Clarefield Copse Wild Camping
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- 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
Site type
18
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 hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Bookings must not be for more than 15 consecutive nights.
- No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
- Reception is unmanned after 7 p.m.. Please inform the site while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time, so that the team can provide information about your unit/pitch.
- Swimming in the lake is not allowed.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri, 16 May to
Reviews
Overall rating from 176 Pitchup.com customers 
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89% would recommend this site to a friend
87% would stay here again
Beautiful peaceful location, huge pitches, massive gaps between pitches, great woodland walks,…
Non-electric grass and earth tent pitch
Liked Beautiful peaceful location, huge pitches, massive gaps between pitches, great woodland walks, beautiful walkable (30min) pub in Elsted.
No wifi but good 4g phone signal.
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Not the site for you if you like/need lots of facilities.
Non-electric grass and earth tent pitch
Liked This was an amazingly beautiful site, with lovely open spaces for the kids to play and all pitches were well spaced out so they didn’t annoy anyone. Great idea to have an old tractor wheel for fires which we made use of.
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Excellent site, will 100% be returning
Non-electric grass and earth tent pitch
Liked Great location, friendly staff, clean facilities and so convenient with a fire pit on the pitch. First time at the campsite and we had a great time.
Disliked No comment, it was great
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Everythin…
Non-electric grass and earth tent pitch
Liked Everythin
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A great location for that wild camping feel.
Non-electric grass and earth tent pitch
Liked Wide open space with a few fields to choose from to pitch. Lots of fire pits dotted around but you can pitch anywhere. Very laid back feel. Perfect ground for tent pegs - no stones. The facilities are basic so check the photo's - you will know if this is your kind of site.
Disliked The grass was long when we stayed - a few paths mown in would have been good e.g. from the camping field to the toilet block.
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Nothing to dislike the place is perfect and the owner is extremely…
Non-electric grass and earth tent pitch
Liked Nothing to dislike the place is perfect and the owner is extremely polite and understanding if you have made a mistake booking for example.
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Lovely wild camping experience on the Serpent Trail.
Non-electric grass and earth tent pitch
Liked Lovely location right on the Serpent Trail. We came to do the recce for the forthcoming ultra, the campsite is about 5.5 miles from the finish line. Spacious with fire pits provided, decent and clean facilities for a "wild campsite."
Massive thanks to Angus, who went above and beyond when my car wouldn't start and sorted out the jump start in minutes. Thank you so much
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Great wild camping site, with each pitch having a free firepit.
Non-electric grass and earth tent pitch
Liked Peaceful nature, space and freedom, free firepit at each pitch. Angus is friendly always only at the end of a phone if any issues.
Disliked Toilets weren't as clean as on previous stays, some locks didn't work either.
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This was a lovely quiet campsite. As this site is advertised as…
Non-electric grass and earth tent pitch
Liked This was a lovely quiet campsite. As this site is advertised as wild camping, the shower was hot and good quality and there were 3 flushing toilets with a couple of sinks on the side although these were not plumbed in. For a wild camping site, this was great!
Disliked Nothing really. It would have been great to have plumbed in sinks but as I said for a wild campsite this was great.
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From the manager: Hi Sam, Thanks for the good review. Just to let you know sink is now fixed and plumbed in. Thanks Angus
Great 'wild' site with just the basics but done well. Would return.
Non-electric grass and earth tent pitch
Liked Quiet campsite with loads of room for the kids to explore, plenty of room to spread out and even with neighbours it was fantastically peaceful. Can park next to the pitch to set up and knock down then not too far to walk to park up. Toilets basic but clean and functional. Didn't try the shower as only overnighting but looked like it would have been a laugh! No actual reception, just pitch and someone comes round. The gentleman who came round on the evening was lovely. His first day apparently so hope he's enjoying the job!
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Features
Pop-up campsite
Dogs allowed
Campfires allowed
Leisure on site
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis WatersportsAmenities on site
Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Forest Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' marketType
Farm Pop-up campsite Small (11-25 pitches)Nearby leisure
Cycling nearby Mountain biking nearbyLocation
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
Rail
Ferry
AirportPlease 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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Wittering | 24.2 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Eastoke | 24.8 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Beachlands Central | 25.1 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Beachlands West | 25.5 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Bracklesham Bay | 25.5 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
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
- Goodwood Festival of Speed (Thursday 10 July 2025 – Thursday 10 July 2025)
Chichester, England 15 km
- Arundel Festival (Saturday 16 August 2025 – Saturday 16 August 2025)
Arundel, England 25.3 km
- Farnborough International Airshow (Monday 20 July 2026 – Monday 20 July 2026)
Farnborough, England 31.8 km
- CarFest (Friday 22 August 2025 – Friday 22 August 2025)
Basingstoke, England 38.5 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.
Offers
Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details
Nearest sites
Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.
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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?
Camping and touring 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.
Read more - How much does it cost to stay at Clarefield Copse Wild Camping? From €32.64 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.