|
|
|
|
California Meadows Campsite
California Cottage
Swanage
Dorset (Browse area)
BH19 2RS
Tel: 01929 425049 or 07730 680579
Visit their website Check Digital TV coverage See Weather Forecast
   
|
Pitches: 30
Open: 01/03/2024 to 31/10/2024
01/03/2025 to 31/10/2025
Rating: 
|
 Tent Pitches |
 No Caravans |
 Motorhome Pitches |
 Small Campervans |
 No Glamping Units |
 Holiday Homes for Hire |
 No Statics for Sale |
 No Seasonal Pitches |
 No Electric Hookups |
 No Hardstandings |
 No Fully Serviced Pitches |
 Show Full Facilities |
| Who's it for |
 Families Welcome |
 Not Members Only |
 Rallies Welcome |
 Not Naturist Site |
 Dogs Welcome |
 No Dogs Allowed |
 Groups Welcome |
 Motorbikers Welcome |
| Facilities |
 Toilet Facilities |
 No Showers |
 Washing Up |
 No Bathroom |
 No Baby Changing |
 No Laundry |
 Drinking Water |
 Disabled Friendly |
 No Chemical Disposal |
 No Battery Charging |
 No Gas Exchange |
 Recycling Facilities |
 No Kitchen Facilities |
 No Freezer / Fridge |
 No Motorhome Point |
 No Wifi Access |
 Shop <1 mile |
 Bar <1 mile |
 Restaurant or Cafe or Takeaway <1 mile |
| Activities |
 No Playground |
 No TV Room |
 No Games Room |
 No Evening Ents |
 Fishing <1 mile |
 Wild Swimming <1 mile |
 Indoor Pool <1 mile |
 No Outdoor Pool |
 Horse Riding <5 miles |
 Cycle Hire <1 mile |
 Golf <5 miles |
 Tennis <1 mile |
 Beach <1 mile |
 Watersports <1 mile |
 Boat Launch / Mooring <1 mile |
| Other Features |
 Sea Views |
 Working Farm |
 Campfires Allowed |
|
 No Waterside Pitches |
 Public Transport <1 mile |
 Offroad Dog Walk On Site or Direct Access |
|
Reviews:
11 in total, now showing 1 to 10
Previous 10
Next 10
|
|
Jump to Page
1
2
|
Write your own Review to win an Outdoor Revolution Screenhouse 4 and £150!
If you've ever visited this campsite please submit a review for your chance to win! Each month one lucky person will have their review picked at random and will win an Outdoor Revolution Screenhouse 4 worth £299 AND £150 of Amazon vouchers. Leave as many reviews as you can for more chances - it only takes a few minutes
|
Date of Visit: September 2021  |
Unit: Campervan |
Rating: 
| Rating Breakdown: |
Location:
| Facilities:
 | Customer Service:
|
Value for money:
| | Overall:
|
|
| Nights stayed: 3 |
Travelling as: Mature couple |
| Reviewer: Rudifa |
1 review from this member |
|
 We had a wonderful time on California Campsite. It has a beautiful view over Swanage Bay and over meadows with horses and sheep, lots of wild flowers and different butterflies. Absolutely stunning.
The weather was great and we walked down into Swanage several times, although Karen, the owner, offered to take us down in her car on 3 separate occasions. That is what I call hospitality in top form. Taxies were very cheap too. Always under £5. - to get to the seafront or into town.
Swanage is a super relaxed holiday resort with lots of pubs and music events going on. It was truly a delight to be there.
We visit Swanage every year already for over 25 years and sometimes more than once. A great place to take your children and your dogs. Rudi and jill 
|
|
| Date of Visit: July 2021 |
Unit: Tent |
Rating:
| Rating Breakdown: |
Location:
 | Facilities:
| Customer Service:
|
Value for money:
 | | Overall:
|
|
| Nights stayed: 3 |
Travelling as: With friends |
| Reviewer: Lukere |
1 review from this member |
|
Pros:
The Site was very clean - the toilet facilities were always stocked of essentials.
The camping plot allocated was well maintained.
Lovely walking locations close by - a really beautiful location.
Cons :
The Quarry in the next field start work approx 7am midweek - so you will be awake from then on as it is VERY noisy.
If you're intending on staying for a weekend then this shouldn't effect you.
|
|
| Date of Visit: May 2021 |
Unit: Tent |
Rating:
| Rating Breakdown: |
Location:
| Facilities:
| Customer Service:
|
Value for money:
| Child friendliness:
| Overall:
|
|
| Nights stayed: 1 |
Travelling as: Family with young children |
| Reviewer: Rerelf |
1 review from this member |
|
Campsite to ourselves which was lovely, kids loved the space!
Toilet facilities basic but clean with plenty of hand wash!
Ideal location for walking on coastal footpath and other Purbeck trails.
 via mobile
|
|
| Date of Visit: July 2020 |
Unit: Tent |
Rating:
| Rating Breakdown: |
Location:
| Facilities:
 | Customer Service:
|
Value for money:
 | Child friendliness:
| Overall:
|
|
| Nights stayed: 2 |
Travelling as: With friends |
| Reviewer: Simonl |
1 review from this member |
|
Interesting site, drive through Swanage coastal park and continue on pot holed single track lane until it nearly ends, just before the quarry, and you have arrived at one of 2 small fields.
Karen the campsite manager has a plan for where you can camp, but is open to your preference, and changed easily for me. Nice walks to coast and town through nature reserve.
Booking payment in advance via PayPal (can pay to her mobile number listed or email once price is agreed)
Great basic campsite. Could be cheaper as it is basic.
via mobile
|
|
| Date of Visit: July 2020 |
Unit: Tent |
Rating:
| Rating Breakdown: |
Location:
| Facilities:
| Customer Service:
|
Value for money:
| Child friendliness:
| Overall:
|
|
| Nights stayed: 2 |
Travelling as: With friends |
| Reviewer: Laurac |
1 review from this member |
|
We liked that there was plenty of space,
Clean and well managed toilets,
Good location with easy access to coastal footpath.
The owner was friendly and helpful.
|
|
Advertisement
|
| Date of Visit: September 2019 |
Unit: Tent |
Rating:
| Rating Breakdown: |
Location:
| Facilities:
 | Customer Service:
|
Value for money:
| | Overall:
|
|
| Nights stayed: 3 |
Travelling as: Mature couple |
| Reviewer: Claudi |
1 review from this member |
|
Simple Field campsite with toilets and sinks, no shower facilities. Sometimes noises from working quarry nearby. Good point for day hikers. Great view over Swanage Bay.
via mobile
|
|
| Date of Visit: August 2019 |
Unit: Campervan |
Rating:
| Rating Breakdown: |
Location:
| Facilities:
| Customer Service:
|
Value for money:
| | Overall:
|
|
| Nights stayed: 2 |
Travelling as: Solo traveller |
| Reviewer: Elizab |
1 review from this member |
|
Lovely, basic campsite with perfect access to the Purbeck walks. Toilets were clean and always had paper, and having a fire pit is always a wonderful way to spend a bit of time in the evening before bed.
Karen is a lovely, approachable, friendly and helpful host
My dog and I had the exact adventure we were after, and will definitely be going back again.
The only thing I would change to make my score a perfect 10/10 would be a shower unit.
via mobile
|
|
| Date of Visit: July 2019 |
Unit: Tent |
Rating: 
| Rating Breakdown: |
Location:
| Facilities:
| Customer Service:
|
Value for money:
| Child friendliness:
| Overall:
|
|
| Nights stayed: 1 |
Travelling as: Young couple |
| Reviewer: Spanner150 |
5 reviews from this member |
|
I can’t believe this site charges money. It was not fit for purpose. Overgrown so much that it was halfway up the doorway of our tent! Facilities were poor.
No drains under taps so ground was soaking and, as others have said rutted and uncomfortable to camp on. I think they’re just trying to make money from a scrappy field.
Location is up a lane from a housing estate. Won’t return.
via mobile
|
|
| Date of Visit: June 2016 |
Unit: Motorhome |
Rating:
| Rating Breakdown: |
Location:
| Facilities:
| Customer Service:
|
Value for money:
| | Overall:
|
|
| Reviewer: Prentii |
4 reviews from this member |
|
Difficult drive up a very narrow road and with few facilities, no electric hook ups. We only used the tap and didn't bother with loos etc.
Still a nice place to camp and easy access to coastal path.
Walking is best as you don't want to make too many trips up and down the lane!
|
|
| Date of Visit: May 2010 |
Unit: Tent |
Rating:
| Rating Breakdown: |
Location:
| Facilities:
| Customer Service:
|
Value for money:
| Child friendliness:
| Overall:
|
|
| Reviewer: Matthew b |
5 reviews from this member |
|
Just returned from first May bank holiday weekend. We were a group of 7 families with lots of young kids between us.
Swanage is super and the area is lovely. We went mackerel fishing with Marsh's boats on the Sunday and caught 60 fish between 12. All good fun and highly recommended.
The site itself is quite small. We were in the field nearest the toilet block and our 7 tents and a camper van pretty much filled it. The field we drove through to get to our tents was a larger field that had been split by a temp fence with one half used by horses. Our own field had clearly been used by horses recently and in wet weather as the ground had been quite badly churned up making it difficult to pitch at the end nearest the house.
The toilet block was basic. 2 gents 3 ladies and 3 sinks. No soaps or towels no warm water. No shower. At least 1 toilet door (the one I used) would not shut properly. No electrical lighting.
Washing up facilities are basic with a sink in the field with a standpipe next to it.
You are close to the coast but you don't really know it unless you take a short walk to the cliff tops. Great if you are a walker but a shame we didn't have a sea view considering how close to the sea we were.
I didn't meet the owner as the trip was organised by another in our group but they were unobtrusive and didn't mind us using our fire pits into the small hours.
We all had a super time but if you want facilities this isnt the one for you.
|
|
Previous
11 Reviews in total, now showing 1 to 10
Next
|
Write a Review of this Site to Win an Outdoor Revolution Prize and £150
 |
Common Questions
Is California Meadows Campsite child friendly? YES, it accepts children View all facilities
Where is the nearest shop to California Meadows Campsite? There is a shop within 1 mile View all facilities
Is California Meadows Campsite dog friendly? YES View all facilities
Other Sites Near Swanage Other sites within 10 miles - All Sites in Dorset
Latest News, Discounts and Competitions see all...
| Follow us on Facebook! |
 |
You can now follow UKCampsite.co.uk on Facebook! Keep abreast of the latest news and updates much more easily.
Simply click here then click on the Like button! |
|
All reviews and comments are the personal opinion of the review author only , and as such do not represent the view of the UK Camp Site.co.uk.
The facilities shown on this website are a guide only, and you should check with the campsite direct before making any booking. The UKCampsite.co.uk will not be held responsible for any errors or omissions
|
