will be looking to come back again.
Disliked: I did not find this an issue but there is a working farm nearby so be aware that the cows have opinions and will share them!
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Features
Dogs allowed
Campfires allowed
Leisure on park
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis WatersportsAmenities on park
Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Hikers’ paradise PeacefulUtilities
Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Large (51-200 sites)Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearbyLocation
Buckland Campsite
Buckland Ripers
Weymouth
Dorset
England
DT3 4BT
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
50.64448°N
-2.49703°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 |
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| Weymouth Lodmoor | 4.4 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Weymouth Central | 4.6 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Bowleaze Cove | 5.3 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Portland Harbour Castle Cove | 6 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | N/A | N/A |
| Portland Harbour Sandsfoot Castle | 6.1 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Excellent | Good |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Weymouth Sea Life Park and Marine Sanctuary 4.1 km
Radipole Lake Nature Reserve 4.2 km
Abbotsbury Swannery 7.5 km
Hardy's Birthplace 12.1 km
Lulworth Heritage Centre 17.6 km
National Trust
Max Gate 8.8 km
Hardy's Cottage 12.1 km
Clouds Hill 19.1 km
Corfe Castle 31 km
White Mill 35.5 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Nottington - Chickerell 1.2 km
Nottington - Upwey - Broadwey 1.2 km
Nottington - Southill - Chickerell 1.3 km
Nottington - Lorton - Radipole 1.4 km
RADIPOLE LAKE (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 15/10/1990) 3.4 km
Local events
- Dorset County Show (Saturday, September 6, 2025 – Saturday, September 6, 2025)
Dorchester, England 10 km
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
Nearest sites
Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Buckland Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Buckland Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Buckland Campsite? After a wander round Weymouth, make for Chesil Beach (20 minutes' drive), a narrow and wild spit of land that’s more like an airstrip. From here, hike the South West Coast Path … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Buckland Campsite?
Read moreRV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: 2 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Depart by: noon On-park accommodation Arrive: 2 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Depart by: noon - How much does it cost to stay at Buckland Campsite? From $34.05 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.