
Back to basics campsites in Sussex
23 back to basics campsites in Sussex
Sunnyside Pop Up Camping
East Grinstead, West Sussex
Summer pop up campsite with a communal fire pit and sauna sessions. A 15 minute walk to a pub and Standen House.
Pitches: 5 x Non Electric Grass Pitches, 20 x Non Electric Grass Tent Pitches
Beech Estate Campsite
Battle, East Sussex
A magical woodland site, offering forest camping and wild glamping bell tents. Complete with bucket showers!
Pitches: 9 x Faraway Tent Pitches, 15 x Wild Tent Pitches
Earth Camp
North Chailey, East Sussex
Opens 30 April
Back-to-nature camping and bell tents by the South Downs, surrounded by woodland. Onsite yoga, gong baths and more!
Pitches: 25 x Non Electric Grass Pitches , 7 x Bell Tents (Dog Friendly)
Fontmills Farm Campsite
Hellingly, East Sussex
Friendly, family run farm campsite with tent and hardstanding pitches, plus glamping - nearby the Cuckoo Trail.
Pitches: 35 x Non Electric Grass Pitches, 7 x Non Electric Grass Pitches (Weekly)
Camping at Tomkins Farm
North Chailey, East Sussex
Opens 26 March
Surrounded by lovely walks through the Sussex countryside. Meet the sheep, alpacas and camels!
37 x Non Electric Grass Pitches
12m x 12m
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Stud Farm
Telscombe, Lewes, East Sussex
Opens 5 March
Peaceful back to basics camping, just off the South Downs Way and a 20-30 minute walk to the beach.
25 x Non Electric Grass Pitches
6m x 7m
The Otter Channel
Peasmarsh, East Sussex
Peaceful campsite with bucket showers on the banks of the River Rother, ten minutes from Rye. Dog friendly.
15 x Non Electric Grass Tent Pitches
5m x 5m
Hook Farm Campsite
West Hoathly, West Sussex
A family-friendly back to basics campsite ideal for weekend getaways in the beautiful Sussex countryside.
15 x Non Electric Grass Pitches
5.5m long
Campfire Weekends
Eridge Green, Crowborough, East Sussex
Secluded, peaceful and back-to-basics tent camping at weekends only for over 21s in an AONB. Campfires welcome.
5 x Non Electric Grass Pitches
Wild Boar Wood Campsite
Horsted Keynes, West Sussex
Opens 25 March
Off-grid wild glamping in the forest with beautifully furnished bell tents, bucket showers and campfires.
9 x Wild Glamping Bell Tents
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Pop-Up Woods and Meadows Campsite
Hastings, East Sussex
Off-grid and family friendly camping in woodlands or meadows in the High Weald AONB. 15 minutes from Hastings.
Fox Wood Camping
Patching, West Sussex
Woodland camping and glamping on the edge of the South Downs. In an oak forest, perfect for family groups.
Newhouse Farm Wild Camping
East Dean, Chichester, West Sussex
Wild camping and quirky Landpods in the Goodwood Estate, near Chichester. Family and dog friendly.
Night Pastures
Fernhurst, Haslemere, West Sussex
A truly beautiful, high quality sustainable natural retreat in the heart of the South Downs National Park.
Wyld Wood Campsite
Newick, Lewes, East Sussex
Natural wild pitches or furnished yurts in a beautiful 13-acre woodland, with campfires and hot showers.
Yamp Camp Isfield
Isfield, Uckfield, East Sussex
Traditional campsite with complimentary fire pits in a village setting, 15 minutes from the Bluebell Railway.
Kitts Campsite
Scaynes Hill, Haywards Heath, West Sussex
Family friendly camping and glamping in ancient West Sussex woodlands, ten minutes from a charming local pub.
Blackberry Wood
Streat, Ditchling, East Sussex
Truly unique camping and glamping site at the foot of the South Downs near Brighton, with two wonderful treehouses.
Boathouse Farm Camping
Isfield, East Sussex
Relaxed camping for all on an organic working farm in the heart of Sussex, situated alongside the River Ouse.
Oak Valley Camping
Pett, Hastings, East Sussex
Family friendly campsite surrounded by woodland. Within a 15 minute drive of Rye, Hastings and the beach!







































