Wildlife haven: Campsites in South East England
99 bookable campsites in South East England
All distances are calculated "as the crow flies".
Marwell Resort
Owslebury, Hampshire, England- Lakeside site on the edge of the South Downs National Park
- A 15-minute drive from central Winchester; 1.5 miles from Marwell Zoo
- Fishing, archery, quad biking and other adventure sports
The Hop Farm
Tonbridge, Kent, England- Spacious park spread across 500 acres of Kent countryside
- Five minutes' drive from Paddock Wood station and trains to London
- Access to the River Medway for canoeing and fishing
Laleham Camping Club
Chertsey, Surrey, England- Superbly located Surrey campsite with easy motorway access
- Thorpe Park, Windsor Castle and Legoland Windsor within 30 mins' drive
- On the banks of the River Thames, with Thames Path access
Folly Farm Caravan and Camping Park
Winchester, Hampshire, England- Dog-friendly site surrounded by countryside five miles from Winchester
- A 15-minute drive to Mottisfont and 35 minutes from Stonehenge
- Playground, games field and dog exercise area; firepit hire, logs sold
Sandwich Lakes
Sandwich, Kent, England- Quiet site in the grounds of a coarse fishery a mile from Sandwich
- A 25-minute drive from Canterbury; 15 to Howletts Wild Animal Park
- Seven well-stocked fishing lakes and an on-site café
Avon Tyrrell Outdoor Activity Centre and Campsite
Bransgore, Hampshire, England- Peaceful site surrounded by lakes, on the edge of the New Forest
- Bookable activities including high ropes, climbing and abseiling
- Play area, table tennis, café and shop; toilet blocks with hot showers
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
Horam Manor Country Park
Heathfield, East Sussex, England- Peaceful family-run park on manor estate with fishing and horse riding
- Cuckoo Trail walking and cycling two minutes' drive away
- Additional toilet block with disabled room and underfloor heating
New Romney Caravan Park
New Romney, Kent, England- Dog-friendly park an hour from London and 300 yards from the beach
- Clubhouse including kids' corner with TV, video games and pool tables
- Hot showers, football pitch and dog-walking area
Newhouse Farm Wild Camping
Chichester, West Sussex, England- Quiet West Sussex 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
Fishery Creek Touring Park
Hayling Island, Hampshire, England- Well-equipped Hayling Island site on the banks of a tidal creek
- Beach a short walk away; drive to Portsmouth in 20 minutes
- Private slipway for swims, watersports and fishing; café-bar
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
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
Painters Farm Campsite
Faversham, Kent, England- Dog-friendly cherry orchard site in the peaceful Kent Downs
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, 25 minutes’ drive to Whitstable
- Barbecues and campfires allowed; pub within two minutes’ walk
Oak View Holiday Park
Maidstone, Kent, England- Scenic site surrounded by woodlands in the Kent Downs
- A 10-minute drive from Maidstone and Leeds Castle
- Next to Kent Showground; pet-friendly site with a dedicated pet shower
Woodlands Camping
Ropley, Hampshire, England- Small Greener Camping Club site on the edge of the South Downs
- A 20-minute drive from Winchester; half an hour from Marwell Zoo
- Spacious pitches on a working farm; campfire wood for sale
Andark Lake
Southampton, Hampshire, England- Peaceful site near the River Hamble: two pubs within walking distance
- Six miles from Southampton and 12 from Portsmouth's ferry terminal
- Set in scuba diving and open-water swimming lake grounds
Ninham Country Holidays
Shanklin, Isle Of Wight, England- Peaceful site surrounded by woods filled with wildlife
- A short drive from Shanklin and Sandown Bay
- Heated outdoor pool on site in summer months
Turners Folly Field
Ash, Kent, England- Quiet glamping site surrounded by orchards in the Kent countryside
- A 15-minute drive to Betteshanger Park and 25 minutes to Canterbury
- Dog-friendly site; 20 minutes' walk from the local village shops
Sandy Balls Holiday Village
Fordingbridge, Hampshire, England- Surrounded by the scenery of the peaceful New Forest
- Activities including zorbing, archery and bug hunts
- Gym, spa, zipwire and two pools