Birdwatching: Tent Campsites in Lewes, East Sussex
20 bookable campsites with tent pitches within 15 miles of Lewes
All distances are calculated "as the crow flies".
New 9.5Lovebrook
Lewes, East Sussex, England- Peaceful back to basics site in a scenic South Downs village
- Around a 10-minute walk from the South Downs Way; country pub nearby
- Woodfired sauna and cold plunge pool for an additional fee
New 9.2Stud Farm
Lewes, East Sussex, England- Peaceful back-to-basics rural site in the village of Telscombe
- Just off the South Downs Way and 30 minutes' walk to the beach
- Organic meat and free-range eggs available to buy from the farm
New 9.3Tomkins Farm
North Chailey, East Sussex, England- Dog-friendly East Sussex farm site with alpacas, sheep and camels
- A 15-minute drive from Barcombe Mills and half an hour from Brighton
- Firepits provided; several pubs within walking distance; trails nearby
New 9.6Earth Camp
North Chailey, East Sussex, England- Eco-friendly, family-run East Sussex site on the edge of a woodland
- Massages and reiki available on site, with yoga classes every Saturday
- Compost toilets and hot showers; firepits and outdoor games provided
New 8.3Ditchling Camping
Hassocks, West Sussex, England- Dog-friendly site in the peaceful South Downs National Park
- A 25-minute drive from Brighton; 15 minutes to Devil’s Dyke
- Adventure trail, swing tree and places for den making on site
New Opens 1 June 2026 9.7Oakfield Farm Campsite
Hailsham, East Sussex, England- Back to basics farm site under the South Downs
- Spotless facilities including a shower and toilet block added in 2019
- Catering van with local produce freshly cooked for you
New 9.7Ouse Meadow Campsite
Lewes, East Sussex, England- Almost-wild camping on the banks of the Ouse river by Sheffield Park
- Bluebell Railway station over the road; Ashdown Forest 10 mins' drive
- Rope swings, hammocks and play area; firepits for hire on site
New 8.9Wolstonbury Dreaming
Hassocks, West Sussex, England- Small eco-campsite 15 minutes’ walk from the South Downs Way
- A 15-minute drive from Brighton and half an hour from Glyndebourne
- Off-grid site power by solar panels; pub 15 minutes’ walk
New 9.4Kitts Campsite
Haywards Heath, West Sussex, England- Peaceful family-friendly site set in ancient West Sussex woodland
- Sheffield Park five minutes’ drive; Millennium Seed Bank 20 minutes
- Firepits available; solar-powered showers; well-behaved dogs welcome
New 9.3Dernwood Farm Wild Camping
Heathfield, East Sussex, England- Wild-style camping at a farm 10 minutes' drive from Heathfield
- Near Cuckoo Trail cycle path; 25 mins' drive to Herstmonceux Castle
- Shop on site for farm-reared meat; firepits to hire
New 9.1Bramley 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
New 9.3Horam Manor Country Park
Heathfield, East Sussex, England- Peaceful family-run park on manor estate with fishing and horse riding
- Cuckoo Trail walking and cycling two minutes' drive away
- Additional toilet block with disabled room and underfloor heating
New 8.8Peel House Farm
Polegate, East Sussex, England- Small family-run East Sussex site between Hailsham and Polegate
- Eastbourne, Drusillas Park and South Downs within 15 minutes' drive
- Access to Cuckoo Trail via footpath; walk/bike on paths to the towns
New 9.2Hurstwood Farm
High Hurstwood, East Sussex, England- Peaceful Sussex site in the grounds of an 80-acre equestrian centre
- In High Weald, 15 minutes' drive from Crowborough and 30 from Lewes
- Firepits for hire; popular pub half a mile away
New 9.9Deaks Acres
Haywards Heath, West Sussex, England- Quiet family-friendly site on a smallholding in the High Weald
- Ardingly Reservoir 15 minutes’ drive; Brighton half an hour
- Firepits, communal kitchen and picnic benches; freshly laid eggs sold
New 9.6Idle 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
New 9.2Sheherezade Fruit Farm
Rushlake Green, East Sussex, England- Family-friendly farm site in the High Weald with lake and woodlands
- A 35-minute drive to Eastbourne and Hastings; 50 minutes to Brighton
- Communal fridge and launderette on site; pub 15 minutes' walk
New 9.3Hook Farm
Haywards Heath, West Sussex, England- Quiet site in the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
- In the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
- On 20 acres of grassland dotted with woodland copses
New 9.4The Barn Caravan Park
Lancing, West Sussex, England- Peaceful site seven miles from Brighton and half a mile from trains
- Carefully maintained to avoid overcrowding
- Picnic tables, small café/bar and play area on site
New 8.6Beechenwood Farm
Crowborough, East Sussex, England- Peaceful pitches on a working farm just on the edge of Crowborough
- A 15-minute drive from Royal Tunbridge Wells and Pooh Sticks Bridge
- Close to Ashdown Forest walks; horse riding available on the farm
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