Nearly wild campsites in South Downs
10 bookable campsites within 15 miles of South Downs
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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
Littleton Farm Campsite
Petworth, West Sussex, England- Working farm site in a valley on the South Downs Way
- In the South Downs National Park; Goodwood events 15 minutes' drive
- 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
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
Peacocks Farm Campsite
Thakeham, West Sussex, England- Almost-wild camping in a West Sussex private nature reserve
- A 20-minute drive from the coast and close to South Downs walks
- Dog-friendly site with fruit to pick and barbecues permitted
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Wild Meadow Glamping Retreat
Horsham, West Sussex, England- Furnished bell tents at a Sussex farm just outside Rudgwick
- Fishers Farm Park 10 minutes' drive; close to walks in the South Downs
- Farm animals to meet on site; pub and indie brewery a short walk away
Warren Valley Farm
Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex, England- Scenic family-friendly paddock pitches alongside the South Downs Way
- An hour's walk from Devil’s Dyke; 30 minutes' drive from Brighton
- Café a few minutes' walk away and a wellness centre next door
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
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
Pear Tree Farm
Henfield, West Sussex, England- Peaceful, spacious family-run farm site 10 minutes from Henfield
- 10 minutes' drive from the South Downs National Park; 20 from Brighton
- Pick up fresh free-range eggs from the farm's hens
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
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
Clarefield Copse Wild Camping
Petersfield, Hampshire, England- Spacious back to basics site in the South Downs National Park
- Within half an hour's drive of Chichester and Portsmouth
- Next to woodland with fab views; half an hour's walk from local pub
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
Houghton Farm
Houghton, West Sussex, England- Simple rural campsite in a grassy West Sussex meadow
- A 15-minute walk from Amberley station; Arundel a 10-minute drive
- Direct access to the South Downs Way; river Arun a few minutes' walk
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
The Swipes Camping
Washington, West Sussex, England- Wild and pet-friendly site in the South Downs with meadow views
- On the South Downs Way and less than 10 minutes’ drive to Storrington
- Barbecues and campfires permitted; deli meals organised for delivery
Chanctonbury View Wild Camping at Gallops Farm
Worthing, West Sussex, England- Peaceful family-oriented campsite on a farm with South Downs views
- A 15-minute drive to Worthing; 10 minutes’ walk to the South Downs Way
- No-frills pitches with outdoor showers; fires allowed in firepits
Knepp Wildland Safaris and Camping
Horsham, West Sussex, England- Knepp – one of the largest re-wilding projects in lowland Europe
- Stay in one of our beautiful shepherd’s huts or luxurious tents
- Or simply pitch your own in our exclusive Wildland campsite
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