Burnbake Campsite

Burnbake Campsite is a relaxed and dog friendly site, with Studland Beach only a 15 minute drive and Corfe Castle just ten minutes away. There are grass pitches both with and without electric hook ups, all of which are suitable for tents and small touring units, as well as electric hardstanding pitches, suitable for campervans and motorhomes, bell tents and luxury lodges. If you're after that authentic camping vibe, fire pits are welcome.

Why choose Burnbake Campsite

About the site

The site is tucked into secluded woodland on the beautiful Isle of Purbeck, part of the Rempstone Estate. A family favourite since 1975, it's a 'Swallows and Amazons' affair, with access to 12 acres of fabulous outdoor space to tempt keen walkers and cyclists. There are over a hundred unmarked grass pitches to choose from. From 30 spacious non electric pitches in the main campsite woodland area to 85 spread across the large open camping field, all of which are suitable for tents and small campervans. In a separate field, there are an additional ten grass pitches with electric hook up, also suitable for tents and small campervans. If you're looking to bring your campervan or motorhome, there are five hardstanding pitches available all with electric hook ups! Guests can also opt for one of the bell tents with a double air mattress, two single mattresses, a chest of drawers and a small lantern. Sorry, bedding and towels are not included. Outside are solar lights, a picnic bench, a fire pit and a grill. Please note that the bell tents don't have access to an electric hook up so have no plug sockets or electricity. There are also 22 luxury lodges available all year round. A truly wonderful base to explore Dorset's countryside and Jurassic coast from, with golden sand beaches being just 15 minutes away. Dogs are welcome onsite but please keep them on the lead. Fire pits are allowed to achieve that traditional camping atmosphere, but please make sure they are raised off the ground to avoid damaging the grass.

Burnbake Campsite is open from 18/04 to 12/10.

There are 185 accommodation options on-site

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Bookable pitches and accommodation options

3 x Bell Tents (Dog Friendly)

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3 x Bell Tents (Dog Friendly)

Max 4 people

Equipped with a double air mattress, two single mattresses, chest of drawers and lantern. Bedding and towels not included. Outside, solar lights, picnic bench, a fire pit and grill, bring your own cooking equipment. Shared facilities nearby. Dogs welcome.

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Other accommodation

22 x Luxury Lodges

22 x Luxury Lodges

Max 6 people

A selection of fully equipped lodges with self contained facilities and hot tubs.

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Rebecca Y

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Small Tent - Non Electric Woodland Grass PitchesOct 2025

Only stayed for one night in October but it was a lovely site with helpful staff. Facilities were clean and fires were allowed.

Good stay

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Mike G

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VW-Type Campervan - Electric Grass PitchesSep 2025

Location was excellent, site was quiet and also few people staying. Facilities were good although shower blocks themselves were very cold and hot water not that hot. Also, the area into the blocks had exposed above ground roots, which were tricky at night. Site could benefit from some lighting in key areas, like solar movement lights around the blocks and pathways. The Shack was shut for the season which was a shame, as promised great food and breakfasts. The site had access paths to walks and cycleways direct from site which were also very good, through the woods. All in all, a good stay, feel perhaps price should possibly reflect end of season.

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Bob A

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Sprinter-Type Campervan - Electric Hardstanding PitchesSep 2025

Well they say it's peaceful, I'd say far from it. Friday night being the worse with the boom boom boom of somebody's subwoofer going till 2330 odd hours, they obviously thought we all should enjoy the noise. Unfortunately it didn't stop there the next day as all I could hear was the background noise of people's music and radio's pretty much the same as Thursday, add to that the constant barking of dogs, two taken on holiday but spent most of their time in the neighbouring vehicle, left alone, with the radio going and howling and barking till the owners would show up. It's end of season and I thought it would be peaceful, how wrong I was. The shower rooms were freezing cold, doors left open all the time, the shower works for about a minute so you have to try and wash with your finger on the button to keep a constant water supply, everything and I mean everything gets soaked, your crocs fill up with water even when they are furthest from the shower head and when the water stops your freezing cold in no time. The elsan is not really a private matter as it's only got three low sides do everyone can see you emptying your waste. Sorry for such a poor review, but I would not go back.

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