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
Campground type
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.
Safety
- Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.
Admission
- Guests under the age of 18 are not allowed on site.
General
- Please note that the shower facilities are unisex.
Dogs
- The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dog Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
Reception
- There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
Languages spoken
English
Site types & availability
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Reviews
90% would recommend this campground to a friend
89% would stay here again
What customers say
A cracking adults-only spot! Chill vibes, ripper hot showers, and legends for owners. Love the campfires and stargazing with minimal light pollution. A bit of road noise and slope, but plenty of flat spots and quieter areas. Handy for Swanage. Some reckon more bins and better dishwashing hot water are needed, but they're sorting the loos.
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Last updated 29/09/2026
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Overall great campsite
Unpowered grass campervan or tent site
Liked Great shower & toilet facilities cleaned often, plenty of flat ground, great location
Disliked Very close to a fairly busy road on one side
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Good site. Nice management…
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Liked Good site. Nice management
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Lovely location, clean toilet & shower…
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Liked Lovely location, clean toilet & shower facilities, close to beach & Corfe castle.
Appreciated on arrival being advised to move further down the site to keep sheltered from the wind.
During the night some guests were causing a disturbance, this was quickly dealt with and ensured the rest of our trip was as enjoyable as it could be with the weather we had.
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Was a quiet site, toilets and…
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Liked Was a quiet site, toilets and showers clean and well maintained. Back to basics, just what was needed.
Disliked Nothing. Was exactly as described.
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Chilled, quiet…
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Liked Chilled, quiet
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We had a great time at…
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Liked We had a great time at Bullshorn! The facility were great and owner very welcoming
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Great spot
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Liked Great location, great facilities. Met by the representatives who were very accommodating and friendly.
Disliked Nothing. For the 1 night it was perfect
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I would stay there again, but not in a wet winter.
Unpowered grass campervan or tent site
Liked Lovely staff, nice atmosphere.
Clean but basic facilities . Bus service from 2 minutes walk away.
Disliked Very steep slopes, quite difficult to get a level pitch if they are busy. I was on a low area, fine in dry weather, but not good if wet.
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Lovely peaceful small campsite, can park…
Unpowered grass campervan or tent site
Liked Lovely peaceful small campsite, can park up wherever you like. The toilets were spotless, cane fault them! And the owners came round to check in which was also great. A little van stopped by in the morning with pastries and sausage rolls which was perfect!
Disliked The road is quite noisy in the evenings especially when large lorries or motorbikes go past, saying that it stopped during the night so didn’t keep me awake.
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This is great for an overnight…
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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
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Features
Pop-up campground
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 Laundry 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 Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearbyType
Medium (26-50 sites) Pop-up campgroundNearby 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
Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
50.61647°N
2.00013°W
Route directions
Nearest transport
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
Food and drink
- The Kings Arms Pub 0.8 km
- The Royal Oak Pub 1.5 km
- Golden Bengal Restaurant 1.8 km
- The Globe Inn Pub 1.8 km
- Coastal Crust Pizza Restaurant 1.8 km
- The Village Inn Pub 2.4 km
- Isle of Purbeck Golf Club Restaurant 2.6 km
- Black Swan Inn Pub 2.8 km
- The Crows Nest Inn Pub 3 km
- The Corner Restaurant 3 km
Groceries
- Courthill Stores Off-licence 2.5 km
- Co-op Food Supermarket 2.9 km
- Budgens Supermarket 3 km
- The Dorset Cider Farm Off-licence 4.7 km
Parks and play
- Days Park 2.8 km
- The Hayricks 9.9 km
Family days out
- Salt Pig Farm Visitor attraction 0.8 km
- Norman's Quarry Visitor attraction 1.2 km
- Burngate Purbeck Stone Centre Visitor attraction 1.6 km
- Spyway Barn Visitor attraction 2 km
- Dancing Ledge Visitor attraction 2.8 km
- Swanage Lockup Visitor attraction 3 km
- Santa-Fe Fun Park Theme park 3.1 km
- Punch and Judy Visitor attraction 3.1 km
- Funworld Amusements Amusement arcade 3.1 km
- Playland Amusements Amusement arcade 3.3 km
- Shep's Hollow Visitor attraction 3.5 km
- Durlston National Nature Reserve Visitor attraction 3.8 km
- Oceanarium Aquarium 14.1 km
- Bournemouth Aviary Zoo 14.4 km
- Lulworth Castle 15 km
Public transport
- Steppes Hill 0.7 km
- Three Acre Lane Bottom 0.7 km
- Kings Arms 0.8 km
- Three Acre Lane Top 0.8 km
- Durnford Drove 0.9 km
- Langton Matravers, Capston Field 1.1 km
- Holmes Road 1.1 km
- Swanage School 1.5 km
- Acton Lane 1.5 km
- Herston Cross 1.7 km
Beaches
- Swanage Beach 3.3 km
- South Beach 4.9 km
- Knoll Beach 5.2 km
- Studland Naturist Beach 6.5 km
- Shipstal Beach 8.8 km
- Sandbanks Beach 8.9 km
Other nearby
- Kirkwood Park Golf course 2.2 km
- Swanage Golf Games Golf course 2.3 km
- Isle of Purbeck Golf Club Golf course 2.6 km
- Isle of Purbeck Golf Course 2.9 km
- Shell Bay Marine Marina 7.6 km
- Royal Motor Yacht Club Marina 8.9 km
- Ridge Marina 9.8 km
Local services
- Cardtronics UK Ltd Cashpoint 2.9 km
- Nationwide Cashpoint 3 km
- NatWest Cashpoint 3.1 km
- BP Fuel station 0.8 km
- Murco Fuel station 1.7 km
- Texaco Fuel station 2 km
- Pod Point Charging station 2.7 km
- Swanage Medical Practice Doctors 2.9 km
- Well Pharmacy 3 km
- Swanage Hospital 3 km
- Pod Point Charging station 3 km
- Well Pharmacy 3.1 km
- Mer Charging station 4.8 km
Must see
Swanage Railway 2.9 km
Corfe Castle 4.9 km
Studland Beach and Nature Reserve 5.4 km
Brownsea Island 8.6 km
Dorset Cruises 14.1 km
National Trust
Studland Beach and Nature Reserve 4.6 km
Corfe Castle 4.7 km
Brownsea Island 8.5 km
Clouds Hill 21 km
White Mill 21.4 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Herston - Worth Matravers - Corfe 1.5 km
Worth Matravers - Cliffs, Caves and Chapel 3.3 km
Worth Matravers - Winspit - Dancing Ledge 3.4 km
Swanage to Corfe Circular Walk 3.9 km
Durlston Castle Historic Landscape 4 km
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 caravan Arrive: 2 p.m. – 9 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m.
