Walkers' paradise: Campsites in South Downs
22 bookable campsites within 15 miles of South Downs
All distances are calculated "as the crow flies".
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
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, a 20-minute drive from Chichester
- Café at the entrance to the farm; campfires allowed on site
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
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
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
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
Warminghurst Camping
Pulborough, West Sussex, England- Secluded and small site with amazing views over the South Downs
- A 25-minute drive to Arundel Cathedral and Worthing beach
- A historic site with walks, shops and pubs nearby
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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
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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
The Downs Stables
Findon, West Sussex, England- Pods at a National Hunt Racing stables in the village of Findon
- A 10-minute drive to Worthing beach; half an hour to Chichester
- Direct access to South Downs National Park; short walk to village pubs
The Blue Ship
Billingshurst, West Sussex, England- Simple pitches behind a West Sussex family-run freehouse country pub
- A 15-minute drive from Horsham; half an hour to the South Downs
- Pub with homemade food and local beers and produce; beer garden
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
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
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
The Barn Caravan Park
Lancing, West Sussex, England- Peaceful site seven miles from Brighton and half a mile from trains
- Carefully maintained to avoid overcrowding
- Picnic tables, small café/bar and play area on site
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
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