Campsites near Newhaven
97% (2.4K) • 2,687 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Newhaven
Alciston Court Farm
1. Alciston Court Farm
94%
(56)
7.1km from Newhaven · 5 units
A back-to-basics campsite that’s well located at the foot of the South Downs
Pets
Campfires
Chalky Downs
2. Chalky Downs
96%
(627)
11km from Newhaven · 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
3. Housedean Farm Campsite
98%
(114)
11km from Newhaven · 4 units
Epic views of the South Downs, and a walker’s paradise, hidden sweetly on the South Downs Way
Pets
Campfires
Showers
Hale Farm
4. Hale Farm
100%
(158)
17km from Newhaven · 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
5. Graywood Canvas Cottages & Hot Tubs
100%
(14)
18km from Newhaven · 3 units
These super-sized, double-decker yurts on a charming East Sussex farm take glamping to another level.
Showers
Campfires
Hot Tub
Camping at Tomkins Farm
6. Camping at Tomkins Farm
96%
(185)
19km from Newhaven · 41 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Relaxed camping beside a lake on an East Sussex farm, with alpacas, llamas, and camels
Pets
Campfires
Showers
Fontmills Farm Campsite
7. Fontmills Farm Campsite
100%
(124)
19km from Newhaven · 38 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Family-friendly camping near the Cuckoo Trail, where campfires are permitted and space is guaranteed
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
Dernwood Farm Camping & Glamping
8. Dernwood Farm Camping & Glamping
96%
(64)
19km from Newhaven · 17 units · Tents, Glamping
Camping and glamping in Sussex meadows and woodlands
Pets
Campfires
Showers
The Oaks Poultry Farm
9. The Oaks Poultry Farm
100%
(10)
20km from Newhaven · 10 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Family-friendly summer camping on an East Sussex farm
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
Foot of the Downs
10. Foot of the Downs
100%
(28)
25km from Newhaven · 3 units
Glamping on a family farm in Sussex, just off the South Downs Way and not far from Brighton
Pets
Showers
Campfires
Wild Boar Wood Campsite
11. Wild Boar Wood Campsite
98%
(50)
25km from Newhaven · 9 units
Wild woodland glamping in the heart of Sussex with fires
Showers
Campfires
Potable water
Downsview Vineyard
12. Downsview Vineyard
100%
(55)
27km from Newhaven · 4 units
Simple but sophisticated, adults-only bell tent camping on a tiny vineyard with distant views of the South Downs
Pets
Showers
Campfires
The Slips
13. The Slips
91%
(85)
29km from Newhaven · 38 units · Tents, Motorhomes
A relaxed, back-to-basics campsite in the West Sussex countryside
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
Chanctonbury Corner
14. Chanctonbury Corner
93%
(14)
30km from Newhaven · 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.
Pets
Campfires
Potable water
Beech Estate Campsite
15. Beech Estate Campsite
97%
(185)
31km from Newhaven · 54 units · Tents, Glamping
Tent pitch camping and wild glamping in a Sussex woodland hideaway
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
Hook Farm Campsite
16. Hook Farm Campsite
98%
(218)
32km from Newhaven · 13 units
Blissfully back-to-basics camping in the heart of the West Sussex High Weald
Pets
Campfires
Showers
The Sunset Tree
17. The Sunset Tree
95%
(31)
32km from Newhaven · 29 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
A sociable, tents-only, pop-up campsite, with a good village pub and playground on the doorstep
Pets
Campfires
Showers
The Field at Findon
18. The Field at Findon
100%
(21)
34km from Newhaven · 4 units
Bell tent camping in the South Downs National Park
Showers
Campfires
Battle Pods & Bells
19. Battle Pods & Bells
100%
(12)
35km from Newhaven · 10 units
Off grid bell tents and pods in a woodland just outside Battle
Pets
Showers
Campfires
Sunnyside Pop Up Camping
20. Sunnyside Pop Up Camping
96%
(13)
35km from Newhaven · 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.
Pets
Showers
Potable water
Hale Farm
Hale Farm
100%
(158)
17km from Newhaven · 38 units · Tents, Glamping
A family-run, working farm in East Sussex offering spacious, traditional camping with no set pitches
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
Camping at Tomkins Farm
Camping at Tomkins Farm
96%
(185)
19km from Newhaven · 41 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Relaxed camping beside a lake on an East Sussex farm, with alpacas, llamas, and camels
Pets
Campfires
Showers
Hook Farm Campsite
Hook Farm Campsite
98%
(218)
32km from Newhaven · 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)
35km from Newhaven · 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.
Pets
Showers
Potable water
Glassenbury Camping
Glassenbury Camping
99%
(81)
46km from Newhaven · 33 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Eco camping in the heart of the High Weald and Kent's castle country
Pets
Campfires
Showers
The Barn KT9
The Barn KT9
97%
(322)
65km from Newhaven · 16 units · Tents, Glamping
A unique rural campsite in Surrey, a stone's throw from London's Zone 6
Pets
Campfires
Showers
Alciston Court Farm
Alciston Court Farm
94%
(56)
7.1km from Newhaven · 5 units
A back-to-basics campsite that’s well located at the foot of the South Downs
Pets
Campfires
Chalky Downs
Chalky Downs
96%
(627)
11km from Newhaven · 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)
11km from Newhaven · 4 units
Epic views of the South Downs, and a walker’s paradise, hidden sweetly on the South Downs Way
Pets
Campfires
Showers
Camping at Tomkins Farm
Camping at Tomkins Farm
96%
(185)
19km from Newhaven · 41 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Relaxed camping beside a lake on an East Sussex farm, with alpacas, llamas, and camels
Pets
Campfires
Showers
Dernwood Farm Camping & Glamping
Dernwood Farm Camping & Glamping
96%
(64)
19km from Newhaven · 17 units · Tents, Glamping
Camping and glamping in Sussex meadows and woodlands
Pets
Campfires
Showers
Foot of the Downs
Foot of the Downs
100%
(28)
25km from Newhaven · 3 units
Glamping on a family farm in Sussex, just off the South Downs Way and not far from Brighton
Pets
Showers
Campfires
Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
Joe
2 weeks ago
Tent
tucked away in a sprawling woodland, our stay was truly perfect. basic facilities provided comfort but still gave us the wild camping feel. left to be self sufficient and enjoy our stay in nature. thanks a lot to the host
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mrsnapalm
3 weeks ago
5 m campervan
We absolutely loved our night here. A whole field. Just us. Sheep for neighbours. Dark skies, peace and quiet, we couldn’t ask for more. Would be happy to come back again anytime.
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Rahel
October 2026
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
October 2026
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
October 2026
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
September 2026
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
September 2026
With kids
Amazing - set up was perfect. Will definitely return. Thank you for your hospitality.
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Ali
September 2026
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
September 2026
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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Jack
August 2026
Tent
Heath and Katja run such a beautiful campsite. Rustic community vibe that we absolutely love. Definitely be back for a third time next year!
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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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Where to go
Sussex Coast
Neighboring Brighton is just a 30-minute drive, famous for its street art, shopping boutiques, and LGBTQ community—sampling the nightlife is a must. East of Newhaven, head to Eastbourne to swim, kayak, or stand-up paddleboard along the long sandy beach, or visit Hastings to explore the medieval castle ruins right by the seafront. Summer is the most popular time for seaside camping, or visit out of season to enjoy scenic strolls with the beach all to yourself.
High Weald
Less than an hour’s drive north, the High Weald AONB is home to some of Kent’s most magnificent landscapes. Stroll through bluebell woods and wildflower valleys, picnic in National Trust gardens, or sample Kent wine at local vineyards. For a change of pace, time your visit to Royal Tunbridge Wells for market day, then hop aboard for a ride on the Spa Valley steam railway.
South Downs
The vast chalklands of the South Downs AONB encircle Newhaven, providing access to miles of hiking, cycling, and horseback riding trails. Hike part of the 101-mile South Downs Way national trail, pitch your tent at backcountry campsites, or paddle along the Cuckmere river in a kayak. Along the coast, head to Beachy Head and the Seven Sisters, where the towering white chalk sea cliffs are a jaw-dropping sight.
When to go
Passenger ferries run from Newhaven to Dieppe in France from May-September, and the busiest months are July and August, when the port fills up with ferry passengers. To avoid the crowds, come in spring or autumn—the perfect time for hiking among the wildflowers or admiring the fall foliage in the South Downs.
Know before you go
- Newhaven has a couple of shops where you can pick up camping supplies, but nearby Brighton (a 20-minute drive) has a larger choice.
- Newhaven has public transport links to many of the surrounding towns and AONBs, but it is handy to have your own transport, especially if staying at rural campsites.
- Most campsites require advance booking, and many ask for the full payment up-front. Be sure to check opening dates, as some campsites close in the winter months.
- Wild camping is illegal throughout Sussex.
Top camping destinations around Newhaven
Frequently Asked Questions
Neighboring Brighton is just a 30-minute drive from Newhaven and is famous for its street art, shopping boutiques, and LGBTQ community. East of Newhaven, visitors can head to Eastbourne to swim, kayak, or stand-up paddleboard along the long sandy beach, or visit Hastings to explore the medieval castle ruins right by the seafront.
Newhaven is strategically located for exploring the coast and the surrounding AONBs, providing access to miles of hiking, cycling, and horseback riding trails. Visitors can also take a scenic cruise along the river, cool off with a swim at the sandy beach, or explore the vast chalklands of the South Downs AONB.
