Campgrounds by the beach in Dorchester, England
40 bookable campsites within 24.1 kilometres of Dorchester
All distances are calculated "as the crow flies".
Thorncombe Farm
Dorchester, Dorset, England- Small family-run farm deep in Hardy Country, two miles from Dorchester
- Less than 10 miles from the Jurassic Coast
- Firepits for hire, with wood supplied
Chalk Meadow
Dorchester, Dorset, England- Grass meadow on the outskirts of Broadmayne village in rural Dorset
- A 10-minute drive to Preston beach; 20 to Durdle Door or Chesil beach
- Lots of safe space for kids to play; 10-minute walk to a pub and shops
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Whitehorse Campsite
Weymouth, Dorset, England- Family-friendly Dorset farm site 15 minutes’ drive from Weymouth beach
- Around half an hour's walk from the South West Coast Path
- Views of the Osmington White Horse and countryside
Higher Moor Farm Campsite
Weymouth, Dorset, England- Peaceful family-friendly farm a few miles from Weymouth
- Family-run for over 40 years
- Play area, ball park area and shop
Hardyes Countryside Camping
Dorchester, Dorset, England- Rural Dorset site by an old Roman road with open countryside views
- A 15-minute drive to the Jurassic Coast, Dorchester or Maiden Castle
- Barbecues and dogs welcome; wheelchair-accessible facilities
Osmington Mills Corner Campsite
Weymouth, Dorset, England- Family-run site a mile from the Jurassic Coast
- Footpath leading to the South West Coast Path
- Shop next door and pubs within walking distance
Buckland Campsite
Weymouth, Dorset, England- 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
Portesham Pods
Weymouth, Dorset, England- Spacious and well-equipped Dorset pods by a nature lake
- Chesil Beach and Abbotsbury 10 minutes' drive; Weymouth 15 minutes
- Self-contained glamping for couples; lakeside deck and rowing boat
Portesham Dairy Farm Campsite
Weymouth, Dorset, England- Jurassic Coast farm site 15 minutes' drive from Weymouth
- Farm shop serving food and pub with garden within 1-2 minutes' stroll
- Well-spaced pitches and spotless facilities
Ringstead Bay Camping
Dorchester, Dorset, England- Peaceful, rural site surrounded by woodland on the Jurassic Coast Path
- Within five minutes’ walk of Ringstead Bay, a dog-friendly beach
- On a working dairy farm with a shared fridge and freezer; café nearby
Happyard
Dorchester, Dorset, England- Off-grid farm and alpaca centre in peaceful rural Dorset
- A 10-minute drive to Bridport, 15 to Dorchester and 30 to Lyme Regis
- Alpaca walks, meets and parties for an additional fee
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West Fleet Holiday Farm
Weymouth, Dorset, England- Family campsite on a Dorset farm 15 minutes’ drive from Weymouth
- Abbotsbury Swannery 15 minutes’ drive; Monkey World 35 minutes
- Games field, play area and outdoor swimming pool on site
East Fleet Farm Touring Park
Weymouth, Dorset, England- Spacious pitches on the Dorset coast, overlooking Chesil Beach
- A 10-minute drive to central Weymouth; 15 mins to Isle of Portland
- On-site bar for drinks and food; play area and playing field
Giants Head Caravan and Camping Park
Dorchester, Dorset, England- Rural Dorset site eight miles from Dorchester and 16 from the coast
- Treasure trails and countryside walks just steps away
- Just over a mile from pubs, a tearoom and a shop in Cerne Abbas
The Red Lion
Winfrith Newburgh, Dorset, England- Family-friendly campsite adjoining a Winfrith Newburgh pub in Dorset
- A 10-minute drive to the Jurassic Coast, Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door
- Showers and loos on site; delicious food and drink in The Red Lion pub
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Little Birch Certificated Location
Dorchester, Dorset, England- CAMC-only Dorset caravan site on the edge of Winfrith Newburgh village
- The Jurassic Coast 10 minutes’ drive and Corfe Castle 20 minutes
- Dog-friendly pitches; two pubs and a farm shop half an hour’s walk
Clouds Hill Glade
Wareham, Dorset, England- Small site in a woodland clearing 10 minutes' drive from Wareham
- A 20-minute drive to Durdle Door; 25 minutes to Swanage beach
- Monkey World and The Tank Museum five minutes' drive away
Litton Lakes
Litton Cheney, Dorset, England- Well-maintained peaceful lakeside site on a farm in Litton Cheney
- A 15-minute drive to Jurassic Coast beaches; half an hour to Weymouth
- Café on site, plus lake for swimming and watersports
The Gaggle of Geese
Dorchester, Dorset, England- Pub site over five acres in the village of Buckland Newton
- Half an hour's drive from beaches and the Jurassic Coast
- Homemade meals and local beers, plus barbecue and pizza oven in summer
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Lanscombe Lane Camping
Dorchester, Dorset, England- Simple family-run site on a smallholding at Buckland Newton in Dorset
- Cerne Giant 10 minutes’ drive and Weymouth beaches 35 minutes
- Pitch up anywhere; livestock encounters available; dog walks from site
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