Turn an outbound and return fight through the motorway traffic, sandwiched around a few precious hours at the seaside into a long, lazy break at the coast with these handy campsites near Lulworth Cove. Forget rising at the crack of dawn, you can sleep in and still be at this lovely Dorset spot before any other beach towels are laid down! Relax in the shallows or grab an ice cream as you watch the sun's rays beaming through Durdle Door.
Dorchester, Dorset (4.4 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
Wool, Dorset (4.4 miles)
Award-winning friendly family run park set in five and a half acres of Dorset countryside.
4.78 /5
East Stoke, Wareham, Dorset (5.3 miles)
Family camping with campfires on a wildflower meadow, near Bovington Tank Museum, Monkey World and Lulworth.
4.82 /5
Owermoigne, Dorchester, Dorset (5.5 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
Wareham, Dorset (5.6 miles)
Family friendly camping, touring and glamping next door to Monkey World. Onsite alpacas you can walk and meet!
4.82 /5
Osmington Mills, Weymouth, Dorset (5.7 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 (5.8 miles)
Small, adult only farm site with panoramic views, just 15 minutes from Durdle Door. Open year round.
4.3 /5
Dorchester, Dorset (7.4 miles)
Small and peaceful rural campsite in the Dorset AONB, ten minutes from Dorchester. Dog friendly.
Corfe Castle, Wareham, Dorset (7.7 miles)
Family-run camping and touring site on a working farm with an onsite farm shop, just outside Corfe Castle.
4.94 /5
Moreton, Dorchester, Dorset (6.3 miles)
Located in the heart of Wessex, Moreton is perfect for camping holidays spent exploring Dorset's beautiful beaches.
Wareham, Dorset (1 miles)
A family-owned park with unrivalled access to the famous limestone arch at Durdle Door.
Winfrith Newburgh, Dorset (3 miles)
Pre-erected bell tent glamping for families with onsite animals. Five minutes from Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door.
Winfrith Newburgh, Dorchester, Dorset (3.6 miles)
Small, peaceful, family run CL site in Winfrith Newburgh, close to the beaches. Open year round.
East Knighton, Wareham, Dorset (3.7 miles)
Friendly and family run camping site for tents and small campervans, just four miles to Durdle Door and Lulworth,
East Stoke, Wareham, Dorset (5 miles)
A quick drive from beaches, Durdle Door and Monkey World, this dog friendly site is your base in the Dorset AONB.
Wareham, Dorset (5.1 miles)
Bell tents for families and couples on a peaceful equestrian farm, 20 minutes from the Jurassic Coast.
Warmwell, Dorchester, Dorset (6.1 miles)
A caravan park where peace and tranquillity come as standard. Seasonal pitches only.
Kimmeridge, Wareham, Dorset (6.1 miles)
Privately owned and Caravan Club affiliated site, set on a stunning and unspoilt stretch of the Jurassic Coastline.
Osmington, Weymouth, Dorset (7.1 miles)
A family run summertime campsite that offers plenty of space and facilities right under the Osmington White Horse.
Wareham, Dorset (7.1 miles)
From treehouses to wild camping - Blue Pool camping has something for everyone. Peaceful tranquillity at it's best.
Wareham, Dorset (7.8 miles)
The Purbeck Hills, award winning beaches and a castle make this a popular family site.
Coldharbour, Wareham, Dorset (8 miles)
An open, rural, family-run caravan and campsite, surrounded by Wareham Forest, centrally located in Purbeck.
East Knighton, Dorset (4 miles)
Small, peaceful, family friendly site for tents and small campervans. Rallies welcome. Dog friendly.