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Naturist Nudist Family-Friendly Rustic Rural Camping for Tents in Dorset at Studland Summer Camp
Naturist Family-Friendly Rustic Rural Camping for Tents in Dorset - About Studland Summer Camp
About Us
Studland Summer Camp is a friendly, quirky, off-beat, tent-focused naturist campsite in a rural setting, with simple facilities and a unique character. To the founder of SSC, Roger Tripp, running the site was a labour of love. His enthusiasm for the camp spread, and ensured a welcoming atmosphere and a real sense of community spirit, inclusive of people from all walks of life.
Roger, along with a small band of helpers, continued to run SSC for nearly 40 years, until his untimely death in early 2020.
Naturist Family-Friendly Rustic Rural Camping for Tents in Dorset - Opening Dates at Studland Summer Camp
2026 Opening Dates
Studland Summer Camp opens for two seasons each year: a shorter one towards the end of May (Whitsun/Spring) as well as a longer summer season, typically starting mid-late July.
Whitsun/Spring 2026: Saturday 16th May - Sunday 31st May
Summer 2026: Friday 24th July - Wed 2nd September
The bank holiday period at the end of May is a wonderful time to be at Studland Summer Camp. The spring air is fresh and the whole area has a sense of coming to life. It is a slightly quieter time than the summer season, so is ideal for those seeking a more peaceful break.
The main summer season at Studland Summer Camp is glorious. The nights are often so clear that you can easily go stargazing, and it is occasionally possible to see the odd shooting star, thanks to the Perseid meteor shower that is set to peak around August 12th/13th this year! If stargazing is not for you, there are plenty of other ways in which to be wowed by your experience at SSC. See our "Nearby" page for more details.
Naturist Family-Friendly Rustic Rural Camping for Tents in Dorset for Tents - Site - Rates and Fees at Studland Summer Camp
2026 Pitch Fees and Booking
Please contact uscontact us to make a booking or enquiry.
Please note that we are primarily a TENT orientated camp site.
Most of the narrow lanes where we are located are unsuitable for coach-built camper vans/motorhomes, and our licence only permits us a small number of vans. We regret we can no longer accept any new bookings for these, caravans or *large* vans/van conversions.SMALL "day vans" (van-derived campers, i.e. VW Transporter, etc) are welcome by arrangement only, with a maximum stay of 2 weeks at a time. No car campers.
We regret that large "group bookings" are not accepted.
Payment can be by cash on arrival* or by debit/credit card. We regret we cannot accept cheques.
Our fees are listed below:
• Initial deposit: £19, per unit** payable before arrival
• Site fee: £19 per unit, per additional night
• Use of fridge (limitations apply) is now included in the price
• Use of freezer (ice blocks only) is now included in the price
Discounts for longer stays are available. Please contact us for details
*Refers to remaining balance only. Deposit to be made in advance by debit/credit card
**One unit=one tent and up to two adults. Additional adults will be charged an extra £5.00 each per night. All fees to be paid on the day of arrival. There is no charge for accompanying children or small pup tents (providing the occupants are under the age of 18).
Naturist Family-Friendly Rustic Rural Camping for Tents in Dorset - Site Rules at Studland Summer Camp
Site Rules
Studland Summer Camp is intended for everyone to enjoy. Please show due consideration to your fellow campers by following the rules below. Please note that by confirming your booking, you are agreeing to be bound by the following:
• New Arrivals: Please arrive no earlier than 2PM and no later than 8PM, except by special arrangement
• Departures: Please vacate your pitch by 12PM, except by special arrangement. You are welcome to stay onsite for the rest of the day
• Behaviour: Please remember this is a family friendly site. Conduct in our public areas must be kept decent. Exhibitionists wil be told to leave
• Noise: - No amplified music (i.e. radios, electric instruments). Acoustic guitars, etc are fine, providing they are not played too loud - Generators are not permitted, except for those used occasionally by staff for site maintenance - keep noise to a respectful minimum at night. Remember, tent walls are paper thin!
• Vehicles: All vehicles are to be parked in the designated parking area, except for when loading or unloading camping equipment or shopping
• Clothing: All adults are expected to be naturists (weather permitting)
• Fires: Strictly NO open fires/firepits on the camping field - this includes built-up barbecues for anything other than cooking
• Visitors: Any visitors or additional persons to your unit must be cleared with the management *before* they are allowed onsite, and will be subject to additional charges where relevant
• Dogs: Well-behaved dogs are welcome, but must be kept tethered/on a lead at all times while onsite
The management reserves the right to exclude from site, without refund of pitch fees, any individual(s) found to be in breach of the rules. The management also reserves the right to update/amend the site rules without prior notice.
Naturist Nudist Family-Friendly Rustic Rural Camping for Tents in Dorset at Studland Summer Camp
Local Attractions
There are lots of great things to see and do within striking distance of SSC, as well as many places to eat and drink. Some of them are listed below.
• The Fish Plaice (fish and chips)
• Harlees (fish and chips)
• Herston Fish Bar (fish and chips)
• Sea Breeze (fish and chips)
• Nihal Spice (Indian Takeaway)
• Masala (Indian Restaurant)
• The Golden Bengal (Indian Restaurant)
• The Red Lion (Pub-Restaurant)
• The White horse (Pub-Restaurant with sport on TV)
• The Royal Oak (Pub-Restaurant)
• Rainbow Kebab (Takeaway)
• Dino's (Takeaway)
Local Attractions (among others)
• Swanage Railway
• Corfe Castle
• Lulworth Cove
• Lulworth Castle
• Durdle Door
• Monkey World
• The Tank Museum
• Splashdown Water Park
...and more! Visit the Dorset Tourist website for more details
Naturist Family-Friendly Rustic Rural Camping for Tents in Dorset - How to Find Studland Summer Camp
Useful Information
We all want a holiday that is enjoyable and without incident, however there are those rare occasions when mishaps occur. We would like you to come to SSC feeling safe in the knowledge that help is not far away if required. Please see the list below:
Swanage Cottage Hospital Queens Road, Swanage BH19 2ES 01929 422 282
Doctor Swanage Health Clinic Railway Station Approach Swanage BH19 1HB 01929 422 231
Dentists Swanage Dental Practice Unit B, Tillywhim Mews Kings Road East Swanage BH19 01929 422 588
Regency Dental Practice 71 Kings Road West Swanage BH19 1HH 01929 422 515
Police Bournemouth Police Station 5 Madeira Road Bournemouth BH1 1QL 01202 222 222 Poole Police Station Wimbourne Road Poole BH15 2BP 01202 222 222
Prices
- £19 deposit per unit (2026)
- £19 per unit per extra night
- Extra adult £5