Camping on Brownsea Island

Brownsea Island, Poole Harbour, Dorset, BH13 7EE

The Scout Stone, Brownsea Island, Dorset

Scout and guide groups on Brownsea Island, Dorset

At-a-glance details

Type of accommodation Tents Tree Tents
No of places / pitches120
Seasons
17 May 2021 - 30 September 2021
Minimum stay2 night(s)
Dogs welcome per pitch0
Star/Pennant rating 1 What's this?

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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: Adventure camping for the experienced camper and people who love nature and the great outdoors or Group camping which is primarily aimed at groups 15 persons and over such as scouts, guides, special interest, corporate groups and schools.

Enquire and book

Call 01202 492161

Opening times

Following government guidance in England, all campsites in England will remain closed until 16 May 2021 inclusive.

We are currently working on getting the campsite open to take bookings for the 2021 season. We will indicate here when it goes live.

Why book with us?

Unrivalled locations
Free entry to our places
Award winning customer service
Help us care for nature, beauty and history

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Enhanced cleaning regime
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Email brownseagroupbooking@nationaltrust.org.uk

2021 season will go live soon

Types of Accommodation

Adventure camping

Adventure camping is for the public, aimed at primarily friend groups, families and individuals at restricted times of year.

Group camping

Group camping is open to all scout and guide groups, 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

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

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

Group Camping: Defined by 15 or more persons camping at one time for Scouts and Guides association groups.

Adventure Camping: Public camping aimed at primarily friend groups, families and individuals at restricted times of year.

Two night stays: Available on a first come, first served basis, subject to availability.

Getting to and from the island: The only way to access the island is by passenger ferry. Public boats run between April and October and you will need to pre-book your arrival boat. Return boats must be pre-booked but can be done so from the campsite. If you intend using these boats (essential unless you’re bringing your own) then tickets should be ordered and paid for when booking camping. Arrival boats run in the afternoon. Departure boats run in the morning only.

Arriving by private boat: You are welcome to arrive by sailboat, canoe or kayak.

Parking: There is no parking available on Brownsea Island and access is by passenger ferry only. The nearest parking is the main pay and display Poole - a 10 -15 minute walk to the ferry at Poole Quay.

Transport: We aim to meet all groups on arrival and may be able to transport kit up to the campsite for a small charge. Adventure Campers will need to make their way to the campsite: a 20 – 25 minute walk on a rough track. We recommend travelling light.

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