Meonside Camping

No availability at present on Pitchup.com 9.5 141 reviews
The site at dawn
The site at dawn
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 3
Motorhome pitches 3
Open now
Opens 16 May
Please note
  • This site has no on-site shower facilities.
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • 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, 16 May to

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Reviews

9.5

Overall rating from 141 Pitchup.com customers

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Peaceful

96% would recommend this site to a friend

94% would stay here again

What customers say

A peaceful and scenic campsite in a beautiful rural location, praised for its friendly and attentive owners. Visitors highlight the ample space, option to choose pitches, and the convenience of fire pits. Facilities, including portaloos and washing areas, are generally found to be clean. The site is well-situated for walks and is a short distance from local pubs and villages. Some guests note that road noise can occasionally be an issue depending on pitch location.

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Excellent basic site

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Matt C.

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Very friendly open campsite with plenty of space and fire pits

Disliked Nothing

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Julie S.

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Perfect

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great basic campsite with friendly owner.…

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Pete C.

Non-electric grass touring pitch

Liked Great basic campsite with friendly owner.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great setting and very peaceful. Nice…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass touring pitch

Liked Great setting and very peaceful. Nice walks with great views.
Toilets clean and checked regularly.
Very friendly and informative host.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Worth a stop over for the magnificent location.

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Hari N.

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Atmospheric Location. Great views

Disliked Facilities a bit too basic but adequate .

Recommend to friends Visit again

We will visit again and recommend to friends.

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Ray D.

Non-electric grass touring pitch

Liked The owner couldn't have been more friendly, the location was superb, the ambience wonderful. Portaloos were kept clean and well stocked. Great place for walks in the Downlands. Good local pub closed by. The clientele, even a group of school leavers a credit to their generation.

Disliked Nothing really, some reviews talk of a busy road but it was not an issue.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Will definitely come back

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass touring pitch

Liked Nice quiet campsite. Very helpful staff and unlimited amount of fire wood for the campfire. Great walks around

Disliked N.a

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Clean facilities, friendly staff, fairly level ground.

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass touring pitch

Liked Picturesque area, lovely views. The site is next to the very quaint village of East Meon. It was interesting to find out about the beavers 🦫 living next door.

Disliked No dog bin, the only area off site for dogs, without walking along a road with your dog (which doesn’t have a pavement), was sectioned off.
Road next to site, however it was that busy,

Recommend to friends Visit again

Nice place would go again

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Matthew V.

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Good facilities lovely location

Disliked Road very loud

Recommend to friends Visit again

Cute and quiet

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Natalie D.

Non-electric grass touring pitch

Liked Super clean portaloo's, well kept site, cute, small and quiet.

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Pop-up campsite

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 Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Local produce 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

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 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 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

  • CarFest (Friday 22 August 2025 – Friday 22 August 2025)

    Basingstoke, Hampshire 19 mi

  • Arundel Festival (Saturday 16 August 2025 – Saturday 16 August 2025)

    Arundel, West Sussex 22.4 mi

  • Farnborough International Airshow (Monday 20 July 2026 – Monday 20 July 2026)

    Farnborough, Hampshire 22.7 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.

Want to know more about camping in Hampshire?

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