- Wye National Nature Reserve
Dog-friendly camping in Wye National Nature Reserve
96% (969) • 352 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Wye National Nature Reserve
96% (969) • 352 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Wye National Nature Reserve
Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
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Gavin
September 2025
Tent
With pets
Lovely peaceful site near to Rye and Winchelsea. Plenty of options for tents. Fire pits and wood available. Good clean toilets with two cosy showers. Friendly owner.
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Nick
August 2025
Tent
With kids
This is a beautiful and quiet place to camp. We had a group of families, had our own space in the orchard that felt very separated from other groups. The location is peaceful with a beautiful view. The toilets were clean and well maintained, and we loved the solar shower looking into the woods. Natasha and Nick were incredibly welcoming and always available for any needs, and their kitten Little Cat was adorable. The site had table tennis, some other games, and lovely walks around it. The local pub did a great dinner. We'll be back!
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Lydia
August 2025
2 nights at Plum Camping in May Tree Orchard
This was a wonderful place - a really idyllic setting and superb shepherd’s hut. Super cosy with its own secluded area and kitchen with everything you need. The orchard is beautiful, Natasha and Nick have done amazing job in making this a really special place. One of our favourite ever UK stays!
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Chris
August 2025
Tent
With pets
Puns aside, we enjoyed a really unique and magical two nights here, sleeping between the apple trees and enjoying the incredible skies above. The owners were as sweet and lovely as the Apple juice, and the solar shower was a brilliant experience, tucked away and private from the campsite, but open plan and facing the woodland behind. We shall be back!
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Jamie
August 2025
Tent
With kids
What a wonderful location & such fantastic hosts. We had a glorious 3 days camping.
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Alison
August 2025
Tent
With pets
We really enjoyed our bank holiday weekend stay at Plum Camping. We had a lovely spacious pitch amongst silver birch trees at the end of the orchard and close to the campsite amenities. Natasha and Nick were very welcoming and helpful, and the weather was favourable. We'd love to come back!
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Wesley Stuart
August 2025
Tent
Very hilly but this was a great thing for us as it’s adds to the privacy you have from other campers. Showers were great but toilets needed some work (a couple of the doors were broken).
Huge woods surrounding the campsite for lovely walks. Would definitely recommend.
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Vivien
August 2025
Tent
With pets
We had a really nice stay at Charles’s campsite. It was well organised with facilities for showering, proper flushing toilets and washing dishes as well as access to a fridge. We rented a fire pit and logs which makes the camping experience even better. It was a relaxed campsite with kids able to run around and make friends. We would stay here again.
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Kieran
August 2025
Tent
With pets
Our second time here, we love the space, great facilities with clean toilets and showers, a huge fridge to store any food/drinks in. We were lucky to have some great people around us also staying there and plenty of place for the kids to run around and play. Extra bonus now it is dog friendly! The sky at night is so clear, I sat and watched the stars for hours with a fire pit cackling. We will be back again next year.
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Penelope
August 2025
Weekend Trip to Plum Camping in May Tree Orchard
My partner and I had the most amazing one night stay here (wish we had longer) at Plum Farm, surrounded by nature and wonderful peace and quiet.
We had a lovely welcome from Natasha and Tim who are super attentive lovely people. We enjoyed using the firepit to cook our dinner on, we brought most of our own utensils but its all there for you to use if needed. Was great to have running water and the gas hob to use too - Love an outdoors kitchen!
Also loved the home grown, hand picked flowers that were there for us too., we were also very lucky to be given a bottle of Apple juice from the apples grown on the Orchard, definitely recommend buying a bottle if there's any available.
The shepherds hut was cosy and accommodating, was great to have the black out blinds which was a pleasant surprise, had a great night sleep.
I would love to come back next year.
Thank you both for having us :)
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David
August 2025
Tent
Fantastic little secluded spot among the orchard,
Hosts were incredibly welcoming, even gave us a lovely bottle of home made apple juice which was amazing and went down really well with the group at the skiing event we attended the next day.
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Neil
August 2025
Tent
A back to basics site in a beautiful location.
The owners are very friendly and I felt instantly welcome.
The whole experience was just what I needed. Space in nature to unwind. The orchard is pleasant and it appears a good crop this year!
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Karolina
August 2025
Tent
Group trip
Great place, very spacious, nicely located, and well organised.
We will be back! Thank you!
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Jennifer
August 2025
Tent
Lots of places to pitch and plenty of space. Facilities were clean. Lots of info pre arrival and a friendly welcome. Would recommend and would like to visit again.
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Camilla
August 2025
Tent
With kids
Beautiful, peaceful campsite amongst plum and apple trees. We were there during the (amazingly plentiful) plum harvest and there were delicious plums and plum products to buy. We loved the fact that everything was designed to be low-impact on the land, with very clean compostable toilets and a lovely al fresco, solar-powered shower. The owners, Natasha and Nick, were delightful - friendly, helpful and generous. We plan to return soon!
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Abbie
August 2025
Tent
With pets
Our first night away in our new campervan was at Plum Camping, and it couldn’t have been more perfect. The orchard setting is so peaceful, and the whole place has a beautifully relaxed vibe. The eco-friendly showers and toilets were spotless and a lovely touch. The hosts were incredibly friendly and welcoming, and the fresh apple juice was honestly the best I’ve ever had! Stargazing under the clear night sky was magical. This spot has a special place in our hearts now, and we can’t wait to come back
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Karin
August 2025
Tent
One of the most beautiful spots we’ve ever camped in. Nick and Natasha were responsive to our queries in advance and friendly and helpful once we had arrived. This is a back-to-basics, off-grid experience - but nothing beats a campfire at night and waking to birdsong in the morning.
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Robert
July 2025
Tent
What a lovely site. Filled with flowers and fruit trees. Lovely and quiet with a sense of stepping back in time. Just what I needed. The hosts are extremely thoughtful and create a homely atmosphere. Excellent Apple juice and plum sauces with wood for the fire. A great place to be peaceful in.
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Georgia
July 2025
Weekend Trip to Plum Camping in May Tree Orchard
Lovely stay in a cute campervan, campsite is in idyllic spot within an orchard. Tash and her husband were incredibly welcoming and helpful, I was only there one night but would have loved to stay longer.
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Lucy
July 2025
With pets
We only stayed at Plum Camping for 1 night, but it was such a wonderful place that it felt like we were there a week! Natasha & Nick were fabulous people who made us feel at home the minute we got there. Nothing was too much bother, and we loved being in our shepherds hut amongst the fruit trees and carefully considered garden. It was peaceful and private whilst feeling like there is a small community of people doing a good thing down there. I would definitely recommend this for anyone who feels like they need a break from the rat race for a night or two. Our shepherds hut was perfectly cosy & in proportion with a super comfy double bed & futon with windows opening on all side so you can wake up in nature. There was a fully equipped outdoor kitchen with your own washing facilities and stove but we ended up walking to the pub for dinner as we didn’t have the energy for that! Natasha helped us out when we got lost on a walk and provided maps & WhatsApp directions which were helpful to city folk like us! We left with a bag full of plums and a happy heart!
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Dog-friendly 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.