Battlefields: Campgrounds in Essex
12 bookable campsites in Essex
All distances are calculated "as the crow flies".
Brightlingsea Touring Park
Colchester, Essex, England- Well-maintained site in Brightlingsea, on the Essex Sunshine Coast
- Howlands Marsh 25 minutes’ drive; Colchester Castle half an hour
- Electric and water hookups and launderette; well-behaved dogs welcome
The Star Inn Caravan Park
Southminster, Essex, England- Peaceful adults-only site two miles from the River Blackwater
- Dengie National Nature Reserve 15 minutes’ drive; Maldon 20 minutes
- Attached to a traditional country pub that serves food and drinks
Lee Valley Campsite, Sewardstone
Chingford, Essex, England- Wildlife haven with easy access to London
- Close to whitewater rafting, bike and walking paths
- London travel cards available to buy
Waldegraves Holiday and Leisure Park
Colchester, Essex, England- Family-friendly site on Mersea Island with beach access
- Plenty of activities in the park and nearby area
- Heated swimming pool, fishing lake and restaurant on site
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
Colemans Cottage Fishery
Witham, Essex, England- Peaceful rural site a mile and a half from the town of Witham
- Five fishing lakes with 100+ pegs and carp up to 22lb
- Tackle shop; licensed bar-restaurant on site open on select days/times
West Mersea Holiday Park
West Mersea, Essex, England- Family-friendly park right next to the beach in West Mersea
- A 25-minute drive to Colchester; 45 minutes to Clacton-on-Sea
- Café, shop, play area and clubhouse with entertainment on site
Rockinghams Farm
Colchester, Essex, England- Simple and secluded site on a working farm close to the A12
- A 20-minute drive from Colchester or Mersea Island
- Fishing lake on farm; firewood and charcoal for sale
Novoli Farm
Chelmsford, Essex, England- Rural location on the edge of a village within easy reach of London
- A 10-minute drive to Maldon; 15 minutes to RHS Garden Hyde Hall
- Wine tasting 200 metres away and a historic pub 10 minutes' walk away
Mersea Island Holiday Park
Colchester, Essex, England- Dog-friendly site with beach access on the Blackwater Estuary, Essex
- Colchester half an hour’s drive; Curve Water Sports 45 minutes
- Playground and indoor pool; restaurant and bar; evening entertainment
Stocks Farm Camping
Braintree, Essex, England- Dog-friendly, off-grid camping in the peaceful village of Rayne, Essex
- The Discovery Centre five minutes’ drive; Colchester Zoo 25 minutes
- Eggs and veg sold on site; pubs within five to 10 minutes’ walk
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Riverside Caravan Park
Chelmsford, Essex, England- Peaceful Essex pitches by the River Chelmer at Little Baddow
- Chelmsford 10 minutes' drive; 15 minutes to RHS Garden Hyde Hall
- Dog-friendly site with several lovely walking areas nearby
Stuarts Wood
Stock, Essex, England- Nearly wild site in an oak woodland on a working country farm
- Five-minute drive to Stock and 10 minutes to Hanningfield’s bird hide
- Campfires allowed; 35 minutes from Southend-on-Sea beaches
Peace Place Pilgrim Bivouac
Southminster, Essex, England- Wild camping on a small organic farm on Essex’s Dengie Peninsula
- Saltmarsh Coast and Bradwelll beach half an hour’s walk away
- Bike hire available on site and barbecue provided
Coastal Park Camping
Southminster, Essex, England- Secluded site at Othona Community, close to Dengie Peninsula beaches
- A 30-minute drive from Maldon; Bradwell-on-Sea 10 minutes
- Woodlands to roam and direct access to the beach for birdwatching
Southey Creek Glamping
Maldon, Essex, England- Cosy Essex glamping accommodation on an arable farm near Mundon
- A 10-minute drive to Maldon; 40 minutes to West Mersea beach
- Adults-only pods with private decking; vineyard and wildlife on site
Waterside Holiday Park
Southminster, Essex, England- Landscaped family park on the edge of St Lawrence Bay
- Mersea Island views and rural setting
- Spa pool, sauna, kids' clubs, pool and tavern
Osea Leisure Park
Maldon, Essex, England- Award-winning nature site family run since 1933
- Less than ten miles from Colchester Zoo
- Restaurant and bar with play area and large screen TV
Bridge Field
Chelmsford, Essex, England- Spacious basic pitches just outside the Essex village of Sandon
- A 10-minute drive from Chelmsford and 15 minutes from Maldon
- Close to the A12; 10 minutes' walk to the nearest pub
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