Bullshorn Camping

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Green views all around
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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
On the hunt for a pretty and peaceful base for an Isle of Purbeck break? Bullshorn Camping could well be the place – this small and friendly site has an adults-only setup that’s just the ticket for couples and solo travellers looking to unwind in this gorgeous part of the world. Walkers and cyclists are particularly well served at this Dorset spot, with lots of quiet trails running through the surrounding area and the chance for a seaside stroll on the South West Coast Path close by too. Beaches, historic sights and the many attractions of the Jurassic Coast are all within striking distance too, and getting around should be nice and easy thanks to the bus stop just by the site. Swanage (five minutes’ drive) is your nearest town, with a beach and heritage railway as well as lots of lovely places to eat and shop. Barbecues and campfires are permitted back on site, so you may like to pick up suitable supplies while you’re there – although there is a pub half a mile away if that’s more your scene. The emphasis here is on creating a calm atmosphere for a chilled-out break, so facilities have been kept to just the essentials in the form of smart modern toilets and showers; no noisy bar or anything here.

Site type

Tent pitches 30
Motorhome pitches 30
Open now
Opens 10 July
Please note

Admission

  • 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

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Reviews

8.9

Overall rating from 67 Pitchup.com customers

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Peaceful

90% would recommend this site to a friend

88% would stay here again

What customers say

This adults-only, family-run campsite offers a "back-to-basics" experience with a focus on simplicity and nature. Visitors consistently praise the clean, modern facilities, particularly the hot, powerful showers. The location is considered ideal for exploring the Purbeck area, with convenient access to Swanage and coastal paths. While many appreciate the peaceful atmosphere and lack of light pollution, some mention occasional road noise from the adjacent A351, which can be mitigated by pitching further into the field. The terrain is described as gently sloping in parts, though flat pitches are generally available, especially if arriving earlier. The site is dog-friendly, and real fires are permitted. A potential drawback for some is the limited number of washing-up stations and drinking water taps, with only cold water available. Manager comments indicate an effort to address feedback, such as making toilet facilities unisex to reduce queues.

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This is great for an overnight…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass campervan or tent pitch

Liked This is great for an overnight stop
Nice and quiet even though it’s near a road
Toilets are clean and showers are hot

Recommend to friends Visit again

Facilties were excellent and clean and…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass campervan or tent pitch

Liked Facilties were excellent and clean and the owners very friendly.
The site was quiet and perfect for a one night getaway from it all.
Close to a bus stop to take you into Swanage.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great showers…

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 Rita F. 1 review

Non-electric grass campervan or tent pitch

Liked Great showers

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great little campsite Lovely and quiet…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass campervan or tent pitch

Liked Great little campsite
Lovely and quiet and toilets and showers spotless
Thanks so much
Will be back
Vivien

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Amazing. Would be back to stay.…

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Karen M. 4 reviews

Non-electric grass campervan or tent pitch

Liked Amazing. Would be back to stay. Great facilities. Clean and plenty of hot water. Couldn’t fault it.

Disliked Nothing.

Recommend to friends Visit again

I enjoyed the spot earlier in the season & returned for another 3 day

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 LittleTitch21 1 review

Non-electric grass campervan or tent pitch

Liked Perfect spot to venture from without having to drive anywhere.
Toilets and showers immaculate.
Very little facilities but I knew that and it was exactly how I like it.
Owners friendly welcoming and some great suggestions for where to explore etc

Disliked Nothing. The site was exactly as described very clearly on the website. Read the description everything you need to know is there.

Recommend to friends Visit again

We loved the site, we hope all the future sites we camp at are as good

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grant h. 1 review

Non-electric grass campervan or tent pitch

Liked Our first ever camping trip, the site was easy to find. It’s not too big and the facilities are great. Clean hot showers and clean toilets.

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

A gem of a campsite

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 Ben M. 1 review

Non-electric grass campervan or tent pitch

Liked A gem of a campsite. Lovely location with an amazing view over the Dorset Hills. Facilities brand new and super clean. The site is walking distance from a pub too! Everyone was very quiet and respectful, and the owners were lovely.
One of my favourites, will be back.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Nice but noisy roadside field

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R L. 4 reviews

Non-electric grass campervan or tent pitch

Liked Calm site, plenty of space, adequate facilities

Disliked Adjacent busy main road, noisy 24 hours a day. Very few flat areas in the field

Recommend to friends Visit again

Ok for one night

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john e. 1 review

Non-electric grass campervan or tent pitch

Liked Small, clean facilities, nice campers

Disliked Fairly sloped, quite a lot of road noise, no hot water for washing up... More of a pop up camp site.. Surprised at the £32

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

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 Watersports

Amenities 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 Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Adults only Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Peaceful Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 pitches) Pop-up campsite

Nearby 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 nearby

Location

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

From Corfe Castle: Follow the A351 towards Swanage on Valley Road through Harman's Cross. Pass the BP Garage, cross the bridge and take the left turn at the Knitson turning. From Swanage: Follow the A351 towards Corfe Castle on Valley Road, passing Langton Matravers and Crack Lane. Take the right turn at the Knitson turning. Bullshorn Camping is the first turning on the right.

Nearest transport

Coach
1.8 mi Bus Station
2.8 mi East Street
2.8 mi East Street
Rail
7.2 mi Poole Rail Station
7.3 mi Wareham Rail Station
7.4 mi Holton Heath Rail Station
Ferry
4.9 mi Shell Bay Ferry Terminal
5.1 mi Sandbanks Ferry Terminal
5.3 mi Brownsea Island Ferry Landing
Airport
13.4 mi Bournemouth International Airport

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.

Local attractions

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: five minutes - Chapmans Pool and scenic coastal walks: 10 minutes - Studland beach (walk from the pub to Old Harry Rocks): 15 minutes - Durlston Country Park & National Nature Reserve: 15 minutes - The Blue Pool: 15 minutes - Kimmeridge Bay: 25 minutes - Tyneham village and Worbarrow Bay: 25 minutes - Monkey World: 25 minutes -The Tank Museum: 25 minutes - Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door: half an hour.

Food and drink

  • Golden Bengal 1.1 mi
  • Coastal Crust Pizza 1.1 mi
  • Isle of Purbeck Golf Club 1.6 mi
  • The Corner 1.9 mi
  • Sea Breeze 1.9 mi
  • The Narrows 1.9 mi
  • The Parade Fish and Chips 2 mi
  • La Trattoria 2 mi
  • The Purbeck Plaza 2 mi
  • Dragon Inn 2.1 mi

Groceries

  • Courthill Stores Off-licence 1.6 mi
  • Co-op Food Supermarket 1.8 mi
  • Budgens Supermarket 1.9 mi
  • The Dorset Cider Farm Off-licence 2.9 mi

Parks and play

  • King George's Play Area Playground 1.6 mi
  • Days Park 1.7 mi
  • The Chadwick Playground 1.9 mi
  • West Burton Field Playground 2.3 mi
  • Blue Pool Play Area Playground 4.6 mi
  • Natural Play Area Playground 5.3 mi
  • The Hayricks park 6.1 mi

Family days out

  • Putlake Adventure Farm Visitor attraction 0.5 mi
  • Norman's Quarry Visitor attraction 0.7 mi
  • Burngate Purbeck Stone Centre Visitor attraction 1 mi
  • Spyway Barn Visitor attraction 1.2 mi
  • Dancing Ledge Visitor attraction 1.7 mi
  • Swanage Lockup Visitor attraction 1.9 mi
  • Punch and Judy Visitor attraction 1.9 mi
  • Funworld Amusements Amusement arcade 1.9 mi
  • Playland Amusements Amusement arcade 2.1 mi
  • Shep's Hollow Visitor attraction 2.1 mi

Public transport

  • Steppes Hill 0.5 mi
  • Three Acre Lane Bottom 0.5 mi
  • Kings Arms 0.5 mi
  • Three Acre Lane Top 0.5 mi
  • Durnford Drove 0.5 mi
  • Langton Matravers, Capston Field 0.7 mi
  • Holmes Road 0.7 mi
  • Swanage School 0.9 mi
  • Acton Lane 1 mi
  • Herston Cross 1.1 mi

Beaches

  • Swanage Beach 2 mi
  • South Beach 3.1 mi
  • Knoll Beach 3.2 mi
  • Studland Naturist Beach 4 mi
  • Shipstal Beach 5.5 mi
  • Sandbanks Beach 5.6 mi

What’s nearby

  • Kirkwood Park Golf course 1.4 mi
  • Swanage Golf Games Golf course 1.4 mi
  • Isle of Purbeck Golf Course 1.8 mi
  • Shell Bay Marine Marina 4.8 mi
  • Royal Motor Yacht Club Marina 5.5 mi
  • Ridge Marina 6.1 mi

Local services

  • BP Fuel station 0.5 mi
  • Murco Fuel station 1.1 mi
  • Texaco Fuel station 1.2 mi
  • Pod Point Charging station 1.6 mi
  • Well Pharmacy 1.9 mi
  • Swanage Hospital 1.9 mi
  • Pod Point Charging station 1.9 mi
  • Well Pharmacy 1.9 mi
  • Mer Charging station 3 mi
  • RAW Charging Charging station 3.1 mi

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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?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • 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.