30 back to basics campsites in Sussex
Beech Estate Campsite
Battle, East Sussex
33 reviews
97%
would recommend
A magical woodland site, offering forest camping and wild glamping bell tents. Complete with bucket showers!
Camping at Tomkins Farm
North Chailey, East Sussex
44 reviews
89%
would recommend
Surrounded by lovely walks through the Sussex countryside. Meet the sheep, alpacas and camels!
Fontmills Farm Campsite
Hellingly, East Sussex
19 reviews
100%
would recommend
Friendly, family run farm campsite with tent and campervan pitches, plus glamping - nearby the Cuckoo Trail.
Earth Camp
North Chailey, East Sussex
25 reviews
84%
would recommend
Back-to-nature camping and bell tents by the South Downs, surrounded by woodland. Onsite yoga, gong baths and more!
Sunnyside Pop Up Camping
East Grinstead, West Sussex
13 reviews
100%
would recommend
Summer pop up campsite with a communal fire pit and sauna for hire. A 15 minute walk to a pub and Standen House.
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Stud Farm
Telscombe, Lewes, East Sussex
61 reviews
97%
would recommend
Peaceful back to basics camping, just off the South Downs Way and a 20-30 minute walk to the beach.
Heronsdale Manor Farm Campsite
Waldron, Heathfield, East Sussex
16 reviews
94%
would recommend
Back to nature family camping and touring in the Sussex countryside. Dog friendly and campfires allowed.
Hook Farm Campsite
West Hoathly, West Sussex
54 reviews
96%
would recommend
A family-friendly back to basics campsite ideal for weekend getaways in the beautiful Sussex countryside.
Wayfaring Farm Camping
Filching, Polegate, East Sussex
14 reviews
100%
would recommend
Off-grid camping and glamping site in the South Downs National Park. Within 15 minutes of Eastbourne and the beach.
The Otter Channel
Peasmarsh, East Sussex
17 reviews
82%
would recommend
Peaceful campsite with bucket showers on the banks of the River Rother, ten minutes from Rye. Dog friendly.
Wild Boar Wood Campsite
Horsted Keynes, West Sussex
11 reviews
91%
would recommend
Off-grid wild glamping in the forest with beautifully furnished bell tents, bucket showers and campfires.
Campfire Weekends
Eridge Green, Crowborough, East Sussex
14 reviews
100%
would recommend
Secluded, peaceful and back-to-basics tent camping at weekends only for over 21s in an AONB. Campfires welcome.
Hastings 1066
Telham, Battle, East Sussex
11 reviews
100%
would recommend
A back-to-basics, adult only campsite between Hastings and Battle, 15 minutes from the beach.
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Chanctonbury View Camping at Gallops Farm
Findon, Worthing, West Sussex
A tranquil family friendly site in the South Downs - walking distance from pubs and South Downs Way.
Newhouse Farm Wild Camping
East Dean, Chichester, West Sussex
Wild camping and basic bell tents 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.
Fox Wood Camping
Patching, West Sussex
Woodland camping in a stunning oak forest, perfect for family groups.
Wyld Wood Campsite
Newick, Lewes, East Sussex
Natural wild pitches or furnished yurts in a beautiful 13-acre woodland, with campfires and hot showers.
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.
Oak Valley Camping
Pett, Hastings, East Sussex
Family friendly campsite surrounded by woodland. Within a 15 minute drive of Rye, Hastings and the beach!
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.
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.
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.
Yamp Camp Isfield
Isfield, Uckfield, East Sussex
Traditional campsite with complimentary fire pits in a village setting, 15 minutes from the Bluebell Railway.
Ryebank Corner
Climping, Littlehampton, West Sussex
Small and peaceful site with a selection of yurts and bell tents, a half a mile to Climping beach.
Pett Camping
Pett, Hasting, East Sussex
Back to basics campsite in the High Weald AONB, stunning countryside views, 15 minute walk to the beach.
Netherfield Place Farm Camping
Netherfield, East Sussex
Rural farm with tents and campervan pitches in the High Weald AONB, near Hastings and Normans Bay. Bell tents too!
Oakfield Farm Campsite
Hailsham, East Sussex
Back to basics camping with campfires, set just 10 minutes from the South Downs, on a family friendly site.
Ouse Meadow Campsite
Lewes, East Sussex
Idyllic back-to-basics camping on the riverbank, opposite the Bluebell Railway in Sussex. Campfires allowed.
Oakside Farm Certificated Site
Ringmer, Lewes, East Sussex
Members only tent and touring site set just one mile from the South Downs. Pets welcome and campfires allowed.