Spectacular scenery: Campgrounds in Essex
8 bookable campgrounds in Essex
All distances are calculated "as the crow flies".
Colchester Country Park
Colchester, Essex, England- Well-maintained park within walking distance of ancient Colchester
- Easy access to London, East Anglia, Suffolk and Essex
- Three facility blocks: never queue for the toilet or shower
Daisy Mays Farm
Elsenham, Essex, England- Farm site with a petting zoo 15 minutes’ drive from Bishop’s Stortford
- A 30-minute drive to IWM Duxford, and 40 minutes to Colchester Zoo
- Off-grid camping with a playground and animal encounters on site
Colemans Cottage Fishery
Witham, Essex, England- Peaceful rural site a mile and a half from the village of Witham
- Five fishing lakes with 100+ pegs and carp up to 22lb
- Tackle shop; licensed bar-restaurant on site open on select days/times
Waldegraves Holiday and Leisure Park
Colchester, Essex, England- Family-friendly site on Mersea Island with beach access
- Plenty of activities in the park and nearby area
- Heated swimming pool, fishing lake and restaurant on site
Rockinghams Farm
Colchester, Essex, England- Simple and secluded site on a working farm close to the A12
- A 20-minute drive from Colchester or Mersea Island
- Fishing lake on farm; firewood and charcoal for sale
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Woodchests Glamping
Halstead, Essex, England- Luxury safari tents five minutes’ drive from Pebmarsh in rural Essex
- Colchester Zoo 25 minutes; Tiptree Jam Museum half an hour
- Well-equipped kitchen corners, open-plan living space and barbecues
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Readers Field Glamping
Saffron Walden, Essex, England- Well-equipped bell tents 15 minutes’ drive from Saffron Walden
- Audley End House and Gardens 20 minutes’ drive; Cambridge 40 minutes
- Firepit and kitchen kit provided; pub 15 minutes' walk across a field
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
Debden House Campsite
Loughton, Essex, England- Spacious 50-acre Essex campsite bordered by Epping Forest
- Three golf courses within 10 minutes' drive; Lee Valley 15 minutes
- Half an hour's walk from the London Underground (Central Line)
Debden Park
Saffron Walden, Essex, England- Adults-only site surrounded by 30 acres of peaceful parkland
- A 10-minute drive to Audley End House and Gardens; Cambridge 35 mins
- Within walking distance of village pubs, farm shops and cafés
Peace Place Pilgrim Bivouac
Southminster, Essex, England- Wild camping on a small organic farm on Essex’s Dengie Peninsula
- Saltmarsh Coast and Bradwelll beach half an hour’s walk away
- Bike hire available on site and barbecue provided
Finchingfield Camping
Finchingfield, Essex, England- Eco-friendly, off-grid site on a working lavender farm
- A 25-minute drive from Audley End; an hour's drive from London
- Pitches cut into a wildflower meadow; a mile from Finchingfield's pubs
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Whitehouse Farm Campsite
Chelmsford, Essex, England- Pop-up site for guests aged over 25 and families in Essex countryside
- Free kids’ zorbing on site; Tropical Wings Zoo 10 minutes’ drive
- Free live music and crafting activities for Essex Farm Family Festival
Eastland Meadows Country Park
Southminster, Essex, EnglandSpace of Mind Camping
Maldon, Essex, England- Unique rustic riverside woodlland site.
- Peaceful and relaxing
Osea Leisure Park
Maldon, Essex, England- Award-winning nature site family run since 1933
- Less than ten miles from Colchester Zoo
- Restaurant and bar with play area and large screen TV
Scotties Farm
Colchester, Essex, England- A peacful and modern yurt located on a farm in Essex
Willows Rustic Camping and Caravanning
Loughton, Essex, England
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