Meonside Camping

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The site at dawn
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So much space
Meonside campsite
Great views
Spacious pitching field
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So much space
Meonside campsite
Great views

  • Spacious and peaceful working farm site on the banks of the river Meon
  • A 15-minute walk to the South Downs Way
  • Toilets, communal area, washing-up area and firepit
Green hills, a gently sloping valley, a chalk-bed river and some friendly local cows – if you fancy waking up to views like these on your next trip, make tracks for Meonside Camping, a Hampshire site 10 minutes' drive from Petersfield. This site is particularly well set up for walkers and cyclists: it's right next to the East Hampshire Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty cycle route and an easy 15-minute stroll from the popular South Downs Way. More scenic surrounds are on hand in and around the South Downs National Park: head 20 minutes down the road by car for picnics at Queen Elizabeth Country Park or spectacular views at Beacon Hill Nature Reserve. Meonside Camping is a working farm, so there's plenty of animal and plant life on display here throughout the year. Guests at this back-to-basics site have access to well-kept facilities including toilets, a firepit, drinking water, communal seating and a washing-up area. The folk in charge of this place like to keep things on the quiet side, so guest numbers are kept low to ensure plenty of space and peace and quiet for all. If you fancy cooking over coals, set up a barbecue and get sizzling (barbecue meat packs can be ordered ahead and delivered on the night – use the special requests box to find out more and order). Meanwhile, those who feel like leaving the meal prep to someone else can head off to East Meon, a 15-minute stroll away, for great pub grub at one of two local boozers.

Site type

Tent sites 50
Caravan sites 50
Motorhome sites 50
Open now
Opens 8 May
Please note
  • This campground/park has no on-site shower facilities.
  • Group bookings of 8 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, 8 May to

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Reviews

9.7

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Peaceful

100% would recommend this site to a friend

98% would stay here again

What customers say

Meonside Camping’s South Downs setting gets the thumbs up for views and peace. Owners are friendly, portaloos clean, and space aplenty. Basic but great for a chilled, back-to-basics break. East Meon village is a draw. A few noted road noise, and wished for hot showers/Elsan.

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Great for true camping

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James R. 1 review

Unpowered grass tent or motorhome site

Liked Basic back to nature , pricing , very friendly farmer

Recommend to friends Visit again

Super friendly and simply relaxing…

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Marcus E. 1 review

Unpowered grass tent or motorhome site

Liked Super friendly and simply relaxing

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Small camping field rather than acres…

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Helen O. 1 review

Unpowered grass tent or motorhome site

Liked Small camping field rather than acres of pitches which was nice, and plenty of space.
We didn’t find the road particularly noisy.
The toilets were clean, grass mown.
Owner polite and friendly.
We heard skylarks in the morning, it was very peaceful.

Disliked Thought it a bit pricey for portaloos and an uncovered cold water taps.
Wasn’t expecting the owner to call round to check us in as we’d paid and put number plate into pitchup so I was in my pyjamas and putting my toddler to bed when they came by!
The road it is on is quite a fast road so need to take care walking/pulling out of the site.
But there is nothing to actually dislike.

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Nice basic site

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Alister O. 2 reviews

Unpowered grass tent or motorhome site

Liked Spacious, fire pits available. Good location for walks and pub not to far away. Saw a deer in the morning in the field.

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Can't wait to return

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Anonymous

Unpowered grass tent or motorhome site

Liked Location

Disliked Can't dislike anything

Recommend to friends Visit again

Picture perfect peace!!

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 fiona r. 39 reviews

Unpowered grass tent or motorhome site

Liked Level field of lush grass, beautiful scenery, amazing walks, loads of wildlife, clean facilities. Pub and shop in walking distance. Perfect campsite. My second time staying and won’t be my last! . Amazing value for money!!

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Amazing space. Peaceful and close to…

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Adam W. 11 reviews

Unpowered grass tent or motorhome site

Liked Amazing space. Peaceful and close to gorgeous countryside.

Disliked Nothing.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Good location + good field. Would go again.

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Jack B. 1 review

Unpowered grass tent or motorhome site

Liked Good location, field was very clean and in great condition. Enough portaloos for everyone, if it was completely full you might struggle a bit though.

Disliked Quite a lot of spiders in portaloos so makes you think they aren't fully cleaned too often. We saw the owner clean the actual toilet part of them, so that's good.

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Ideal location for peaceful camping

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Hannah L. 1 review

Unpowered grass tent or motorhome site

Liked Lovely, quiet and peaceful campsite.
Good number of toilets and sinks.
Super friendly owners
Good walking routes nearby

Recommend to friends Visit again

We really enjoyed our second stay…

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Hannah B. 1 review

Unpowered grass tent or motorhome site

Liked We really enjoyed our second stay at Meonside Camping. Lovely clean site located in a beautiful area. Free fire pits to use and a generous bag of wood that can be purchased for £10 from the friendly owner. Short walk to East Meon where we enjoyed a Sunday Roast at one of the local pubs. Would definitely stay again!

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Features

Pop-up campground

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

Groups welcome

D. of E. 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

Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby

Type

Farm Large (51-200 sites) Pop-up campground

Nearby leisure

Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Mountain biking nearby Sailing nearby

Location

Meonside Camping

Lower Farm

East Meon

Petersfield

Hampshire

England

GU32 1EZ

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

50.98527°N
1.02481°W

Route directions

When following a satnav, please be aware that the postcode does not take you directly to the site. Look out for the big green sign for 'Meonside Camping' at the field entrance. (Please don't take the turning for South Farm – head further along the road towards the village of East Meon, and the site will be on your right-hand side.)

Nearest transport

Coach
6.6 km Dragon Street
6.6 km Dragon Street
8.2 km Precinct
Rail
6.3 km Petersfield Rail Station
11.3 km Liss Rail Station
11.4 km Rowlands Castle Rail Station
Ferry
19.9 km Portsmouth Continental Ferry Terminal
21 km Eastney Ferry Landing
21 km Hayling Island Ferry Landing
Airport
23.9 km Southampton 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

The farmers here are mindful about their impact on the local area and do all that they can to keep the valley as natural as possible. Guests who want to learn more about caring for the land should make tracks to the local sustainability centre (30 minutes' walk) and try their hand at bushcraft or permaculture. Still want more? Further agricultural techniques are on show at Butser Ancient Farm (10 minutes' drive) and Weald & Downland Living Museum (35 minutes). All the walking, cycling and foraging you're bound to get up to hereabouts being thirsty work, you may find yourself hankering for a restorative glass of vino. Head to Hambledon Vineyard (10 minutes) if you're curious about trying a glass of top-notch sparkling English wine. Beer-drinking guests, meanwhile, may well want to check out the cask-conditioned real ales made at Langham Brewery (30 minutes). For a really wild day out, head to Marwell Zoo (30 minutes), or try Birdworld (30 minutes) for some avian adventure. Eagle-eyed visitors researching the area may also have spotted that this site is within easy reach of West Sussex Falconry (25 minutes).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Eastney 22.4 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Beachlands West 22.5 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Beachlands Central 22.6 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Eastoke 23.1 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Southsea East 23.3 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Uppark House and Garden 10.3 km

Mid-Hants Railway 'Watercress Line' 14.9 km

Jane Austen's House 16.7 km

Portchester Castle 17.5 km

INTECH Science Centre & Planetarium 18.7 km

National Trust

Uppark House and Garden 10 km

Hinton Ampner 10.9 km

Winchester City Mill 21.5 km

Hindhead Commons and The Devil's Punch Bowl Caf� 24.9 km

Petworth House and Park 29 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

East Meon - South Downs Way - Butser Hill 1.3 km

East Meon 1.4 km

East Meon - Ramsdean - Langrish - East Meon 1.4 km

Butser Hill Trail 4.2 km

Stroud - Langrish - Weston - Stroud 4.5 km

Local events

  • Wickham Festival (Thursday, 30 July 2026 – Thursday, 30 July 2026)

    Fareham, England 14.7 km

  • Goodwood Festival of Speed (Thursday, 9 July 2026 – Thursday, 9 July 2026)

    Chichester, England 23.6 km

  • Southampton Boat Show (Friday, 18 September 2026 – Friday, 18 September 2026)

    Southampton, England 28.5 km

  • Isle of Wight Festival (Thursday, 18 June 2026 – Thursday, 18 June 2026)

    Newport, England 36.3 km

  • Farnborough International Airshow (Monday, 20 July 2026 – Monday, 20 July 2026)

    Farnborough, England 36.6 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.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Meonside Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Meonside Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Meonside Camping? The farmers here are mindful about their impact on the local area and do all that they can to keep the valley as natural as possible. Guests who want to learn more … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Meonside Camping?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Meonside Camping? From $45.89 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.