Tent campgrounds for backpackers in South East England
37 bookable campgrounds with tent sites in South East England
All distances are calculated "as the crow flies".
The Hop Farm
Tonbridge, Kent, England- Spacious park spread across 500 acres of Kent countryside
- Five minutes' drive from Paddock Wood station and trains to London
- Access to the River Medway for canoeing and fishing
Avon Tyrrell Outdoor Activity Centre and Campsite
Bransgore, Hampshire, England- Peaceful site surrounded by lakes, on the edge of the New Forest
- Bookable activities including high ropes, climbing and abseiling
- Play area, table tennis, café and shop; toilet blocks with hot showers
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 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
Horam Manor Country Park
Heathfield, East Sussex, England- Peaceful family-run park on manor estate with fishing and horse riding
- Cuckoo Trail walking and cycling two minutes' drive away
- Additional toilet block with disabled room and underfloor heating
Oak View Holiday Park
Maidstone, Kent, England- Scenic site surrounded by woodlands in the Kent Downs
- A 10-minute drive from Maidstone and Leeds Castle
- Next to Kent Showground; pet-friendly site with a dedicated pet shower
Ninham Country Holidays
Shanklin, Isle Of Wight, England- Peaceful site surrounded by woods filled with wildlife
- A short drive from Shanklin and Sandown Bay
- Heated outdoor pool on site in summer months
Meadow Tree Farm
Romsey, Hampshire, England- Rural dog-friendly adults-only site in Sherfield English
- Half an hour's drive from Salisbury and 10 minutes from the New Forest
- Cosy country pub within a 15-minute stroll
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
The Barn Caravan Park
Lancing, West Sussex, England- Peaceful site seven miles from Brighton and half a mile from trains
- Lancing Beach 10 minutes' walk; Worthing 20 minutes by bus
- Picnic tables, small café/bar and play area on site
Woodlands Camping
Ropley, Hampshire, England- Small Greener Camping Club site on the edge of the South Downs
- A 20-minute drive from Winchester; half an hour from Marwell Zoo
- Spacious pitches on a working farm; campfire wood for sale
Oak Valley Camping
Rye, East Sussex, England- Large, family-friendly site surrounded by meadows in East Sussex
- A 15-minute drive from Hastings and Rye
- Firepit hire, picnic area and barbecue on site
Wild Combe Camping
Midhurst, West Sussex, England- Small, dog-friendly South Downs National Park site with two reservoirs
- A five-minute drive to the South Downs Way and paddleboarding on site
- Logs available for firepits and a pub five minutes’ walk away
Heathfield Farm Camping
Freshwater, Isle Of Wight, England- Award-winning park in a nine-acre wildlife haven
- Carefully managed to attract and enhance local wildlife
- Barbecue areas, picnic tables and well-kept amenities
Little Lynton Acres
Ashford, Kent, England- Peaceful site in the Kent Downs, 20 minutes' drive from Canterbury
- Within a half-hour drive of Dover, Folkestone and Ashford
- A mile from country pubs; woodland walks next to the site
Willow Brook Camping
Shanklin, Isle Of Wight, England- Scenic and secluded pop-up farm site with views of the Shanklin Downs
- A five-minute drive from Shanklin and Sandown beaches and resorts
- Rural park with bridleways and footpaths leading from the grounds
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
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
Wylands Farm
Battle, East Sussex, England- Stays at a first-rate angling centre five minutes’ drive from Battle
- A 15-minute drive to Bexhill-on-Sea; 20 minutes to Hastings
- Eight fishing lakes, tackle shop and café on site
Jubilee Camping
Fordingbridge, Hampshire, England- Quiet rural site 10 minutes' walk from the pub in Damerham
- A 15-minute drive from the New Forest, half an hour from Bournemouth
- Firepits for hire; pizzas on Saturday and a bar on weekends
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