Meonside Camping

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The site at dawn
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So much space
Meonside campsite
Great views
Spacious pitching field
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So much space
Meonside campsite
Great views

  • Spacious and peaceful working farm site on the banks of the river Meon
  • A 15-minute walk to the South Downs Way
  • Toilets, communal area, washing-up area and firepit
Green hills, a gently sloping valley, a chalk-bed river and some friendly local cows – if you fancy waking up to views like these on your next trip, make tracks for Meonside Camping, a Hampshire site 10 minutes' drive from Petersfield. This site is particularly well set up for walkers and cyclists: it's right next to the East Hampshire Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty cycle route and an easy 15-minute stroll from the popular South Downs Way. More scenic surrounds are on hand in and around the South Downs National Park: head 20 minutes down the road by car for picnics at Queen Elizabeth Country Park or spectacular views at Beacon Hill Nature Reserve. Meonside Camping is a working farm, so there's plenty of animal and plant life on display here throughout the year. Guests at this back-to-basics site have access to well-kept facilities including toilets, a firepit, drinking water, communal seating and a washing-up area. The folk in charge of this place like to keep things on the quiet side, so guest numbers are kept low to ensure plenty of space and peace and quiet for all. If you fancy cooking over coals, set up a barbecue and get sizzling (barbecue meat packs can be ordered ahead and delivered on the night – use the special requests box to find out more and order). Meanwhile, those who feel like leaving the meal prep to someone else can head off to East Meon, a 15-minute stroll away, for great pub grub at one of two local boozers.

Site type

Tent pitches 50
Touring caravan pitches 50
Motorhome pitches 50
Open now
Opens 8 May
Please note
  • This site has no on-site shower facilities.

Admission

  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Occupancy

  • Group bookings of 8 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri 8 May to

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Reviews

9.3

Overall rating from 126 Pitchup.com customers

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Facilities / Activities
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Peaceful

97% would recommend this site to a friend

94% would stay here again

What customers say

This is a back-to-basics campsite in a beautiful rural location, with spacious pitches and a relaxed atmosphere. Visitors appreciate the friendly owners, proximity to walks and local pubs, and the option to have campfires. Facilities are described as clean and adequate, primarily consisting of portaloos and cold water sinks. While some mention road noise, most find the site peaceful. It's considered excellent value for a no-fuss getaway.

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Excellent stay

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Ms B. 8 reviews

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Very quiet, spacious and lovely views.
Easy to find and signposted so you can’t miss the field

Disliked The only thing that bothered me was that people were allowed to have fire pits and I was concerned due the heatwave and kindle on the ground at the moment

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Simple. Flexible and well priced…

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Tom I. 2 reviews

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Simple. Flexible and well priced

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Rhiannan M. 1 review

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Tina 3 reviews

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Back to basic site clean with basic facilities

Disliked Near to road
We were unfortunately kept awake until 0330 by some selfish neighbours the owner did try and rectify in the morning but running on 2 hours sleep we left and unfortunately would not return

Recommend to friends Visit again

Friendly, relaxed, camping. Great location

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Large clean open space. No set pitches. Relaxed vibe. Good pub in East Meon village a short walk from the campsite. Good location for access to South Downs Way. Fire pits provided (though to dry to risk last weekend). Friendly. Easy booking. Inexpensive compared to others.

Disliked Nothing really. You have to be aware that this is a pop-up campsite, so toilet and washing up facilities are not basic but adequate and there are no showers (as advertised). So long as you arrive with the right expectations, you will have a lovely stay.

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Great value

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Paul R. 8 reviews

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Such a quiet site. Toilets (porta loos) where clean.
Spacious field
Loved the camp fires in the evening

Disliked Nothing

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I loved it, wished I stayed…

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Irene C. 3 reviews

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked I loved it, wished I stayed the side by the river as the road noise was a bit much
But camp site was great open space and everyone looked like they where enjoying there selves

Recommend to friends Visit again

Really appreciated the visit from the owner to check we had everything

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 Lisa D. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked What a beautiful site. Great value for money. Spacious pitches, really clean portaloos and stunning views of the South Downs

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great wild camp style site, flatish and spacious.

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Chris C. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked It's the summer holidays it was relatively busy but still plenty of space. There are fire pits dotted around so no need to burn a fresh bit of grass.
Portaloos were clean. There were sinks for washing.
The site is nearly flat. Might need ramps if you like your camper van dead level.

Also it has good connections. Only a few miles off the A3.

Disliked After a couple of days we would need a toilet disposal facility. Did not spot one.

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Beautiful place and not far from home.
Loved it. Will definitely be going back

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Portable toilet

Pop-up campsite

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

Budget/backpacker Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery 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 Large (51-200 pitches) Pop-up campsite

Nearby leisure

Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby

Location

Meonside Camping

Lower Farm

East Meon

Petersfield

Hampshire

England

GU32 1EZ

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

50.98527°N
1.02481°W

Route directions

When following a satnav, please be aware that the postcode does not take you directly to the site. Look out for the big green sign for 'Meonside Camping' at the field entrance. (Please don't take the turning for South Farm – head further along the road towards the village of East Meon, and the site will be on your right-hand side.)

Nearest transport

Coach
4.1 mi Dragon Street
4.1 mi Dragon Street
5.1 mi Precinct
Rail
3.9 mi Petersfield Rail Station
7 mi Liss Rail Station
7.1 mi Rowlands Castle Rail Station
Ferry
12.3 mi Portsmouth Continental Ferry Terminal
13 mi Eastney Ferry Landing
13.1 mi Hayling Island Ferry Landing
Airport
14.8 mi Southampton 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

The farmers here are mindful about their impact on the local area and do all that they can to keep the valley as natural as possible. Guests who want to learn more about caring for the land should make tracks to the local sustainability centre (30 minutes' walk) and try their hand at bushcraft or permaculture. Still want more? Further agricultural techniques are on show at Butser Ancient Farm (10 minutes' drive) and Weald & Downland Living Museum (35 minutes). All the walking, cycling and foraging you're bound to get up to hereabouts being thirsty work, you may find yourself hankering for a restorative glass of vino. Head to Hambledon Vineyard (10 minutes) if you're curious about trying a glass of top-notch sparkling English wine. Beer-drinking guests, meanwhile, may well want to check out the cask-conditioned real ales made at Langham Brewery (30 minutes). For a really wild day out, head to Marwell Zoo (30 minutes), or try Birdworld (30 minutes) for some avian adventure. Eagle-eyed visitors researching the area may also have spotted that this site is within easy reach of West Sussex Falconry (25 minutes).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Eastney 13.9 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Beachlands West 14 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Beachlands Central 14 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Eastoke 14.4 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Southsea East 14.5 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Uppark House and Garden 6.4 mi

Mid-Hants Railway 'Watercress Line' 9.3 mi

Jane Austen's House 10.4 mi

Portchester Castle 10.9 mi

INTECH Science Centre & Planetarium 11.6 mi

National Trust

Uppark House and Garden 6.2 mi

Hinton Ampner 6.8 mi

Winchester City Mill 13.4 mi

Hindhead Commons and The Devil's Punch Bowl Caf� 15.5 mi

Petworth House and Park 18 mi

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

East Meon - South Downs Way - Butser Hill 0.8 mi

East Meon 0.8 mi

East Meon - Ramsdean - Langrish - East Meon 0.9 mi

Butser Hill Trail 2.6 mi

Stroud - Langrish - Weston - Stroud 2.8 mi

Local events

  • Southampton Boat Show (Friday, 18 September 2026 – Friday, 18 September 2026)

    Southampton, Hampshire 17.7 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 Meonside Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Meonside Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Meonside Camping? The farmers here are mindful about their impact on the local area and do all that they can to keep the valley as natural as possible. Guests who want to learn more … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Meonside Camping?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  12 p.m.
    Read more
  • How much does it cost to stay at Meonside Camping? From £20 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.