Barbecues allowed: Campsites in Colchester, Essex
10 bookable campsites within 15 miles of Colchester
All distances are calculated "as the crow flies".
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
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
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
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
Polstead Country Park
Polstead, Suffolk, England- Well-maintained, landscaped adults-only park near Polstead in Suffolk
- A 20-minute drive to Lavenham, and 25 minutes to Ipswich Waterfront
- Essentials shop on site; food pub five minutes’ walk away
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Henny Riverside Camping
Sudbury, Suffolk, England- Small, peaceful and dog-friendly site on the River Stour in Suffolk
- Lavenham 20 minutes’ drive; Jimmy’s Farm & Wildlife Park 45 minutes
- Luxury glamping pod with ensuite; watersports and bike hire available
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
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
Gosfield Lake Resort
Halstead, Essex, England- Family-run Essex site on the banks of a 68-acre lake
- Playground and picnic areas on site, plus waterside café
- Five minutes' drive from the village and pubs of Halstead
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Wild Camping at Lawrences Farm
Halstead, Essex, England- Off-grid site 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
West House Farm
Colchester, Essex, England- Pop-up riverside site on a farm, easily accessed from the A12
- A half-hour walk to central Colchester; half-hour drive to beaches
- Next to a family-friendly golf course; footpath from site to town
Ramblers Stables
West Bergholt, Essex, England- Small pop-up campsite on pony fields in peaceful Essex countryside
- A 30-minute drive to Dedham Vale and 40 minutes to the beach
- Grass pitches located on the Essex Way, close to shops and pubs
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
Acorn Cottage
Colchester, Essex, England- Sole lodge surrounded by the spectacular scenery of Constable Country
- Dry skiing at Ipswich, plus fishing and sailing at Ardleigh Reservoir
- Six minutes' drive to handsome Dedham village for pubs and tearooms
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
Scotties Farm
Colchester, Essex, England- A peacful and modern yurt located on a farm in Essex
Weylands Farm
Thorington Street, Suffolk, England- Peaceful site on a working family farm for a back-to-basics break
- In the protected Dedham Vale area, a 25-minute drive from Colchester
- A 10-minute drive from Dedham for rowing a boat on the River Stour
Essex Outdoors Mersea
West Mersea, Essex, England- Mersea Island site right on the coast two miles from West Mersea
- Five minutes' drive/bike ride to Cudmore Grove Country Park
- Activity centre on site; watersports lake next door
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
Oaklands Holiday Village
Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, England
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