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
Tourist board rating
- Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
- The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
- 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.
- The park caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
- Continental touring caravans (caravans built with the passenger door on the right-hand side) are not permitted.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri, Jul 18 to
This campground is a member of Shorefield Holidays group.
Reviews
86% would recommend this campground to a friend
84% would stay here again
What customers say
Spectacular Swanage Bay views & a peaceful, prime location near town & coast paths. Friendly staff & clean, warm showers praised. Some note hilly terrain & no freezer block facilities. Peak times may need more frequent toilet cleaning.
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We stayed for two nights and…
Primitive grass tent campsite (overflow, sloping)
Liked We stayed for two nights and had a great time, the camping site is very close to town but at the same time far enough to be quite and peaceful.
Disliked Nothing.
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What a beautiful quiet location
Primitive grass tent campsite (overflow, sloping)
Liked The views
The peace and quiet
The company
Watching the sunrise and sunset on the same hill
Disliked The walk to the toilet block
The taps in the toilet block were difficult to turn off and pressure was high so there was flooding on the floor.
There was no temperature control on the showers. OK for me but a lady had a baby and it was too hot
Could do with a shop on site for bits and bobs
Need bigger refuse bins. They were overflowing and seagulls helping themselves
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The fantastic view and quiet atmosphere. Very…
Primitive grass tent campsite (overflow, sloping)
Liked The fantastic view and quiet atmosphere.
Very friendly lady on reception
Recommend to friends Visit again
Great views, ideal location close to…
Primitive grass tent campsite (overflow, sloping)
Liked Great views, ideal location close to Swanage
Disliked Cleaning the toilet block took 5mins in the morning, so could be kept cleaner.
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Beautiful views…
Primitive grass tent campsite (overflow, sloping)
Liked Beautiful views
Disliked Toilet and shower facilities were very basic and not too clean.
Service less than other campsites but price was the same
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Views of Swanage and Coast Pitchup anywhere…
Primitive grass tent campsite (overflow, sloping)
Liked Views of Swanage and Coast
Pitchup anywhere in the field
5min drive into Swanage
Disliked Strong winds every night
Toilet facilities are small compared to other campsites.
Few flat areas to pitchup, most of the site is on a gradient.
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Enjoyable weekend
Primitive grass tent campsite (overflow, sloping)
Liked View from camp site
Hot showers
Friendly staff
Disliked Sleeping on a slope
Recommend to friends Visit again
Great place to stay with views and a good price!
Primitive grass tent campsite (overflow, sloping)
Liked Love how you could pitch up anywhere and choose the best view for you. Showers were nice and hot! Very close to the beach and a nice walk to town!
Disliked Would be nice if the showers had a body wash/shampoo combination included. Family shower rooms would be better as an additional asthe shower are not so big if you are showering kids! Shower/Bathrooms were not the cleanest, a rubber mat would be good to run through the toilets/showers to prevent muddy floors.
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The view.…
Primitive grass tent campsite (overflow, sloping)
Liked The view.
Disliked Everything else shower block was filthy, nothing at all on the site, ground is quarry land so you need lots of floor padding.
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Swanage Coastal Park was the perfect…
Primitive grass tent campsite (overflow, sloping)
Liked Swanage Coastal Park was the perfect location to explore the area. Walks from your doorstep, 25 minute walk into the lovely Swanage (maybe a bit more on the way back as it's uphill :p ), and driveable to beautiful areas like Lulworth cove.
The staff were very friendly and happy to help where they could.
We camped at the top of this hill - wow, what a view - and if you don't mind being on a slight hill - it was perfect! Lots of space to find a pitch that suits you best.
Showers were lovely, and toilets were always regularly checked.
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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 Car parking by site/unit 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
Medium (26-50 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
Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
50.60644°N
1.97473°W
Nearest transport
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Local attractions
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Swanage Central | 0.9 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Studland Knoll House | 3.3 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Shell Bay North | 5.1 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Poole Sandbanks Peninsular | 5.9 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Poole Shore Road Beach | 6.4 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
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 6, 2025 – Saturday, September 6, 2025)
Dorchester, England 21.3 mi
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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?
RV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: noon – 8 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m.