Campgrounds near a lake or mountain in South East England
20 bookable campgrounds in South East England
All distances are calculated "as the crow flies".
Avon Tyrrell Outdoor Activity Centre and Campsite
Bransgore, Hampshire, England- Peaceful site surrounded by lakes, on the edge of the New Forest
- Bookable activities including high ropes, climbing and abseiling
- Play area, table tennis, café and shop; toilet blocks with hot showers
Sandwich Lakes
Sandwich, Kent, England- Quiet site in the grounds of a coarse fishery a mile from Sandwich
- A 25-minute drive from Canterbury; 15 to Howletts Wild Animal Park
- Seven well-stocked fishing lakes and an on-site café
Fishery Creek Touring Park
Hayling Island, Hampshire, England- Well-equipped Hayling Island site on the banks of a tidal creek
- Beach a short walk away; drive to Portsmouth in 20 minutes
- Private slipway for swims, watersports and fishing; café-bar
Cottington Lakes
Deal, Kent, England- Peaceful pitches 10 minutes’ drive from Deal, in the Kent countryside
- Sandwich 10 minutes’ drive; Howletts Wild Animal Park 25 minutes
- On-site café; fishing (additional fee); designated footpaths
Andark Lake
Southampton, Hampshire, England- Peaceful site near the River Hamble: two pubs within walking distance
- Six miles from Southampton and 12 from Portsmouth's ferry terminal
- Set in scuba diving and open-water swimming lake grounds
Bramley Park Camping
Polegate, East Sussex, England- Eco-conscious green field site in the South Downs National Park
- Eastbourne 15 minutes’ drive; Pevensey 20 minutes; Brighton 45 minutes
- Showers, toilets and food truck on site; pubs a short drive away
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Sopley Lake Camping
Bransgore, Hampshire, England- Lakeside pop-up site edging the New Forest National Park in Hampshire
- Bournemouth 15 minutes’ drive; Bolderwood Deer Sanctuary 25 minutes
- Working farm with a shop and bakery; pick your own fruit and veg
Wylands Farm
Battle, East Sussex, England- Stays at a first-rate angling centre five minutes’ drive from Battle
- A 15-minute drive to Bexhill-on-Sea; 20 minutes to Hastings
- Eight fishing lakes, tackle shop and café on site
Idle Hours Owlsbury Park
Crowborough, East Sussex, England- Wildlife-packed park with foxes, deer and badgers
- Coarse fishing ponds stocked with carp, roach, tench and perch
- Shops, pubs and eateries within a mile
Wild Combe Camping
Midhurst, West Sussex, England- Small, dog-friendly South Downs National Park site with two reservoirs
- A five-minute drive to the South Downs Way and paddleboarding on site
- Logs available for firepits and a pub five minutes’ walk away
Wimbish Hall Cabins
Saffron Walden, Essex, England- Luxury log cabins on an Essex farm 10 mins’ drive from Saffron Walden
- Cambridge 40 minutes’ drive; Audley End Miniature Train 15 minutes
- Private hot tubs and decking; laundry cabin; lake views and livestock
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Wight Classic Camping
Newport, Isle Of Wight, England- Family-sized safari tents in a private woodland on a working farm
- Osborne and Isle of Wight Steam Railway both 20 minutes' drive
- Woodburner, kitchen, barbecue and private bathroom for each tent
Gosfield Lake Resort
Halstead, Essex, England- Family-run Essex site on the banks of a 68-acre lake
- Playground and picnic areas on site, plus waterside café
- Five minutes' drive from the village and pubs of Halstead
Ashdown Forest Riding Centre
Crowborough, East Sussex, England- Cosy log cabins in a forest setting on a Sussex farm near Crowborough
- A 20-minute drive to Royal Tunbridge Wells; 45 minutes to Brighton
- Woodland walks and riding on site; pubs and shops a 10-minute drive
The Holmsted Himalayas
Haywards Heath, West Sussex, England- Bell tent glamping in the Ouse Valley, with great views and sunsets
- Nymans and Leonardslee Gardens within 10 minutes' drive
- Swimming pond on site, plus firepit for each tent
The Firs Fishery and Campsite
Shadoxhurst, Kent, England- Quiet, well-maintained adults-only site in Shadoxhurst
- A 30-minute drive from Dungeness, Rye and Winchelsea
- Well-stocked on-site fishing lake with roach, rudd and perch
Furnace Brook Farm and Fishery
Hailsham, East Sussex, England- Adults-only site overlooking a peaceful five-acre lake
- In the High Weald National Landscape; 30 minutes' drive to Eastbourne
- In a wildlife haven with a craft brewery on site
Dairymeade Farm Glamping
Dunmow, Essex, England- Peaceful bell tent with a private field in the Essex countryside
- A 20-minute drive from London Stansted Airport; 45 minutes from London
- Scenic and off-grid setting on a farm with three lakes; 28 acres
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Pittlands Lakes Certificated Location
Tonbridge, Kent, England- Pitches for CAMC members, 15 minutes' drive from Bewl Water
- Well-maintained grounds near the High Weald National Landscape
- Bar and restaurant with homemade food; fishing for an additional fee
Lower Gate Glamping
Battle, East Sussex, England- Luxury bell tents at an East Sussex family farm a mile from Battle
- A 20-minute drive to historic Hastings; 25 minutes to Rye
- Private bathroom and firepit for each tent; breakfast hampers to order