Campgrounds for backpackers in London, England
8 bookable campgrounds within 48.3 kilometres of London
All distances are calculated "as the crow flies".
Lee Valley Camping and Caravan Park
London, Greater London, England- Within easy reach of London and visitor attractions
- 18-hole pay and play golf course on site
- Provides easy access to walks and bicycle routes in the Lee Valley
Aldenham Country Park
Elstree, Hertfordshire, England- Large peaceful parkland site 12 miles from central London
- Café, playgrounds and barbecue rental
- Activities on site including nature walks and animal feeding
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
Laleham Camping Club
Chertsey, Surrey, England- Superbly located Surrey campsite with easy motorway access
- Thorpe Park, Windsor Castle and Legoland Windsor within 30 mins' drive
- On the banks of the River Thames, with Thames Path access
Lee Valley Caravan Park Dobbs Weir
Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire, England- Quiet site between River Lee Country Park and RSPB Rye Meads
- A 20-minute walk from Hoddesdon; 30 minutes to Rye House train station
- Bicycle hire, countryside views and shop on site
Hammonds Glamping
Leatherhead, Surrey, England- Family-friendly glamping on a farm next to Surrey Hills; dogs welcome
- In the National Trust's Hatchlands Park, with complimentary access
- Gastropubs, restaurants and food shop within walking distance
Hurtwood Hideout
Dorking, Surrey, England- Rural site in the Surrey Hills, 15 minutes' drive from Dorking
- Surrounded by 4,000 acres of woodland and Hurtwood bike trails
- Restaurant/bar on site; two pubs and village a 20-minute walk away
Hever Camping
Edenbridge, Kent, England- Family-run farm campsite 20 minutes' walk from Hever Castle
- Chiddingstone and Penshurst Place within a 10-minute drive
- On-site carp and roach fishing available; firewood for sale
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)
The Wild Retreat
Sawbridgeworth, Hertfordshire, England- Well-kept and family-friendly Hertfordshire site
- London Stanstead Airport 20 minutes’ drive; Lea Valley Park 25 minutes
- On-site archery lessons, inflatable assault course and dog walks
Etherley Farm
Dorking, Surrey, England- Peaceful farm site at the south of the Surrey Hills National Landscape
- A 20-minute drive from Horsham; half an hour from the South Downs
- Farm produce for sale on site; small firepits permitted on site
The Black Horse
High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, England- Dog-friendly pub site in the Chilterns National Landscape
- In Great Missenden, 15 minutes’ walk from the Road Dahl Museum
- Friendly pub with a football pitch, events marquee and food menu
Kingfisher Campsite
East Grinstead, West Sussex, England- No-frills camping 10 minutes’ drive from East Grinstead in West Sussex
- Ashdown Forest 10 minutes’ drive, and Tulleys Farm 15 minutes
- Grass pitches a short walk away from Weir Wood Reservoir
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
The Merry Camper
Epping, Essex, England- A peaceful pop-up campsite with pub access, scenic walks, and direct links to London – all set in the heart of rural Essex.
Tanners Hatch Youth Hostel
Dorking, Surrey, EnglandJordans Youth Hostel
Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire, EnglandAyurveda Hoddesdon
Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire, England- Pop-up wild campsite edging the River Lee Navigation in Hertfordshire
- A 15-minute walk to Rye House Kart Raceway and RSPB Rye Meads
- Pitches in private woodland; bike rides and walks direct from the site
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