Find Cheap Tent Campgrounds in Swanage, Dorset, England 2025 from $43/nt

Opens 18 July

9.1

Swanage Coastal Park

Swanage, Dorset, England

Peaceful site a mile from Swanage: spectacular views over the bay
Close to the Jurassic Coast, Corfe Castle and Wareham
Leisure club next door with pool, gym, sauna, bar and restaurant

6.4

Herston Caravan and Camping

Swanage, Dorset, England

Award-winning holiday park a mile from the beach in Swanage
Half an hour's drive from Monkey World and Durdle Door
Lively entertainment programme at the site's show bar

Opens 23 May

9.1

Quarr Camping

Swanage, Dorset, England

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

Opens 18 July

8.9

Purbeck Valley Farmhouse

Wareham, Dorset, England

Family-run farm site with fab Corfe Castle and Purbeck Hills views
Spacious pitches a 10-minute drive from Swanage and Wareham
A five-minute walk to Harman’s Cross steam railway train station

Opens 4 April

9.8

Adventure Pirate

Poole, Dorset, England

Wild camping site on an outdoor activity centre five miles from Poole
A 10-minute drive from Poole and half an hour from the Jurassic Coast
Activities on site including archery, mountain biking and axe throwing

Opens 4 April

8.8

Luckford Wood Caravan and Camping

Wareham, Dorset, England

Peaceful rural site by the Frome river, 10 minutes' drive from Wool
Half an hour's drive from the beaches of the Jurassic Coast
Less than 10 minutes from Monkey World and the Tank Museum

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Happy campers on an extra-large grass pitch

9.5

Huntick Retreat

Poole, Dorset, England

Well-located adults-only Dorset touring park near the A35
Poole Quay, Corfe Castle and Monkey World within 20 minutes’ drive
Dogs welcome; Lytchett Matravers pubs and shops a mile away

The forest edge is a popular spot to pitch up in

Opens 2 May

9.3

Primrose Fields

Wareham, Dorset, England

Quiet, family-friendly and rural site in a wildlife haven
Spectacular countryside views
Firepits for guests' use and two large barbecues available to hire

Fantastic spacious camping area for all campers

Opens 4 April

8.8

Buddens Camping and Activity Centre

Wareham, Dorset, England

Large, family-friendly site a 10-minute drive from Wareham, in Dorset
Corfe Castle ruins 15 minutes’ drive; Jurassic Coast 20 minutes
Water- and land-based activities for kids; barbecues allowed

9.5

Whitemead Caravan Park

Wool, Dorset, England

Family-run park in the village of Wool, five miles from the coast
Under two miles from Monkey World and the Tank Museum
Five minutes' walk from train station, bus stops, pubs and shops

Opens 23 May

9

Farrs Meadow

Wimborne, Dorset, England

Peaceful rural Dorset site a short walk from Eye Bridge on the Stour
Wimborne 20 minutes' walk away; half an hour to Bournemouth beach
Barbecue provided on site; village pub 10 minutes' walk away

8.9

Wilksworth Caravan Park

Wimborne, Dorset, England

Family-friendly park a mile from the market town of Wimborne
Monkey World, Peppa Pig World and the Jurassic Coast within 45 minutes
Heated outdoor pool, playground and BMX track on site

8.5

The Red Lion

Winfrith Newburgh, Dorset, England

Family-friendly campsite adjoining a Winfrith Newburgh pub in Dorset
A 10-minute drive to the Jurassic Coast, Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door
Showers and loos on site; delicious food and drink in The Red Lion pub

9.2

St Leonards Farm Caravan and Camping Park

Bournemouth, Dorset, England

One of the closest sites to Bournemouth
Sociable atmosphere that respects guests' peace and quiet
Lots of water-based activities to do nearby

9.5

Coombe Farm Camping

Swanage, Dorset, England

Peaceful site backed by woodland in rural Dorset
A five-minute drive to Swanage beach; Corfe Castle 10 minutes
Dark site with Swanage Railway and the South West Coast Path close by

9.3

Putlake Adventure Farm

Swanage, Dorset, England

Family-friendly farm site on the Isle of Purbeck
On the edge of Langton Matravers; five minutes' drive from Swanage
Adventure farm with a petting zoo, indoor soft play centre and café

9.5

The Railway Campsite

Swanage, Dorset, England

Eight-acre field with Swanage Railway steam trains passing by
A 10-minute drive to Swanage Beach; 35 minutes to Durdle Door
Off-ground barbecues and firepits allowed; dogs welcome

9

Burnbake Campsite Corfe Castle

Corfe Castle, Dorset, England

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

9.3

Camp Hartland

Wareham, Dorset, England

Rural campsite on a working farm close to Dorset's beaches
A five-minute drive to Corfe Castle; 20 minutes to the Jurassic Coast
Snack bar on site; an easy walk to a farm shop, pub and birdwatching

9.2

Farmer Palmers Farm Park

Poole, Dorset, England

Grass pitches at a well-known Dorset family farm park near Poole
Sandbanks beach and Jurassic Coast within a half-hour drive
50% off park entry for campsite guests; food available to order

Tent campgrounds and tent camping parks in Swanage, England

Swanage Coastal Park

Herston Caravan and Camping

Quarr Camping

Purbeck Valley Farmhouse

Adventure Pirate

Luckford Wood Caravan and Camping

Huntick Retreat

Primrose Fields

Buddens Camping and Activity Centre

Whitemead Caravan Park

Farrs Meadow

Wilksworth Caravan Park

The Red Lion

St Leonards Farm Caravan and Camping Park

Coombe Farm Camping

Putlake Adventure Farm

The Railway Campsite

Burnbake Campsite Corfe Castle

Camp Hartland

Farmer Palmers Farm Park

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