Burnbake Campsite Corfe Castle

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  • Woodland campsite on Dorset's Isle of Purbeck peninsula
  • Between Corfe Castle and Studland (both 10 minutes' drive)
  • Dogs on leads welcome; firepits allowed and available for hire
Surrounded by woodland and set deep in the Dorset countryside, Burnbake Campsite Corfe Castle is set up for quiet outdoor retreats in the rural South West of England. The pitches here are in two fields, one of which is spacious and open while the other, smaller area is surrounded by trees, allowing you to pitch up in a more secluded area (the latter is also nearer the main facilities block). With lots of wildlife and a brook running through it, the site is also home to good facilities, including well-maintained toilets, showers and laundry machines. Well-behaved dogs are welcome at no extra cost (but keep them on leads, please), and you can light fires in firepits or other containers off the ground as long as the weather conditions make it safe to do so (a limited number of firepits are also available to hire). If you find yourself arriving late and miss the site team, simply head to reception (where a site map on the door will show you where to pitch up) and then return to check in the next morning. Burnbake Campsite Corfe Castle is within a 10-minute drive of both Corfe Castle and Studland – handy if you want to visit a pub, tea room or food shop.

Site type

Tent sites 125
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 22
Rent a tent 2
Open now
Opens April 1
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Wed, Apr 1 to

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Reviews

9.2

Overall rating from 252 Pitchup.com customers

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97% would recommend this site to a friend

95% would stay here again

What customers say

This roomy, tidy site boasts a lovely natural setting, generous pitch spacing, woodland trails, and nearby attractions. Facilities are mostly clean, with good showers/toilets. The shop and snack shack are well-loved, though some found it noisy, crowded, or had shower waits. Manager replies show concerns are being handled.

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Better than liked I loved all…

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 Emma M. 1 review

Main primitive grass tent or RV campsite

Liked Better than liked I loved all of it, we booked last minute and we only stayed for a day but what a day. It was exactly what I wanted, park up under the trees, chilled out, napped, cooked food, walked dogs. Excellent and will be back

Disliked That I couldn’t stay longer….. pesky job

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This was my second visit this year and I’ve got one more booked.

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 Dick B. 2 reviews

Open Field primitive grass tent or RV campsite

Liked Great location, super friendly staff, excellent facilities. Very dog friendly. It’s central to Swanage, Studlands and Corfe so plenty of great beaches, pubs, food and shopping options are on your doorstep. It’s not a regimented site and so it feels really chilled.

Disliked Mossies but that’s the price of camping anywhere.

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 Slawomir A. 7 reviews

Open Field primitive grass tent or RV campsite

Liked Super

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Left same day

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 Ash C. 2 reviews

Main primitive grass tent or RV campsite

Liked Normally love the location and would come back if more controls put in place

Disliked No control over loud individuals running around 1 to 2 to 3 o’clock in the morning

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A lovely site we shall return to

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Anonymous

Open Field primitive grass tent or RV campsite

Liked Plenty of good facilities, really helpful staff, and glad to have cafe on site too. The location is great.

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We loved visiting this campsite. You…

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 Amy C. 2 reviews

Open Field primitive grass tent or RV campsite

Liked We loved visiting this campsite. You can pick your own pitch, the facilities are great and there is a really great vibe with a mix of friends, couples and families. Great location too…walks right on your doorstep or a short drive to Studland or Corfe.

Disliked Nothing

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A warm welcome with lots of…

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 Dan M. 2 reviews

Open Field primitive grass tent or RV campsite

Liked A warm welcome with lots of guidance on how it all works. Plenty of space on site with the 6m gap between pitches a welcome rule. Portaloos dotted around everywhere so you’re unlikely to be caught short. Clean, well maintained shower facilities and waste disposal sites. A pretty, wooded site, nestled in the heart of Purbeck with great access to Swanage, Studland, Corfe and Wareham. You’ll enjoy the stay. The kids will love the forest and open spaces too. Pizza van on site, as well as a social hub etc. Highly recommended.

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 John S. 2 reviews

Main primitive grass tent or RV campsite

Liked Location, facilities

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Beautiful surroundings, lots of wildlife, plenty…

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David W. 1 review

Main primitive grass tent or RV campsite

Liked Beautiful surroundings, lots of wildlife, plenty of space. Well maintained, good clean facilities. Walks, bicycle hire and a shop. Central to nearby attractions. Will definitely be visiting again

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Lots of space, relatively clean facilities,…

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 Frances C. 2 reviews

Open Field primitive grass tent or RV campsite

Liked Lots of space, relatively clean facilities, great food at the snack shack.

Disliked Not enough showers and basins for the size of the site. needs another block near the large fields.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Dogs allowed

Campfires allowed

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

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

Rules

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

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Large (51-200 sites)

Location

Burnbake Campsite Corfe Castle

Rempstone

Corfe Castle

Dorset

England

BH20 5JH

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

50.65232°N
2.01163°W

Nearest transport

Coach
3.5 km East Street
3.5 km East Street
6 km Bus Station
Rail
7.7 km Poole Rail Station
8.1 km Holton Heath Rail Station
8.1 km Hamworthy Rail Station
Ferry
5.3 km Shell Bay Ferry Terminal
5.6 km Brownsea Island Ferry Landing
5.6 km Sandbanks Ferry Terminal
Airport
18.8 km 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

This site is in a truly cracking location – being on Dorset's Isle of Purbeck peninsula means there are top beaches in several directions, including Studland Beach (10 minutes' drive) with its fine sand and great views, Swanage beach (15 minutes) backed by a classic British seafront and Kimmeridge Bay (20 minutes), an attractive shingle beach surrounded by farmers' fields. Family-friendly days out are easy to arrange, as there are top Dorset attractions like Monkey World Ape Rescue Centre (20 minutes) and The Tank Museum (20 minutes) just to the north of Purbeck. Staying on the peninsula itself, you can ride on the Swanage steam railway (stations from 10 minutes' drive), explore the ramparts and ruins of Corfe Castle (10 minutes) or check out the inflatable assault course at Dorset Adventure Park (five minutes). The local area is a fantastic destination for walkers too, who have one of the easternmost (and, many say, most scenic) parts of the South West Coast Path just a few miles away. Top local rambles include the abandoned village of Tyneham (20 minutes) as well as the hilly but rewarding hike between Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door (25 minutes to the car park).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Studland Knoll House 4.1 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Shell Bay North 5.3 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Swanage Central 5.8 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Poole Sandbanks Peninsular 6.6 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Poole Harbour Lake 6.9 km Estuary N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Studland Beach and Nature Reserve 3.3 km

Corfe Castle 3.7 km

Brownsea Island 5.6 km

Swanage Railway 6 km

Dorset Cruises 11.9 km

National Trust

Corfe Castle 3.7 km

Studland Beach and Nature Reserve 4.3 km

Brownsea Island 5.5 km

White Mill 17.3 km

Kingston Lacy 17.6 km

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

Norden - Scotland - Blue Pool - Corfe 3.3 km

Corfe - Nine Barrows Down - Swanage 3.5 km

The Purbecks - Castle and Coastal 3.6 km

West From Corfe Castle 3.6 km

Corfe - East Creech - West Hill 3.6 km

Local events

  • Camp Bestival Dorset (Thursday, July 30, 2026 – Thursday, July 30, 2026)

    Wareham, England 13.9 km

  • Tankfest (Friday, June 26, 2026 – Friday, June 26, 2026)

    Wareham, England 17 km

  • Dorset County Show (Saturday, September 5, 2026 – Saturday, September 5, 2026)

    Dorchester, England 30.2 km

  • New Forest and Hampshire County Show (Tuesday, July 28, 2026 – Tuesday, July 28, 2026)

    Brockenhurst, England 36.7 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 Burnbake Campsite Corfe Castle have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Burnbake Campsite Corfe Castle dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Burnbake Campsite Corfe Castle? This site is in a truly cracking location – being on Dorset's Isle of Purbeck peninsula means there are top beaches in several directions, including Studland Beach (10 minutes' drive) with its … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Burnbake Campsite Corfe Castle?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  noon –  6 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
    On-park accommodation
    Arrive:  noon –  6 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon

    From 21st July to 10th September the latest arrival time is 8pm.

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  • How much does it cost to stay at Burnbake Campsite Corfe Castle? From $56.21 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.