Summers Camp
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- Spacious 10-acre campsite in the small Dorset village of Burton
- Christchurch Harbour and Avon beach 10 minutes' drive away
- Within walking distance of a pub; South West Coast Path 10 miles away
Campground type
15
50
12
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).
- No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
- Continental touring caravans (caravans built with the passenger door on the right-hand side) are not permitted.
- Units longer than 7 metres are not allowed.
- Guests must bring their own duvets, pillows, sheets and towels when staying in rental accommodation. You will not be allowed to stay if you do not bring these items.
- Minimum spacing of 5 metres between pitches.
- Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.
- Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
- No charcoal barbecues allowed.
- There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
- Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Wed, Jul 23 to
Campsite types & availability
Primitive grass and earth tent or trailer tent campsite
6 people maximum Ground type: Grass and earth
Pitch size: Max 10m width × 10m depth
Calculated area: 100m²
Arrival daysFrom £12 (£12)
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Bell tent (six person, basic)
6 people maximum Dimensions: 16.4ft width × 16.4ft length
Arrival daysFrom £40 (£40)
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Bell tent (four person)
4 people maximum Dimensions: 16.4ft width × 16.4ft length
Arrival daysFrom £55 (£55)
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Reviews
80% would recommend this campground to a friend
75% would stay here again
What customers say
Spacious, level sites & a great location near amenities. Staff are frequently praised as friendly & helpful, with many enjoying the relaxed vibe. Facilities are basic but clean. Some minor portaloo/shower issues noted, but many recommend or would return.
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This was my first time camping as a solo female with my…
Bell tent (four person)
Liked This was my first time camping as a solo female with my three children, and I honestly could not fault it. From start to finish, it was a wonderful experience.
Paul, the camping warden, was fantastic! He greeted us on arrival with a warm welcome, made sure we had all the information we needed, and went out of his way to make us feel safe and comfortable. For our very first rural camping experience, his friendly and approachable nature made such a difference. Nothing was ever too much trouble, and he was on hand to answer any questions!
The site itself was immaculate – toilets and showers were spotless, handwashing and washing-up facilities were excellent, and the whole campsite was beautifully maintained. My children had an amazing time exploring and enjoying the outdoors, and we all left with happy memories.
Thank you, Summers Campsite, for giving us the perfect first camping experience, and thank you, Paul, for being such an outstanding camping warden!
It’s a definite 10/10 from us, and we hope to return again this summer with friends.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Good spot for short stay.
Primitive grass and earth tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked Space
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everything went perfect…
Primitive grass and earth tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked everything went perfect
Recommend to friends Visit again
Very good camping place overall
Bell tent (four person)
Liked The tent was nice, location was really good, toilets were clean, toilet paper and soap provided
Disliked Mattresses were rather deflated and it got worse with time, fires were not allowed and no alternative was provided
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Very good enjoyed…
Primitive grass and earth tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked Very good enjoyed
Recommend to friends Visit again
Ok for one night
Bell tent (six person, basic)
Liked Very quiet and remote
Tepee's ready for use
Good communication
Toilet's cleaned regularly
Disliked Only one sink to brush teeth/wash up
No hot water to wash up
Recommend to friends Visit again
Lovely
Primitive grass and earth tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked Large area level ground nice place to let the kids run
Disliked Toilets weren’t great at all
Recommend to friends Visit again
Campsite in good location but not checked. Other guests inconsiderate
Bell tent (six person, basic)
Liked We hired a Bell Tent which suggested it slept 4 - it was huge & could easily accommodate more people.
Good location with lots of shops/pubs just a short drive or walk away.
Compost Toilets, although very simple, worked well.
Disliked There was no one to keep an eye on the site.
When we got there, we phoned a mobile number to ask which Bell tent was ours & was told to just chose one. We had no idea which were occupied or not, so had to open and look inside to see if other people's items were in there or not. This was uncomfortable to do & we wouldn't have been happy other's doing that to us.
When we found an empty one, although it was lovely and big, it was rather dirty inside (signs of dried liquid on the floor & lots of dirt/sand/stones), so it seemed unlikely they were checked and cleaned between people using them.
Sadly, even though we were camped in an area which was signposted for 'families' to use, there was a group that parked up next to us, who kept increasing in multiple cars and were very loud with music playing and talking loudly late into the evening.
Our 9 year old couldn't sleep because of this and after he was in tears, we decided to pack up and leave in the middle of the night, which wasn't ideal.
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Good site, good facilities, would definitely stay again
Bell tent (six person, basic)
Liked I loved the park with some very friendly neighbours, and loved staying in the tee pee, beats a tent any day 😊
Disliked My only complaint is I didn’t get one bit of sleep. There was a group of older adults with young kids, who were very loud till 3am. My whole family was kept awake which I know is no fault of the park, but was a little let down.
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Ok for one night
Primitive grass and earth RV campsite
Liked Location and quiet
Disliked Toilets were an experience and way overpriced for what and where it was
Recommend to friends Visit again
Features
Portable toilet
Pop-up campground
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
Budget/backpacker 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 Nearby farmers' market Public transportation nearbyType
Farm Large (51-200 sites) Pop-up campgroundAccessibility
Accessible parking at site Level campground, no steep slopesNearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearbyLocation
Summers Camp
Summers Lane
Burton
Dorset
England
BH23 7JB
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
50.7489°N
1.76001°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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christchurch Friar`S Cliff | 1.8 mi | Estuary | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Christchurch Avon Beach | 1.8 mi | Estuary | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Good |
| Christchurch Highcliffe Castle | 2.2 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Christchurch Mudeford Sandbank East | 2.2 mi | Estuary | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Bournemouth Hengistbury West | 2.3 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Highcliffe Castle 2.3 mi
Adventure Wonderland 4.1 mi
Russell-Cotes Art Gallery & Museum 5.3 mi
The Bournemouth Balloon 5.3 mi
Bournemouth Pier Beach 5.5 mi
National Trust
Brownsea Island 9.6 mi
The Needles Old Battery and New Battery 10 mi
Studland Beach and Nature Reserve 11.1 mi
Kingston Lacy 12.6 mi
White Mill 13.7 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Hengistbury Head 2.1 mi
Throop Mill - Parley Green - Nature Reserve - Berry Hill 3.7 mi
AVON TYRRELL 3.7 mi
Burbush Hill - Dur Hill - Whitten Pond - (New Forest) 5 mi
WIMBORNE ROAD CEMETERY 5 mi
Local events
- Dorset County Show (Saturday, September 6, 2025 – Saturday, September 6, 2025)
Dorchester, England 29.2 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.
Nearest campgrounds
Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Summers Camp have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Summers Camp dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Summers Camp? In the New Forest National Park (10 minutes’ drive), there are plenty of activities to chuck yourself into… canoeing, archery, hiking or cycling perhaps? Visiting the Sammy Miller Motorcycle Museum (10 minutes), … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Summers Camp?
Read moreRV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: noon – 9 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. On-park accommodation Arrive: 2 p.m. – 9 p.m. Depart by: 10:30 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Summers Camp? From $15.97 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.