Burnbake Campsite Corfe Castle

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  • 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
Surrounded by woodland and set deep in the Dorset countryside, Burnbake Campsite Corfe Castle is set up for quiet outdoor retreats in the rural South West of England. The pitches here are in two fields, one of which is spacious and open while the other, smaller area is surrounded by trees, allowing you to pitch up in a more secluded area (the latter is also nearer the main facilities block). With lots of wildlife and a brook running through it, the site is also home to good facilities, including well-maintained toilets, showers and laundry machines. Well-behaved dogs are welcome at no extra cost (but keep them on leads, please), and you can light fires in firepits or other containers off the ground as long as the weather conditions make it safe to do so (a limited number of firepits are also available to hire). If you find yourself arriving late and miss the site team, simply head to reception (where a site map on the door will show you where to pitch up) and then return to check in the next morning. Burnbake Campsite Corfe Castle is within a 10-minute drive of both Corfe Castle and Studland – handy if you want to visit a pub, tea room or food shop.

Site type

Tent pitches 125
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 22
Rent a tent 2
Open now
Opens 1 April
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
  • The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).

Languages spoken

English

Open from Wed 1 Apr to

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Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

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2 adults
0 children
0 dogs

Reviews

9.3

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97% would recommend this site to a friend

96% would stay here again

What customers say

This large, well-managed campsite offers spacious pitches in woodland or open fields, with clean facilities and friendly staff. Its stunning location is ideal for exploring local attractions. While most visitors praise the amenities, shop, and peaceful atmosphere, some mention occasional noise, WiFi issues, and the cost of extras. Manager replies indicate a commitment to addressing feedback.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews

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Great facilities and beautiful location

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Steve M.

Main non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Beautiful location surrounded by trees always enjoy a night at burnbake

Recommend to friends Visit again

Plenty of space, nice “wild” type…

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Richard S.

Main non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Plenty of space, nice “wild” type pitches in the woods or on a field.
Very clean facilities
Great trails right outside the site

Disliked Snack Shack a little overpriced given the size of the pizza. Oddly, more than Dominoes!
Weak or non existent WIFI and no mobile signal

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site, plenty of space and felt how camping should.

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Anonymous

Open Field non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Loads of space, friendly staff, lovely and clean facilities. The shop was very reasonably priced. Lovely walks through the woods and bike rides from the doorstep.

Disliked The wind! But that couldn’t be helped.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site, friendly staff and really clean

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Judy L.

Main non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Facilities excellent. Plenty of space and walks

Disliked Probably would be a bit too busy for us during peak periods but certainly perfect off season

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Toilets and showers were clean and…

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Rebecca H.

Main non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Toilets and showers were clean and well maintained. Liked that they provided mops and wipes so you could clean after yourself. Very spacious field and we were able to set up in a quiet corner. Staff were friendly. It was end of the season so lots of the facilities were closed, but we were fine without as local towns/shops were easily accessible. Lots of rabbits in the field in the evening and early morning! Clear signs on road so it's easy to find. Would recommend!

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Exceptional tbh

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Ash C.

Main non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Lots of room, good facilities, dogs allowed, fires allowed, friendly staff

Disliked Nights can be noisy with others having a good time but hard to control so not really a dislike tbh!

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Would recommend to anyone wanting a peaceful place to stay

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Stephen S.

Main non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Everything about the place from the friendly reception and shop to the lovely wooded camping areas and spotless toilets. Owls hooting, pheasants, and woodpeckers. A lovely place to stay

Disliked Nothing.

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Jamie N.

Open Field non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Lovely site always enjoy it

Disliked Find it surprisingly expensive considering it is out of season. Virtually empty surely would be more profitable with more visitors

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Very enjoyable stay

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Kevin U.

Main non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked The campsite was well set out plenty of room between pitches very quiet site good shop and cafe open part time as late season . Toilets and showers were kept very clean and tidy the staff were very friendly and helpful
Good bike rides down quiet national bike route to beach and corfe castle

Disliked Showers do not give more than 30 seconds of water at a time which is annoying as well as the sink taps only downside

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We go there all the time,…

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Theresa C.

Open Field non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked We go there all the time, it's a lovely place to stay

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

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 Watersports

Amenities 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 Wifi

Groups welcome

D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Large (51-200 pitches)

Location

Burnbake Campsite Corfe Castle

Rempstone

Corfe Castle

Dorset

England

BH20 5JH

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

50.65232°N
2.01163°W

Nearest transport

Coach
2.2 mi East Street
2.2 mi East Street
3.7 mi Bus Station
Rail
4.8 mi Poole Rail Station
5 mi Holton Heath Rail Station
5 mi Hamworthy Rail Station
Ferry
3.3 mi Shell Bay Ferry Terminal
3.5 mi Brownsea Island Ferry Landing
3.5 mi Sandbanks Ferry Terminal
Airport
11.7 mi Bournemouth International Airport

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.

Local attractions

This site is in a truly cracking location – being on Dorset's Isle of Purbeck peninsula means there are top beaches in several directions, including Studland Beach (10 minutes' drive) with its fine sand and great views, Swanage beach (15 minutes) backed by a classic British seafront and Kimmeridge Bay (20 minutes), an attractive shingle beach surrounded by farmers' fields. Family-friendly days out are easy to arrange, as there are top Dorset attractions like Monkey World Ape Rescue Centre (20 minutes) and The Tank Museum (20 minutes) just to the north of Purbeck. Staying on the peninsula itself, you can ride on the Swanage steam railway (stations from 10 minutes' drive), explore the ramparts and ruins of Corfe Castle (10 minutes) or check out the inflatable assault course at Dorset Adventure Park (five minutes). The local area is a fantastic destination for walkers too, who have one of the easternmost (and, many say, most scenic) parts of the South West Coast Path just a few miles away. Top local rambles include the abandoned village of Tyneham (20 minutes) as well as the hilly but rewarding hike between Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door (25 minutes to the car park).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Studland Knoll House 2.6 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Shell Bay North 3.3 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Swanage Central 3.6 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Poole Sandbanks Peninsular 4.1 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Poole Harbour Lake 4.3 mi Estuary N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Studland Beach and Nature Reserve 2.1 mi

Corfe Castle 2.3 mi

Brownsea Island 3.5 mi

Swanage Railway 3.7 mi

Dorset Cruises 7.4 mi

National Trust

Corfe Castle 2.3 mi

Studland Beach and Nature Reserve 2.7 mi

Brownsea Island 3.4 mi

White Mill 10.8 mi

Kingston Lacy 11 mi

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

Norden - Scotland - Blue Pool - Corfe 2.1 mi

Corfe - Nine Barrows Down - Swanage 2.2 mi

The Purbecks - Castle and Coastal 2.2 mi

West From Corfe Castle 2.2 mi

Corfe - East Creech - West Hill 2.2 mi

Local events

  • Camp Bestival Dorset (Thursday, 30 July 2026 – Thursday, 30 July 2026)

    Wareham, Dorset 8.7 mi

  • Tankfest (Friday, 26 June 2026 – Friday, 26 June 2026)

    Wareham, Dorset 10.6 mi

  • Dorset County Show (Saturday, 5 September 2026 – Saturday, 5 September 2026)

    Dorchester, Dorset 18.8 mi

  • New Forest and Hampshire County Show (Tuesday, 28 July 2026 – Tuesday, 28 July 2026)

    Brockenhurst, Hampshire 22.8 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 Burnbake Campsite Corfe Castle have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Burnbake Campsite Corfe Castle dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Burnbake Campsite Corfe Castle? This site is in a truly cracking location – being on Dorset's Isle of Purbeck peninsula means there are top beaches in several directions, including Studland Beach (10 minutes' drive) with its … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Burnbake Campsite Corfe Castle?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  12 p.m. –  6 p.m.
    Depart by:  12 p.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  12 p.m. –  6 p.m.
    Depart by:  12 p.m.

    From 21st July to 10th September the latest arrival time is 8pm.

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  • How much does it cost to stay at Burnbake Campsite Corfe Castle? From £30 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.