Best Selsey campsites for surfing

Selsey draws surfers in with its shingle beaches and easy access to the south coast’s steady breaks. If you’re after camping with surfing on tap, you’ll find over 170 options nearby—everything from back-to-basics pitches to sites with hot showers and pet-friendly spots. Prices start at just £13 a night, with an average night costing around £100. Top picks include Woodlands Camping (59 reviews), which sits a short drive from the waves, Little Thakeham Farm (38 reviews) for a quiet farm setting, and The Old Airfield (22 reviews), where you can stretch out under open skies. You’ll spot plenty of sites that allow campfires, welcome pets, and offer toilets, with hiking, swimming, and fishing on hand if the surf’s flat. Bring your board and check the forecast—it’s the kind of spot you’ll want to return to.

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Top-rated campgrounds near Selsey

Selsey draws surfers in with its shingle beaches and easy access to the south coast’s steady breaks. If you’re after camping with surfing on tap, you’ll find over 170 options nearby—everything from back-to-basics pitches to sites with hot showers and pet-friendly spots. Prices start at just £13 a night, with an average night costing around £100. Top picks include Woodlands Camping (59 reviews), which sits a short drive from the waves, Little Thakeham Farm (38 reviews) for a quiet farm setting, and The Old Airfield (22 reviews), where you can stretch out under open skies. You’ll spot plenty of sites that allow campfires, welcome pets, and offer toilets, with hiking, swimming, and fishing on hand if the surf’s flat. Bring your board and check the forecast—it’s the kind of spot you’ll want to return to.

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Top-rated campgrounds near Selsey

1. Sweet Hill Farm

94%

(296)

119km from Selsey · 10 units · Tents, Motorhomes

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

2. Woodlands Camping

97%

(104)

42km from Selsey · 10 units · Tents, Motorhomes

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

3. Dogwood Glamping

90%

(42)

100km from Selsey · 4 units · Glamping

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

4. Secret Garden Glamping

53km from Selsey · 1 unit · Glamping

A tucked-away bell tent within walking distance of Lymington railway station, near the coast and the New Forest.

5. Glamping Retreat & Campsite

95%

(10)

27km from Selsey · 17 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping

Retro Staycations near Ryde on the Isle of Wight

6. Bredy Farm

87%

(63)

134km from Selsey · 31 units · Tents, Motorhomes

Back-to-basics camping on a Dorset farm with a party vibe at weekends

7. Walnut Farm Glamping

97%

(39)

136km from Selsey · 8 units · Glamping

Cosy en-suite yurts with acres of space, campfires, a hot tub and wild swimming on site.

8. Little Thakeham Farm

97%

(57)

33km from Selsey · 15 units · Tents, Motorhomes

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

9. Southwood Park Estate

93%

(7)

16km from Selsey · 12 units · Glamping

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!

10. The Old Airfield

85%

(143)

64km from Selsey · 114 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping

A New Forest airfield that's been overtaken by nature, less than 10 minutes' drive from the coast

11. Snelling Farm Campsite

99%

(140)

104km from Selsey · 70 units · Tents, Motorhomes

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

12. The Field at Findon

100%

(33)

31km from Selsey · 4 units · Glamping

Bell tent camping in the South Downs National Park

13. Ninham Country Holidays

100%

(38)

30km from Selsey · 16 units · Tents, Motorhomes

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

14. Tin Barn Camping

100%

(2)

131km from Selsey · 5 units · Tents

A small and friendly campsite with spacious pitches in the Dorset countryside

15. The Downs Stables Holidays

100%

(2)

31km from Selsey · 2 units · Glamping

Modern glamping pods on a working racing stables in the South Downs

16. West Holme Glamping, Wareham,Dorset

100%

(6)

97km from Selsey · 6 units · Glamping

West Holme Glamping is a micro-site with pre-erected bell tents in the Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Just the job for romantic mini-breaks or holidays for small families, it's set in 20 acres, so there’s plenty of privacy and lots of space to roam around. The bell tents here come equipped with a double bed, rugs, picnic tables, lanterns, a gazebo and a gas barbecue. The three showers and three toilets are shared between six tents.. You'll just need to bring your own bed linen and towels or add them to your booking. You can explore the area by car – medieval castles, beaches, National Trust sites and the Jurassic Coast are all less than half an hour’s drive away. Durdle Door and Lulworth Cove are 20 minutes' drive away. Pretty market towns like Dorchester (also 30 minutes) or seaside resorts like Swanage (20 minutes) are all worth a mosey, while historic Wareham has Saxon town walls and riverside churches to explore. The sandy beaches of Studland and Swanage are also within half an hour's drive of the site. If you’re feeling energetic, the Isle of Purbeck has plenty of walks and bike rides on the rocky peninsula overlooking the English Channel, as well as parts of the South West Coast Path. The local farm shop is a five-minute walk and sells the very best of local Dorset produce if you fancy cooking on the barbecue. And if you don’t, there’s a cosy tea shop attached, and there are plenty of gastropubs serving real ales and great grub in less than a 15-minute drive too.

17. Stud Farm

100%

(4)

58km from Selsey · 1 unit · Glamping

A shepherd’s hut on a traditional New Forest farm

18. Dorset Farm Camping @ Dewflock Farm

100%

(21)

117km from Selsey · 12 units · Glamping

Shepherd's huts and bell tents on the farm with a prime location between historic Dorchester and seaside Weymouth

19. Glamping at Parley by PitchingIt

75km from Selsey · 12 units · Glamping

Set on the Parley Estate near Bournemouth, with a Georgian mansion sitting in four-acres of lovely Dorset parkland, Glamping at Parley by PitchingIt offers pre-erected bell tents on level grass meadows. No fuss, no puzzling tent poles to mess around with. Just arrive on site, move in and your holiday has started. Local attractions and activities include: - Bournemouth Beach & town centre for shops and restaurants 5min drive - Golf: on site 18 hole course and driving range! - Local pub short 10 min walk - Adventure Wonderland (kids’ theme park): five minutes’ drive - Snowtrax Alpine Activity Centre: 10 minutes - Go Ape Moors Valley (tree-top zipwires): 15 minutes - Bournemouth Beach: 15 minutes - Splashdown (water park): 20 minutes - Moors Valley Country Park and Forest: 20 minutes - Mudeford Sandbank: 20 minutes - Sammy Miller Motorcycle Museum: 20 minutes - Farmer Palmer’s Farm Park: 25 minutes.

20. Wyldewood Retreat

100%

(9)

80km from Selsey · 1 unit · Glamping

An exclusive-hire glamping site for six people in a Sussex woodland

Camper favorites near Selsey

Top-rated campgrounds reviewed by the Hipcamp community.

Ninham Country Holidays

100%

(38)

30km from Selsey · 16 units · Tents, Motorhomes

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

Tin Barn Camping

100%

(2)

131km from Selsey · 5 units · Tents

A small and friendly campsite with spacious pitches in the Dorset countryside

The Downs Stables Holidays

100%

(2)

31km from Selsey · 2 units · Glamping

Modern glamping pods on a working racing stables in the South Downs

West Holme Glamping, Wareham,Dorset

100%

(6)

97km from Selsey · 6 units · Glamping

West Holme Glamping is a micro-site with pre-erected bell tents in the Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Just the job for romantic mini-breaks or holidays for small families, it's set in 20 acres, so there’s plenty of privacy and lots of space to roam around. The bell tents here come equipped with a double bed, rugs, picnic tables, lanterns, a gazebo and a gas barbecue. The three showers and three toilets are shared between six tents.. You'll just need to bring your own bed linen and towels or add them to your booking. You can explore the area by car – medieval castles, beaches, National Trust sites and the Jurassic Coast are all less than half an hour’s drive away. Durdle Door and Lulworth Cove are 20 minutes' drive away. Pretty market towns like Dorchester (also 30 minutes) or seaside resorts like Swanage (20 minutes) are all worth a mosey, while historic Wareham has Saxon town walls and riverside churches to explore. The sandy beaches of Studland and Swanage are also within half an hour's drive of the site. If you’re feeling energetic, the Isle of Purbeck has plenty of walks and bike rides on the rocky peninsula overlooking the English Channel, as well as parts of the South West Coast Path. The local farm shop is a five-minute walk and sells the very best of local Dorset produce if you fancy cooking on the barbecue. And if you don’t, there’s a cosy tea shop attached, and there are plenty of gastropubs serving real ales and great grub in less than a 15-minute drive too.

Stud Farm

100%

(4)

58km from Selsey · 1 unit · Glamping

A shepherd’s hut on a traditional New Forest farm

Dorset Farm Camping @ Dewflock Farm

100%

(21)

117km from Selsey · 12 units · Glamping

Shepherd's huts and bell tents on the farm with a prime location between historic Dorchester and seaside Weymouth

Glamping at Parley by PitchingIt

75km from Selsey · 12 units · Glamping

Set on the Parley Estate near Bournemouth, with a Georgian mansion sitting in four-acres of lovely Dorset parkland, Glamping at Parley by PitchingIt offers pre-erected bell tents on level grass meadows. No fuss, no puzzling tent poles to mess around with. Just arrive on site, move in and your holiday has started. Local attractions and activities include: - Bournemouth Beach & town centre for shops and restaurants 5min drive - Golf: on site 18 hole course and driving range! - Local pub short 10 min walk - Adventure Wonderland (kids’ theme park): five minutes’ drive - Snowtrax Alpine Activity Centre: 10 minutes - Go Ape Moors Valley (tree-top zipwires): 15 minutes - Bournemouth Beach: 15 minutes - Splashdown (water park): 20 minutes - Moors Valley Country Park and Forest: 20 minutes - Mudeford Sandbank: 20 minutes - Sammy Miller Motorcycle Museum: 20 minutes - Farmer Palmer’s Farm Park: 25 minutes.

Wyldewood Retreat

100%

(9)

80km from Selsey · 1 unit · Glamping

An exclusive-hire glamping site for six people in a Sussex woodland

Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community

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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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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!

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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!

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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.

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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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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!

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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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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.

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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.

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Ade

August 2025

With pets

2 nights at Southwood Park Estate

We enjoyed our stay at The camp surroundings are well maintained, what I noticed is that no annoying flies buzzing around when sitting out and while cooking!. The host and people on site are very helpful and friendly. One night we needed help with lighting a camp fire and they were so quick to respond. The facilities in the camp are a bonus, if the weather is nice you won't get bored. Ladies toilets were okay my kids complained about the men's!!

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Joana

August 2025

With kids

3 nights at Walnut Farm Glamping

Amazing stay with beautiful views. The tent is equipped with everything you need and beds are comfortable. The environment is very calm and pizza night really is a success, not only the pizza's are very nice but you get to know the other people staying - amazing if you have kids as they start playing together. We had an amazing time and would definitely return and recommend the stay.

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 😊👍

lauren

August 2025

5 m Class B

Weekend Trip to The Old Airfield

Absolutely loved camping at The Old Airfield. Very friendly staff and helpful. Loads of space to park up and tent so you'll never feel 'on top' of other campers. Lovely vibe, clean showers and toilets. Had a nice bar and pizza trailer on site too to order from every night. Very relaxing and loads of free roaming animals near by! Definitely will be coming back!

Stephanie

August 2025

Tent

With kids

3 nights at The Old Airfield

The staff were fab as were the showers, toilets and the sociable communal space serving drinkings and tasty pizzas. The only downside was the noise from the adjacent road.

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Vladislav

August 2025

Tent

Group trip

2 nights at Snelling Farm Campsite

Beautiful setting, camp fires allowed, not too busy!

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Patrick

August 2025

Tent

With kids

2 nights at The Old Airfield

An amazing site for young children. Would definitely come again, and for longer. Staff were great, really helpful.

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Katie

August 2025

Tent

Group trip

4 nights at Sweet Hill Farm

Was a lovely space to camp in a lovely part of the country! There’s a wide range of walks and activities around the area. All the staff were very lovely and created a welcoming, warm atmosphere. We had a lovely time and would generally recommend it!

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Kim

August 2025

With kids

2 nights at Dogwood Glamping

We loved the cosy Yurt and the laid back atmosphere a lot! Animals running around the campsite is also a lot of fun, but close the yurt when you are gone or get a visit from the goats that eat what they can find! Phil and his wife were very friendly.

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Jenny

August 2025

4 m Class B

With pets

4 nights at Woodlands Camping

We had a wonderful time here, we stayed in the clearing which was really chilled and idilic. Listening to the sounds of owls calling at night and watching the stars was magical. Jay was really friendly and helpful and the facilities were all we needed. Shower was hot, loos were always clean no matter what time of day or night, washing up areas and drinking water - perfect. More perfect still, no wifi! Great walks and areas to explore, such a relaxing weekend and already working out when we can go back.