Quarr Camping
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- 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
Site type
50
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
- Group bookings of 2 or more units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- A charge of £0.20 (R4.67) applies for the use of the shower.
- Bookings must not be for more than 14 consecutive nights.
- Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
- Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
- Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
- Please note, the washing up water is cold only. The showers operate on a 20p coin metre.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri, 25 Jul to
Reviews
94% would recommend this site to a friend
92% would stay here again
What customers say
A popular, no-frills spot with loads of space and a chill vibe. Guests love the steam trains and the awesome hay bale play area for kids. Toilets and showers are kept spotless. Great base for exploring Swanage. Good value, though facilities are basic, with coin showers and some uneven bits.
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Loved it! Thank you!!
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Everything. Perfect, back to basics holiday with the family (and pooch!)
No frills, but no frills were needed. Facilities were cleaned regularly and well stocked, showers were available and the hay bales were utilised massively by my kids who spent hours playing on them with new found friends.
Definitely one we would love to return to.
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Brilliant get away
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Brilliant open space, plenty of choice depending of size of party, my little boy loved watching the steam train go past.
Was able to buy some logs from onsite shop.
Overall Excellent Value for money so close to swanage
Disliked N/A
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Clean, quiet, close to loads of options
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Have been coming here for years literally from day one the camp site opened, you know what you are getting no thrills back to basics camping but with clean toilets and showers. Close to corfe castle, Swanage, durdle door, Poole etc choices are available for days out.
Disliked This time we seemed to have an infestation of ticks not sure if we were unlucky and pitched on a nest?
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The staff were friendly and helpful…
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked The staff were friendly and helpful
Disliked The facilities were poor. Only one wash basin in the toilets so that mornings and evenings there were people wanting to wash their hands after using the toilet and someone cleaning their teeth in the only basin.
No way of knowing if someone was in the toilet cubicle so you had to pull on the door to find out
Nowhere to put your clothes in the shower except the floor
Showers were 20p for 2 minutes whether you had the water on or not
Sinks for washing up were out in the open.
A long walk to the facilities from the tent
Facilities were not particularly clean
Staff only on site after 5pm sometimes later
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From the manager: Thank you for complementing our staff, its a shame you don't appear to have enjoyed your stay however we'd like pick up on a few of your points - correct there is only one basin in the designated women's toilets however there is 5 other basins in the unisex block situated next to this as well as 3 sinks outside.
I'm sure no one minded a slight pull on a door to see if it's in use although most people leave them ajar when vacant.
There are hooks on all the shower doors so not sure why you felt the need to leave your clothes on the floor.
Coins are used for the showers to ensure people aren't spending excessively long periods in the showers making the wait longer for others and sadly the meters have to be situated on the outside of the wet room due to water and electrics not mixing well.
2 of our 4 washing up sinks have a shelter and as we clarified on your arrival you are allowed to pitch where you like - this can be as close to or as far from the toilets as you choose - we can not change the fact you chose to pitch in the furthest point from them.
We pride ourselves on our facilities being well maintained and being 'proper' toilets as opposed to smelly portaloos.
And lastly regarding the staff only being around from 5pm, we update our board daily with the times we will be at reception - this being 9-10am and 5-7pm (sometimes staying later than stated) on the days of your stay, also advising to call us if there are any problems outside of these times.
Thanks again for your review.
Everything was perfect, location, cleanliness, friendly staff
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Liked the steam trains that went by, toilets and showers are clean, saw some cute baby deers running and playing on the field at the top. Great location, people at reception was really lovely and they have a man come in a van in the morning with drinks, food, groceries that you can purchase at a good price which was actually fantastic as me and my partner forgot to buy bread and milk the night before for breakfast.
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Great spot, nice staff and good value for money
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Good amount of space and freedom of pitch choice. The steam trains passing through was great too. Staff we met were very welcoming and helpful. Lovely spot near swanage would recommend.
Disliked Not so much a dislike but more showers would be good.
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Great place ..strongly recommend…
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Great place ..strongly recommend
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Peace, tranquility and lovely open space to stay in. Welcoming and good rates.…
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Peace, tranquility and lovely open space to stay in.
Welcoming and good rates.
Disliked Nowhere to clean your face and teeth. And not enough bins.
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Good sized fields, easy to get too and clean toilets and showers.…
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Good sized fields, easy to get too and clean toilets and showers.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Great stay over night, fairly close to Swanage
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked The whole area is not flat, which gives a nice view. The old steam trains go nearby, which is quite cool, at the same time, not too often. The facilities are ok
Disliked The showers are not the most convenient
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Features
Pop-up campground
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 WatersportsAmenities on site
Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild campingUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearbyType
Farm Medium (26-50 pitches) Pop-up campgroundAccessibility
Disabled facilitiesNearby leisure
Fishing nearby Golf nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearbyLocation
Quarr Camping
Quarr Farm
Quarr Farm Road
Swanage
Dorset
England
BH19 3DY
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
50.62158°N
2.0118°W
Nearest transport
Coach
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 | 3.9 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Studland Knoll House | 5.4 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Shell Bay North | 7.7 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Kimmeridge Bay | 8.5 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Poole Sandbanks Peninsular | 9.1 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Corfe Castle 3.9 km
Swanage Railway 3.9 km
Studland Beach and Nature Reserve 5.4 km
Brownsea Island 8.4 km
Lulworth Castle & Park 14 km
National Trust
Corfe Castle 3.7 km
Studland Beach and Nature Reserve 5 km
Brownsea Island 8.3 km
Clouds Hill 20 km
White Mill 20.7 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Herston - Worth Matravers - Corfe 2.5 km
Worth Matravers - Cliffs, Caves and Chapel 3.2 km
Worth Matravers - Winspit - Dancing Ledge 3.2 km
Corfe - Nine Barrows Down - Swanage 3.7 km
The Purbecks - Castle and Coastal 4 km
Local events
- Dorset County Show (Saturday, 6 September 2025 – Saturday, 6 September 2025)
Dorchester, England 31.2 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.
Nearest sites
Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Quarr Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Quarr Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Quarr Camping? You’ll feel like you’ve stumbled into a scene from a storybook at Harman’s Cross station (10 minutes’ walk). Pick a picnic bench, gaze at the old-school platforms and Portland stone period buildings … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Quarr Camping?
Camping and touring Arrive: 2 p.m. – 7 p.m. Depart by: 10:30 a.m. If no one is around at entrance please look in shed for your ticket to hang in window then go pitch up where you like.
Read more - How much does it cost to stay at Quarr Camping? From R476,93 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.