Campsites for backpackers in Ipswich, Suffolk
4 bookable campsites within 15 miles of Ipswich
All distances are calculated "as the crow flies".
Trinity Park Camping
Ipswich, Suffolk, England- Scenic, back to basics site on the outskirts of Ipswich
- A 15-minute drive to the Suffolk coast; 20 minutes to Sutton Hoo
- A 10-minute drive from the town centre for shops; dog-friendly
The Shottisham Campsite
Woodbridge, Suffolk, England- Quiet family-friendly site on a working smallholding with a café
- Hire firepits, meet animals and buy fresh produce from the farm
- Four miles from the Suffolk coast and near several nature reserves
Brick Kiln Campsite
Woodbridge, Suffolk, England- Peaceful adults-only site with a no-music/TV rule; dogs allowed
- A 15-minute drive from Framlingham and 20 minutes from Aldeburgh
- Firepits, kitchen and undercover seating available for guests
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The Flying Horse
Ipswich, Suffolk, England- Quiet camping field with kids’ attractions behind an Ipswich pub
- Whitehouse Park five minutes’ drive; cinema and theatre 10 minutes
- Playground and indoor soft play area; café and pub serve food all day
Fellows Farm
Gosbeck, Suffolk, England- Quiet site on an organic farm with vineyard and market garden views
- Five minutes' drive from Coddenham and 15 minutes from Ipswich
- Sustainable site with solar panels and well-maintained compost toilets
Holistic Woods
Woodbridge, Suffolk, England- Peaceful wild-style camping at a Suffolk heathland site
- A 10-minute drive to Woodbridge, Rendlesham Forest and the east coast
- Dog-friendly pitches with space for up to five guests; groups welcome
Rushbanks Farm Caravan and Camping Site
Sudbury, Suffolk, England- Relaxed, friendly and simple site in the Dedham Vale
- Launch straight onto the river Stour; canoe hire on site
- Paddle directly to the pub; family-run site since the 1950s
Creeting Caravans
Ipswich, Suffolk, England- Friendly adults-only and family-run park with scenic countryside views
- A 15-min train ride from Ipswich and 35 mins' drive to Suffolk coast
- Strolls straight from the site, including Needham Market in 30 minutes
Martins Meadows
Clopton, Suffolk, England- Simple and peaceful semi-wild site 10 minutes' drive from Woodbridge
- A 15-minute drive to Sutton Hoo; half an hour to Aldeburgh or Orford
- Pitches of a third of an acre; easy access to walks and bike rides
Dedham Lodge
Colchester, Essex, England- Well-equipped caravan with private garden and barbecue
- Constable Country: five minutes' drive to Dedham, 20 to Flatford Mill
- Free-range eggs and local produce available; horses and dogs on site
Weylands Farm
Thorington Street, Suffolk, England- Peaceful site on a working family farm for a back-to-basics break
- In the protected Dedham Vale area, a 25-minute drive from Colchester
- A 10-minute drive from Dedham for rowing a boat on the River Stour
The Six Bells
Sudbury, Suffolk, England- Back-to-basics site behind a country pub three miles from Lavenham
- Canoeing, falconry and National Trust estates within a half-hour drive
- Daily changing menu of seasonal local dishes in the pub
Stone House
Stowmarket, Suffolk, England- Wild camping in a scenic Suffolk orchard and wildlife haven
- A mile from the local village and 15 minutes drive from Stowmarket
- Three acres of space and only a few pitches allowed
Woodhouse Farm
Colchester, Essex, England- Rural camping on a working cattle and arable farm in Essex
- Five minutes' drive to the edge of Dedham Vale; Colchester 10 minutes
- On the Essex Way walking route; animal visits with the farmer
