Tent campgrounds in South Downs
25 bookable campgrounds with tent sites within 24.1 kilometres of South Downs
All distances are calculated "as the crow flies".
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Cokes Farm
Pulborough, West Sussex, England- Simple, peaceful grass pitches at a family farm in the South Downs
- Bignor Roman Villa within walking distance; 10 mins' drive to Arundel
- Farm shop on site; firepit provided for barbecue cooking
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Sparright Farm
Pulborough, West Sussex, England- Adults-only wild camping on a farm in the South Downs National Park
- Storrington five minutes’ drive; Bignor Roman Villa 15 minutes
- Peaceful woodland setting; well-behaved dogs welcome
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Littleton Farm Campsite
Petworth, West Sussex, England- Working farm site in a valley on the South Downs Way
- In the South Downs National Park, a 20-minute drive from Chichester
- Café at the entrance to the farm; campfires allowed on site
New FavouriteGumber Farm
Arundel, West Sussex, England- Peaceful site on a working sheep farm in the South Downs National Park
- Bignor Roman Villa 25 minutes’ drive; Bognor Regis 35 minutes
- No access by vehicles, only on foot or by bike; communal kitchen
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Cattlestone Farm
Billingshurst, West Sussex, England- Adults-only wild meadow site on a working farm in rural West Sussex
- A 20-minute drive from the South Downs National Park and Petworth
- Highland cattle and wildlife on site; pub five minutes’ drive away
New FavouriteNewhouse Farm Wild Camping
Chichester, West Sussex, England- Quiet West Sussex wild camping site near the village of East Dean
- A 15-minute drive to main Goodwood Estate; Chichester 25 minutes
- In the South Downs National Park, with access to South Downs Way
New FavouriteMaynards Caravan and Camping Park
Arundel, West Sussex, England- Basic, peaceful and dog-friendly site half an hour’s walk from Arundel
- A 10-minute drive from the South Downs Way and Littlehampton
- Next-door to a restaurant; within walking distance of Arundel Castle
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Warminghurst Camping
Pulborough, West Sussex, England- Secluded and small site with amazing views over the South Downs
- A 25-minute drive to Arundel Cathedral and Worthing beach
- A historic site with walks, shops and pubs nearby
New FavouriteBack to Basics Camping
Petworth, West Sussex, England- No-frills pop-up site on the edge of South Downs National Park
- Haslemere 20 minutes’ drive; Bignor Roman Villa 25 minutes
- Dogs welcome; barbecues allowed; pubs within a five-minute drive
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Alison’s Woodpecker Camping Field
Littlehampton, West Sussex, England- Three-acre grass field enclosed by high hedges
- Back to basics stays between Bognor Regis and Littlehampton
- A 20-minute stroll to dog-friendly Climping beach
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The Blue Ship
Billingshurst, West Sussex, England- Simple pitches behind a West Sussex country pub
- A 15-minute drive from Horsham; half an hour to the South Downs
- Friendly pub with homemade food, beer garden and play area
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Springbok Campsite
Alfold, Surrey, England- Spacious pitches at a 260-acre Surrey estate near Cranleigh
- A 15-minute drive to Winkworth Arboretum; 40 minutes to the coast
- Fishing and social club on site; profits support local charity
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Clarefield Copse Wild Camping
Petersfield, Hampshire, England- Spacious back to basics site in the South Downs National Park
- Within half an hour's drive of Chichester and Portsmouth
- Next to woodland with fab views; half an hour's walk from local pub
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The Barn Caravan Park
Lancing, West Sussex, England- Peaceful site seven miles from Brighton and half a mile from trains
- Carefully maintained to avoid overcrowding
- Picnic tables, small café/bar and play area on site
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Creative Camping
Sidlesham, West Sussex, England- Friendly West Sussex campsite with handy indoor space
- A 10-minute drive from Selsey and Chichester
- Indoor 'beach' area with sandpit, books and games
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Bignor Farms Camping at Bignor Roman Villa
Pulborough, West Sussex, England- Family-run site on a 2000-acre working farm in the South Downs
- On the site of Bignor Roman Villa; 25 minutes' drive from Chichester
- Located in a dark sky reserve; August sunflower maze and picking patch
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Orchard Cottage Campsite
Petworth, West Sussex, England- Family-friendly country site in South Downs National Park
- Less than 10 minutes’ drive from Goodwood Estate festivals and events
- Top spot for stargazing in Dark Sky Reserve
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Little Thakeham Farm
Storrington, West Sussex, England- Almost-wild camping on a peaceful farm site near Storrington
- A 20-minute drive to the coast and Arundel Castle; 40 to Brighton
- A mile from South Downs National Park; pub 15 minutes' walk away
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Aldingbourne Trust
Chichester, West Sussex, England- Charity-run campsite on the edge of the South Downs National Park
- A quarter of an hour's drive from Chichester; 20 minutes to the coast
- Family-friendly, with open farm, maze, miniature golf and playgrounds
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Sussex Topiary Campsite
Horsham, West Sussex, England- Peaceful, well-maintained site in West Sussex countryside near Horsham
- A 10-minute drive to golf and fishing; 40 minutes to the beach
- Pub and shop within walking distance; close to hikes on the Downs Link
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