Woodland campsites in North Wessex Downs AONB

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Pitch up under the canopy in North Wessex Downs AONB—forest camping here means mornings with woodpeckers and evenings by the fire. You’ve got over 740 forest sites to choose from, ranging from wild clearings to tucked-away groves. Prices start at just £9 a night, though expect an average of £110 for a spot with all the essentials. Campsites like Abbey Home Farm (100 reviews), Woodlands Camping (59 reviews), and Cotswolds Camping at Holycombe (51 reviews) fill up quickly—locals favour them for easy walking trails and proper forest seclusion. Most sites allow campfires, have toilets, and welcome pets. You can swim in quiet streams, spot roe deer at dawn, or fish in hidden ponds. Bring sturdy boots; the trails wind through ancient woods and can get muddy, especially after a classic English rain. Rubbish bins aren’t always close, so pack a bag to take yours home. If you want forest camping with honest-to-goodness woodland, this is the spot.

95% (672) 348 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near North Wessex Downs AONB

Abbey Home Farm

1. Abbey Home Farm

94%
(218)
21 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Cirencester, Gloucestershire, South West England
Eco-camping for real. Cooking on an open fire. Unspoilt natural beauty.
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from 
£9
 / night
Buzzard Holt Hosting

2. Buzzard Holt Hosting

100%
(7)
13 units · Glamping · Buckingham, England
Glamping with a mini outdoor spa on the edge of Stowe Park in Buckinghamshire
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£59
 / night
Old Litten

3. Old Litten

99%
(60)
1 unit · Tent · Steep, Hampshire, South East England
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
Oak & Ash & Thorn in the Cotswolds

4. Oak & Ash & Thorn in the Cotswolds

100%
(47)
9 units · Tents · Gloucestershire, South West England
Secluded almost wild camping spots in an ancient woodland in the Cotswolds
Pets
Campfires
Potable water
from 
£300
 / night
Hollington Park Glamping

5. Hollington Park Glamping

95%
(11)
6 units · Glamping · Hampshire, South East England
Pod and bell tent glamping in woodland on the edge of the North Wessex Downs
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£105
 / night
Woodlands Camping

6. Woodlands Camping

97%
(104)
10 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Ropley, England
A back-to-basics campsite in the South Downs National Park
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£27
 / night
Quaint Farm in a National Park

7. Quaint Farm in a National Park

100%
(26)
2 units · Glamping · Liphook, England
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
Cotswolds Camping at Holycombe

8. Cotswolds Camping at Holycombe

95%
(148)
14 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Warwickshire, England
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
Teddy's Farm

9. Teddy's Farm

99%
(154)
95 units · Tents, Glamping · Hampshire, South East England
Family-friendly pop-up camping in the heart of the New Forest.
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£12
 / night
Wingbury Farm Glamping

10. Wingbury Farm Glamping

98%
(26)
3 units · Glamping · Buckinghamshire, South East England
Modern pod glamping with hot tubs in a quiet Buckinghamshire meadow
Showers
Campfires
Hot Tub
from 
£160
 / night
Shotover Country Park Wild Camping

11. Shotover Country Park Wild Camping

25 units · Tents · England
Our 7 acre property is a mixture of woodland and meadows with a fresh water spring and several fruit and nut trees. It is wild and mysterious with amazing sunsets and we are just a stones throw away from Shotover Country Park, which is the real Narnia. C S Lewis lived on the edge of Shotover woods and so we can fairly assume that Shotover is the inspiration for the Narnia trilogy. Shotover Country Park is one of Oxfords best kept secrets and consists of 280 acres of freely accessible woodland and open countryside. It is a paradise for dog walkers, horse riders and cyclists and also has natural sandpits for children to enjoy. We will be offering woodland rides from this location in 2026 as we need to do some fencing work first.
Pets
Campfires
from 
£27
 / night
Tom's Field (New Forest)

12. Tom's Field (New Forest)

99%
(44)
40 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Fordingbridge, Hampshire, South East England
Small, family-run camping in the New Forest National Park, brought about by popular demand
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£35
 / night
Adsdean Avenue Camping

13. Adsdean Avenue Camping

100%
(3)
25 units · Tents · East Ashling, West Sussex, South East England
Off-grid woodland camping on the edge of Funtington in West Sussex South Downs National Park five minutes’ drive; Chichester 15 minutes Peaceful pop-up site with spacious pitches; pub five minutes’ drive After a dollop of peace and quiet along with an almost wild camping adventure on the edge of the South Downs? Adsdean Avenue Camping, five minutes’ drive from the country village of Funtington, is where you need to be. Set in woodlands, the vast pop-up camping field has a limited number of pitches so everybody is nicely spread out and private. The meadow is surrounded by lush farmland and mature trees, and your rural soundtrack will be birdsong and the rustling of leaves. The simplicity of the setup (no electricity, no wifi, no showers) gives you all a chance to disconnect from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, whether you’re looking to explore the walking – bring any family dogs to join your expeditions – and cycling trails nearby, enjoy family evenings cuddled up around the campfire, or go stargazing under the clear night sky.
Pets
Campfires
Potable water
from 
£25
 / night
Muddycreek Farm (New Forest)

14. Muddycreek Farm (New Forest)

95%
(151)
40 units · Tents · Hampshire, South East England
A 28 day August pop-up, offering traditional Hampshire camping on a New Forest Pony farm
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£15
 / night
Wolford Wood Camping & Cabins

15. Wolford Wood Camping & Cabins

98%
(30)
16 units · Tents · Moreton In Marsh, England
Family camping in a Cotswolds wildflower meadow beside an ancient woodland and SSSI
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from 
£22
 / night
Huckleberry Farm

16. Huckleberry Farm

81%
(16)
6 units · Tents, Glamping · Oxfordshire, South East England
A back-to-basics campsite that’s well placed for visiting Oxford and the Cotswolds
Pets
Campfires
Potable water
from 
£30
 / night
Woodfire at Westerlands

17. Woodfire at Westerlands

99%
(51)
22 units · Tents · West Sussex, South East England
A foodie campsite with outdoor feasts, set in the heart of the South Downs
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£22
 / night
The Old Airfield

18. The Old Airfield

85%
(143)
114 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Hampshire, South East England
A New Forest airfield that's been overtaken by nature, less than 10 minutes' drive from the coast
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£30
 / night
South Allenford Farm

19. South Allenford Farm

88%
(13)
6 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Fordingbridge, Hampshire, South East England
A farmer’s field for self-sufficient campers in Cranborne Chase
Pets
Campfires
Water hookup
from 
£29
 / night
Jubilee Camping

20. Jubilee Camping

96%
(98)
51 units · Tents · Fordingbridge, Hampshire, South East England
Simple tent camping in the farming village of Damerham with fine views and easy access to the New Forest National Park
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£24
 / night

Pitch up under the canopy in North Wessex Downs AONB—forest camping here means mornings with woodpeckers and evenings by the fire. You’ve got over 740 forest sites to choose from, ranging from wild clearings to tucked-away groves. Prices start at just £9 a night, though expect an average of £110 for a spot with all the essentials. Campsites like Abbey Home Farm (100 reviews), Woodlands Camping (59 reviews), and Cotswolds Camping at Holycombe (51 reviews) fill up quickly—locals favour them for easy walking trails and proper forest seclusion. Most sites allow campfires, have toilets, and welcome pets. You can swim in quiet streams, spot roe deer at dawn, or fish in hidden ponds. Bring sturdy boots; the trails wind through ancient woods and can get muddy, especially after a classic English rain. Rubbish bins aren’t always close, so pack a bag to take yours home. If you want forest camping with honest-to-goodness woodland, this is the spot.

95% (672) 348 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near North Wessex Downs AONB

Abbey Home Farm

1. Abbey Home Farm

94%
(218)
21 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Cirencester, Gloucestershire, South West England
Eco-camping for real. Cooking on an open fire. Unspoilt natural beauty.
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from 
£9
 / night
Buzzard Holt Hosting

2. Buzzard Holt Hosting

100%
(7)
13 units · Glamping · Buckingham, England
Glamping with a mini outdoor spa on the edge of Stowe Park in Buckinghamshire
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£59
 / night
Old Litten

3. Old Litten

99%
(60)
1 unit · Tent · Steep, Hampshire, South East England
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
Oak & Ash & Thorn in the Cotswolds

4. Oak & Ash & Thorn in the Cotswolds

100%
(47)
9 units · Tents · Gloucestershire, South West England
Secluded almost wild camping spots in an ancient woodland in the Cotswolds
Pets
Campfires
Potable water
from 
£300
 / night
Hollington Park Glamping

5. Hollington Park Glamping

95%
(11)
6 units · Glamping · Hampshire, South East England
Pod and bell tent glamping in woodland on the edge of the North Wessex Downs
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£105
 / night
Woodlands Camping

6. Woodlands Camping

97%
(104)
10 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Ropley, England
A back-to-basics campsite in the South Downs National Park
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£27
 / night
Quaint Farm in a National Park

7. Quaint Farm in a National Park

100%
(26)
2 units · Glamping · Liphook, England
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
Cotswolds Camping at Holycombe

8. Cotswolds Camping at Holycombe

95%
(148)
14 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Warwickshire, England
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
Teddy's Farm

9. Teddy's Farm

99%
(154)
95 units · Tents, Glamping · Hampshire, South East England
Family-friendly pop-up camping in the heart of the New Forest.
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£12
 / night
Wingbury Farm Glamping

10. Wingbury Farm Glamping

98%
(26)
3 units · Glamping · Buckinghamshire, South East England
Modern pod glamping with hot tubs in a quiet Buckinghamshire meadow
Showers
Campfires
Hot Tub
from 
£160
 / night
Shotover Country Park Wild Camping

11. Shotover Country Park Wild Camping

25 units · Tents · England
Our 7 acre property is a mixture of woodland and meadows with a fresh water spring and several fruit and nut trees. It is wild and mysterious with amazing sunsets and we are just a stones throw away from Shotover Country Park, which is the real Narnia. C S Lewis lived on the edge of Shotover woods and so we can fairly assume that Shotover is the inspiration for the Narnia trilogy. Shotover Country Park is one of Oxfords best kept secrets and consists of 280 acres of freely accessible woodland and open countryside. It is a paradise for dog walkers, horse riders and cyclists and also has natural sandpits for children to enjoy. We will be offering woodland rides from this location in 2026 as we need to do some fencing work first.
Pets
Campfires
from 
£27
 / night
Tom's Field (New Forest)

12. Tom's Field (New Forest)

99%
(44)
40 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Fordingbridge, Hampshire, South East England
Small, family-run camping in the New Forest National Park, brought about by popular demand
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£35
 / night
Adsdean Avenue Camping

13. Adsdean Avenue Camping

100%
(3)
25 units · Tents · East Ashling, West Sussex, South East England
Off-grid woodland camping on the edge of Funtington in West Sussex South Downs National Park five minutes’ drive; Chichester 15 minutes Peaceful pop-up site with spacious pitches; pub five minutes’ drive After a dollop of peace and quiet along with an almost wild camping adventure on the edge of the South Downs? Adsdean Avenue Camping, five minutes’ drive from the country village of Funtington, is where you need to be. Set in woodlands, the vast pop-up camping field has a limited number of pitches so everybody is nicely spread out and private. The meadow is surrounded by lush farmland and mature trees, and your rural soundtrack will be birdsong and the rustling of leaves. The simplicity of the setup (no electricity, no wifi, no showers) gives you all a chance to disconnect from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, whether you’re looking to explore the walking – bring any family dogs to join your expeditions – and cycling trails nearby, enjoy family evenings cuddled up around the campfire, or go stargazing under the clear night sky.
Pets
Campfires
Potable water
from 
£25
 / night
Muddycreek Farm (New Forest)

14. Muddycreek Farm (New Forest)

95%
(151)
40 units · Tents · Hampshire, South East England
A 28 day August pop-up, offering traditional Hampshire camping on a New Forest Pony farm
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£15
 / night
Wolford Wood Camping & Cabins

15. Wolford Wood Camping & Cabins

98%
(30)
16 units · Tents · Moreton In Marsh, England
Family camping in a Cotswolds wildflower meadow beside an ancient woodland and SSSI
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from 
£22
 / night
Huckleberry Farm

16. Huckleberry Farm

81%
(16)
6 units · Tents, Glamping · Oxfordshire, South East England
A back-to-basics campsite that’s well placed for visiting Oxford and the Cotswolds
Pets
Campfires
Potable water
from 
£30
 / night
Woodfire at Westerlands

17. Woodfire at Westerlands

99%
(51)
22 units · Tents · West Sussex, South East England
A foodie campsite with outdoor feasts, set in the heart of the South Downs
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£22
 / night
The Old Airfield

18. The Old Airfield

85%
(143)
114 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Hampshire, South East England
A New Forest airfield that's been overtaken by nature, less than 10 minutes' drive from the coast
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£30
 / night
South Allenford Farm

19. South Allenford Farm

88%
(13)
6 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Fordingbridge, Hampshire, South East England
A farmer’s field for self-sufficient campers in Cranborne Chase
Pets
Campfires
Water hookup
from 
£29
 / night
Jubilee Camping

20. Jubilee Camping

96%
(98)
51 units · Tents · Fordingbridge, Hampshire, South East England
Simple tent camping in the farming village of Damerham with fine views and easy access to the New Forest National Park
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£24
 / night

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