Campsites in South Downs with fires allowed
9 bookable campsites within 15 miles of South Downs
All distances are calculated "as the crow flies".
Cokes Farm
Pulborough, West Sussex, England- Simple, peaceful grass pitches at a family farm in the South Downs
- Just over half a mile from the South Downs Way by bridleway
- Farm shop and firepit for barbecue cooking; 10 mins' drive to Arundel
Bluebell Shepherd's Hut
Billingshurst, West Sussex, England- Family-friendly site in private woodland in South Downs National Park
- Chichester 35 minutes’ drive; West Wittering beach 50 minutes
- Firepit and outdoor shower; well-equipped kitchenette; stargazing
Cattlestone Farm
Billingshurst, West Sussex, England- Secluded wild meadow camping on a working farm in rural West Sussex
- A 20-minute drive from the South Downs National Park and Petworth
- Highland cattle and wildlife on site; pub five minutes’ drive away
Newhouse Farm Wild Camping
Chichester, West Sussex, England- Quiet West Sussex site near the village of East Dean
- Goodwood Estate events 15 minutes’ drive; Chichester 25 minutes
- In the South Downs National Park, with access to South Downs Way
Pepperscombe Farm
Steyning, West Sussex, England- Glamping site with spectacular South Downs National Park views
- Shoreham-by-Sea beach 15 minutes’ drive; Knepp Castle 20 minutes
- Steyning's shops, pubs and restaurants 15 minutes’ walk away
Glamping Holiday
Alfold, Surrey, England- Luxury glamping in the Surrey countryside for couples and families
- Winkworth Arboretum and Fishers Farm Park within 15 minutes' drive
- Breakfast pack, welcome goodies and log basket provided
Pondfield Farm
Horsham, West Sussex, England- Simple but well-equipped woodland cabin overlooking a pond
- Wakehurst and Huxley's Birds of Prey Centre within half-hour drive
- Barbecue, firepit, woodburning stove and kitchen provided
Adsdean Avenue Camping
Chichester, West Sussex, England- Off-grid woodland camping on the edge of Funtington in West Sussex
- South Downs National Park five minutes’ drive; Chichester 15 minutes
- Peaceful pop-up site with spacious pitches; pub five minutes’ drive
Creative Camping
Sidlesham, West Sussex, England- Friendly West Sussex campsite with handy indoor space
- A 10-minute drive from Selsey and Chichester
- Indoor 'beach' area with sandpit, books and games
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
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
Woodfire at Westerlands
Petworth, West Sussex, England- Family-friendly site in the South Downs National Park
- Direct access to the South Downs Way
- Daily woodfired breakfast and evening meals provided to guests
Splash Farm
Arundel, West Sussex, England- Cosy shepherd’s huts at a family-run dairy farm on the South Downs Way
- WWT Arundel 10 minutes’ drive; Goodwood House half an hour
- Dog-friendly site with calf feeding; five minutes’ walk to the pub
Orchard Cottage Campsite
Petworth, West Sussex, England- Family-friendly country site in South Downs National Park
- Less than 10 minutes’ drive from Goodwood Estate festivals and events
- Top spot for stargazing in Dark Sky Reserve
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Peacocks Farm Campsite
Thakeham, West Sussex, England- Almost-wild camping in a West Sussex private nature reserve
- A 25-minute drive from the coast and close to South Downs walks
- Dog-friendly site with fruit to pick and barbecues permitted
Sussex Meadow Shepherd's Huts
Petworth, West Sussex, England- Cosy solar-powered shepherd's huts on a West Sussex working farm
- In the South Downs National Park, 35 minutes' drive from Goodwood
- Ensuite bathroom, fully equipped kitchen and firepit provided
Sussex Topiary Campsite
Horsham, West Sussex, England- Peaceful, well-maintained site in West Sussex countryside near Horsham
- A 10-minute drive to golf and fishing; 40 minutes to the beach
- Pub and shop within walking distance; close to hikes on the Downs Link
The Slips
Henfield, West Sussex, England- Peaceful, dog-friendly pop-up site three miles from the South Downs
- A 10-minute walk to South Downs Link; 40 minutes’ drive to Brighton
- Barbecues and firepits permitted; short walk to shops, pubs and cafés
Lagnersh Camping
Chichester, West Sussex, England- Peaceful country site 10 minutes' drive from Goodwood Motor Circuit
- Around 10 minutes' drive from beaches at Pagham and Bognor Regis
- Firepit area on site and five minutes' drive from a farm shop
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
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