Campsites for Backpackers in London, Greater London
14 bookable campsites within 30 miles of London
All distances are calculated "as the crow flies".
Lee Valley Camping and Caravan Park
London, Greater London, England- Within easy reach of London and visitor attractions
- 18-hole pay and play golf course on site
- Provides easy access to walks and bicycle routes in the Lee Valley
Aldenham Country Park
Elstree, Hertfordshire, England- Large peaceful parkland site 12 miles from central London
- Café, playgrounds and barbecue rental
- Activities on site including nature walks and animal feeding
Lee Valley Campsite, Sewardstone
Chingford, Essex, England- Wildlife haven with easy access to London
- Close to whitewater rafting, bike and walking paths
- London travel cards available to buy
Debden House Campsite
Loughton, Essex, England- Spacious 50-acre Essex campsite bordered by Epping Forest
- Three golf courses within 10 minutes' drive; Lee Valley 15 minutes
- Half an hour's walk from the London Underground (Central Line)
Laleham Camping Club
Chertsey, Surrey, England- Superbly located Surrey campsite with easy motorway access
- Thorpe Park, Windsor Castle and Legoland Windsor within 30 mins' drive
- On the banks of the River Thames, with Thames Path access
Lee Valley Caravan Park Dobbs Weir
Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire, England- Surrounded by Hertfordshire and Essex countryside
- Half an hour by train from London
- Bike hire, countryside views, playground and shop
Ayurveda Hoddesdon
Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire, England- Pop-up wild campsite edging the River Lee Navigation in Hertfordshire
- A 15-minute walk to Rye House Kart Raceway and RSPB Rye Meads
- Pitches in private woodland; bike rides and walks direct from the site
Hammonds Glamping
Leatherhead, Surrey, England- Family-friendly glamping on a farm next to Surrey Hills; dogs welcome
- In the National Trust's Hatchlands Park, with complimentary access
- Gastropubs, restaurants and food shop within walking distance
Etherley Farm
Dorking, Surrey, England- Peaceful farm site at the south of the Surrey Hills National Landscape
- A 20-minute drive from Horsham; half an hour from the South Downs
- Farm produce for sale on site; small firepits permitted on site
Hever Camping
Edenbridge, Kent, England- Family-run farm campsite 20 minutes' walk from Hever Castle
- Chiddingstone and Penshurst Place within a 10-minute drive
- On-site carp and roach fishing available; firewood for sale
Barleylands
Billericay, Essex, England- Dog-friendly campsite in the grounds of a popular farm park
- Between Billericay and Basildon; easily accessible by public transport
- Restaurant, tea rooms, farm shop and kids' attractions
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The Black Horse
High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, England- Dog-friendly pub site in the Chilterns National Landscape
- In Great Missenden, 15 minutes’ walk from the Road Dahl Museum
- Friendly pub with a football pitch, events marquee and food menu
Kingfisher Campsite
East Grinstead, West Sussex, England- No-frills camping 10 minutes’ drive from East Grinstead in West Sussex
- Ashdown Forest 10 minutes’ drive, and Tulleys Farm 15 minutes
- Grass pitches at an outdoor centre; watersports on Weir Wood Reservoir
Sands Farm Weekend Camping
Horsham, West Sussex, England- Dog-friendly wild camping site surrounded by woodlands in West Sussex
- A 20-minute drive from Leith Hill and 35 minutes from the South Downs
- Three pubs, food shop and butcher a short walk away; barbecues allowed
Hurtwood Hideout
Dorking, Surrey, England- Rural site in the Surrey Hills, 15 minutes' drive from Dorking
- Surrounded by 4,000 acres of woodland and Hurtwood bike trails
- Restaurant/bar on site; two pubs and village a 20-minute walk away
Bluebell Barn Farm
Cobham, Kent, England- Off-grid campsite on a Kent farm five minutes’ drive from Cobham
- Diggerland Kent 15 minutes’ drive, and Ightham Mote half an hour
- Farm tours available; food truck on site serving breakfast and supper
Tanners Hatch Youth Hostel
Dorking, Surrey, EnglandJordans Youth Hostel
Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire, EnglandToad Abode
Ware, Hertfordshire, England- Wild site by the River Ash, 15 minutes' drive from Bishop's Stortford
- Forage on site for elderberries, rosehips and edible Himalayan blossom
- Within 40 minutes' drive of Audley End and Knebworth House
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