Lake and/or mountain: Campsites in South East England
20 bookable campsites 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
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
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
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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
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
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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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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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