Best campsites for hikers in Wye National Nature Reserve

Hiking in the Wye National Nature Reserve means waking up to chalk grasslands and ancient woodland, with over 650 campsites set up for explorers who want to lace up and hit the trails. Expect campsites that welcome pets, allow campfires, and provide toilets—basic but essential facilities for ramblers. Prices start at just £11 per night, though most visitors pay around £115. You’ll find everything from riverside pitches to hidden meadow clearings, all within easy reach of wildlife-watching, swimming, and fishing spots. Favourites like Hook Farm Campsite (105 reviews), Tomkins Farm (87 reviews), and Otter Channel Campsite (83 reviews) come up in conversation again and again for a reason. Bring sturdy boots, pack out your own rubbish, and don’t expect much mobile signal—out here, the reserve takes centre stage.

98% (1K) • 344 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Wye National Nature Reserve

Hiking in the Wye National Nature Reserve means waking up to chalk grasslands and ancient woodland, with over 650 campsites set up for explorers who want to lace up and hit the trails. Expect campsites that welcome pets, allow campfires, and provide toilets—basic but essential facilities for ramblers. Prices start at just £11 per night, though most visitors pay around £115. You’ll find everything from riverside pitches to hidden meadow clearings, all within easy reach of wildlife-watching, swimming, and fishing spots. Favourites like Hook Farm Campsite (105 reviews), Tomkins Farm (87 reviews), and Otter Channel Campsite (83 reviews) come up in conversation again and again for a reason. Bring sturdy boots, pack out your own rubbish, and don’t expect much mobile signal—out here, the reserve takes centre stage.

98% (1K) • 344 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Wye National Nature Reserve

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

2. The Sunnyfield Campsite

94%

(99)

25 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Canterbury, Kent, South East England

Looking for a place where you can camp, glamp and campervan together with friends? The Sunnyfield is the place.

3. Luna Domes

100%

(9)

8 units · Glamping · East Grinstead, England

High-end glamping with hot tubs in the Garden of England

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.

5. 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.

6. Hook Farm Campsite

98%

(203)

18 units · Tents · West Sussex, South East England

Blissfully back-to-basics camping in the heart of the West Sussex High Weald

7. Beech Estate Campsite

97%

(185)

57 units · Tents, Glamping · Battle, England

Tent pitch camping and wild glamping in a Sussex woodland hideaway

8. Battle Pods & Bells

100%

(13)

10 units · Glamping · Battle, England

Off grid bell tents and pods in a woodland just outside Battle

9. Otter Channel Campsite

95%

(159)

18 units · Tents · East Sussex, South East England

Spacious, nature-friendly camping with campfires on the banks of the River Rother

10. Berty the yurty

94%

(18)

1 unit · Glamping · Canterbury, Kent, South East England

Our beautiful handmade yurt is set amongst an ancient orchard on an idyllic smallholding, nestled between the Kent Downs AONB and Kent's spectacular coastline. The smallholding itself is a slice of rural Kent with free-range chickens just a stone’s throw away, you’ll soon be making some fairly unique friends. We have such a great location, Canterbury is just 10 minutes drive away and the trendy coastal town of Whitstable can be reached within 20 minutes. Berty the yurty is 5 metres in diameter and comfortably sleeps 2 adults and an infant. Inside Berty you'll find a super comfy double bed, tea and coffee making facilities, a cracking little wood burning stove, table and two chairs and a mini-fridge to keep those all important beverages ice cold. We'll make sure there are some essential local food items from the farm (bread, eggs, milk, butter) waiting for you when you arrive. Outside you an outdoor kitchen space to cook, outdoor patio eating area, camp fire, as well as a composting toilet, hot shower and washing up facilities adjacent to Berty, which are exclusively for your use. Berty is tucked away at the far end of the smallholding on the edge of a 20 acre accessible ancient woodland with bluebells flowering in the months of April & May. The small holding is home to free range chickens and other animals. Eggs are complimentary and we're more than happy to arrange for you to collect them yourself if you're in a 'hunter/gatherer' sort of mood as well as a loaf of bread, milk, butter and apple juice. Our rural location is truly fantastic! You'll instantly feel the stresses and strains of everyday life disappear as you soak up the delightful Kent countryside and adjacent ancient woodland. The picturesque Stour valley is just down the road, Canterbury and it's cathedral are only 10 mins away and Kent's extensive coastline can be reached in less than 20 mins. Some delightful pubs and restaurants can be found in Canterbury, and you are spoilt for choice when it comes to top quality country pubs in the local area.

11. 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.

12. Dernwood Farm Wild Camping

95%

(65)

17 units · Tents, Glamping · East Sussex, South East England

Camping and glamping in Sussex meadows and woodlands

13. Dogwood Glamping

90%

(42)

4 units · Glamping · Rye, England

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

14. Coxhill Camping

100%

(51)

45 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Dover, England

Relaxed camping in a field close to Dover and Canterbury

15. Glamping @ Rankins Farm

100%

(38)

6 units · Glamping · Linton, England

Family-friendly pod glamping beside a 30-year-old plum orchard, with far-reaching views across the Kent countryside

16. Wild Boar Wood Campsite

97%

(68)

9 units · Glamping · Haywards Heath, England

Wild woodland glamping in the heart of Sussex with fires

17. Hale Farm

100%

(152)

38 units · Tents, Glamping · East Sussex, South East England

A family-run, working farm in East Sussex offering spacious, traditional camping with no set pitches

18. Housedean Farm Campsite

98%

(100)

3 units · Tents · Lewes, East Sussex, South East England

Epic views of the South Downs, and a walker’s paradise, hidden sweetly on the South Downs Way

19. Glassenbury Camping

99%

(65)

33 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Cranbrook, England

Eco camping in the heart of the High Weald and Kent's castle country

20. 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

Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community

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Matt

2 weeks ago

Weekend Trip to The Nut Plat Retreat

The cabin was homely, warm and comfy. Plenty of logs provided for the burner. The hot tub is surrounded by trees and when the stars come out a lovely place to wallow. Nice country pub on doorstep. Would recommend.

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erin

November 2025

Weekend Trip to The Nut Plat Retreat

Highly recommend, my partner and I had a great time at Finlay’s cabin. It was exactly what we were looking for in terms of: how remote & private it was, outdoor and indoor fire & the hot tub! We also loved the unique structure and authentic feel… however a few things to note, for the cost per night(£180) I would expect: body wash & shampoo / hairdryer, better kitchen essentials, the coffee left was almost empty for example and old stuff was left in the fridge& top shelf was left completely wet.. I know it’s ‘small’ things but for the price you’d expect these things to be attended to.. for us we didn’t mind too much, but would have made the experience a lot nicer to have these things to improve the overall feel and experience. Also I felt that in terms of cleanliness, it could have been cleaner, many cobwebs & spiders, hair and dirt in the bath tub, messy outdoor porch area; we wanted to use the outdoor bbq and had to clean it very well ourselves.. for the price you would expect it to be clean and ready to use with coals etc however we had to make do with the indoor logs with no fire starter as only option was the chemical indoor one which we didn’t want to use to cook food on.. making it difficult. The hotub area is lovely, however we wanted to use it at night which proved difficult as no outdoor lightning, and indoor torch didn’t work.. some lanterns outside would be a great addition. Duncan was a kind host and has a very special plot!

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David

November 2025

3 nights at The Nut Plat Retreat

Such a beautiful spot, we took Ransoms for 3 nights. Everything we needed was ready for us, nice kitchen and a lovely hot tub. The host is very friendly and helpful. Don’t miss out on The Kentish Rifleman’s Pie and a Pint on Tuesdays and walks through Plaxtol, Igtham moat, and the green fields.

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Lee

October 2025

5 m Class B

Weekend Trip to Painters Farm Campsite

Great welcome and although the windiest weekend of the year so far a decent pitch with a little shelter. Two walks over the weekend one directly from camp and the other from the Swale estuary car park, both worth it.

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Maz

October 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Housedean Farm Campsite

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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Alan

September 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Hook Farm Campsite

Really quiet, toilets and showers clean and tidy. Definitely be going back!

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Sumera

September 2025

Weekend Trip to Glamping @ Rankins Farm

Second time now, had an absolute blast. The host were very kind and went out of their way for us. Can't wait for the next stay.

István Ferenc

September 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Hook Farm Campsite

Perfect place. I loved the small woods. Highly recommend

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Emmie

September 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Housedean Farm Campsite

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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Alan

September 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Hook Farm Campsite

Lovely time once again at Hook Farm. Can't recommend this site enough

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Laurence

September 2025

5 m Class B

4 nights at Painters Farm Campsite

We had a wonderful time, the place is beautiful and quiet, away from roads and houses. Vans, campers and tents are well spaced from each other. Everybody very respectful. Facilities are great: shower and loos are immaculate, fire pits available to rent and wood to buy, pub in walking distance, and even home pizzas nights at the weekend. Location is great too, we will definitely be back!

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Chloe

September 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Housedean Farm Campsite

Excellent facilities, very generous pitch sizes and a great location. 10/10

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Alexander

September 2025

With kids

Weekend Trip to Battle Pods & Bells

It was great for my first trip with my son 11. Everything was exactly as advertised and more. Will definitely be returning next year and will certainly explore more of the 460acres of stunning woodland.

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Kenny

September 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Coxhill Camping

The field is big with lots of space, each pitch has an allocated area. The toilets, showers and other facilities look new and are very clean. Seems very well run and the guy who runs it was very friendly and helpful when I arrived. Close to the small village of Shepardswell which has a coop and a pub. They have a no music policy, so you can expect tranquility.

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Elizabeth

August 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Hook Farm Campsite

The campsite was lovely, huge with nice compost loos and you could camp anywhere. Fires were welcomed and the hot showers were great too. However, the site wasn’t very flat, so you had to pick a good spot. It also seems like the site is only weekends which is a lot of effort to get setup for only two nights! If we could camp for longer we’d definitely be back as we loved it!

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Matt

August 2025

With pets

Weekend Trip to The Nut Plat Retreat

Excellent weekend stay. Fantastic location for stunning walks around the area. Vineyards, pubs etc all within walking distance.

Double faraway tent pitch with wonderful views

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Charlie

August 2025

Tent

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Beech Estate Campsite

What a brilliant site to camp on, we had a great time over the weekend!

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Alicja

August 2025

2 nights at The Nut Plat Retreat

The Nut Plat retreat is great. We had a lovely time at the Bomford. Perfect relaxing break. Duncan is very nice and helpful. Bed is comfortable, shower is hot, there is everything you need. The Rifleman pub is a stones throw from the nuthatch, but unfortunately it was fully booked on Thursday, so it is worth to book a table in advance . Wood fired hot tub is a nice touch. Just have to be patient with it. Follow Duncan's instructions and you will get it very hot in less than two hours. Fire pit and all the trees around are lush. Even though you have neighbours around 100 meters away, it feels very private. Would definitely go back.

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Joe

August 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to The Secret Campsite

Our second visit as a family of four. Lovely pitches, lots of space and sounded by nature. Fantastic service from Tim and his team. Lovely clean facilities that are well maintained and looked after.

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Alex

August 2025

Tent

1 night at Hook Farm Campsite

Beautiful location. Great facilities. Really helpful and friendly team. Hope to return soon. Thank you for providing such a lovely location.