Wildlife-watching campsites in Sussex

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Looking to immerse yourself in wildlife watching while camping in Sussex, UK? Look no further than Hipcamp! With over 1683 options in Sussex alone, you'll have plenty of choices to find the perfect campsite for your wildlife adventure. And with an average price per night of just £13 and options as low as £11, you can enjoy nature without breaking the bank. Check out top-rated campsites like Fontmills Farm Campsite (26 reviews), Beech Estate Campsite (27 reviews), and Cattlestone Farm (24 reviews) for a truly memorable experience. Plus, popular facilities like showers, campfires, and pet-friendly options make your stay comfortable and convenient. And if you're feeling adventurous, nearby historic sites, paddling, and wind sports are just a few of the activities waiting for you. So pack your gear and get ready for an unforgettable wildlife watching experience in Sussex!

95% (913) 277 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Sussex

The Nut Plat Retreat

1. The Nut Plat Retreat

93%
(73)
3 units · Glamping · Kent, South East England
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
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£88
 / night
The Barn KT9

2. The Barn KT9

97%
(271)
22 units · Tents, Glamping · Greater London, South East England
A unique rural campsite in Surrey, a stone's throw from London's Zone 6
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£12
 / night
Quaint Farm in a National Park

3. 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
Freshwinds Camping

4. Freshwinds Camping

15 units · Tents · Watermill Lane, England
Think this 'great outdoors' lark is all tangled-up tent and midge-repellant? Then Freshwinds is the spot for you.
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from 
£12
 / night
Beech Estate Campsite

5. Beech Estate Campsite

97%
(185)
57 units · Tents, Glamping · Battle, England
Tent pitch camping and wild glamping in a Sussex woodland hideaway
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from 
£27
 / night
Woodlands Camping

6. Woodlands Camping

97%
(104)
10 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Ropley, England
A back-to-basics campsite in the South Downs National Park
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£27
 / night
Dogwood Glamping

7. Dogwood Glamping

90%
(42)
4 units · Glamping · Rye, England
The luxury option to one of the Sussex High Weald's loveliest rural retreats
Showers
Campfires
Wifi
from 
£95
 / night
Dernwood Farm Wild Camping

8. Dernwood Farm Wild Camping

95%
(65)
17 units · Tents, Glamping · East Sussex, South East England
Camping and glamping in Sussex meadows and woodlands
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£12
 / night
Scallow Campsite Glamping Pods

9. Scallow Campsite Glamping Pods

92%
(13)
3 units · Glamping · East Hoathly, Near Lewes, England
The Glamping site offers three Glamping Pods. Glamping Pod 1 has twin beds while Glamping Pod 2 and 3 have double beds. The Pods are furnished with beds, side tables, table and chairs with hanging space for clothes and coats. The site is level and surrounded by a well managed copse adjoining the road with wild flowers and resplendent with bluebells in the Spring. We are proud to have been awarded Campsite of the Year East Sussex for 2021/22 by CorporateLiveWire Prestige Awards.
Showers
Campfires
Wifi
from 
£90
 / night
Painters Farm Campsite

10. Painters Farm Campsite

99%
(38)
46 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Whitstable, England
Nestled beside the village of Painters Forstal, Faversham, Kent. Our two acre orchard site with grass pitches. The campsite lies within seventeen acres on the slope of The Kent Downs, a designated area of natural beauty. The Alma ale house at the edge of the farm serves Shepherds Neame and hot meals all year round. Two acre quiet cherry orchard site based around a Tudor Manor house 1547 that gives its name to our village. Surrounded by orchards and open countryside but within easy reach of Faversham, Whitstable and Canterbury. Pitches for tents, campervans, motorhomes and touring caravans with or without electric hook up on a level grassy site. Pets are welcome and a crew member is always around the reception or farm to help out. The Campsite is open from 1st march until 31st October. The local area is awash with things to do. Faversham once the busiest port in 17th century England for its wool trade has the longest complete medieval street in the country. A wealth of little shops, cafes and pubs as well as the country’s oldest family owned brewery Shepherd Neame. Whitstable sitting just along the coast, famed for its Oysters and Sunsets is a fun beachside community bustling in the summer months and hauntingly bleak in the winter ones. The World Heritage sites of Canterbury are just a fifteen minute trip away with all its well documented history and plentiful shops and eateries.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
from 
£26
 / night
Earth Camp

11. 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
Cattlestone Farm Adult Only

12. Cattlestone Farm Adult Only

97%
(122)
36 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · West Sussex, South East England
Friendly camping and glamping on a Sussex farm, with animals to meet, a pond to swim in, and the South Downs nearby.
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£35
 / night
Foot of the Downs

13. Foot of the Downs

100%
(25)
3 units · Glamping · West Sussex, South East England
Glamping on a family farm in Sussex, just off the South Downs Way and not far from Brighton
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£117
 / night
Ditchling Boutique Camping

14. Ditchling Boutique Camping

86%
(22)
101 units · Tents · Ditchling, East Sussex, South East England
Hunker down in a historic village, surrounded by vineyards, hilly countryside and some rather spectacular views. With Ditchling Camping as your base, you’ll be on track for rural bike rides or visiting Brighton and its busy coast 25 minutes’ drive away. That’s because this dog-friendly site is in Ditchling – a village in the splendid South Downs National Park and a rather excellent location for all sorts of days out. Good news if the whole family is tagging along: there’s plenty to play with around the site, including an adventure trail through the woodlands, a swing tree and places for kids to fashion their own little dens. The site is only a five-minute drive (or a 30-minute walk) from the traditional Jack and Jill windmills and the neighbouring family-run pub, which serves both grub and good ales. A vineyard is 15 minutes’ walk away from the site if you'd like to include a wine-tasting tour on your break. Otherwise, simply pedal along country lanes on the surrounding cycling routes (it’s easy enough to hire a bike locally). On your route, you might want to stop by in characterful Ditchling, home to local craftspeople and winemakers. There’s a nice selection of independent shops here, plus cosy cafés and pubs that will serve you a good spread of Sussex food, all within a 5-minute walk. Back on site, end the day with a cosy evening beside the fire-pits. The site facilities are nicely straightforward otherwise and include warm showers and a separate dishwashing area and of course our newly installed Composting Toilets.
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£15
 / night
The Hop Farm

15. The Hop Farm

82%
(37)
50 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Brenchley, England
The Hop Farm is set in 500 acres of unspoilt Kent countryside, known as the Garden of England. Flat grass fields and surrounded by private woodland and also fields abut the River Medway, ideal for paddleboarding and kayaking. Campers have access to newly refurbished facilities, state of the art showers, toilets and washing facilities. Raised BBQ's and raised firepits are permitted - we also rent these out (subject to availability). It's the ideal location for a peaceful escape with endless skies providing memorable sunsets and stars unhindered by artificial light. SITE RULES: Admission is only permitted after registering at reception. At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over. Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians. Group bookings of 6 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted). No hen/stag parties permitted. Single-sex bookings of 4 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
from 
£28
 / night
Little Thakeham Farm

16. 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

17. 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
Wild Boar Wood Campsite

18. 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
The Secret Campsite

19. 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
Southwood Park Estate

20. 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

Looking to immerse yourself in wildlife watching while camping in Sussex, UK? Look no further than Hipcamp! With over 1683 options in Sussex alone, you'll have plenty of choices to find the perfect campsite for your wildlife adventure. And with an average price per night of just £13 and options as low as £11, you can enjoy nature without breaking the bank. Check out top-rated campsites like Fontmills Farm Campsite (26 reviews), Beech Estate Campsite (27 reviews), and Cattlestone Farm (24 reviews) for a truly memorable experience. Plus, popular facilities like showers, campfires, and pet-friendly options make your stay comfortable and convenient. And if you're feeling adventurous, nearby historic sites, paddling, and wind sports are just a few of the activities waiting for you. So pack your gear and get ready for an unforgettable wildlife watching experience in Sussex!

95% (913) 277 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Sussex

The Nut Plat Retreat

1. The Nut Plat Retreat

93%
(73)
3 units · Glamping · Kent, South East England
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
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£88
 / night
The Barn KT9

2. The Barn KT9

97%
(271)
22 units · Tents, Glamping · Greater London, South East England
A unique rural campsite in Surrey, a stone's throw from London's Zone 6
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£12
 / night
Quaint Farm in a National Park

3. 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
Freshwinds Camping

4. Freshwinds Camping

15 units · Tents · Watermill Lane, England
Think this 'great outdoors' lark is all tangled-up tent and midge-repellant? Then Freshwinds is the spot for you.
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from 
£12
 / night
Beech Estate Campsite

5. Beech Estate Campsite

97%
(185)
57 units · Tents, Glamping · Battle, England
Tent pitch camping and wild glamping in a Sussex woodland hideaway
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from 
£27
 / night
Woodlands Camping

6. Woodlands Camping

97%
(104)
10 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Ropley, England
A back-to-basics campsite in the South Downs National Park
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£27
 / night
Dogwood Glamping

7. Dogwood Glamping

90%
(42)
4 units · Glamping · Rye, England
The luxury option to one of the Sussex High Weald's loveliest rural retreats
Showers
Campfires
Wifi
from 
£95
 / night
Dernwood Farm Wild Camping

8. Dernwood Farm Wild Camping

95%
(65)
17 units · Tents, Glamping · East Sussex, South East England
Camping and glamping in Sussex meadows and woodlands
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£12
 / night
Scallow Campsite Glamping Pods

9. Scallow Campsite Glamping Pods

92%
(13)
3 units · Glamping · East Hoathly, Near Lewes, England
The Glamping site offers three Glamping Pods. Glamping Pod 1 has twin beds while Glamping Pod 2 and 3 have double beds. The Pods are furnished with beds, side tables, table and chairs with hanging space for clothes and coats. The site is level and surrounded by a well managed copse adjoining the road with wild flowers and resplendent with bluebells in the Spring. We are proud to have been awarded Campsite of the Year East Sussex for 2021/22 by CorporateLiveWire Prestige Awards.
Showers
Campfires
Wifi
from 
£90
 / night
Painters Farm Campsite

10. Painters Farm Campsite

99%
(38)
46 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Whitstable, England
Nestled beside the village of Painters Forstal, Faversham, Kent. Our two acre orchard site with grass pitches. The campsite lies within seventeen acres on the slope of The Kent Downs, a designated area of natural beauty. The Alma ale house at the edge of the farm serves Shepherds Neame and hot meals all year round. Two acre quiet cherry orchard site based around a Tudor Manor house 1547 that gives its name to our village. Surrounded by orchards and open countryside but within easy reach of Faversham, Whitstable and Canterbury. Pitches for tents, campervans, motorhomes and touring caravans with or without electric hook up on a level grassy site. Pets are welcome and a crew member is always around the reception or farm to help out. The Campsite is open from 1st march until 31st October. The local area is awash with things to do. Faversham once the busiest port in 17th century England for its wool trade has the longest complete medieval street in the country. A wealth of little shops, cafes and pubs as well as the country’s oldest family owned brewery Shepherd Neame. Whitstable sitting just along the coast, famed for its Oysters and Sunsets is a fun beachside community bustling in the summer months and hauntingly bleak in the winter ones. The World Heritage sites of Canterbury are just a fifteen minute trip away with all its well documented history and plentiful shops and eateries.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
from 
£26
 / night
Earth Camp

11. 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
Cattlestone Farm Adult Only

12. Cattlestone Farm Adult Only

97%
(122)
36 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · West Sussex, South East England
Friendly camping and glamping on a Sussex farm, with animals to meet, a pond to swim in, and the South Downs nearby.
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£35
 / night
Foot of the Downs

13. Foot of the Downs

100%
(25)
3 units · Glamping · West Sussex, South East England
Glamping on a family farm in Sussex, just off the South Downs Way and not far from Brighton
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£117
 / night
Ditchling Boutique Camping

14. Ditchling Boutique Camping

86%
(22)
101 units · Tents · Ditchling, East Sussex, South East England
Hunker down in a historic village, surrounded by vineyards, hilly countryside and some rather spectacular views. With Ditchling Camping as your base, you’ll be on track for rural bike rides or visiting Brighton and its busy coast 25 minutes’ drive away. That’s because this dog-friendly site is in Ditchling – a village in the splendid South Downs National Park and a rather excellent location for all sorts of days out. Good news if the whole family is tagging along: there’s plenty to play with around the site, including an adventure trail through the woodlands, a swing tree and places for kids to fashion their own little dens. The site is only a five-minute drive (or a 30-minute walk) from the traditional Jack and Jill windmills and the neighbouring family-run pub, which serves both grub and good ales. A vineyard is 15 minutes’ walk away from the site if you'd like to include a wine-tasting tour on your break. Otherwise, simply pedal along country lanes on the surrounding cycling routes (it’s easy enough to hire a bike locally). On your route, you might want to stop by in characterful Ditchling, home to local craftspeople and winemakers. There’s a nice selection of independent shops here, plus cosy cafés and pubs that will serve you a good spread of Sussex food, all within a 5-minute walk. Back on site, end the day with a cosy evening beside the fire-pits. The site facilities are nicely straightforward otherwise and include warm showers and a separate dishwashing area and of course our newly installed Composting Toilets.
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£15
 / night
The Hop Farm

15. The Hop Farm

82%
(37)
50 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Brenchley, England
The Hop Farm is set in 500 acres of unspoilt Kent countryside, known as the Garden of England. Flat grass fields and surrounded by private woodland and also fields abut the River Medway, ideal for paddleboarding and kayaking. Campers have access to newly refurbished facilities, state of the art showers, toilets and washing facilities. Raised BBQ's and raised firepits are permitted - we also rent these out (subject to availability). It's the ideal location for a peaceful escape with endless skies providing memorable sunsets and stars unhindered by artificial light. SITE RULES: Admission is only permitted after registering at reception. At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over. Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians. Group bookings of 6 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted). No hen/stag parties permitted. Single-sex bookings of 4 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
from 
£28
 / night
Little Thakeham Farm

16. 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

17. 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
Wild Boar Wood Campsite

18. 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
The Secret Campsite

19. 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
Southwood Park Estate

20. 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

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