Campsites with swimming in Surrey Hills AONB

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In the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, you’ll find over 200 campsites where swimming is just part of the experience. Dive into spring-fed ponds, lazy rivers, or secluded lakes—there’s something for every wild swimmer. Expect sites with toilets, showers, and campfires allowed, so you can rinse off or warm up after a dip. Prices start at just £12 a night, with the average stay around £100. Fishing and even surfing are on offer nearby for restless campers. Local favourites include Tomkins Farm (87 reviews), Little Thakeham Farm (38 reviews), and Small Trees Campsite (23 reviews)—each with its own character and loyal crowd. Rubbish bins are well placed, and most sites are just a quick stroll from water. Pack your towel and take the plunge.

98% (309) 155 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Surrey Hills AONB

Luna Domes

1. Luna Domes

100%
(9)
8 units · Glamping · East Grinstead, England
High-end glamping with hot tubs in the Garden of England
Pets
Showers
Hot Tub
from 
£192
 / night
Battle Pods & Bells

2. Battle Pods & Bells

100%
(13)
10 units · Glamping · Battle, England
Off grid bell tents and pods in a woodland just outside Battle
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£80
 / night
Small Trees Campsite

3. Small Trees Campsite

97%
(38)
33 units · Tents, Motorhomes · West Wellow, England
A small, campfire-friendly and dog-friendly campsite with approachable hosts
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£12
 / night
Southwood Park Estate

4. 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
Hastingford Fishery Glamping

5. Hastingford Fishery Glamping

100%
(8)
4 units · Glamping · Uckfield, England
Searching for a peaceful holiday/short break without kids underfoot? Ramble along to Hastingford Fishery, an adults-only shepherd's hut and fishing site set in a scenic lakeside setting less than five minutes’ drive from the East Sussex village of Hadlow Down and 20 minutes from Royal Tunbridge Wells. This site should suit couples or singles wanting to 'get away from it all' and also fishing fans down to the ground. It’s got several fishing lakes to choose from with lots of different species, so settle down on the banks with rod in hand and while away a few hours (or days) in quiet contemplation, waiting for something to bite. But please note, the site is not for 'competition anglers' although there are plenty of good sized carp around. and asks anyone fishing to only use barbless hooks, and for fish to be returned to the lake quickly after being caught.Not the fishing type? Chill out in and around your secluded hut, or there’s plenty to entertain in a leisurely fashion: paths wind around the lakes and through copses/shaws (as this is the High Weald) plus through the local countryside. There are spectacular views towards the South Downs National Park from the top lakes. A spring-fed lake is also on site to cool off in with some wild swimming. Lots of bird life around, with feeders outside each hut and waterfowl visitors to the lakes.When it comes to eats, pick up or have supplies delivered from supermarkets or takeaways in Uckfield, Heathfield or Crowborough or take a drive to Buxted Park for some posh food or pubs in Blackboys, Crowborough, Ringles Cross, 5 Ash Down, Rotherfield, or Buxted (it'll take about 10 minutes to drive to any of these). Lots of sample menus in huts.
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£99
 / night
Little Thakeham Farm

6. Little Thakeham Farm

97%
(57)
15 units · Tents, Motorhomes · West Sussex, South East England
Almost wild camping in rural Sussex, with campfires, good footpaths and a pub within 15 minutes' walk
Pets
Campfires
Potable water
from 
£30
 / night
Glamping Retreat & Campsite

7. Glamping Retreat & Campsite

95%
(10)
17 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Ryde, England
Retro Staycations near Ryde on the Isle of Wight
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
from 
£19
 / night
The Secret Campsite

8. The Secret Campsite

99%
(91)
21 units · Tents, Glamping · Lewes, East Sussex, South East England
A not so secret campsite in East Sussex with camping and glamping – and campfires encouraged
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from 
£26
 / night
Tomkins Farm

9. Tomkins Farm

96%
(164)
42 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · North Chailey, England
Relaxed camping beside a lake on an East Sussex farm, with alpacas, llamas, and camels
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£18
 / night
Earth Camp

10. Earth Camp

90%
(34)
33 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Lewes, East Sussex, South East England
We are a small, family run, eco-friendly campsite in Chailey, set in a peaceful pocket of Sussex countryside. Our uniqueness includes therapies offered on site, including massage, reiki and pellowah; our classes run on site, including yoga, and gong baths; the wide range of outdoor games we can provide; and our commitment to making your camping experience as pleasurable as possible. We also have a fantastic wood-fired sauna all day on Saturdays, a delicious pizza oven on Saturday evenings, and a coffee truck on weekend mornings! We allow campfires and dogs, and for those who seek a little luxury in camping, we have spacious hot showers. We also have a number of beautiful Bell Tents available to hire, which we will put up for you prior to your arrival (min 2 nights). Look our for our special weekends, including Star Parties, Yoga Retreats, Singing Circles and Wellness Weekends. We also have delicious wood-fired pizzas on Saturday evenings, and an artisan coffee trucks with superb pastries on weekend mornings 8-10am.
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£15
 / night
Ninham Country Holidays

11. Ninham Country Holidays

100%
(38)
16 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Shanklin, England
A stunning, family-friendly campsite on the stunning, family-friendly Isle of Wight
Pets
Electrical hookup
Showers
from 
£14
 / night
Rolling Fields Glamping

12. Rolling Fields Glamping

100%
(35)
6 units · Glamping · Oxfordshire, South East England
Luxury farm glamping with epic views, a 10-minute walk from the Thames
Showers
Campfires
Potable water
from 
£100
 / night
The Field at Findon

13. The Field at Findon

100%
(33)
4 units · Glamping · Findon, England
Bell tent camping in the South Downs National Park
Showers
Campfires
from 
£100
 / night
The Oaks Poultry Farm

14. The Oaks Poultry Farm

100%
(10)
10 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Ditchling, England
Family-friendly summer camping on an East Sussex farm
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from 
£45
 / night
Skoolie Stays

15. Skoolie Stays

100%
(5)
1 unit · Glamping · East Sussex, South East England
A converted, characterful and cool all-American yellow school bus parked up near the South Downs
Showers
Campfires
Potable water
from 
£236
 / night
Camping By The River

16. Camping By The River

100%
(1)
2 units · Glamping · Abingdon, England
Join us in our luxury, fully kitted-out bell tents on our secluded off grid campsite. With just two bell tents (each tent sleeping 6), you can enjoy unrestricted views of the river Thames or perhaps explore the adjacent woodland. If you book both tents you have over 3 acres to stay in with exclusive use for your group.
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£160
 / night
Stone Pit Meadows

17. Stone Pit Meadows

100%
(8)
5 units · Glamping · Sandhurst, England
Bell tent and shepherd's hut glamping in a wild and luscious space, 5 minutes from Bodiam Castle.
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£113
 / night
Wyldewood Retreat

18. Wyldewood Retreat

100%
(9)
1 unit · Glamping · Horam, East Sussex, South East England
An exclusive-hire glamping site for six people in a Sussex woodland
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£650
 / night

In the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, you’ll find over 200 campsites where swimming is just part of the experience. Dive into spring-fed ponds, lazy rivers, or secluded lakes—there’s something for every wild swimmer. Expect sites with toilets, showers, and campfires allowed, so you can rinse off or warm up after a dip. Prices start at just £12 a night, with the average stay around £100. Fishing and even surfing are on offer nearby for restless campers. Local favourites include Tomkins Farm (87 reviews), Little Thakeham Farm (38 reviews), and Small Trees Campsite (23 reviews)—each with its own character and loyal crowd. Rubbish bins are well placed, and most sites are just a quick stroll from water. Pack your towel and take the plunge.

98% (309) 155 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Surrey Hills AONB

Luna Domes

1. Luna Domes

100%
(9)
8 units · Glamping · East Grinstead, England
High-end glamping with hot tubs in the Garden of England
Pets
Showers
Hot Tub
from 
£192
 / night
Battle Pods & Bells

2. Battle Pods & Bells

100%
(13)
10 units · Glamping · Battle, England
Off grid bell tents and pods in a woodland just outside Battle
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£80
 / night
Small Trees Campsite

3. Small Trees Campsite

97%
(38)
33 units · Tents, Motorhomes · West Wellow, England
A small, campfire-friendly and dog-friendly campsite with approachable hosts
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£12
 / night
Southwood Park Estate

4. 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
Hastingford Fishery Glamping

5. Hastingford Fishery Glamping

100%
(8)
4 units · Glamping · Uckfield, England
Searching for a peaceful holiday/short break without kids underfoot? Ramble along to Hastingford Fishery, an adults-only shepherd's hut and fishing site set in a scenic lakeside setting less than five minutes’ drive from the East Sussex village of Hadlow Down and 20 minutes from Royal Tunbridge Wells. This site should suit couples or singles wanting to 'get away from it all' and also fishing fans down to the ground. It’s got several fishing lakes to choose from with lots of different species, so settle down on the banks with rod in hand and while away a few hours (or days) in quiet contemplation, waiting for something to bite. But please note, the site is not for 'competition anglers' although there are plenty of good sized carp around. and asks anyone fishing to only use barbless hooks, and for fish to be returned to the lake quickly after being caught.Not the fishing type? Chill out in and around your secluded hut, or there’s plenty to entertain in a leisurely fashion: paths wind around the lakes and through copses/shaws (as this is the High Weald) plus through the local countryside. There are spectacular views towards the South Downs National Park from the top lakes. A spring-fed lake is also on site to cool off in with some wild swimming. Lots of bird life around, with feeders outside each hut and waterfowl visitors to the lakes.When it comes to eats, pick up or have supplies delivered from supermarkets or takeaways in Uckfield, Heathfield or Crowborough or take a drive to Buxted Park for some posh food or pubs in Blackboys, Crowborough, Ringles Cross, 5 Ash Down, Rotherfield, or Buxted (it'll take about 10 minutes to drive to any of these). Lots of sample menus in huts.
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£99
 / night
Little Thakeham Farm

6. Little Thakeham Farm

97%
(57)
15 units · Tents, Motorhomes · West Sussex, South East England
Almost wild camping in rural Sussex, with campfires, good footpaths and a pub within 15 minutes' walk
Pets
Campfires
Potable water
from 
£30
 / night
Glamping Retreat & Campsite

7. Glamping Retreat & Campsite

95%
(10)
17 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Ryde, England
Retro Staycations near Ryde on the Isle of Wight
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
from 
£19
 / night
The Secret Campsite

8. The Secret Campsite

99%
(91)
21 units · Tents, Glamping · Lewes, East Sussex, South East England
A not so secret campsite in East Sussex with camping and glamping – and campfires encouraged
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from 
£26
 / night
Tomkins Farm

9. Tomkins Farm

96%
(164)
42 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · North Chailey, England
Relaxed camping beside a lake on an East Sussex farm, with alpacas, llamas, and camels
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£18
 / night
Earth Camp

10. Earth Camp

90%
(34)
33 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Lewes, East Sussex, South East England
We are a small, family run, eco-friendly campsite in Chailey, set in a peaceful pocket of Sussex countryside. Our uniqueness includes therapies offered on site, including massage, reiki and pellowah; our classes run on site, including yoga, and gong baths; the wide range of outdoor games we can provide; and our commitment to making your camping experience as pleasurable as possible. We also have a fantastic wood-fired sauna all day on Saturdays, a delicious pizza oven on Saturday evenings, and a coffee truck on weekend mornings! We allow campfires and dogs, and for those who seek a little luxury in camping, we have spacious hot showers. We also have a number of beautiful Bell Tents available to hire, which we will put up for you prior to your arrival (min 2 nights). Look our for our special weekends, including Star Parties, Yoga Retreats, Singing Circles and Wellness Weekends. We also have delicious wood-fired pizzas on Saturday evenings, and an artisan coffee trucks with superb pastries on weekend mornings 8-10am.
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£15
 / night
Ninham Country Holidays

11. Ninham Country Holidays

100%
(38)
16 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Shanklin, England
A stunning, family-friendly campsite on the stunning, family-friendly Isle of Wight
Pets
Electrical hookup
Showers
from 
£14
 / night
Rolling Fields Glamping

12. Rolling Fields Glamping

100%
(35)
6 units · Glamping · Oxfordshire, South East England
Luxury farm glamping with epic views, a 10-minute walk from the Thames
Showers
Campfires
Potable water
from 
£100
 / night
The Field at Findon

13. The Field at Findon

100%
(33)
4 units · Glamping · Findon, England
Bell tent camping in the South Downs National Park
Showers
Campfires
from 
£100
 / night
The Oaks Poultry Farm

14. The Oaks Poultry Farm

100%
(10)
10 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Ditchling, England
Family-friendly summer camping on an East Sussex farm
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from 
£45
 / night
Skoolie Stays

15. Skoolie Stays

100%
(5)
1 unit · Glamping · East Sussex, South East England
A converted, characterful and cool all-American yellow school bus parked up near the South Downs
Showers
Campfires
Potable water
from 
£236
 / night
Camping By The River

16. Camping By The River

100%
(1)
2 units · Glamping · Abingdon, England
Join us in our luxury, fully kitted-out bell tents on our secluded off grid campsite. With just two bell tents (each tent sleeping 6), you can enjoy unrestricted views of the river Thames or perhaps explore the adjacent woodland. If you book both tents you have over 3 acres to stay in with exclusive use for your group.
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£160
 / night
Stone Pit Meadows

17. Stone Pit Meadows

100%
(8)
5 units · Glamping · Sandhurst, England
Bell tent and shepherd's hut glamping in a wild and luscious space, 5 minutes from Bodiam Castle.
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£113
 / night
Wyldewood Retreat

18. Wyldewood Retreat

100%
(9)
1 unit · Glamping · Horam, East Sussex, South East England
An exclusive-hire glamping site for six people in a Sussex woodland
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£650
 / night

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