Camping sites & Campgrounds in Essex

The Hare and Hounds

• Family-centric camping paddock at a country pub near Colchester, Essex
• Five minutes’ drive to Colchester Zoo; 20 minutes to West Mersea beach
• Bar and restaurant adjoining the site; shops 10 minutes’ drive

Dedham Lodge

• Well-equipped caravan with private garden and barbecue
• Constable Country: five minutes' drive to Dedham, 20 to Flatford Mill
• Free-range eggs and local produce available; horses and dogs on site

Eastland Meadows Country Park

The Lodge Caravan

Oaklands Holiday Village

The Merry Camper

• A peaceful pop-up campsite with pub access, scenic walks, and direct links to London – all set in the heart of rural Essex.

Mill House Caravan Park

Lower Barn Farm

Fen Farm Caravan and Camping Site

• Quiet family-friendly Mersea Island site, family-run since 1923
• Wildlife haven, woodland walks, games field and two play areas
• Close to the beach and with a pub a few minutes' walk away

Forest Side Glamping

• 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

Warren Lodge Park

Orchards Holiday Park

Foster's Meadow Glamping

• 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

Shangri-La Caravan Park

Zen and Den

• Woodland Zome

Coastal Park Camping

• Secluded site at Othona Community, close to Dengie Peninsula beaches
• A 30-minute drive from Maldon; Bradwell-on-Sea 10 minutes
• Woodlands to roam and direct access to the beach for birdwatching

Ardleigh Caravan and Camping Park

Wickham Fruit Farm

Scotties Farm

• A peacful and modern yurt located on a farm in Essex