Tent Campsites in West Sussex

Little Rock Cottage Camping and Glamping

• Scenic three-acre site for peaceful escapes in the South Downs
• A 20-minute drive to the south coast; 40 minutes to Brighton
• A few minutes' walk from a waterfall and a mile from Storrington

Forest Garden Shovelstrode

• A magical woodland eco-retreat nestled on the edge of Ashdown Forest
• A place to escape, unwind, and soak up the forest atmosphere

New Wharf Campsite

• Spacious, dog-friendly farm park far from busy roads
• A 15-minute drive from Shoreham-by-Sea beach; Brighton 30 minutes
• Direct river access; on-site kayak, canoe and paddleboard hire

Merrion Farm

• Quiet, family-friendly site on a working dairy farm
• Half an hour's drive from Arundel Castle or Worthing beach
• Half a mile from Downs Link National Trail; fishing by arrangement

Newbarn Lakes Camping

• Well-maintained, nature-rich site with fishing lakes
• A 15-minute drive from Chichester and 20 from West Wittering beach
• On the edge of a farm with access to South Downs walking trails

Max's Garden

• Family-friendly naturist site in the South Downs National Park
• Five-minute drive to Wiston Estate Vineyard and 20 minutes to Worthing
• Indoor heated swimming pool, sauna, hot tub and chill-out area on site

Hundred Acres Camping

• Back to basics site with uninterrupted views over the South Downs
• A 25-minute drive from Chichester; half an hour from Portsmouth
• Direct access to footpaths; walking distance from the South Downs Way

Chanctonbury View Wild Camping at Gallops Farm

• Peaceful family-oriented campsite on a farm with South Downs views
• A 15-minute drive to Worthing; 10 minutes’ walk to the South Downs Way
• No-frills pitches with outdoor showers; fires allowed in firepits

Sumners Ponds Fishery and Campsite

• Campsite and fishery set on a secluded working farm in West Sussex
• Footpaths and cycle trails in and around the site
• Restaurant and bar on the side of the Sumners Lake

Ham Camping

• Simple pitches on the edge of the village of Hassocks
• A 20-minute drive/train to Brighton; South Downs walks from site
• Good site for car-free travel: train station 10 minutes' walk away

Berry Camping

• Peaceful family-run farm site 15 minutes' drive from Chichester
• West Wittering and Medmerry beaches within walking/cycling distance
• Farm eggs and fresh produce for sale; communal campfire area

Blacklands Farm

Truleigh Hill Youth Hostel

• Camping on the South Downs Way, with use of all Hostel Facilities.

Popcorn Camping Horsham

• No-frills site with spacious pitches and views over the High Weald
• A 35-minute drive to South Downs National Park; Horsham five minutes
• Secluded camping field with shower block and overnight quiet time

Red House Farm Camping Site

Densworth Farm Camping

• Dog-friendly farm site just outside the South Downs National Park
• A five-minute drive from Chichester; 20 minutes from beaches
• Locally-produced honey sold on site; 15 minutes' walk from a pub

Selden Farm Campsite

• Stunningly scenic site in South Downs National Park
• Worthing, Arundel Castle and sandy beaches within 15 minutes
• Back-to-basics paradise for ramblers, hikers and bikers

Yamp Camp Bluebell

• Sheltered back to basics pitches near the village of Horsted Keynes
• Ashdown Forest and Ouse Valley Viaduct 10 minutes' drive away
• A short walk from the Bluebell Railway station and village pubs

Yamp Camp Kitts

• Back to basics site in scenic South Downs countryside
• A 10-minute drive from Haywards Heath and 40 minutes from Brighton
• Dog-friendly, with a play area and plenty of paths to follow on walks

Castle Copse

• Back-to-basics meadow camping in the South Downs National Park, Surrey
• A 30-minute drive to Birdland, Farnham Maltings and Petworth House
• Grass pitches with access to walks on site; pubs a 10-minute drive