Best Private Campsites in South Downs National Park 2026

Looking to experience the great outdoors in the South Downs National Park? Look no further than Hipcamp. With over 19 private sites to choose from, you'll find the perfect accommodation for your camping adventure. Whether you prefer a cosy campsite or a spacious field, there's something for everyone. Check out top-rated campsites like Foot of the Downs (12 reviews), The Field at Findon (7 reviews), and Beau and Bell at South Farm (3 reviews). Plus, enjoy popular facilities like showers, potable water, and campfires. And if you're into snow sports, hiking, or off-roading, you'll be in heaven. Prices start as low as £75 per night, with an average price of £110 per night. So gear up and get ready for an unforgettable camping experience in the South Downs National Park.

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Top-rated campgrounds near South Downs National Park

Looking to experience the great outdoors in the South Downs National Park? Look no further than Hipcamp. With over 19 private sites to choose from, you'll find the perfect accommodation for your camping adventure. Whether you prefer a cosy campsite or a spacious field, there's something for everyone. Check out top-rated campsites like Foot of the Downs (12 reviews), The Field at Findon (7 reviews), and Beau and Bell at South Farm (3 reviews). Plus, enjoy popular facilities like showers, potable water, and campfires. And if you're into snow sports, hiking, or off-roading, you'll be in heaven. Prices start as low as £75 per night, with an average price of £110 per night. So gear up and get ready for an unforgettable camping experience in the South Downs National Park.

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Top-rated campgrounds near South Downs National Park

1. The Nut Plat Retreat

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3 units · Glamping · Kent, South East England

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

2. Luna Domes

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8 units · Glamping · East Grinstead, England

High-end glamping with hot tubs in the Garden of England

3. Scallow Campsite Glamping Pods

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3 units · Glamping · East Hoathly, Near Lewes, England

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.

4. Wonderland Festival Retreat

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2 units · Glamping · Henfield, England

Glamping by the lake with an optional sauna and hot tub

5. Quaint Farm in a National Park

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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.

6. Sindles Farm Glamping and Camping

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9 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Emsworth, West Sussex

We are a small, friendly site on a working farm in the beautiful South Downs National Park. We have shepherds huts, bell tents and a land pod in an old sheep paddock, all with private fire pits. We’re surrounded by footpaths and bridleways that can be explored all day, and 10 minutes drive from the sea. We also have a small grass-pitch campsite that opens in the summer for tents and camper vans.

7. Glamping Retreat & Campsite

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17 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Ryde, England

Retro Staycations near Ryde on the Isle of Wight

8. Earth Camp

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33 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · 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.

9. Southwood Park Estate

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12 units · Glamping · Chichester , England

Southwood park estate is a beautifully manicured and peaceful destination for those who want to get back to nature and still have all of the home comforts that they are used to. We are at the foot of the South Downs, and only 8 minutes drive from Chichester and the Good Wood Estate We are family and pet friendly site. All bookings come with cooked breakfasts for each guest per day as well as a large log / lighters pack for each day!

10. Fox Wood Campsite - under the oaks

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21 units · Tents, Glamping · West Sussex, South East England

Woodland camping with campfires in the South Downs National Park

11. Croft Cottage Camping

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12 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Fordingbridge, Hampshire, South East England

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

12. The Field at Findon

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4 units · Glamping · Findon, England

Bell tent camping in the South Downs National Park

13. Foot of the Downs

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3 units · Glamping · West Sussex, South East England

Glamping on a family farm in Sussex, just off the South Downs Way and not far from Brighton

14. Caracol Camping

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8 units · Glamping · Tunbridge Wells, England

Caracol Camping was created by Claire and Ade after having a longstanding dream to set up a glamping site of their own. By partnering with Michael, a renowned asparagus and fruit farmer, we are delighted to present to you our vision of posh camping in the heart of the Kent countryside Caracol is located in a stunning area of outstanding natural beauty in the High Weald area of Kent & Sussex. Just a short walk from the pretty village of Groombridge with 2 stunning pubs, a post office, bakers and the very unique steam valley railway. We have 8 fully furnished luxury bell tents, nestle in a 3 acre wildflower meadow, equipped with all of the facilities that you need for a comfortable stay. We are proud to offer a cosy snug area to relax with friends, brand new toilet and shower facilities along with a communal kitchen area offering everything you need to cook up a feast. We are incredibly proud to be partnered with Groombridge Farm Shop, runner up in the Farm Retail Awards in 2022. We can arrange delivery of hampers and goods directly to your tent upon arrival. The area is an oasis of peace and calm with plenty of activities and places to explore right on the doorstep. Situated just outside the historic spa town of Tunbridge Wells, we have easy road and rail links to the Kent, Surrey, Sussex and Essex counties and a short train ride to central London. Just bring yourselves and enjoy the stunning skies and nature that we are proud to offer.

15. Fontmills Farm Campsite

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40 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · East Sussex, South East England

Family-friendly camping near the Cuckoo Trail, where campfires are permitted and space is guaranteed

16. Ninham Country Holidays

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16 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Shanklin, England

A stunning, family-friendly campsite on the stunning, family-friendly Isle of Wight

17. Downsview Vineyard

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5 units · Glamping · East Sussex, South East England

Simple but sophisticated, adults-only bell tent camping on a tiny vineyard with distant views of the South Downs

18. Beau and Bell at South Farm

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10 units · Glamping · Lewes, England

Summer bell tent camping on a South Downs farm in Sussex

19. Woodfire at Chapel Field

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24 units · Tents, Glamping · Firle, England

A small off-grid site that celebrates Sussex with camping and campfire cooking in the South Downs National Park

20. Graywood Canvas Cottages & Hot Tubs

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4 units · Glamping · Lewes, England

These super-sized, double-decker yurts on a charming East Sussex farm take glamping to another level.

Camper favorites in and near South Downs National Park

Top-rated campgrounds reviewed by the Hipcamp community.

Foot of the Downs

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3 units · Glamping · West Sussex, South East England

Glamping on a family farm in Sussex, just off the South Downs Way and not far from Brighton

Caracol Camping

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8 units · Glamping · Tunbridge Wells, England

Caracol Camping was created by Claire and Ade after having a longstanding dream to set up a glamping site of their own. By partnering with Michael, a renowned asparagus and fruit farmer, we are delighted to present to you our vision of posh camping in the heart of the Kent countryside Caracol is located in a stunning area of outstanding natural beauty in the High Weald area of Kent & Sussex. Just a short walk from the pretty village of Groombridge with 2 stunning pubs, a post office, bakers and the very unique steam valley railway. We have 8 fully furnished luxury bell tents, nestle in a 3 acre wildflower meadow, equipped with all of the facilities that you need for a comfortable stay. We are proud to offer a cosy snug area to relax with friends, brand new toilet and shower facilities along with a communal kitchen area offering everything you need to cook up a feast. We are incredibly proud to be partnered with Groombridge Farm Shop, runner up in the Farm Retail Awards in 2022. We can arrange delivery of hampers and goods directly to your tent upon arrival. The area is an oasis of peace and calm with plenty of activities and places to explore right on the doorstep. Situated just outside the historic spa town of Tunbridge Wells, we have easy road and rail links to the Kent, Surrey, Sussex and Essex counties and a short train ride to central London. Just bring yourselves and enjoy the stunning skies and nature that we are proud to offer.

Fontmills Farm Campsite

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40 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · East Sussex, South East England

Family-friendly camping near the Cuckoo Trail, where campfires are permitted and space is guaranteed

Ninham Country Holidays

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16 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Shanklin, England

A stunning, family-friendly campsite on the stunning, family-friendly Isle of Wight

Downsview Vineyard

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5 units · Glamping · East Sussex, South East England

Simple but sophisticated, adults-only bell tent camping on a tiny vineyard with distant views of the South Downs

Beau and Bell at South Farm

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10 units · Glamping · Lewes, England

Summer bell tent camping on a South Downs farm in Sussex

Woodfire at Chapel Field

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24 units · Tents, Glamping · Firle, England

A small off-grid site that celebrates Sussex with camping and campfire cooking in the South Downs National Park

Graywood Canvas Cottages & Hot Tubs

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4 units · Glamping · Lewes, England

These super-sized, double-decker yurts on a charming East Sussex farm take glamping to another level.

Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community

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Batman

3 weeks ago

Weekend Trip to Foot of the Downs

Me and my partner stayed at Skylark pod and it was very nice, lovely scenic getaway for our anniversary. The bed was comfy and the shower was very good. The only issue was there was quite a lot of dust cobwebs around so it wasn’t as clean as we expected. The sofa is also very uncomfortable. Would recommend though.

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erin

3 weeks ago

Weekend Trip to The Nut Plat Retreat

Highly recommend, my partner and I had a great time at Finlay’s cabin. It was exactly what we were looking for in terms of: how remote & private it was, outdoor and indoor fire & the hot tub! We also loved the unique structure and authentic feel… however a few things to note, for the cost per night(£180) I would expect: body wash & shampoo / hairdryer, better kitchen essentials, the coffee left was almost empty for example and old stuff was left in the fridge& top shelf was left completely wet.. I know it’s ‘small’ things but for the price you’d expect these things to be attended to.. for us we didn’t mind too much, but would have made the experience a lot nicer to have these things to improve the overall feel and experience. Also I felt that in terms of cleanliness, it could have been cleaner, many cobwebs & spiders, hair and dirt in the bath tub, messy outdoor porch area; we wanted to use the outdoor bbq and had to clean it very well ourselves.. for the price you would expect it to be clean and ready to use with coals etc however we had to make do with the indoor logs with no fire starter as only option was the chemical indoor one which we didn’t want to use to cook food on.. making it difficult. The hotub area is lovely, however we wanted to use it at night which proved difficult as no outdoor lightning, and indoor torch didn’t work.. some lanterns outside would be a great addition. Duncan was a kind host and has a very special plot!

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David

November 2025

3 nights at The Nut Plat Retreat

Such a beautiful spot, we took Ransoms for 3 nights. Everything we needed was ready for us, nice kitchen and a lovely hot tub. The host is very friendly and helpful. Don’t miss out on The Kentish Rifleman’s Pie and a Pint on Tuesdays and walks through Plaxtol, Igtham moat, and the green fields.

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Sabine

October 2025

With pets

Weekend Trip to Sindles Farm Glamping and Camping

We had the most amazing overnight stay at the Shepherd’s Hut with our three young children and our dog. Laura gave us the warmest welcome - she was so friendly, helpful, and made us feel completely at home right away. The hut itself was spotless, beautifully presented, and thoughtfully equipped with everything we could possibly need. The kids absolutely loved exploring the surroundings, and it was such a safe, peaceful space for them to run around and enjoy the fresh air. Our dog was just as happy - plenty of room for walks and a truly pet-friendly atmosphere. Evening by the firepit under the stars was magical, and waking up to the sound of birds and stunning countryside views was the perfect escape from everyday life. Laura went above and beyond to make our stay special. We honestly didn’t want to leave!

A view of the hut from one of the surrounding footpaths.

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Emily

September 2025

1 night at Quaint Farm in a National Park

Matt met us on arrival and helped carry our bags to the The Shepherds Hut which is well fitted out , nicely decorated , lovely and clean, and well equipped. Nice hot shower and towel rail. Electric fire and also a log burner should you need it for the cold weather,The bed was so so comfy and the oat biscuits and eggs were delicious !! All windows had lovely views. Ivan & Sylvia S xxx

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Demi

August 2025

3 m Class B

With pets

Weekend Trip to Earth Camp

really lovely welcome onto the site and friendly hroughout. facilities were nice and clean! loved the coffee van int he morning :)

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Matt

August 2025

With pets

Weekend Trip to The Nut Plat Retreat

Excellent weekend stay. Fantastic location for stunning walks around the area. Vineyards, pubs etc all within walking distance.

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Alicja

August 2025

2 nights at The Nut Plat Retreat

The Nut Plat retreat is great. We had a lovely time at the Bomford. Perfect relaxing break. Duncan is very nice and helpful. Bed is comfortable, shower is hot, there is everything you need. The Rifleman pub is a stones throw from the nuthatch, but unfortunately it was fully booked on Thursday, so it is worth to book a table in advance . Wood fired hot tub is a nice touch. Just have to be patient with it. Follow Duncan's instructions and you will get it very hot in less than two hours. Fire pit and all the trees around are lush. Even though you have neighbours around 100 meters away, it feels very private. Would definitely go back.

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Ade

August 2025

With pets

2 nights at Southwood Park Estate

We enjoyed our stay at The camp surroundings are well maintained, what I noticed is that no annoying flies buzzing around when sitting out and while cooking!. The host and people on site are very helpful and friendly. One night we needed help with lighting a camp fire and they were so quick to respond. The facilities in the camp are a bonus, if the weather is nice you won't get bored. Ladies toilets were okay my kids complained about the men's!!

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Caroline

August 2025

5 m Class B

With pets

Weekend Trip to Croft Cottage Camping

Bill and Helen are so lovely and accommodating. A very ebullient and energetic couple. They rallied all the campers together on our last night to play volleyball as the site was closing for the season the next day. There’s a volleyball and badminton net in the middle of the field with rackets etc supplied if you just want a fun knock up. There pitch sizes are great are really generously spaced out. Loved the llamas and the fresh hen eggs that Helen left out for grabs one morning.! Couldn’t fault this place. We will be back.

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Paolo

August 2025

With kids

Weekend Trip to Beau and Bell at South Farm

Loved the camp, with many tents sufficiently far from eachother. For our young kids (2 and 4) has been very easy to make new friends. Great hot showers and dishwashing station. Great walks around the farm, to see animals or reach the nearby pub.

Hayley

August 2025

With kids

1 night at Beau and Bell at South Farm

Our first family glamping experience was incredible, thank you!

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Barnaby

August 2025

Weekend Trip to Quaint Farm in a National Park

Really lovely stay, absolutely nothing bad to say. Highly recommend!

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Naomi

August 2025

Weekend Trip to Sindles Farm Glamping and Camping

Laura is the best host and the Pod was perfect!! The bed was super comfy, pod was really clean and the showers and toilets 10 out of 10. Would highly recommend to anyone wanting a peaceful night or few away. The little spot is peaceful and secluded just what we wanted !! Two very happy campers 🙂

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Nicola

August 2025

3 m Class B

With pets

Weekend Trip to Croft Cottage Camping

A wonderful small site with all the facilities you need. Bill made us feel truly welcome. A short walk from the site into the woods and to the river, perfect for the dog to cool off and swim. Some evening noise from Sandy Balls but as explained in the site description. It was handy having those site facilities right next door. We’d definitely return.

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Ruth

August 2025

Tent

With kids

3 nights at Croft Cottage Camping

It was great. The facilities are really good and the owners are friendly. I would stay again but not on pitch 2 as it's on a hill and our bed was a bit lopsided! The toilets should also just be unisex as I used the men's when it was free and got tutted at even though there was a queue for the women and no men when I went in and the toilets were just toilets not anything like a urinal or like a load of toilets. Just single toilets both exactly the same. Anyway, that's just a detail and overall we had a brilliant time thank you! Ruth

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Cameron

August 2025

Weekend Trip to Quaint Farm in a National Park

We loved our stay at the hut - it was perfect! Being surrounded by the beautiful scenery at the back of the farm and waking up to the incredibly friendly sheep and horses was so nice. The hut itself is really cozy, lovingly decorated and has everything you need in it. We would love come and stay again!

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antoine

August 2025

Tent

With kids

1 night at Sindles Farm Glamping and Camping

Nice place. Little camp, very clear with 2 toilets and shower with hot water. Easy to find. Not far from portmouth

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Barb

August 2025

2 nights at Quaint Farm in a National Park

Super nice shepherd’s hut! Loved the animals nearby too.

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lyanne

August 2025

With kids

3 nights at Woodfire at Chapel Field

This was a great camping trip! The food is really great, and it was lovely for the kids to meet other children and have a wonderful time with water pistols in the hot weather. We would definitely return.