Single-sex groups welcome: Camping sites & Campgrounds in Essex
10 bookable campsites in Essex
All distances are calculated "as the crow flies".
Hill Farm Camping
Braintree, Essex, England- Well-equipped Essex farm site with excellent accessible facilities
- A 25-minute drive to Audley End; Colchester Zoo 40 minutes
- Archery, frisbee golf and trailer rides on site, plus animals to meet
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
Thames View Camping
East Tilbury, Essex, England- Family-run eco-friendly site on the banks of the Thames
- A mile from East Tilbury village; 40 minutes' drive to Southend-on-Sea
- Next to a nature park and on the Thames Estuary Path
Daisy Mays Farm
Elsenham, Essex, England- Farm site with a petting zoo 15 minutes’ drive from Bishop’s Stortford
- A 30-minute drive to IWM Duxford, and 40 minutes to Colchester Zoo
- Off-grid camping with a playground and animal encounters 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
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
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
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Woodchests Glamping
Halstead, Essex, England- Luxury safari tents five minutes’ drive from Pebmarsh in rural Essex
- Colchester Zoo 25 minutes; Tiptree Jam Museum half an hour
- Well-equipped kitchen corners, open-plan living space and barbecues
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Readers Field Glamping
Saffron Walden, Essex, England- Well-equipped bell tents 15 minutes’ drive from Saffron Walden
- Audley End House and Gardens 20 minutes’ drive; Cambridge 40 minutes
- Firepit and kitchen kit provided; pub 15 minutes' walk across a field
A Swift Escape
Beaumont-cum-Moze, Essex, England- Secluded luxury yurt in rural Essex, near Beaumont-cum-Moze
- A 15-minute drive from Frinton-on-Sea; 25 minutes from Colchester
- Kingsize bed, plus decking with two outdoor baths and gas barbecue
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Whitehouse Farm Campsite
Chelmsford, Essex, England- Pop-up site for guests aged over 25 and families in Essex countryside
- Free kids’ zorbing on site; Tropical Wings Zoo 10 minutes’ drive
- Free live music and crafting activities for Essex Farm Family Festival
The Merry Camper
Epping, Essex, England- A peaceful pop-up campsite with pub access, scenic walks, and direct links to London – all set in the heart of rural Essex.
Feather Down Country Retreats (Layer Marney Tower)
Colchester, Essex, EnglandCity to Country Retreat
Halstead, Essex, England- Luxury bell tents on a working farm just outside Toppesfield village
- Heritage railway, vineyard and distillery within five minutes' drive
- Tennis court and bike hire on site; kitchen and barbecue for each tent
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
Highfield Grange Holiday Park
Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, England- Lively holiday park on the Essex coast
- A short stroll from the seafront, pier and amusements of Clacton
- Indoor pool complex, bar, restaurant and evening entertainment
Foster's Meadow Glamping
Braintree, Essex, England- Luxury shepherd’s hut near Finchingfield in north Essex countryside
- Half an hour’s drive to Saffron Walden or Audley End House and Gardens
- Kitchenette, woodburner and hot tub; pubs five minutes’ drive
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