California Campsite
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Add your business detailsCalifornia campsite is a small basic site near Swanage on the Jurassic Coast, a unesco world heritage site.
The fields are level with some protection with trees and a small copse.
There are toilets, cold water basins and a drinking water standpipe. Please note...There is no hot water or electricity on site , even in the toilet block so a torch is essential.
Nearby there is a shepherds hut available for hire in its own small garden.
Dogs are allowed on site as long as they remain under control at all times and not a problem to local livestock or other visitors. The owner retains the right to ask owners to leave if problems arise.
Barbecues are allowed on the field as long as they are purpose built ones. Foil/disposable barbecues are banned from use. There is a designated firepit in the copse away from tents. Small, controlled fires are allowed in the firepit. No live flame is allowed on the campfield although firebowls using charcoal are permitted if the bowls are raised up of the ground and away from tents and awnings.
The owners encourage recycling and support local producers and activity providers.
Groups are able to rent an entire field or site for specific events and small festivals.
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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 WatersportsAmenities on park
Bath available 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 WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowedUtilities
Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transportation nearbyNearby leisure
Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearbyLocation
California Campsite
California Cottage
Priests Way,
Swanage
Dorset
England
BH19 2RS
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
50.60849°N
1.97419°W
Route directions
The campsite lies south of Swanage town and can be reached from the west and Wareham or via the ferry from poole and Bournemouth from the north and East.
A map search on the post code BH19 2RS will take you to the Swanage coastal Caravan Park down the hill from the campsite. You have to drive a further quarter mile up through the caravan park and through meadows up over a hill. Follow the road to the end. The gate to the site is on the left. The owners cottage is down a stone track before reaching the campsite.
Nearest transport
Coach1 km Bus Station
6.6 km East Street
6.6 km East Street
Rail12.4 km Poole Rail Station
12.9 km Parkstone (Dorset) Rail Station
13.4 km Hamworthy Rail Station
Ferry8.1 km Shell Bay Ferry Terminal
8.5 km Sandbanks Ferry Terminal
9 km Brownsea Island Ferry Landing
Airport21.3 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
The campsite lies in meadows near swanage.
The town is a popular traditional seaside resort with a wealth of festival and events. Swanage carnival held at the end of July /early Aug is one of the largest on the south coast.
The town has numerous restaurants, cafes and public houses, a safe sandy beach and access to watersports such as sailing, kayaking, fishing, diving, rowing and gig racing. Award winning Durlston country park is within walking distance.
The Swanage steam railway lies nearby and runs regular services up the valley to Corfe village. The dramatic ruins of Corfe Castle and other National Trust properties are within easy reach, with other popular attractions such as Monkey World, Bovington Tank museum, Lulworth cove not too far.
The busy holiday town of Bournemouth and poole Harbour is across the studland /Sandbanks ferry.
Food and drink
- The Globe Inn Pub 0.3 km
- Golden Bengal Restaurant 0.3 km
- The Royal Oak Pub 0.5 km
- Coastal Crust Pizza Restaurant 0.6 km
- Black Swan Inn Pub 0.7 km
- The Corner Restaurant 1.1 km
- The Narrows Restaurant 1.1 km
- The Red Lion Pub 1.1 km
- Sea Breeze Restaurant 1.2 km
- The Anchor Inn Pub 1.2 km
Groceries
- Courthill Stores Off-licence 0.6 km
- Co-op Food Supermarket 0.9 km
- Budgens Supermarket 1.1 km
- The Dorset Cider Farm Off-licence 6.6 km
Parks and play
- King George's Play Area Playground 0.7 km
- The Chadwick Playground 1.2 km
- Days Park 1.5 km
- West Burton Field Playground 4.9 km
- Natural Play Area Playground 9.2 km
- Blue Pool Play Area Playground 9.4 km
Family days out
- Swanage Lockup Visitor attraction 1.1 km
- Funworld Amusements Amusement arcade 1.2 km
- Punch and Judy Visitor attraction 1.2 km
- Playland Amusements Amusement arcade 1.4 km
- Putlake Adventure Farm Visitor attraction 1.8 km
- Durlston National Nature Reserve Visitor attraction 1.9 km
- Shep's Hollow Visitor attraction 2.3 km
- Spyway Barn Visitor attraction 2.3 km
- Norman's Quarry Visitor attraction 2.8 km
- Dancing Ledge Visitor attraction 2.8 km
Public transport
- Steer Road 0.2 km
- Herston Cross 0.2 km
- Cecil Road 0.3 km
- Howard Road 0.4 km
- Swanage School 0.6 km
- Argyle Road 0.6 km
- St Mary's Church 0.8 km
- Holmes Road 0.9 km
- Swanage Bus Station 1 km
- Gilbert Road 1 km
Beaches
- Swanage Beach 1.9 km
- South Beach 4.4 km
- Knoll Beach 5 km
- Studland Naturist Beach 6.5 km
- Sandbanks Beach 9.1 km
What’s nearby
- Kirkwood Park Golf course 0.5 km
- Swanage Golf Games Golf course 0.6 km
- Isle of Purbeck Golf Course 3.5 km
- Shell Bay Marine Marina 7.9 km
- Royal Motor Yacht Club Marina 9.1 km
Local services
- Texaco Fuel station 0.5 km
- Pod Point Charging station 0.8 km
- Swanage Hospital 1 km
- Well Pharmacy 1.1 km
- Pod Point Charging station 1.1 km
- Well Pharmacy 1.1 km
- BP Fuel station 2.8 km
- Murco Fuel station 3.8 km
- Mer Charging station 6.8 km
- RAW Charging Charging station 7 km
Must see
Swanage Railway 1 km
Studland Beach and Nature Reserve 5.8 km
Corfe Castle 6.9 km
Brownsea Island 9 km
Dorset Cruises 13.8 km
National Trust
Studland Beach and Nature Reserve 4.3 km
Corfe Castle 6.7 km
Brownsea Island 8.9 km
White Mill 22.7 km
Kingston Lacy 22.8 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Herston - Worth Matravers - Corfe 0.6 km
Swanage to Corfe Circular Walk 1.9 km
Durlston Castle Historic Landscape 2 km
Studland - Old Harry - Ballard Down - Studland 4.4 km
Worth Matravers - Winspit - Dancing Ledge 4.6 km
Local events
- Dorset County Show (Saturday, September 5, 2026 – Saturday, September 5, 2026)
Dorchester, England 34.2 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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- Does California Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is California Campsite dog friendly? No View all features
- What attractions are near California Campsite? The campsite lies in meadows near swanage. The town is a popular traditional seaside resort with a wealth of festival and events. Swanage carnival held at the end of July /early Aug … Read more