Dog-friendly caravan parks near Brighton
96% (883)
Top-rated campgrounds
96% (883)
Top-rated campgrounds
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Bob
October 2025
5 m Class B
Still open this late in the season, with a convivial host. You need to be prepared for the composting loos but they were clean
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Mark
August 2025
5 m Class B
With pets
Large site with plenty of space for yourselfs, kept well, quiet location which is perfect for us,, really enjoyed it, will be back. Probably with a fishing rod, beautiful lake.
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Duncan
August 2025
Tent
Fantastic views over the valley. Clean toilet and showers. It was lovely and quiet and we could fully relax and unwind. A short walk into Shaftesbury where there are plenty of pubs and places to eat. We had a great time and will be back.
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Ieva
August 2025
Tent
With kids
Both me and my son absolutely loved our mini getaway, the campsite is such a hidden gem. You can travel by foot in the nearby area if you follow the public footpath as you leave the campsite, plenty of cafes, pubs and shops which is great!
Also fire pits and wood available which is always a bonus, highly recommend this campsite to everyone and will be returning 😊
Jason was super helpful upon arrival too. Thanks for having us!
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lauren
August 2025
5 m Class B
Absolutely loved camping at The Old Airfield. Very friendly staff and helpful. Loads of space to park up and tent so you'll never feel 'on top' of other campers. Lovely vibe, clean showers and toilets.
Had a nice bar and pizza trailer on site too to order from every night.
Very relaxing and loads of free roaming animals near by! Definitely will be coming back!
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Donna
August 2025
6 m Class B
With pets
Peaceful, relaxing evening. Great value for money, l great wildlife
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Stephanie
August 2025
Tent
With kids
The staff were fab as were the showers, toilets and the sociable communal space serving drinkings and tasty pizzas. The only downside was the noise from the adjacent road.
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Georgia
August 2025
Tent
Loved this site! Stunning views, park and pitch wherever you like, very friendly and helpful host. A great getaway in nature.
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Patrick
August 2025
Tent
With kids
An amazing site for young children. Would definitely come again, and for longer. Staff were great, really helpful.
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George
August 2025
Tent
This campsite was delightful! Wonderful views through the day and exceptional views of the countryside and stars at night.
Staff are friendly and all your basic amenities are provided. Lovely local town (Shaftesbury) and easily located.
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Ameer
August 2025
Tent
With kids
Lovely place, great view. Facilities perfectly fine- hot shower and toilets
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Reece
August 2025
Tent
With pets
Firstly, the location - yes it’s a cool old WWII airbase! Loads of room to pitch your tent without feeling like you are encroaching on your neighbours. It’s well kept and very clean. The toilets were clean and so were the showers. There’s food (fresh pizza, pastries, etc) and drinks (a coffee / cocktail bar) on site and I thought the prices were reasonable. The staff are friendly and the place had a nice vibe. We took our dog and although she had to be kept on a lead on site, there is plenty of space close by to let her off. if you like camping and are looking to get back to basics, with a few luxuries close by, you can’t go wrong. Beautiful Mudeford is a short drive so there’s plenty to do if you want to venture out. Overall we really liked it. It was just me and my partner this time but we’ve just decided to go back in a few days, this time with the children.
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anna
August 2025
6 m Class B
Really lovely, very spacious. Nice host and good facilities
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Laila
July 2025
5 m car
With pets
This place is so peaceful and relaxing. The views as mentioned are tremendous as it is on an elevated position. However, there are plenty of flat places to camp. The meadow grass is mowed and is springy and lovely to camp on and extremely easy to hammer in tent pegs. Pitches are not cramped .Excellent showers and the toilets are kept in a pristine condition. Great dog walks from the site and an easy stroll into Shaftesbury which is very dog friendly. I won’t forget the distant hills of the Blackmore Vale and the sound of church bells. Wonderful. Very tranquil.
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Christian
July 2025
Tent
Great location, quiet and spacious camp site. Pitches reasonably level. Male and female toilets and two hot water showers. Washing up and drinking water. Camp fires allowed. Good location for exploring Dorset and Wiltshire.
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Liv
July 2025
Tent
Camp site was super easy to find and only a short drive away from a cute little town with shops, bakeries and lots of antique shops which were all lovely to walk around. The site was dog friendly and had no set pitches or pitch size so ideal for larger tents/vans and groups. Toilets and showers were close by and always stocked up on hand soap, toilet roll and paper towels. Overall a lovely site with views out to fields and the surrounding farm land, you can also spot the museum that we took a walk to which was interesting. Our little group consisted of 3 girls in our mid twenties and we felt super secure and comfortable staying here for a weekend. During our stay there were families, couples, friends and a couple of larger groups camping at the same time but other than a few laughs and the smell of good food, you’re not disturbed by each other.
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Laila
July 2025
5 m car
With pets
I don’t think the location can be beaten. The meadow is extremely well maintained and mowed so it’s soft and springy. Fab showers and spotless loos. However, it’s the view that does it. From wherever you are pitched there are views of churches, old stone buildings and the beautiful Blackmore Vale … peace and tranquility. Oh and Jason hires out fire pits. I have to mention that it’s also great for dogs with lots of good walking around and it’s a short jaunt to Shaftesbury which is very dog friendly. Eve Dog and I had a fantastic time. Wonderful.
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Michael
July 2025
Tent
Excellent campsite, would definitely return and recommend to others. Amazing views over the valley, short walk into town and clean, well maintained toilet and showers.
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Leonora
July 2025
5 m car
Views were far and fabulous from Jason’s camping field. Loads of space, friendly host, strong and hot showers. Perfect wildish camping.
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Maxwell
July 2025
Tent
Richard is incredibly helpful! If you are looking for a site that allows you to be at one with nature this is it! Beautiful lake onsite too
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Dog-friendly caravan parks near Brighton guide
Where to go
East Sussex
East of Brighton, the coastal cities of Hastings and Eastbourne both boast sandy beaches, mediaeval castles, and seafood restaurants looking out over the Channel. Stop by Beachy Head and the Seven Sisters, where the towering white chalk cliffs rival those of nearby Dover. Inland, the High Weald AONB has about 1,500 miles of trails for hikers, cyclists, and horseback riders.
West Sussex Coast
To the west, the seaside resort of Worthing lets you escape the crowds of Brighton, while Shoreham is a bird-watching hotspot set on the River Adur estuary. More coastal wonders await at the Chichester Harbour AONB—set sail on a cruise around the harbour or spot seabirds on a walk around the salt marshes.
South Downs
The chalk hills of the South Downs rise on the horizon north of Brighton. Explore the national park trails on foot, by bike, or on horseback, then adjourn to a peaceful campsite in the valleys. Highlights include the ancient yew forest at Kingley Vale, the viewpoint at Blackdown Hill, and the mediaeval Arundel Castle.
When to go
Summer is peak season, when Brighton fills up with holidaymakers and day-trippers, but this ‘City of Festivals’ never sleeps. Time your visit for one of the many annual festivals, or escape the crowds on a winter getaway—many caravan parks stay open year-round. While summer is undoubtedly the best time to swim and sunbathe, water sports still take place year-round along Brighton beach.
Know before you go
- Brighton has several camping and outdoors stores where you can pick up everything you need for your camping trip.
- Brighton has public transport links to many of the surrounding towns and AONBs. Breeze up to the Downs buses run into the South Downs National Park on weekends and bank holidays year-round.