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Campsites for surfing near Clacton-on-Sea
100% (6) • 34 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Clacton-on-Sea
Whitlingham Broad Campsite
1. Whitlingham Broad Campsite
98%
(164)
93km from Clacton-on-Sea · 72 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Laid-back camping and glamping a stone's throw from Norwich and at the gateway to the Norfolk Broads
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
from
£14
/ night
Dogwood Glamping
2. Dogwood Glamping
90%
(42)
102km from Clacton-on-Sea · 4 units
The luxury option to one of the Sussex High Weald's loveliest rural retreats
Showers
Campfires
Wifi
from
£95
/ night
Hickling Campsite
3. Hickling Campsite
99%
(118)
110km from Clacton-on-Sea · 31 units · Tents, Glamping
Tent camping and glamping within walking distance of Norfolk's largest broad and less than 10 minutes' drive from the beach
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£16
/ night
Archer’s Field
4. Archer’s Field
97%
(223)
117km from Clacton-on-Sea · 22 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Scenic, simple camping with North Norfolk's best sights on your doorstep
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
from
£26
/ night
Little Thakeham Farm
5. Little Thakeham Farm
97%
(57)
145km from Clacton-on-Sea · 15 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Almost wild camping in rural Sussex, with campfires, good footpaths and a pub within 15 minutes' walk
Pets
Campfires
Potable water
from
£30
/ night
Nelson Park Riding Centre
6. Nelson Park Riding Centre
93%
(7)
50km from Clacton-on-Sea · 3 units
Glamping with a view of the horses in Thanet's largest riding centre.
Showers
Campfires
Potable water
from
£100
/ night
Toad Hall Lodges
7. Toad Hall Lodges
100%
(2)
70km from Clacton-on-Sea · 5 units
Chic timber lodges for cosy couples near Southwold, handy for exploring East Suffolk's quiet coast and heathland
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from
£100
/ night
Sunnyside Campsite
8. Sunnyside Campsite
71km from Clacton-on-Sea · 1 unit
Easy camping on a small site in Suffolk
Showers
Campfires
Potable water
from
£70
/ night
Firs Glamping
9. Firs Glamping
72km from Clacton-on-Sea · 5 units
Our small site of 5 spacious bell tents is the perfect spot for a romantic couples retreat, or a relaxed family holiday in this unspoilt village, just 4 miles from the coastal town of Southwold. Nestled between the stunning nature spots of Dunwich, RSPB Minsmere and the Norfolk Broads, you couldn’t be better placed to explore the peaceful Suffolk countryside. Just throw open the doors of your bell tent to enjoy a beautiful view of the rolling fields, right from the comfort of your luxurious double bed and goose down duvet.
Showers
Campfires
Potable water
from
£95
/ night
Wyldewood Retreat
10. Wyldewood Retreat
100%
(9)
114km from Clacton-on-Sea · 1 unit
An exclusive-hire glamping site for six people in a Sussex woodland
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from
£650
/ night
Hunstanton Camping & Glamping
11. Hunstanton Camping & Glamping
78%
(29)
132km from Clacton-on-Sea · 110 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
🌅 Hunstanton Camping & Glamping with mYminiBreak: The Coastal Escape
Hunstanton Camping & Glamping offers a relaxed, back-to-basics coastal escape in Heacham, Norfolk. The site, a former dairy farm, maintains a peaceful, natural atmosphere, perfect for those looking to unplug.
🐾 Exceptionally Dog-Friendly Haven
The site is dog-friendly, welcoming companions in all accommodation types. Its best feature is the immediate access to the sea, being just a quick 2-minute walk from the vast sands of Heacham South Beach. Crucially, this beach operates with no year-round restrictions for dogs, offering unrestricted playtime.
🌊 Prime Location and Local Area
The site's unique west-facing position on the West Norfolk coast means guests witness spectacular sunsets directly over the sea—a daily, breathtaking ritual.
You are perfectly situated to explore North Norfolk:
Hunstanton: The nearby Victorian resort offers seaside fun and the famous striped cliffs of Old Hunstanton.
Nature & Walks: Enjoy direct access to the Norfolk Coast Path and close proximity to the Wild Ken Hill rewilding project and Sandringham Estate for extensive hiking and wildlife spotting.
Activities: The calm, shallow local waters are excellent for watersports like kayaking and paddleboarding.
🔥 Back-to-Basics Ethos and Core Facilities
The ethos of the site embraces a simple, "back-to-basics" camping philosophy.
Accommodation: Pitch your own tents, campervans, motorhomes, and caravans, or choose glamping in rustic Shepherd's Huts or spacious Bell Tents.
Campfires: Campfires and BBQs are encouraged and allowed, with private fire pits/braziers provided for glamping units, perfect for gatherings under the clear, dark Norfolk skies
Core Facilities: Essential amenities are clean and functional: shared toilet/shower blocks with hot water; designated washing-up station and access to fresh drinking water. Limited electric hook-ups are available for pitches upon request, though the emphasis is on a connected-to-nature experience. Wifi available.
This site offers an unforgettable escape, blending traditional outdoor life with coastal charm.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
from
£18
/ night
100% (6) • 34 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Clacton-on-Sea
Whitlingham Broad Campsite
1. Whitlingham Broad Campsite
98%
(164)
93km from Clacton-on-Sea · 72 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Laid-back camping and glamping a stone's throw from Norwich and at the gateway to the Norfolk Broads
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
from
£14
/ night
Dogwood Glamping
2. Dogwood Glamping
90%
(42)
102km from Clacton-on-Sea · 4 units
The luxury option to one of the Sussex High Weald's loveliest rural retreats
Showers
Campfires
Wifi
from
£95
/ night
Hickling Campsite
3. Hickling Campsite
99%
(118)
110km from Clacton-on-Sea · 31 units · Tents, Glamping
Tent camping and glamping within walking distance of Norfolk's largest broad and less than 10 minutes' drive from the beach
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£16
/ night
Archer’s Field
4. Archer’s Field
97%
(223)
117km from Clacton-on-Sea · 22 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Scenic, simple camping with North Norfolk's best sights on your doorstep
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
from
£26
/ night
Little Thakeham Farm
5. Little Thakeham Farm
97%
(57)
145km from Clacton-on-Sea · 15 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Almost wild camping in rural Sussex, with campfires, good footpaths and a pub within 15 minutes' walk
Pets
Campfires
Potable water
from
£30
/ night
Nelson Park Riding Centre
6. Nelson Park Riding Centre
93%
(7)
50km from Clacton-on-Sea · 3 units
Glamping with a view of the horses in Thanet's largest riding centre.
Showers
Campfires
Potable water
from
£100
/ night
Toad Hall Lodges
7. Toad Hall Lodges
100%
(2)
70km from Clacton-on-Sea · 5 units
Chic timber lodges for cosy couples near Southwold, handy for exploring East Suffolk's quiet coast and heathland
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from
£100
/ night
Sunnyside Campsite
8. Sunnyside Campsite
71km from Clacton-on-Sea · 1 unit
Easy camping on a small site in Suffolk
Showers
Campfires
Potable water
from
£70
/ night
Firs Glamping
9. Firs Glamping
72km from Clacton-on-Sea · 5 units
Our small site of 5 spacious bell tents is the perfect spot for a romantic couples retreat, or a relaxed family holiday in this unspoilt village, just 4 miles from the coastal town of Southwold. Nestled between the stunning nature spots of Dunwich, RSPB Minsmere and the Norfolk Broads, you couldn’t be better placed to explore the peaceful Suffolk countryside. Just throw open the doors of your bell tent to enjoy a beautiful view of the rolling fields, right from the comfort of your luxurious double bed and goose down duvet.
Showers
Campfires
Potable water
from
£95
/ night
Wyldewood Retreat
10. Wyldewood Retreat
100%
(9)
114km from Clacton-on-Sea · 1 unit
An exclusive-hire glamping site for six people in a Sussex woodland
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from
£650
/ night
Hunstanton Camping & Glamping
11. Hunstanton Camping & Glamping
78%
(29)
132km from Clacton-on-Sea · 110 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
🌅 Hunstanton Camping & Glamping with mYminiBreak: The Coastal Escape
Hunstanton Camping & Glamping offers a relaxed, back-to-basics coastal escape in Heacham, Norfolk. The site, a former dairy farm, maintains a peaceful, natural atmosphere, perfect for those looking to unplug.
🐾 Exceptionally Dog-Friendly Haven
The site is dog-friendly, welcoming companions in all accommodation types. Its best feature is the immediate access to the sea, being just a quick 2-minute walk from the vast sands of Heacham South Beach. Crucially, this beach operates with no year-round restrictions for dogs, offering unrestricted playtime.
🌊 Prime Location and Local Area
The site's unique west-facing position on the West Norfolk coast means guests witness spectacular sunsets directly over the sea—a daily, breathtaking ritual.
You are perfectly situated to explore North Norfolk:
Hunstanton: The nearby Victorian resort offers seaside fun and the famous striped cliffs of Old Hunstanton.
Nature & Walks: Enjoy direct access to the Norfolk Coast Path and close proximity to the Wild Ken Hill rewilding project and Sandringham Estate for extensive hiking and wildlife spotting.
Activities: The calm, shallow local waters are excellent for watersports like kayaking and paddleboarding.
🔥 Back-to-Basics Ethos and Core Facilities
The ethos of the site embraces a simple, "back-to-basics" camping philosophy.
Accommodation: Pitch your own tents, campervans, motorhomes, and caravans, or choose glamping in rustic Shepherd's Huts or spacious Bell Tents.
Campfires: Campfires and BBQs are encouraged and allowed, with private fire pits/braziers provided for glamping units, perfect for gatherings under the clear, dark Norfolk skies
Core Facilities: Essential amenities are clean and functional: shared toilet/shower blocks with hot water; designated washing-up station and access to fresh drinking water. Limited electric hook-ups are available for pitches upon request, though the emphasis is on a connected-to-nature experience. Wifi available.
This site offers an unforgettable escape, blending traditional outdoor life with coastal charm.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
from
£18
/ night
Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
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Becky
September 2025
3 m Class B
With pets
We had a fabulous night here. Lovely, quiet field with plenty of space. The toilets and showers were very clean. No light pollution at all-great for star gazing.
There were fire pits to hire and wood if we needed it.
Lovely dog walks from the camp and a good local pub nearby.
Peter and his wife were super friendly and incredibly helpful. We will definitely be back!
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Clare
September 2025
5 m Class B
I had a beautiful peaceful night camping with my van in Archers Field. I was very fortunate to have the whole site to myself, sharing it with the owls, kingfisher, ducks, robins and blackbirds and all the other creatures. Great location and clean facilities. Will be going back for sure!
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Tora
August 2025
Tent
With kids
Very peaceful campsite. Basic amenities but everything you need. Lovely warm showers. We had a lovely stay here and would stay again next time we visit Norfolk
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Lauren
August 2025
7 m Class B
With pets
This campsite was so lovely and tranquil and the facilities were spotless. We only stayed for one night but wish we could’ve extended our stay to make the most of peace (but unfortunately work loomed).
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Rachel
August 2025
Tent
With kids
Fantastic campsite in a great location, perfect for coast and NT visits. Lovely, friendly host. We will be back x
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Laura
August 2025
Tent
With kids
Peter was a great host and the campsite felt calm and quiet even at full capacity over bank holiday weekend. I would say the number of showers and toilets were appropriate for the number of campers. The firewood and eggs for sale were a nice touch and the fridge/freezer was handy for people wanting to keep bits cool. We had a great stay and will be back. Thank you!
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Hilary
August 2025
6 m Class B
What a great place to stay. A really nice space to get away from it all. Facilities were clean and Peter was a great host. We’ll definitely come back again
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Raben
August 2025
Tent
With pets
Absolutely wonderful site.
Not only was the pitch beautiful, by the lake and under an oak tree, but the owners went above and beyond to help us when we realised one of our tents was missing it's poles!? Even finding a tent locally for us to borrow!
What could have been a disastrous trip, turned into a perfect vacation. We have the amazing hospitality of all at archer's field to thank for saving the day and providing such a great campsite.
Simply can't say enough about this hidden gem of a campsite... We will definitely come back next season.
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Kelley
August 2025
Tent
Group trip
Spent the weekend with family and friends. What a beautiful little spot! We all really enjoyed our stay and can't wait to book our next one. Thank you for our lovely camping trip!x
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Karl
August 2025
Tent
With kids
A lovely stay in a quiet campsite. Lots of wildlife and listening to the owls at night was unforgettable. Amenities were spotless, and the use of a both a fridge and a freezer was the icing on the cake. Great location to visit the surrounding area of north Norfolk.
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Rasa
August 2025
5 m car
With pets
Really lovely small campsite, surrounded by nature. We loved the privacy as we could pick our own spot. This was very useful for us with a reactive dog who needs a bit more space. Campfire made a big difference too. You have all basics for great camping experience.
The only improvement I’d mention is the lack of hot water in the dishwashing sink, which could be inconvenient if you’re staying longer and cooking often.
Otherwise - highly recommended place!
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Mary
August 2025
Tent
With pets
This is our fourth visit, we love this campsite so much! Friendly, responsive hosts, shower and loo blocks cleaned every day, dog and child friendly, nice open site with plenty of space for everyone, quiet pretty surroundings, handy little farm shop for eggs and firewood, and always a lovely atmosphere. There’s lots to do in the area as well, and several great beaches nearby. Hard to beat!
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Annika
August 2025
Tent
With kids
We stayed for two nights. Great location to get to the Norfolk coast. The site had very clean showers and toilets (flushable) which were cleaned regularly. The site had everything we needed. Very peaceful, plenty of space and very relaxed. We will be back
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Kim
August 2025
With kids
We loved the cosy Yurt and the laid back atmosphere a lot! Animals running around the campsite is also a lot of fun, but close the yurt when you are gone or get a visit from the goats that eat what they can find!
Phil and his wife were very friendly.
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Amy
August 2025
Tent
With kids
Lovely friendly host! Lots of space to pitch and play games. Shower and loos all clean and high standard. Had a wonderful stay!
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Katy
August 2025
5 m Class B
Loved our stay in Archer Field. Nicely spread out and the toilets and showers were spotless. Peter was really helpful and friendly and available when we needed him. Will definitely come back.
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Laura
August 2025
Tent
Very peaceful, fab loos and showers, very welcoming host, super pub within walking distance. Very dog friendly. Will def return!
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Herve
August 2025
Tent
With kids
Loved the campsite. Quiet. Clean. Gave us easy access to the north Norfolk coast. A great stay, would recommend it to anyone thinking of camping around there!
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Cara
August 2025
4 m Class B
Very tranquil and serene, and Peter was very friendly and welcoming.
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Andy
August 2025
3 m Class B
With pets
Lovely peaceful site with basic but very well maintained facilities, and very helpful staff. Loved seeing froglets and toadlets hopping through the grass, swifts zooming around, and a tawny owl at dusk. Really handy for the coast too.
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Accessible yet beautifully coastal, with its sandy beach, pier and traditional feel, Clacton-on-Sea is a jewel in the crown of the Sunshine Coast and a fine spot to find a good campsite in Essex.