The best star host campsites near Newhaven
99% (1.3K) • 194 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Newhaven
99% (1.3K) • 194 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Newhaven
Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
István Ferenc
November 2025
Tent
I really enjoyed like always. Thank you Joe.
Beautiful place for solitude.
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Harry
October 2025
Tent
A great camp and we would definitely stay here again!
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Andrew
October 2025
Tent
Excellent spot. Big field with individual plots, most had benches. Excellent pub a short walk down the hill.
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Ty
October 2025
Tent
Great views, simple back to basic's camping. Friendly host, would highly recommend
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Connor
October 2025
Tent
With pets
We really enjoyed our stay! Lovely campsite, we had the woodlands all to ourselves and enjoyed exploring the local footpaths and seeing the animals on the farm. Our dog loved it! The host Jon was very helpful and insightful with the local area. Will definitely be returning in the future!
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Katie
October 2025
Tent
The space is really beautiful and the views are great. It has very basic amenities but it’s the kind of place I like. Being next door to the animals was also a great and entertaining bonus. It’s a short walk to the local village entirely down forest paths if you wish, with a fantastic pub.
It’s a particularly nice place to stay out of season when the autumn colours settle in.
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István Ferenc
October 2025
Tent
I like this place very much so it wasn't the first time and certainly not the last.
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Bob
September 2025
5 m Class B
Right by the river. Clean site, hot showers, friéndly host
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James
September 2025
Tent
With kids
Lovely site to do real camping with a proper fire, not in a tiny square pitch hemmed in on all sides by other people. The owner was very welcoming and if it all goes wrong, there’s a pub a short walk away. This wasn’t our first visit and we will come back again.
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István Ferenc
September 2025
Tent
Spent a wonderful time there. It's really secluded. I had the whole woods alone. The host is very friendly and helpful. I only missed my family because the place is well equipped for a family. Everything is there what you need to have a comfortable superb time in the nature. The host even provided a saw to be able to use the fallen branches for campfire. I will definitely go back, next time probably with my family.
I highly recommend this campsite!
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DONGHYUN
August 2025
Tent
With pets
i loved this camping site.
it was well managed and cosy as well.
especially, the sunset view was amazing!
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Dominykas
August 2025
Tent
Lovely, quiet, secluded pitch. Great price, would recommend
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Cerys
August 2025
Tent
We had a lovely overnight stop here! We don’t live too far away, but it’s a lovely and peaceful campsite to enjoy some time outdoors. The facilities were kept very clean and tidy! The host came to greet us and checked we had everything we needed. We booked to stay the next weekend we enjoyed so much!
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Edward
August 2025
Tent
With kids
As you elevate yourself to one of the highest points in the area you are greeted with the campsite. Friendly staff, flexible plots and a very rustic vibe. Lots of space and all vehicles are kept away from the camping plots. If you are for a bit of adventure, with great views and heard of alpacas you will love it!
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Kate
August 2025
Tent
Add was really friendly and made us feel very welcome. Campsite had a beautiful view of the sunset and stars. Will absolutely be going back.
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Finlay
July 2025
Tent
With kids
We loved Spring Hill Camping, really just the relaxed simplicity that we look for in a campsite. Nice scrubby meadow with loads of wildlife, there were red kites flying regularly over the field and there was a resident hare that we saw in the evenings. Beautiful view, just what we needed.
We really liked the compost toilets, maybe needed a little tlc but thought the colours were cute and were glad 'who gives a crap' tp was used! We had an issue with a large gang of men camping right next to us and being noisy til 1am (basically whole rest field was empty). Would maybe have appreciated a check with that kind of group that they were camping a little distance from family tents. But tbh we didn't actually let Nicholas know at the time, as we didn't get back to the field til 9 it felt too late to do anything. Also perhaps a little pricey considering it's very basic.
Other than those few points, we absolutely loved our stay at Spring Hill, and would happily come again. Our 4 year old daughter absolutely loved it, and we really enjoyed the company of the llamas (or alpacas?) Thank you so much!
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Joshua
July 2025
Tent
With kids
Nice site, helpful owner and very peaceful. Easy to space out and lots of room. Nice alpaca and chickens!
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Jorja
July 2025
Tent
Group trip
Lovely place! nice and quiet and feels like wild camping but with toilets :)
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Ruaridh
July 2025
Tent
lovely camp site. The perfect mix between wild camping and being on a site. Jon is a great guy and was so kind he even helped carry all our stuff up to the site !
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Marcus
July 2025
Tent
Beautiful woodland space. Jon is a very helpful and informative host. A lovely experience all round. NB: Bring your own drinking water.
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The best star host campsites near Newhaven guide
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.