Herston Caravan and Camping
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- Holiday park one mile from the beach in Swanage
- Half an hour's drive from Monkey World and Durdle Door
- Playground, shop and takeaway on site; dogs welcome
Campground type
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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).
Languages spoken
English
Campsite types & availability
Powered grass campsite
6 people maximum 
7.1/10
144 reviews Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Min 7m width × 7m depth (49m²)
Arrival daysFrom £50 (£50)
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FHU cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite
6 people maximum 5.8/10
231 reviews Ground type: Cement/asphalt and grass
Pitch size: Min 8m width × 10m depth (80m²)
Arrival daysFrom £56 (£56)
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FHU cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite (large)
6 people maximum 6.5/10
60 reviews Ground type: Cement/asphalt
Pitch size: Min 12m width × 12m depth (144m²)
Arrival daysFrom £62 (£62)
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Reviews
52% would recommend this campground to a friend
51% would stay here again
What customers say
This large, well-located campground is a short walk from Swanage town and beach, offering competitive prices and good on-site amenities like a shop and food truck. Guests praise the friendly staff, excellent WiFi, and spacious sites. While many facilities are clean and functional, some reviews note they are dated and could benefit from maintenance. There are mixed reports on cleanliness and noise levels.
Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews
Good tents and location but the site generally needs better care.
Bell tent
Liked The view from the bell tents was great, and close to a toilet block. Items provided included camp beds (off the ground) an extension cord, lamp and fire pit with logs. The beds were surprisingly comfy. The toilet block next to the bell tents is fine with good toilets and ok showers.
Disliked The communication could be improved - we were not told what to expect in the tent before arrival, and on arrival weren't sent directions for how to find the tents and wound up driving round the site in circles until we were told by friends they're in another field (!)
The bell tent area is nice but the rest of the site felt quite run down and poorly maintained. The 'restaurant' is just a burger van with outdoor benches, there is no pool, no playground and no shop on site. We saw two toilet blocks - one was ok but the other had wobbly countertops that looked like they were about to fall off the wall, holes in the walls, very muddy floors and broken locks (!) They felt very dirty.
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All round nice camp site
Powered grass campsite
Liked Friendly people, very easy to book in
Disliked Toilet could have been cleaner
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Nice Site. Helpful Staff. Pitch was Level and Toilets are Individual
FHU cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite
Liked Nice Clean Site. Toilets were okay. Nice that its individual showers
Shop was shut when we went there as was end of season hours so can't rate that
nice walk into Swanage and Train into Corfe Castle
Went Blackberry Picking with the Kids and other than the windy and rainy weather we had a great weekend
Disliked Could do with some more lighting on the bottom shower blocks and washing up area.
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views…
Powered grass campsite
Liked views
Disliked very disappointed in finding the club house had been demolished as we knew the weather was going to be bad .we gone there several times over the last few years and did not expect it especially over the summer period if we had known we would not have bothered given the weather conditions
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Great site all the amenities you…
Powered grass campsite
Liked Great site all the amenities you need and close enough to town and the beach .
We shall be going again.
Disliked No swimming pool.
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I liked the pitch it was…
Powered grass campsite
Liked I liked the pitch it was clean no bugs no flies.
Disliked There wasn’t any play ground for kids to play and the showers turn cold and in the toilets there is no tissue to dry your hands and the toilets were pretty far from pitch 20-29.
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One of the worst campsites I have ever been to.
FHU cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite
Liked Nothing
Disliked The camping field was via a scruffy, rubbish filled residential site and only one set of toilets and showers for both the holiday makers and all the 'residents'. Needs major improvement. Broken shower screen, holes on the walls of the showers, soiled toilet paper on the floor, mud (it wasn't raining), you can smell the toilets from quite a way rom outside the toiles. Rip off price for terrible facilities. Pitches very unlevel and scruffy.
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Lovely family friendly site with kind staff and a great location.
Powered grass campsite
Liked I really enjoyed camping at Herston Caravan and Camping. The area is spacious, peaceful, and very family friendly. The owner was extremely kind and even lent me his charging cable extension when I didn’t have one, which I really appreciated. The location is also fantastic, just a 7 minute drive to the beach, close to Corfe Castle, the old rail train, and a handy Co-op supermarket. Overall, it’s a lovely site and I will definitely be going back.
Disliked The only downside was the toilet hygiene, which could be improved, and the lack of hand towels in the facilities.
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Water tap and drainage on each…
FHU cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite
Liked Water tap and drainage on each 2 pitches.
Walks for the dog.
Friendly reception.
Little shop on site.
Great views.
Had a place to grab food.
Disliked Couldn't see a play park for kids although I may have missed it.
The back roads to get there were very tight but no fault of the parks.
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Nice level pitches good location good…
FHU cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite
Liked Nice level pitches good location good facilities
Disliked Burger van very basic
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Features
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 Local produce 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 Scouts welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Budget/backpacker Forest Hikers’ paradise Leave the car at home Luxury Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wildlife havenUtilities
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 nearbyType
Large (51-200 sites)Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Gray water hook-up for caravans Seasonal sites Water hook-up points for caravansLocation
Herston Caravan and Camping
Washpond Lane
Swanage
Dorset
England
BH19 3DJ
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
50.61816°N
1.97913°W
Nearest transport
Bus
Rail
Ferry
AirportPlease 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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swanage Central | 1 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Studland Knoll House | 2.6 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Shell Bay North | 4.4 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Poole Sandbanks Peninsular | 5.2 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Poole Shore Road Beach | 5.7 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Swanage Railway 1 mi
Studland Beach and Nature Reserve 3 mi
Corfe Castle 3.8 mi
Brownsea Island 5 mi
Dorset Cruises 8.1 mi
National Trust
Studland Beach and Nature Reserve 2.2 mi
Corfe Castle 3.7 mi
Brownsea Island 4.9 mi
White Mill 13.4 mi
Kingston Lacy 13.5 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Herston - Worth Matravers - Corfe 0.3 mi
Swanage to Corfe Circular Walk 1.8 mi
Durlston Castle Historic Landscape 1.9 mi
Studland - Old Harry - Ballard Down - Studland 2.2 mi
Worth Matravers - Cliffs, Caves and Chapel 2.9 mi
Local events
- Dorset County Show (Saturday, September 6, 2025 – Saturday, September 6, 2025)
Dorchester, England 20.8 mi
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 Herston Caravan and Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Herston Caravan and Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Herston Caravan and Camping? A five-minute drive gets you into Swanage for sandy walks, sandcastle building, splashing about and more serious watersports. To kayak round the cliffs and coves of the Jurassic Coast, make for Knoll … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Herston Caravan and Camping?
Read moreRV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: noon – 10 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. On-park accommodation Arrive: 3 p.m. – Anytime Depart by: 10 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Herston Caravan and Camping? From $66.85 (for 2 nights, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.