Woodland camping near Hertford

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If you’re after forest camping near Hertford, you’ve got over 140 sites to choose from, with options tucked beneath tall oaks and along quiet woodland trails. Prices start as low as £12 per night, though the average sits closer to £125. You’ll find campfires allowed at most spots, plus hot showers and toilets—no roughing it unless you want to. Fishing, hiking, and wildlife-watching top the list of things to do here. For trusted spots, locals keep coming back to The Barn KT9 (111 reviews), Daisy May’s Farm (83 reviews), and The Hop Farm (20 reviews). You’ll spot foxes darting between the trees at dawn and can spend evenings swapping stories round the fire. If you want woodland without the crowds, start here.

88% (347) 270 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Hertford

Secluded Woodland Camp

1. Secluded Woodland Camp

95%
(10)
9.1km from Hertford · 27 units · Tents, Glamping
Glamp or pitch up here in our secluded and peaceful mini off-grid site combining both field and forest. We have a shared under cover space and also an outdoor fire-pit to gather more than 20 people comfortably. There is a simple compost loo for your use with hand-washing and dish washing area outside. And the rest is all Mother nature! There is no running water or drinking water. You will need to bring your own. No electricity points or WIFI are in the campsite and no masts nearby so enjoy the EMF cleanse. Whether you chose to stay in the ancient woodland or the herbal pasture, you will feel the benefits of reconnecting with yourself in nature, breathing the clean air and hearing the birds singing. The parking is 800m away and there is minimal tractor use so you can imagine yourself roaming the fields and forest of England in days gone by. Fitness required. It's a long walk from the car park to the campsite. Trolleys provided.
Pets
Campfires
Picnic table
from 
£12
 / night
Wethersfield Eco Project Off grid

2. Wethersfield Eco Project Off grid

90%
(20)
43km from Hertford · 39 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Update we allow cars ad camper and this land has a special energy. Set in the valley with the hillside gives 360 degrees view of natural landscape. Wethersfield Eco Project is the historic parkland of Wethersfield Manor. Veteren Oaks and Sequoia Grace the woodland hillside with badgers and foxes in the sandy hills, buzzards and kites soaring the ponds full of dragonfly. Great space for a family or romantic getaway or larger group party. If you are a group under 10 people please expect to share the space with others but we'll ensure you have your own private area! Bring your sound system and have your own party or event. Music must be off after 11pm as houses are 500metres away. Price is per adult 16 or over per night 11am to 11am checkout. Late checkout or day rate til 5pm is 10 per adult. Kids free. Dogs are 5 pounds.
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£27
 / night
Wingbury Farm Glamping

3. Wingbury Farm Glamping

98%
(26)
45km from Hertford · 3 units
Modern pod glamping with hot tubs in a quiet Buckinghamshire meadow
Showers
Campfires
Hot Tub
from 
£160
 / night
Laleham Camping Club

4. Laleham Camping Club

100%
(10)
52km from Hertford · 124 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Our 100 pitch campsite is located in the protected Green Belt area to the west of London. With the River Thames on one side and Laleham Park on all others, the beautiful surroundings are hard to beat given the proximity to the capital. The campsite is run voluntarily by its members, with day-to-day matters being handled by an elected committee and wardens.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Showers
from 
£15
 / night
The Barn KT9

5. The Barn KT9

97%
(271)
54km from Hertford · 22 units · Tents, Glamping
A unique rural campsite in Surrey, a stone's throw from London's Zone 6
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£12
 / night
The Orchard at Fen End Farm

6. The Orchard at Fen End Farm

96%
(13)
59km from Hertford · 7 units
No passing traffic; no near neighbours; just sweet rural seclusion when glamping at this organic Fenland apple orchard near Cambridge
Showers
Campfires
Potable water
from 
£80
 / night
Unique Shepherds Huts on a Vineyard

7. Unique Shepherds Huts on a Vineyard

100%
(21)
76km from Hertford · 2 units
Luxury shepherds huts near the Essex coast, with beautiful, watery surroundings and a wonderfully private setting
Showers
Potable water
Cooking equipment
from 
£130
 / night
Wild Boar Wood Campsite

8. Wild Boar Wood Campsite

97%
(68)
87km from Hertford · 9 units
Wild woodland glamping in the heart of Sussex with fires
Showers
Campfires
Potable water
from 
£96
 / night
Get Lost In Nature glamping

9. Get Lost In Nature glamping

100%
(15)
92km from Hertford · 5 units · Tents, Glamping
Family-friendly farm glamping, with luxury bell tents in a glorious natural woodland setting
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from 
£120
 / night
Earth Camp

10. Earth Camp

90%
(34)
93km from Hertford · 33 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
We are a small, family run, eco-friendly campsite in Chailey, set in a peaceful pocket of Sussex countryside. Our uniqueness includes therapies offered on site, including massage, reiki and pellowah; our classes run on site, including yoga, and gong baths; the wide range of outdoor games we can provide; and our commitment to making your camping experience as pleasurable as possible. We also have a fantastic wood-fired sauna all day on Saturdays, a delicious pizza oven on Saturday evenings, and a coffee truck on weekend mornings! We allow campfires and dogs, and for those who seek a little luxury in camping, we have spacious hot showers. We also have a number of beautiful Bell Tents available to hire, which we will put up for you prior to your arrival (min 2 nights). Look our for our special weekends, including Star Parties, Yoga Retreats, Singing Circles and Wellness Weekends. We also have delicious wood-fired pizzas on Saturday evenings, and an artisan coffee trucks with superb pastries on weekend mornings 8-10am.
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£15
 / night
The Secret Campsite

11. The Secret Campsite

99%
(91)
95km from Hertford · 21 units · Tents, Glamping
A not so secret campsite in East Sussex with camping and glamping – and campfires encouraged
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from 
£26
 / night
Cuckoo Farm Campsite

12. Cuckoo Farm Campsite

99%
(202)
97km from Hertford · 13 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Family camping with campfires on an organic farm, set alongside the beautiful River Chater
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
from 
£20
 / night
Brightwell Country Park

13. Brightwell Country Park

100%
(14)
98km from Hertford · 1 unit
Bell tents and an accessible cabin, with activities right from your door
Showers
Campfires
Potable water
from 
£115
 / night
Dernwood Farm Camping & Glamping

14. Dernwood Farm Camping & Glamping

95%
(65)
98km from Hertford · 17 units · Tents, Glamping
Camping and glamping in Sussex meadows and woodlands
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£12
 / night
Quaint Farm in a National Park

15. Quaint Farm in a National Park

100%
(26)
99km from Hertford · 2 units
Our 17 acre Farm is set deep within the beautiful South Downs National Park on the outskirts of the quiet village of Milland (near Liphook) in rural West Sussex (close to its border with Hampshire and Surrey). We have direct access to an excellent bridleway and footpath network through peaceful open countryside and quiet lanes as well as being on the Serpent Tail and close to the South Downs Way.​ Our Glamping Pod and Shepherd's Hut are available to book all year round. We also offer stabling if you would like to take your horses or ponies on holiday with you! Milland village (0.8 miles) has the Rising Sun pub, serving great food and drink, and Milland Stores, which stocks all your essential fresh and local produce as well as having a small cafe.
Showers
Campfires
Wifi
from 
£125
 / night
Woodfire at Westerlands

16. Woodfire at Westerlands

99%
(51)
102km from Hertford · 22 units
A foodie campsite with outdoor feasts, set in the heart of the South Downs
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£22
 / night
Thompson Hall Retreat

17. Thompson Hall Retreat

96%
(25)
102km from Hertford · 6 units
An adult-only shepherds hut retreat in the Norfolk Brecks, with a luxurious outdoor spa area.
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£275
 / night
Podtastic @ Nelsons Wharf

18. Podtastic @ Nelsons Wharf

100%
(24)
103km from Hertford · 3 units
Pod glamping and tent camping while watching boats go by on the banks of the Grand Union Canal
Showers
Wifi
Potable water
from 
£95
 / night
Beech Estate Campsite

19. Beech Estate Campsite

97%
(185)
103km from Hertford · 57 units · Tents, Glamping
Tent pitch camping and wild glamping in a Sussex woodland hideaway
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from 
£22
 / night
Hollington Park Glamping

20. Hollington Park Glamping

95%
(11)
103km from Hertford · 6 units
Pod and bell tent glamping in woodland on the edge of the North Wessex Downs
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£105
 / night

If you’re after forest camping near Hertford, you’ve got over 140 sites to choose from, with options tucked beneath tall oaks and along quiet woodland trails. Prices start as low as £12 per night, though the average sits closer to £125. You’ll find campfires allowed at most spots, plus hot showers and toilets—no roughing it unless you want to. Fishing, hiking, and wildlife-watching top the list of things to do here. For trusted spots, locals keep coming back to The Barn KT9 (111 reviews), Daisy May’s Farm (83 reviews), and The Hop Farm (20 reviews). You’ll spot foxes darting between the trees at dawn and can spend evenings swapping stories round the fire. If you want woodland without the crowds, start here.

88% (347) 270 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Hertford

Secluded Woodland Camp

1. Secluded Woodland Camp

95%
(10)
9.1km from Hertford · 27 units · Tents, Glamping
Glamp or pitch up here in our secluded and peaceful mini off-grid site combining both field and forest. We have a shared under cover space and also an outdoor fire-pit to gather more than 20 people comfortably. There is a simple compost loo for your use with hand-washing and dish washing area outside. And the rest is all Mother nature! There is no running water or drinking water. You will need to bring your own. No electricity points or WIFI are in the campsite and no masts nearby so enjoy the EMF cleanse. Whether you chose to stay in the ancient woodland or the herbal pasture, you will feel the benefits of reconnecting with yourself in nature, breathing the clean air and hearing the birds singing. The parking is 800m away and there is minimal tractor use so you can imagine yourself roaming the fields and forest of England in days gone by. Fitness required. It's a long walk from the car park to the campsite. Trolleys provided.
Pets
Campfires
Picnic table
from 
£12
 / night
Wethersfield Eco Project Off grid

2. Wethersfield Eco Project Off grid

90%
(20)
43km from Hertford · 39 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Update we allow cars ad camper and this land has a special energy. Set in the valley with the hillside gives 360 degrees view of natural landscape. Wethersfield Eco Project is the historic parkland of Wethersfield Manor. Veteren Oaks and Sequoia Grace the woodland hillside with badgers and foxes in the sandy hills, buzzards and kites soaring the ponds full of dragonfly. Great space for a family or romantic getaway or larger group party. If you are a group under 10 people please expect to share the space with others but we'll ensure you have your own private area! Bring your sound system and have your own party or event. Music must be off after 11pm as houses are 500metres away. Price is per adult 16 or over per night 11am to 11am checkout. Late checkout or day rate til 5pm is 10 per adult. Kids free. Dogs are 5 pounds.
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£27
 / night
Wingbury Farm Glamping

3. Wingbury Farm Glamping

98%
(26)
45km from Hertford · 3 units
Modern pod glamping with hot tubs in a quiet Buckinghamshire meadow
Showers
Campfires
Hot Tub
from 
£160
 / night
Laleham Camping Club

4. Laleham Camping Club

100%
(10)
52km from Hertford · 124 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Our 100 pitch campsite is located in the protected Green Belt area to the west of London. With the River Thames on one side and Laleham Park on all others, the beautiful surroundings are hard to beat given the proximity to the capital. The campsite is run voluntarily by its members, with day-to-day matters being handled by an elected committee and wardens.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Showers
from 
£15
 / night
The Barn KT9

5. The Barn KT9

97%
(271)
54km from Hertford · 22 units · Tents, Glamping
A unique rural campsite in Surrey, a stone's throw from London's Zone 6
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£12
 / night
The Orchard at Fen End Farm

6. The Orchard at Fen End Farm

96%
(13)
59km from Hertford · 7 units
No passing traffic; no near neighbours; just sweet rural seclusion when glamping at this organic Fenland apple orchard near Cambridge
Showers
Campfires
Potable water
from 
£80
 / night
Unique Shepherds Huts on a Vineyard

7. Unique Shepherds Huts on a Vineyard

100%
(21)
76km from Hertford · 2 units
Luxury shepherds huts near the Essex coast, with beautiful, watery surroundings and a wonderfully private setting
Showers
Potable water
Cooking equipment
from 
£130
 / night
Wild Boar Wood Campsite

8. Wild Boar Wood Campsite

97%
(68)
87km from Hertford · 9 units
Wild woodland glamping in the heart of Sussex with fires
Showers
Campfires
Potable water
from 
£96
 / night
Get Lost In Nature glamping

9. Get Lost In Nature glamping

100%
(15)
92km from Hertford · 5 units · Tents, Glamping
Family-friendly farm glamping, with luxury bell tents in a glorious natural woodland setting
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from 
£120
 / night
Earth Camp

10. Earth Camp

90%
(34)
93km from Hertford · 33 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
We are a small, family run, eco-friendly campsite in Chailey, set in a peaceful pocket of Sussex countryside. Our uniqueness includes therapies offered on site, including massage, reiki and pellowah; our classes run on site, including yoga, and gong baths; the wide range of outdoor games we can provide; and our commitment to making your camping experience as pleasurable as possible. We also have a fantastic wood-fired sauna all day on Saturdays, a delicious pizza oven on Saturday evenings, and a coffee truck on weekend mornings! We allow campfires and dogs, and for those who seek a little luxury in camping, we have spacious hot showers. We also have a number of beautiful Bell Tents available to hire, which we will put up for you prior to your arrival (min 2 nights). Look our for our special weekends, including Star Parties, Yoga Retreats, Singing Circles and Wellness Weekends. We also have delicious wood-fired pizzas on Saturday evenings, and an artisan coffee trucks with superb pastries on weekend mornings 8-10am.
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£15
 / night
The Secret Campsite

11. The Secret Campsite

99%
(91)
95km from Hertford · 21 units · Tents, Glamping
A not so secret campsite in East Sussex with camping and glamping – and campfires encouraged
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from 
£26
 / night
Cuckoo Farm Campsite

12. Cuckoo Farm Campsite

99%
(202)
97km from Hertford · 13 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Family camping with campfires on an organic farm, set alongside the beautiful River Chater
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
from 
£20
 / night
Brightwell Country Park

13. Brightwell Country Park

100%
(14)
98km from Hertford · 1 unit
Bell tents and an accessible cabin, with activities right from your door
Showers
Campfires
Potable water
from 
£115
 / night
Dernwood Farm Camping & Glamping

14. Dernwood Farm Camping & Glamping

95%
(65)
98km from Hertford · 17 units · Tents, Glamping
Camping and glamping in Sussex meadows and woodlands
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£12
 / night
Quaint Farm in a National Park

15. Quaint Farm in a National Park

100%
(26)
99km from Hertford · 2 units
Our 17 acre Farm is set deep within the beautiful South Downs National Park on the outskirts of the quiet village of Milland (near Liphook) in rural West Sussex (close to its border with Hampshire and Surrey). We have direct access to an excellent bridleway and footpath network through peaceful open countryside and quiet lanes as well as being on the Serpent Tail and close to the South Downs Way.​ Our Glamping Pod and Shepherd's Hut are available to book all year round. We also offer stabling if you would like to take your horses or ponies on holiday with you! Milland village (0.8 miles) has the Rising Sun pub, serving great food and drink, and Milland Stores, which stocks all your essential fresh and local produce as well as having a small cafe.
Showers
Campfires
Wifi
from 
£125
 / night
Woodfire at Westerlands

16. Woodfire at Westerlands

99%
(51)
102km from Hertford · 22 units
A foodie campsite with outdoor feasts, set in the heart of the South Downs
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£22
 / night
Thompson Hall Retreat

17. Thompson Hall Retreat

96%
(25)
102km from Hertford · 6 units
An adult-only shepherds hut retreat in the Norfolk Brecks, with a luxurious outdoor spa area.
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£275
 / night
Podtastic @ Nelsons Wharf

18. Podtastic @ Nelsons Wharf

100%
(24)
103km from Hertford · 3 units
Pod glamping and tent camping while watching boats go by on the banks of the Grand Union Canal
Showers
Wifi
Potable water
from 
£95
 / night
Beech Estate Campsite

19. Beech Estate Campsite

97%
(185)
103km from Hertford · 57 units · Tents, Glamping
Tent pitch camping and wild glamping in a Sussex woodland hideaway
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from 
£22
 / night
Hollington Park Glamping

20. Hollington Park Glamping

95%
(11)
103km from Hertford · 6 units
Pod and bell tent glamping in woodland on the edge of the North Wessex Downs
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£105
 / night

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