Camping Sites and Parks in Swanage & Purbeck

Camping is the closest you can get to the Purbeck landscape. Wake up to fresh sea air, spend the day on the coast path or the beach, and finish under some of the darkest night skies in Dorset. Purbeck has classic tent sites, touring pitches and glamping, many of them within walking distance of the cliffs and coves.

Why camp in Purbeck

Campsites put you right in the countryside and on the coast for very little outlay. They suit walkers, families and anyone who wants to swap their routine for canvas and open air. The Purbeck Hills, the quarried ledges of the coast, and the quiet villages are all on the doorstep, and the night skies away from the towns are superb.

Where to find campsites

Some of the best loved sites sit around Langton Matravers and Worth Matravers, close to the coast path at Dancing Ledge and the famous Square and Compass pub. You will also find camping near Swanage, Studland and across the Purbeck countryside, with options from simple farm fields to fully equipped parks.

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