- Wye National Nature Reserve
Beach camping in Wye National Nature Reserve
97% (274)
Top-rated campgrounds
97% (274)
Top-rated campgrounds
Camper favorites in and near Wye National Nature Reserve
Top-rated campgrounds reviewed by the Hipcamp community.
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Maz
October 2025
Tent
Lovely campsite. Welcoming hosts, nice toilets and showers, fridge and freezer available, and a kettle! We had a great stay here
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Gillian
September 2025
5 m Class B
We felt very lucky to be able to stay on Anna’s farm. It’s a beautiful, peaceful place with wonderful views. There’s an orchard and some very pretty sheep! We enjoyed the hammocks in the woods and the firepit. Would definitely recommend.
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Emmie
September 2025
Tent
Views were gorgeous, spots were well laid out. Encourages a friendly, welcoming atmosphere, everyone we came across was lovely. Toilets were lovely which we were not expecting!! So many great features to this campsite including the little shop. Has everything you could need. Absolutely loved it.
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Chloe
September 2025
Tent
Excellent facilities, very generous pitch sizes and a great location. 10/10
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Evelyn
August 2025
Tent
Lovely spacious area and campers were not on top of each other. Fantastic for a simple night or couple of days of simple off grid camping with friends. Would deffo go again!
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Sheffa
August 2025
Tent
Put the coordinates provided into Google Maps. No trouble getting there. I love how you can go straight into the field and set up camp. Beautiful location, very peaceful. 100% recommend.
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Andrew
August 2025
Tent
With kids
Great value, lovely peaceful spot within driving distance of shops etc
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Louise
August 2025
Tent
With kids
We had a lovely weekend in Pett, this is a great campsite. The site is very basic, a couple of compost loos and a tap which was all we needed. We found it was a nice quiet site and appreciated being able to have a fire to cook on. The farm shop down the road is a very small one, eggs, milk, apple juice and usually lamb burgers but they had all been sold when we were there. The site is hilly but there is plenty of space and we found a good flat space to pitch our tent on comfortable grass. Great location for walking and close to the beach. Also lots of interesting places nearby to visit, Kent and East Sussex railway, Bodiam Castle, Hastings etc etc.
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Keith
August 2025
Tent
We decided to get away for the last bank holiday of the year, and chose Pett Camping for two nights.
Located on a sheep farm it's a wonderful site - lovely countryside, rolling hills, the most spacious we've ever experienced on a camp site. Whether you are tenting or have a motorhome/campervan, this is a great site. Yes it has the one composting loo (regularly cleaned) and one cold standpipe, but that seems ok. Everyone is really quite chilled.
This site is perfect if you want to relax and recharge. If you don't self cater there is a great country pub in The Royal Oak (10mins stroll, huge portions, great value), or The Two Sawyers (20mins, a busier pub and placed more upmarket).
Down the hill is Pett Level, a great long shingle beach with a local village vibe, and a short drive away are Hastings town and the more quaint and boutique Rye.
During our stay we met the couple who run the farm and site who are really nice people and we'd love to come back next year :)
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Harriet
August 2025
Tent
Lovely camp site and host, close to the beach with georgous views
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Alan
August 2025
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Ben
August 2025
Tent
We had a great stay. Really nice and clean campsite in a great location. Thankyou
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Rossi
August 2025
Tent
Lovely campsite! The woodfired pizza on Friday was a great addition!
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John
August 2025
5 m Class B
All you could wish for in a campsite. Every detail carefully considered from the horse box showers, ingenious and plenty of space, roomy pitches with butterflies and wild flower boarders, a gem, look forward to visiting again. Thanks Philip and congrats on creating such an amazing and peaceful place.
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Simon
August 2025
Tent
Very nice site. Camped here half way on a hike between Rye and Hastings. Plenty of space, nice and quiet. Royal Oak up the road was nice for a drink.
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Ryan
August 2025
Tent
Pett camping was a peaceful and spacious campsite that offered simple amenities with great views. Caroline was incredibly welcoming and a great host. Would recommend
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Frank
August 2025
Tent
What a lovely campsite. As described, simple no frills as it should be. Plenty of space, lovely views, easy access to Rye and beaches and a cracking pub within walking distance. Great value for money, highly recommended.
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Neil
August 2025
Tent
Very spacious site in a lovely location.
Phillip is a welcoming host and the site is maintained in a very good condition.
Excellent if you want a private and quiet site in a peaceful location.
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Biba
August 2025
Tent
With kids
Prachtige camping met ruime, uitgemaaide plaatsen. ‘S avonds hoorden we de bosuilen. Heel zacht op de achtergrond is de snelweg te horen. Door de week rustig, Engelsen kamperen voornamelijk in het weekend. De pizza en koffie corner is dan ook gesloten door de week. Hout is te koop bij de camping eigenaar. Philip is vriendelijk en positief.
Wc en douche is basic zoals meestal op de Britse campings, maar prima.
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Stephen
August 2025
Tent
Lovely situation. Great facilities. Booked the day before by mistake but there wasn’t a problem and no extra charge for my error.
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Beach camping in Wye National Nature Reserve guide
Notable campgrounds
- Best for country views: The Sunny Field has off-grid tent pitches, campervan sites, and glamping in bell tents, amid miles of open countryside. It’s a 10-minute drive from the reserve.
- Best for budget campers: Flying Horse Inn is a country pub just west of the reserve and offers free overnight campervan parking for evening diners.
- Best for escaping the crowds: Sunnyside Farm has plenty of grass and hardstanding pitches, optional electric hook-ups, and tranquil surroundings. It’s a 20-min drive away.
Tips for snagging a campsite
- Kent Downs campsites and caravan sites can book up quickly, especially in July and August, and during school holidays. Plan up to six months in advance for popular sites or those with limited pitching.
- You will need to pay a deposit to secure your campsite reservation; some sites ask for the full payment in advance.
- Be sure to check seasonal opening and closing dates. Many campsites open from March through October, while others stay open year-round.
When to go
The most pleasant weather for camping is from April through September, and this is the main hiking season in the Kent Downs. Wildflowers bloom throughout this period, but come in late spring to admire them at their most colourful. Sites like the Devil’s Kneading Trough fill up with day-trippers throughout July and August, so make an early start to get a jump on the crowds or opt for a weekday visit in the off-season to enjoy the view to yourself.
Know before you go
- Wye National Nature Reserve is located in the Kent Downs AONB, about a 20-minute drive from Ashford. Trains from London take about an hour to reach Wye train station, just 2 miles from the reserve.
- Free parking is available at the Wye Nature Reserve car park along Coldharbour Lane.
- Camping is not possible in the reserve itself, and wild camping is not permitted throughout the Kent Downs AONB.
- The reserve has a restaurant, but for public restrooms or to purchase picnic supplies, head to Wye village.