Dog Friendly Tent Campsites in Brightlingsea, Essex
10 bookable campsites with tent pitches within 15 miles of Brightlingsea
All distances are calculated "as the crow flies".
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Brightlingsea Touring Park
Colchester, Essex, England- Well-maintained site in Brightlingsea, on the Essex Sunshine Coast
- Howlands Marsh 25 minutes’ drive; Colchester Castle half an hour
- Electric and water hookups and launderette; well-behaved dogs welcome
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Mersea Island Holiday Park
Colchester, Essex, England- Dog-friendly site with beach access on the Blackwater Estuary, Essex
- Colchester half an hour’s drive; Curve Water Sports 45 minutes
- Playground and indoor pool; restaurant and bar; evening entertainment
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Great Holland Campsite
Frinton-on-Sea, Essex, England- Off-grid family campsite five minutes’ drive from Frinton-on-Sea
- Walton-on-the-Naze and Clacton-on-Sea both 15 minutes’ drive
- Grass pitches with kids’ entertainment, fire shows and pop-up bar
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Colchester Country Park
Colchester, Essex, England- Well-maintained park within walking distance of ancient Colchester
- Easy access to London, East Anglia, Suffolk and Essex
- Three facility blocks: never queue for the toilet or shower
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Strangers Holiday Park
Bradfield, Essex, England- Peaceful and secure gated touring park in Bradfield village, Essex
- Colchester Castle 25 minutes’ drive; Wrabness Foreshore 10 minutes
- Dog-friendly pitches with electric hook-ups, showers and beer garden
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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
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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
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West Road Camping
Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, England- Simple but secure wild-style camping just outside Clacton-on-Sea
- Beach 20 minutes' walk away; adventure farm park next door
- Dog-friendly site surrounded by a 7-foot fence for safety
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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
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Rushbanks Farm Caravan and Camping Site
Sudbury, Suffolk, England- On the banks of the River Stour in Dedham Vale
- Excellent for boaters and canoeists: canoe hire and launching stations
- Very quiet site with friendly family atmosphere
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Orchards Holiday Park
St Osyth, Essex, England - Favourite
The Pretty Thing
St Osyth, Essex, England- Family-friendly and peaceful park on an acre of lush green land
- Clacton-on-Sea within 15 minutes; half an hour to centre of Colchester
- Within easy reach of beer and cider festivals, and the Clacton Airshow
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Martello Beach Holiday Park
Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, England- Direct access to seven miles of beach on the Essex coast
- Indoor and outdoor swimming pool, sports court and kids' club
- Lively restaurant and bar with takeaway and entertainment
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Homestead Lake Park
Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, England - Favourite
Coastal Park Camping
Southminster, Essex, England- Secluded site at Othona Community, close to Dengie Peninsula beaches
- A 30-minute drive from Maldon; Bradwell-on-Sea 10 minutes
- Woodlands to roam and direct access to the beach for birdwatching
