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.- 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.
- 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.
- This is a quiet site: no music is allowed.
- Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
Languages spoken
English
Pitch types & availability
Non-electric grass and gravel touring pitch
6 people maximum 
9.2/10
45 reviews 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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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
88% would recommend this site to a friend
85% would stay here again
What customers say
This eco-friendly campsite offers spacious, well-separated pitches, each with a fire pit and picnic bench, set within a natural, peaceful environment. Guests appreciated the proximity to walks along the Thames, wildlife, and nearby amenities. Facilities, including composting toilets and showers, were generally found to be clean and well-maintained, with some noting the eco-conscious approach. Occasional concerns were raised regarding noise from other campers and inconsistent shower temperatures. Despite minor issues, many visitors expressed a desire to return.
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100% recommed this place
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Location is great for a day away from London. I love the fact of being able to do the fire, everyone respectful and very quiet. You have a nice walking path. I thought I could be able to swim but there is not facilities for it. The showers are hot and nice.
Disliked Even if it is a dry toilet I will suggest the possibility to change the bag at least two times per day,otherwise you can see and smell the sheet of everyone in the camping 😅 would be nice to have access to water,even if it cold to wash your hands after using the toilet.
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From the manager: AFTER HAVING THE TOILETS VANDALISED TWICE IN TWO DAYS. The toilets were changed more than twice a day over the bank holiday weekend. Unfortunately this weekend attracts campers that did not have our usual calibre of respect for other guests.
Because of rats definitely I’m not coming back.
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Fireplace was nice.
Disliked I’m very surprised why people rate this pitch up so high.
What actually put me off and nobody ever mentioned there were RATS on a site!!! Rats were by showers and sink. I still cannot believe rats jump to the area where the dishes are washed, so unhygienic place. I did not take any pictures as obviously I was not carrying my phone on me at all the time.
I was not aware of horses being that close to the pitch up, therefore smell was not too nice for me.
Toilets were acceptable, cleaned on a daily basis.
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Don't want come back definitely. Pitches designed ridiculously.
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Not much, maybe an idea to be eco campsite
Disliked Awful customer service. Man who's worked there was very unpleasant and intimidated people on campsite trying to blame everyone for some things happened before we actually arrived. Absolutely ridiculous behaviour. It's not the right way you should contact and speak to people on site.
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From the manager: AFTER HAVING THE TOILETS VANDALISED TWICE IN TWO DAYS.
We decided to speak to every pitch to let them know that if we do find out who caused such a mess we would have to ask them to leave. You was not the only one spoke to. The majority of the site was glad we did.
Pretty standard! Basics covered, good amount of space.
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Good size of pitch! Managed a lot of kit with plenty of room left over! Fire pit was nice but the location within the pitch differed per pitch. Surrounding fields are nice too
Disliked Name of the site is misleading, more of a field view than the Thames. Eco friendly composting toilets could use some more regular cleaning/emptying (they are cleaned once a day but could maybe do with a deep clean) as well as the shower cubicles. One sink for washing up which caused some queues in the morning
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From the manager: AFTER HAVING THE TOILETS VANDALISED TWICE IN TWO DAYS. The toilets were changed more than twice a day over the bank holiday weekend. Unfortunately this weekend attracts campers that did not have our usual calibre of respect for other guests.
Wouldn’t go back.
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Camping is always fun. Horses nearby were very friendly. Wood logs to purchase onsite was useful.
Disliked Very populated site. The toilets were the worst I’ve ever experienced - composting loos emptied once a day - with so many guests it was a horrid experience going to the loo and by early evening the smell was putrid enough to stink by our tents.
Passcode padlocks were temperamental.
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From the manager: AFTER HAVING THE TOILETS VANDALISED TWICE IN TWO DAYS. The toilets were changed more than twice a day over the bank holiday weekend. Unfortunately this weekend attracts campers that did not have our usual calibre of respect for other guests.
Nothing…
Non-electric grass and gravel touring pitch
Liked Nothing
Disliked I have never been to a campsite so ugly, unpleasant, with pylons as the view and a derelict car junk yard to welcome us in. It was so ugly, unclean and unwelcoming I had to leave without staying. Dont stay here. Please dont let the website fool you
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Quiet Site Nice to have a table…
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Quiet Site
Nice to have a table and chair / fire pit on each site
Safe for children
Secure entry / exit
Disliked Cold Shower and cold wash up water
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A peaceful site, with an Environment…
Non-electric grass and gravel touring pitch
Liked A peaceful site, with an Environment friendly ethos. Compost toilets spread out across the site, washing up facility and showers.
Easy to book and self check in.
Disliked Not a negative comment but we didn’t realise we wouldn’t be allocated a pitch. It was a turn up and find a pitch scenario and as we arrived later afternoon therefore we couldn’t easily find an available pitch but regardless we found somewhere on the end and was quite happy.
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Czyste, spokojne miejsce…
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Czyste, spokojne miejsce
Disliked Brak drzew na polu, przy bardzo słonecznych dniach warto zabrać ze sobą parasole przeciwsłoneczne
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Lovely site - could use a bit more presence from someone popping round
Non-electric grass and gravel touring pitch
Liked Nice mown circular pitches with allows each person their own space, separated by longer grass. Good security too with locks on the gates so no passersby wandering through. Hot water for washing up.
Disliked Compositing toilets ran out of toilet roll and didn't feel well looked after. Didn't see anyone visit them all day Saturday despite the site being packed.
Lots of people allowing kids to scream and run about well into the night. 11.30pm it finally got quiet (curfew for noise here is 11pm but most campsites suggest 10pm, so i think the later curfew encourages the noise running late into the evening).
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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
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.