Campsites for backpackers in Braintree, Essex
6 bookable campsites within 15 miles of Braintree
All distances are calculated "as the crow flies".
Stocks Farm Camping
Braintree, Essex, England- Dog-friendly, off-grid camping in the peaceful village of Rayne, Essex
- The Discovery Centre five minutes’ drive; Colchester Zoo 25 minutes
- Eggs and veg sold on site; pubs within five to 10 minutes’ walk
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Wild Camping at Lawrences Farm
Halstead, Essex, England- Off-grid camping on a small family farm at Castle Hedingham in Essex
- Colne Valley Railway five minutes’ drive; Lavenham 25 minutes
- Dog-friendly with access to footpaths; pub and shop 15 minutes’ walk
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
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
Daisy Mays Farm
Elsenham, Essex, England- Farm site with a petting zoo 15 minutes’ drive from Bishop’s Stortford
- A 30-minute drive to IWM Duxford, and 40 minutes to Colchester Zoo
- Off-grid camping with a playground and animal encounters on site
Rushbanks Farm Caravan and Camping Site
Sudbury, Suffolk, England- On the banks of the River Stour in Dedham Vale
- Excellent for boaters and canoeists: canoe hire and launching stations
- Very quiet site with friendly family atmosphere
Teybrook Orchard
Colchester, Essex, England- Glamping site on a farm in Essex, an hour on the train from London
- Luxury accommodation between an orchard and 20 acres of woodland
- Five miles to Colchester and Colchester Zoo
Bridge Field
Chelmsford, Essex, England- Spacious basic pitches just outside the Essex village of Sandon
- A 10-minute drive from Chelmsford and 15 minutes from Maldon
- Close to the A12; 10 minutes' walk to the nearest pub
The Hare and Hounds
Colchester, Essex, England- Family-centric camping paddock at a country pub near Colchester, Essex
- Five minutes’ drive to Colchester Zoo; 20 minutes to West Mersea beach
- Bar and restaurant adjoining the site; shops 10 minutes’ drive
Little Ropers Woodland Camping
Sudbury, Suffolk, England- Working farm with llamas and cattle, 15 minutes from Sudbury
- Wild camping among spectacular scenery
- Five minutes' walk from a nature reserve
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
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