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Top-rated campgrounds near Rottingdean
Chalky Downs
1. Chalky Downs
96%
(627)
4.4km from Rottingdean · 10 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Traditional tent camping in a stunningly-located South Downs farm, just down the road from buzzing Brighton
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Campfires
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Housedean Farm Campsite
2. Housedean Farm Campsite
98%
(114)
7.1km from Rottingdean · 4 units
Epic views of the South Downs, and a walker’s paradise, hidden sweetly on the South Downs Way
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Alciston Court Farm
3. Alciston Court Farm
95%
(55)
14km from Rottingdean · 5 units
A back-to-basics campsite that’s well located at the foot of the South Downs
Pets
Campfires
The Oaks Poultry Farm
4. The Oaks Poultry Farm
100%
(10)
15km from Rottingdean · 10 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Family-friendly summer camping on an East Sussex farm
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Showers
Potable water
Camping at Tomkins Farm
5. Camping at Tomkins Farm
96%
(185)
17km from Rottingdean · 41 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Relaxed camping beside a lake on an East Sussex farm, with alpacas, llamas, and camels
Pets
Campfires
Showers
Foot of the Downs
6. Foot of the Downs
100%
(28)
18km from Rottingdean · 3 units
Glamping on a family farm in Sussex, just off the South Downs Way and not far from Brighton
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The Slips
7. The Slips
91%
(85)
22km from Rottingdean · 38 units · Tents, Motorhomes
A relaxed, back-to-basics campsite in the West Sussex countryside
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
Hale Farm
8. Hale Farm
100%
(158)
22km from Rottingdean · 38 units · Tents, Glamping
A family-run, working farm in East Sussex offering spacious, traditional camping with no set pitches
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
Graywood Canvas Cottages & Hot Tubs
9. Graywood Canvas Cottages & Hot Tubs
100%
(14)
22km from Rottingdean · 3 units
These super-sized, double-decker yurts on a charming East Sussex farm take glamping to another level.
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Campfires
Hot Tub
Chanctonbury Corner
10. Chanctonbury Corner
92%
(13)
23km from Rottingdean · 1 unit · Tent, Motorhome
🌿 Exclusive Use. Wild Camping with Stunning South Downs Views
Escape to nature on our peaceful 9-acre smallholding, set at the end of a private drive with breathtaking views of the South Downs and the iconic Chanctonbury Ring. Just a short walk to the South Downs Way and the local pub, The Bull, famous for its homemade pizzas to eat in or take away. It is dog and family friendly with a large garden.
This is the perfect spot for walkers, cyclists, and anyone craving space and seclusion.
Enjoy exclusive use of the land for the night – it’s just you, the big skies, and the freedom to relax undisturbed.
What’s included:
• 🌄 Exclusive access to 9 acres of open meadow and wild areas
• 🔥 Fire pit with logs provided
• 🚰 Fresh water from outside taps
• 🚶♀️ Walking distance to the South Downs Way
• 🚲 Excellent cycling straight from the gate
• 🍺 Walking distance, 10 mins, to a family and dog friendly country pub
• 🌌 Dark skies for stargazing (watch out for the barn owl at dusk)
• 🐾 Dog-friendly (well-behaved pets welcome)
No crowds, no neighbours – just space to roam, unwind and soak up the views.
Ideal for couples, solo adventurers, small families or anyone seeking peace, nature and total privacy.
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Campfires
Potable water
Dernwood Farm Camping & Glamping
11. Dernwood Farm Camping & Glamping
96%
(64)
24km from Rottingdean · 17 units · Tents, Glamping
Camping and glamping in Sussex meadows and woodlands
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Campfires
Showers
Wild Boar Wood Campsite
12. Wild Boar Wood Campsite
98%
(50)
24km from Rottingdean · 9 units
Wild woodland glamping in the heart of Sussex with fires
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Campfires
Potable water
Fontmills Farm Campsite
13. Fontmills Farm Campsite
100%
(124)
25km from Rottingdean · 38 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Family-friendly camping near the Cuckoo Trail, where campfires are permitted and space is guaranteed
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Showers
Potable water
The Field at Findon
14. The Field at Findon
100%
(21)
26km from Rottingdean · 4 units
Bell tent camping in the South Downs National Park
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Campfires
The Sunset Tree
15. The Sunset Tree
95%
(31)
28km from Rottingdean · 29 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
A sociable, tents-only, pop-up campsite, with a good village pub and playground on the doorstep
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Campfires
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Fox Wood Campsite - under the oaks
16. Fox Wood Campsite - under the oaks
98%
(48)
30km from Rottingdean · 21 units · Tents, Glamping
Woodland camping with campfires in the South Downs National Park
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Campfires
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Downsview Vineyard
17. Downsview Vineyard
100%
(55)
30km from Rottingdean · 4 units
Simple but sophisticated, adults-only bell tent camping on a tiny vineyard with distant views of the South Downs
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Campfires
Hook Farm Campsite
18. Hook Farm Campsite
98%
(218)
30km from Rottingdean · 13 units
Blissfully back-to-basics camping in the heart of the West Sussex High Weald
Pets
Campfires
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Little Thakeham Farm
19. Little Thakeham Farm
97%
(57)
30km from Rottingdean · 15 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Almost wild camping in rural Sussex, with campfires, good footpaths and a pub within 15 minutes' walk
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Campfires
Potable water
Cattlestone Farm Adult Only
20. Cattlestone Farm Adult Only
97%
(132)
32km from Rottingdean · 56 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Friendly camping and glamping on a Sussex farm, with animals to meet, a pond to swim in, and the South Downs nearby.
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Campfires
Showers
Camping at Tomkins Farm
Camping at Tomkins Farm
96%
(185)
17km from Rottingdean · 41 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Relaxed camping beside a lake on an East Sussex farm, with alpacas, llamas, and camels
Pets
Campfires
Showers
Hale Farm
Hale Farm
100%
(158)
22km from Rottingdean · 38 units · Tents, Glamping
A family-run, working farm in East Sussex offering spacious, traditional camping with no set pitches
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
Hook Farm Campsite
Hook Farm Campsite
98%
(218)
30km from Rottingdean · 13 units
Blissfully back-to-basics camping in the heart of the West Sussex High Weald
Pets
Campfires
Showers
Sunnyside Pop Up Camping
Sunnyside Pop Up Camping
96%
(13)
34km from Rottingdean · 2 units · Tents, Motorhomes
We are a pop-up campsite, which means we are open most weekends during the summer with some longer stints at the beginning and at the end of our season. We offer different activities each weekend, varying from damper bread making to wild food walks and bush craft skills. We also celebrate Midsummer (Juhannus) in Finnish style!
22nd May - 31st May - Opening: Sauna hot all Week 😃🙌🏻
19th - 21st June Summer Solstice/Juhannus ☀️☀️☀️
26th - 28th June - Fairy Garden Making 🧚🏻🧚🏻♀️🧚🏻♂️
3rd -5th July - Damper Bread 🥨
10th-12th July - DJ BBQ 🎶🍗
17th -19th July -Whittling 🥄🔪
24th - 26th July - Wellness weekend 🧘🧘♂️🧘♀️
31st July - 3rd August - Wand Making and 🪄🧚♂️
7th - 9th August - Communal Curry Night 🥘
14th - 16th August - Fire Making for Kids 🔥
20th - 23rd August - Wild Food Walk 🍄🟫🫐
27th - 31st August - Closing Week ☀️🔥🥂🍾
FINNISH SAUNA
We light our authentic Finnish sauna on Friday and Saturday. you can buy a £5 Sauna Pass onsite that gives you access during your stay, If its not currently hot don't worry its less than an hour to get it hot!
CAMPFIRES
We love campfires and see them as an integral part of the camping experience. Campfires bring people together at the end of the day, to cook, socialise and relax. The smell of the wood smoke at twilight and the excitement on the kids faces when the marshmallows come out are bound to set you up for a perfect night away from the city lights! We sell crates of firewood, and hire fire pits for you to use during your stay.
MUSIC
The Lower Fields are for quiet camping. We would like it to be the perfect place for children to sleep and adults to chitchat around the campfires.
On the Upper Field and near the Centre Camp we do allow you to listen and enjoy any music. But please respect your fellow campers! We want everybody to be able to enjoy their weekend without being disturbed. We ask for quiet across the whole site from 11.30pm.
Overall we are quite a sociable site, with things happening at center camp every weekend. and a public campfire to sit around for a few mins after your sauna. We have a great area for large family groups. We pride ourselves on helping new campers get the most out of the experience come and hay hello at center camp.
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Glassenbury Camping
Glassenbury Camping
99%
(81)
51km from Rottingdean · 33 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Eco camping in the heart of the High Weald and Kent's castle country
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Campfires
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The Barn KT9
The Barn KT9
97%
(322)
62km from Rottingdean · 16 units · Tents, Glamping
A unique rural campsite in Surrey, a stone's throw from London's Zone 6
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Campfires
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Chalky Downs
Chalky Downs
96%
(627)
4.4km from Rottingdean · 10 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Traditional tent camping in a stunningly-located South Downs farm, just down the road from buzzing Brighton
Pets
Campfires
Showers
Housedean Farm Campsite
Housedean Farm Campsite
98%
(114)
7.1km from Rottingdean · 4 units
Epic views of the South Downs, and a walker’s paradise, hidden sweetly on the South Downs Way
Pets
Campfires
Showers
Alciston Court Farm
Alciston Court Farm
95%
(55)
14km from Rottingdean · 5 units
A back-to-basics campsite that’s well located at the foot of the South Downs
Pets
Campfires
Camping at Tomkins Farm
Camping at Tomkins Farm
96%
(185)
17km from Rottingdean · 41 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Relaxed camping beside a lake on an East Sussex farm, with alpacas, llamas, and camels
Pets
Campfires
Showers
Foot of the Downs
Foot of the Downs
100%
(28)
18km from Rottingdean · 3 units
Glamping on a family farm in Sussex, just off the South Downs Way and not far from Brighton
Pets
Showers
Campfires
The Slips
The Slips
91%
(85)
22km from Rottingdean · 38 units · Tents, Motorhomes
A relaxed, back-to-basics campsite in the West Sussex countryside
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
James
2 weeks ago
Tent
Great farm and set up. Facilities were great and plenty of pitches - very peaceful surroundings!
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Rahel
2 weeks ago
Tent
Great views onto the south downs for sunset! Was a bit tricky to find the place but host was responsive and friendly. Toilet available but a bit of a trek from the campsite!
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Emma
2 weeks ago
7 m campervan
With pets
Lovely quiet field with beautiful sunsets. Great to have the firepit and logs provided. All as described - perfect!
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Lauren
2 weeks ago
Tent
10/10 stay, Philip is a top man. Facilities were exactly what you needed. Fire pit was a huge bonus. Loved the stay :)
See moreEmily
3 weeks ago
5 m Class A
With pets
A beautiful, quiet spot with big skies and a stunning sunset. The addition of the picnic bench and firepit were thoughtful and welcome additions. Directions were clear and it was easy to fill up with water before setting up camp. Would love to visit again. Thank you!
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Robert Anthony
3 weeks ago
With kids
Amazing - set up was perfect. Will definitely return. Thank you for your hospitality.
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Ali
3 weeks ago
With kids
Very calm and quite place, and we've had a very good experience with our trip as a whole.
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Kelly
3 weeks ago
Tent
Group trip
We had a 3 night stay for a gig in area, the facilities were modern and clean, it was a very peaceful stay overall and friendly people. Will definitely come back!
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sam
September 2026
Tent
With pets
Great site. Amazing woods to walk in and find the rope swings. Showers and toilet at the entrance are ok. Proper toilets in the wild camping field are ok once you get over the size of the spiders. Trolleys provided to get luggage from car to camp site, can be a long walk but worth it. When it’s quiet at night you can hear the pylon nearby. Loved sitting out by the fire pit.
See moreJoseph
September 2026
Tent
We were allowed full access to a large field with nice views. I loved how we were left to do what we wanted and trusted by the owner.
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Nick
September 2026
Tent
With kids
Fantastic camping spot. Nice size pitches and it wasn't busy when we visited in September.
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Vicki
September 2026
5 m campervan
With kids
Pitches are well spaced out. Each have a fire pit and a QR code that you can use to order from them shop (I didn’t try it out). I don’t know if I was using the right toilets as there was only one block but no signs for anything else.
We were only there a night but would definitely come back.
See moreEthan
September 2026
Tent
The site is stunning. It's great to be surrounded by woods. Amanda is a fabulous host and the shop and cafe are just great. We had a brilliant few days.
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Daniel
August 2026
Tent
With kids
We loved camping at Hook Farm Campsite. Facilities are basic but perfectly functional (including warm and clean showers), site is quiet and natural. The steep slopes are not ideal, as the mattress moves down while trying to sleep. It is however a great campsite with helpful and friendly staff and management.
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Nick
August 2026
Tent
Stunning views....once we found it!
Family delightful, really helpful once we went to the farm!
Very peaceful....
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rachelbirch72
August 2026
4 m campervan
With kids
Excellent site. Clean, beautiful views, convenient for Brighton
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Leonardo
August 2026
Tent
With kids
Booked as saw other reviews from campsite and yes it’s really magical and incredible camping experience.
The woods are something difficult to find somewhere else.
Totally recommended!
See moreAlison
August 2026
Tent
With pets
This is a beautiful site, space enough for privacy for every camper. Miles and his family were welcoming. You can hear the A27 but it is faint and doesn't spoil the stay, you hear the owls and sheep more!
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August 2026
Tent
Me and my partner both agree that it's one of the nicest campsites we've ever been to. So, so pretty, clean and abundant facilities, friendly staff and walking distance to a cute town with pub, cafe for brekkie, and anything else you could possibly need. It was also just a 25 minute bus back from Brighton.
See moreSteph
August 2026
5 m campervan
I loved the peaceful setting of Cattlestone Farm. Looking out to the meadow in the day and the stars at night. The pitches are so nicely done with lots of space and the freedom to choose a pitch. I really loved the shower and loo setup - individual units with an outdoor-indoor feel. You are protected from the elements but the very top section (above head height) is open, giving lovely airflow and feeling like you’re showering outdoors but with nice hot water. A nice way to start to the day :)
I will definitely be back!
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