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
From castle gambols to digging for treasure in the sand, the Jurassic Coast and the serene Dorset countryside are your stomping grounds when you stay at Quarr Camping. Between the novel-esque Corfe Castle and the traditional seaside town of Swanage, this family-friendly site is well situated for an action-packed holiday of countryside capers or simply a spot of well-deserved seaside relaxation. Toot toot… what’s that sound? The traditional steam railway is nearby, and the heritage railway of Harman’s Cross railway station quite literally around the corner (10 minutes’ walk). Explore the area on foot, wheels or rail, and tick off coastal must-sees such as Durdle Door, Dancing Ledge, and Winspit Quarry, all within a 30-minute drive. Once you’re done, lean back and listen to a countryside soundtrack – crickets, cows, and all sorts of countryside animals – on this peaceful rural farm site, welcoming families, dogs and all countryside enthusiasts. You'll have to prepare to get back to basics at this site, but it's got running drinking water, toilets, showers and a chemical disposal point. Plus, you can complete the true outdoor experience with a campfire or barbecue, picking up supplies from the local shop within a 10-minute stroll. If a pint or pub grub is on your mind, there are also several pubs within five minutes’ drive. You’ll certainly need the fuel after an action-packed day of watersports, coastal hiking or biking, or sightseeing your way around.

Site type

Tent pitches 50
Open now
Opens 25 July
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • 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).
  • Group bookings of 2 or more units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • A charge of £0.20 applies for the use of the shower.
  • 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 that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • Please note, the washing up water is cold only. The showers operate on a 20p coin metre.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, 25 Jul to

Reviews

9.1

Overall rating from 266 Pitchup.com customers

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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Peaceful

94% would recommend this site to a friend

92% would stay here again

What customers say

This is a popular, back-to-basics campsite with plentiful space and a relaxed atmosphere. Visitors frequently highlight the charm of the passing steam trains and the family-friendly hay bale play area. Facilities, including toilets and showers, are generally praised for their cleanliness. The location is ideal for exploring Swanage and surrounding areas. While the site is considered excellent value, some guests noted the basic nature of the facilities, including the shower coin system and occasional uneven ground.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Great site close to swanage

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Lorna M.

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Campsite was well kept and quiet.
4th time back to this site.
Bakery lady is a lively touch coming around with her van in the morning

Disliked No dislikes

Recommend to friends Visit again

Perfect.

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Really enjoyed this campsite,clean facilities,lovely owners,firepits are great addition,the hay bales simple but affective kids loved them.
We will definitely be back.
Very cheap for the area.

Disliked Nothing to dislike

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely quiet location, we loved watching the steam trains go past, and…

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Enya D.

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Lovely quiet location, we loved watching the steam trains go past, and they weren’t too loud so don’t disturb your stay. Lots of room for the kids to play. Toilets and showers were clean too.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Stayed for one night- lovely place , for the first time the…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Stayed for one night- lovely place , for the first time the pitch was unlimited- amazing, as no boundaries, campfire allowed. Clean facilities, very welcoming owners. Location close to the beach and close for a lovely walk. We had great time and the kids too - enjoyed watching the steam train passing.

Disliked The shower was 20p for 2 min , however there was another facility with free showers , but no light- we had a torch and there was no problem to use it.

Recommend to friends Visit again

The welcome The layout The trees The views The trains The facilities…

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Anonymous

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Liked The welcome
The layout
The trees
The views
The trains
The facilities

Recommend to friends Visit again

Friendly relaxed site. Very chilled. Love we can pick our own…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Friendly relaxed site. Very chilled. Love we can pick our own spot and get away from others.

Disliked Limited facilities. Only one set of showers/loo/ washing up, for such a big site. Water taps also limited. But the facilities are clean.

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Lovely location and lots of space…

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Trevor L.

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Lovely location and lots of space

Recommend to friends Visit again

Will definitely use Quarr again.

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Simon C.

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Liked Large field so lots of space between pitches. Adequate washing up, showers and loos. Good to see the kids enjoying playing on the hay bales.

Disliked Lots of the campsite is not flat, so care needed when deciding where to pitch. You may end up walking a long way to the toilet block. Both of these were ok for us, but it’s worth knowing.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Pitches were all on slopes,dirty wash and showers, never again

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Location

Disliked No hot water available, showers were dirty and could not get a full shower as 20 pences ran out quick, even though put lots in the slot. Suppose to be there 5 days, came home after 2 days

Recommend to friends Visit again

Loved it! Thank you!!

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Bethany R.

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Everything. Perfect, back to basics holiday with the family (and pooch!)

No frills, but no frills were needed. Facilities were cleaned regularly and well stocked, showers were available and the hay bales were utilised massively by my kids who spent hours playing on them with new found friends.

Definitely one we would love to return to.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Brilliant get away

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Chris S.

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Brilliant open space, plenty of choice depending of size of party, my little boy loved watching the steam train go past.
Was able to buy some logs from onsite shop.

Overall Excellent Value for money so close to swanage

Disliked N/A

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

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 Watersports

Amenities 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 Wifi

Groups welcome

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

Rules

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

Themes

Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping

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 Shop nearby

Type

Farm Medium (26-50 pitches) Pop-up campsite

Nearby leisure

Fishing nearby Golf nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Location

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
2.2 mi East Street
2.2 mi East Street
2.4 mi Bus Station
Rail
6.7 mi Wareham Rail Station
6.8 mi Holton Heath Rail Station
6.9 mi Poole Rail Station
Ferry
4.9 mi Shell Bay Ferry Terminal
5.1 mi Sandbanks Ferry Terminal
5.2 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

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 and watch as the trains roll by. More history hangs heavy in the air at Corfe Castle (five minutes’ drive). The Jurassic Coast is where you’ll find most of the action… head down early to beat the crowds to Durdle Door (30 minutes) and its neighbour Lulworth Cove. It's hard to beat a shoreline that has silky sand, iconic landmarks and paddle-worthy waters all in one. Tick your way along the coast, beginning with a dip in the shallow pool at Dancing Ledge (5 minutes), and then on to Winspit Quarry (15 minutes) and the clifftop Durlston Country Park and National Nature Reserve (15 minutes)… or pick between watersports or a sandcastle face-off on the beaches of Sandbanks (40 minutes) and Studland (10 minutes).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Swanage Central 2.4 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Studland Knoll House 3.3 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Shell Bay North 4.8 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Kimmeridge Bay 5.3 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Poole Sandbanks Peninsular 5.7 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

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 6 September 2025 – Saturday 6 September 2025)

    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.

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

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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?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  10:30 a.m.

    If no one is around at entrance please look in shed for your ticket to hang in window then go pitch up where you like.

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  • How much does it cost to stay at Quarr Camping? From £20 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.