Tent Campsites in Essex
6 bookable campsites with tent pitches within 15 miles of Essex Sorted by distance
- Favourite
Novoli Farm
Chelmsford, Essex, England- Peaceful country location, within easy reach of London
- A 10-minute drive to Maldon; 15 minutes to RHS Garden Hyde Hall
- A 10-minute walk from a historic pub and wine tasting 200 metres away
- Favourite
The Star Inn Caravan Park
Southminster, Essex, England- Peaceful adults-only site two miles from the River Blackwater
- Dengie National Nature Reserve 15 minutes’ drive; Maldon 20 minutes
- Attached to a traditional country pub that serves food and drinks
- Favourite
Barleylands
Billericay, Essex, England- Dog-friendly campsite in the grounds of a popular farm park
- Between Billericay and Basildon; easily accessible by public transport
- Restaurant, tea rooms, farm shop and kids' attractions
- Favourite
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
- Four fishing lakes throughout the farm; firewood and charcoal for sale
- Favourite
Peace Place Pilgrim Bivouac
Southminster, Essex, England- Wild camping on a small organic farm on Essex’s Dengie Peninsula
- Saltmarsh Coast and Bradwelll beach half an hour’s walk away
- Bike hire available on site and barbecue provided
- Favourite
Stocks Farm Camping
Braintree, Essex, England- Dog-friendly, off-grid camping in the peaceful village of Rayne, Essex
- The Discovery Centre five minutes’ drive; Colchester Zoo 25 minutes
- Eggs and veg sold on site; pubs and restaurants 10 minutes’ walk
- Favourite
Space of Mind Camping
Maldon, Essex, England- Unique rustic riverside woodlland site.
- Peaceful and relaxing
- Favourite
Blackbarn Farm
Maldon, Essex, England - Favourite
The Huntsman and Hounds
Althorne, Essex, England - Favourite
Bridge Field
Chelmsford, Essex, England- Spacious basic pitches just outside the Essex village of Sandon
- A 10-minute drive from Chelmsford and 15 minutes from Maldon
- Close to the A12; 10 minutes' walk to the nearest pub
- Favourite
Osea Leisure Park
Maldon, Essex, England- Award-winning nature site family run since 1933
- Less than ten miles from Colchester Zoo
- Restaurant and bar with play area and large screen TV
- Favourite
Steeple Bay Holiday Park
Southminster, Essex, England- Secluded site an hour from London
- Busy programme of family activities and entertainment in high season
- Fishing spots, pool, playground, amusement arcade, café and bar
- Favourite
Stuarts Wood
Stock, Essex, England- Nearly wild site in an oak woodland on a working country farm
- Five-minute drive to Stock and 10 minutes to Hanningfield’s bird hide
- Campfires allowed; 35 minutes from Southend-on-Sea beaches
- Favourite
Wyburns Farm Caravan and Camping Site
Rayleigh, Essex, England - Favourite
Riverside Village Holiday Park
Rochford, Essex, England - Favourite
Boro Waters Caravan and Camping Park
Southminster, Essex, England - Favourite
Waterside Holiday Park
Southminster, Essex, England- Landscaped family park on the edge of St Lawrence Bay
- Mersea Island views and rural setting
- Spa pool, sauna, kids' clubs, pool and tavern
- Favourite
Silver Road Caravan Park
Burnham On Crouch, Essex, England - Favourite
Little Leigh’s Campsite
Chelmsford, Essex, England- Simple but well-maintained Essex pitches in Little Leighs
- A 20-minute drive to Chelmsford or Stansted Airport
- Barbecue area on site; village shop and pub five minutes' drive
- Favourite
The Hare and Hounds
Colchester, Essex, England- Family-centric camping paddock at a country pub near Colchester, Essex
- Five minutes’ drive to Colchester Zoo; 20 minutes to West Mersea beach
- Bar and restaurant adjoining the site; shops 10 minutes’ drive
Narrow your tent pitch search to:
Heybridge
Little Baddow
Maldon
Althorne
Chelmsford
Witham
Burnham On Crouch
Hockley
Hullbridge
Rochford
Southminster
St Lawrence Bay
West Hanningfield
West Mersea
Battlesbridge
Benfleet
Braintree
Brightlingsea
Canvey Island
Colchester
Rayleigh
Southend-on-Sea
Stock
St Osyth
West Bergholt
Wickford
Billericay
Gosfield
Halstead
Ingatestone
Beaumont-cum-Moze
Brentwood
Broxted
Clacton-on-Sea
Dedham
Dunmow
East Tilbury
Elsenham
Finchingfield
Dedham Vale
Helions Bumpstead
Lambourne End
Little Clacton
Ongar
Romford
Takeley
Thorpe Le Soken