Campgrounds in Essex with fires allowed
7 bookable campgrounds in Essex
All distances are calculated "as the crow flies".
Thames View Camping
East Tilbury, Essex, England- Family-run eco-friendly site on the banks of the Thames
- A mile from East Tilbury village; 40 minutes' drive to Southend-on-Sea
- Next to a nature park and on the Thames Estuary Path
Daisy Mays Farm
Elsenham, Essex, England- Farm site with a petting zoo 15 minutes’ drive from Bishop’s Stortford
- A 30-minute drive to IWM Duxford, and 40 minutes to Colchester Zoo
- Off-grid camping with a playground and animal encounters on site
Rockinghams Farm
Colchester, Essex, England- Simple and secluded site on a working farm close to the A12
- A 20-minute drive from Colchester or Mersea Island
- Fishing lake on farm; firewood and charcoal for sale
Dairymeade Farm Glamping
Dunmow, Essex, England- Peaceful bell tent with a private field in the Essex countryside
- A 20-minute drive from London Stansted Airport; 45 minutes from London
- Scenic and off-grid setting on a farm with three lakes; 28 acres
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Readers Field Glamping
Saffron Walden, Essex, England- Well-equipped bell tents 15 minutes’ drive from Saffron Walden
- Audley End House and Gardens 20 minutes’ drive; Cambridge 40 minutes
- Firepit and kitchen kit provided; pub 15 minutes' walk across a field
Finchingfield Camping
Finchingfield, Essex, England- Eco-friendly, off-grid site on a working lavender farm
- A 25-minute drive from Audley End; an hour's drive from London
- Pitches cut into a wildflower meadow; a mile from Finchingfield's pubs
A Swift Escape
Beaumont-cum-Moze, Essex, England- Secluded luxury yurt in rural Essex, near Beaumont-cum-Moze
- A 15-minute drive from Frinton-on-Sea; 25 minutes from Colchester
- Kingsize bed, plus decking with two outdoor baths and gas barbecue
Hill Farm Camping
Braintree, Essex, England- Well-equipped Essex farm site with excellent accessible facilities
- A 25-minute drive to Audley End; Colchester Zoo 40 minutes
- Archery, frisbee golf and trailer rides on site, plus animals to meet
Debden House Campsite
Loughton, Essex, England- Spacious 50-acre Essex campsite bordered by Epping Forest
- Three golf courses within 10 minutes' drive; Lee Valley 15 minutes
- Half an hour's walk from the London Underground (Central Line)
Stuarts Wood
Stock, Essex, England- Nearly wild site in an oak woodland on a working country farm
- Five-minute drive to Stock and 10 minutes to Hanningfield’s bird hide
- Campfires allowed; 35 minutes from Southend-on-Sea beaches
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Whitehouse Farm Campsite
Chelmsford, Essex, England- Pop-up site for guests aged over 25 and families in Essex countryside
- Free kids’ zorbing on site; Tropical Wings Zoo 10 minutes’ drive
- Free live music and crafting activities for Essex Farm Family Festival
Conical Hill Campground
Elsenham, Essex, England- Pop-up site on a livestock farm near Elsenham in Essex
- Five minutes’ drive to Stansted Airport’ Daisy May’s Farm and golf
- Dog-friendly and off-grid grass pitches with showers available
Serenity Lakes
Helions Bumpstead, Essex, England- Adults-only lakeside glamping location at the back of a working farm
- A 35-minute drive to Cambridge; 25 minutes to the IWM Duxford museum
- Well-stocked fishing lake and firepits; country pub a short walk away
Ramblers Stables
West Bergholt, Essex, England- Small pop-up campsite on pony fields in peaceful Essex countryside
- A 30-minute drive to Dedham Vale and 40 minutes to the beach
- Grass pitches located on the Essex Way, close to shops and pubs
Feather Down Country Retreats (Layer Marney Tower)
Colchester, Essex, EnglandWillows Rustic Camping and Caravanning
Loughton, Essex, EnglandFoster's Meadow Glamping
Braintree, Essex, England- Luxury shepherd’s hut near Finchingfield in north Essex countryside
- Half an hour’s drive to Saffron Walden or Audley End House and Gardens
- Kitchenette, woodburner and hot tub; pubs five minutes’ drive
Forest Side Glamping
Takeley, Essex, England- Tents with cosy decor and a peaceful setting near Hatfield Forest
- Five minutes’ drive to Hatfield Forest, and 15 to Bishop’s Stortford
- Tent kitchen and showers on site; forest walks, pubs and shops nearby
City to Country Retreat
Halstead, Essex, England- Luxury bell tents on a working farm just outside Toppesfield village
- Heritage railway, vineyard and distillery within five minutes' drive
- Tennis court and bike hire on site; kitchen and barbecue for each tent
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