Campsites by the beach in Essex
17 bookable campsites in Essex
All distances are calculated "as the crow flies".
Brightlingsea Touring Park
Colchester, Essex, England- Well-maintained site in Brightlingsea, on the Essex Sunshine Coast
- Howlands Marsh 25 minutes’ drive; Colchester Castle half an hour
- Electric and water hookups and launderette; well-behaved dogs welcome
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
West Mersea Holiday Park
West Mersea, Essex, England- Family-friendly park right next to the beach in West Mersea
- A 25-minute drive to Colchester; 45 minutes to Clacton-on-Sea
- Café, shop, play area and clubhouse with entertainment on site
Waldegraves Holiday and Leisure Park
Colchester, Essex, England- Family-friendly site on Mersea Island with beach access
- Plenty of activities in the park and nearby area
- Heated swimming pool, fishing lake and restaurant on site
Mersea Island Holiday Park
Colchester, Essex, England- Dog-friendly site with beach access on the Blackwater Estuary, Essex
- Colchester half an hour’s drive; Curve Water Sports 45 minutes
- Playground and indoor pool; restaurant and bar; evening entertainment
Strangers Holiday Park
Bradfield, Essex, England- Peaceful and secure gated touring park in Bradfield village, Essex
- Colchester Castle 25 minutes’ drive; Wrabness Foreshore 10 minutes
- Dog-friendly pitches with electric hook-ups, showers and beer garden
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 village 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
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
Novoli Farm
Chelmsford, Essex, England- Rural location on the edge of a village within easy reach of London
- A 10-minute drive to Maldon; 15 minutes to RHS Garden Hyde Hall
- Wine tasting 200 metres away and a historic pub 10 minutes' walk away
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
Stuarts Wood
Stock, Essex, England- Nearly wild site in an oak woodland on a working country farm
- Five-minute drive to Stock and 10 minutes to Hanningfield’s bird hide
- Campfires allowed; 35 minutes from Southend-on-Sea beaches
Glamping at Lodge Farm
Little Clacton, Essex, England- Peaceful glamping site set on two acres of scenic farmland
- Half a mile from Thorpe-le-Soken station; Clacton 15 minutes' drive
- Furnished bell tents with double bed, cutlery and crockery provided
Great Holland Campsite
Frinton-on-Sea, Essex, England- Off-grid family campsite five minutes’ drive from Frinton-on-Sea
- Walton-on-the-Naze and Clacton-on-Sea both 15 minutes’ drive
- Grass pitches with kids’ entertainment, fire shows and pop-up bar
Peace Place Pilgrim Bivouac
Southminster, Essex, England- Wild camping on a small organic farm on Essex’s Dengie Peninsula
- Saltmarsh Coast and Bradwelll beach half an hour’s walk away
- Bike hire available on site and barbecue provided
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
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Whitehouse Farm Campsite
Chelmsford, Essex, England- Pop-up site for guests aged over 25 and families in Essex countryside
- Free kids’ zorbing on site; Tropical Wings Zoo 10 minutes’ drive
- Free live music and crafting activities for Essex Farm Family Festival
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