Clarefield Copse Wild Camping
From £28 For 1 night, 2 adults
- 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.
- Swimming in the lake is not allowed.
- There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Wed, 1 May to
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Voted 88% of visitors View breakdown
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No running water connected to wash basins
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Unpowered grass and earth tent site
Liked: Could be a nice place in the summer time we arrived in May
Disliked: Unfortunately we arrived and the field was water logged and we couldn't stay, the owner agreed to refund our money.
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From the manager: Hello Im sorry i missed your calls on Saturday. Its been an extremely busy few days with wife and new born in the hospital but this is not your concern. The front of site was pretty wet but the pitches were actually dry. I wish I had not missed your calls and maybe we could have smoothed everything out and you would have had an enjoyable weekend. I had someone on site to help out with this but its a big site and he would not have seen you and i missed your calls to let me know you had arrived. Anyway everything should be much smoother soon and the sun should be drying everything out as we speak. It truly is a beautiful site and perfect for nature lovers and people looking for some peace and quiet. Maybe you would consider coming again in the summer once everything has dried up. All the best Angus
Awful campsite!
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Unpowered grass and earth tent site
Liked: Good view
Disliked: There was no reception or even any instructions on where to pitch tents facilities etc.. the field was water logged. The toilets were disgusting really dirty and no toilet roll. The single shower was poor and cold. Overall a really bad experience
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From the manager: Im sorry you had a bad experience and I understand your complaints. A bunch of factors have piled up that have led to a tricky opening. I dont want to make excuses as I don't think it helps, but an extremely wet spring and my wife having a premature baby this week in the hospital have made things difficult. Though I understand this is not your concern or problem. I wish you could have called me during your stay and I could have worked to fix the problems you mentioned. As though I don't have a front reception this being a small business, I did have two people on call who could have helped. I would hope this is not the normal experience and will pick up in a few weeks with some sun. Anyway I apologise that you had a bad time and wish you the best. Thanks Angus
A great wild camping site
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Liked: Back to basics camp site. Pitches are generous and spaces between pitches also good. Firepits provided and honesty box for wood. Toilets were better than expected for wild camping as more used to compost type. Site itself was amazing overnight - stars visible and also owls / pheasants sounded like they were in abundance!
Disliked: Personally not a dislike but to be aware at this time of year that the path from the main car park to the pitches was boggy. You have to tread carefully and carry kit a bit of a way which we would normally do anyway for a wild campsite.
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Beautiful site with some great walking and pub options.
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Liked: Beautifully situated site, well spaced pitches, lots of wildlife.
Disliked: Given all the unseasonable rain, the site was pretty soggy in places. We had boots, so didn’t cause a major issue.
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Great communication with the campsite owner resulting in relaxed campsite with lots…
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Liked: Great communication with the campsite owner resulting in relaxed campsite with lots of space. Basic facilities but all that's needed to spend some time outside. Field is situated in a natural dip so despite forecast encountered limited wind. Straightforward walk across field to/from the nearest pub (1.5miles). Enjoyed watching variety of birds over the site.
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Great site, clean facilities, friendly staff
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Liked: This place was really easy to find, called the number I received via text confirmation when I arrived and the gentleman came straight to me and showed me where the pitch site was, toilets, shower etc. Super friendly and welcoming! The site was dry and very spacious, loads of room to choose from. I was on a 3-day hike totalling 100 miles and so I pitched close to the toilets/shower! The shower itself was relatively basic, but there was enough water pressure and warmth to get clean comfortably. Would highly recommend if looking for a stopover or multi-night stay.
Disliked: The pain in my feet when I woke up!
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Great site, good facilities
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Liked: Awesome views, great for walks, friendly owner and staff
Disliked: Nothing at all
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Excellent secluded site in beautiful countryside
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Liked: We loved this site. The views are beautiful, there's plenty of space, and the wildlife is all around. We stayed here as a base for visiting the Weald and Downland museum (which is about 45 mins away) and it was a really nice weekend. Our children enjoyed making friends with other children on the site and playing in the field. There was plenty of room for them to run around and play without disturbing other campers. It is also really dark at night, much darker than the skies where we live - great for star gazing :)
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Very peaceful site, plenty of space and friendly owner…
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Liked: Very peaceful site, plenty of space and friendly owner
Disliked: Unfortunately the shower was cold
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Does what it says on the... name
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Liked: Peace & simplicity
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Features
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
Watersports
Amenities on site
Bath available
Car parking by site/unit
Composting toilet
Disabled facilities
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
Toilet block
Washing-up area
Wifi
Groups welcome
Family friendly
Motorcycle friendly
Single-sex groups welcome
Student groups welcome
Rules
Barbecue provided
Barbecues allowed
Campfires allowed
Commercial vehicles allowed
Dogs allowed
Dogs allowed all year
Themes
Bush
Lake and/or mountain
Peaceful
Remote location
Spectacular scenery
Walkers' paradise
Wild camping
Wildlife haven
Utilities
Charging facilities
Dump point
Electric car charging point(s)
Gas cylinders available
Recycling available
Renewable energy
Nearby amenities
Bar nearby
Dog walk nearby
Nearby farmers' market
Type
Farm
Small (11-25 sites)
Nearby leisure
Cycling nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Location
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
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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
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| 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, 11 July 2024 – Thursday, 11 July 2024)
Chichester, England 15 km
- Arundel Festival (Saturday, 17 August 2024 – Saturday, 17 August 2024)
Arundel, England 25.3 km
- Wickham Festival (Thursday, 1 August 2024 – Thursday, 1 August 2024)
Fareham, England 26 km
- Farnborough International Airshow (Monday, 22 July 2024 – Monday, 22 July 2024)
Farnborough, England 31.8 km
- CarFest (Friday, 23 August 2024 – Friday, 23 August 2024)
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.
Nearest sites
Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.
Want to know more about camping in Hampshire?
- 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 caravan Arrive: Anytime – 7 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 $58.49 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.