Caravan parks near Cowes

Caravan campers flock to Cowes for good reason. With over 730 caravan sites in the area—many set up with water and electricity hook-ups plus showers—it’s easy to find a pitch that works for you. Prices usually hover around £31 a night, but you can snag a spot for as little as £12. Campsites here put you close to hiking trails, fishing spots, and places to swim. Locals head to Cattlestone Farm Adult Only (77 reviews) for a quieter escape, or Primrose Fields Campsite (75 reviews) for its laid-back vibe. Lagnersh camping (59 reviews) is a solid bet too—expect friendly hosts and a no-fuss setup. Bring your own caravan, plug in, and you’re ready to explore.

95% (732) • 1,864 campsites

Top-rated caravan parks near Cowes

Glamping Retreat & Campsite

1. Glamping Retreat & Campsite

95%

(10)

11km from Cowes · 16 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping

Retro Staycations near Ryde on the Isle of Wight

Electrical hookup

Water hookup

Pets

Ninham Country Holidays

2. Ninham Country Holidays

100%

(38)

16km from Cowes · 16 units · Tents, Motorhomes

A stunning, family-friendly campsite on the stunning, family-friendly Isle of Wight

Electrical hookup

Pets

ShelleyOaks Farm Camping New Forest

3. ShelleyOaks Farm Camping New Forest

100%

(42)

28km from Cowes · 5 units · Tents, Motorhomes

Family-friendly camping on a Hampshire farm, edging the New Forest National Park.

Sindles Farm Glamping and Camping

4. Sindles Farm Glamping and Camping

100%

(14)

30km from Cowes · 9 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping

We are a small, friendly site on a working farm in the beautiful South Downs National Park. We have shepherds huts, bell tents and a land pod in an old sheep paddock, all with private fire pits. We’re surrounded by footpaths and bridleways that can be explored all day, and 10 minutes drive from the sea. We also have a small grass-pitch campsite that opens in the summer for tents and camper vans.

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Small Trees Campsite

5. Small Trees Campsite

97%

(38)

31km from Cowes · 33 units · Tents, Motorhomes

A small, campfire-friendly and dog-friendly campsite with approachable hosts

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Woodlands Camping

6. Woodlands Camping

97%

(104)

36km from Cowes · 10 units · Tents, Motorhomes

A back-to-basics campsite in the South Downs National Park

Pets

Harry's Field New Forest

7. Harry's Field New Forest

92%

(60)

36km from Cowes · 63 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping

Family-friendly, traditional New Forest camping with a pub next door and footpaths leading directly from the gateway

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Tom's Field (New Forest)

8. Tom's Field (New Forest)

99%

(44)

36km from Cowes · 40 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping

Small, family-run camping in the New Forest National Park, brought about by popular demand

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Croft Cottage Camping

9. Croft Cottage Camping

98%

(80)

37km from Cowes · 11 units · Tents, Motorhomes

Small-time camping with a family-friendly buzz, a walk away from the beautiful New Forest

Electrical hookup

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Harry's Meadow

10. Harry's Meadow

97%

(73)

38km from Cowes · 51 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping

Back-to-basics camping with campfires in a spacious wildflower meadow, set on a beautiful New Forest estate

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Stockbridge View Campsite

11. Stockbridge View Campsite

93%

(91)

42km from Cowes · 62 units · Tents, Motorhomes

A simple campsite in the Test Valley, just a 15-minute walk from Stockbridge

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Charisworth Farm

12. Charisworth Farm

98%

(100)

63km from Cowes · 12 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping

A spacious campsite in a traditional parkland setting, with campfires allowed and farm animals to meet

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Primrose Fields Campsite

13. Primrose Fields Campsite

97%

(204)

63km from Cowes · 15 units · Tents, Motorhomes

Back-to-basics camping in a Dorset hay meadow

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Little Thakeham Farm

14. Little Thakeham Farm

97%

(57)

64km from Cowes · 15 units · Tents, Motorhomes

Almost wild camping in rural Sussex, with campfires, good footpaths and a pub within 15 minutes' walk

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Cattlestone Farm Adult Only

15. Cattlestone Farm Adult Only

97%

(122)

65km from Cowes · 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.

Sewer hookup

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Holyrood Farm Campsite

16. Holyrood Farm Campsite

97%

(33)

68km from Cowes · 50 units · Tents, Motorhomes

Wild camping half a mile from Shaftesbury Spectacular views over the Blackmore Vale Campfires allowed As is the setting: small and secluded Holyrood Farm Campsite is in Dorset countryside overlooking the Blackmore Vale, within easy walking distance of the pubs and shops of Shaftesbury. It's close to several good footpaths for walking too. 10 minute walk to the famous Gold Hill.

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Snelling Farm Campsite

17. Snelling Farm Campsite

99%

(140)

68km from Cowes · 70 units · Tents, Motorhomes

An amazingly green, natural feel and care-free atmosphere near the Dorset coast

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The Sunset Tree

18. The Sunset Tree

96%

(34)

83km from Cowes · 29 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping

A sociable, tents-only, pop-up campsite, with a good village pub and playground on the doorstep

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Pop Up Outwest

19. Pop Up Outwest

100%

(11)

85km from Cowes · 33 units · Tents, Motorhomes

Back to basics, summer-only camping in a farmer’s field in Wiltshire

Water hookup

Sewer hookup

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Sweet Hill Farm

20. Sweet Hill Farm

94%

(296)

85km from Cowes · 10 units · Tents, Motorhomes

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

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95% (732) • 1,864 campsites

Top-rated caravan parks near Cowes

Glamping Retreat & Campsite

1. Glamping Retreat & Campsite

95%

(10)

11km from Cowes · 16 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping

Retro Staycations near Ryde on the Isle of Wight

Electrical hookup

Water hookup

Pets

Ninham Country Holidays

2. Ninham Country Holidays

100%

(38)

16km from Cowes · 16 units · Tents, Motorhomes

A stunning, family-friendly campsite on the stunning, family-friendly Isle of Wight

Electrical hookup

Pets

ShelleyOaks Farm Camping New Forest

3. ShelleyOaks Farm Camping New Forest

100%

(42)

28km from Cowes · 5 units · Tents, Motorhomes

Family-friendly camping on a Hampshire farm, edging the New Forest National Park.

Sindles Farm Glamping and Camping

98%

(80)

37km from Cowes · 11 units · Tents, Motorhomes

Small-time camping with a family-friendly buzz, a walk away from the beautiful New Forest

Electrical hookup

Pets

Harry's Meadow

10. Harry's Meadow

Sweet Hill Farm

20. Sweet Hill Farm

94%

(296)

85km from Cowes · 10 units · Tents, Motorhomes

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

Pets

Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community

Rose

3 weeks ago

5 m car

Weekend Trip to Charisworth Farm

Incredible view and great bird watching opportunity’s the birds would sing and fly around which was great to watch. Richard was lovely an accommodating he came to great us with his cute dog. The lack of light pollution ment the stars were super bright and many of them. Woudo defo recommend this stay

Tracy

March 2026

6 m Class B

Weekend Trip to Stockbridge View Campsite

I think how busy a campsite is says a lot! Stayed two nights and each morning woke to a lot more vans than where there when I went to bed. It was so popular! Great location, shortish walk into Stockbridge and if you fancy a longer countryside amble you can head to Danebury Iron Age HillFort. Good amenities, heated toilets and shower which is great in early march.

chris

February 2026

Tent

Weekend Trip to Stockbridge View Campsite

Was greeted by a friendly and helpful site warden. Excellent service thank you

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!

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!

Victoria

October 2025

5 m Class B

Weekend Trip to Woodlands Camping

What an amazing spot in nature! This was an incredible getaway, such a quiet and natural space with birds, surrounded by trees and the very nearby woodlands which are covered in mushrooms, more than we could count! It was so peaceful, we loved the natural space and eco-friendly touches. We definitely want to return again! It was magical!

Abi

October 2025

5 m car

Weekend Trip to Woodlands Camping

Really great site. Managed really well. Amazing spot in the woods and plenty of space between yourself and other campers. Firepits are provided and you can buy wood for fires if you need. There are some great walks nearby and plenty of stargazing! Would really recommend this site. Had a really wonderful weekend here. (There is a closing time of 7pm which is to be aware of and not being able to enter after that point so just something to be aware if traffic or travelling far after work.) The toilets, eco and flushing, were really good. Didn't use the showers so cant say!

Katie

October 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Woodlands Camping

We very much enjoyed the peace and quiet of the location. Rustic and basic, very much as advertised.

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.

Sally

September 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Woodlands Camping

Quiet, sheltered and peaceful spot. Great location for using as a base to explore North Hampshire villages and walking trails. Was lovely in The Clearing - so much so we stayed on for an extra night! Facilities are rustic/simple (head torch needed to use the toilets day and night!) but they do the job as long as you’re prepared to get back to basics!

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!

David

September 2025

Tent

2 nights at Sweet Hill Farm

This was my first time ever camping and I had a great time at this site, it's the perfect mix of rural, real camping with local amenities near enough especially for someone doing camping for the first time. Located right near the coast, it's a beautiful view, excellent facilities including showers and cafe. The only downside is that when I did arrive in the evening there was no one to greet us, even though the cafe should've been open at that time but other than that no complaints, wonderful hosts and would definitely go again.

Daniel

September 2025

4 m Class B

1 night at Cattlestone Farm Adult Only

What a lovely campsite! Very peaceful and great facilities.

Fiona

September 2025

8 m Class A

With pets

Weekend Trip to Primrose Fields Campsite

Lovely spacious site. Loos and showers immaculately clean. Christina was super helpful recommending bike rides and lending us an an OS map. The real clincher though was the easy access to the neighbouring woodland/forest for dog walking.

Many options to pitch tents or bring camper vans on site.

Catherine

August 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Stockbridge View Campsite

We only stayed one night as a trial so we didn’t get out & about, but the toilets/showers were clean, and the washing up shed (with charging dock) was very useful. The warden came to lend us a hammer when we were clearly struggling with our mallet, and David’s son very kindly offered help as we had car trouble. It felt like a ‘nice’, safe place to be with our young daughter.

andrew

August 2025

Tent

With kids

3 nights at Snelling Farm Campsite

A very spacious campsite with well-maintained composting facilities. The scenic drive down to the site is beautiful, and the clear night skies make it perfect for stargazing. Martins and owls were active both day and night, adding to the atmosphere. On some alternate nights, music played nearby from around 10 pm to 4 am. While noticeable, it was at a consistent and tolerable volume, and importantly, it wasn’t accompanied by disruptive behaviour.

Kelly

August 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Primrose Fields Campsite

I love camping on Christina's land. Some may think it's very basic with portaloo's ( always smell nice and are always clean) and porta- showers ( which are lovely and hot and clean) but for us it's perfect especially for the kids and dog- not a phone in sight. We have camped there three times and will definitely be returning. Christina can not do enough for you, and always greeted with a smile.

nigel

August 2025

Tent

With kids

2 nights at Charisworth Farm

I loved it really peaceful 10 minute drive to tesco and shops lots of space for children to play really nice farm animals horses and cows

Carree

August 2025

5 m Class B

With kids

Weekend Trip to Snelling Farm Campsite

Fantastic campsite, heavenly amount of space, great atmosphere and brilliant facilities 😊👍

Billy

August 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Primrose Fields Campsite

A very warm and friendly welcome. A lot of space to find a pitch, easy access to water, clean toilets and very clean showering facilities. Zero complaints and we will 100% return again.