Nearly wild camping in Colchester, England
3 bookable campgrounds within 15 miles of Colchester
All distances are calculated "as the crow flies".
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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
Peace Place Pilgrim Bivouac
Southminster, Essex, England- Stay on a small agro-forestry project on Essex’s Dengie Peninsula
- Saltmarsh Coast and Bradwelll beach half an hour’s walk away
- Bike hire and barbecue available on site, along with eggs and bread
Nether Hall Farm
Ipswich, Suffolk, England- Peaceful camping with views of the river Stour in coastal Suffolk
- Alton Water Sports Centre and Suffolk Ski Centre 15 minutes’ drive
- Small, off-grid site with direct access to Harkstead river beach
Great Holland Campsite
Frinton-on-Sea, Essex, England- Off-grid family campsite five minutes’ drive from Frinton-on-Sea
- Walton-on-the-Naze and Clacton-on-Sea both 15 minutes’ drive
- Grass pitches with kids’ entertainment, fire shows and pop-up bar
Wild Camping at Lawrences Farm
Halstead, Essex, England- Off-grid site on a small family farm at Castle Hedingham in Essex
- Colne Valley Railway five minutes’ drive; Lavenham 25 minutes
- Dog-friendly with access to footpaths; pub and shop 15 minutes’ walk
Woodhouse Farm
Colchester, Essex, England- Rural camping on a working cattle and arable farm in Essex
- Five minutes' drive to the edge of Dedham Vale; Colchester 10 minutes
- On the Essex Way walking route; animal visits with the farmer
Feather Down Country Retreats (Layer Marney Tower)
Colchester, Essex, EnglandWeylands Farm
Thorington Street, Suffolk, England- Peaceful site on a working family farm for a back-to-basics break
- In the protected Dedham Vale area, a 25-minute drive from Colchester
- A 10-minute drive from Dedham for rowing a boat on the River Stour
Little Ropers Woodland Camping
Sudbury, Suffolk, England- Working farm with llamas and cattle, 15 minutes from Sudbury
- Wild camping among spectacular scenery
- Five minutes' walk from a nature reserve
Harbour Lodge
St Osyth, Essex, England- Adults-only waterside site on the edge of a peaceful Essex village
- A mile and a half from the coast; 25 minutes' drive from Colchester
- Direct access to a lake; 10 minutes' walk from pubs and takeaways
Coastal Park Camping
Southminster, Essex, England- Secluded site at Othona Community, close to Dengie Peninsula beaches
- A 30-minute drive from Maldon; Bradwell-on-Sea 10 minutes
- Woodlands to roam and direct access to the beach for birdwatching
West Road Camping
Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, England- Simple but secure wild-style camping just outside Clacton-on-Sea
- Beach 20 minutes' walk away; adventure farm park next door
- Dog-friendly site surrounded by a 7-foot fence for safety
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