Lee Valley Almost Wild Campsite

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For top breaks in rural Hertfordshire
For top breaks in rural hertfordshire
Waterside views
A splendid slice of countryside
Nearly wild site
Forest vistas
Campfires in the evening
Getting toasty
Compost toilets
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Waterside views
A splendid slice of countryside
Nearly wild site

  • Peaceful woodland site on the border between Hertfordshire and Essex
  • On the outskirts of Broxbourne; 20 minutes' drive from Hertford
  • Waterside views and great public transport links
Forget about 'getting back to nature' – when you rock up at Lee Valley Almost Wild Campsite you'll feel like you never left it in the first place. This peaceful back to basics campsite sits close to the Hertfordshire–Essex border and has gorgeous views over mature woodland and a grassy glade. Water surrounds the site on three sides too, which makes this spot promising indeed for relaxing breaks – a riverside pub, watersports centre and boat hire shop are all within comfortable walking distance. Facilities at Lee Valley Almost Wild Campsite have been stripped down to the bare necessities so you can spend as much time as possible soaking up the site's all-natural vibes (think compost toilets and no on-site showers). Brought a hammock? Here you'll be welcome to sling it between a couple of trees and bivouac under the stars. Such lightweight sleeping arrangements are particularly likely to suit those arriving here without a car. It’s extra easy to avoid spending long hours on the road at this well-connected spot, as Lee Valley Almost Wild Campsite is just over a quarter of a mile from Broxbourne station. Stick around in Broxbourne to make use of its handy range of shops, pubs and takeaways. Not that you'll have to eat out here if you don't want to – this site welcomes barbecues and campfires.

Site type

Tent pitches 20
Rent a tent 2
Open now
Opens 27 March
Please note
  • This site has no on-site shower facilities.
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Guests under the age of 12 are not allowed on site.
  • Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri 27 Mar to

This site is a member of Lee Valley Regional Park group.

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Accommodation

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2 adults
0 children
0 dogs

Reviews

9.6

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100% would recommend this site to a friend

100% would stay here again

What customers say

This back-to-nature campsite offers a peaceful, relaxing escape with spacious, private pitches and fire pits. Guests highlight the abundant wildlife, lovely woodland and canal setting, and proximity to London. Staff, particularly David, are frequently praised for being welcoming and helpful. While some guests mention a bumpy access road and noise from other campers, the site is recommended for its natural beauty and tranquil atmosphere.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews. Last updated 09/06/2026

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Arrival date (latest first)

Would 100% recommend and will definitely be back again!

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Ida C. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent pitch (riverside)

Liked Absolutely stuning pitches, great atmosphere and David was so so helpful when we arrived and throughout!

Disliked Bring some mosquito spray, although the fire definitely helped with this

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Many thanks for your review, it’s always great to hear how wonderful our staff are. We hope to see you at the site again soon.

We stayed in R1 which had…

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Arran S. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent pitch (riverside)

Liked We stayed in R1 which had loads of space and privacy. Loved the small firepits in each pitch. Loads of wildlife around, lots of nature. Excellent who want to disconnect from the world for a while. Short drive to the bird sanctuary and a pub a short walk away.

Disliked The road leading up to the campsite was a little bumpy to say the least!

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Everything was great. Large, well-maintained areas,…

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Taras S. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent pitch (riverside)

Liked Everything was great. Large, well-maintained areas, fire pits, river. Friendly staff. Close parking saved a lot of time on the set up

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your review and its wonderful news that you love your stay with us. We hope to see you again soon.

Excellent, clean, well-run site

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Martin D. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent pitch (woodland)

Liked If you don't need showers, shop etc, this site is perfect. A beautiful setting in woodland next to the canal. The guy in charge, David, is welcoming and helpful.

Disliked no dislikes

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From the manager: Thanks for the review. We’re glad you loved our back to nature site – we hope you stay with us again soon.

Great location. Lovely riverside views. Friendly staff.

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent pitch (riverside)

Liked Peaceful and relaxing location close to London. Generous sized pitches with fire pit and wooden benches for seating.

Disliked No reflection on the campsite but a group of campers on another pitch were very noisy late into the night.

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From the manager: Many thanks for you lovely review. We’re sorry to hear some other campers disturbed your stay but delighted that it wouldn’t put your off staying with us again.

All good, as usual.…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent pitch (riverside)

Liked All good, as usual.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thanks for the review, we hope you stay with us again soon.

I recently stayed at Lee Valley…

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Krzysztof K. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent pitch (riverside)

Liked I recently stayed at Lee Valley Almost Wild Camping and absolutely loved the experience. It’s a fantastic place to truly relax and disconnect – quiet, peaceful, and surrounded by nature. What makes it even more special is how close it is to London, yet once you’re there it feels like you’re a world away. Perfect spot if you’re looking for a simple, back-to-nature break without having to travel far. I’ll definitely be coming back!

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From the manager: It's great to hear you found the site relaxing and had a wonderful experience there. We hope to you again soon when we reopen for our 2026 season in April.

Excellent site and brilliant pitch!

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Harriet A. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent pitch (riverside)

Liked Loved it! Friendly reception team, lovely secluded pitch, clear information upon check in. Would recommend!

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From the manager: Thanks for the fab review and to know that you'd recommend our site - we hope to see you again soon when we reopen for our 2026 season.

Lovely location, great staff

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent pitch (riverside)

Liked Lovely location, great staff

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From the manager: It's great to hear that you loved our site and staff too. We hope to see you again soon.

Pretty and unspoiled, near London but…

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Aldara E. 2 reviews

Non-electric grass tent pitch (riverside)

Liked Pretty and unspoiled, near London but far away enough that feels in nature

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your great review and we’re glad to hear you found the site that perfect blend of nature and quiet. We hope to see you again soon

Features

Dogs allowed

Adults only

Campfires allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Tents for hire Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Adults only Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Camping 2.0

Jumbo tent pitches

Themes

Wild camping

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Small (11-25 pitches)

Accessibility

Dedicated quiet space Level site, no steep slopes Step-free or level access Uneven terrain; gravel or loose mud

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Lee Valley Almost Wild Campsite

Nazeing New Road

Broxburne

Hertfordshire

England

EN10 6TD

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

51.74346°N
0.00842°W

Nearest transport

Coach
4.8 mi Bus Station
9.3 mi Bus Station
9.5 mi Gracemead House
Rail
0.3 mi Broxbourne Rail Station
1.9 mi Rye House Rail Station
2.9 mi Cheshunt Rail Station
Ferry
15.2 mi Camden Lock Waterbus
15.8 mi London Zoo Waterbus Stop
16.3 mi East India Pier
Airport
15.4 mi London Stansted Airport
16.7 mi London City Airport
18.4 mi London Luton 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

This site has particularly advantageous access to sporting jaunts in the surrounding area. For starters, there's the fact that you're a 25-minute walk from ESSA Water Activities Centre where taster sessions, crash courses and in-depth lessons can be arranged for activities as varied as windsurfing, powerboating, rafting and sailing. If you'd rather practice your teeing instead, there's also nearby Nazeing Golf Course (10 minutes' drive). If the peace and quiet of golf has you hooked, you may well appreciate similarly serene local activities like birdwatching at RSPB Rye Meads (10 minutes) or touring the many quiet corners of the National Trust's Morven Park (20 minutes). Younger travellers who like to be a bit more boisterous, meanwhile, have plenty of hands-on rural activities on hand at Lee Valley Park Farms (10 minutes). When it's time to spend a spell in town, there are ample options in Hertford (20 minutes), where a theatre, castle and interesting museum will tide you over nicely if you're at a loose end. For a car-free day trip somewhere new, let the train drop you off in the centre of historic Cambridge (45 minutes by train or an hour by car).

Must see

Lee Valley Regional Park 4 mi

Hatfield House 8.7 mi

Willows Farm Village 12.4 mi

Knebworth House 12.6 mi

Kenwood House 13.7 mi

National Trust

Shaw's Corner 12.8 mi

Sutton House 13.7 mi

2 Willow Road 14.6 mi

Fenton House 14.8 mi

Eastbury Manor House 15.2 mi

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

WORMLEYBURY 1.4 mi

RYE MEADS (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 19/12/2001) 2.2 mi

The New River and the Lee 3.1 mi

STANSTEAD BURY 3.2 mi

AMWELL GROVE AND AMWELL POOL 3.5 mi

Local events

  • All Points East (Friday, 21 August 2026 – Friday, 21 August 2026)

    London, Greater London 14.6 mi

  • Hampton Court Palace Festival (Thursday, 11 June 2026 – Thursday, 11 June 2026)

    Hampton, Surrey 27.4 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.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Lee Valley Almost Wild Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Lee Valley Almost Wild Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Lee Valley Almost Wild Campsite? This site has particularly advantageous access to sporting jaunts in the surrounding area. For starters, there's the fact that you're a 25-minute walk from ESSA Water Activities Centre where taster sessions, crash … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Lee Valley Almost Wild Campsite?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  Anytime
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  Anytime
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Lee Valley Almost Wild Campsite? From £34 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.