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
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 (€0.24) applies for the use of the shower.
  • Bookings must not be for more than 14 consecutive nights.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
  • 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

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Overall rating from 237 Pitchup.com customers

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Peaceful

94% would recommend this site to a friend

92% would stay here again

What customers say

Spacious, family-friendly site with a grand atmosphere. Grand for its location near Swanage and attractions. Toilets and showers are spotless, with handy food vans and a pop-up shop. A steam train runs beside it, a big hit with kids. They love the hay bale play area. A few bits to watch out for: more loo cubicles would be good, and the ground can be a bit bumpy in places. All in all, a brilliant, no-frills camping trip.

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We liked we were free to choose out camping spot, we loved…

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Andrei T.

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked We liked we were free to choose out camping spot, we loved the nice family friendly atmosphere and the fact that we could barbecue. The toilet and shower facilities were also clean.

Disliked The shower head from shower no. 1 seemed a bit broken and also note there is no fridge available. More bathroom sinks would also be useful as there is currently only one.

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Beautiful setting, toilets were clean. Kids loved the steam train passing right…

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Nathan G.

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Beautiful setting, toilets were clean. Kids loved the steam train passing right behind the tent and playing on the bales.

Disliked Unfortunately, our visit was marred by the family who camped next to us playing music until 5am.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely open space for camping with great toilet & shower facilities

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked First time camping out and really enjoyed the weekend here. Nice and open field with plenty of personal space. Doesn't get in the way of others. Toilet & shower facilities are well maintained and looked after.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely stay

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Jacques V.

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Clean, lovely facilities .friendly staff around with pickup. Cannot fault anything.

Thought shower facilities no issues with 20p
Read instructions before arrival so no issue .

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely peaceful brake / close to beautiful places - we will be back!

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Alicja P.

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

Recommend to friends Visit again

Absolutely fabulous campsite. Great location, lovely facilities, loved the fire pits, lovely…

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Brian H.

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Absolutely fabulous campsite. Great location, lovely facilities, loved the fire pits, lovely friendly staff

Disliked The 20p coin for shower thing is annoying. Just because no one carries cash any more and had to drive ages to get an atm and convert to coins.

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Absolutely brilliant campsite, kids loved climbing on the hay bales and watching…

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Tiffany H.

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Absolutely brilliant campsite, kids loved climbing on the hay bales and watching the trains go past, campsite owners we helpful and kind. Toilets and showers we always really clean and well lit and washing up area was great. Easy walk to the train station.

Disliked Nothing, would definitely come again!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great basic site, intro to camping for one of the kids.

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Dom N.

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Lovely open site, not overbooked, tonnes of space and decent amenities for the listing - toilets and showers, washing up spot, and firewood available.

Disliked Would be great if the showers weren’t reliant on 20p pieces.

Recommend to friends Visit again

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

We could not fault our camping experience at Quarr. The unlimited pitch…

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Sarah M.

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked We could not fault our camping experience at Quarr. The unlimited pitch option was very handy and we chose a spot overlooking the railway, which my daughter loved. The facilities were kept clean and tidy and the site was handy for the drive to local attractions. We would definitely return.

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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 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

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

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 +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

50.62158°N
2.0118°W

Nearest transport

Coach
3.6 km East Street
3.6 km East Street
3.9 km Bus Station
Rail
10.8 km Wareham Rail Station
11 km Holton Heath Rail Station
11.1 km Poole Rail Station
Ferry
7.8 km Shell Bay Ferry Terminal
8.2 km Sandbanks Ferry Terminal
8.4 km Brownsea Island Ferry Landing
Airport
21.5 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

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 3.9 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Studland Knoll House 5.4 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Shell Bay North 7.7 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Kimmeridge Bay 8.5 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Poole Sandbanks Peninsular 9.1 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Corfe Castle 3.9 km

Swanage Railway 3.9 km

Studland Beach and Nature Reserve 5.4 km

Brownsea Island 8.4 km

Lulworth Castle & Park 14 km

National Trust

Corfe Castle 3.7 km

Studland Beach and Nature Reserve 5 km

Brownsea Island 8.3 km

Clouds Hill 20 km

White Mill 20.7 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Herston - Worth Matravers - Corfe 2.5 km

Worth Matravers - Cliffs, Caves and Chapel 3.2 km

Worth Matravers - Winspit - Dancing Ledge 3.2 km

Corfe - Nine Barrows Down - Swanage 3.7 km

The Purbecks - Castle and Coastal 4 km

Local events

  • Dorset County Show (Saturday 6 September 2025 – Saturday 6 September 2025)

    Dorchester, England 31.2 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.

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 €23.06 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.