Best campsites for hikers near Basingstoke

Hiking routes thread through ancient woodlands and rolling fields around Basingstoke, and you’ll find over 1,000 campsites tailored for walkers. Campfires are allowed at many sites, and you won’t struggle to find a hot shower or proper toilet after a long trek. Wildlife-watching and fishing add to the draw for outdoor types. Average prices hover around £100 per night, but you can pitch up for as little as £9 if you know where to look. Locals rave about The Barn KT9 (111 reviews) for its easy trail access and rural charm, while Hook Farm Campsite (105 reviews) and Abbey Home Farm (100 reviews) are favourites for their peaceful settings and reliable facilities. Pack your boots and get ready to explore—Basingstoke’s countryside won’t disappoint.

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Top-rated campgrounds near Basingstoke

Hiking routes thread through ancient woodlands and rolling fields around Basingstoke, and you’ll find over 1,000 campsites tailored for walkers. Campfires are allowed at many sites, and you won’t struggle to find a hot shower or proper toilet after a long trek. Wildlife-watching and fishing add to the draw for outdoor types. Average prices hover around £100 per night, but you can pitch up for as little as £9 if you know where to look. Locals rave about The Barn KT9 (111 reviews) for its easy trail access and rural charm, while Hook Farm Campsite (105 reviews) and Abbey Home Farm (100 reviews) are favourites for their peaceful settings and reliable facilities. Pack your boots and get ready to explore—Basingstoke’s countryside won’t disappoint.

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Top-rated campgrounds near Basingstoke

1. The Nut Plat Retreat

93%

(72)

98km from Basingstoke · 3 units · Glamping

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. Sweet Hill Farm

94%

(296)

125km from Basingstoke · 10 units · Tents, Motorhomes

Simple, almost-wild, seaside camping on the Isle of Portland

3. The T Barn

99%

(90)

77km from Basingstoke · 17 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping

Bell tents and shepherd’s huts with hot tubs on a picturesque Cotswolds farm near Cirencester

4. Freshwinds Camping

129km from Basingstoke · 15 units · Tents

Think this 'great outdoors' lark is all tangled-up tent and midge-repellant? Then Freshwinds is the spot for you.

5. The Slips

91%

(85)

67km from Basingstoke · 39 units · Tents, Motorhomes

A relaxed, back-to-basics campsite in the West Sussex countryside

6. The Barn KT9

97%

(271)

55km from Basingstoke · 22 units · Tents, Glamping

A unique rural campsite in Surrey, a stone's throw from London's Zone 6

7. Penylan Cider Farm

96%

(24)

145km from Basingstoke · 3 units · Motorhomes, Glamping

Pitches and tiny home glamping on a cider farm in Herefordshire

8. Lepe Beach Campsite

89%

(149)

56km from Basingstoke · 20 units · Tents

Traditional tent camping with views of the Solent and Isle of Wight. Oh and did we mention it's only 150 yards from the beach!?

9. Teddy's Farm

99%

(154)

63km from Basingstoke · 95 units · Tents, Glamping

Family-friendly pop-up camping in the heart of the New Forest.

10. Bredon-Vale Caravan and Camping

99%

(47)

112km from Basingstoke · 3 units · Glamping

Laid-back glamping near Evesham, overlooking Bredon Hill and the Malverns.

11. Hardyes Countryside Camping

98%

(43)

118km from Basingstoke · 35 units · Tents, Motorhomes

Camping in a Dorset field between Dorchester and the Jurassic coast.

12. Luna Domes

100%

(9)

86km from Basingstoke · 8 units · Glamping

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

13. Scallow Campsite Glamping Pods

92%

(13)

96km from Basingstoke · 3 units · Glamping

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.

14. Cotswolds Camping at Holycombe

95%

(148)

89km from Basingstoke · 14 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping

Think Countryfile meets Time Team. Camping in six-acres of unspoiled Cotswold countryside, built in the grounds of a Norman castle.

15. Chalky Downs

96%

(605)

85km from Basingstoke · 10 units · Tents, Motorhomes

Traditional tent camping in a stunningly-located South Downs farm, just down the road from buzzing Brighton

16. Brig's Farm

97%

(157)

139km from Basingstoke · 21 units · Tents, Glamping

Family camping with campfires near Charmouth, with sea views and a couple of quirky glamping lorries

17. Lodge on a Lake

98%

(33)

144km from Basingstoke · 9 units · Glamping

Secluded lakeside lodges that show you needn’t travel far from Cardiff city to find countryside

18. The Pig Place Campsite

92%

(93)

84km from Basingstoke · 45 units · Tents, Motorhomes

Canal-side camping for adults on a rustic Oxfordshire pig farm

19. Cattlestone Farm Adult Only

97%

(122)

57km from Basingstoke · 36 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping

Friendly camping and glamping on a Sussex farm, with animals to meet, a pond to swim in, and the South Downs nearby.

20. Heygates Lodging

100%

(21)

125km from Basingstoke · 2 units · Glamping

A place to unwind in the heart of the countryside. Canalside walks are on your doorstep and nature is never far away - birds of prey such as red kites and buzzards are plentiful, and you may be lucky enough to see otters in the canal. There's a variety of pubs and restaurants within a short drive, and the market towns of Rugby and Market Harborough area about 20 minutes away. Unwind in the hot tub, enjoy local beers and ciders or pick from our expertly curated wine list. Our Lodges have their own fire pits and BBQs, and all fuel is provided. Each lodge has its own hammock, and a designated private fishing peg at a turning point in the canal, meaning that you'll be largely undisturbed by passing boats.

Camper favorites near Basingstoke

Top-rated campgrounds reviewed by the Hipcamp community.

Scallow Campsite Glamping Pods

92%

(13)

96km from Basingstoke · 3 units · Glamping

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.

Cotswolds Camping at Holycombe

95%

(148)

89km from Basingstoke · 14 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping

Think Countryfile meets Time Team. Camping in six-acres of unspoiled Cotswold countryside, built in the grounds of a Norman castle.

Chalky Downs

96%

(605)

85km from Basingstoke · 10 units · Tents, Motorhomes

Traditional tent camping in a stunningly-located South Downs farm, just down the road from buzzing Brighton

Brig's Farm

97%

(157)

139km from Basingstoke · 21 units · Tents, Glamping

Family camping with campfires near Charmouth, with sea views and a couple of quirky glamping lorries

Lodge on a Lake

98%

(33)

144km from Basingstoke · 9 units · Glamping

Secluded lakeside lodges that show you needn’t travel far from Cardiff city to find countryside

The Pig Place Campsite

92%

(93)

84km from Basingstoke · 45 units · Tents, Motorhomes

Canal-side camping for adults on a rustic Oxfordshire pig farm

Cattlestone Farm Adult Only

97%

(122)

57km from Basingstoke · 36 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping

Friendly camping and glamping on a Sussex farm, with animals to meet, a pond to swim in, and the South Downs nearby.

Heygates Lodging

100%

(21)

125km from Basingstoke · 2 units · Glamping

A place to unwind in the heart of the countryside. Canalside walks are on your doorstep and nature is never far away - birds of prey such as red kites and buzzards are plentiful, and you may be lucky enough to see otters in the canal. There's a variety of pubs and restaurants within a short drive, and the market towns of Rugby and Market Harborough area about 20 minutes away. Unwind in the hot tub, enjoy local beers and ciders or pick from our expertly curated wine list. Our Lodges have their own fire pits and BBQs, and all fuel is provided. Each lodge has its own hammock, and a designated private fishing peg at a turning point in the canal, meaning that you'll be largely undisturbed by passing boats.

Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community

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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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Andrea

November 2025

Tent

1 night at Cotswolds Camping at Holycombe

Easy to get on the pitches by ourselves and had the whole site for us, not surprising as it’s late November! Very quiet and loved it! We will be back again for the 3rd time

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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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April

October 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Sweet Hill Farm

Lovely short walk to the lighthouses and great flat ground for camping. The team were super friendly and helpful when are car battery died!

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Angela

October 2025

4 m Class B

With pets

Weekend Trip to Sweet Hill Farm

I have always loved Sweet Hill Farm. It’s a lovely relaxed campsite with sea views and amazing walks nearby. Also, being able to have a camp fire is fantastic. The showers are brilliant too. The only disappointment for me this year is that the compost loos have been replaced with horrible portaloos! Please bring back compost loos, they are so much nicer!

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Charlie

September 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to The Barn KT9

Excellent site, so relaxing and beautiful: just as described. Cannot recommend highly enough, will definitely return and highly recommend

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Ryan

September 2025

Tent

Group trip

Weekend Trip to The Barn KT9

It is well organised, easy to access and you really do feel you are in the countryside/out in the wide open spaces. I highly recommend this site and aim to be back very soon!

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Mark

September 2025

Tent

1 night at Sweet Hill Farm

This was my first time camping here and I will definitely return again. Whilst SatNav got me most of the way, the directions on Hipcamp made the last little bit of the journey much easier. I was welcomed warmly at the well-stocked little cafe, and given a map to show my how to get to the field I pitched in. The tracks on-site are full of large potholes - so definitely something to be mindful of, especially if you have extremely low-suspension on your car! However, take it slow and easy and all is well here. I had the most amazing view, from where I pitched up, over to Portland Bill lighthouse. Both sunset and sunrise were stunning. Facilities here are extremely basic - but it’s enough for those that simply need to get away from life for a while and sleep under the stars without all the creature comforts of home. Of course, there is a place for being able to have all the mod-cons available, but this is camping the way it should be done! I wasn’t here long enough to speak to any of the other campers, but everyone seemed relaxed and there was no loud music or anything played into the night, meaning I could drift to sleep easily enough at the end of the day. Thank you all.

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Paul

September 2025

4 m Class B

With pets

2 nights at Chalky Downs

Our host was very friendly and helpful. Facilities were fine, clean and tidy. You will probably need some ramps if you want to be completely level but wasn’t a problem for us.

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Liam

September 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to The Barn KT9

Had such a great stay at The Barn!! Such a lovely campsite and it has everything you need for a relaxing stay! There are great walks in the local area and the on site cafe had amazing pastries! Would highly recommend to anyone looking for a peaceful break!

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Millie

September 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to The Barn KT9

Great campsite, really peaceful, beautiful views and great amenities.

Entrance to the farm land where the campsite is.

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Nina

September 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Chalky Downs

Me and my partner stayed at Chalky downs for 2 nights for a little get away ✨. Sharen’s land is beautiful, everyone is so friendly and we even got to order a sausage bacon and egg bap with tea and coffee in the morning! ☀️. We went into Brighton town for a bit of shopping and to see the sea, only a 14 minute drive and we parked in the station car park 👏🏼. Would 100% recommend and will definitely be going back! Thank you so much. 🫶🏼

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Issy

September 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to The Barn KT9

Lovely, small campsite on working farm. Each pitch comes with a fire pit and bbq which is a nice touch. Great cafe on site and food trucks/ street food on certain days. We’ll be back!

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Craig

September 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to The Barn KT9

Awesome set up, with thoughtful amenities like BBQ, BBQ utensils, camp fire pit, wood, hammocks, seats, etc. After it rained, we were treated to a wonderful rainbow display. The coffee and pastries in the morning were a treat.

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Rosemarie

September 2025

Tent

2 nights at Cattlestone Farm Adult Only

We loved the setting, the camping field is surrounded by trees. We heard owls hooting at night. There is a small herd of fab Highland Cattle, a piggy wig and two cute goats. Donna & Allen are very hospitable and the farm has been in Allen's family since the early 1800's. We spent three days there in September...it was quiet and the perfect setting to relax and reset.

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Christine

September 2025

With kids

Weekend Trip to The Barn KT9

My recent glamping trip in a bell tent was absolutely great, perfectly blending tranquil nature with a comfortable double bed; soft blankets and pillows and the spacious and thoughtfully decorated bell tent ready and waiting for us. We were able to immediately relax and enjoy our surroundings. It was the perfect escape for anyone who has had a long week at work and loves camping with a touch of luxury. The sun was shinning and it was wonderful to lie hammock! I'm already looking forward to my next visit!

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Dominic

September 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Sweet Hill Farm

What a great experience! The staff were very friendly and accommodating with an amazing ray of amenities. The showers are basic but really clean and hot, lovely! Such good value for money I would highly recommend this campsite! Thanks guys!

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Simon

September 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to The Barn KT9

Lovely site, well spaced out pitches, deckchairs, bbqs and picnic tables provided, facilities clean and functional. There’s also a cafe on site and good walks through the woodland to local pubs. My only issue was the background road noise but that can’t be helped given the location. It isn’t loud at all but hearing it does take away that feeling of being out in the countryside a little.

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Georgia

September 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to The Barn KT9

Peaceful, lovely field in a great location, good facilities

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Sophie

September 2025