Campsites for hikers near Ipswich

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Welcome to Hipcamp, the go-to website for camping enthusiasts in the UK! With over 3000 options near Ipswich, England, tailored specifically for hiking enthusiasts, you're sure to find the perfect campsite to suit your needs. Whether you prefer the scenic views of Chalky Downs, the cosy atmosphere of Cuckoo Farm Campsite, or the tranquility of Otter Channel Campsite, our top campsites have received rave reviews from campers just like you. Plus, with facilities like rubbish disposal, campfires, and potable water, and activities such as swimming, horseback riding, and climbing, your camping experience will be nothing short of extraordinary. So pack your bags and get ready to embark on an unforgettable adventure in the great outdoors!

99% (458) 420 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Ipswich

Holistic Woods Wild Campsite

1. Holistic Woods Wild Campsite

94%
(180)
15km from Ipswich · 47 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
We are a WILD campsite with character and history. Our most popular pitch is our beautiful SSSI woodland. There are only 25 pitches available. We have a mid wild pitch on the outskirts of the woods, lovely grassed area between trees. Our top field is perfect for motorhomes & caravans. Plenty of space to breath and relax. Located on the stunning heathlands of the Sutton Heath. We are surrounded by beautiful woodland walks, including the Sandlings walk and just 10 minutes from the river Deben. We have a bus stop at the top of the track and Melton train station is a 20 minute walk or 5 minute drive. There are access points onto public footpaths, leading to Rendlesham Forest. A famous site for UFOs! Sutton Hoo is a stone's throw away. Bring your bikes and explore the area on wheels. There is water access and portaloos. We do not have showers yet. Blue/grey waste must be taken away. LEAVE NO TRACE
Pets
Campfires
Potable water
from 
£16
 / night
Four Winds Camping, Canoeing & SUP

2. Four Winds Camping, Canoeing & SUP

97%
(292)
93km from Ipswich · 14 units · Tents, Motorhomes
A small, friendly riverside campsite in Cambridgeshire – with campfires allowed
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
from 
£28
 / night
Whitlingham Broad Campsite

3. Whitlingham Broad Campsite

98%
(164)
64km from Ipswich · 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
Freshwinds Camping

4. Freshwinds Camping

133km from Ipswich · 15 units · Tents
Think this 'great outdoors' lark is all tangled-up tent and midge-repellant? Then Freshwinds is the spot for you.
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from 
£12
 / night
The Barn KT9

5. The Barn KT9

97%
(271)
130km from Ipswich · 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 Nut Plat Retreat

6. The Nut Plat Retreat

93%
(73)
107km from Ipswich · 3 units · Glamping
Antique living wagons on the banks of the River Bourne, with a charming orchard setting, a pub down the lane and a history unlike anywhere else
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£88
 / night
The Sunnyfield Campsite

7. The Sunnyfield Campsite

94%
(99)
100km from Ipswich · 25 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Looking for a place where you can camp, glamp and campervan together with friends? The Sunnyfield is the place.
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£38
 / night
Riverside Camping - Festival Feel

8. Riverside Camping - Festival Feel

92%
(38)
123km from Ipswich · 41 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
A pop-up campsite on the banks of the River Great Ouse, with workshops, music, good food and a festival vibe
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£31
 / night
Wingbury Farm Glamping

9. Wingbury Farm Glamping

98%
(26)
131km from Ipswich · 3 units · Glamping
Modern pod glamping with hot tubs in a quiet Buckinghamshire meadow
Showers
Campfires
Hot Tub
from 
£160
 / night
Scallow Campsite Glamping Pods

10. Scallow Campsite Glamping Pods

92%
(13)
142km from Ipswich · 3 units · Glamping
The Glamping site offers three Glamping Pods. Glamping Pod 1 has twin beds while Glamping Pod 2 and 3 have double beds. The Pods are furnished with beds, side tables, table and chairs with hanging space for clothes and coats. The site is level and surrounded by a well managed copse adjoining the road with wild flowers and resplendent with bluebells in the Spring. We are proud to have been awarded Campsite of the Year East Sussex for 2021/22 by CorporateLiveWire Prestige Awards.
Showers
Campfires
Wifi
from 
£90
 / night
Beech Estate Campsite

11. Beech Estate Campsite

97%
(185)
135km from Ipswich · 57 units · Tents, Glamping
Tent pitch camping and wild glamping in a Sussex woodland hideaway
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from 
£27
 / night
Hatters Meadows Cambridgeshire

12. Hatters Meadows Cambridgeshire

97%
(143)
71km from Ipswich · 20 units · Tents, Glamping
Cosy year-round glamping and seasonal camping in a fenland meadow with views of Ely cathedral
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£20
 / night
Luna Domes

13. Luna Domes

100%
(9)
122km from Ipswich · 8 units · Glamping
High-end glamping with hot tubs in the Garden of England
Pets
Showers
Hot Tub
from 
£192
 / night
Battle Pods & Bells

14. Battle Pods & Bells

100%
(13)
134km from Ipswich · 10 units · Glamping
Off grid bell tents and pods in a woodland just outside Battle
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£80
 / night
Rural Relaxing

15. Rural Relaxing

93%
(14)
146km from Ipswich · 22 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Family-friendly camping and glamping on the edge of Medbourne – a charming Leicestershire village with a pub, tea rooms and post office
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
from 
£25
 / night
Hunstanton Camping & Glamping

16. Hunstanton Camping & Glamping

78%
(29)
105km from Ipswich · 108 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 
£17
 / night
Cuckoo Farm Campsite

17. Cuckoo Farm Campsite

99%
(202)
133km from Ipswich · 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
Dernwood Farm Wild Camping

18. Dernwood Farm Wild Camping

95%
(65)
141km from Ipswich · 17 units · Tents, Glamping
Camping and glamping in Sussex meadows and woodlands
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£12
 / night
Hook Farm Campsite

19. Hook Farm Campsite

98%
(203)
138km from Ipswich · 18 units · Tents
Blissfully back-to-basics camping in the heart of the West Sussex High Weald
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£12
 / night
Painters Farm Campsite

20. Painters Farm Campsite

99%
(38)
87km from Ipswich · 46 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Nestled beside the village of Painters Forstal, Faversham, Kent. Our two acre orchard site with grass pitches. The campsite lies within seventeen acres on the slope of The Kent Downs, a designated area of natural beauty. The Alma ale house at the edge of the farm serves Shepherds Neame and hot meals all year round. Two acre quiet cherry orchard site based around a Tudor Manor house 1547 that gives its name to our village. Surrounded by orchards and open countryside but within easy reach of Faversham, Whitstable and Canterbury. Pitches for tents, campervans, motorhomes and touring caravans with or without electric hook up on a level grassy site. Pets are welcome and a crew member is always around the reception or farm to help out. The Campsite is open from 1st march until 31st October. The local area is awash with things to do. Faversham once the busiest port in 17th century England for its wool trade has the longest complete medieval street in the country. A wealth of little shops, cafes and pubs as well as the country’s oldest family owned brewery Shepherd Neame. Whitstable sitting just along the coast, famed for its Oysters and Sunsets is a fun beachside community bustling in the summer months and hauntingly bleak in the winter ones. The World Heritage sites of Canterbury are just a fifteen minute trip away with all its well documented history and plentiful shops and eateries.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
from 
£26
 / night

Welcome to Hipcamp, the go-to website for camping enthusiasts in the UK! With over 3000 options near Ipswich, England, tailored specifically for hiking enthusiasts, you're sure to find the perfect campsite to suit your needs. Whether you prefer the scenic views of Chalky Downs, the cosy atmosphere of Cuckoo Farm Campsite, or the tranquility of Otter Channel Campsite, our top campsites have received rave reviews from campers just like you. Plus, with facilities like rubbish disposal, campfires, and potable water, and activities such as swimming, horseback riding, and climbing, your camping experience will be nothing short of extraordinary. So pack your bags and get ready to embark on an unforgettable adventure in the great outdoors!

99% (458) 420 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Ipswich

Holistic Woods Wild Campsite

1. Holistic Woods Wild Campsite

94%
(180)
15km from Ipswich · 47 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
We are a WILD campsite with character and history. Our most popular pitch is our beautiful SSSI woodland. There are only 25 pitches available. We have a mid wild pitch on the outskirts of the woods, lovely grassed area between trees. Our top field is perfect for motorhomes & caravans. Plenty of space to breath and relax. Located on the stunning heathlands of the Sutton Heath. We are surrounded by beautiful woodland walks, including the Sandlings walk and just 10 minutes from the river Deben. We have a bus stop at the top of the track and Melton train station is a 20 minute walk or 5 minute drive. There are access points onto public footpaths, leading to Rendlesham Forest. A famous site for UFOs! Sutton Hoo is a stone's throw away. Bring your bikes and explore the area on wheels. There is water access and portaloos. We do not have showers yet. Blue/grey waste must be taken away. LEAVE NO TRACE
Pets
Campfires
Potable water
from 
£16
 / night
Four Winds Camping, Canoeing & SUP

2. Four Winds Camping, Canoeing & SUP

97%
(292)
93km from Ipswich · 14 units · Tents, Motorhomes
A small, friendly riverside campsite in Cambridgeshire – with campfires allowed
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
from 
£28
 / night
Whitlingham Broad Campsite

3. Whitlingham Broad Campsite

98%
(164)
64km from Ipswich · 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
Freshwinds Camping

4. Freshwinds Camping

133km from Ipswich · 15 units · Tents
Think this 'great outdoors' lark is all tangled-up tent and midge-repellant? Then Freshwinds is the spot for you.
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from 
£12
 / night
The Barn KT9

5. The Barn KT9

97%
(271)
130km from Ipswich · 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 Nut Plat Retreat

6. The Nut Plat Retreat

93%
(73)
107km from Ipswich · 3 units · Glamping
Antique living wagons on the banks of the River Bourne, with a charming orchard setting, a pub down the lane and a history unlike anywhere else
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£88
 / night
The Sunnyfield Campsite

7. The Sunnyfield Campsite

94%
(99)
100km from Ipswich · 25 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Looking for a place where you can camp, glamp and campervan together with friends? The Sunnyfield is the place.
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£38
 / night
Riverside Camping - Festival Feel

8. Riverside Camping - Festival Feel

92%
(38)
123km from Ipswich · 41 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
A pop-up campsite on the banks of the River Great Ouse, with workshops, music, good food and a festival vibe
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£31
 / night
Wingbury Farm Glamping

9. Wingbury Farm Glamping

98%
(26)
131km from Ipswich · 3 units · Glamping
Modern pod glamping with hot tubs in a quiet Buckinghamshire meadow
Showers
Campfires
Hot Tub
from 
£160
 / night
Scallow Campsite Glamping Pods

10. Scallow Campsite Glamping Pods

92%
(13)
142km from Ipswich · 3 units · Glamping
The Glamping site offers three Glamping Pods. Glamping Pod 1 has twin beds while Glamping Pod 2 and 3 have double beds. The Pods are furnished with beds, side tables, table and chairs with hanging space for clothes and coats. The site is level and surrounded by a well managed copse adjoining the road with wild flowers and resplendent with bluebells in the Spring. We are proud to have been awarded Campsite of the Year East Sussex for 2021/22 by CorporateLiveWire Prestige Awards.
Showers
Campfires
Wifi
from 
£90
 / night
Beech Estate Campsite

11. Beech Estate Campsite

97%
(185)
135km from Ipswich · 57 units · Tents, Glamping
Tent pitch camping and wild glamping in a Sussex woodland hideaway
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from 
£27
 / night
Hatters Meadows Cambridgeshire

12. Hatters Meadows Cambridgeshire

97%
(143)
71km from Ipswich · 20 units · Tents, Glamping
Cosy year-round glamping and seasonal camping in a fenland meadow with views of Ely cathedral
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£20
 / night
Luna Domes

13. Luna Domes

100%
(9)
122km from Ipswich · 8 units · Glamping
High-end glamping with hot tubs in the Garden of England
Pets
Showers
Hot Tub
from 
£192
 / night
Battle Pods & Bells

14. Battle Pods & Bells

100%
(13)
134km from Ipswich · 10 units · Glamping
Off grid bell tents and pods in a woodland just outside Battle
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£80
 / night
Rural Relaxing

15. Rural Relaxing

93%
(14)
146km from Ipswich · 22 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Family-friendly camping and glamping on the edge of Medbourne – a charming Leicestershire village with a pub, tea rooms and post office
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
from 
£25
 / night
Hunstanton Camping & Glamping

16. Hunstanton Camping & Glamping

78%
(29)
105km from Ipswich · 108 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 
£17
 / night
Cuckoo Farm Campsite

17. Cuckoo Farm Campsite

99%
(202)
133km from Ipswich · 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
Dernwood Farm Wild Camping

18. Dernwood Farm Wild Camping

95%
(65)
141km from Ipswich · 17 units · Tents, Glamping
Camping and glamping in Sussex meadows and woodlands
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£12
 / night
Hook Farm Campsite

19. Hook Farm Campsite

98%
(203)
138km from Ipswich · 18 units · Tents
Blissfully back-to-basics camping in the heart of the West Sussex High Weald
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£12
 / night
Painters Farm Campsite

20. Painters Farm Campsite

99%
(38)
87km from Ipswich · 46 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Nestled beside the village of Painters Forstal, Faversham, Kent. Our two acre orchard site with grass pitches. The campsite lies within seventeen acres on the slope of The Kent Downs, a designated area of natural beauty. The Alma ale house at the edge of the farm serves Shepherds Neame and hot meals all year round. Two acre quiet cherry orchard site based around a Tudor Manor house 1547 that gives its name to our village. Surrounded by orchards and open countryside but within easy reach of Faversham, Whitstable and Canterbury. Pitches for tents, campervans, motorhomes and touring caravans with or without electric hook up on a level grassy site. Pets are welcome and a crew member is always around the reception or farm to help out. The Campsite is open from 1st march until 31st October. The local area is awash with things to do. Faversham once the busiest port in 17th century England for its wool trade has the longest complete medieval street in the country. A wealth of little shops, cafes and pubs as well as the country’s oldest family owned brewery Shepherd Neame. Whitstable sitting just along the coast, famed for its Oysters and Sunsets is a fun beachside community bustling in the summer months and hauntingly bleak in the winter ones. The World Heritage sites of Canterbury are just a fifteen minute trip away with all its well documented history and plentiful shops and eateries.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
from 
£26
 / night

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