Clarefield Copse Wild Camping

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Visitor image of the beautiful South Downs views
Visitor image of the beautiful south downs views
Lots of space
Quiet field site
Sunny day on site
So much space
Beautiful views
Beautiful night sky
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Lots of space
Quiet field site
Sunny day on site

  • 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
A secluded, simple site in the middle of the South Downs National Park? Splendid. Those who look for space and fine views while on a rural break should consider a stay at Clarefield Copse Wild Camping, in a quiet corner of Hampshire 15 minutes’ drive from Petersfield. As you might expect from a spot inside a national park, the views from here are pretty fab – as is the amount of space around the place from which to admire them. The owners have kept things low key so as not to interfere with their natural surrounds, simply installing a shower and toilets (regularly cleaned) and a drinking water supply, leaving plenty of open space to play games, light a barbie and construct a campfire. Bike rides and walks are top activities around these parts – start by taking a wander by the lake next to the site or on local footpaths, or, just maybe, strolling to the nearest pub in half an hour or so. Many a mile of trail runs through the national park, and there’s much more strolling to be done in nearby National Trust properties or on day trips to Chichester and Portsmouth (both half an hour away by car).

Site type

RV sites 50
Tent sites 50
Open now
Opens July 1
Please note
  • Group bookings of 4 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • Single-sex bookings of 4 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Reception is unmanned after 7 p.m.. Please inform the park while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time, so that the team can provide information about your unit/pitch.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
  • Swimming in the lake is not allowed.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Wed, Jul 1 to

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Reviews

8.7

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Wild camping

89% would recommend this site to a friend

88% would stay here again

What customers say

This top-rated wild camping spot offers spacious, peaceful country views. Guests love the large pitches, natural setting & walks. Basic but functional facilities, including an outdoor shower & fire pits. Some noted occasional toilet issues & muddy access after rain, but the owner's responsive.

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Good value for money in an idyllic spot

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Anonymous

Oak Tree Field primitive grass campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite (family)

Liked Lovely and quiet, beautiful surroundings, not at all busy.

Disliked Couldn’t find our way to the main field at all and ended up in an outside field, which didn’t matter from a position point of view, but was a bit frustrating to be so far from the washing block, which we didn’t end up using.

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a wonderful site to feel really close to nature

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Rachel B. 4 reviews

Oak Tree Field primitive grass campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite (family)

Liked the spacious pitches, slightly slopes but plenty of flat areas to pitch on
very peaceful, stunning view and good central location for exploring local area.

Facilites are basic, but clean which is all we need/want
Owner super friendly, helpful and responds promptly response when contacted

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Lovely peaceful site with lots of…

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Anonymous

Oak Tree Field primitive grass campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite (family)

Liked Lovely peaceful site with lots of space in beautiful countryside with many footpaths around.
Facilities basic but all we needed.

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Quiet open space…

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Matt C. 3 reviews

Oak Tree Field primitive grass campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite (family)

Liked Quiet open space

Disliked Nothing

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Great!

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Anonymous

Hillside primitive grass campervan or tent campsite

Liked Great stay, exactly what I was looking for! Nice grass field, fire pit in place ready to go, logs on sale on site at reasonable price, owner very friendly, no complaints whatsoever! Would defo reccomend! Toilets are clean, didn't use the showers but looked decent! Get yourself down there if looking at this place as an option!

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Big spaces, close to so many…

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andy w. 2 reviews

Hillside primitive grass campervan or tent campsite

Liked Big spaces, close to so many fantastic walks

Recommend to friends Visit again

Beautiful campsite, fab spot, but unmaintained facilities let it down

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Anonymous

Hillside primitive grass campervan or tent campsite

Liked Fabulous camping spots probably anywhere in the two large fields - we had lovely views of the downs in the distance, great walks around and you can access the Serpent’s Trail from there too. The showers looked fine but we didn’t use them.

Disliked The toilets! Nice idea but poorly maintained, dark and cramped. There were plumbed in hand basins in each one but they didn’t seem to have been used for a long time so hand sanitiser dispensers were fitted instead. The two large washing up sinks (one tap to share!) were in the the same state - unusable. The facilities let this campsite down - fine for a night or two but we wouldn’t be able to return for a longer stay - which is what we were hoping for.

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Lovely quiet site with lots of…

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Emma C. 1 review

Hillside primitive grass campervan or tent campsite

Liked Lovely quiet site with lots of space to pitch. We went on the hillside which offered some shade around edges. Toilets and showers basic but functional.

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Space , peaceful. Just need…

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Jason B. 7 reviews

Hillside primitive grass campervan or tent campsite

Liked Space , peaceful. Just need some kind of info board with walks to pubs etc.

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Natural and beautiful location, fabulous views…

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Andrew A. 1 review

Hillside primitive grass campervan or tent campsite

Liked Natural and beautiful location, fabulous views and dark, star filled skys. A relaxed and wonderfully wild campsite. A real get away hideaway.

Disliked The toilets and showers are barely adequate, but this is part of the basic charm of the location

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Pop-up campground

Dogs allowed

Campfires allowed

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Forest Hikers’ paradise Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market

Type

Farm Pop-up campground Small (11-25 sites)

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby Mountain biking nearby

Location

Clarefield Copse Wild Camping

Clarefield Copse

Nyewood

Petersfield

Hampshire

England

GU31 5Jl

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

50.99007°N
0.84397°W

Nearest transport

Coach
6.5 km Dragon Street
6.5 km Dragon Street
13.8 km Precinct
Rail
6.9 km Liss Rail Station
7.1 km Petersfield Rail Station
9.5 km Liphook Rail Station
Ferry
19.8 km Bosham Hoe Ferry Landing
20.4 km West Itchenor Ferry Landing
25 km Hayling Island Ferry Landing
Airport
36.5 km Southampton Airport
42.7 km Shoreham Brighton City Airport

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

Folk who’ve invested in a National Trust membership can surely get their money’s worth out of this area: aim for 18th-century Uppark House (10 minutes’ drive), wander around Woolbeding Gardens (10 minutes) and admire the art collection at Petworth House (half an hour) – tipped to be one of the finest in the NT’s possession. (Or try Hinton Ampner, Slindon Estate, Winkworth Arboretum…) There’s a whole load more history to see down by the coast, too. If it’s maritime times gone by that interest you, head to Portsmouth to potter around the historic dockyard and mosey around the Mary Rose Museum (or, for something more modern, sail up the Emirates Spinnaker Tower to see the sea from 170 metres up). Weald & Downland Living Museum (20 minutes) is a fab place for a glimpse into real life from days of yore. If you’re simply planning to fill your break with lots of rural rambles, perhaps it’s a wise idea to lay in supplies for a restorative drink upon your return? Langham Brewery (20 minutes) is worth a visit for a tour of the steam-powered brewery, and there are local vinos to pick up at Trotton Estate (10 minutes) and Upperton Vineyards (20 minutes).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
West Wittering 24.2 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Eastoke 24.8 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Beachlands Central 25.1 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Beachlands West 25.5 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Bracklesham Bay 25.5 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Uppark House and Garden 5.1 km

West Dean Gardens 10.6 km

Weald & Downland Open Air Museum 11 km

Goodwood House 15 km

Petworth House & Park 16.2 km

National Trust

Uppark House and Garden 5.4 km

Hindhead Commons and The Devil's Punch Bowl Caf� 15.8 km

Petworth House and Park 16.3 km

Oakhurst Cottage 22.1 km

Hinton Ampner 22.3 km

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

Elsted - Treyford and the Downs 2.1 km

Elsted - Didling - Treyford - Elsted 2.3 km

South Harting - West Harting Down - Torberry Hill 3.8 km

Midhurst Area - Stedham - Trotton - Iping 4 km

Harting - Hooksway 4.3 km

Local events

  • Wickham Festival (Thursday, July 30, 2026 – Thursday, July 30, 2026)

    Fareham, England 26 km

  • Farnborough International Airshow (Monday, July 20, 2026 – Monday, July 20, 2026)

    Farnborough, England 31.8 km

  • Southampton Boat Show (Friday, September 18, 2026 – Friday, September 18, 2026)

    Southampton, England 40.8 km

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Clarefield Copse Wild Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Clarefield Copse Wild Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Clarefield Copse Wild Camping? Folk who’ve invested in a National Trust membership can surely get their money’s worth out of this area: aim for 18th-century Uppark House (10 minutes’ drive), wander around Woolbeding Gardens (10 minutes) … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Clarefield Copse Wild Camping?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  Anytime –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  4 p.m.

    If the ground is wet please park away from the field to unload and use the wheelbarrows to cart your camping gear to your pitch.

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  • How much does it cost to stay at Clarefield Copse Wild Camping? From $52.72 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.