South Downs Campsite

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  • Dog-friendly, family and rural site in the South Downs
  • Within easy reach of London and 40 minutes from the beach
  • Dog agility course on site and space for walks next door
Spectacular scenery in the South Downs National Park, within easy reach of London and the south coast... and so firmly dog friendly that's there's a dog agility course on site: give a thumbs-up and a pawprint of approval to South Downs Campsite. This site doesn’t just allow dogs, it actively welcomes them. No worries about where you’ll go for walkies around here – there’s a woodland area just behind the site where the canines can take their humanfolk off for a ramble. (A word of warning: there’s a rather enticing stream here, so you might do well to pack a spare towel.) Or you can get your exercise right there in the field by hitting the dog agility course. Never tried one before? Who knows – you may discover a potential champion (or at least have a fairly hilarious time not discovering one). Triumph or heroic failure, a welcome reward awaits you and your mutt at one of the local pubs – there’s a dog-friendly place in South Harting, a couple of minutes’ drive away, and the site owners have compiled a list of several others within a short drive. Back at base, guests can hire firepits or light up campfires for cosy evenings and cooking. Washing-up facilities are on site for plates that weren’t quite licked clean by the dogs; showers and toilets are also provided for guests.

Campground type

Tent sites 30
Opens

Languages spoken

British Sign Language (BSL)

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Features

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 Car parking by site/unit 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

Hikers’ paradise Spectacular scenery

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

Type

Medium (26-50 sites)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Location

South Downs Campsite

South Harting

Petersfield

Hampshire

England

GU31 5RG

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

50.97599°N
-0.90816°W

Nearest transport

Bus
2.2 mi Dragon Street
2.2 mi Dragon Street
5.8 mi Precinct
Rail
2.6 mi Petersfield Rail Station
4.7 mi Liss Rail Station
6.2 mi Rowlands Castle Rail Station
Ferry
11.4 mi Bosham Hoe Ferry Landing
11.8 mi West Itchenor Ferry Landing
13.4 mi Hayling Island Ferry Landing
Airport
19.8 mi Southampton Airport
28.7 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

You’re in the middle of the South Downs National Park here, and that means lots of places to get out for scenic walks – perhaps try the nature reserves at Kingley Vale or Butser Hill, or hit the South Downs Way, which is around a 20-minute walk from the site. Having brought your doggie pal along on hols, you’ll not be wanting to leave them on their own while you gallivant around, so the folks on site have compiled a list of dog-friendly days out nearby. Among them are Arundel Castle, the Weald & Downland Living Museum, the ruins of Cowdray Castle and the gorgeous West Dean Gardens. For a blast of sea air, take the 40-minute drive to West Wittering; the East Head area of the beach is open to paddling dogs all year round.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Eastoke 13.7 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Beachlands Central 13.8 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
West Wittering 13.8 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Beachlands West 13.9 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Eastney 14.5 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Uppark House and Garden 1.9 mi

West Dean Gardens 7.5 mi

Weald & Downland Open Air Museum 8.1 mi

Goodwood House 10.2 mi

Fishbourne Roman Palace 10.5 mi

National Trust

Uppark House and Garden 1.8 mi

Hinton Ampner 11.5 mi

Hindhead Commons and The Devil's Punch Bowl Caf� 12.2 mi

Petworth House and Park 13 mi

Oakhurst Cottage 16.4 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

South Harting - West Harting Down - Torberry Hill 1.2 mi

Buriton - War Down - Buriton 1.7 mi

Buriton - Chalton - Buriton 1.7 mi

Harting - Hooksway 2 mi

UPPARK 2.2 mi

Local events

  • Goodwood Festival of Speed (Thursday, July 10, 2025 – Thursday, July 10, 2025)

    Chichester, England 10.3 mi

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

    Arundel, England 17.5 mi

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

    Farnborough, England 21.3 mi

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

    Basingstoke, England 22.6 mi

  • Isle of Wight Festival (Thursday, June 19, 2025 – Thursday, June 19, 2025)

    Newport, England 25.1 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.

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  • Does South Downs Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is South Downs Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
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