Dover Camping: Best Campsites Near Dover, Kent

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Popular camping styles for Dover

Within one hour of Dover

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Star Hosts in Dover

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Coxhill Camping

45 units · Motorhomes, Tents7 acres · England

Relaxed camping in a field close to Dover and Canterbury

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Lillyroo's

23 units · Glamping, Motorhomes3 acres · South East England, Kent

Camping and glamping near the Kent coast, with campfires and a good on-site bar

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Elham Treehouse

2 units · Glamping170 acres · South East England, Kent, Folkestone

Rustic glamping in the Kent countryside between Folkestone and Canterbury

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Fleets Paddock Glamping & Camping

14 units · Glamping, Tents5 acres · South East England, Kent, Canterbury

Welcome to our idyllic back-to-basics campsite, nestled on the outskirts of Canterbury city and surrounded by the natural beauty of Blean Woods. If you're looking for a peaceful retreat that combines the simplicity of camping with easy access to both the city and the coast, you've come to the right place. Our campsite offers a serene and rustic setting, where you can escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life and reconnect with nature. Set up your tent in one of our spacious pitches, and immerse yourself in the tranquility of the surrounding countryside. Listen to the gentle rustling of leaves, breathe in the fresh air, and let the symphony of birdsong be your morning alarm. One of the highlights of our campsite is the fantastic cycle path at the Crab and winkle way that winds its way through the enchanting Blean Woods. Hop on your bike and follow this picturesque trail as it leads you through ancient trees, dappled sunlight, and the subtle scents of wildflowers. As you pedal your way along, you'll feel a sense of adventure and freedom, with the beauty of nature unfolding before your eyes. The cycle path eventually takes you all the way to the charming coastal town of Whitstable. Explore the sandy beaches, watch the waves gently roll onto the shore, and relish in the seaside ambiance. Whitstable is renowned for its traditional charm, with its colorful beach huts, picturesque harbor, and delectable seafood. Indulge in the local delicacy – the famous Whitstable oysters – and savor the taste of the ocean. Back at the campsite, we provide the essential amenities to make your stay comfortable. Our facilities include clean and well-maintained washrooms, hot showers, and fresh drinking water. We embrace the back-to-basics ethos, so you won't find electricity hookups here. Instead, immerse yourself in the simplicity of outdoor living, where our communal campfire and stargazing take centre stage. Whether you're a family seeking quality time together, a group of friends yearning for adventure, or a solo traveler seeking solitude, our campsite offers a sanctuary away from the demands of modern life. Disconnect from screens and reconnect with nature, create lasting memories around the campfire, and experience the joy of simple living. Come and join us at our back to basics campsite on the outskirts of Canterbury city. Cycle or stroll through the magical Blean Woods, soak up the coastal charm of Whitstable, and enjoy the serenity of camping amidst nature. We look forward to hosting you on your unforgettable outdoor adventure.

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Greenhill Glamping

2 units · Glamping1 acre · South East England, Kent, Folkestone

Impeccably restored huts from the late 19th-century, kitted out for couples with king-sized beds, wood-burning stoves and views over the Kent Downs

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The Hut @ Bride Farm

1 unit · Glamping3 acres · South East England, Kent, Ramsgate

A luxury octagonal hut with a wood-fired hot tub, close to Sandwich and the Kent coast

Elham Treehouse

2 units · Glamping170 acres · South East England, Kent, Folkestone

Rustic glamping in the Kent countryside between Folkestone and Canterbury

Lillyroo's

23 units · Glamping, Motorhomes3 acres · South East England, Kent

Camping and glamping near the Kent coast, with campfires and a good on-site bar

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The Nut Plat Retreat

3 units · Glamping1 acre · South East England, Kent

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

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Daisy May’s Farm

10 units · Motorhomes, Tents20 acres · England

Our pop up campsite is set in 20 acres on a not for profit community farm. Come and join us in the great outdoors! Help collect the eggs, feed the chickens and milk the goat! There is always lots going on at Daisy May’s Farm! Children’s play areas, paddle stream, woodland walks and lots more! PITCH FEE INCLUDES ENTRY TO THE FARM & ALL ANIMAL ENCOUNTERS! Open 7 days a week. Coffee Cabin and Ollie’s Food Hut also serving hot food (Weekends & school holiday 10-3pm) Local pub - 5 mins walk Golf Course (crazy golf, top golf, 9 hole course, bar and food) - 5 mins walk Shop/post office/chip shop - 10 mins walk Toilets & shower ; hot gas shower available but we are a basic wild, mostly off grid site. No concrete heated toilet blocks I’m afraid! There will be mud. Bring your wellies! Drinking water and bins available. Bring a torch for walking around the site at night. The site is off grid and the toilet lights are solar operated! CARAVANS - TENTS - CAMPER VANS - MOTORHOMES WELCOME (all pitches are the same. No need to specify which type of unit you are booking) We look forwards to welcoming you soon!

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Berty the yurty

1 unit · Glamping8 acres · South East England, Kent, Canterbury

Our beautiful handmade yurt is set amongst an ancient orchard on an idyllic smallholding, nestled between the Kent Downs AONB and Kent's spectacular coastline. The smallholding itself is a slice of rural Kent and, with pigs, geese and free-range chickens just a stone’s throw away, you’ll soon be making some fairly unique friends. We have such a great location, Canterbury is just 10 minutes drive away and the trendy coastal town of Whitstable can be reached within 20 minutes. Berty the yurty (as our 2yr old son calls it), is 5 metres in diameter and comfortably sleeps 2 adults and an infant. Inside Berty you'll find a super comfy double bed, tea and coffee making facilities, a cracking little wood burning stove, a couple of UK made beanbag chairs and a mini-fridge to keep those all important beverages ice cold. We'll make sure there are some essential food items (bread, eggs, milk, butter) waiting for you when you arrive, as well as a couple of chilled beers in the fridge. Outside you have your own fenced off space with a gas bbq, sheltered outdoor eating area and a camp fire, as well as a composting toilet, hot shower and washing up facilities adjacent to Berty, which are exclusively for your use. An allocated parking spot, right next to Berty, makes parking a breeze.Berty is tucked away at the far end of the smallholding on the edge of a 20 acre accessible wood, with sweeping views of the neighbouring fields. The small holding is home to free range chickens, geese and pigs who all live a happy life in amongst the old orchard trees. Eggs are complimentary and we're more than happy to arrange for you to collect them yourself if you're in a 'hunter/gatherer' sort of mood!

Coxhill Camping

45 units · Motorhomes, Tents7 acres · England

Relaxed camping in a field close to Dover and Canterbury

Greenhill Glamping

2 units · Glamping1 acre · South East England, Kent, Folkestone

Impeccably restored huts from the late 19th-century, kitted out for couples with king-sized beds, wood-burning stoves and views over the Kent Downs

Ham Hideaway

5 units · Glamping1 acre · South East England, Kent

Glamping in the Kent countryside, close to the coast – with an optional butler catering service

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Remote Cabin w/ Unspoiled Views

1 unit · Glamping10 acres · England

Escape to a truly ROMANTIC off-grid getaway, offering an awe-inspiring SUNSET view that will leave you breathless. Experience absolute serenity as the twinkling stars illuminate the night sky, creating a mesmerizing ambiance with the warmth of a crackling wood fireplace. Nestled within the Kent Downs Area Of Outstanding Natural Beauty, just 6 miles from Canterbury, our secluded retreat provides pure tranquility. In The Guardian's list of the Top 10 Best UK Off-Grid Retreats (Dog Friendly)

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Thamesview Camping

25 units · Glamping, Motorhomes, Tents12 acres · East Anglia, Essex

Meadow camping in a riverside village – 45 minutes from central London

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Chigborough Farm

48 units · Glamping, Motorhomes, Tents130 acres · East Anglia, Essex

Boating, biking and bell tent glamping on a farm near the Blackwater Estuary, where good food and walkable pubs are also on the menu.

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Ham Hideaway

5 units · Glamping1 acre · South East England, Kent

Glamping in the Kent countryside, close to the coast – with an optional butler catering service

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Luna Domes

5 units · Glamping20 acres · East Grinstead, England

Located in Edenbridge, Chiddingstone Hoath, West Kent, Hoath House is a privately owned Manor house, owned by the Streatfield family, brimming with history. Local places to visit include Hever Castle, Penshurst Place, Spa Valley Railway and the Bluebell Railway, Chiddingstone Castle, Groombridge Place & The Pantiles of Tunbridge Wells to name a few. There are also plenty of award winning pubs and restaurants either a short walk or drive from the site. If you need supplies for your dome there is also an amazing farm shop 1km from the site as well as many shops in the local town of Edenbridge,

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Dogwood Glamping

4 units · Glamping1 acre · Rye, East Sussex

The luxury option to one of the Sussex High Weald's loveliest rural retreats

Chigborough Farm

48 units · Glamping, Motorhomes, Tents130 acres · East Anglia, Essex

Boating, biking and bell tent glamping on a farm near the Blackwater Estuary, where good food and walkable pubs are also on the menu.

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Nelson Park Riding Centre

3 units · Glamping20 acres · Margate, England

Glamping with a view of the horses in Thanet's largest riding centre.

Dog-friendly getaways

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Coxhill Camping

45 units · Motorhomes, Tents7 acres · England

Relaxed camping in a field close to Dover and Canterbury

Lillyroo's

23 units · Glamping, Motorhomes3 acres · South East England, Kent

Camping and glamping near the Kent coast, with campfires and a good on-site bar

Daisy May’s Farm

10 units · Motorhomes, Tents20 acres · England

Our pop up campsite is set in 20 acres on a not for profit community farm. Come and join us in the great outdoors! Help collect the eggs, feed the chickens and milk the goat! There is always lots going on at Daisy May’s Farm! Children’s play areas, paddle stream, woodland walks and lots more! PITCH FEE INCLUDES ENTRY TO THE FARM & ALL ANIMAL ENCOUNTERS! Open 7 days a week. Coffee Cabin and Ollie’s Food Hut also serving hot food (Weekends & school holiday 10-3pm) Local pub - 5 mins walk Golf Course (crazy golf, top golf, 9 hole course, bar and food) - 5 mins walk Shop/post office/chip shop - 10 mins walk Toilets & shower ; hot gas shower available but we are a basic wild, mostly off grid site. No concrete heated toilet blocks I’m afraid! There will be mud. Bring your wellies! Drinking water and bins available. Bring a torch for walking around the site at night. The site is off grid and the toilet lights are solar operated! CARAVANS - TENTS - CAMPER VANS - MOTORHOMES WELCOME (all pitches are the same. No need to specify which type of unit you are booking) We look forwards to welcoming you soon!

The Nut Plat Retreat

3 units · Glamping1 acre · South East England, Kent

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

Berty the yurty

1 unit · Glamping8 acres · South East England, Kent, Canterbury

Our beautiful handmade yurt is set amongst an ancient orchard on an idyllic smallholding, nestled between the Kent Downs AONB and Kent's spectacular coastline. The smallholding itself is a slice of rural Kent and, with pigs, geese and free-range chickens just a stone’s throw away, you’ll soon be making some fairly unique friends. We have such a great location, Canterbury is just 10 minutes drive away and the trendy coastal town of Whitstable can be reached within 20 minutes. Berty the yurty (as our 2yr old son calls it), is 5 metres in diameter and comfortably sleeps 2 adults and an infant. Inside Berty you'll find a super comfy double bed, tea and coffee making facilities, a cracking little wood burning stove, a couple of UK made beanbag chairs and a mini-fridge to keep those all important beverages ice cold. We'll make sure there are some essential food items (bread, eggs, milk, butter) waiting for you when you arrive, as well as a couple of chilled beers in the fridge. Outside you have your own fenced off space with a gas bbq, sheltered outdoor eating area and a camp fire, as well as a composting toilet, hot shower and washing up facilities adjacent to Berty, which are exclusively for your use. An allocated parking spot, right next to Berty, makes parking a breeze.Berty is tucked away at the far end of the smallholding on the edge of a 20 acre accessible wood, with sweeping views of the neighbouring fields. The small holding is home to free range chickens, geese and pigs who all live a happy life in amongst the old orchard trees. Eggs are complimentary and we're more than happy to arrange for you to collect them yourself if you're in a 'hunter/gatherer' sort of mood!

Campsites near Dover guide

Few natural wonders are as iconic to Britain as the White Cliffs of Dover, the towering chalk sea cliffs that stand watch over the English Channel. Hike the 10-mile trail along the clifftops, take a tour of Dover Castle, and admire the views from South Foreland Lighthouse. Or, set sail on a boat cruise to marvel at the cliffs from the water and spot seals and seabirds along the coast. Hopping over to France for a day—ferries from Dover to Calais take just 90 minutes—is a popular choice, but this travel hub is also ideally situated for exploring the Kent countryside.

Where to Go

South Coast of Kent

Kent’s south coast is a rugged expanse of chalk sea cliffs, rocky coves, and shingle beaches. South of Dover, the sleepy seaside town of Folkestone has a sandy beach and seafront camping, while bird-watchers should head to the Romney Marshes. To the north, Margate, Ramsgate, and Broadstairs have the best waves for surfers, and golfers can tee off at one of the many coastal golf courses.

Kent Downs

The 153-mile North Downs Way national trail sets out from Dover, climbing its way through the chalklands and woodlands of the Kent Downs AONB. If that sounds like too much of an effort, there are also miles of hiking, cycling, and horseback riding trails to choose from, with camping and glampsites dotted along the way. Highlights include the view from the Devil's Kneading Trough, the wildflower meadows of Perry Wood, and the Iron Age ruins in White Horse Country Park.

North Sea Coast

Blue Flag beaches line the shores of Kent’s North Sea coast. Head to Herne Bay or Whitstable for some old-fashioned seaside fun—swim and sunbathe on the pebble beaches, stroll the seafront promenade with an ice cream, then tuck into fresh oysters at an oceanview restaurant. Many campsites and caravan parks are within walking distance of the coast, or you could even rent one of the traditional beach huts right by the water.

When to Go

Daily passenger ferries run from Dover to Calais and Dunkirk in France year-round, but the busiest period is May through September. Day-trippers flock to the Cliffs of Dover walk in July and August, so make an early start to beat the crowds, or visit in low season to enjoy the views to yourself—the cliff-top trail is accessible year-round. Winters can be wet and windy, and morning frosts are common, but this is also the best time for bird-watching along the coast.

Know Before You Go

Dover has a few camping and outdoors stores where you can pick up everything you need for your camping trip.
Dover has public transport links to many of Kent’s towns and beaches, 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 Kent.