Campsites for backpackers in London, Greater London
5 bookable campsites within 30 miles of London
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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
Abbey Wood Experience Freedom Glamping
London, Greater London, England- In secluded wooded grounds on the eastern outskirts of London
- Surrounded by parks and reserves, with easy access to central London
- Family-friendly and dog-friendly; supermarket 10 minutes' walk away
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Henfold Lakes
Dorking, Surrey, England- Peaceful pitches in the Surrey Hills, 10 minutes' drive from Dorking
- Box Hill, Leith Hill and Denbies Wine Estate within 20 minutes' drive
- Lake on site for fishing and waterside walks; dogs and kids welcome
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
- Café on site for breakfast and lunch; two pubs a 20-minute walk away
Hook Farm
Haywards Heath, West Sussex, England- Quiet site in the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
- In the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
- On 20 acres of grassland dotted with woodland copses
Stoke Poges Campsite
Stoke Poges, Buckinghamshire, England- Dog-friendly Buckinghamshire village site with simple facilities
- Five minutes' drive to a country park or a station for London trains
- Doggie daycare on site; pub and food shop within walking distance
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
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 such as chicken, burgers and sausages for sale on site
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River Field
Edenbridge, Kent, England- Pop-up family site bordering the River Eden at Chiddingstone in Kent
- Hever Castle and National Trust - Chartwell both 10 minutes’ drive
- Off-grid pitches within five minutes’ walk of a pub, shop and tearoom
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
The Meadow at Waples Mill
Dunmow, Essex, England- Spacious grass pitches in the green Essex countryside
- A 15-minute drive to Chelmsford; 40 minutes to Audley End
- Tractor rides on site; firepits provided for campfires
New Green End Farm
Dunstable, Bedfordshire, England- Quiet grass pitches on a working farm in the Chiltern Hills
- A five-minute drive to Whipsnade Zoo; walk out to Dunstable Downs
- Alpacas and sheep on site; pubs within easy walking distance
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
- Two pubs, food shop and butcher a short walk away; barbecues allowed
Stuarts Wood Camping
Stock, Essex, England- Nearly wild site in an oak woodland on a working country farm
- Five-minute drive to Stock and 10 minutes to Hanningfield’s bird hide
- Campfires allowed; family-friendly location with fairy-themed trail
The Old Quarry at Colesdale Farm
Cuffley, Hertfordshire, England- Peaceful site on a farm just 20 minutes by train from central London
- White-water rafting, go-karts and a zoo within a 20-minute drive
- Pre-erected bell tents; tennis and golf within five minutes' walk
Swanworth Farm
Dorking, Surrey, England- Simple but scenic Surrey riverside field in the Mole Gap
- Located in the North Downs three miles north of Dorking
- Surrounded by organic sheep and cattle pastures
The Merry Camper
Epping, Essex, England- A peaceful pop-up campsite with pub access, scenic walks, and direct links to London – all set in the heart of rural Essex.
Tanners Hatch Youth Hostel
Dorking, Surrey, EnglandJordans Youth Hostel
Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire, EnglandWater Wood
Sevenoaks, Kent, England- Back to basics dog-friendly wildlife haven in the Knatts Valley
- A 20-minute drive from Chartwell; just over an hour from London
- Public footpaths nearby; pubs and food shop within walking distance
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