Campsites in Essex open all year
11 bookable campsites in Essex
All distances are calculated "as the crow flies".
The Star Inn Caravan Park
Southminster, Essex, England- Peaceful adults-only site two miles from the River Blackwater
- Dengie National Nature Reserve 15 minutes’ drive; Maldon 20 minutes
- Attached to a traditional country pub that serves food and drinks
Colchester Country Park
Colchester, Essex, England- Well-maintained park within walking distance of ancient Colchester
- Easy access to London, East Anglia, Suffolk and Essex
- Three facility blocks: never queue for the toilet or shower
Barleylands
Billericay, Essex, England- Dog-friendly campsite in the grounds of a popular farm park
- Between Billericay and Basildon; easily accessible by public transport
- Restaurant, tea rooms, farm shop and kids' attractions
Thames View Camping
East Tilbury, Essex, England- Family-run eco-friendly site on the banks of the Thames
- A mile from East Tilbury village; 40 minutes' drive to Southend-on-Sea
- Next to a nature park and on the Thames Estuary Path
Colemans Cottage Fishery
Witham, Essex, England- Peaceful rural site a mile and a half from the town of Witham
- Five fishing lakes with 100+ pegs and carp up to 22lb
- Tackle shop; licensed bar-restaurant on site open on select days/times
Rockinghams Farm
Colchester, Essex, England- Simple and secluded site on a working farm close to the A12
- A 20-minute drive from Colchester or Mersea Island
- Fishing lake on farm; firewood and charcoal for sale
Novoli Farm
Chelmsford, Essex, England- Adults-only site in the Crouch Valley, within easy reach of London
- Rural site next to the St Peter’s Way, 10 minutes' drive from Maldon
- Vineyard 200 metres away and a historic pub 10 minutes' walk away
A Swift Escape
Beaumont-cum-Moze, Essex, England- Secluded luxury yurt in rural Essex, near Beaumont-cum-Moze
- A 15-minute drive from Frinton-on-Sea; 25 minutes from Colchester
- Kingsize bed, plus decking with two outdoor baths and gas barbecue
Finchingfield Camping
Finchingfield, Essex, England- Eco-friendly, off-grid site on a working lavender farm
- A 25-minute drive from Audley End; an hour's drive from London
- Pitches cut into a wildflower meadow; a mile from Finchingfield's pubs
Aldersroot
Ongar, Essex, England- Wild camping on private Essex parkland 10 minutes’ drive from Ongar
- Epping Forest District Museum and Gibberd Garden half an hour’s drive
- Adults-only off-grid pitches, communal firepit and watersports lake
Great Sampford B&B
Saffron Walden, Essex, England- Peaceful self-catering unit near Saffron Walden in rural north Essex
- A 35-minute drive to IWM Duxford, and 40 minutes to Cambridge
- Converted stable with kitchen, living space and private courtyard
Serenity Lakes
Helions Bumpstead, Essex, England- Adults-only lakeside glamping location at the back of a working farm
- A 35-minute drive to Cambridge; 25 minutes to the IWM Duxford museum
- Well-stocked fishing lake and firepits; country pub a short walk away
Pretoria Caravan Park
St Osyth, Essex, England- Caravan site minutes from Point Clear Beach on foot
- A 15-minute drive to St Osyth village and 40 to Colchester
- Across the creek from Brightlingsea Beach’s open-air swimming pool
South Park
Braintree, Essex, England- Romantic shepherd’s hut with a sculpture park in the Essex countryside
- A 10-minute drive to the Essex Way and historical houses further out
- Firewood provided and tennis court on site; walks and cycles nearby
The Merry Camper
Epping, Essex, England- A peaceful pop-up campsite with pub access, scenic walks, and direct links to London – all set in the heart of rural Essex.
The Pretty Thing
St Osyth, Essex, England- Family-friendly and peaceful park on an acre of lush green land
- Clacton-on-Sea within 15 minutes; half an hour to centre of Colchester
- Within easy reach of beer and cider festivals, and the Clacton Airshow
Foster's Meadow Glamping
Braintree, Essex, England- Luxury shepherd’s hut near Finchingfield in north Essex countryside
- Half an hour’s drive to Saffron Walden or Audley End House and Gardens
- Kitchenette, woodburner and hot tub; pubs five minutes’ drive
Scotties Farm
Colchester, Essex, England- A peacful and modern yurt located on a farm in Essex
Swallows Field Glamping Pods
Colchester, Essex, England- Adults-only glamping pods in a landscaped paddock with valley views
- A 10-minute drive from Colchester in the village of Fordham Heath
- Units have kitchenettes with ovens, double beds and private gardens
Lee Wick Farm Cottages and Camping
St Osyth, Essex, England- Dog-friendly glamping site on an Essex farm
- Next to a nature reserve and a 15-minute drive from Clacton-on-Sea
- Within walking distance of an aqua park; fishing reservoir nearby
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