Clarefield Copse Wild Camping

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Visitor image of the beautiful South Downs views
Visitor image of the beautiful south downs views
Lots of space
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View from out pitch
Lots of space
Walkers paradise
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Quiet field site
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Lots of space
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View from out pitch

  • Spacious back to basics site in the South Downs National Park
  • Within half an hour's drive of Chichester and Portsmouth
  • Next to woodland with fab views; half an hour's walk from local pub
A secluded, simple site in the middle of the South Downs National Park? Splendid. Those who look for space and fine views while on a rural break should consider a stay at Clarefield Copse Wild Camping, in a quiet corner of Hampshire 15 minutes’ drive from Petersfield. As you might expect from a spot inside a national park, the views from here are pretty fab – as is the amount of space around the place from which to admire them. The owners have kept things low key so as not to interfere with their natural surrounds, simply installing a shower and toilets (regularly cleaned) and a drinking water supply, leaving plenty of open space to play games, light a barbie and construct a campfire. Bike rides and walks are top activities around these parts – start by taking a wander by the lake next to the site or on local footpaths, or, just maybe, strolling to the nearest pub in half an hour or so. Many a mile of trail runs through the national park, and there’s much more strolling to be done in nearby National Trust properties or on day trips to Chichester and Portsmouth (both half an hour away by car).

Campground type

Tent sites 18
Open now
Opens May 16
Please note
  • Group bookings of 4 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • Single-sex bookings of 4 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Bookings must not be for more than 15 consecutive nights.
  • No cars/motorcycles at the site. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
  • Reception is unmanned after 7 p.m.. Please inform the park while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time so that the team can provide information about your unit/site.
  • Swimming in the lake is not allowed.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, May 16 to

Reviews

8.8

Overall rating from 181 Pitchup.com customers

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Wild camping

90% would recommend this campground to a friend

87% would stay here again

What customers say

This campsite offers a peaceful, spacious, natural "wild camping" experience. Generous pitches, beautiful countryside, and fire pits with available firewood are highlights. Facilities are basic but clean. Some noted road roughness and could use better toilet maintenance/lighting. Many want to return.

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Absolutely amazing campsite if you’re looking for peace and a wild, natural…

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Anonymous

Primitive grass and earth tent campsite

Liked Absolutely amazing campsite if you’re looking for peace and a wild, natural setting. The pitches are well spaced giving you plenty of privacy and there are lots of beautiful nature walks in the surrounding area. The facilities were clean and had everything we needed – toilets, a hot shower, and washing-up areas.
Each pitch comes with an old wheel as a fire pit, and kindling is available to buy on-site – a lovely touch for nature lovers. At night, we could hear owls calling, and the sunrise in the morning was truly magical.
Would definitely recommend this spot to anyone looking to reconnect with nature in a quiet, rustic setting.

Disliked Nothing

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Very nice quiet area, the sites are nice and flat and spaced…

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Lauren K.

Primitive grass and earth tent campsite

Liked Very nice quiet area, the sites are nice and flat and spaced well apart, and the facilities are everything you need, including firewood to purchase for the fire pits

Disliked It was hot so I had a nice cold shower which I liked, but my partner said he had trouble getting the shower to stay warm so maybe don’t expect very hot water. Not so much a dislike as just a note

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Great site - lots of space - nice fire pits!…

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Anonymous

Primitive grass and earth tent campsite

Liked Great site - lots of space - nice fire pits!

Recommend to friends Visit again

This is the second time I’ve stayed here and I love how…

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Sam P.

Primitive grass and earth tent campsite

Liked This is the second time I’ve stayed here and I love how spaced out and quiet the pitches are. For a wild campsite, it is great and yet get a lot. There is one corrugated metal shower hooked up to the water supply with an LPG water heater, three toilets and washing up sinks. You also get a fire pit by your pitch.

Disliked Nothing!

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Nice clean and quiet campsite. Toilets etc all good. Logs available to…

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Rob D.

Primitive grass and earth tent campsite

Liked Nice clean and quiet campsite. Toilets etc all good. Logs available to buy for your fire and fire pits on each tent pitch. Second time coming and will defo come again. Kids loved the swing in the field.

Disliked Nothing

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Beautiful peaceful location, huge pitches, massive gaps between pitches, great woodland walks,…

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Howard C.

Primitive grass and earth tent campsite

Liked Beautiful peaceful location, huge pitches, massive gaps between pitches, great woodland walks, beautiful walkable (30min) pub in Elsted.
No wifi but good 4g phone signal.

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Not the site for you if you like/need lots of facilities.

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George W.

Primitive grass and earth tent campsite

Liked This was an amazingly beautiful site, with lovely open spaces for the kids to play and all pitches were well spaced out so they didn’t annoy anyone. Great idea to have an old tractor wheel for fires which we made use of.

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Excellent site, will 100% be returning

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Anonymous

Primitive grass and earth tent campsite

Liked Great location, friendly staff, clean facilities and so convenient with a fire pit on the pitch. First time at the campsite and we had a great time.

Disliked No comment, it was great

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Anonymous

Primitive grass and earth tent campsite

Liked Everythin

Recommend to friends Visit again

A great location for that wild camping feel.

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Rich R.

Primitive grass and earth tent campsite

Liked Wide open space with a few fields to choose from to pitch. Lots of fire pits dotted around but you can pitch anywhere. Very laid back feel. Perfect ground for tent pegs - no stones. The facilities are basic so check the photo's - you will know if this is your kind of site.

Disliked The grass was long when we stayed - a few paths mown in would have been good e.g. from the camping field to the toilet block.

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Features

Pop-up campground

Dogs allowed

Campfires allowed

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Forest Hikers’ paradise Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market

Type

Farm Pop-up campground Small (11-25 sites)

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby Mountain biking nearby

Location

Clarefield Copse Wild Camping

Clarefield Copse

Nyewood

Petersfield

Hampshire

England

GU31 5Jl

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

50.99007°N
0.84397°W

Nearest transport

Bus
4.1 mi Dragon Street
4.1 mi Dragon Street
8.5 mi Precinct
Rail
4.3 mi Liss Rail Station
4.4 mi Petersfield Rail Station
5.9 mi Liphook Rail Station
Ferry
12.3 mi Bosham Hoe Ferry Landing
12.7 mi West Itchenor Ferry Landing
15.6 mi Hayling Island Ferry Landing
Airport
22.7 mi Southampton Airport
26.5 mi Shoreham Brighton City Airport

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

Folk who’ve invested in a National Trust membership can surely get their money’s worth out of this area: aim for 18th-century Uppark House (10 minutes’ drive), wander around Woolbeding Gardens (10 minutes) and admire the art collection at Petworth House (half an hour) – tipped to be one of the finest in the NT’s possession. (Or try Hinton Ampner, Slindon Estate, Winkworth Arboretum…) There’s a whole load more history to see down by the coast, too. If it’s maritime times gone by that interest you, head to Portsmouth to potter around the historic dockyard and mosey around the Mary Rose Museum (or, for something more modern, sail up the Emirates Spinnaker Tower to see the sea from 170 metres up). Weald & Downland Living Museum (20 minutes) is a fab place for a glimpse into real life from days of yore. If you’re simply planning to fill your break with lots of rural rambles, perhaps it’s a wise idea to lay in supplies for a restorative drink upon your return? Langham Brewery (20 minutes) is worth a visit for a tour of the steam-powered brewery, and there are local vinos to pick up at Trotton Estate (10 minutes) and Upperton Vineyards (20 minutes).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
West Wittering 15.1 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Eastoke 15.4 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Beachlands Central 15.6 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Beachlands West 15.8 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Bracklesham Bay 15.8 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Uppark House and Garden 3.2 mi

West Dean Gardens 6.6 mi

Weald & Downland Open Air Museum 6.9 mi

Goodwood House 9.3 mi

Petworth House & Park 10.1 mi

National Trust

Uppark House and Garden 3.3 mi

Hindhead Commons and The Devil's Punch Bowl Caf� 9.8 mi

Petworth House and Park 10.1 mi

Oakhurst Cottage 13.7 mi

Hinton Ampner 13.8 mi

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

Elsted - Treyford and the Downs 1.3 mi

Elsted - Didling - Treyford - Elsted 1.4 mi

South Harting - West Harting Down - Torberry Hill 2.3 mi

Midhurst Area - Stedham - Trotton - Iping 2.5 mi

Harting - Hooksway 2.7 mi

Local events

  • Arundel Festival (Saturday, August 16, 2025 – Saturday, August 16, 2025)

    Arundel, England 15.7 mi

  • Farnborough International Airshow (Monday, July 20, 2026 – Monday, July 20, 2026)

    Farnborough, England 19.7 mi

  • CarFest (Friday, August 22, 2025 – Friday, August 22, 2025)

    Basingstoke, England 23.9 mi

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Nearest campgrounds

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Clarefield Copse Wild Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Clarefield Copse Wild Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Clarefield Copse Wild Camping? Folk who’ve invested in a National Trust membership can surely get their money’s worth out of this area: aim for 18th-century Uppark House (10 minutes’ drive), wander around Woolbeding Gardens (10 minutes) … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Clarefield Copse Wild Camping?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  Anytime –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  4 p.m.

    If the ground is wet please park away from the field to unload and use the wheelbarrows to cart your camping gear to your pitch.

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  • How much does it cost to stay at Clarefield Copse Wild Camping? From $38.02 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.