Camping on Brownsea Island

Brownsea Island, Poole Harbour, Dorset, BH13 7EE

Front view of a tree tent at Brownsea Island, Dorset

Red squirrel on Brownsea Island, Dorset. — You'll need to look up to spot a squirrel on Brownsea Island

Den building activities, 50 things — Children den building in the woods on Brownsea Island

Family on the campsite at Brownsea Island, Dorset — Brownsea Island

At-a-glance details

Type of accommodation Tents Tree Tents
No of places / pitches200
Seasons
1 April 2018 - 30 September 2018
Minimum stay from1 night(s)
Dogs welcome per pitch0

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About Camping on Brownsea Island

Spend a night under the stars on the spot where the first Scouts camped over 100 years ago.

This unique campsite is nestled on the south side of Brownsea island overlooking the rolling Purbeck hills and is easily accessed by using a variety of pathways across the island. Your efforts will be rewarded by breathtaking views and a possible red squirrel sighting. You will find showers, toilets and drinking water but no food shopping facilities are available.

This wildlife haven with its lagoons, lakes and reed beds offers sanctuary to a vast number of birds while the woodlands are home to red squirrels and Sika deer. Staying on the island offers the chance to enjoy the setting at either end of the day when the majority of visitors have departed.

There are two main camping offers: Eco Adventure Camping for the experienced camper and people who love nature and the great outdoors, or Group Camping which is primarily aimed at groups such as scouts, guides, special interest, corporate groups and schools.

Enquire and book

Call 01202 492161

Opening times

Monday to Thursday 09:00 - 16:00

Email brownseagroupbooking@nationaltrust.org.uk

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Types of Accommodation

Eco adventure camping

Our aim is to allow you to experience nature and the beautiful tranquillity of Brownsea outside of opening hours.

Group Camping

Group Camping is open to all youth, community, special interest, corporate groups and schools.

Features and facilities

BBQ available
Play area available
Showers available
Toilets available
Washing-up area available

Additional Information

Campsite Rules

To ensure everyone who stays at Brownsea Island campsite has a great holiday, we have a few simple site rules.

Read the site rules

Notes for guests

Island entry: Island entry is included with all camping fees.

Places / Pitches: 200 places / 12 pitches

Transport: The last boat leave both Sandbanks and Poole Quay at 4.30pm. We advise you arrive on or before the 4pm boat. The boat fare is additional.

Parking: There is no parking available on Brownsea Island. The nearest parking is the main pay and display car parks at Sandbanks and Poole and they are a 10 -15 minute walk to the ferry.

Hazards: Arrival to the Island is via boat and visitors must be able to independently transfer from the boat onto the jetty. The campsite is close to the sea and cliffs.