At the heart of the Jurassic Coast is this crescent of long beach beside deep blue waters and spotted with lagoons. Along the way it passes picturesque Portland Harbour, Hamm Beach and a host of heritage wildlife you won't want to miss. With over 18 miles to explore, and Dorset begging to be explored, your staycation wouldn't be the same without these superb campsites near Chesil Beach.
Portesham, Weymouth, Dorset (2.1 miles)
Nestled in patchwork countryside, a family run Jurassic Coast site near Weymouth, with dog grooming on site.
4.75 /5
Portesham, Weymouth, Dorset (3.2 miles)
Dog friendly stays for families in luxury glamping lodges with onsite alpacas, just 15 minutes to Chesil Beach!
Fleet, Weymouth, Dorset (3.2 miles)
Family friendly camping park, complete with an outdoor swimming pool! Just 15 minutes from Weymouth's beach.
4.46 /5
Weymouth, Dorset (3.5 miles)
Farm campsite with tent and touring pitches set by the Dorset coast, with stunning views over Lyme Bay.
4.63 /5
Buckand Ripers, Weymouth, Dorset (4.5 miles)
Peaceful family-run site, with views over the rolling Dorset countryside, 15 minutes from Weymouth.
4.91 /5
Punckowle, Dorset (4.6 miles)
Eco-friendly, off-grid camping and glamping on a farm close to the Jurassic Coast. Meet the alpacas and goats!
4.87 /5
Nottington, Weymouth, Dorset (4.9 miles)
Camping and boutique glamping on the Jurassic Coast. 15 minutes from Weymouth with its sandy beach and harbour.
Dorchester, Dorset (5.8 miles)
A tranquil site with farmland views and clear night skies for star gazing, close to the Jurassic coastline.
4.94 /5
Burton Bradstock, Bridport, Dorset (6.4 miles)
A quiet retreat deep in the West Dorset countryside next to the River Bride and just a mile from the coast.
4.76 /5
Dorchester, Dorset (7.1 miles)
Family friendly camping and bells tents on a working livestock farm. Ten minutes from Weymouth and the coast!
4.95 /5
Burton Bradstock, Bridport, Dorset (7.2 miles)
Family friendly holiday park with a private beach! Onsite bowling, entertainment, swimming pools, and a sports bar.
Sutton Poyntz, Weymouth, Dorset (7.4 miles)
Peaceful family-friendly site with views over Weymouth Bay and the Dorset Coast. Campfires and dogs welcome.
4.53 /5
Dorchester, Dorset (8.9 miles)
Small and peaceful rural campsite in the Dorset AONB, ten minutes from Dorchester. Dog friendly.
Bridport, Dorset (9.1 miles)
5 star park on the Jurassic Coast with sea views. Indoor swimming pool, sauna, kids play area and bar/restaurant!
4.85 /5
Osmington Mills, Weymouth, Dorset (9.6 miles)
Family site offering fishing and horse riding, with views of Weymouth Bay. A 15 minute walk to a hidden beach.
4.81 /5
Osmington, Weymouth, Dorset (9.7 miles)
Small, adult only farm site with panoramic views, just 15 minutes from Durdle Door. Open year round.
4.3 /5
Melplash, Bridport, Dorset (10.4 miles)
Traditional dog camping on a cider farm with panoramic countryside views. Just 15 minutes from West Bay beach.
4.92 /5
Higher Bockhampton, Dorchester, Dorset (10.5 miles)
Quiet camping, touring and glamping bell tent site with campfires and dogs welcome. Set in idyllic Hardy Country.
4.71 /5
Portland, Dorset (10.6 miles)
Almost wild camping on the beautiful Isle of Portland in Dorset with coastal views and dog friendly.
4.7 /5
Hooke, Dorset (10.9 miles)
Two glamping bell tents, as well as a unique Iron Age round house and Saxon long house. All fully furnished.
4.58 /5
Waytown, Bridport, Dorset (10.9 miles)
Small family run site on an apple farm orchard, with a tap room serving fresh cider. Set in West Dorset AONB.
4.7 /5
Chideock, Bridport, Dorset (10.9 miles)
Beautiful family-run park with panoramic sea views, just 100 metres from Seatown Beach on the Jurassic Coast.
4.76 /5
Salway Ash, Bridport, Dorset (11 miles)
Adult-only, dog friendly site with complimentary fire pits in the Dorset AONB, 15 minutes from Bridport and beach.
4.79 /5
Bridport, Dorset (11.4 miles)
A small and peaceful site within the Marshwood Vale. Large grass pitches each with a rocket stove and picnic bench!
Owermoigne, Dorchester, Dorset (11.8 miles)
Family and dog friendly park with a shop, play park and more. 15 minutes to Durdle Door and the Jurassic Coast!
4.66 /5
Dorchester, Dorset (12.1 miles)
Family run site set in a 20 acre field on an organic farm within easy reach to the Purbeck Heritage coast.
4.65 /5
Bridport, Dorset (12.6 miles)
Family nature orientated camping with private bathrooms, plus quirky glamping land pods and Lotus Belle tents.
4.98 /5
Corscombe, Dorchester, Dorset (12.9 miles)
Peaceful camping and glamping in the grounds of a 16th century Tudor manor, for lovers of nature and tranquillity.
4.71 /5
Whitchurch Canonicorum, Bridport, Dorset (13 miles)
Adult-only camping and charming shepherd's huts in the Dorset AONB, within 15 minutes of Lyme Regis and Charmouth.
4.67 /5
Beaminster, Dorset (13.3 miles)
A small touring site nestled in the Dorset Area of Natural Beauty, 20 minutes from the Jurassic Coast.
4.77 /5