Campsites for backpackers in West Sussex
8 bookable campsites in West Sussex
All distances are calculated "as the crow flies".
The Barn Caravan Park
Lancing, West Sussex, England- Peaceful site seven miles from Brighton and half a mile from trains
- Lancing Beach 10 minutes' walk; Worthing 20 minutes by bus
- Picnic tables, small café/bar and play area on site
Wild Combe Camping
Midhurst, West Sussex, England- Small, dog-friendly South Downs National Park site with two reservoirs
- A five-minute drive to the South Downs Way and paddleboarding on site
- Logs available for firepits and a pub five minutes’ walk away
Ditchling Camping
Hassocks, West Sussex, England- Dog-friendly site in the peaceful South Downs National Park
- A 25-minute drive from Brighton; 15 minutes to Devil’s Dyke
- Adventure trail, swing tree and places for den making on site
Bignor Farms Camping at Bignor Roman Villa
Pulborough, West Sussex, England- Family-run site on a 2000-acre working farm in the South Downs
- On the site of Bignor Roman Villa; 25 minutes' drive from Chichester
- Located in a dark sky reserve; August sunflower maze and picking patch
Littleton Farm Campsite
Petworth, West Sussex, England- Working farm site in a valley on the South Downs Way
- In the South Downs National Park, a 20-minute drive from Chichester
- Café at the entrance to the farm; campfires allowed on site
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Beech Farm
Billingshurst, West Sussex, England- Simple but well-kept site five minutes’ drive from Billingshurst
- Just outside South Downs National Park; farm park two minutes' drive
- Rural location with easy access from main roads and motorways
Gumber Farm
Arundel, West Sussex, England- Peaceful site on a working sheep farm in the South Downs National Park
- Bignor Roman Villa 25 minutes’ drive; Bognor Regis 35 minutes
- No access by vehicles, only on foot or by bike; communal kitchen
Sparright Farm
Pulborough, West Sussex, England- Adults-only wild camping on a farm in the South Downs National Park
- Storrington five minutes’ drive; Bignor Roman Villa 15 minutes
- Peaceful woodland setting; well-behaved dogs welcome
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
Foot of the Downs
Henfield, West Sussex, England- Small glamping site on a working farm in the South Downs National Park
- A half-hour walk to Devil's Dyke; 25 minutes' drive to Brighton
- Ensuite units with private outdoor space and stunning views
Little Thakeham Farm
Storrington, West Sussex, England- Almost-wild camping on a peaceful farm site near Storrington
- A 20-minute drive to the coast and Arundel Castle; 40 to Brighton
- A mile from South Downs National Park; pub 15 minutes' walk away
Sandy Meadow Farm
Pulborough, West Sussex, England- Peaceful working farm in the South Downs National Park
- Within 10 minutes’ drive of woodlands, stately homes and vineyards
- Haven for stargazers: in a Dark Sky Reserve
Holly Farm
Billingshurst, West Sussex, England- Peaceful site in West Sussex on the edge of a small village
- In the South Downs National Park; Chichester 35 minutes' drive
- A mile from two local pubs and a village shop
Merrion Farm
Bines Green, West Sussex, England- Quiet, family-friendly site on a working dairy farm
- Half an hour's drive from Arundel Castle or Worthing beach
- Half a mile from Downs Link National Trail; fishing by arrangement
Southdown Way Caravan & Camping Park
Hassocks, West Sussex, EnglandJoanland Field
Horsham, West Sussex, England- Secluded wild camping just outside Warnham village in West Sussex
- South Downs National Park and Knepp Castle Estate a 20-minute drive
- Quiet and off-grid grass pitches within 20 minutes’ walk of a pub
Ashfolds
Horsham, West Sussex, England- Beautiful country setting close to village of Rusper
- two local pubs walking distance, and many country walks
- Horsham town a short drive away and Brighton is 25 miles
Perching Manor Farm Wild Camping
Henfield, West Sussex, England- Dog-friendly wild camping site on a South Downs working farm
- A 15-minute drive from Shoreham-by-Sea; half an hour from Brighton
- Walking and cycle paths directly accessible from the site
Nymans Farm
Henfield, West Sussex, England- Spacious grass camping field on a West Sussex farm
- Under a mile from the Downs Link path; 30 minutes' drive from Brighton
- Opposite a pub and bus stop with direct services to the south coast
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