Campgrounds for backpackers in Kent
4 bookable campsites in Kent
All distances are calculated "as the crow flies".
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Hever Camping
Edenbridge, Kent, England- Family-run farm campsite 20 minutes' walk from Hever Castle
- Chiddingstone and Penshurst Place within a 10-minute drive
- On-site carp and roach fishing available; firewood for sale
Little Lynton Acres
Ashford, Kent, England- Peaceful site in the Kent Downs, 20 minutes' drive from Canterbury
- Within a half-hour drive of Dover, Folkestone and Ashford
- A mile from country pubs; woodland walks next to the site
Marlie Holiday Park
New Romney, Kent, England- Rural setting close to the beaches of New Romney and Dymchurch
- Indoor pool, kids' club, amusements centre and adventure playground
- Family restaurant, entertainment venue and bar with Sky TV
Chaucer Farm Camping
Canterbury, Kent, England- Family- and dog-friendly site on a Kent working farm
- A 10-minute drive from Canterbury and Herne Bay beach
- Firewood and fresh eggs for sale
Plough Leisure Caravan Park
Isle Of Sheppey, Kent, England- Friendly site easily accessible via the M20 and M2
- A 10-minute drive to the seaside resort of Leysdown
- On the outskirts of Minster village
Hoad Meadow Camping
Dover, Kent, England- Family-run and dog-friendly sustainable retreat in the Kent Downs
- A 15-minute drive from Folkestone and 25 minutes from Canterbury
- Hand-feed alpacas, goats and other animals; pub and shop nearby
Puddledock Woods Camping
Upstreet, Kent, England- Quiet and rural park in the middle of a two-acre woodland
- A 20-minute drive from Canterbury and 25 minutes from Margate
- Barbecues, campfires and dogs allowed; walks straight from the site
Palace Farm Campsite
Sittingbourne, Kent, England- Quiet site in the Kent Downs, a 15-minute drive from Faversham
- Leeds Castle 20 minutes’ drive; Canterbury and Whitstable half an hour
- A short walk from the nearest farm shop; walks in the local area
Knowler Farm
Canterbury, Kent, England- Peaceful and scenic surroundings close to woodlands and beaches
- Great village shop, pub and takeaway food within five minutes' walk
- A 15-minute drive from Canterbury; 25 minutes from the beach at Hythe
Paddlesworth Court Farm
Folkestone, Kent, England- Pet-friendly campsite in the Kent Downs National Landscape
- A 10-minute drive from the coast; 20 minutes from Port Lympne Reserve
- Firepits available to borrow; in a peaceful village location
Worcesters
Canterbury, Kent, England- Low-key farm site surrounded by orchards and woodlands
- A 10-minute drive from Canterbury; Whitstable 20 minutes
- Fresh home-grown produce sold on site; just off the A2
Far and Away
Ashford, Kent, England- Quiet, rural site 25 minutes’ drive from Ashford in Kent
- The Big Cat Sanctuary 10 minutes’ drive and Leeds Castle 15 minutes
- A wildlife haven with wildflowers and access to multiple footpaths
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River Field
Edenbridge, Kent, England- Pop-up family site bordering the River Eden at Chiddingstone in Kent
- Hever Castle and National Trust - Chartwell both 10 minutes’ drive
- Off-grid pitches within five minutes’ walk of a pub, shop and tearoom
Courtlands Camping and Glamping
Canterbury, Kent, England- Dog-friendly farm stay in a scenic valley eight miles from Canterbury
- In the Kent Downs, half an hour’s drive from Whitstable
- Animals to meet; pub, shop and wine tasting within walking distance
Hawthorne Trench Campsite
Elham, Kent, England- Pick-your-own pitches at a spacious farm site half a mile from Elham
- Canterbury, Hythe beach and two animal parks within a half-hour drive
- Simple facilities; tours available of World War I trenches on site
Sunnyside Farm Camping
Canterbury, Kent, England- Small and simple farm site on the Coast to Cathedral cycle route
- Canterbury, Howlett's Zoo and Wingham Wildlife Park within 15 minutes
- Half an hour's drive from Dover, Deal and Walmer Castles
Bilsington Priory Estate Camping
Ashford, Kent, England- Basic wild camping site in a grass field overlooking Romney Marsh
- Port Lympne Safari Park 10 minutes’ drive; Camber Sands half an hour
- In the grounds of an old priory; afternoon teas on request
Hedgeberry Farm
Tenterden, Kent, England- No-frills pop-up campsite five minutes’ drive from Tenterden in Kent
- Sissinghurst Castle Garden 20 minutes’ drive and Rye 25 minutes
- Grass pitches on a smallholding; pubs and shop five minutes’ drive
Little Switzerland Caravan Site
Folkestone, Kent, EnglandSutton Vale Country Park
Sutton By Dover, Kent, England- Set on six acres of south-east Kent countryside
- Four miles from the beach at Deal
- Clubhouse with bar, playground and sundeck area
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