Swanage Coastal Park
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- 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
Campground type
32
6
80Tourist board rating
Admission
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
Dogs
- 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).
Occupancy
- No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- The park caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
Safety
- Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.
- No charcoal barbecues allowed.
Vehicles
- Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri, Jul 17 to
This campground is a member of Shorefield Holidays group.
Reviews
90% would recommend this campground to a friend
89% would stay here again
What customers say
Spectacular views & peaceful vibes. Friendly staff & spacious, unallocated pitches are a hit. Hilly, but great vantage points. Clean, hot showers, though some want more frequent cleaning/facilities at peak. No hot water for washing up/freezer blocks noted, but workarounds found. Great for Swanage access.
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Amazing scenery. Super welcoming staff. Very…
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Anonymous Primitive grass tent campsite (overflow, sloping)
Liked Amazing scenery. Super welcoming staff. Very well maintained. Toilets are cleaned regularly several times a day.
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Toilets and showers clean Lovely view…
Anonymous Primitive grass tent campsite (overflow, sloping)
Liked Toilets and showers clean
Lovely view
Private hedge areas
Disliked Bit uneven pitches
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View was gorgeous.…
Primitive grass tent campsite (overflow, sloping)
Liked View was gorgeous.
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Clean, spacious and spectacular views
Primitive grass tent campsite (overflow, sloping)
Liked That you can choose your spot to pitch up and loved the views
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The sea view it’s absolutely amazing.…
Anonymous Primitive grass tent campsite (overflow, sloping)
Liked The sea view it’s absolutely amazing. The ground it’s for most not fiat but there are lots of spot that you can pitch nicely! There is a block of toilet that I found clean, I did not used the shower so I don’t know too much about but it’s was looking good . You need the stronger light for night as get very dark and if you pitch far from the toilet will be a bit uncomfortable walk.
Staff friendly
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We would return, great value for money.
Primitive grass tent campsite (overflow, sloping)
Liked Beautiful views, clean facilities and a lovely quiet campsite with easy access to walk to Swanage.
Disliked Hilly but we already knew this but did mean it can be very windy.
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Would recommend to anyone camping in swanage
Primitive grass tent campsite (overflow, sloping)
Liked The receptionist was friendly and informative
Everything was clean
Campsite not too busy
Disliked N/a
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Great views, clean facilities, staff were…
Primitive grass tent campsite (overflow, sloping)
Liked Great views, clean facilities, staff were very friendly and very informative
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Excellent, peaceful location with fantastic views…
Primitive grass tent campsite (overflow, sloping)
Liked Excellent, peaceful location with fantastic views to the bay, lot of space, clean toilets facilities with hot showers.
Disliked Some reviews in here complaining about toilets facilities.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Great campsite
Anonymous Primitive grass tent campsite (overflow, sloping)
Liked Peaceful and quiet site, choose your own place to pitch. Spectacular views 💯
Definitely recommend, and would return.
Disliked Clean showers and toilets but not enough of them. Could do with a block at each end of the field as bit of a trek if your pitch is at the other end.
Slopey pitches but we knew that and just adapted.
Would be great to have a visiting bakery/essentials van as no shops near.
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Features
Dogs 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 Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Spectacular sceneryUtilities
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
Fishing nearby Golf nearby Indoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearbyLocation
Swanage Coastal Park
Priestway
Swanage
Dorset
England
BH19 2RS
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
50.60644°N
1.97473°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
Food and drink
- The Globe Inn Pub 0.3 mi
- Golden Bengal Restaurant 0.3 mi
- The Royal Oak Pub 0.4 mi
- Black Swan Inn Pub 0.5 mi
- Coastal Crust Pizza Restaurant 0.5 mi
- The Corner Restaurant 0.7 mi
- The Narrows Restaurant 0.7 mi
- The Red Lion Pub 0.7 mi
- The Anchor Inn Pub 0.8 mi
- The White Swan Pub 0.8 mi
Groceries
- Courthill Stores Off-licence 0.4 mi
- Co-op Food Supermarket 0.6 mi
- Budgens Supermarket 0.7 mi
- The Dorset Cider Farm Off-licence 4.2 mi
Parks and play
- King George's Play Area Playground 0.5 mi
- The Chadwick Playground 0.8 mi
- Days Park 1.1 mi
- West Burton Field Playground 3 mi
- Natural Play Area Playground 5.9 mi
- Blue Pool Play Area Playground 5.9 mi
Family days out
- Swanage Lockup Visitor attraction 0.7 mi
- Funworld Amusements Amusement arcade 0.8 mi
- Punch and Judy Visitor attraction 0.8 mi
- Playland Amusements Amusement arcade 0.9 mi
- Durlston National Nature Reserve Visitor attraction 1.1 mi
- Putlake Adventure Farm Visitor attraction 1.1 mi
- Spyway Barn Visitor attraction 1.3 mi
- Shep's Hollow Visitor attraction 1.5 mi
- Dancing Ledge Visitor attraction 1.7 mi
- Norman's Quarry Visitor attraction 1.7 mi
Public transport
- Steer Road 0.3 mi
- Herston Cross 0.3 mi
- Cecil Road 0.3 mi
- Howard Road 0.3 mi
- Swanage School 0.4 mi
- Argyle Road 0.5 mi
- Holmes Road 0.5 mi
- St Mary's Church 0.5 mi
- Swanage Bus Station 0.7 mi
- Gilbert Road 0.7 mi
Beaches
- Swanage Beach 1.3 mi
- South Beach 2.8 mi
- Knoll Beach 3.2 mi
- Studland Naturist Beach 4.2 mi
- Sandbanks Beach 5.8 mi
What’s nearby
- Kirkwood Park Golf course 0.5 mi
- Swanage Golf Games Golf course 0.5 mi
- Isle of Purbeck Golf Course 2.3 mi
- Shell Bay Marine Marina 5 mi
- Royal Motor Yacht Club Marina 5.8 mi
Local services
- Texaco Fuel station 0.5 mi
- Swanage Hospital 0.6 mi
- Pod Point Charging station 0.6 mi
- Well Pharmacy 0.7 mi
- Well Pharmacy 0.8 mi
- Pod Point Charging station 0.8 mi
- BP Fuel station 1.8 mi
- Murco Fuel station 2.4 mi
- Mer Charging station 4.3 mi
- RAW Charging Charging station 4.4 mi
Must see
Swanage Railway 0.7 mi
Studland Beach and Nature Reserve 3.7 mi
Corfe Castle 4.3 mi
Brownsea Island 5.7 mi
Dorset Cruises 8.7 mi
National Trust
Studland Beach and Nature Reserve 2.8 mi
Corfe Castle 4.2 mi
Brownsea Island 5.7 mi
White Mill 14.2 mi
Kingston Lacy 14.3 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Herston - Worth Matravers - Corfe 0.5 mi
Swanage to Corfe Circular Walk 1.1 mi
Durlston Castle Historic Landscape 1.2 mi
Worth Matravers - Winspit - Dancing Ledge 2.8 mi
Worth Matravers - Cliffs, Caves and Chapel 2.8 mi
Local events
- Dorset County Show (Saturday, September 5, 2026 – Saturday, September 5, 2026)
Dorchester, England 21.3 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 Swanage Coastal Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Swanage Coastal Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Swanage Coastal Park? The park is high up above the waters of Swanage Bay, just under a mile from the shops, bars and restaurants in town. There are miles of safe and clean beaches in … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Swanage Coastal Park?
Read moreRV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: noon – 8 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Swanage Coastal Park? From $46.56 (for 1 night, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.