Thames View Camping
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- 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
Site type
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5
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Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
- The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
- This is a quiet site: no music is allowed.
- Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
- Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
- Guests must bring their own duvets, pillows, sheets and towels when staying in rental accommodation. You will not be allowed to stay if you do not bring these items.
- Group bookings of 2 or more units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Group bookings of 6 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
- Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
Languages spoken
English
Pitch types & availability
13 
Non-electric grass and gravel touring pitch
6 people maximum Ground type: Grass and gravel
Pitch size: Max 10m width × 10m depth (100m²)
Arrival daysFrom £25 plus taxes or fees £12
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- 17
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
6 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 10m width × 10m depth (100m²)
Arrival daysFrom £25 plus taxes or fees £12
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Bell tent
4 people maximum 
No dogs allowed Dimensions: 16.4ft width × 16.4ft length
Arrival daysFrom £120 plus taxes or fees £12
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Reviews
90% would recommend this site to a friend
87% would stay here again
What customers say
This eco-friendly campsite offers spacious, private pitches with fire pits and benches, set in a peaceful, natural environment by the Thames. Guests praise the hot showers, clean facilities, and convenient location with nearby walks and amenities. While some noted occasional noise from other campers and issues with composting toilet maintenance, the site is generally well-regarded for its simplicity, sustainability ethos, and excellent value. Management is responsive to issues.
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Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Pitches were spacious., toilets were clean and well managed. Beautiful nature, birds, ducks, bees there. Would have been better if there's a play ground for kids. Our kids enjoyed. Fellow campers were friendly too.
Disliked Nothing really.
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Lovely and peaceful with great walks.
Non-electric grass and gravel touring pitch
Liked Lots of space and each pitch has their own fire pit and picnic table and for compost toilets, they were very clean and well kept.
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Great location, spacious pitches; clean but smelly compost toilets
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Here’s a polished version that keeps your tone but flows a bit more smoothly:
We loved the location of this site. We stayed for two nights and made the most of the beautiful surrounding nature and nearby historic sites. There’s plenty of space between pitches, so you’re not on top of other campers, which we really appreciated.
We didn’t need any assistance during our stay, but it was reassuring to see staff around during the day, along with a contact number if needed.
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would definitely return.
Disliked The only downside for us was the compost toilets. We completely appreciate the eco-friendly approach, but we would have personally preferred flushing toilets. That said, they were clean whenever we used them, just a little on the smelly side.
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Great campsite with clean basic amenities.…
Non-electric grass and gravel touring pitch
Liked Great campsite with clean basic amenities.
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Our local campsite and proud to…
Non-electric grass and gravel touring pitch
Liked Our local campsite and proud to support it. Hidden gem so close to London. Without all the stress.
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Nice and quiet, bench and fire…
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Nice and quiet, bench and fire pit in each plot. Well maintained.
Disliked Been few times only issue iv had is one night a boat came into dock around 3 in the morning, loud and vibrating for about an hour apart from that a quiet site day and night
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I really enjoyed my stay at Thames View Camping. Will go again.
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked The site is far enough from buildings to visually look like the countryside, although the surrounding working farms and road traffic is very audible. The grass and roads on site are well maintained. I camped in February, it was very wet, and yet the grass pitch was nog soggy or muddy. A walk along the sea wall is well advised.
Disliked I did not have a problem with shower availability as there weren't many people. But I can imagine with a lot of people on site the showers might get busy. The warm water was fine, but at some point went scalding hot. The tap is outside the stall, which meant reaching around to manage the water. I wouldn't let children shower without adult supervision - that water could have injured someone.
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From the manager: Hi Stefan,
The showers are fitted with thermostatic mixing valves (TMVs) or pressure-balanced valves, prevent burns by regulating temperature or shutting down flow if water exceeds safe levels 41d. We will have them rechecked but this the first complaint we have had about too hot. We do turn them up a bit in winter due to people complaining they were luke warm. There is no water adjustment available to the users to prevent anyone turning up the heat.
Thanks for your feedback. All the best
Enjoyed the eco side of things,…
Non-electric grass and gravel touring pitch
Liked Enjoyed the eco side of things, well organised and set up. Nice peaceful spot with horses in next door field.
The pub is about a 20 min walk but is excellent. Really good food.
Disliked There was no Thames view which I was disappointed by, it would be quite a long walk from the campsite to see any water.
You have to book online as there are no staff onsite. I was a female travelling alone in Feb so the site was very quiet and isolated. Luckily another woman was staying the same night, otherwise I think I would have felt a little unsafe, as it was only other single men on site. Im sure in the summer when its busier it would feel a lot different.
When I arrived at the campsite I couldnt get through the locked gates, I was having problems using the online booking system and was hoping I could pay on arrival. I called the number but the man was very curt and unwelcoming when I was trying to explain, it wasnt a great start.
There arent pitches for the motorhomes, its a gravelled shared carpark.
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From the manager: Hi Paula,
The back gate on the campsite ls 10 meters from the sea wall flood protection.
You can access the Thames either side of that.
You cannot view the Thames from the pitch part of the campsite due to the flood defence but it is clear to see and view from the entrance gates of the campsite.
As I explained to you at the time we are on the other side of the road from the campsite and available 24hrs a day if needed.
You cannot pay on arrival to ensure we know the identity of all guests. We do not take walk ons and the site is only bookable via Pitchup or our website.
Thanks for your feedback, All the best.
Showers were hot, instructions to get…
Non-electric grass and gravel touring pitch
Liked Showers were hot, instructions to get in were clear.
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From the manager: Hi Jo,
Glad you enjoyed your stay.
All the best
Great location and open all year round.
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked This is my second visit and once again it definitely delivered. Large open space, peaceful and right on the banks of the Thames. Within easy reach of a pub, supermarket and historic coalhouse fort , which has a great little dog friendly cafe. The site has all the facilities you need and as it is open all year round will become one of my regular sites. You are also left in peace and the site is very secure. My visits here also appear on my YouTube channel and tictok as . youcanadventure2
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From the manager: Hi Peter,
Glad you enjoyed your stay.
All the best
Features
Dogs allowed
Campfires allowed
Leisure on site
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis WatersportsAmenities on site
Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Leave the car at home Peaceful Walkers' paradise Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby Shop nearbyType
Farm Small (11-25 pitches)Nearby leisure
Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearbyLocation
Thames View Camping
Princess Margaret Road
East Tilbury
Essex
England
RM18 8PL
Directions Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
51.47077°N
0.42578°E
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
AirportPlease note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
Local attractions
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leigh Bell Wharf | 10.8 mi | Estuary | Good | N/A | Poor | N/A |
| Southend Chalkwell | 11.6 mi | Estuary | N/A | Good | N/A | Good |
| Southend Westcliff Bay | 12.1 mi | Estuary | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Southend Three Shells | 13 mi | Estuary | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Good |
| Southend Jubilee | 13.4 mi | Estuary | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Rochester Castle 6.5 mi
Rochester Cathedral 6.6 mi
Dickens World 6.6 mi
The Historic Dockyard Chatham 6.9 mi
Red House (The National Trust) 12.8 mi
National Trust
Owletts 5.6 mi
Cobham Wood and Mausoleum 5.7 mi
St John's Jerusalem 9.2 mi
Rainham Hall 10.7 mi
Red House 12.8 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
SHORNE MARSHES (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 03/07/2000) 1.9 mi
CLIFFE POOLS (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 11/10/2001) 2.2 mi
GRAVESEND CEMETERY 3.8 mi
Wealdway Wander 4.7 mi
NORTHWARD HILL (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 15/01/1997) 5.3 mi
Local events
- All Points East (Friday, 21 August 2026 – Friday, 21 August 2026)
London, Greater London 20.6 mi
Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Thames View Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Thames View Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Thames View Camping? Start local by exploring the Thameside Nature Discovery Park, next to the site – footpaths and bike trails crisscross the 120-acre site with lots of wildlife to spot in this Site of … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Thames View Camping?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 9 a.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 12:30 p.m. On-site accommodation Arrive: 9 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Depart by: 12:30 p.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Thames View Camping? From £25 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.