Nearly wild campsites in Dedham, Essex
4 bookable campsites within 15 miles of Dedham
All distances are calculated "as the crow flies".
Rushbanks Farm Caravan and Camping Site
Sudbury, Suffolk, England- Relaxed, friendly and simple site in the Dedham Vale
- Launch straight onto the river Stour; canoe hire on site
- Paddle directly to the pub; family-run site since the 1950s
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
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The Flying Horse
Ipswich, Suffolk, England- Quiet camping field with kids’ attractions behind an Ipswich pub
- Whitehouse Park five minutes’ drive; cinema and theatre 10 minutes
- Playground and indoor soft play area; café and pub serve food all day
The Tedding
Sudbury, Suffolk, England- Peaceful four-acre field just outside the village of Long Melford
- A 10-minute drive to Lavenham; 50 minutes to Cambridge
- In the grounds of historic Kentwell Hall, with shop on site
Trinity Park Camping
Ipswich, Suffolk, England- Scenic, back to basics site on the outskirts of Ipswich
- A 15-minute drive to the Suffolk coast; 20 minutes to Sutton Hoo
- A 10-minute drive from the town centre for shops; dog-friendly
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
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
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
Wallow Barn Wild Camping
Ipswich, Suffolk, England- Tranquil, wild camping meadow in rural Suffolk with beautiful views
- Well located for the cute villages of Lavenham, Kersey, and Hadleigh
- Spacious grass pitches surrounded by wildlife, close to pubs and shops
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
Harbour Lodge
St Osyth, Essex, England- Adults-only waterside site on the edge of a peaceful Essex village
- A mile and a half from the coast; 25 minutes' drive from Colchester
- Direct access to a lake; 10 minutes' walk from pubs and takeaways
Feather Down Country Retreats (Layer Marney Tower)
Colchester, Essex, EnglandThe Six Bells
Sudbury, Suffolk, England- Back-to-basics site behind a country pub three miles from Lavenham
- Canoeing, falconry and National Trust estates within a half-hour drive
- Daily changing menu of seasonal local dishes in the pub
Grundisburgh Wild Camping
Culpho, Suffolk, England- Wild camping at a secluded Suffolk grassland site
- A 10-minute drive from Ipswich and Woodbridge; 15 from Sutton Hoo
- Dog-friendly site five minutes' drive from village shop and pub
The Cross Keys
Ipswich, Suffolk, England- Large meadow attached to a pub a 15-minute walk from Henley, Suffolk
- Ipswich 10 minutes’ drive; Felixstowe half an hour
- Food made with locally sourced ingredients; live music and classes
West Road Camping
Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, England- Simple but secure wild-style camping just outside Clacton-on-Sea
- Beach 20 minutes' walk away; adventure farm park next door
- Dog-friendly site surrounded by a 7-foot fence for safety
Creeting Caravans
Ipswich, Suffolk, England- Friendly adults-only and family-run park with scenic countryside views
- A 15-min train ride from Ipswich and 35 mins' drive to Suffolk coast
- Strolls straight from the site, including Needham Market in 30 minutes
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