Cycling nearby: Camping sites & Campgrounds in Essex
8 bookable campgrounds in Essex
All distances are calculated "as the crow flies".
Brightlingsea Touring Park
Colchester, Essex, England- Well-maintained site in Brightlingsea, on the Essex Sunshine Coast
- Howlands Marsh 25 minutes’ drive; Colchester Castle half an hour
- Electric and water hookups and launderette; well-behaved dogs welcome
Colchester Country Park
Colchester, Essex, England- Well-maintained park within walking distance of ancient Colchester
- Easy access to London, East Anglia, Suffolk and Essex
- Three facility blocks: never queue for the toilet or shower
Lee Valley Campsite, Sewardstone
Chingford, Essex, England- Wildlife haven with easy access to London
- Close to whitewater rafting, bike and walking paths
- London travel cards available to buy
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
Waldegraves Holiday and Leisure Park
Colchester, Essex, England- Family-friendly site on Mersea Island with beach access
- Plenty of activities in the park and nearby area
- Heated swimming pool, fishing lake and restaurant on site
Glamping at Lodge Farm
Little Clacton, Essex, England- Peaceful glamping site set on two acres of scenic farmland
- Half a mile from Thorpe-le-Soken station; Clacton 15 minutes' drive
- Furnished bell tents with double bed, cutlery and crockery provided
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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
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)
Peace Place Pilgrim Bivouac
Southminster, Essex, England- Wild camping on a small organic farm on Essex’s Dengie Peninsula
- Saltmarsh Coast and Bradwelll beach half an hour’s walk away
- Bike hire available on site and barbecue provided
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
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Wild Camping at Lawrences Farm
Halstead, Essex, England- Off-grid site on a small family farm at Castle Hedingham in Essex
- Colne Valley Railway five minutes’ drive; Lavenham 25 minutes
- Dog-friendly with access to footpaths; pub and shop 15 minutes’ walk
Zen and Den
Thorpe Le Soken, Essex, England- Woodland Zome
Swallows Field Glamping Pods
Colchester, Essex, England- Adults-only glamping pods in a landscaped paddock with valley views
- A 10-minute drive from Colchester in the village of Fordham Heath
- Units have kitchenettes with ovens, double beds and private gardens
Essex Outdoors Mersea
West Mersea, Essex, England- Mersea Island site right on the coast two miles from West Mersea
- Five minutes' drive/bike ride to Cudmore Grove Country Park
- Activity centre on site; watersports lake next door
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
Osea Leisure Park
Maldon, Essex, England- Award-winning nature site family run since 1933
- Less than ten miles from Colchester Zoo
- Restaurant and bar with play area and large screen TV
Space of Mind Camping
Maldon, Essex, England- Unique rustic riverside woodlland site.
- Peaceful and relaxing
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