Woodland camping near St Albans

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St Albans packs a surprising punch for forest camping—over 140 options tucked in the woods, some hidden behind old hedgerows, others peeking out beside winding trails. Expect an average night to cost around £140, but you can snag a pitch for as little as £12. Woodland sites here put you right in the thick of wildlife-watching, hiking, and even wild swimming if you’re up for it. You’ll find basic comforts like toilets, showers, and spots where campfires are allowed. The top picks keep locals coming back: The Barn KT9 (111 reviews), Daisy May’s Farm (83 reviews), and The Hop Farm (20 reviews). Most pitches are simple—think a clearing in the trees, a fire ring, a picnic table, and not much else. Bring a torch, mind the muddy footpaths, and don’t forget to pack out your rubbish. That’s forest camping in St Albans: straightforward, no-nonsense, and exactly what it says on the tin.

88% (346) 318 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near St Albans

Secluded Woodland Camp

1. Secluded Woodland Camp

95%
(10)
25km from St Albans · 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
Wingbury Farm Glamping

2. Wingbury Farm Glamping

98%
(26)
31km from St Albans · 3 units
Modern pod glamping with hot tubs in a quiet Buckinghamshire meadow
Showers
Campfires
Hot Tub
from 
£160
 / night
Laleham Camping Club

3. Laleham Camping Club

100%
(10)
41km from St Albans · 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

4. The Barn KT9

97%
(271)
46km from St Albans · 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
Wethersfield Eco Project Off grid

5. Wethersfield Eco Project Off grid

90%
(20)
60km from St Albans · 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
The Orchard at Fen End Farm

6. The Orchard at Fen End Farm

96%
(13)
70km from St Albans · 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
Wild Boar Wood Campsite

7. Wild Boar Wood Campsite

97%
(68)
84km from St Albans · 9 units
Wild woodland glamping in the heart of Sussex with fires
Showers
Campfires
Potable water
from 
£96
 / night
Hollington Park Glamping

8. Hollington Park Glamping

95%
(11)
87km from St Albans · 6 units
Pod and bell tent glamping in woodland on the edge of the North Wessex Downs
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£105
 / night
Quaint Farm in a National Park

9. Quaint Farm in a National Park

100%
(26)
87km from St Albans · 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
Get Lost In Nature glamping

10. Get Lost In Nature glamping

100%
(15)
88km from St Albans · 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
Cotswolds Camping at Holycombe

11. Cotswolds Camping at Holycombe

95%
(148)
89km from St Albans · 14 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Think Countryfile meets Time Team. Camping in six-acres of unspoiled Cotswold countryside, built in the grounds of a Norman castle.
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from 
£14
 / night
Earth Camp

12. Earth Camp

90%
(34)
90km from St Albans · 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
Old Litten

13. Old Litten

99%
(60)
90km from St Albans · 1 unit
Nestled atop a serene hill, this idyllic field offers a perfect escape for campers. Blanketed in lush, green grass, the field stretches out under a vast, clear sky, providing panoramic views of the South Downs National Park. Wildflowers in vibrant hues dot the landscape. As the sun goes down, the sky transforms into a canvas of twinkling stars, untouched by city lights. This remote haven, far from the hustle and bustle, is a sanctuary for those seeking tranquility and a deep connection with nature.
Pets
Campfires
Potable water
from 
£40
 / night
Woodfire at Westerlands

14. Woodfire at Westerlands

99%
(51)
91km from St Albans · 22 units
A foodie campsite with outdoor feasts, set in the heart of the South Downs
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£22
 / night
Podtastic @ Nelsons Wharf

15. Podtastic @ Nelsons Wharf

100%
(24)
92km from St Albans · 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
Unique Shepherds Huts on a Vineyard

16. Unique Shepherds Huts on a Vineyard

100%
(21)
93km from St Albans · 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
The Secret Campsite

17. The Secret Campsite

99%
(91)
93km from St Albans · 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
Woodlands Camping

18. Woodlands Camping

97%
(104)
94km from St Albans · 10 units · Tents, Motorhomes
A back-to-basics campsite in the South Downs National Park
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£27
 / night
Wolford Wood Camping & Cabins

19. Wolford Wood Camping & Cabins

98%
(30)
95km from St Albans · 16 units
Family camping in a Cotswolds wildflower meadow beside an ancient woodland and SSSI
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from 
£22
 / night
Cuckoo Farm Campsite

20. Cuckoo Farm Campsite

99%
(202)
98km from St Albans · 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

St Albans packs a surprising punch for forest camping—over 140 options tucked in the woods, some hidden behind old hedgerows, others peeking out beside winding trails. Expect an average night to cost around £140, but you can snag a pitch for as little as £12. Woodland sites here put you right in the thick of wildlife-watching, hiking, and even wild swimming if you’re up for it. You’ll find basic comforts like toilets, showers, and spots where campfires are allowed. The top picks keep locals coming back: The Barn KT9 (111 reviews), Daisy May’s Farm (83 reviews), and The Hop Farm (20 reviews). Most pitches are simple—think a clearing in the trees, a fire ring, a picnic table, and not much else. Bring a torch, mind the muddy footpaths, and don’t forget to pack out your rubbish. That’s forest camping in St Albans: straightforward, no-nonsense, and exactly what it says on the tin.

88% (346) 318 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near St Albans

Secluded Woodland Camp

1. Secluded Woodland Camp

95%
(10)
25km from St Albans · 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
Wingbury Farm Glamping

2. Wingbury Farm Glamping

98%
(26)
31km from St Albans · 3 units
Modern pod glamping with hot tubs in a quiet Buckinghamshire meadow
Showers
Campfires
Hot Tub
from 
£160
 / night
Laleham Camping Club

3. Laleham Camping Club

100%
(10)
41km from St Albans · 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

4. The Barn KT9

97%
(271)
46km from St Albans · 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
Wethersfield Eco Project Off grid

5. Wethersfield Eco Project Off grid

90%
(20)
60km from St Albans · 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
The Orchard at Fen End Farm

6. The Orchard at Fen End Farm

96%
(13)
70km from St Albans · 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
Wild Boar Wood Campsite

7. Wild Boar Wood Campsite

97%
(68)
84km from St Albans · 9 units
Wild woodland glamping in the heart of Sussex with fires
Showers
Campfires
Potable water
from 
£96
 / night
Hollington Park Glamping

8. Hollington Park Glamping

95%
(11)
87km from St Albans · 6 units
Pod and bell tent glamping in woodland on the edge of the North Wessex Downs
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£105
 / night
Quaint Farm in a National Park

9. Quaint Farm in a National Park

100%
(26)
87km from St Albans · 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
Get Lost In Nature glamping

10. Get Lost In Nature glamping

100%
(15)
88km from St Albans · 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
Cotswolds Camping at Holycombe

11. Cotswolds Camping at Holycombe

95%
(148)
89km from St Albans · 14 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Think Countryfile meets Time Team. Camping in six-acres of unspoiled Cotswold countryside, built in the grounds of a Norman castle.
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from 
£14
 / night
Earth Camp

12. Earth Camp

90%
(34)
90km from St Albans · 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
Old Litten

13. Old Litten

99%
(60)
90km from St Albans · 1 unit
Nestled atop a serene hill, this idyllic field offers a perfect escape for campers. Blanketed in lush, green grass, the field stretches out under a vast, clear sky, providing panoramic views of the South Downs National Park. Wildflowers in vibrant hues dot the landscape. As the sun goes down, the sky transforms into a canvas of twinkling stars, untouched by city lights. This remote haven, far from the hustle and bustle, is a sanctuary for those seeking tranquility and a deep connection with nature.
Pets
Campfires
Potable water
from 
£40
 / night
Woodfire at Westerlands

14. Woodfire at Westerlands

99%
(51)
91km from St Albans · 22 units
A foodie campsite with outdoor feasts, set in the heart of the South Downs
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£22
 / night
Podtastic @ Nelsons Wharf

15. Podtastic @ Nelsons Wharf

100%
(24)
92km from St Albans · 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
Unique Shepherds Huts on a Vineyard

16. Unique Shepherds Huts on a Vineyard

100%
(21)
93km from St Albans · 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
The Secret Campsite

17. The Secret Campsite

99%
(91)
93km from St Albans · 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
Woodlands Camping

18. Woodlands Camping

97%
(104)
94km from St Albans · 10 units · Tents, Motorhomes
A back-to-basics campsite in the South Downs National Park
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£27
 / night
Wolford Wood Camping & Cabins

19. Wolford Wood Camping & Cabins

98%
(30)
95km from St Albans · 16 units
Family camping in a Cotswolds wildflower meadow beside an ancient woodland and SSSI
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from 
£22
 / night
Cuckoo Farm Campsite

20. Cuckoo Farm Campsite

99%
(202)
98km from St Albans · 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

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