California Campsite

The campsite can be hired for group events
The campsite can be hired for group events
There is a small copse next to the campfield
The farm has wonderful views to the sea and is close to the south west coast path
The toilet block and firepit lie in a small copse.
Caterers can be arranged for special events and group bookings.
The level site lies in high species meadows just outside swanage with its sandy beach.
The site is ideal for family groups
Studland bay is 5 miles away
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California 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.

Site type

Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 1
Tent sites 25
Motorhome sites 4
Opens

Languages spoken

English

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Features

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 site/unit 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 Wifi

Groups welcome

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

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Location

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

Coach
1 km Bus Station
6.6 km East Street
6.6 km East Street
Rail
12.4 km Poole Rail Station
12.9 km Parkstone (Dorset) Rail Station
13.4 km Hamworthy Rail Station
Ferry
8.1 km Shell Bay Ferry Terminal
8.5 km Sandbanks Ferry Terminal
9 km Brownsea Island Ferry Landing
Airport
21.3 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.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Swanage Central 1.3 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Studland Knoll House 5.1 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Shell Bay North 8 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Poole Sandbanks Peninsular 9.3 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Poole Shore Road Beach 10.1 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

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

  • Camp Bestival Dorset (Thursday, 25 July 2024 – Thursday, 25 July 2024)

    Wareham, England 16.8 km

  • Tolpuddle Martyrs' Festival and Rally (Friday, 19 July 2024 – Friday, 19 July 2024)

    Dorchester, England 27.6 km

  • Dorset County Show (Saturday, 7 September 2024 – Saturday, 7 September 2024)

    Dorchester, England 34.2 km

  • New Forest and Hampshire County Show (Tuesday, 30 July 2024 – Tuesday, 30 July 2024)

    Brockenhurst, England 37.7 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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  • Does California Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is California Campsite dog friendly? Yes 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