Nearly wild camping in West Sussex
6 bookable campsites in West Sussex
All distances are calculated "as the crow flies".
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
Hook Farm
Haywards Heath, West Sussex, England- Quiet site in the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
- In the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
- On 20 acres of grassland dotted with woodland copses
Sparright Farm
Pulborough, West Sussex, England- Adults-only wild camping on a farm in the South Downs National Park
- Storrington five minutes’ drive; Bignor Roman Villa 15 minutes
- Peaceful woodland setting; well-behaved dogs welcome
Adsdean Avenue Camping
Chichester, West Sussex, England- Off-grid woodland camping on the edge of Funtington in West Sussex
- South Downs National Park five minutes’ drive; Chichester 15 minutes
- Peaceful pop-up site with spacious pitches; pub five minutes’ drive
Sunnyside Pop-up Camping
East Grinstead, West Sussex, England- Eco-friendly pop-up site on the High Weald Landscape Trail
- In rural West Sussex, 10 minutes’ walk from Standen House and Garden
- Communal area with a firepit; Finnish woodfired sauna for hire
Foot of the Downs
Henfield, West Sussex, England- Small glamping site on a working farm in the South Downs National Park
- A half-hour walk to Devil's Dyke; 25 minutes' drive to Brighton
- Ensuite units with private outdoor space and stunning views
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Peacocks Farm Campsite
Thakeham, West Sussex, England- Almost-wild camping in a West Sussex private nature reserve
- A 25-minute drive from the coast and close to South Downs walks
- Dog-friendly site with fruit to pick and barbecues permitted
Sands Farm Weekend Camping
Horsham, West Sussex, England- Dog-friendly wild camping site surrounded by woodlands in West Sussex
- A 20-minute drive from Leith Hill and 35 minutes from the South Downs
- Three pubs, food shop and butcher a short walk away; barbecues allowed
Wild Combe Camping
Midhurst, West Sussex, England- Small, dog-friendly South Downs National Park site with two reservoirs
- A five-minute drive to the South Downs Way and paddleboarding on site
- Logs available for firepits and a pub five minutes’ walk away
Littleton Farm Campsite
Petworth, West Sussex, England- Working farm site in a valley on the South Downs Way
- In the South Downs National Park, a 20-minute drive from Chichester
- Café at the entrance to the farm; campfires allowed on site
Wattlehurst Farm
Horsham, West Sussex, England- Simple pitches at a West Sussex farm near the village of Kingsfold
- Leith Hill, Nymans and Gatwick Aviation Museum all 20 minutes' drive
- Two lakes on site, plus Western town area (open on selected dates)
Pear Tree Farm
Henfield, West Sussex, England- Peaceful, spacious family-run farm site 10 minutes from Henfield
- 10 minutes' drive from the South Downs National Park; 20 from Brighton
- Pick up fresh free-range eggs from the farm's hens
Warminghurst Camping
Pulborough, West Sussex, England- Secluded and small site with amazing views over the South Downs
- A 25-minute drive to Arundel Cathedral and Worthing beach
- A historic site with walks, shops and pubs nearby
Little Thakeham Farm
Storrington, West Sussex, England- Almost-wild camping on a peaceful farm site near Storrington
- A 20-minute drive to the coast and Arundel Castle; 40 to Brighton
- A mile from South Downs National Park; pub 15 minutes' walk away
Sandy Meadow Farm
Pulborough, West Sussex, England- Peaceful working farm in the South Downs National Park
- Within 10 minutes’ drive of woodlands, stately homes and vineyards
- Haven for stargazers: in a Dark Sky Reserve
Hundred Acres Camping Field
Compton, West Sussex, England- Simple South Downs campsite a mile from the village of Compton
- A 20-minute drive to Emsworth; Bognor Regis half an hour
- Natural-style grass tent pitches; well-behaved dogs welcome
Oasis
Chichester, West Sussex, England- Tranquil semi wild location
The Real Restival
Steyning, West Sussex, England- ‘Strictly canvas’ event site five minutes from South Downs
- Off-grid camping; festival feel without festival hassle
- Top spot for walkers, cyclists and explorers
Newbarn Lakes Camping
Funtington, West Sussex, England- Well-maintained, nature-rich site with fishing lakes
- A 15-minute drive from Chichester and 20 from West Wittering beach
- On the edge of a farm with access to South Downs walking trails
Chanctonbury View Wild Camping at Gallops Farm
Worthing, West Sussex, England- Peaceful family-oriented campsite on a farm with South Downs views
- A 15-minute drive to Worthing; 10 minutes’ walk to the South Downs Way
- No-frills pitches with outdoor showers; fires allowed in firepits
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