Dog Friendly Tent campgrounds in South Downs
18 bookable campgrounds with tent sites within 24.1 kilometres of South Downs
All distances are calculated "as the crow flies".
Cokes Farm
Pulborough, West Sussex, England- Simple, peaceful grass pitches at a family farm in the South Downs
- Just over half a mile from the South Downs Way by bridleway
- Farm shop and firepit for barbecue cooking; 10 mins' drive to Arundel
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
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
Woodfire at Westerlands
Petworth, West Sussex, England- Family-friendly site in the South Downs National Park
- Direct access to the South Downs Way
- Daily woodfired breakfast and evening meals provided to guests
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
Cattlestone Farm
Billingshurst, West Sussex, England- Secluded wild meadow camping 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
Newhouse Farm Wild Camping
Chichester, West Sussex, England- Quiet West Sussex wild camping site near the village of East Dean
- Goodwood Estate events 15 minutes’ drive; Chichester 25 minutes
- In the South Downs National Park, with access to South Downs Way
Maynards Caravan and Camping Park
Arundel, West Sussex, England- Basic, quiet and dog-friendly site half an hour’s walk from Arundel
- South Downs Way 10 minutes’ drive; Goodwood Motor Circuit 20 minutes
- Next-door to a restaurant; 10 minutes’ drive from West Sussex beaches
Alison’s Woodpecker Camping Field
Littlehampton, West Sussex, England- Back to basics stays in a three-acre field enclosed by high hedges
- Littlehampton five minutes' drive and Bognor Regis 10 minutes
- A 20-minute stroll from dog-friendly Climping beach
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
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
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
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
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
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
The Fishbourne Centre
Chichester, West Sussex, England- Well-equipped site close to the station and pubs in Fishbourne
- Chichester and Goodwood Estate 10 minutes' drive; beaches 15 mins away
- Play park, tennis courts, BMX track and bar on site with live music
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Adsdean Avenue Camping
Chichester, West Sussex, England- Off-grid woodland camping on the edge of Funtington in West Sussex
- South Downs National Park five minutes’ drive; Chichester 15 minutes
- Peaceful pop-up site with spacious pitches; pub five minutes’ drive
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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Back 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
Ryebank Corner
Littlehampton, West Sussex, England- Back to basics pitches on a quiet family-owned property
- A 15-minute walk from paddling and watersports at Climping beach
- Food pub within five minutes' walk; Arundel and Bognor 15 mins' drive
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