Woodland campsites in South Downs National Park

Country hikes, coastal views, and cultural sites are all on the itinerary in the South Downs.

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South Downs National Park

96% (648 reviews)

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Weekend Trip to Old Litten

Absolutely stunning, we loved everything about it and Charlotte was so welcoming and accommodating.

Weekend Trip to Old Litten

My wife and my dog and I had the most amazing time at Charlotte's camp. The views were amazing and so was our host who greeted us upon arrival and gave us a tour of the land. The firepit's and logs provided was an added bonus and we will definitely be returning very soon. All in all a 10/10 couldn't ask for much more. Thank You Charlotte

Weekend Trip to The Old Airfield

Last minute booking, very accomodating. Stayed on adults only side of airfield. Very quiet. Great addition to be able to hire firepit and wood. Will be back again

Weekend Trip to Fallow Coombe Glamping

We had a great stay at Fallow Coombe Glamping. The set up is great, felt very relaxed and peaceful. The outdoor bath was a great little treat. Alice was great with all communication throughout and I would very much recommend a stay here. Thanks.

4 nights at The Secret Campsite

We had a wonderful stay at the Secret Campsite. Our pitch was beautifully maintained and secluded, while also being close enough to the facilities. As we were camping with our young children this felt like the perfect set up! The wash house was great with excellent loos, showers and washing up facilities, and they were cleaned regularly. Tim and Suki were excellent hosts, super friendly with lots of local knowledge. The woodland area accessible from the site via the old railway walk was gorgeous and so quiet that it felt like our own private woodland!

7 nights at Old Litten

I don’t know the words to recommend this site more! Charlotte is a superb host, she met us on site when we arrived and gave us a tour of the whole site. She was fantastic with the children and made sure they found the swing which they spent a lot of the week on. We stayed for 7 nights in this slice of heaven and were never disturbed. Charlotte messaged to check we were okay half way through the week. Absolutely beautiful scenery from our front window looking out across the valley. The walks through the Ashford hangers really get your legs working. So many great pubs to choose from as well, but you must check out the Cricketers on a Wednesday night with their stone oven pizzas! All the items you need for a fantastic back to nature stay here and we will be coming back for sure! Thank-you for an amazing holiday!

Weekend Trip to The Old Airfield

Great camp site ..lovely hot powerful showers and clean toilets. Perfect location to the beach and the beautiful walks of the new forest. Great atmosphere and very helpful staff will definitely be back 💝🙏

Weekend Trip to The Barn KT9

Just had the most incredible overnight bivvy experience at KT9 Barn – a true haven for anyone bikepacking or wild camping near London. From the moment I reached out, Charlie’s communication was faultless – warm, welcoming, and full of useful details to make the most of the stay. You instantly get the sense that he genuinely cares about the experience you’re going to have. Already planning my next stay.

1 night at The Secret Campsite

Great host. Site very peaceful and provided everything I could ask for. No vehicles on site is bliss as are the dedicated plots with a fire pits. Thank you I hope to be back.

Weekend Trip to The Barn KT9

Lovely small campsite. Great facilities - wonderful showers and a cafe serving fab food and coffee. Loved it.

Jessica

3 weeks ago

Weekend Trip to Quaint Farm in a National Park

Had such a lovely weekend staying at the Shepard's Hut. Everything we needed for cooking and eating at the hut, an amazing hot shower, and beautiful views from the bedroom windows. Matt and his wife were super friendly and helpful. We will definitely be coming back!!

anurag

3 weeks ago

Weekend Trip to Southwood Park Estate

Loved the camp vibe and the people are very welcoming and friendly. The campsite is very clean and things are there for everyone likeness to enjoy. The staff is very sweet to help. You just have to ask. Make sure to get your cooking equipments like if you want to cook near your tent. There is stove and fireplace. You can also use the open kitchen BBQ to cook if you want. Get yourself a camp chair if you want to sit comfortably outside next to the fireplace near your tent and an outdoor lamp Each camp is separated so you have ample privacy The camp area is beautifully designed and decorated which looks great during daytime. Breakfast is scrumptious and you can have food and drinks throughout the day in the restaurant. The campsite hosts are super nice and loves to take good care of their guests

1 night at Old Litten

Amazing campsite - very private and quiet, amazing views of the South Downs, an absolute bargain. Charlotte’ a very warm and accomodating host. I can’t wait to come back!

Weekend Trip to Old Litten

Had an absolutely lovely long weekend at old litten site. Charlotte met us when we arrived and showed us around. Brilliant site, everything we needed for a nice break getting back to nature. There are lovely walks around the site and then longer walks around the downs. Beautiful sunsets in the evenings sat around the fire pit. This Is well worth the visit, we have already rebooked our next visit.

Weekend Trip to Beech Estate Campsite

Tranquille camping spot in the beautiful woods. My allocated pitch was very secluded and perfect a weekend break away from the concrete jungle. Check in was easy and informative, pre ordered logs and firefighters at reception for me to collect. Plenty of large wheelbarrows to ferry equipment to the pitch. Yellow trail walk was closed promptly informed via email and given two alternative routes. I am a female solo camping and felt safe at all times. Would thoroughly recommend.

3 nights at Beech Estate Campsite

Lovely setting in the woods. Nice and calm, clean toilet facilities. Great bucket shower (who’d have thought!). Lovely walk from the pitch to Battle town. Would visit again.

1 night at The Barn KT9

Lots of space and upgrades since my previous stay there; the onsite cafe serves awesome food and coffee, not to mention the friendly dogs that are always around!

2 nights at Old Litten

Loved camping here, its so quiet and secluded. We has lovely weather and the Wild garlic was flowering. So beautiful. Thank you Charlotte for making such a wonderful couple of days for us xx

Weekend Trip to Old Litten

Really unique and wonderful campsite! Charlotte was a great host. We had everything we needed, extra chairs, tables, fire pits, wood. It was really great to have the entire place to ourselves, very private and quiet site and absolutely beautiful. We absolutely would come again!

Helen

May 2025

Weekend Trip to The Barn KT9

KT9 barn is brilliant. The bell tent was spacious and we loved the extra bits of detail on the campsite like the hammocks and badminton net. Outdoor toilets and showers were clean and a good bit of the experience for the kids

Dog-friendly getaways

Acacia Bay Woodlands

2 units · Glamping1 acre · England

A beautifully designed and curated set of cosy cabins located in a magical ancient woodland setting. Completely renovated for 2024, an ideal retreat for a group looking for a magical holiday surrounded by nature. Each cabin has private parking, secure gardens and private entrance. The cabins are not isolated as just off from the main road. This allows you to feel cocooned in The Woodlands yet have easy access to a Tescos superstore 5 minutes up the road.

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Hollington Park Glamping

6 units · Glamping10 acres · Hampshire, South East England

Pod and bell tent glamping in woodland on the edge of the North Wessex Downs

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Stud Farm

1 unit · Glamping25 acres · Brockenhurst, England

A shepherd’s hut on a traditional New Forest farm

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Brocklands Farm

2 units · Glamping1 acre · Petersfield, Hampshire, South East England

Reconnect with nature in a spacious safari tent, overlooking the hilly downlands of Hampshire’s Meon Valley

Willow Wood Off-Grid Cabin

1 unit · Glamping15 acres · England

Escape the noise. Reconnect with nature. Our cosy off-grid cabin, Hwin, is set in an open meadow with sweeping countryside views and zero light pollution (perect for stargazing!) Fully off-grid, but with all the comforts: hot shower, king-size bed, full kitchen, and a wood-burning stove. - Panoramic views from bed - Dog-friendly with outdoor space to roam - 1km walk to the Six Bells pub (proper pub) - 3km from Gun Tap Room & Brewery - 30 mins to the Beachy Head to Seven Sisters coastal hike

12 top forest campsites in South Downs National Park

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The Barn KT9

22 units · Glamping, Tents3 acres · Greater London, South East England

A unique rural campsite in Surrey, a stone's throw from London's Zone 6

The Old Airfield

114 units · Glamping, Motorhomes, Tents30 acres · Hampshire, South East England

A New Forest airfield that's been overtaken by nature, less than 10 minutes' drive from the coast

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Beech Estate Campsite

55 units · Glamping, Tents25 acres · Battle, England

Tent pitch camping and wild glamping in a Sussex woodland hideaway

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Pepperscombe Cottages & Glamping

3 units · Glamping20 acres · Steyning, England

Welcome to Pepperscombe Farm. We offer cosy accommodation & glamping on a farm on the outskirts of picturesque Steyning town. There's direct access from the farm to the South Downs National Park with local footpaths and trails for mountain biking. Easy walking distance to local shops, pubs and restaurants and a 20 minute drive to the local beaches. We look forward to welcoming you to this magical space and retreat.

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Woodlands Camping

10 units · Motorhomes, Tents200 acres · Ropley, England

A back-to-basics campsite in the South Downs National Park

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Old Litten

1 unit · Tent8 acres · 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.

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Dernwood Farm Wild Camping

17 units · Glamping, Tents70 acres · East Sussex, South East England

Camping and glamping in Sussex meadows and woodlands

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Teddy's Farm

95 units · Glamping, Tents18 acres · Hampshire, South East England

Family-friendly pop-up camping in the heart of the New Forest.

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Earth Camp

33 units · Glamping, Motorhomes, Tents4 acres · Lewes, East Sussex, South East England

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.

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Woodfire at Westerlands

22 units · Tents5 acres · West Sussex, South East England

A foodie campsite with outdoor feasts, set in the heart of the South Downs

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Muddycreek Farm (New Forest)

50 units · Tents12 acres · Hampshire, South East England

A 28 day August pop-up, offering traditional Hampshire camping on a New Forest Pony farm

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Croft Cottage Camping

12 units · Motorhomes, Tents1 acre · Fordingbridge, Hampshire, South East England

Small-time camping with a family-friendly buzz, a walk away from the beautiful New Forest

Star Hosts in South Downs National Park

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Waydown Shepherds Huts

2 units · Glamping2 acres · West Sussex, South East England

Modern shepherd's huts beside the South Downs Way

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ShelleyOaks Farm Camping New Forest

5 units · Motorhomes, Tents10 acres · Romsey, Hampshire, South East England

Family-friendly camping on a Hampshire farm, edging the New Forest National Park.

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Tom's Field (New Forest)

40 units · Glamping, Motorhomes, Tents2 acres · Fordingbridge, Hampshire, South East England

Small, family-run camping in the New Forest National Park, brought about by popular demand

Happy farmer sitting in a truck in a grassy field

Woodland campsites in South Downs National Park guide

Overview

Discover the perfect camping experience in the UK's South Downs National Park with Hipcamp. Whether you're a nature enthusiast, a forest lover, or simply seeking a serene getaway, we've got you covered. With over 120 options available in the park, you'll have no trouble finding your ideal accommodation. From cosy campsites tucked away in the trees to charming shepherd huts, we offer a variety of options to suit your preferences. Plus, our top campsites, like Fox Wood Campsite - under the oaks (10 reviews), Waydown Shepherds Huts (3 reviews), and Woodlands Camping (2 reviews), have been highly rated by fellow campers. Prices start as low as £25 per night, with an average of £50 per night. So pack your cooking equipment, bring along your furry friends, and get ready to explore the great outdoors with activities like fishing, horse riding, and boating. Book your camping adventure today!