Swanage campsites
Swanage campsites offer the perfect base for a coastal getaway on the Isle of Purbeck in Dorset. Spend days relaxing on the sandy beach, exploring Swanage Pier, or hiking up to Old Harry Rocks. Enjoy family-friendly fun, watersports, coastal walks, and charming town streets, all while soaking up the stunning Dorset coastline from these top Swanage camping spots.
27 Swanage campsites
Herston Yards Farm
Swanage, Dorset
1.1 miles from Swanage
124 reviews
58%
would recommend
Family friendly camping and glamping site with a shop and pop up bar, five minutes from Swanage.
Pitches: 83 x Fully Serviced Hardstanding Pitches, 46 x Electric Grass Pitches
Woodyhyde Campsite
Swanage, Dorset
3.4 miles from Swanage
74 reviews
96%
would recommend
Camping site set in the heart of the Purbeck countryside, a short distance from Swanage and Corfe Castle.
Pitches: 60 x Electric Grass Pitches, 100 x Non Electric Grass Pitches
Burnbake Campsite
Corfe Castle, Wareham, Dorset
3.6 miles from Swanage
92 reviews
92%
would recommend
Family back-to-nature camping and glamping, 15 minutes to the Jurassic Coast! Onsite shop, play area and more.
Pitches: 30 x Non Electric Grass Pitches, 30 x Non Electric Woodland Grass Pitches
Norden Farm Campsite
Corfe Castle, Wareham, Dorset
5.6 miles from Swanage
27 reviews
100%
would recommend
Family-run camping and touring site on a working farm with an onsite farm shop, just outside Corfe Castle.
Pitches: 30 x Large Non Electric Grass Pitches, 30 x Medium Non Electric Grass Pitches
Huntick Retreat
Lytchet Matravers, Poole, Dorset
10.8 miles from Swanage
58 reviews
88%
would recommend
Adult-only (16+), dog-friendly touring and camping park for a peaceful getaway in the Dorset countryside.
Pitches: 14 x Grass Pitches (Optional Electric), 18 x Serviced Hardstanding Pitches (Optional Electric)
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Birchwood Tourist Park
Coldharbour, Wareham, Dorset
10.9 miles from Swanage
27 reviews
100%
would recommend
Family and dog friendly park by Wareham Forest, five minutes to Wareham. Onsite shop, play park and dog wash!
Pitches: 75 x Electric Grass or Gravel Pitches (Type C), 20 x Fully Serviced Block Paved Hardstanding Pitches (Type A)
Primrose Fields Campsite
East Stoke, Wareham, Dorset
11.3 miles from Swanage
Opens 22 May
92 reviews
97%
would recommend
Family camping with campfires on a wildflower meadow, near Bovington Tank Museum, Monkey World and Lulworth.
50 x Non Electric Grass Pitches
10m long
Parley Court Camping
Hurn, Christchurch, Dorset
12.2 miles from Swanage
Opens 3 July
18 reviews
79%
would recommend
A family-run riverside campsite in Christchurch with excellent onsite facilities such as golf, café and a bar.
Pitches: 35 x Non Electric Grass Tent Pitches, 4 x Unfurnished Bell Tents (Dog Friendly)
Whitemead Caravan Park
Wool, Dorset
12.5 miles from Swanage
50 reviews
96%
would recommend
Family touring park with a shop, play area, and games room. Five minutes to Monkey World, ten minutes to the coast!
Pitches: 17 x Electric Grass Pitches, 9 x Extra Large Electric Grass Pitches
Longthorns Farm
Wareham, Dorset
12.9 miles from Swanage
79 reviews
90%
would recommend
Family friendly camping, touring and glamping next door to Monkey World. Onsite alpacas you can walk and meet!
Pitches: 22 x Electric Grass Pitches, 3 x TipeeCo Tipis
Durdle Door Holiday Park
Wareham, Dorset
13.3 miles from Swanage
Coastal park with sea views, a ten minute walk to the famous Durdle Door. Onsite bar, restaurant and play parks!
Pitches: 15 x Electric Sea View Grass Campervan Pitches, 36 x Premium Abbeyfield Electric Hardstanding Touring Pitches
St Leonards Farm Caravan and Camping Park
West Moors, Ferndown, Dorset
14.7 miles from Swanage
162 reviews
93%
would recommend
Family friendly camping, touring and glamping, 15 minutes to the New Forest and 20 minutes from the coast!
Pitches: 123 x Electric Grass Pitches, 25 x Non Electric Grass Pitches
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California Meadows
Swanage, Dorset
1 miles from Swanage
Small, family friendly tent and campervan site with shepherd's hut. Located minutes from South West Coast Path.
Ulwell Holiday Park
Swanage, Dorset
1.3 miles from Swanage
Family and pet friendly tent and touring holiday park nestled under the Purbeck Hills with indoor pool, restaurant.
Quarr Camping
Swanage, Dorset
2.5 miles from Swanage
Small, friendly and family run farm camping site situated in Purbeck with grass pitches close to Swanage beach.
The Railway Campsite
Harmans Cross, Swanage, Dorset
2.9 miles from Swanage
Back-to-basics, family friendly tent and tourer camping located next to the Swanage steam trains Railway.
Downshay Farm
Swanage, Dorset
2.9 miles from Swanage
A peaceful site with picturesque views of Corfe Castle, ten minutes from Swanage Beach. Dog friendly.
Corfe Castle Dorset Camping
Wareham, Dorset
5.2 miles from Swanage
The Purbeck Hills, award winning beaches and a castle make this a popular family site.
Smedmore Caravan Site
Kimmeridge, Wareham, Dorset
6.4 miles from Swanage
Privately owned and Caravan Club affiliated site, set on a stunning and unspoilt stretch of the Jurassic Coastline.
Ridge Farm Camping and Caravan Park
Ridge, Wareham, Dorset
7.4 miles from Swanage
A friendly, family-run camping and caravan site on a small farm close to the Purbeck Hills and lovely South Coast.
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Things to do in Swanage
Start your visit with a leisurely walk along Swanage Pier! It's a great place place for a family photo or spot of crab fishing.
Swanage Beach is sure to be a hit with all the family too, with calm waters and beach wardens in the summer months. The dare-devils in your group may like to try seeing the coastline from a different angle, either kayaking or coasteering with Land and Wave or Cumulus Outdoors.
Nearby Shell Bay is a clean and white sandy beach, ideal for building sandcastles or relaxing with a good book. This pretty beach is located in the Studland and Godlingston Heath Nature Reserve, maintained by National Trust, and has a great circular walk through the sand dunes.
At Shell Bay you’re also close to Old Harry Rocks, which are a must see when in Dorset. This beautiful and unique headland is best viewed from the Studland to Swanage coastal path, or you could take the Second World War Walk and see sights such as Fort Henry, pill boxes and Dragon's Teeth (tank obstacles).
Stoborough Heath National Nature Reserve and Hartland Moor National Nature Reserve are also within easy reach.
Back in town, hop onboard a stream train to journey along the Swanage Railway to nearby Corfe Castle. The kids will also love Putlake Farm, a real working dairy farm with pedal go karts, trampolines, a petting centre and the opportunity to bottle feed your favourite farmyard animals.
To the south of the town, beautiful Durlston Country Park - complete with a fascinating Victorian castle and grounds - and Anvil Point Lighthouse are both worth a visit.
Swanage is also an good base for exploring the magnificent Jurassic Coast, with Durdle Door and Lulworth Cove both highlights. Weymouth, Poole and Bournemouth are more good day trip options.