Private Campsites in East Sussex, South East England

If you're looking for a private camping experience in East Sussex, Hipcamp has over 180 options to choose from. With options as low as £15 per night, you can enjoy the great outdoors without breaking the bank. Some of the top campsites in the area include Beech Estate Campsite (27 reviews), Downsview Vineyard (21 reviews), and Graywood Canvas Cottages (5 reviews). Popular facilities such as campfires, potable water, and rubbish disposal are available, and you can enjoy activities like swimming, wind sports, and paddling. So grab your gear and get ready for an unforgettable camping trip in East Sussex!

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Top-rated campgrounds

If you're looking for a private camping experience in East Sussex, Hipcamp has over 180 options to choose from. With options as low as £15 per night, you can enjoy the great outdoors without breaking the bank. Some of the top campsites in the area include Beech Estate Campsite (27 reviews), Downsview Vineyard (21 reviews), and Graywood Canvas Cottages (5 reviews). Popular facilities such as campfires, potable water, and rubbish disposal are available, and you can enjoy activities like swimming, wind sports, and paddling. So grab your gear and get ready for an unforgettable camping trip in East Sussex!

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Top-rated campgrounds

1. Small Meadow Farm

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3 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Fairlight, England

Reconnect with nature, gently. Welcome to our low-impact, off-grid campsite nestled within a working permaculture fruit and herb farm. Here, a small flock of sheep graze as part of an ongoing project to restore a wildflower meadow. The land is alive with colour, birdsong and butterflies—and you’re invited to experience it at your own peaceful pace. 🌿 Space to breathe Only two pitches are available at any time (up to 8 people per pitch). Each pitch has: Private fire pit overlooking wide countryside views Camping area with on the lower slope near the shower and main compost toilet Retreat into the woodland strip at the top of the field—perfect for hammocks, hammock tents, shade in summer, quiet chats and listening to the wind through the trees. 🏕️ Extra comfort if the weather turns Add the large group tent, ideal for gatherings, sleeping or simply escaping the heat. It includes a yoga deck / flat outdoor space, perfect for truly unwinding. Looking for a secure field kitchen? We can open the horsebox on the top field (small extra cost). It’s ideal for food storage, camp stoves and gear while you explore beaches and trails. 🌟 Special Exclusive Rental Hire the entire campsite area for your group £250 for up to 10 people up to 10 additional guests at £25/night per person Make the farm yours..... 🌄 Views worth waking up for: From the fire pits you’ll see far-reaching countryside views, and just a short walk away on Mountain Field or at The Balehouse (Hastings Country Park café & info centre) you’ll find truly breathtaking scenes over Rye Bay. Nature is the heartbeat here—bluebells in May, orchard blossoms, butterflies drifting through the herbs, and birdsong that wraps around the woodland. At night, the skies open up to the stars; in the morning, you’ll wake to dew-kissed grass and the first rays of sun. 🧘‍♀️ A slower kind of camping Bring a yoga mat, greet the day on the deck, cook outdoors, walk the cliffs, or unwind under the trees. Gather friends and family for a fire, BBQ, or a giant picnic—this field was made for simple, shared moments. 📌 Practical Notes Working farm: the farmer and WWOOFers are on site in areas separate from camping facilities. Exclusive use refers to the campsite areas, not the entire farm. Please bring your own drinking water.

2. 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.

3. Battle Pods & Bells

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10 units · Glamping · Battle, England

Off grid bell tents and pods in a woodland just outside Battle

4. 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.

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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.

8. 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

9. 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

10. Glamp in Style

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4 units · Glamping · Battle, England

Quirky glamping accommodation with mod cons, near coast, castles and the history of 1066.

Camper favorites in and near East Sussex

Top-rated campgrounds reviewed by the Hipcamp community.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

Glamp in Style

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4 units · Glamping · Battle, England

Quirky glamping accommodation with mod cons, near coast, castles and the history of 1066.

Stories from the community

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Gillian

September 2025

5 m Class B

Weekend Trip to Small Meadow Farm

We felt very lucky to be able to stay on Anna’s farm. It’s a beautiful, peaceful place with wonderful views. There’s an orchard and some very pretty sheep! We enjoyed the hammocks in the woods and the firepit. Would definitely recommend.

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Alexander

September 2025

With kids

Weekend Trip to Battle Pods & Bells

It was great for my first trip with my son 11. Everything was exactly as advertised and more. Will definitely be returning next year and will certainly explore more of the 460acres of stunning woodland.

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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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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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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.

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kate

August 2025

With kids

Weekend Trip to Battle Pods & Bells

Good location. Short walk or drive into Battle. Very well organised and clean camp. Philippa and her husband were welcoming and helpful. We stayed in one of the bells which were comfortable and large enough for two adults and two children.

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Lewis

August 2025

Tent

Group trip

2 nights at Fontmills Farm Campsite

I loved camping here at Fontmills, very friendly owners/staff, super helpful & welcoming. Very clean facilities with warm showers on site. Couldn’t recommend this campsite enough! Amazing!

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spencer

August 2025

With kids

2 nights at Beau and Bell at South Farm

We loved our experience with you and would definitely return. Being on the hiking trails and also the maze on the doorstep are bonuses. We liked the communal emerging area tent is also a great idea.

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David

August 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Earth Camp

Earth Camp was a great place to pitch a tent and relax for a lovely weekend outdoors. The facilities are solid and the pizzas on Saturdays are excellent value for money. Certain parts of the field are a bit sloped, so make sure to arrive early to get the best pick of the pitches!

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Holly

July 2025

Tent

Group trip

3 nights at Small Meadow Farm

We booked the site for private hire and it was the perfect place for a long weekend with a big group; Anna was a lovely, friendly and responsive host and we enjoyed her recommendations for places to visit in the area. The woodland area with hammocks was a lovely relaxing spot with much welcome shade. Would recommend Hastings old town, Pett Level beach and Rock-a-more beach. Thanks again Anna!

Rebecca

July 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Fontmills Farm Campsite

Perfect location next to the cuckoo trail. Beautiful sunsets over the fields. Clean and well maintained toilets and showers. Friendly owners.

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Carlie

June 2025

6 m Class B

With kids

2 nights at Fontmills Farm Campsite

We had a fabulous time at Fontmills. Beautiful site, lovely clean facilities, super lovely hosts and the cutest little animals. We’ll be back for sure!

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Jack

May 2025

Tent

1 night at Small Meadow Farm

Lovely views, peaceful location, plenty of firewood - just what we were looking for!

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Daniel

May 2025

Tent

Group trip

1 night at Small Meadow Farm

This spot was fantastic! We had a great time and saw a great sunset. Everything was well planned with a fire pit and hammocks available. Anna also offered us some wood which was super useful. Will definitely come again.

Happy farmer sitting in a truck in a grassy field

Perhaps that’s why it’s one of the UK’s top camping destinations, home to some of the nation’s best camping and glamping sites. It’s within easy reach of London and yet has miles of beautiful countryside including parts of the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and a large chunk of the South Downs National Park. There are quaint villages and market towns as well as the bright lights of boho Brighton, Hastings and Eastbourne. It’s a county steeped in history with castles, forts and ruins to visit, as well as a string of beaches and family-friendly attractions. Our selection of campsites includes the best places to pitch your tent or park up your caravan, as well as a collection of quirky glamping sites.