Woodland camping in West Sussex

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West Sussex packs a punch for forest camping. You’ll find over 90 unique spots tucked among ancient oaks, bluebell woods, and quiet copses—each with its own twist on wild living. Top picks like Fox Wood Campsite - under the oaks (23 reviews), Wild Boar Wood Campsite (21 reviews), and Quaint Farm in a National Park (17 reviews) let you sleep under tangled branches, with wildlife-watching at dawn and campfires crackling after dark. Facilities include toilets, pet-friendly pitches, and space for a fire. Hike quiet woodland trails or cool off with a wild swim. Prices start at £21 per night, with an average around £110. If you want a proper woodland escape with just the right amount of comfort, West Sussex’s forests deliver every time.

96% (94) 28 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near West Sussex

Quaint Farm in a National Park

1. Quaint Farm in a National Park

100%
(26)
2 units · Glamping · Liphook, England
Our 17 acre Farm is set deep within the beautiful South Downs National Park on the outskirts of the quiet village of Milland (near Liphook) in rural West Sussex (close to its border with Hampshire and Surrey). We have direct access to an excellent bridleway and footpath network through peaceful open countryside and quiet lanes as well as being on the Serpent Tail and close to the South Downs Way.​ Our Glamping Pod and Shepherd's Hut are available to book all year round. We also offer stabling if you would like to take your horses or ponies on holiday with you! Milland village (0.8 miles) has the Rising Sun pub, serving great food and drink, and Milland Stores, which stocks all your essential fresh and local produce as well as having a small cafe.
Showers
Campfires
Wifi
from 
£125
 / night
Adsdean Avenue Camping

2. Adsdean Avenue Camping

100%
(3)
25 units · Tents · East Ashling, West Sussex, South East England
Off-grid woodland camping on the edge of Funtington in West Sussex South Downs National Park five minutes’ drive; Chichester 15 minutes Peaceful pop-up site with spacious pitches; pub five minutes’ drive After a dollop of peace and quiet along with an almost wild camping adventure on the edge of the South Downs? Adsdean Avenue Camping, five minutes’ drive from the country village of Funtington, is where you need to be. Set in woodlands, the vast pop-up camping field has a limited number of pitches so everybody is nicely spread out and private. The meadow is surrounded by lush farmland and mature trees, and your rural soundtrack will be birdsong and the rustling of leaves. The simplicity of the setup (no electricity, no wifi, no showers) gives you all a chance to disconnect from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, whether you’re looking to explore the walking – bring any family dogs to join your expeditions – and cycling trails nearby, enjoy family evenings cuddled up around the campfire, or go stargazing under the clear night sky.
Pets
Campfires
Potable water
from 
£25
 / night
Woodfire at Westerlands

3. Woodfire at Westerlands

99%
(51)
22 units · Tents · West Sussex, South East England
A foodie campsite with outdoor feasts, set in the heart of the South Downs
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£22
 / night
The Baker's Hut

4. The Baker's Hut

100%
(1)
1 unit · Glamping · Ashurst, England
A shepherd’s hut hideaway for two in rural Sussex
Showers
Campfires
Wifi
from 
£163
 / night
Wild Boar Wood Campsite

5. Wild Boar Wood Campsite

97%
(68)
9 units · Glamping · Haywards Heath, England
Wild woodland glamping in the heart of Sussex with fires
Showers
Campfires
Potable water
from 
£96
 / night
Southwood Park Estate

6. Southwood Park Estate

93%
(7)
12 units · Glamping · Chichester , England
Southwood park estate is a beautifully manicured and peaceful destination for those who want to get back to nature and still have all of the home comforts that they are used to. We are at the foot of the South Downs, and only 8 minutes drive from Chichester and the Good Wood Estate We are family and pet friendly site. All bookings come with cooked breakfasts for each guest per day as well as a large log / lighters pack for each day!
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£90
 / night
Fallow Coombe Glamping

7. Fallow Coombe Glamping

94%
(9)
1 unit · Glamping · England
Beautiful, tranquil site, with one Shepherds Hut and area for sole use. Nestled in the valley in Rake Hampshire with stunning views throughout the year. Surrounded by Ancient woodland walks. 5 min drive or 1 hour walk to our family farm, Durleigh Marsh Farm, where you will find a Tea Room, Pick Your Own fruit and veg. Farm Shop and Barn Emporium with lots of wonderful boutiques to look at. Fallow can accommodate 2 Adults and up to 2 children. The extra beds are for children only. Come and enjoy the beauty and peace and immerse yourself in nature. Due to the tucked away location you will receive detailed directions after booking.
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£108
 / night
Fox Wood Campsite - under the oaks

8. Fox Wood Campsite - under the oaks

98%
(48)
21 units · Tents, Glamping · West Sussex, South East England
Woodland camping with campfires in the South Downs National Park
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£50
 / night

West Sussex packs a punch for forest camping. You’ll find over 90 unique spots tucked among ancient oaks, bluebell woods, and quiet copses—each with its own twist on wild living. Top picks like Fox Wood Campsite - under the oaks (23 reviews), Wild Boar Wood Campsite (21 reviews), and Quaint Farm in a National Park (17 reviews) let you sleep under tangled branches, with wildlife-watching at dawn and campfires crackling after dark. Facilities include toilets, pet-friendly pitches, and space for a fire. Hike quiet woodland trails or cool off with a wild swim. Prices start at £21 per night, with an average around £110. If you want a proper woodland escape with just the right amount of comfort, West Sussex’s forests deliver every time.

96% (94) 28 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near West Sussex

Quaint Farm in a National Park

1. Quaint Farm in a National Park

100%
(26)
2 units · Glamping · Liphook, England
Our 17 acre Farm is set deep within the beautiful South Downs National Park on the outskirts of the quiet village of Milland (near Liphook) in rural West Sussex (close to its border with Hampshire and Surrey). We have direct access to an excellent bridleway and footpath network through peaceful open countryside and quiet lanes as well as being on the Serpent Tail and close to the South Downs Way.​ Our Glamping Pod and Shepherd's Hut are available to book all year round. We also offer stabling if you would like to take your horses or ponies on holiday with you! Milland village (0.8 miles) has the Rising Sun pub, serving great food and drink, and Milland Stores, which stocks all your essential fresh and local produce as well as having a small cafe.
Showers
Campfires
Wifi
from 
£125
 / night
Adsdean Avenue Camping

2. Adsdean Avenue Camping

100%
(3)
25 units · Tents · East Ashling, West Sussex, South East England
Off-grid woodland camping on the edge of Funtington in West Sussex South Downs National Park five minutes’ drive; Chichester 15 minutes Peaceful pop-up site with spacious pitches; pub five minutes’ drive After a dollop of peace and quiet along with an almost wild camping adventure on the edge of the South Downs? Adsdean Avenue Camping, five minutes’ drive from the country village of Funtington, is where you need to be. Set in woodlands, the vast pop-up camping field has a limited number of pitches so everybody is nicely spread out and private. The meadow is surrounded by lush farmland and mature trees, and your rural soundtrack will be birdsong and the rustling of leaves. The simplicity of the setup (no electricity, no wifi, no showers) gives you all a chance to disconnect from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, whether you’re looking to explore the walking – bring any family dogs to join your expeditions – and cycling trails nearby, enjoy family evenings cuddled up around the campfire, or go stargazing under the clear night sky.
Pets
Campfires
Potable water
from 
£25
 / night
Woodfire at Westerlands

3. Woodfire at Westerlands

99%
(51)
22 units · Tents · West Sussex, South East England
A foodie campsite with outdoor feasts, set in the heart of the South Downs
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£22
 / night
The Baker's Hut

4. The Baker's Hut

100%
(1)
1 unit · Glamping · Ashurst, England
A shepherd’s hut hideaway for two in rural Sussex
Showers
Campfires
Wifi
from 
£163
 / night
Wild Boar Wood Campsite

5. Wild Boar Wood Campsite

97%
(68)
9 units · Glamping · Haywards Heath, England
Wild woodland glamping in the heart of Sussex with fires
Showers
Campfires
Potable water
from 
£96
 / night
Southwood Park Estate

6. Southwood Park Estate

93%
(7)
12 units · Glamping · Chichester , England
Southwood park estate is a beautifully manicured and peaceful destination for those who want to get back to nature and still have all of the home comforts that they are used to. We are at the foot of the South Downs, and only 8 minutes drive from Chichester and the Good Wood Estate We are family and pet friendly site. All bookings come with cooked breakfasts for each guest per day as well as a large log / lighters pack for each day!
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£90
 / night
Fallow Coombe Glamping

7. Fallow Coombe Glamping

94%
(9)
1 unit · Glamping · England
Beautiful, tranquil site, with one Shepherds Hut and area for sole use. Nestled in the valley in Rake Hampshire with stunning views throughout the year. Surrounded by Ancient woodland walks. 5 min drive or 1 hour walk to our family farm, Durleigh Marsh Farm, where you will find a Tea Room, Pick Your Own fruit and veg. Farm Shop and Barn Emporium with lots of wonderful boutiques to look at. Fallow can accommodate 2 Adults and up to 2 children. The extra beds are for children only. Come and enjoy the beauty and peace and immerse yourself in nature. Due to the tucked away location you will receive detailed directions after booking.
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£108
 / night
Fox Wood Campsite - under the oaks

8. Fox Wood Campsite - under the oaks

98%
(48)
21 units · Tents, Glamping · West Sussex, South East England
Woodland camping with campfires in the South Downs National Park
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£50
 / night

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