Campgrounds for backpackers in East Sussex
4 bookable campsites in East Sussex
All distances are calculated "as the crow flies".
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Bramley Park Camping
Polegate, East Sussex, England- Eco-conscious green field site in the South Downs National Park
- Eastbourne 15 minutes’ drive; Pevensey 20 minutes; Brighton 45 minutes
- Showers, toilets and food truck on site; pubs a short drive away
Stud Farm
Lewes, East Sussex, England- Peaceful back-to-basics rural site in the village of Telscombe
- Just off the South Downs Way and 30 minutes' walk to the beach
- Organic meat and free-range eggs available to buy from the farm
Buckhurst Campsite
Sedlescombe, East Sussex, England- Peaceful farm close to Hastings, three miles from Battle Abbey
- Five beaches and two castles within five miles
- Modern amenities including a refurbished toilet and shower block
Oakfield Farm Campsite
Hailsham, East Sussex, England- Back to basics farm site between the South Downs and High Weald
- A 20-minute drive to the coast for Eastbourne or Seven Sisters cliffs
- Catering van with local produce freshly cooked for you
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Bear and Cedar Camping
Ringmer, East Sussex, England- Spacious family-run site on the edge of the South Downs National Park
- A 10-minute drive to Lewes; half an hour to the south coast
- Dog-friendly pitches with firepits to hire; pub five minutes' walk
The Oaks Poultry Farm
Ditchling, East Sussex, England- Family-friendly working farm site in the South Downs National Park
- A 10-minute drive from Ditchling Beacon and 25 minutes from Brighton
- On-site farm shop, tearoom and kids' farm (free entry for guests)
Lovebrook
Lewes, East Sussex, England- Peaceful back to basics site in a scenic South Downs village
- On Saturdays: a café, farm shop, drop-in yoga and family nature club
- Woodfired sauna and cold plunge pool for an additional fee
Beechenwood Farm
Crowborough, East Sussex, England- Peaceful pitches on a working farm just on the edge of Crowborough
- A 15-minute drive from Royal Tunbridge Wells and Pooh Sticks Bridge
- Close to Ashdown Forest walks; horse riding available on the farm
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Mays Farm
Ringmer, East Sussex, England- Simple grass pitches on a working farm a 10-minute drive from Lewes
- Glyndebourne 10 minutes’ drive; Brighton half an hour
- Farm shop and farm workshops on site, plus animals to meet
Campfire Weekends
Eridge, East Sussex, England- Peaceful dog-friendly site for over-21s on a farm in East Sussex
- A 20-minute drive from Scotney Castle, Bewl Water and Go Ape
- Campfires and barbecues permitted; Eridge pubs 30 mins' walk away
Glottenham
Robertsbridge, East Sussex, England- Nearly wild pop-up site in a hay field with a woodland and wetland
- Surrounded by country walks and a 10-minute drive from Battle Abbey
- Quiet and back to basics, with village pubs 20 minutes’ walk away
Cobbs Hill Farm Caravan & Camping Park
Bexhill On Sea, East Sussex, EnglandBrightling Park Campsite
Brightling, East Sussex, England- Spacious site next to woodland in the middle of a country estate
- A 10-minute drive from Battle and half an hour from Hastings
- Campfires, barbecues and kids welcome on the peaceful grounds
Middle Barn Farm
Bexhill On Sea, East Sussex, England- Dog-friendly grassy pitches with views over the Pevensey Marshes
- A 15-minute drive to Knockhatch Adventure Park; 20 minutes to Hastings
- On-site shop with drinks, ice and ice cream; footpath to the beach
Column Wood Campsite
Robertsbridge, East Sussex, England- Wild pop-up site in the High Weald National Landscape
- Seven acres of scenic woodland half an hour's drive from Hastings
- Half an hour’s walk from Robertsbridge village shops and pub
St Ives Farm
Hartfield, East Sussex, EnglandMerrylands
Hailsham, East Sussex, EnglandPop-up Brighton Campsite
Brighton, East Sussex, EnglandSouth Downs Youth Hostel
Lewes, East Sussex, England- Glamping in the grounds of a rural hostel five miles from Lewes
- Just off the South Downs Way; half an hour from Brighton by train
- Café on site for breakfast, supper and all-day snacks
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