Riverside camping in Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve

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If you’re after riverside camping near Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve, you’ve got over 120 options that run the gamut from wide meadows to tucked-away woodland pitches. Prices start as low as £12 per night, with an average around £65. You’ll find campsites along gentle streams and hidden river bends—ideal for wildlife-watching, fishing, or simply stretching your legs on a morning walk. Many sites allow campfires, offer showers, and welcome pets. Favourites among regulars include The Barn KT9 (111 reviews), Otter Channel Campsite (83 reviews), and The Slips (50 reviews). Horseback-riding is a local staple, and you’re never far from a good fishing spot or a quiet patch to spot birds. Facilities vary, but the best pitches balance comfort with Kingley Vale’s wild edge. Pack your wellies and don’t forget to bag your rubbish—locals take pride in keeping these rivers clean.

95% (438) 460 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds in Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve

The Barn KT9

1. The Barn KT9

97%
(281)
Chessington, England · 16 units · Tents, Glamping
A unique rural campsite in Surrey, a stone's throw from London's Zone 6
Pets
Campfires
Showers
The Nut Plat Retreat

2. The Nut Plat Retreat

94%
(81)
Tonbridge, England · 3 units
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
Hale Farm

3. Hale Farm

100%
(154)
Chiddingly, England · 38 units · Tents, Glamping
A family-run, working farm in East Sussex offering spacious, traditional camping with no set pitches
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
The Baker's Hut

4. The Baker's Hut

100%
(1)
Ashurst, England · 1 unit
A shepherd’s hut hideaway for two in rural Sussex
Showers
Campfires
Wifi
Wonderland Festival Retreat

5. Wonderland Festival Retreat

100%
(6)
Henfield, England · 3 units
Glamping by the lake with an optional sauna and hot tub
Pets
Showers
Campfires
The Sunset Tree

6. The Sunset Tree

96%
(34)
Sussex, England · 29 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
A sociable, tents-only, pop-up campsite, with a good village pub and playground on the doorstep
Pets
Campfires
Showers
Otter Channel Campsite

7. Otter Channel Campsite

95%
(160)
East Sussex, England · 15 units
Spacious, nature-friendly camping with campfires on the banks of the River Rother
Pets
Campfires
Showers
The Slips

8. The Slips

91%
(85)
Henfield, England · 38 units · Tents, Motorhomes
A relaxed, back-to-basics campsite in the West Sussex countryside
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
Stone Pit Meadows

9. Stone Pit Meadows

100%
(8)
Sandhurst, England · 5 units
Bell tent and shepherd's hut glamping in a wild and luscious space, 5 minutes from Bodiam Castle.
Pets
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Campfires
Allington Lock Campsite

10. Allington Lock Campsite

100%
(3)
England · 10 units · Tents, Glamping
Set beside a peaceful river, this family-friendly campsite offers a simple, nature-filled getaway. Pitch your own tent on one of our 8 non-electric grass pitches, or make yourself at home in one of our two cosy Scandinavian-style softwood cabins, each sleeping up to 4. Please note: guests staying in cabins will need to bring their own bed linen. Onsite facilities include: Riverside setting for a tranquil stay Hot showers and toilets Covered eating area with BBQs Cabins with electricity (for charging devices only) Parking for 1 car per booking (£5 per night) Dogs welcome Onsite CCTV and security barriers
Pets
Showers
Potable water
Glottenham - Nearly Wild Camping

11. Glottenham - Nearly Wild Camping

85%
(37)
Robertsbridge, England · 10 units
Family camping and luxury glamping in the grounds of a former castle and hop farm
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
Skoolie Stays

12. Skoolie Stays

100%
(5)
Pulborough, England · 1 unit
A converted, characterful and cool all-American yellow school bus parked up near the South Downs
Showers
Campfires
Potable water

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