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
Views of the Thames? Yes, very much so – Essex site Thamesview Camping is right on the banks of the mighty river, looking out over Coal House Fort in one direction and the Essex Wildlife Trust Thameside Nature Discovery Park. A mere hour’s journey from London (by car or public transport – the rail station is a 15-minute walk away), this is a prime spot for those seeking an easy escape from the capital, or guests hoping to mix up a city break with some rural fresh air. Waterside footpaths, cycle routes, birdwatching and fishing are all popular activities here, as is simply looking out over the water to see what you can see (there’s a colony of seals out there, and you may also spot Benny the Beluga swimming about…) As this family-run space is primarily focused on the area’s natural attractions, it’s no surprise that the team have set it up to be as eco-friendly and peaceful as possible. No loud music is allowed here, and guests are encouraged to be mindful of the environment and each other, keeping dogs under control and following the countryside mantra of ‘leave no trace’. A local wildlife guide is on hand if you want to get to know your surroundings a little better. Campfires are welcome too (or essential, some might say) and the folk on site can help out by selling you locally sourced firewood with virtually no carbon footprint. Other supplies for campfire cookery can be picked up a mile away in East Tilbury (or you could skip the cooking and head to the local pub, 10 minutes’ walk away, instead…)

Site type

Tent pitches 15
Motorhome pitches 5
Rent a tent 2
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • 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).
  • Group bookings of 2 or more units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Group bookings of 6 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Dogs are not allowed if you are staying in the accommodation units.
  • Bookings must not be for more than 15 consecutive nights.
  • No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
  • 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.
  • Minimum spacing of 10 metres between pitches.
  • This is a quiet site: no music is allowed.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
  • No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.

Languages spoken

English

Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

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Reviews

9.2

Overall rating from 109 Pitchup.com customers

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Child friendliness
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Peaceful

92% would recommend this site to a friend

90% would stay here again

What customers say

This is a peaceful, spacious, and well-maintained eco-friendly campsite with thoughtfully laid-out pitches separated by long grass, each featuring a fire pit and picnic table. Guests appreciate the natural setting, wildlife, and proximity to walks along the Thames. Facilities are generally clean, particularly the hot showers and composting toilets, though some noted occasional issues with cleanliness or availability. While most enjoyed the quiet atmosphere, a few experienced noise disruptions from other campers. The site is considered good value, with a welcoming, hands-off management approach.

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Cheryl F.

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Showers were clean, good washing up facilities and nice to have a bench and firepit at each pitch. Nice coastal walks and friendly pub 10 minutes down the road

Disliked Owner responded poorly to large group making noise till after 12.30am despite claims of otherwise. Woken up again at 6.30am by the same group the owners claimed they'd ask to leave .Nobody on site to deal with the issues, only person we saw was bombing around the site on a quad bike half heartidly checking the toilets. Toilets in principal are a good idea but if you are a male needing to sit down on them, you either have to hold your genital out the way or have it sit in the trough were the wee goes.
Complained but got the same kind of response you see on some of the reviews on Pitchup. Owner offered us a free stay, but with a site that feels like they are putting in minimum resources to gain as much as they can, why would we take them up on the offer when there is far better out there. Every bit of contact is done via text, eventually blocked the number on our return. The owners response to us saying we'd contact Pitchup up was, " if you was in a holiday resort on a beach you would not get refunded if another guest made a noise",
AVOID !!!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Nice stay. Will come back

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Fire pit and picnic bench. Peaceful. Tidy

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Nice campsite :) good rules

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Hannah D.

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked We liked the pitches and how they are separated off with long grass. We enjoyed walking along the path from campsite to marshland and view over the docs.

Recommend to friends Visit again

•Great location: Easily accessible from London and simple to find with clear…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked •Great location: Easily accessible from London and simple to find with clear directions provided well in advance.

•Helpful management: When our pitch was missing a fire pit, staff responded promptly and directed us to a spare one.

•Scenic setting: Beautiful views of both sunrise and sunset, with a lovely walking path nearby.

•Clean facilities: Toilets were checked regularly and maintained to a good standard.

Disliked • Noise from large groups: During our weekend stay, several large groups occupied multiple pitches and were noisy late at night and early in the morning, despite campsite rules. This can be hard to police but did impact the experience.

• Inconsistent showers: While there are three, the water temperature is hard to regulate—either scalding hot or freezing cold.

Recommend to friends Visit again

The staff and the laidback vibe…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked The staff and the laidback vibe

Recommend to friends Visit again

I like how the campsite is geared towards sustainability and eco-friendliness. …

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William H.

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked I like how the campsite is geared towards sustainability and eco-friendliness. Loved the location and the wildlife, wild flowers, birds and insects, real nature! Walks around the Thames, and East Tilbury which I found to be a welcoming place with good shops and good food at the nearby pub. Thanks for a lovely time and I hope to return before long.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Was a perfect weekend for us! Great location and clean!…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass and gravel touring pitch

Liked Was a perfect weekend for us! Great location and clean!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely spacious site

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Jak P.

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked The location was lovely, easy to walk to. Fantastic pub near the site and plenty of hiking spots

Disliked Could of done with a tap at the other end of the campsite but I know this is a bit difficult to do.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Brilliant eco- (and RTT) friendly site with lovely pitches.

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Jerry S.

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Loved the view from my pitch and thoroughly enjoyed my stay. A stone throw to the Thames with more views and great walks and bike rides. Lots to see if you're into nature, ships and history or just want to relax. A weekend wasn't enough, so I'll be coming back.
Well maintained and managed site with the owner even checking if everything's alright.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Good and quiet location…

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Kamil K.

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Good and quiet location

Recommend to friends Visit again

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 Watersports

Amenities 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 Wifi

Groups welcome

D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Leave the car at home Peaceful Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

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 nearby

Location

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
6.3 mi Bus Station
6.9 mi Bus Station
6.9 mi Bus Station
Rail
1.1 mi East Tilbury Rail Station
3 mi Stanford-le-Hope Rail Station
3.2 mi Tilbury Town Rail Station
Ferry
2.9 mi Tilbury Ferry Terminal
3 mi Gravesend Pier
15.4 mi Woolwich Arsenal Pier
Airport
13.7 mi London Southend Airport
16.4 mi London City Airport
19.5 mi Biggin Hill Airport

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.

Local attractions

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 Special Scientific Interest. Alternatively, give your legs a really good stretch with a walk on the 27-mile Thames Estuary Path, which runs alongside the site. Stop by at the Coalhouse Fort (15 minutes’ walk) for a touch of glamour – it’s regularly used as a film location (perhaps most famously for Batman Begins). The Thames opens out into the sea, of course – and not that far away, either. Set off for a seaside day with outings to Canvey Island (25 minutes’ drive) or Southend-on-Sea (40 minutes). Both have indoor attractions too, which is handy for less clement days – Canvey Island Transport Museum and Southend’s Sea Life Adventure are good picks for such times.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Leigh Bell Wharf 10.8 mi Estuary GoodN/APoorN/A
Southend Chalkwell 11.6 mi Estuary N/AGoodN/AGood
Southend Westcliff Bay 12.1 mi Estuary N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Southend Three Shells 13 mi Estuary N/AExcellentExcellentGood
Southend Jubilee 13.4 mi Estuary N/AGoodGoodGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

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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 22 August 2025 – Friday 22 August 2025)

    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.

Nearest sites

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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? No 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?
    Camping 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.
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  • 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.