Bullshorn Camping
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- Peaceful adults-only and dog-friendly site on the Isle of Purbeck
- Five minutes' drive to Swanage, Corfe Castle and coastal paths
- Bus stop outside the site; firepits allowed; luxury heated showers
Site type
30
30Admission
Guests under the age of 18 are not allowed on site.
Dogs
- The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
General
- Please note that the shower facilities are unisex.
Occupancy
- Bookings must not consist of more than 2 different households.
- Group bookings of 5 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Single-sex bookings of 5 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
Reception
- There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
Safety
- Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri 10 Jul to
Adults only
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Reviews
97% would recommend this site to a friend
91% would stay here again
What customers say
This adults-only campsite offers a peaceful, "back-to-basics" outdoor experience with friendly, helpful owners. Reviewers praise the immaculately clean, modern facilities, particularly the powerful hot showers. The location is considered ideal for exploring the coast. While most pitches are flat, some note gentle slopes. Occasional road noise is mentioned, though often described as minimal or bearable. Some guests suggested additional waste bins when busy. A manager's comment indicates that toilet facilities were made unisex to help alleviate queues.
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Last updated 04/08/2026
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Super clean, showers powerful, hot and…
Non-electric grass campervan or tent pitch
Liked Super clean, showers powerful, hot and clean. Very relaxing site with not too far to walk into Dancing Ledge or other local hot-spots. Owners welcomed us as we arrived on site and were ever so kind and helpful offering advice and suggestions.
Will definitely be coming back to this site again. Thank you for making us feel so welcome and giving us a very relaxing break even just for 1 night. Just what we needed :-)
Disliked Nothing at all.
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Great site in beautiful surroundings. Would recommend.
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Anonymous Non-electric grass campervan or tent pitch
Liked Lovely quiet and peaceful site in stunning countryside. Clean facilities, hot showers Friendly welcoming owners. Ground a little uneven but we found a pretty flat spot in the middle of the field. Road noise not really noticeable to us where we were. Great to see the owners are very fire conscious with fire beaters, sand and water buckets and fire extinguishers on hand.
Disliked There was a surcharge for an unexpected third guest staying with us which took the total price to over £50 which we thought was a little high. Early morning noise from the herd of guinea fowl (?) was a little loud but we accept that being guests on their land and it was fun to see them.
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Lovely campsite clean basic facilities hot…
Anonymous Non-electric grass campervan or tent pitch
Liked Lovely campsite clean basic facilities hot showers close to swanage and corfe castle
Disliked Cost is high for what is there compared to many other campsites not all flat pitching
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Relaxing campsite
Non-electric grass campervan or tent pitch
Liked We really enjoyed our stay at Bullshorn, there was lots of space and it was peaceful. The facilities were clean and well maintained. We walked part of the south west coastal path. It’s a short walk to a pub and a longer walk to Swanage.
Disliked Occasional noise from traffic on the road, but it is minimal.
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Great site with diverse quests, overall quiet, clean and a great stay
Anonymous Non-electric grass campervan or tent pitch
Liked Nice site run by nice people. Everything was kept very clean with daily cleaning of showers and toilets.
Disliked Would have preferred more options for a flatter pitch but I guess we would need to try and arrive earlier and could be improved with access to hot water for washing up with - unless I got unlucky and was washing up when all the hot water had been used.
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Lovely relaxing campsite in a great…
Non-electric grass campervan or tent pitch
Liked Lovely relaxing campsite in a great location for walks. The site has a good selection of flat pitches (we didn't need our ramps for the campervan) but there are gently sloping areas. It's select you own pitch, which we always like, so you can find the best spot. The facilities are very clean with lovely hot showers and serve the site well. The owners are lovely, friendly and very helpful answering questions and advising where to go and what to do. We will definitely return for a longer stay next time.
Disliked Nothing
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Facilities are some the best of…
Non-electric grass campervan or tent pitch
Liked Facilities are some the best of used on a pop up campsite, so clean, shower were hot and super powerfull!
Disliked But of road noise, but was carnival week
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Lovely adults only campsite run by a local family
Non-electric grass campervan or tent pitch
Liked It’s a small family run campsite. The owners were really friendly, the facilities were clean & nicer than I’ve seen elsewhere. A proper shower without a timer felt like a luxury! It was a short drive to local amenities which was helpful!
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Great little spot, surrounded by woodland.…
Non-electric grass campervan or tent pitch
Liked Great little spot, surrounded by woodland.
A little hilly in the middle but great pitches around the outside. Facilities were modern and clean! Great little find!!
Disliked Little bit of road noise
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Lovely field with lots of options…
Non-electric grass campervan or tent pitch
Liked Lovely field with lots of options for pitching up - we particularly enjoyed being down under the trees by the stream and forest! Cool and peaceful! Clean, tidy facilities - lovely stay thank you :)
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Features
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Pop-up campsite
Dogs allowed
Adults only
Campfires allowed
Leisure on site
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis WatersportsAmenities on site
Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Adults only Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Peaceful Walkers' paradise Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearbyType
Medium (26-50 pitches) Pop-up campsiteNearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearbyLocation
Bullshorn Camping
Bullshorn Field
Valley Road
Swanage
Dorset
England
BH19 3DX
Directions Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
50.61647°N
2.00013°W
Route directions
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
AirportPlease note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
Local attractions
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swanage Central | 1.9 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Studland Knoll House | 3.2 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Shell Bay North | 4.8 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Poole Sandbanks Peninsular | 5.7 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Kimmeridge Bay | 5.8 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Swanage Railway 1.8 mi
Corfe Castle 3 mi
Studland Beach and Nature Reserve 3.4 mi
Brownsea Island 5.3 mi
Dorset Cruises 8.8 mi
National Trust
Studland Beach and Nature Reserve 2.9 mi
Corfe Castle 2.9 mi
Brownsea Island 5.3 mi
Clouds Hill 13.1 mi
White Mill 13.3 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Herston - Worth Matravers - Corfe 0.9 mi
Worth Matravers - Cliffs, Caves and Chapel 2.1 mi
Worth Matravers - Winspit - Dancing Ledge 2.1 mi
Swanage to Corfe Circular Walk 2.4 mi
Durlston Castle Historic Landscape 2.5 mi
Local events
- Dorset County Show (Saturday, 5 September 2026 – Saturday, 5 September 2026)
Dorchester, Dorset 20 mi
Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Bullshorn Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Bullshorn Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Bullshorn Camping? Attractions and activities nearby include: - Swanage (beach, pier, cafés, shops, beachside sauna and boat trips): five minutes’ drive - Corfe Castle: five minutes - Dancing Ledge: five minutes - Swanage Railway: … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Bullshorn Camping?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 2 p.m. – 9 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Bullshorn Camping? From £28 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.