Campsites with swimming near Swanage, Dorset

Looking for a camping experience near Swanage, England where you can swim? Hipcamp has over 3000 options for you to choose from. Whether you prefer a tent, caravan, or cabin, you'll find the perfect accommodation type to suit your needs. With popular campsites like Sweet Hill Farm (66 reviews), South Dean Camping (40 reviews), and Tomkins Farm (34 reviews), you can trust that you'll have a great experience. Plus, with facilities like showers, campfires, and potable water, you'll have everything you need for a cosy stay. And don't forget about the popular activities in the area, including wind sports, paddling, and hiking. So pack your swimsuit and get ready for a memorable camping adventure near Swanage, England.

91% (543)

Top-rated campgrounds near Swanage

Looking for a camping experience near Swanage, England where you can swim? Hipcamp has over 3000 options for you to choose from. Whether you prefer a tent, caravan, or cabin, you'll find the perfect accommodation type to suit your needs. With popular campsites like Sweet Hill Farm (66 reviews), South Dean Camping (40 reviews), and Tomkins Farm (34 reviews), you can trust that you'll have a great experience. Plus, with facilities like showers, campfires, and potable water, you'll have everything you need for a cosy stay. And don't forget about the popular activities in the area, including wind sports, paddling, and hiking. So pack your swimsuit and get ready for a memorable camping adventure near Swanage, England.

91% (543)

Top-rated campgrounds near Swanage

1. Sweet Hill Farm

94%

(296)

35km from Swanage · 10 units · Tents, Motorhomes

Simple, almost-wild, seaside camping on the Isle of Portland

2. The T Barn

99%

(90)

126km from Swanage · 17 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping

Bell tents and shepherd’s huts with hot tubs on a picturesque Cotswolds farm near Cirencester

3. Southwood Park Estate

93%

(7)

81km from Swanage · 12 units · Glamping

Southwood park estate is a beautifully manicured and peaceful destination for those who want to get back to nature and still have all of the home comforts that they are used to. We are at the foot of the South Downs, and only 8 minutes drive from Chichester and the Good Wood Estate We are family and pet friendly site. All bookings come with cooked breakfasts for each guest per day as well as a large log / lighters pack for each day!

4. Higher Roddon Farm

107km from Swanage · 1 unit · Glamping

Duncan and Alexis live here with their young family and we want to continue to improve the biodiversity of the farm alongside building a sustainable farm business incorporating luxury rural accommodation and grass-fed beef and lamb. We are lucky enough to have a wide variety of wildlife on our farm including tawny and barn owls, deer, buzzards, pheasants, swallows, bullfinches, fieldfares and numerous bats, butterflies and beetles! Take a look at our Wildlife page. We follow a grass-fed, low input, regenerative agriculture philosophy. This means that (apart from our bulls, rams and boars which have to be bought in to prevent in-breeding) all of our animals are born on the farm. They stay with their mothers’ as long as possible growing well on their mothers’ milk and our beautiful grass. Apart from our pigs, all of our animals are only fed grass from the farm or hay (from our species rich hay meadows) in winter. We believe this is more sustainable, gives us a minimal carbon footprint and provides our animals with the best possible lives.

5. Hardyes Countryside Camping

98%

(43)

43km from Swanage · 35 units · Tents, Motorhomes

Camping in a Dorset field between Dorchester and the Jurassic coast.

6. Flowerdew Farm

100%

(18)

50km from Swanage · 23 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping

Bell tents and camping with alpacas near Dorset’s Jurassic Coast

7. The High Nature Centre

92%

(19)

133km from Swanage · 14 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping

A stay at The High Nature Centre is sure to reinvigorate the soul as only a sojourn by the sea can

8. Goren Farm

100%

(85)

82km from Swanage · 7 units · Tents, Motorhomes

Nearly wild camping in Devonshire wildflower meadows

9. Tomkins Farm

96%

(164)

143km from Swanage · 42 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping

Relaxed camping beside a lake on an East Sussex farm, with alpacas, llamas, and camels

10. Buckland Farm Camping

95%

(21)

93km from Swanage · 12 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping

Dog-friendly camping on the edge of the Blackdown Hills

11. Snelling Farm Campsite

99%

(140)

23km from Swanage · 70 units · Tents, Motorhomes

An amazingly green, natural feel and care-free atmosphere near the Dorset coast

12. Little Thakeham Farm

97%

(57)

114km from Swanage · 15 units · Tents, Motorhomes

Almost wild camping in rural Sussex, with campfires, good footpaths and a pub within 15 minutes' walk

13. Small Trees Campsite

97%

(38)

52km from Swanage · 33 units · Tents, Motorhomes

A small, campfire-friendly and dog-friendly campsite with approachable hosts

14. Glamping Retreat & Campsite

95%

(10)

57km from Swanage · 17 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping

Retro Staycations near Ryde on the Isle of Wight

15. Bowhayes Farm - Glamping & Camping

98%

(20)

95km from Swanage · 12 units · Tents, Glamping

Nearly-wild camping in a Devon cider orchard, 5 miles from the Jurassic Coast

16. The Old Airfield

85%

(143)

27km from Swanage · 114 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping

A New Forest airfield that's been overtaken by nature, less than 10 minutes' drive from the coast

17. Beryl's Campsite

97%

(38)

127km from Swanage · 5 units · Tents, Motorhomes

A secret, secluded campsite with wonderful views down to Start Bay

18. The Field at Findon

100%

(33)

113km from Swanage · 4 units · Glamping

Bell tent camping in the South Downs National Park

19. Mattiscombe Farm Camping

100%

(13)

127km from Swanage · 29 units · Tents, Motorhomes

Low-key, dog-friendly camping with sea and countryside views in South Devon

20. Gurt Yurts

100%

(23)

99km from Swanage · 9 units · Tents, Glamping

Off the beaten track on top of the Mendips in an area of outstanding natural beauty. A mixture of four acres of wild woodland, orchard and field set on a hillside. Our Yurt is set up in the trees giving you peaceful seclusion and a clear view across the sea to Wales and the mountains of the Brecon Beacons. A huge range of activities are possible or you can lie in the hammock with a good book. We have very friendly dogs and rescue chickens who may come and visit. Wild deer wander past in the early morning mist and the odd buzzard picks an argument with a bunch of crows but nothing much else should disturb you. We moved here after an 18 month search 8 years ago. It was close to everything we wanted and we've spent some time getting a bit closer.

Camper favorites near Swanage

Top-rated campgrounds reviewed by the Hipcamp community.

Small Trees Campsite

97%

(38)

52km from Swanage · 33 units · Tents, Motorhomes

A small, campfire-friendly and dog-friendly campsite with approachable hosts

Glamping Retreat & Campsite

95%

(10)

57km from Swanage · 17 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping

Retro Staycations near Ryde on the Isle of Wight

Bowhayes Farm - Glamping & Camping

98%

(20)

95km from Swanage · 12 units · Tents, Glamping

Nearly-wild camping in a Devon cider orchard, 5 miles from the Jurassic Coast

The Old Airfield

85%

(143)

27km from Swanage · 114 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping

A New Forest airfield that's been overtaken by nature, less than 10 minutes' drive from the coast

Beryl's Campsite

97%

(38)

127km from Swanage · 5 units · Tents, Motorhomes

A secret, secluded campsite with wonderful views down to Start Bay

The Field at Findon

100%

(33)

113km from Swanage · 4 units · Glamping

Bell tent camping in the South Downs National Park

Mattiscombe Farm Camping

100%

(13)

127km from Swanage · 29 units · Tents, Motorhomes

Low-key, dog-friendly camping with sea and countryside views in South Devon

Gurt Yurts

100%

(23)

99km from Swanage · 9 units · Tents, Glamping

Off the beaten track on top of the Mendips in an area of outstanding natural beauty. A mixture of four acres of wild woodland, orchard and field set on a hillside. Our Yurt is set up in the trees giving you peaceful seclusion and a clear view across the sea to Wales and the mountains of the Brecon Beacons. A huge range of activities are possible or you can lie in the hammock with a good book. We have very friendly dogs and rescue chickens who may come and visit. Wild deer wander past in the early morning mist and the odd buzzard picks an argument with a bunch of crows but nothing much else should disturb you. We moved here after an 18 month search 8 years ago. It was close to everything we wanted and we've spent some time getting a bit closer.

Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community

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April

October 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Sweet Hill Farm

Lovely short walk to the lighthouses and great flat ground for camping. The team were super friendly and helpful when are car battery died!

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Angela

October 2025

4 m Class B

With pets

Weekend Trip to Sweet Hill Farm

I have always loved Sweet Hill Farm. It’s a lovely relaxed campsite with sea views and amazing walks nearby. Also, being able to have a camp fire is fantastic. The showers are brilliant too. The only disappointment for me this year is that the compost loos have been replaced with horrible portaloos! Please bring back compost loos, they are so much nicer!

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Mark

September 2025

Tent

1 night at Sweet Hill Farm

This was my first time camping here and I will definitely return again. Whilst SatNav got me most of the way, the directions on Hipcamp made the last little bit of the journey much easier. I was welcomed warmly at the well-stocked little cafe, and given a map to show my how to get to the field I pitched in. The tracks on-site are full of large potholes - so definitely something to be mindful of, especially if you have extremely low-suspension on your car! However, take it slow and easy and all is well here. I had the most amazing view, from where I pitched up, over to Portland Bill lighthouse. Both sunset and sunrise were stunning. Facilities here are extremely basic - but it’s enough for those that simply need to get away from life for a while and sleep under the stars without all the creature comforts of home. Of course, there is a place for being able to have all the mod-cons available, but this is camping the way it should be done! I wasn’t here long enough to speak to any of the other campers, but everyone seemed relaxed and there was no loud music or anything played into the night, meaning I could drift to sleep easily enough at the end of the day. Thank you all.

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Dominic

September 2025

Tent

1 night at Mattiscombe Farm Camping

Very good stay, decent basic facilities, lovely grass field with views over the sea.

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Dominic

September 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Sweet Hill Farm

What a great experience! The staff were very friendly and accommodating with an amazing ray of amenities. The showers are basic but really clean and hot, lovely! Such good value for money I would highly recommend this campsite! Thanks guys!

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David

September 2025

Tent

2 nights at Sweet Hill Farm

This was my first time ever camping and I had a great time at this site, it's the perfect mix of rural, real camping with local amenities near enough especially for someone doing camping for the first time. Located right near the coast, it's a beautiful view, excellent facilities including showers and cafe. The only downside is that when I did arrive in the evening there was no one to greet us, even though the cafe should've been open at that time but other than that no complaints, wonderful hosts and would definitely go again.

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sophie

September 2025

Tent

1 night at Goren Farm

Beautiful campsite surrounded by nature. Peaceful and quiet it felt wild but with some nice comforts like a hot shower. Will definitely be back!

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andrew

August 2025

Tent

With kids

3 nights at Snelling Farm Campsite

A very spacious campsite with well-maintained composting facilities. The scenic drive down to the site is beautiful, and the clear night skies make it perfect for stargazing. Martins and owls were active both day and night, adding to the atmosphere. On some alternate nights, music played nearby from around 10 pm to 4 am. While noticeable, it was at a consistent and tolerable volume, and importantly, it wasn’t accompanied by disruptive behaviour.

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Bob

August 2025

3 m Class B

Weekend Trip to Tomkins Farm

Friendly welcome. Good space. Hot water in wash up and showers. Weather changed so I baled one day early so didn't get to try their Saturday night pizzas which sounded fab!

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William

August 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Tomkins Farm

Phil, family, and staff made us all feel extremely welcome (especially the kids). The showers and facilities were great 😅. The breakfast rolls and the pizzas were really tasty and very handy as we had a lot of rain on one day 😋. Having a forest play area for kids as well as llamas nearby makes it an ideal family camp site.

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Ade

August 2025

With pets

2 nights at Southwood Park Estate

We enjoyed our stay at The camp surroundings are well maintained, what I noticed is that no annoying flies buzzing around when sitting out and while cooking!. The host and people on site are very helpful and friendly. One night we needed help with lighting a camp fire and they were so quick to respond. The facilities in the camp are a bonus, if the weather is nice you won't get bored. Ladies toilets were okay my kids complained about the men's!!

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Sarah

August 2025

Tent

With kids

5 nights at Goren Farm

We had another wonderful stay at Goren Farm, it’s beautiful and very peaceful. This place is very special!

Carree

August 2025

5 m Class B

With kids

Weekend Trip to Snelling Farm Campsite

Fantastic campsite, heavenly amount of space, great atmosphere and brilliant facilities 😊👍

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Nuala

August 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Small Trees Campsite

Friendly and free tea in the morning! Very laid back atmosphere. Great for families.

Chris

August 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Tomkins Farm

Have stayed here before and would again. Really well organised from logs to food, good facilities including the open air showers. staff all really friendly. space is perfectly located for walk (to lots of well placed pubs) pitches are large and no space is very far from the facilities. if i had one request for next time it would be better coffee but that’s a bit picky! really good, reasonable camp for couples and families.

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Gwyn

August 2025

4 m pop-up camper

With kids

Weekend Trip to Goren Farm

Very helpful team and beautiful site. We stayed at Bank Holiday and it was managed so well it wasnt busy and an enjoyable cmaping experience - thank you we would definelty come again.

lauren

August 2025

5 m Class B

Weekend Trip to The Old Airfield

Absolutely loved camping at The Old Airfield. Very friendly staff and helpful. Loads of space to park up and tent so you'll never feel 'on top' of other campers. Lovely vibe, clean showers and toilets. Had a nice bar and pizza trailer on site too to order from every night. Very relaxing and loads of free roaming animals near by! Definitely will be coming back!

Dan

August 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Small Trees Campsite

This is a lovely campsite. Excellent shower and toilet facilities. Lovely touch with Tea &Coffee in the morning too. Owners really nice and approachable. Would highly recommend 👍

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Alice

August 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Mattiscombe Farm Camping

A great campsite! Thanks Ben. It was 30 mins from the beach!

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Bethan

August 2025

Tent

With kids

3 nights at Goren Farm

We loved the open, spacious and quiet camping spots at Goren Farm. The showers were hot and the toilets, communal fridge and sink were clean. We went to the farm shop and cafe on our last day and had scrumptious food. Cheese scone with extra cheese and brie panini. Yum! We are going to come back to camp again and definitely for the Goren Children's festival next year! We went to Tukers Arms on the recommendation of another review and loved it. Also the Beer Light Railway is worth a visit. :D