Tent Campsites for Backpackers in West Sussex
10 bookable campsites with tent pitches in West Sussex
The 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
Alison’s Woodpecker Camping Field
Littlehampton, West Sussex, England- Back to basics stays in a three-acre field enclosed by high hedges
- Littlehampton five minutes' drive and Bognor Regis 10 minutes
- A 20-minute stroll from dog-friendly Climping beach
Littleton Farm Campsite
Petworth, West Sussex, England- Working farm site in a valley on the South Downs Way
- In the South Downs National Park, a 20-minute drive from Chichester
- Café at the entrance to the farm; campfires allowed on site
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Kingfisher Campsite
East Grinstead, West Sussex, England- No-frills camping 10 minutes’ drive from East Grinstead in West Sussex
- Ashdown Forest 10 minutes’ drive, and Tulleys Farm 15 minutes
- Grass pitches at an outdoor centre; watersports on Weir Wood Reservoir
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
Ditchling 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
Sparright Farm
Pulborough, West Sussex, England- Adults-only wild camping on a farm in the South Downs National Park
- Storrington five minutes’ drive; Bignor Roman Villa 15 minutes
- Peaceful woodland setting; well-behaved dogs welcome
Gumber Farm
Arundel, West Sussex, England- Peaceful site on a working sheep farm in the South Downs National Park
- Bignor Roman Villa 25 minutes’ drive; Bognor Regis 35 minutes
- No access by vehicles, only on foot or by bike; communal kitchen
Little Thakeham Farm
Storrington, West Sussex, England- Almost-wild camping on a peaceful farm site near Storrington
- A 20-minute drive to the coast and Arundel Castle; 40 to Brighton
- A mile from South Downs National Park; pub 15 minutes' walk away
Bignor Farms Camping at Bignor Roman Villa
Pulborough, West Sussex, England- Family-run site on a 2000-acre working farm in the South Downs
- On the site of Bignor Roman Villa; 25 minutes' drive from Chichester
- Located in a dark sky reserve; August sunflower maze and picking patch
Oasis
Chichester, West Sussex, England- Tranquil semi wild location
Perching Manor Farm Wild Camping
Henfield, West Sussex, England- Dog-friendly wild camping site on a South Downs working farm
- A 15-minute drive from Shoreham-by-Sea; half an hour from Brighton
- Walking and cycle paths directly accessible from the site
Joanland Field
Horsham, West Sussex, England- Secluded wild camping just outside Warnham village in West Sussex
- South Downs National Park and Knepp Castle Estate a 20-minute drive
- Quiet and off-grid grass pitches within 20 minutes’ walk of a pub
Knepp Wildland Safaris and Camping
Horsham, West Sussex, England- Knepp – one of the largest re-wilding projects in lowland Europe
- Stay in one of our beautiful shepherd’s huts or luxurious tents
- Or simply pitch your own in our exclusive Wildland campsite
Southdown Way Caravan & Camping Park
Hassocks, West Sussex, EnglandWarren Valley Farm
Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex, England- Scenic family-friendly paddock pitches alongside the South Downs Way
- An hour's walk from Devil’s Dyke; 30 minutes' drive from Brighton
- Café on site; barbecues permitted; a short drive for shops and pubs
Truleigh Hill Youth Hostel
Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex, England- Camping on the South Downs Way, with use of all Hostel Facilities.
Yoghurt Rooms
East Grinstead, West Sussex, England
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