Clarefield Copse Wild Camping
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- Spacious back to basics site in the South Downs National Park
- Within half an hour's drive of Chichester and Portsmouth
- Next to woodland with fab views; half an hour's walk from local pub
Campground type
18
Group bookings of 4 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).- Single-sex bookings of 4 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
- No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Bookings must not be for more than 15 consecutive nights.
- No cars/motorcycles at the site. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
- Swimming in the lake is not allowed.
- There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Wed, May 1 to
Reviews
Voted 88% of visitors View breakdown
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I think early days for this site. It could be brilliant.
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Primitive grass and earth tent campsite
Liked: Great potential, beautiful setting, clearly lots of environmental work going on, lovely wildlife
Disliked: Further from the South Downs Way than suggested. Not very obvious what's what when you turn up. If we hadn't seen a tent in the distance we'd have been unsure we were in the right place. Chap came down and gave the loos once over as we were setting up but didn't pop over to chat or give us the lay of the land. Loos were rudimentary. I'm ok with that but of the 3 two had either a dodgy or broken lock. They were an odd setup so I ended up.leaving the door open for my morning ritual. Shower was also basic. Once again fine but the women I was with couldn't budge the gas bottle so without me it would have been cold showers all around. Please put some hooks up to hang things. A general sign explaining where the pitches are would be so useful. Maybe a couple of tonnes of scalpings and a whacker plate on that hardcore drive down into the camping field would help vehicles. I think early days for this site. It could be brilliant. So much potential for lovers of wildlife and peace and quiet. Transfers to and from South Downs Way could be lucrative and would help bring folk in especially as it's equidistant between 2 other obvious sites on the SDW and there are no other camping opportunities
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Primitive grass and earth tent campsite
Liked: Everything
Disliked: Nothing
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Booked in my campervan by mistake. Friendly owner refunded instantly, nice…
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Primitive grass and earth tent campsite
Liked: Booked in my campervan by mistake. Friendly owner refunded instantly, nice man.
Disliked: Pictures of cars on pitches is incorrect.
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Great site and glorious scenery to wake up and look out to.
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Primitive grass and earth tent campsite
Liked: Lots of space on the pitches and very peaceful setting! Lots of wildlife to see. Can understand it may get a bit soggy after heavy rain but was good for us after a short sun spell. Simple amenities which was perfect.
Disliked: None really.
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Beautiful setting, large pitches with a degree of seclusion. Fire pits and…
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Primitive grass and earth tent campsite
Liked: Beautiful setting, large pitches with a degree of seclusion. Fire pits and firewood (big bags) available for purchase.
Disliked: Not a dislike for us but some might find the facilities a bit too basic.
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Loved the beautiful site with views to South Downs, very peaceful, lots…
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Primitive grass and earth tent campsite
Liked: Loved the beautiful site with views to South Downs, very peaceful, lots of great walks. It’s basic and back to the nature, toilets could do with a little improvement, however this did not spoil our stay. Liked that owner came by in the evening to check everybody was happy, loved the wood for open fire at night. We were very lucky with the weather but i can imagine it would be difficult for some cars if middle field is water logged. We would definetely like to return.
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Was fine, decent spot to pitch up a tent. I wouldn’t say…
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Primitive grass and earth tent campsite
Liked: Was fine, decent spot to pitch up a tent. I wouldn’t say there’s loads to it but I had a nice time. They have fire pits which is a nice touch and the bloke who runs the camp called Angus comes round to check in and potentially sell you some fire wood if you don’t have any. Very simplistic place, but very enjoyable.
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Good value for money, lovely location.
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Primitive grass and earth tent campsite
Liked: Simple campsite. Big, open spaces, easy to find a pitch and have a bit of privacy. Relaxed, friendly staff who came over to sell some firewood (exactly what we needed!) and had some useful tips on places to visit/hike. Water taps around the site, not just by the toilets - great. Shower was basic but the water was lovely and warm - what more could you ask for!
Disliked: Cleanliness of toilet (only 1 out of 3) not maintained for the first day. This is mostly the camper who left it in such a state's fault, but the toilet was left like this for quite some time before it was cleaned.
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Almost wild camping that is chilled out and at least had a shower!!
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Primitive grass and earth tent campsite
Liked: Myself and my 13 year son stayed over 2 nights, the 2nd night with friends (another father and son duo). We loved it! Great views, quiet, peaceful, lots of space, just exactly what we wanted. Owls hooting at night, and beautiful birdsong at dawn. We went on a huge walk on Saturday around Rogate and saw pheasants, cattle, horses, lambs and the biggest hare ever (plus another family of 5 hare in another field. Definitely going back this summer.
Disliked: Ummmmm….that we couldn’t stay another night…?
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Open space, great views, peace and quiet
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Primitive grass and earth tent campsite
Liked: The space for kids to play, the openness to choose your favourite pitch, even on a bank holiday there was plenty of room to accommodate all campers and you still felt you were alone. The fact they send a campsite warden to check on you (Jordan) to make sure you’re settled in and to ensure you have everything you need. He was knowledgeable on surrounding areas and what activities were available to us including good walks. Showers, toilets and washing facilities were available and were excellent. A very well run campsite where you have plenty of peace and quiet, great views and your left alone.
Disliked: I didn’t dislike anything
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Features
Dogs allowed
Campfires allowed
Leisure on park
Bar or club house
Cycle hire
Evening entertainment
Fishing
Fitness centre
Indoor swimming pool
Kids' club
On-site restaurant/cafe
Outdoor swimming pool
Playground
Recreation room/arcade
TV room
Takeout
Tennis
Watersports
Amenities on park
Bath available
Car parking by site/unit
Composting toilet
Disabled facilities
Dog park
Drying room
Free wifi
Grocery store
Ice pack freezing
Internet access
Laundromat
Parent & baby washroom
Payphone
Pick-up from public transport
Portable toilet
Pub toilets
Restrooms
Shower available
Washing-up area
Wifi
Groups welcome
Family friendly
Motorcycle friendly
Single-sex groups welcome
Student groups welcome
Rules
Barbecue grills allowed
Barbecue provided
Campfires allowed
Commercial vehicles allowed
Dogs allowed
Dogs allowed all year
Themes
Forest
Hikers’ paradise
Lake and/or mountain
Peaceful
Remote location
Spectacular scenery
Wild camping
Wildlife haven
Utilities
Charging facilities
Dump station
Electric car charging point(s)
Propane/gas cylinders available
Recycling available
Renewable energy
Nearby amenities
Bar nearby
Dog walk nearby
Nearby farmers' market
Type
Farm
Small (11-25 sites)
Nearby leisure
Cycling nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Location
Clarefield Copse Wild Camping
Clarefield Copse
Nyewood
Petersfield
Hampshire
England
GU31 5Jl
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
50.99007°N
-0.84397°W
Nearest transport
Bus
Rail
Ferry
Airport
Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
Local attractions
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
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| West Wittering | 15.1 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Eastoke | 15.4 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Beachlands Central | 15.6 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Beachlands West | 15.8 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Bracklesham Bay | 15.8 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Uppark House and Garden 3.2 mi
West Dean Gardens 6.6 mi
Weald & Downland Open Air Museum 6.9 mi
Goodwood House 9.3 mi
Petworth House & Park 10.1 mi
National Trust
Uppark House and Garden 3.3 mi
Hindhead Commons and The Devil's Punch Bowl Caf� 9.8 mi
Petworth House and Park 10.1 mi
Oakhurst Cottage 13.7 mi
Hinton Ampner 13.8 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Elsted - Treyford and the Downs 1.3 mi
Elsted - Didling - Treyford - Elsted 1.4 mi
South Harting - West Harting Down - Torberry Hill 2.3 mi
Midhurst Area - Stedham - Trotton - Iping 2.5 mi
Harting - Hooksway 2.7 mi
Local events
- Goodwood Festival of Speed (Thursday, July 11, 2024 – Thursday, July 11, 2024)
Chichester, England 9.3 mi
- Arundel Festival (Saturday, August 17, 2024 – Saturday, August 17, 2024)
Arundel, England 15.7 mi
- Wickham Festival (Thursday, August 1, 2024 – Thursday, August 1, 2024)
Fareham, England 16.1 mi
- Farnborough International Airshow (Monday, July 22, 2024 – Monday, July 22, 2024)
Farnborough, England 19.7 mi
- CarFest (Friday, August 23, 2024 – Friday, August 23, 2024)
Basingstoke, England 23.9 mi
Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
Nearest campgrounds
Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.
Want to know more about camping in Hampshire?
- Does Clarefield Copse Wild Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Clarefield Copse Wild Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Clarefield Copse Wild Camping? Folk who’ve invested in a National Trust membership can surely get their money’s worth out of this area: aim for 18th-century Uppark House (10 minutes’ drive), wander around Woolbeding Gardens (10 minutes) … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Clarefield Copse Wild Camping?
RV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: Anytime – 7 p.m. Depart by: 4 p.m. If the ground is wet please park away from the field to unload and use the wheelbarrows to cart your camping gear to your pitch.
Read more - How much does it cost to stay at Clarefield Copse Wild Camping? From $35.67 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.