Whether its a bit of sun on the Costa Brava or a gorgeous stopover in France, the Med is easy to reach from Hampshire. You won't exactly rave about getting up at dawn to fight the traffic and be there for boarding, though. Take it easy with a pitch at these campsites near Portsmouth Ferry Port instead.
Aldsworth, Emsworth, Hampshire (8.9 miles)
Small, peaceful camping and glamping site on a working farm in the South Downs. Just 15 minutes from Chichester.
Hambrook, West Sussex (9.3 miles)
Luxury woodland bell tents with an onsite bar and playground, ten minutes from Chichester. Dog friendly.
4.82 /5
East Wittering, Chichester, West Sussex (10.3 miles)
Award winning, traditional family-run site, a 20 minute walk from the beach. Ten minutes from East Wittering Beach.
4.87 /5
Southampton, Hampshire (10.5 miles)
Family friendly park at a marina on the River Hamble with an onsite restaurant. Ten minutes to Southampton.
4.79 /5
Newchurch, Sandown, Isle of Wight (10.6 miles)
Beautifully furnished ensuite yurts on The Garlic Farm. Enjoy the tennis court, tractor tours, games room and more!
4.72 /5
Bishops Waltham, Southampton, Hampshire (11.4 miles)
Luxury family-friendly glamping safari tents, set in the countryside on the edge of the South Downs National Park.
4.66 /5
Exbury, Hampshire (11.6 miles)
Enjoy stunning views of the Solent at this back-to-basics family campsite, located just 150 yards from Lepe Beach.
4.68 /5
Blackfield, Hampshire (11.9 miles)
Family friendly with exciting on-site activities. Bell tents available. Close to Lepe Beach.
4.58 /5
Ninham, Shanklin, Isle of Wight (12.2 miles)
Quiet family friendly site, a great base to explore the Isle of Wight. Just ten minutes to Sandown Bay!
Ninham, Shanklin, Isle of Wight (12.2 miles)
Family run camping and touring site, with games rooms, a TV room and an onsite heated swimming pool!
4.76 /5
Sandown, Isle of Wight (12.2 miles)
A small, family run park in a rural setting just two miles from Sandown and Shanklin with superb sandy beaches.
4.45 /5
Oakwood, Chichester, West Sussex (12.3 miles)
A luxurious glamping yurt village with hot tubs and hammocks, in beautiful countryside beside the South Downs.
4.75 /5
Sidlesham, Chichester, West Sussex (13 miles)
Peaceful touring and glamping on a family-run site within ten minutes of Chichester and the coast. Dog friendly.
4.69 /5
Petersfield, Hampshire (13.4 miles)
Grass touring pitches and two luxury safari tents, set well apart from each other in idyllic surroundings.
Coldon Common, Eastleigh, Hampshire (16.4 miles)
Peaceful riverside, back to basics campsite on a farm, a 15 minute walk into Eastleigh. Family and dog friendly!
4.2 /5
Alresford, Hampshire (16.9 miles)
Eco friendly campsite on a peaceful working farm in the South Downs National Park with fire pits, dogs welcome.
4.64 /5
Brighstone, Newport, Isle of Wight (18.3 miles)
A coastal rural campsite, right beside a quiet sandy and shingle beach and near the IOW's Brighstone Forest.
4.68 /5
Yarmouth, Isle of Wight (18.9 miles)
Family and dog friendly glamping cabins on the Isle of Wight. Onsite farm park, aqua park, restaurant and more!
Brockenhurst, Hampshire (19 miles)
A peaceful campsite with wild ponies and donkeys roaming. Five minutes to Brockenhurst and 15 minutes to Lymington.
4.67 /5
Ropley, Alresford, Hampshire (19.2 miles)
Farm campsite with beautiful views of the South Downs, and the authentic Watercress Line steam train.
4.85 /5
Lyndhurst, Hampshire (19.2 miles)
Peaceful, almost wild camping in a secluded spot in the New Forest. Spot free-roaming wild animals onsite!
Bighton, Alresford, Hampshire (19.4 miles)
Luxury shepherd's huts and glamping pods in rural Hampshire, near to the Watercress Line and Winchester.
4.93 /5
Lyndhurst, Hampshire (19.6 miles)
Almost wild camping and touring, ten minutes from Beaulieu. Set in the New Forest, great for wildlife spotting!
Ashurst, Hampshire (19.6 miles)
Family friendly campsite in the New Forest. Within a ten minute walk of pubs, a train station and scenic trails!
Arundel, West Sussex (19.7 miles)
This Club Site is in an orchard in Slindon Park with beautiful views across the coastal plain of West Sussex.
Hayling Island, Hampshire (6 miles)
Seaside campsite in south coast of England overlooking Chichester Harbour, right next to a beautiful tidal creek.
Emsworth, Hampshire (7.5 miles)
Secluded and dog friendly glamping in yurts near the Chichester Harbour AONB and lovely Hayling Island.
Ryde, Isle of Wight (8 miles)
Family-friendly 5 star touring and camping site on the Isle of Wight, ten minutes from Rye Beach. Dog friendly.
Southbourne, West Sussex (8.3 miles)
In a former orchard near Chichester Harbour, this dog friendly site offers excellent access to the South Coast.
Warsash, Southampton, Hampshire (8.8 miles)
More than just a ferry stopover for Southampton and Portsmouth, this is a quiet and friendly campsite.