Campsites for backpackers in East Sussex
6 bookable campsites in East Sussex
All distances are calculated "as the crow flies".
Meadowview Park
Battle, East Sussex, England- Peaceful family-friendly site in East Sussex
- 10 mins from site of Battle of Hastings; 15 mins from Hastings town
- Five minutes from Sussex vineyards
Horam Manor Country Park
Heathfield, East Sussex, England- Peaceful family-run park on manor estate with fishing and horse riding
- Cuckoo Trail walking and cycling two minutes' drive away
- Additional toilet block with disabled room and underfloor heating
Wylands Farm
Battle, East Sussex, England- Stays at a first-rate angling centre five minutes’ drive from Battle
- A 15-minute drive to Bexhill-on-Sea; 20 minutes to Hastings
- Eight fishing lakes, tackle shop and café on site
Earth Camp
North Chailey, East Sussex, England- Eco-friendly, family-run East Sussex site on the edge of a woodland
- Massages and reiki available on site, with yoga classes every Saturday
- Compost toilets and hot showers; firepits and outdoor games provided
Oak Valley Camping
Rye, East Sussex, England- Large, family-friendly site surrounded by meadows in East Sussex
- A 15-minute drive from Hastings and Rye
- Firepit hire, picnic area and barbecue on site
Tomkins Farm
North Chailey, East Sussex, England- Dog-friendly East Sussex farm site with alpacas, sheep and camels
- A 15-minute drive from Barcombe Mills and half an hour from Brighton
- Firepits provided; several pubs within walking distance; trails nearby
Hare and Hounds Campsite
Rye, East Sussex, England- Relaxed and friendly rural site five minutes' drive from Rye
- A 15-minute drive from the beach at Camber Sands
- Walk to a pub or over the fields to Rye; bus stop for Rye nearby
The Oaks Poultry Farm
Ditchling, East Sussex, England- Family-friendly working farm site in the South Downs National Park
- A 10-minute drive from Ditchling Beacon and 25 minutes from Brighton
- On-site farm shop, tearoom and kids' farm (free entry for guests)
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Grovers Meadow
Uckfield, East Sussex, England- Simple 10-acre pop-up meadow site just off the A272 near Maresfield
- Ashdown Forest 15 minutes' drive; 20 minutes to Lewes
- Surrounded by ancient woods; private firepit for each pitch
Longleys Farm Campsite
Hailsham, East Sussex, England- Peaceful farm campsite on 180 acres, a mile from Hailsham
- Herstmonceux Castle 15 minutes’ drive; Eastbourne beach 25 minutes
- Part of a working organic dairy farm, with a mobile farm shop on site
Cobbs Hill Farm Caravan & Camping Park
Bexhill On Sea, East Sussex, EnglandColumn Wood Campsite
Robertsbridge, East Sussex, England- Wild pop-up site in the High Weald National Landscape
- Seven acres of scenic woodland half an hour's drive from Hastings
- Half an hour’s walk from Robertsbridge village shops and pub
Yamp Camp Firle
Lewes, East Sussex, England- East Sussex meadow camping with South Downs views near Lewes
- A 15-minute drive to Drusillas Park, and 25 minutes to Brighton
- Large flat pitches with an adventure trail for kids; group-friendly
Pop-up Brighton Campsite
Brighton, East Sussex, EnglandSouth Downs Youth Hostel
Lewes, East Sussex, England- Glamping in the grounds of a rural hostel five miles from Lewes
- Just off the South Downs Way; half an hour from Brighton by train
- Café on site for breakfast, supper and all-day snacks
Clapham Farm
Polegate, East Sussex, England- Dog-friendly farm site just off the South Downs Way and Vanguard Way
- Walking distance from Cuckmere Valley; 15 minutes’ drive to the coast
- A 10-minute walk away from Litlington’s brewery, pub and tearoom
St Ives Farm
Hartfield, East Sussex, EnglandGlottenham
Robertsbridge, East Sussex, England- Nearly wild pop-up site in a hay field with a woodland and wetland
- Surrounded by country walks and a 10-minute drive from Battle Abbey
- Quiet and back to basics, with village pubs 20 minutes’ walk away
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