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 £20 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.

Quarr Camping

View prices & book Last booked 6 hours ago 9.1 235 reviews

Grassy pitches and surrounding countryside

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

From castle gambols to digging for treasure in the sand, the Jurassic Coast and the serene Dorset countryside are your stomping grounds when you stay at Quarr Camping. Between the novel-esque Corfe Castle and the traditional seaside town of Swanage, this family-friendly site is well situated for an action-packed holiday of countryside capers or simply a spot of well-deserved seaside relaxation. Toot toot… what’s that sound? The traditional steam railway is nearby, and the heritage railway of Harman’s Cross railway station quite literally around the corner (10 minutes’ walk). Explore the area on foot, wheels or rail, and tick off coastal must-sees such as Durdle Door, Dancing Ledge, and Winspit Quarry, all within a 30-minute drive. Once you’re done, lean back and listen to a countryside soundtrack – crickets, cows, and all sorts of countryside animals – on this peaceful rural farm site, welcoming families, dogs and all countryside enthusiasts. You'll have to prepare to get back to basics at this site, but it's got running drinking water, toilets, showers and a chemical disposal point. Plus, you can complete the true outdoor experience with a campfire or barbecue, picking up supplies from the local shop within a 10-minute stroll. If a pint or pub grub is on your mind, there are also several pubs within five minutes’ drive. You’ll certainly need the fuel after an action-packed day of watersports, coastal hiking or biking, or sightseeing your way around.

Site type

Opens 25 July

Please note

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 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 Sun, 31 Aug 2025

Pitch types & availability

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

5 people maximum

Ground type: Grass

Pitch size: Unlimited

5 people maximum

One Tent or Trailer tent allowed per pitch

Additional units require additional pitches - quick book via 'Make another booking like this' after making your booking.

Pitch size

Unlimited

Ground type

Grass

Twin-axle vehicles accepted

Suitable for

Tent, Trailer tent

Features

Bring an awning 1 included, 1 max.

Car 1 included, 2 max.

Dog(s) allowed 2 included, 2 max.

Car parking by pitch/unit

Chemical disposal point

Firepit

Picnic table

Extras

Boat space (max unlimited)		£10 (£10) per night
Bring a gazebo (1 max)		£5 (£5) per night
Bring a pup tent (1 max)		£15 (£15) per night
Extra car (1 max)		£6 (£6) per night

You will be able to choose extras on the booking page.

Arrival days

From £20 (£20) 1 night, 2 adults

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91% would stay here again

View of the campsite from the facilities area.

From the top pf the hill looking down towards the train track

Old trains too and from swanage to corfe castle

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Arrival date (latest first)

Beautiful setting, toilets were clean. Kids loved the steam train passing right…

Overall 8/10
Location		10
Value for money		10
Accommodation		10
Facilities / Activities		10
Customer service		10
Child friendliness		10
Cleanliness		10
Wifi	No rating

Jun 2025 Nathan G.

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Beautiful setting, toilets were clean. Kids loved the steam train passing right behind the tent and playing on the bales.

Disliked Unfortunately, our visit was marred by the family who camped next to us playing music until 5am.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely stay

Overall 10/10
Location		10
Value for money		10
Accommodation		10
Facilities / Activities		10
Customer service		10
Child friendliness		10
Cleanliness		10
Wifi		10

Jun 2025 Jacques V.

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Clean, lovely facilities .friendly staff around with pickup. Cannot fault anything.

Thought shower facilities no issues with 20p
Read instructions before arrival so no issue .

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely peaceful brake / close to beautiful places - we will be back!

Overall 9/10
Location		10
Value for money		10
Accommodation		10
Facilities / Activities		10
Customer service		10
Child friendliness		10
Cleanliness		10
Wifi		10

Jun 2025 Alicja P.

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked how peaceful and spacious place is
Steam train coming through every hour
how close to Swanage and Lulworth and other places this is
toilets and showers - all in good order, clean and always with lots of toilet paper and even hand soap
Lovely owners - even delivered wood and fire pit for us when we were out

Disliked only 20p coins for showers - only as they are difficult to get hold off

Recommend to friends Visit again

Absolutely fabulous campsite. Great location, lovely facilities, loved the fire pits, lovely…

Overall 10/10
Location		10
Value for money		10
Accommodation		10
Facilities / Activities		10
Customer service		10
Child friendliness		10
Cleanliness		10
Wifi	No rating

Jun 2025 Brian H.

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Absolutely fabulous campsite. Great location, lovely facilities, loved the fire pits, lovely friendly staff

Disliked The 20p coin for shower thing is annoying. Just because no one carries cash any more and had to drive ages to get an atm and convert to coins.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Absolutely brilliant campsite, kids loved climbing on the hay bales and watching…

Overall 10/10
Location		10
Value for money		10
Accommodation		10
Facilities / Activities		10
Customer service		10
Child friendliness		10
Cleanliness		10
Wifi	No rating

Jun 2025 Tiffany H.

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Absolutely brilliant campsite, kids loved climbing on the hay bales and watching the trains go past, campsite owners we helpful and kind. Toilets and showers we always really clean and well lit and washing up area was great. Easy walk to the train station.

Disliked Nothing, would definitely come again!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great basic site, intro to camping for one of the kids.

Overall 10/10
Location		10
Value for money		10
Accommodation		8
Facilities / Activities		8
Customer service		9
Child friendliness		10
Cleanliness		10
Wifi	No rating

Jun 2025 Dom N.

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Lovely open site, not overbooked, tonnes of space and decent amenities for the listing - toilets and showers, washing up spot, and firewood available.

Disliked Would be great if the showers weren’t reliant on 20p pieces.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great site close to swanage

Overall 8/10
Location		8
Value for money		10
Accommodation		8
Facilities / Activities		8
Customer service		10
Child friendliness		10
Cleanliness		9
Wifi	No rating

Jun 2025 Lorna M.

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Campsite was well kept and quiet.
4th time back to this site.
Bakery lady is a lively touch coming around with her van in the morning

Disliked No dislikes

Recommend to friends Visit again

We could not fault our camping experience at Quarr. The unlimited pitch…

Overall 10/10
Location		10
Value for money		10
Accommodation		10
Facilities / Activities		10
Customer service		10
Child friendliness		10
Cleanliness		10
Wifi	No rating

Jun 2025 Sarah M.

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked We could not fault our camping experience at Quarr. The unlimited pitch option was very handy and we chose a spot overlooking the railway, which my daughter loved. The facilities were kept clean and tidy and the site was handy for the drive to local attractions. We would definitely return.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Everything else was fine, except the uneven ground

Overall 8/10
Location		10
Value for money		10
Accommodation		5
Facilities / Activities		10
Customer service		10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness		10
Wifi	No rating

May 2025 Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked We loved the location extra bonus with the steam train going past toilets were very clean. Showers were clean.

Disliked Ground was uneven lots of holes and grooves wife twisted her ankle by going down one of the holes it was very hard to find a flat surface so we had to leave a day early we would stay again if the ground was more even

Recommend to friends Visit again

Reception opened later. Beautiful scenery. Laid back and easy going. Great vibe…

Overall 10/10
Location		10
Value for money		10
Accommodation		10
Facilities / Activities		8
Customer service		10
Child friendliness		10
Cleanliness		10
Wifi		7

May 2025 Phil P.

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Reception opened later. Beautiful scenery. Laid back and easy going. Great vibe of people. Plenty of space.

Disliked 20p old school showers

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Pop-up campsite

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

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

Themes

Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Farm Medium (26-50 pitches) Pop-up campsite

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Fishing nearby Golf nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Quarr Camping

Quarr Farm

Quarr Farm Road

Swanage

Dorset

England

BH19 3DY

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

50.62158°N
-2.0118°W

Nearest transport

Coach

2.2 mi East Street

2.4 mi Bus Station

Rail

6.7 mi Wareham Rail Station

6.8 mi Holton Heath Rail Station

6.9 mi Poole Rail Station

Ferry

4.9 mi Shell Bay Ferry Terminal

5.1 mi Sandbanks Ferry Terminal

5.2 mi Brownsea Island Ferry Landing

Airport

13.4 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

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 and watch as the trains roll by. More history hangs heavy in the air at Corfe Castle (five minutes’ drive). The Jurassic Coast is where you’ll find most of the action… head down early to beat the crowds to Durdle Door (30 minutes) and its neighbour Lulworth Cove. It's hard to beat a shoreline that has silky sand, iconic landmarks and paddle-worthy waters all in one. Tick your way along the coast, beginning with a dip in the shallow pool at Dancing Ledge (5 minutes), and then on to Winspit Quarry (15 minutes) and the clifftop Durlston Country Park and National Nature Reserve (15 minutes)… or pick between watersports or a sandcastle face-off on the beaches of Sandbanks (40 minutes) and Studland (10 minutes).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Swanage Central	2.4 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Studland Knoll House	3.3 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Shell Bay North	4.8 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Kimmeridge Bay	5.3 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Poole Sandbanks Peninsular	5.7 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Corfe Castle 2.4 mi

Swanage Railway 2.4 mi

Studland Beach and Nature Reserve 3.3 mi

Brownsea Island 5.2 mi

Lulworth Castle & Park 8.7 mi

National Trust

Corfe Castle 2.3 mi

Studland Beach and Nature Reserve 3.1 mi

Brownsea Island 5.2 mi

Clouds Hill 12.4 mi

White Mill 12.8 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Herston - Worth Matravers - Corfe 1.5 mi

Worth Matravers - Cliffs, Caves and Chapel 2 mi

Worth Matravers - Winspit - Dancing Ledge 2 mi

Corfe - Nine Barrows Down - Swanage 2.3 mi

The Purbecks - Castle and Coastal 2.5 mi

Local events

Dorset County Show (Saturday 6 September 2025 – Saturday 6 September 2025)
Dorchester, Dorset 19.4 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.

Policies

Booking terms and conditions

Admission

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Arrivals and departures

Late arrivals must notify the park as soon as possible. Your booking will be held for 24 hours. After this period the management reserves the right to relet your unit.
No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.

Changes to your holiday

Changes cannot be made once you have booked.

Dogs

Dogs must be kept on leads and supervised at all times.
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).

Extras

A charge of £0.20 applies for the use of the shower.
Motorbike(s) can be brought instead of the car(s) included.

General

Bookings are nominative and non-transferable.
Bookings must not be for more than 14 consecutive nights.
Disposable barbecues are not permitted.
In the event of a complaint, please speak to reception immediately. Complaints which are not brought to the management's attention during your stay cannot be dealt with once you have left the site.
Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
Quiet hours must be respected between 10 p.m. and 8 a.m..
Radio, music and TV players must be kept at a low volume. Car doors and boots must be closed quietly.
The management reserves the right to deny access or terminate the stay of those guests whose behaviour is deemed unsuitable. No refunds will be offered.
The site is not liable for any refund in the event of force majeure.

Occupancy

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.

Pitches

You must follow the management directives when pitching your tent/unit and related equipment.

Safety

Barbecues are permitted but must be raised off the ground and attended by an adult at all times.
Firearms are not permitted.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
Please do not touch or feed the animals.

Vehicles

Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
No vehicle movement between 12 a.m. and 6:30 a.m..

Visitors

Visitors must leave the premises by 11 p.m..
Visitors must register at reception and pay their fee.

Additional terms

Please note, the washing up water is cold only.

The showers operate on a 20p coin metre.

Payment terms

Offers

Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

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 £20 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.

Camping and touring
Arrive:	2 p.m. –	7 p.m.
Depart by:	10:30 a.m.

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Pitch types & availability

Beautiful setting, toilets were clean. Kids loved the steam train passing right…

Overall 8/10

Lovely stay

Overall 10/10

Lovely peaceful brake / close to beautiful places - we will be back!

Overall 9/10

Absolutely fabulous campsite. Great location, lovely facilities, loved the fire pits, lovely…

Overall 10/10

Absolutely brilliant campsite, kids loved climbing on the hay bales and watching…

Overall 10/10

Great basic site, intro to camping for one of the kids.

Overall 10/10

Great site close to swanage

Overall 8/10

We could not fault our camping experience at Quarr. The unlimited pitch…

Overall 10/10

Everything else was fine, except the uneven ground

Overall 8/10

Reception opened later. Beautiful scenery. Laid back and easy going. Great vibe…

Overall 10/10

Leisure on site

Amenities on site

Groups welcome

Rules

Themes

Utilities

Nearby amenities

Type

Accessibility

Nearby leisure

Timezone

GPS

Nearest transport

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Must see

National Trust

Cycle routes

Other

Local events

Nearest sites

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