Campgrounds for backpackers in West Sussex
4 bookable campsites in West Sussex
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Maynards Caravan and Camping Park
Arundel, West Sussex, England- Basic, quiet and dog-friendly site half an hour’s walk from Arundel
- South Downs Way 10 minutes’ drive; Goodwood Motor Circuit 20 minutes
- Next door to a pub-restaurant; 10 mins’ drive from West Sussex beaches
Hook Farm
Haywards Heath, West Sussex, England- Quiet site in the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
- In the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
- On 20 acres of grassland dotted with woodland copses
Sparright Farm
Pulborough, West Sussex, England- Adults-only wild camping on a farm in the South Downs National Park
- Storrington five minutes’ drive; Bignor Roman Villa 15 minutes
- Peaceful woodland setting; well-behaved dogs welcome
Adsdean Avenue Camping
Chichester, West Sussex, England- Off-grid woodland camping on the edge of Funtington in West Sussex
- South Downs National Park five minutes’ drive; Chichester 15 minutes
- Peaceful pop-up site with spacious pitches; pub five minutes’ drive
Sands Farm Weekend Camping
Horsham, West Sussex, England- Dog-friendly wild camping site surrounded by woodlands in West Sussex
- A 20-minute drive from Leith Hill and 35 minutes from the South Downs
- Two pubs, food shop and butcher a short walk away; barbecues allowed
Littleton Farm Campsite
Petworth, West Sussex, England- Working farm site in a valley on the South Downs Way
- In the South Downs National Park; Goodwood events 15 minutes' drive
- Café at the entrance to the farm; campfires allowed on site
The Fishbourne Centre
Chichester, West Sussex, England- Well-equipped site close to the station and pubs in Fishbourne
- Chichester and Goodwood Estate 10 minutes' drive; beaches 15 mins away
- Play park, tennis courts, BMX track and bar on site with live music
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Field and Fallow Pop-up Campsite
Haywards Heath, West Sussex, England- Adults-only site 15 minutes’ walk from a Bluebell Railway station
- In West Sussex countryside, 10 minutes’ drive from Ardingly Reservoir
- Communal campfires on Friday and Saturday nights; sauna (extra fee)
Warren Valley Farm
Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex, England- Scenic family-friendly paddock pitches alongside the South Downs Way
- An hour's walk from Devil’s Dyke; 30 minutes' drive from Brighton
- Café a few minutes' walk away and a wellness centre next door
Orchard Cottage Campsite
Petworth, West Sussex, England- Family-friendly country site in South Downs National Park
- Less than 10 minutes’ drive from Goodwood Estate festivals and events
- Top spot for stargazing in Dark Sky Reserve
Ditchling Camping
Hassocks, West Sussex, England- Dog-friendly site in the peaceful South Downs National Park
- A 25-minute drive from Brighton; 15 minutes to Devil’s Dyke
- Adventure trail, swing tree and places for den making on site
Bignor Farms Camping at Bignor Roman Villa
Pulborough, West Sussex, England- Family-run site on a 2000-acre working farm in the South Downs
- On the site of Bignor Roman Villa; 25 minutes' drive from Chichester
- Located in a dark sky reserve; August sunflower maze and picking patch
Sunset Tree Camping
Staplefield, West Sussex, England- Off-grid and eco-conscious family site in the Sussex countryside
- Half an hour’s drive from Ashdown Forest and Brighton
- Communal firepit and picnic tables; pubs a short walk away
Gumber Farm
Arundel, West Sussex, England- Peaceful site on a working sheep farm in the South Downs National Park
- Bignor Roman Villa 25 minutes’ drive; Bognor Regis 35 minutes
- No access by vehicles, only on foot or by bike; communal kitchen
Hundred Acres Camping
Compton, West Sussex, England- Back to basics site with uninterrupted views over the South Downs
- A 25-minute drive from Chichester; half an hour from Portsmouth
- Direct access to footpaths; walking distance from the South Downs Way
Hundred Acres Camping Field
Compton, West Sussex, England- Simple South Downs campsite a mile from the village of Compton
- A 20-minute drive to Emsworth; Bognor Regis half an hour
- Natural-style grass tent pitches; well-behaved dogs welcome
Houghton Farm
Houghton, West Sussex, England- Simple rural campsite in a grassy West Sussex meadow
- A 15-minute walk from Amberley station; Arundel a 10-minute drive
- Direct access to the South Downs Way; river Arun a few minutes' walk
Under The Stars Camping at Chichester
Chichester, West Sussex, England- Peaceful family-friendly site on the outskirts of Chichester
- A 45-minute walk to the city centre; 15 minutes' drive to the beach
- Playing field, tennis and playground; centre selling food and drinks
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