Lee Valley Almost Wild Campsite

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For top breaks in rural Hertfordshire
For top breaks in rural hertfordshire
Waterside views
A splendid slice of countryside
Nearly wild site
5 person safari tent front entrance
Safari tent
Forest vistas
Spacious woodland pitches
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Waterside views
A splendid slice of countryside
Nearly wild site

  • Peaceful woodland site on the border between Hertfordshire and Essex
  • On the outskirts of Broxbourne; 20 minutes' drive from Hertford
  • Waterside views and great public transport links
Forget about 'getting back to nature' – when you rock up at Lee Valley Almost Wild Campsite you'll feel like you never left it in the first place. This peaceful back to basics campsite sits close to the Hertfordshire–Essex border and has gorgeous views over mature woodland and a grassy glade. Water surrounds the site on three sides too, which makes this spot promising indeed for relaxing breaks – a riverside pub, watersports centre and boat hire shop are all within comfortable walking distance. Facilities at Lee Valley Almost Wild Campsite have been stripped down to the bare necessities so you can spend as much time as possible soaking up the site's all-natural vibes (think compost toilets and no on-site showers). Brought a hammock? Here you'll be welcome to sling it between a couple of trees and bivouac under the stars. Such lightweight sleeping arrangements are particularly likely to suit those arriving here without a car. It’s extra easy to avoid spending long hours on the road at this well-connected spot, as Lee Valley Almost Wild Campsite is just over a quarter of a mile from Broxbourne station. Stick around in Broxbourne to make use of its handy range of shops, pubs and takeaways. Not that you'll have to eat out here if you don't want to – this site welcomes barbecues and campfires.

Site type

Tent sites 20
Rent a tent 1
Open now
Opens 4 April
Please note
  • This campground/park has no on-site shower facilities.
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
  • The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
  • Guests under the age of 12 are not allowed on site.
  • Bookings must not be for more than 5 consecutive nights.
  • No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, 4 Apr to

Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

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2 adults
0 children

Reviews

8.9

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93% would recommend this site to a friend

100% would stay here again

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Arrival date (latest first)

Beautiful site within short commute from London

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Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass tent site (riverside)

Liked Large pitches and nice surroundings.

Recommend to friends Visit again

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lee b. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass tent site (riverside)

Liked Location of site

Disliked Our riverside pitch R12 was close to the two composting toilets. We could smell urine most of the weekend which was really unpleasant as you can imagine. There were large party groups in the other pitches and the large number of people must have been to much for the two toilets to cope with . I will not be staying again unless I can guarantee I can book a pitch further away from the toilets next . ☹️

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Easily accessible from station/London Lovely grounds Great size pitches…

Overall 8/10

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Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass tent site (riverside)

Liked Easily accessible from station/London
Lovely grounds
Great size pitches

Disliked Bit expensive for very basic facilities

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A lovely stay in an idyllic spot, sanitation could be better

Overall 8/10

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Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass tent site (riverside)

Liked Beautiful riverside pitches, friendly atmosphere with staff and other campers. Quiet and serene.

Disliked The compost toilets weren’t as clean as they could have been, and the bins were never emptied while I was there

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Great place 😊

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lee b. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass tent site (riverside)

Liked Great place really nice spot to camp with friendly helpful staff member called Bailey. Will be staying again soon hopefully 👍🏼

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Thumbs up! Really enjoyed it!

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Calin D. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass tent site (riverside)

Liked I like the tidiness, the care taken by the employees. I also like how the river pitches are clearly marked and divided.
I also like the fireplace and the benches by the river. A nice place to sit and and enjoy nature.
A nice little place hidden in plain sight. I will definitely recommend and return.
Very well done!

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Thoroughly enjoyed my stay, great communication prior to check in and easy…

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Emma M. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass tent site (woodland)

Liked Thoroughly enjoyed my stay, great communication prior to check in and easy online check in made everything so clear. Staff are very friendly.
Really nice pitches with individual spots, made for a peaceful night’s camping with a real feel of being in nature. Facilities were clean and site is well maintained

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I went for the weekend with my friends and it was one…

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Dane B. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass tent site (riverside)

Liked I went for the weekend with my friends and it was one of the best weekends ever.
The people a very friendly and open and the staff are very kind

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tony@hoodlumcircus.com

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Tony K. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass tent site (riverside)

Liked Beautiful site. Great pitches. If I'd had company we'd have had that log pit fired up.

This was part of a bikepacking trip and you've no idea how please we were with the benches at the pitches. Perhaps not strictly 'wild' but very, very welcome

Disliked The walk back from the road to camp in the dark was pretty spooky. And, I'm a huge hairy Glaswegian

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Beautiful calm site. Richard who checked us in was very friendly and helpful. Lots…

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Freya B. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass tent site (riverside)

Liked Beautiful calm site.
Richard who checked us in was very friendly and helpful.
Lots to do on the river lea

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Dogs allowed

Adults only

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 Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Tents for hire Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Adults only Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Camping 2.0

Jumbo tent sites

Themes

Wild camping

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Small (11-25 sites)

Accessibility

Level campground, no steep slopes Uneven terrain; gravel or loose mud

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Lee Valley Almost Wild Campsite

Nazeing New Road

Broxburne

Hertfordshire

England

EN10 6TD

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

51.74346°N
0.00842°W

Nearest transport

Coach
7.8 km Bus Station
15 km Bus Station
15.3 km Gracemead House
Rail
0.4 km Broxbourne Rail Station
3 km Rye House Rail Station
4.6 km Cheshunt Rail Station
Ferry
24.5 km Camden Lock Waterbus
25.5 km London Zoo Waterbus Stop
26.3 km East India Pier
Airport
24.7 km London Stansted Airport
26.9 km London City Airport
29.6 km London Luton 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

This site has particularly advantageous access to sporting jaunts in the surrounding area. For starters, there's the fact that you're a 25-minute walk from ESSA Water Activities Centre where taster sessions, crash courses and in-depth lessons can be arranged for activities as varied as windsurfing, powerboating, rafting and sailing. If you'd rather practice your teeing instead, there's also nearby Nazeing Golf Course (10 minutes' drive). If the peace and quiet of golf has you hooked, you may well appreciate similarly serene local activities like birdwatching at RSPB Rye Meads (10 minutes) or touring the many quiet corners of the National Trust's Morven Park (20 minutes). Younger travellers who like to be a bit more boisterous, meanwhile, have plenty of hands-on rural activities on hand at Lee Valley Park Farms (10 minutes). When it's time to spend a spell in town, there are ample options in Hertford (20 minutes), where a theatre, castle and interesting museum will tide you over nicely if you're at a loose end. For a car-free day trip somewhere new, let the train drop you off in the centre of historic Cambridge (45 minutes by train or an hour by car).

Must see

Lee Valley Regional Park 6.4 km

Hatfield House 13.9 km

Willows Farm Village 19.9 km

Knebworth House 20.2 km

Kenwood House 22.1 km

National Trust

Shaw's Corner 20.6 km

Sutton House 22 km

2 Willow Road 23.6 km

Fenton House 23.8 km

Eastbury Manor House 24.4 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

WORMLEYBURY 2.3 km

RYE MEADS (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 19/12/2001) 3.6 km

The New River and the Lee 5 km

STANSTEAD BURY 5.2 km

AMWELL GROVE AND AMWELL POOL 5.7 km

Local events

  • All Points East (Friday, 22 August 2025 – Friday, 22 August 2025)

    London, England 23.5 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 Lee Valley Almost Wild Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Lee Valley Almost Wild Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Lee Valley Almost Wild Campsite? This site has particularly advantageous access to sporting jaunts in the surrounding area. For starters, there's the fact that you're a 25-minute walk from ESSA Water Activities Centre where taster sessions, crash … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Lee Valley Almost Wild Campsite?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  Anytime
    Depart by:  noon
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  Anytime
    Depart by:  noon
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Lee Valley Almost Wild Campsite? From $67.65 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.