Campsites for backpackers in East Sussex
9 bookable campsites in East Sussex
All distances are calculated "as the crow flies".
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
Peel House Farm
Polegate, East Sussex, England- Small family-run East Sussex site between Hailsham and Polegate
- Eastbourne, Drusillas Park and South Downs within 15 minutes' drive
- Access to Cuckoo Trail via footpath; walk/bike on paths to the towns
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
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
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
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
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)
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
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
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
Column 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
Cobbs Hill Farm Caravan & Camping Park
Bexhill On Sea, East Sussex, EnglandMerrylands
Hailsham, 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
Freshwinds Camping
Hastings, East Sussex, England- 'Camping as it used to be' on a 200-acre farm
- Wildlife haven with badgers, foxes, barn owls and more
- Spacious pitches surrounded by stream, woodland and fields
Brightling Park Campsite
Brightling, East Sussex, England- Spacious site next to woodland in the middle of a country estate
- A 10-minute drive from Battle and half an hour from Hastings
- Campfires, barbecues and kids welcome on the peaceful grounds
St Ives Farm
Hartfield, East Sussex, EnglandLongleys 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
High Barn Retreats
Brighton, East Sussex, England- Dog-friendly wild camping site in the South Downs National Park
- A 25-minute drive from Lewes and half an hour’s drive from Brighton
- A five-minute drive to pubs, local shops and the beach in Rottingdean
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