Bring a gazebo: Campsites in Colchester, Essex
11 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
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
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
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
Nether Hall Farm
Ipswich, Suffolk, England- Peaceful camping with views of the river Stour in coastal Suffolk
- Alton Water Sports Centre and Suffolk Ski Centre 15 minutes’ drive
- Small, off-grid site with direct access to Harkstead river beach
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 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
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
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
The Lodge Caravan
Colchester, Essex, EnglandRamblers 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
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
Springwood Naturist Club
West Bergholt, Essex, EnglandSwallows 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
Ardleigh Caravan and Camping Park
Colchester, Essex, EnglandThe 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
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