Quarr Camping
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- Peaceful, dog-friendly rural farm site in the Dorset countryside
- A five-minute drive to Swanage and half an hour to the Jurassic Coast
- Back to basics site with drinking water, toilets, and showers
Site type
50Admission
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
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).
Extras
- A charge of £0.20 applies for the use of the shower.
General
- Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
Occupancy
- Group bookings of 2 or more units travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
Vehicles
- Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
- Please note, the washing up water is cold only. The showers operate on a 20p coin metre.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Thu 10 Sept to
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Reviews
96% would recommend this site to a friend
92% would stay here again
What customers say
Quarr campsite offers a spacious, family-friendly environment with a laid-back atmosphere. Visitors frequently praise the clean facilities, friendly staff, and the charming steam train that passes through. The picturesque location, coupled with ample space and the option to hire fire pits, makes for a relaxing stay. While some note the hilly terrain and the 20p shower system, the overall experience is overwhelmingly positive, with many guests expressing a desire to return.
Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews.
Last updated 01/09/2026
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Good economic camping
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Great location , easily get to Swanage , campsite is on the basic level but it's not promoted as glamping
Disliked The weather and that's not your fault
Recommend to friends Visit again
The place to shut off and chill out
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Second bank holiday here. We love it so relaxing.
High points
1. “Here comes the train” every hour, feels like the railway children
2. Toilets and showers always clean
3. Campfires (although none 2nd visit, very responsible due to wildfires)
4. So spacious for everyone and their dogs
5. Well kept grass good length and no rubbish or dog poo anywhere
6. Rural and quiet, yet shops at garage and bus and train within walking distance and Swanage only 5min drive
7. Visiting mobile shop with fresh croissants in the morning
8. Quiet in the evening and bedtimes
Disliked Nothing
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Busy site where you can pitch…
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Busy site where you can pitch up wherever you like, facilities were clean and although there were lots of family here never had to wait for a loo!
Lots of space and quiet at night, no road noise at all.
Disliked There is a train that goes alongside the site till about 9pm so if you want a good nights sleep make sure you’re not trackside!
Recommend to friends Visit again
Large open space. Basic but good…
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Large open space. Basic but good facilities to cover all your camping needs. Close to the tourist railway and a short drive to Swanage and other attractions in the area.
Recommend to friends Visit again
The facilities are basic but that was fine for us.
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Anonymous Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Our boys loved the trains.
Showers were warm and clean.
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It was a good camp, loads…
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked It was a good camp, loads of space, little play bit for kids, clean toilets and showers.
A lady comes round in the morning and rings a bell, shes got pastries(cash only) the showers were good make sure you have 20p as thats what they take.
Will definitely be back, kids had a great time and loved waving at the trains going past
Recommend to friends Visit again
Don't go in school holidays
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Nice place to camp, clean facilities, good location
Disliked Unfortunately we had really noisy neighbours, plating music really loud,shouting, barking dogs, kids running around making loads of noise, dogs running around off lead, people being sick in the bushes by the tent of a night as they had too much to drink. Maybe we just chose a bad few days to go.
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Great stop!
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Clean, tidy, big open space!
Disliked Needing 20p’s !!!
Recommend to friends Visit again
The steam train running by the…
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked The steam train running by the campsite
Disliked 20p showers, people camping too close to us and letting dogs off leads
Recommend to friends Visit again
Really enjoyed camping for three nights.…
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Really enjoyed camping for three nights. It was lovely and quiet the toilets were kept fairly clean. The location was amazing right next to where the steam train is. We really enjoyed our stay.
Disliked The only issue we had were finding 20ps for the shower as it’s 20p for every 2 minutes which was a bit annoying as you had to have someone standing outside to put in the coins.
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Features
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Pop-up campsite
Dogs allowed
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 Car parking by pitch/unit 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
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild campingUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearbyType
Farm Medium (26-50 pitches) Pop-up campsiteNearby leisure
Fishing nearby Golf nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearbyLocation
Quarr Camping
Quarr Farm
Quarr Farm Road
Swanage
Dorset
England
BH19 3DY
Directions Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
50.62158°N
2.0118°W
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
Food and drink
- The Kings Arms Pub 0.9 mi
- The Royal Oak Pub 1.6 mi
- Isle of Purbeck Golf Club Restaurant 1.7 mi
- Golden Bengal Restaurant 1.7 mi
- Coastal Crust Pizza Restaurant 1.7 mi
- The Globe Inn Pub 1.7 mi
- The Village Inn Pub 1.8 mi
- Square and Compass Pub 2 mi
- The Castle Inn Pub 2.1 mi
- Scott Arms Pub 2.2 mi
Groceries
- Courthill Stores Off-licence 2.2 mi
- The Dorset Cider Farm Off-licence 2.3 mi
- Co-op Food Supermarket 2.4 mi
- Budgens Supermarket 2.5 mi
- Sainsbury's Supermarket 6.1 mi
Parks and play
- King George's Play Area Playground 2.2 mi
- West Burton Field Playground 2.2 mi
- Days Park 2.2 mi
- The Chadwick Playground 2.5 mi
- Blue Pool Play Area Playground 4 mi
- Natural Play Area Playground 5.1 mi
- The Hayricks park 5.5 mi
- John Procter Memorial Ground park 6 mi
- Bestwall Park 6.1 mi
- Hamworthy Park 6.2 mi
Family days out
- Norman's Quarry Visitor attraction 0.8 mi
- Burngate Purbeck Stone Centre Visitor attraction 1 mi
- Putlake Adventure Farm Visitor attraction 1 mi
- Spyway Barn Visitor attraction 1.6 mi
- Dancing Ledge Visitor attraction 2.1 mi
- Corfe Castle Model Village Visitor attraction 2.3 mi
- Corfe Castle 2.4 mi
- Corfe Castle Visitor attraction 2.4 mi
- Punch and Judy Visitor attraction 2.5 mi
- Swanage Lockup Visitor attraction 2.5 mi
Public transport
- Langton Matravers, Capston Field 0.9 mi
- Durnford Drove 0.9 mi
- Kings Arms 0.9 mi
- Acton Lane 1 mi
- Steppes Hill 1 mi
- Haycrafts Lane 1 mi
- Three Acre Lane Bottom 1.1 mi
- Three Acre Lane Top 1.1 mi
- Holmes Road 1.3 mi
- Worth Lane 1.5 mi
Beaches
- Swanage Beach 2.5 mi
- South Beach 3.3 mi
- Knoll Beach 3.3 mi
- Studland Naturist Beach 4.1 mi
- Shipstal Beach 5 mi
- Sandbanks Beach 5.5 mi
What’s nearby
- Isle of Purbeck Golf Course 1.8 mi
- Kirkwood Park Golf course 2 mi
- Swanage Golf Games Golf course 2 mi
- Shell Bay Marine Marina 4.7 mi
- Royal Motor Yacht Club Marina 5.5 mi
- Ridge Marina 5.5 mi
- Poole Yacht Club Marina 6.1 mi
- Port of Poole Marina 6.1 mi
Local services
- BP Fuel station 0.1 mi
- Murco Fuel station 0.5 mi
- Texaco Fuel station 1.8 mi
- Pod Point Charging station 2.2 mi
- Mer Charging station 2.3 mi
- Well Pharmacy 2.5 mi
- Pod Point Charging station 2.5 mi
- Swanage Hospital 2.5 mi
- RAW Charging Charging station 2.5 mi
- Well Pharmacy 2.5 mi
Must see
Corfe Castle 2.4 mi
Swanage Railway 2.4 mi
Studland Beach and Nature Reserve 3.3 mi
Brownsea Island 5.2 mi
Lulworth Castle & Park 8.7 mi
National Trust
Corfe Castle 2.3 mi
Studland Beach and Nature Reserve 3.1 mi
Brownsea Island 5.2 mi
Clouds Hill 12.4 mi
White Mill 12.8 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Herston - Worth Matravers - Corfe 1.5 mi
Worth Matravers - Cliffs, Caves and Chapel 2 mi
Worth Matravers - Winspit - Dancing Ledge 2 mi
Corfe - Nine Barrows Down - Swanage 2.3 mi
The Purbecks - Castle and Coastal 2.5 mi
Local events
- Dorset County Show (Saturday, 5 September 2026 – Saturday, 5 September 2026)
Dorchester, Dorset 19.4 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 Quarr Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Quarr Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Quarr Camping? You’ll feel like you’ve stumbled into a scene from a storybook at Harman’s Cross station (10 minutes’ walk). Pick a picnic bench, gaze at the old-school platforms and Portland stone period buildings … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Quarr Camping?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 2 p.m. – 7 p.m. Depart by: 10:30 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Quarr Camping? From £22 (for 1 night, 5 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.