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
50
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
9.1/10
Reviews
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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Lovely peaceful brake / close to beautiful places - we will be back!
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked how peaceful and spacious place is
Steam train coming through every hour
how close to Swanage and Lulworth and other places this is
toilets and showers - all in good order, clean and always with lots of toilet paper and even hand soap
Lovely owners - even delivered wood and fire pit for us when we were out
Disliked only 20p coins for showers - only as they are difficult to get hold off
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Wonderful campsite, friendly helpful staff!
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Lovely campsite, booked originally for the one night due to reading a couple of recent mixed reviews but managed to speak to the lovely owners at the reception hut and extended our booking to 5 nights.
Such a lovely location, the train going last is a lovely attraction.
Great facilities, nice snack selection and ice creams on site. Toilets and showers were great and cleaned regularly and for the price far nicer than portaloos.
The firepits were a great add on and easy enough to get more logs when we needed.
Will definitely be back and recommending to friends!
Disliked Absolutely nothing!
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I would recommend this camp site.looking forward to staying again
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked The site was very well kept and the toilet and shower block was nice and clean .
Friendly staff on reception made us feel very welcome . .The van selling everything you would need with great opening times .
Beautiful views on site :)
Nice little area for the kids to play too 👍🏻
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Lovely site, with friendly welcome.
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked The amount of space, the beautiful scenery, the firepits, the breakfast van option, and the children’s play area.
Disliked Some noise in the evening (group up late with music next to us) and early morning (vehicles moving around).
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Really lovely site. We would definitely recommend & will return.
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Loved the location & the train passing along the bottom of the field. Really loved the simplicity of everything as we always prefer the ‘choose where you camp’ sites. Loved having easy access to the footpath to some lovely walks from behind the toilet block. Toilet facilities & showers were clean throughout. We liked the 20p shower facility as meant we never queued for long. Yes another basin in the ladies would have been good but everyone was respectful of each other, stepping aside to share. The children’s hay bale area looked great for those with children of that age & it was lovely to see & hear the children having a fabulous time.
We had a lovely time & will definitely return.
Disliked We didn’t dislike anything about the site. Our only negative experience was 2 sets of noisy neighbours who sadly pitched next to us & didn’t respect the ‘quiet time’ rules or not playing loud music. This was a shame as we were delighted by the 10pm no noise rule. However it also gave us plenty to have a laugh about afterwards.
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Excellent location with fantastic staff.
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Beautiful spot, very relaxing. Didn’t have to wait too long for showers (remember 20ps), great hosts were very helpful. Can hire fire pits and they sell few bits.
Could pick your pitch.
Disliked Slightly sloped field in most places. Most flat were taken up by the time we got there.
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Nice relaxed/ clean site.
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Nice clean camp site,
Nice to watch the steam train going past.
Owners where very nice and welcoming,
Loved the no noise after 10pm rule Which every site did this! Made for a nice peaceful evenings even with the very busy site!
Disliked Nothing really, although with the amount of campers on site could have benefited with another shower/toilet block.
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The size of the campsite and the space and views . Facilities…
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked The size of the campsite and the space and views . Facilities were basic but good. Could do with more sinks in the ladies .
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Perfect.
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
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Very family friendly, big site and lots of space to set up! Very…
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Very family friendly, big site and lots of space to set up!
Very close to beach, 10 min drive to the front with available takeaways very close.
Clean and looked after!
Disliked Many pitches are slopped - not a deal breaker but was difficult to find a level area.
Showers start as soon as you enter 20p coin into slot - have to go in pairs otherwise you end up spending more money. We have visited cheaper sites with free showers so i was unsure why they were at a charge.
Staff only seen on site for half hour every day apart from a friday - They may have been around however this didn’t seem to be the case. Of course you can ring with any enquiries and i’m sure they would be happy to help.
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A fab little campsite with clean facilities.
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Good value for money
Clean toilets - never queued during our stay but there is only one sink.
Didn’t use showers (20p coins needed). Busy in mornings but plenty of quiet times.
Children’s hay bale area great for the children to play while you wash up!
Great campsite. Loved watching the steam trains go past.
Disliked Fire pit hire was expensive as we only stayed 2 nights.
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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 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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swanage Central | 2.4 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Studland Knoll House | 3.3 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Shell Bay North | 4.8 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Kimmeridge Bay | 5.3 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Poole Sandbanks Peninsular | 5.7 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
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.
Read more - 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.