2 nearly wild Camping sites & Campgrounds in Essex
2 bookable campgrounds in Essex
All distances are calculated "as the crow flies".
Gosfield Lake Resort
Halstead, Essex, England- Family-run Essex site on the banks of a 68-acre lake
- Playground and picnic areas on site, plus waterside café
- Five minutes' drive from the village and pubs of Halstead
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
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
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
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
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
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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
Bridge Field
Chelmsford, Essex, England- Spacious basic pitches just outside the Essex village of Sandon
- A 10-minute drive from Chelmsford and 15 minutes from Maldon
- Close to the A12; 10 minutes' walk to the nearest pub
West Road Camping
Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, England- Simple but secure wild-style camping just outside Clacton-on-Sea
- Beach 20 minutes' walk away; adventure farm park next door
- Dog-friendly site surrounded by a 7-foot fence for safety
Riverside Village Holiday Park
Rochford, Essex, EnglandFeather Down Country Retreats (Layer Marney Tower)
Colchester, Essex, EnglandWillows Rustic Camping and Caravanning
Loughton, Essex, EnglandWoodhouse Farm
Colchester, Essex, England- Rural camping on a working cattle and arable farm in Essex
- Five minutes' drive to the edge of Dedham Vale; Colchester 10 minutes
- On the Essex Way walking route; animal visits with the farmer
Space of Mind Camping
Maldon, Essex, England- Unique rustic riverside woodlland site.
- Peaceful and relaxing
Teybrook Orchard
Colchester, Essex, England- Glamping site on a farm in Essex, an hour on the train from London
- Luxury accommodation between an orchard and 20 acres of woodland
- Five miles to Colchester and Colchester Zoo
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