The best star host campsites near Whitstable, Kent

The Kent countryside and coast have long attracted Londoners looking for a quick break away from the city and charming Whitstable must be one of the top spots. Its reputation precedes it - and it’s little wonder. Whitstable has got it all - nice beaches, great places to eat and drink, lovely surrounding countryside and plenty to do in the near area. When it comes to camping in Whitstable, there’s history there too. Holiday parks and caravans have long represented an affordable way to holiday on this part of the coast but, these days, there are other kinds of sites too. Look a little further outside town and you’ll find Whitstable campsites which get the Hipcamp seal of approval. Whether you’re looking for a glamping getaway or just a pitch for your tent, there’ll be something to suit you in this Kentish coastal town.

The obvious thing to do while you’re camping in Whitstable and the area around it is to get yourself to the beach. The shingle beaches around town are the perfect place for a paddle and a picnic. You can enjoy the freshest seafood possible in the town’s little harbour and take yourself into town for an artisan ice cream. The charm of this town is that it doesn’t have large-scale attractions - just the tiny Whitstable Museum, bijou art galleries and independent shops though it’s summer oyster festival attracts the crowds. Just out of town is Whitstable Castle (more quirky family home than defensive structure) and Tankerton where grassy slopes give way to photogenic beach huts along the shore. Further afield Herne Bay and trendy, bustling Margate are a short distance along the coast for amusements and the retro theme park Dreamland while the historic sites of Canterbury with its mighty World Heritage-listed cathedral are just six miles inland.

Campsites near Whitstable are never hard to come by and, whether it's spending sunny days on pebbly Tankerton Beach or eating fresh seafood by Whitstable Harbour, there's plenty in the area to keep you busy. Browse our favourite campsites in the area here.

100% (394) • 207 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Whitstable

Laleham Camping Club

1. Laleham Camping Club

100%

(10)

106km from Whitstable · 124 units · Tents, Motorhomes

Our 100 pitch campsite is located in the protected Green Belt area to the west of London. With the River Thames on one side and Laleham Park on all others, the beautiful surroundings are hard to beat given the proximity to the capital. The campsite is run voluntarily by its members, with day-to-day matters being handled by an elected committee and wardens.

Pets

Electrical hookup

Showers

from

£15

/ night

Hatters Meadows Cambridgeshire

2. Hatters Meadows Cambridgeshire

97%

(143)

129km from Whitstable · 20 units · Tents, Glamping

Cosy year-round glamping and seasonal camping in a fenland meadow with views of Ely cathedral

Pets

Campfires

Showers

from

£20

/ night

The Sunset Tree

3. The Sunset Tree

96%

(34)

93km from Whitstable · 30 units · Tents, Glamping

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

Pets

Campfires

Potable water

from

£17

/ night

Hill Top Farm Wild Camping

4. Hill Top Farm Wild Camping

95%

(10)

23km from Whitstable · 1 unit · Tent

Hill Top Farm Wild Camping has just one pitch but the folk here keep the grass trimmed for easy pitching and you can park right next to the pitch. It's a tiny Wild Camping site with no running water, toilets or showers. What Noakes Meadow does have is plenty of space for you to enjoy and camp fires are definitely allowed. A wheelbarrow of fire wood can be purchased for £10 Cash/Paypal/Bank Transfer on arrival. This site is far away from the madding crowds though close to the M20 and A20 for easy access. A mere 10-minute stroll along the road is a fab 16th-century country inn for food and pints. On the other hand you could always fire up a barbie and sizzle some sausages or grab a take away from the chippie 7 minutes away in the nearby village of Lenham. This wild camping site operates a leave no trace policy so be prepared to bag up and take everything with you when you leave.

Campfires

from

£13

/ night

Secluded Woodland Camp

5. Secluded Woodland Camp

95%

(10)

92km from Whitstable · 27 units · Tents, Glamping

Glamp or pitch up here in our secluded and peaceful mini off-grid site combining both field and forest. We have a shared under cover space and also an outdoor fire-pit to gather more than 20 people comfortably. There is a simple compost loo for your use with hand-washing and dish washing area outside. And the rest is all Mother nature! There is no running water or drinking water. You will need to bring your own. No electricity points or WIFI are in the campsite and no masts nearby so enjoy the EMF cleanse. Whether you chose to stay in the ancient woodland or the herbal pasture, you will feel the benefits of reconnecting with yourself in nature, breathing the clean air and hearing the birds singing. The parking is 800m away and there is minimal tractor use so you can imagine yourself roaming the fields and forest of England in days gone by. Fitness required. It's a long walk from the car park to the campsite. Trolleys provided.

Pets

Campfires

Picnic table

from

£12

/ night

The Kent countryside and coast have long attracted Londoners looking for a quick break away from the city and charming Whitstable must be one of the top spots. Its reputation precedes it - and it’s little wonder. Whitstable has got it all - nice beaches, great places to eat and drink, lovely surrounding countryside and plenty to do in the near area. When it comes to camping in Whitstable, there’s history there too. Holiday parks and caravans have long represented an affordable way to holiday on this part of the coast but, these days, there are other kinds of sites too. Look a little further outside town and you’ll find Whitstable campsites which get the Hipcamp seal of approval. Whether you’re looking for a glamping getaway or just a pitch for your tent, there’ll be something to suit you in this Kentish coastal town.

The obvious thing to do while you’re camping in Whitstable and the area around it is to get yourself to the beach. The shingle beaches around town are the perfect place for a paddle and a picnic. You can enjoy the freshest seafood possible in the town’s little harbour and take yourself into town for an artisan ice cream. The charm of this town is that it doesn’t have large-scale attractions - just the tiny Whitstable Museum, bijou art galleries and independent shops though it’s summer oyster festival attracts the crowds. Just out of town is Whitstable Castle (more quirky family home than defensive structure) and Tankerton where grassy slopes give way to photogenic beach huts along the shore. Further afield Herne Bay and trendy, bustling Margate are a short distance along the coast for amusements and the retro theme park Dreamland while the historic sites of Canterbury with its mighty World Heritage-listed cathedral are just six miles inland.

Campsites near Whitstable are never hard to come by and, whether it's spending sunny days on pebbly Tankerton Beach or eating fresh seafood by Whitstable Harbour, there's plenty in the area to keep you busy. Browse our favourite campsites in the area here.

100% (394) • 207 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Whitstable

Laleham Camping Club

1. Laleham Camping Club

100%

(10)

106km from Whitstable · 124 units · Tents, Motorhomes

Our 100 pitch campsite is located in the protected Green Belt area to the west of London. With the River Thames on one side and Laleham Park on all others, the beautiful surroundings are hard to beat given the proximity to the capital. The campsite is run voluntarily by its members, with day-to-day matters being handled by an elected committee and wardens.

Pets

Electrical hookup

Showers

from

£15

/ night

Hatters Meadows Cambridgeshire

2. Hatters Meadows Cambridgeshire

97%

(143)

129km from Whitstable · 20 units · Tents, Glamping

Cosy year-round glamping and seasonal camping in a fenland meadow with views of Ely cathedral

Pets

Campfires

Showers

from

£20

/ night

The Sunset Tree

3. The Sunset Tree

96%

(34)

93km from Whitstable · 30 units · Tents, Glamping

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

Pets

Campfires

Potable water

from

£17

/ night

Hill Top Farm Wild Camping

4. Hill Top Farm Wild Camping

95%

(10)

23km from Whitstable · 1 unit · Tent

Hill Top Farm Wild Camping has just one pitch but the folk here keep the grass trimmed for easy pitching and you can park right next to the pitch. It's a tiny Wild Camping site with no running water, toilets or showers. What Noakes Meadow does have is plenty of space for you to enjoy and camp fires are definitely allowed. A wheelbarrow of fire wood can be purchased for £10 Cash/Paypal/Bank Transfer on arrival. This site is far away from the madding crowds though close to the M20 and A20 for easy access. A mere 10-minute stroll along the road is a fab 16th-century country inn for food and pints. On the other hand you could always fire up a barbie and sizzle some sausages or grab a take away from the chippie 7 minutes away in the nearby village of Lenham. This wild camping site operates a leave no trace policy so be prepared to bag up and take everything with you when you leave.

Campfires

from

£13

/ night

Secluded Woodland Camp

5. Secluded Woodland Camp

95%

(10)

92km from Whitstable · 27 units · Tents, Glamping

Glamp or pitch up here in our secluded and peaceful mini off-grid site combining both field and forest. We have a shared under cover space and also an outdoor fire-pit to gather more than 20 people comfortably. There is a simple compost loo for your use with hand-washing and dish washing area outside. And the rest is all Mother nature! There is no running water or drinking water. You will need to bring your own. No electricity points or WIFI are in the campsite and no masts nearby so enjoy the EMF cleanse. Whether you chose to stay in the ancient woodland or the herbal pasture, you will feel the benefits of reconnecting with yourself in nature, breathing the clean air and hearing the birds singing. The parking is 800m away and there is minimal tractor use so you can imagine yourself roaming the fields and forest of England in days gone by. Fitness required. It's a long walk from the car park to the campsite. Trolleys provided.

Pets

Campfires

Picnic table

from

£12

/ night

Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community

István Ferenc

November 2025

Tent

2 nights at Secluded Woodland Camp

I really enjoyed like always. Thank you Joe. Beautiful place for solitude.

T

Toyah

October 2025

Tent

With kids

1 night at Hatters Meadows Cambridgeshire

We had such a fun time. Claire (our host) was lovely and made us feel incredibly welcome. We didn't bring anything to sit on (as we had taken public transport) and she was kind enough to lend us some benches for us to use on our patch. She ensured that our wood was kept dry for our campfire and that she was within reach should we need anything. We would definitely return again. Thank you for a lovely evening.

Carl

October 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Hatters Meadows Cambridgeshire

Just the one solo night at Hatters testing out some new equipment. Beautiful and well maintained campsite with a friendly owner Claire, who left me to myself. Non electric pitch.

C

Connor

October 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Secluded Woodland Camp

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!

István Ferenc

October 2025

Tent

2 nights at Secluded Woodland Camp

I like this place very much so it wasn't the first time and certainly not the last.

B

Bob

September 2025

5 m Class B

Weekend Trip to Laleham Camping Club

Right by the river. Clean site, hot showers, friéndly host

F

Frankie

September 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Hatters Meadows Cambridgeshire

Great campsite. Lovely site wardens, site and facilities were all very clean and wrll thought out. Friday night pizza was a lovely treat and very tasty. Would deffinetly stay again.

István Ferenc

September 2025

Tent

2 nights at Secluded Woodland Camp

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!

D

DONGHYUN

August 2025

Tent

With pets

1 night at The Sunset Tree

i loved this camping site. it was well managed and cosy as well. especially, the sunset view was amazing!

D

Dominykas

August 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Hill Top Farm Wild Camping

Lovely, quiet, secluded pitch. Great price, would recommend

F

Felipe

August 2025

Tent

With kids

3 nights at Hatters Meadows Cambridgeshire

An amazing place to camp all facilities were clean and well maintained staff was helpful and friendly

G

Gareth

August 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Hatters Meadows Cambridgeshire

Really nice site. Really accommodating when we were having problems getting there. Overall fantastic we will stay again when we’re in the are.

K

Kate

August 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to The Sunset Tree

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.

S

Sarah

August 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Hatters Meadows Cambridgeshire

Lovely campsite, clean tidy, fantastic shower facilities cleaniest bathrooms very well maintained. We will be back for the next year

L

Lisa

July 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Hatters Meadows Cambridgeshire

This was a fantastic campsite. I loved that it was a small site (not far to trek to the loo) but the tall grass between each pitch made you feel like you had some privacy. The toilets/showers were some of the best I've used on a campsite. Lesley and Bob were super helpful, we appreciated the tour when we arrived and knowing there was a reception hut if we needed anything. The pizzas were also a nice treat. Thanks so much for a terrific stay!

K

Kyle

July 2025

Tent

1 night at Hatters Meadows Cambridgeshire

Very welcoming staff, easy to navigate campsite which is 10 minute drive or 40 min walk to Ely. really clean toilets/showers

R

Ruaridh

July 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Secluded Woodland Camp

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 !

Vanessa

July 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Hatters Meadows Cambridgeshire

Lovely team who run this campsite. Really reasonably priced drinks/ice creams on offer. Nice ground. Very clean showers and toilets! Would come again!