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Corfe Castle, Dorset
Corfe Castle, Dorset
Lulworth Cove, Dorset
Why stay here ...
OFFERS*: Kids for £1 (aged 5-17) | Under 5s stay free | £5 refundable deposit
Great news - the site reopened on the 28th February 2025 following its major redevelopment. Find out more details on the improvements at camc.com/redevelopments.
Haycraft Club Campsite makes for an ideal base from which to explore the historic towns, picturesque villages and beautiful coastline of Dorset. There are numerous public footpaths and coastal walks near the campsite for walking enthusiasts, and if you're a beach lover you will be a short distance from the sandy beaches of Swanage or the glorious stretch of golden sands at Studland Bay.
The campsite also offers easy access to the charming attractions of Poole Harbour, Bournemouth, Dorchester, Weymouth, Wareham and the National Trust's Brownsea Island, home to the traditional red squirrel. Haycraft Club Campsite is situated just a few minutes' walk away from the magnificent Swanage Railway, allowing the opportunity to ride on heritage steam and diesel trains to Swanage town centre and the attractive Corfe Castle village, which is a great favourite with both the young and old alike. If you're looking for a holiday destination in Dorset, that's away from the beaten track but within convenient distance to it, you'll find this peaceful campsite to be the perfect location with its great views.
Please Note: Reception may close earlier than 8pm and staff may not be available to greet you. Don’t worry, you can still arrive on site until 8pm. We will simply contact you on your day of arrival with details of how to check-in. Please ensure your contact details are up to date on your Membership profile.
This campsite does not have a car park and can only accommodate one car per pitch.
Additional ways to stay:
Cottages - Haycraft Cottage, a 3 bedroom cottage sleeping up to 6 people is available to rent at this site. Visit camc.com/haycraftholidaycottage.
To contact the campsite directly, please call 01929 480572
Nearest alternative campsites: Smedmore House Caravan Club Site, Hunter's Moon Club Campsite, Crossways Club Campsite and New Forest Centenary Club Campsite.
*T&Cs
£5 Deposit: FREE cancellations and FREE amendments up to 21 days before arrival.
Prices
Pitches
| Touring pitch types | Awning | Without Awning |
|---|---|---|
| Standard (electric & hardstanding) |
Yes |
Yes |
| Standard (electric & grass) |
Yes |
Yes |
| Serviced (electric & hardstanding) |
Yes |
| Other pitch types |
|---|
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Directions
Turn left off the A35 (Poole - Dorchester) at the roundabout onto the A351 (signposted Wareham, Swanage). In 11 miles at Harmans Cross turn right just before the petrol station into Haycrafts Lane (signposted Downshay). Continue with the village hall and railway station on the right, up a steep hill and narrow approach road with passing places. The site entrance is on the left in 0.75 mile (past railway station and past signposts for Downshay Farm).
Sites key:
- Postcode:
- BH19 3EB
- GPS:
- Lat 50.61667 / Lon -2.02223
- Plan a route to this site
- OS field ref:
- SY984797
- OS map ref:
- 195
- Handbook map ref:
- G2
Transport links
- Bus stop within 1 mile
- Buses go to: Swanage, Poole and Bournemouth
- Car hire on site
- Daily public Transport within 1 mile
- Nearest port: Poole (16 miles)
- Shop within 1 mile
Reviews
Janet Ashwell
Reviewed: 06/07/2025 18:15
Very clean and quiet site
Quietest site we have been to. Extremely clean and well kept. The toilet and shower block were exemplary. Nice little shop with most things you could need urgently and a good stock of ice creams. Lovely wild flower borders, a book swap and information point. Friendly and welcoming... Show more
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Pauline Pepper
Reviewed: 05/07/2025 21:14
A lovely peaceful stay in the countryside
When we arrived only two pitches left as very busy ,but we managed to move on to a better pitch with a wonderful view when the site became quieter. The relief wardens were very friendly and helpful, if we are in the area will definitely return lovely walks from... Show more
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Jo Ceely
Reviewed: 01/07/2025 21:33
Fantastic stay
Lovely small site, beautiful walks from the site. Smashing dog field where the dogs could have a good run. The ammentitys were outstanding, all looked like new and very clean. Both couples running the site were lovely and welcoming. Will defo be returning to this one.
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Clive Oliver
Reviewed: 24/06/2025 20:48
1st visit surprise
Excellent site in a great position. Ideally located for motorhomers with steam railway within 11 minutes walk. Train goes east to swanage. Really nice resort with sandy beach an pier. West to Corf Castle. Great for historians. All in all a great Campsite. With wardens to match. Lots of useful knowledge.... Show more
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sarah battyll
Reviewed: 14/06/2025 10:36
Fantastic site - highly recommend
This is a bright and shiny new site this year with wonderful facilities and fantastic staff - this really is a 10/10 site you won’t be disappointed
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John Myall
Reviewed: 24/05/2025 10:41
Lovely stay.
My first time back to Haycraft since the refurbishment. Met with my two daughters with their camper. Couldn't get adjoining pitches, however I was allowed to reserve a nearby pitch for them as they arrived an hour after me. The new toilet block is great, although I acknowledge previous reviews about... Show more
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Alan and Diana
Reviewed: 21/05/2025 18:41
a few things to iron out but lovely hard working helpful site managers.
Lovely site in general, sadly with no rain the new grass hadn't grown but managers were doing their best. new facilities very good, but very heavy see through doors with washbasins and hair dryers just behind not a good idea. Husband said about no urinals, I suspect this is another... Show more
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Robert Coutts
Reviewed: 20/05/2025 16:27
Not for the disabled
Our 2nd visit here since the refurbishment and many before,sadly our last as it does not work for the disabled,by the wardens admission upon arrival they are too busy to be able to accommodate a request for "near to facilities" and are unable to "assess genuine disabled users" to allocate... Show more
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John Lay
Reviewed: 14/05/2025 14:26
First visit to refurbished site
Our first visit to this refurbished site, we choose this site for the walks from the site can be tough walks but very enjoyable. Got the bus to wareham, walked back via the Square and Compass, Corfe castle for the beer festival and steam trains, Old Harry Rock, Studland Bay,... Show more
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Fay Forster
Reviewed: 09/05/2025 10:21
Amazing site, so clean with fabulous pitches
Wow! What can I say, fabulous clean site, all pitches nice and flat, good size and all have some sun on the nicer days. Toilets brand new and done to a very high standard! Washers & dryers if needed, pay with card very easy to use. Great field for... Show more
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Site contact details
- Telephone:
- 01929 480572
Most recent reviews
Janet Ashwell
Reviewed: 06/07/2025 18:15
Very clean and quiet site
Quietest site we have been to. Extremely clean and well kept. The toilet and shower block were exemplary. Nice little shop with most things you could need urgently and a good stock of ice creams. Lovely wild flower borders, a book swap and informat...
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