Best campsites in Sussex: 8 top picks for 2026

Sussex has a remarkable range of campsites, from wide sand-backed holiday parks on the coast to quiet farm fields tucked beneath the South Downs. These 8 best campsites in Sussex span the full county, covering East and West Sussex with options for families, couples, and solo travellers arriving by campervan or caravan. If you're planning camping in Sussex and wondering where to actually pitch, this is the shortlist the Camplify community keeps coming back to.

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East Sussex campsites: coast, sand dunes and the 1066 country

Combe Haven Holiday Park

Combe Haven Holiday Park sits between Hastings and Bexhill-on-Sea, about 70 miles from central London, making it one of the most accessible seaside campsites in Sussex for a long weekend. The park is well positioned for exploring 1066 country: Battle Abbey is a short drive inland, and the old town of Hastings with its fishing net huts and funicular railway is easy to reach without moving your pitch.

Popular among Camplify travellers with families, Combe Haven has electric hook-up pitches, indoor and outdoor pools, and a range of on-site dining. The facilities are consistently maintained to Haven's standard, which matters on a wet bank holiday when the children need somewhere to burn energy. Hirers who've stayed here rate the pitch sizes as generous enough for larger campervans, and the proximity to Hastings Old Town is frequently mentioned as a highlight.

Camplify owners who know the area suggest arriving on a Thursday to avoid the weekend bank holiday rush, and booking a hardstanding pitch if you're touring in a heavier motorhome.

Quick facts:

• Distance: Approx. 70 miles from central London (around 1 hr 30 min)

• Best for: Families, first-time campervan hirers, coastal breaks

• Key facilities: Electric hook-up, indoor and outdoor pools, restaurant, bar, children's entertainment

• Book ahead: Bank holidays, school summer holidays

Park Farm Camping and Caravan

A working farm setting near Bexhill-on-Sea, Park Farm Camping and Caravan offers a quieter alternative to the larger holiday parks nearby. The site is well suited to hirers who want a genuine countryside feel without travelling too far from the East Sussex coast. Pitches are spread across open fields with decent spacing between units, and electric hook-up is available throughout.

The farm location gives the site real character. Surrounding footpaths connect to the wider East Sussex countryside, and the village pub within walking distance is a practical bonus. Recommended by owners in the area for its relaxed atmosphere, Park Farm suits couples and small families who prefer a site that doesn't come with an entertainment schedule.

Quick facts:

• Distance: Approx. 68 miles from central London (around 1 hr 25 min)

• Best for: Couples, small families, those wanting a quieter rural setting

• Key facilities: Electric hook-up pitches, shower and toilet blocks, dog friendly

• Book ahead: July and August, bank holiday weekends

Camping in Sussex on the Rother Levels: Camber and the Romney Marsh edge

Camber Sands Holiday Park

Camber Sands Holiday Park is one of the top Sussex campsites by any measure, and the Camplify community consistently places it near the top of the list for East Sussex. The reason is straightforward: it sits directly adjacent to Camber Sands, one of the finest stretches of beach on the south coast, with sand dunes reaching several metres high and a wide, shallow-gradient shoreline that works well for children.

The park is operated by Parkdean Resorts and carries the full range of facilities you'd expect: electric hook-up, a heated pool, on-site food options, and an entertainment programme through the peak season. For those travelling in a campervan hired from a local Camplify owner, the beach access alone justifies the pitch fee. Hirers who've stayed here rate the sunsets from the dunes as a genuine highlight, and several have noted it's worth walking 10 minutes along the beach to find a quieter spot away from the main access point.

Camber village has a handful of independent restaurants and a surf hire shop. Rye, one of the most well-preserved medieval towns in England, is a short drive away and worth a morning visit. For more seaside motorhome options along this stretch of coast, the Brighton motorhome campsites: 5 best seaside options guide covers the western end of the county well.

Quick facts:

• Distance: Approx. 65 miles from central London (around 1 hr 20 min)

• Best for: Families, beach-focused breaks, campervan and caravan hirers

• Key facilities: Electric hook-up, heated pool, bar and restaurant, direct beach access, dog friendly areas

• Book ahead: School summer holidays, bank holiday weekends, late July through August

Fairfields Farm Caravan & Camping Park

Fairfields Farm Caravan & Camping Park is on the Isle of Oxney, a low ridge of farmland rising above the surrounding levels near Wittersham. The landscape here is unlike the rest of East Sussex: flat, open, with wide views across the Rother Levels and a genuine sense of quiet. The site suits hirers who appreciate off-grid camping in spirit, even with electric hook-up available.

A go-to for Camplify regulars looking for a slow-paced rural stop, Fairfields Farm keeps the setup simple and the surroundings do the work. The Rother Valley countryside is good walking territory, and the historic town of Tenterden is close by across the Kent border. Pet friendly and genuinely unhurried, it's a useful base for exploring the quieter inland edge of East Sussex without the summer crowds of the coast.

Quick facts:

• Distance: Approx. 60 miles from central London (around 1 hr 15 min)

• Best for: Couples, dog owners, those seeking a quieter inland base

• Key facilities: Electric hook-up, shower facilities, pet friendly, hardstanding pitches available

• Book ahead: Summer weekends and bank holidays

West Sussex campsites along the South Downs and Arun Valley

Ecclesden Farm Caravan & Camping

Between Angmering and Clapham, on the southern slopes of the South Downs, Ecclesden Farm Caravan & Camping offers a pitch on a genuine working farm with the Downs as a backdrop. The site is well positioned for walkers: the South Downs Way is accessible on foot from the farm, and the chalk ridge above gives wide views south to the coast and north across the Weald.

Well-rated by the Camplify community for its setting and the quality of the facilities relative to its size, Ecclesden Farm has electric hook-up pitches, clean shower and toilet blocks, and a friendly, no-fuss approach to hosting campervan and caravan visitors. Arundel, with its castle, cathedral, and excellent wetland reserve at the WWT, is a 10-minute drive. Hirers who've stayed here frequently mention the farm's proximity to Arundel as a decisive factor in choosing it.

Camplify trip data shows that West Sussex campsites like this one attract a strong mix of families and couples in their 40s and 50s, many picking up a campervan from a local owner in the Brighton or Worthing area and heading inland for a few nights on the Downs.

Quick facts:

• Distance: Approx. 60 miles from central London (around 1 hr 15 min); approx. 12 miles from Brighton

• Best for: Walkers, South Downs explorers, families and couples

• Key facilities: Electric hook-up, shower and toilet facilities, dog friendly, farm setting

• Book ahead: Spring and summer weekends, bank holidays

Littleton Farm Campsite

At the foot of the South Downs near Chichester, Littleton Farm Campsite is a small, owner-run site with a loyal following among hirers who prefer their camping without a leisure complex attached. The pitches are set across farm fields, and the setting is genuinely rural, with the wooded scarp of the Downs rising to the north and Chichester Cathedral's spire visible to the south on a clear day.

The facilities are practical rather than plentiful: electric hook-up, clean amenity blocks, and enough space to feel you're not on top of your neighbours. Chichester is the obvious draw nearby, whether for the Festival Theatre, the Roman street grid, or the harbour that stretches south towards Bosham and Itchenor. The Goodwood Estate is also close, which is either a bonus or a consideration depending on when you're planning to visit (race meetings and the Festival of Speed fill the roads and pitches across the county).

Quick facts:

• Distance: Approx. 70 miles from central London (around 1 hr 25 min); approx. 3 miles from Chichester

• Best for: Couples, those visiting Chichester or Goodwood, dog owners

• Key facilities: Electric hook-up, shower and toilet blocks, dog friendly, farm pitches

• Book ahead: Goodwood Festival of Speed and Revival weekends, school holidays

Camping in the Sussex Weald: woodland and countryside inland

Honeybridge Park

Honeybridge Park is a well-established adults-only site near Dial Post in the West Sussex Weald, a 15-minute drive from Horsham. The Weald landscape is classic English countryside, with oak woodland, hedged lanes, and a pace that suits hirers looking to step off the motorway grid entirely for a few days.

A favourite spot for Camplify hirers travelling as couples or with older children, Honeybridge is known for its well-maintained hardstanding and grass pitches, reliable electric hook-up, and the quality of its amenity facilities. The park is adults-only, which keeps the atmosphere calm through peak season. Nearby Horsham has good independent shops and a market town feel, and the South Downs are accessible within 30 minutes. For those planning to tour further afield after Sussex, the 5 best Brecon Beacons campsites guide is worth a look for the next leg.

Camplify owners familiar with the Weald suggest using Honeybridge as a quieter base for day trips to Brighton, which is roughly 40 minutes south, rather than staying on the coast itself during peak periods.

Quick facts:

• Distance: Approx. 40 miles from central London (around 55 min); approx. 15 miles from Horsham

• Best for: Couples, adults-only breaks, touring motorhomes

• Key facilities: Electric hook-up, hardstanding pitches, motorhome service point, adults-only

• Book ahead: Summer weekends, bank holidays

Fox Wood Campsite

A small woodland site in the West Sussex countryside near Billingshurst, Fox Wood Campsite leans into its setting. Pitches are spread through and around broadleaf woodland, giving a level of privacy that's rare on more conventional sites. The atmosphere is relaxed, and the approach to camping here has a genuinely off-grid camping feel, despite being within easy reach of the A29.

The site is dog friendly and well suited to hirers with pets, with woodland walks accessible directly from the pitch. Facilities are simple but maintained, which suits the character of the place. For travellers arriving by campervan picked up from a local Camplify owner in the Surrey or West Sussex area, Fox Wood makes a low-key first night stop before heading further south. The community at Camplify rates this kind of smaller, independent site highly for the atmosphere you simply can't replicate at a larger holiday park.

Quick facts:

• Distance: Approx. 45 miles from central London (around 1 hr); approx. 8 miles from Horsham

• Best for: Dog owners, couples, those wanting a woodland and off-grid camping feel

• Key facilities: Dog friendly, woodland pitches, basic amenity facilities

• Book ahead: Summer weekends, bank holiday periods

More camping destinations nearby

Sussex sits at the south-eastern edge of England's best touring country, and the counties and regions within a day's drive are well worth adding to your itinerary.

• Best campsites in England – a full overview of the top campsites across England, useful for planning a longer tour beyond Sussex.

• Best campsites in Cornwall – for those heading west after Sussex, Cornwall's Atlantic-facing sites are among the most dramatic in the country.

• Best campsites in Devon – Devon bridges the gap between Sussex and Cornwall, with Dartmoor and the Jurassic Coast both within reach.

• Best campsites in Dorset – Dorset's coastline continues west from Sussex and offers some of the finest coastal camping in southern England.

• Best campsites in Somerset – a natural extension for any tour heading through the south of England, with the Quantocks and Exmoor adding real variety.

• Best campsites in the New Forest – the New Forest is within two hours of most Sussex campsites and worth combining into a longer loop.

• Best campsites on the Isle of Wight – a short ferry crossing from the Hampshire coast opens up an island with excellent campsites and very little traffic.

Find your Sussex campervan and get out there

The best campsites in Sussex are well within reach of London, and most of the parks above are under 90 minutes from the city on a good run. Pick up a campervan or caravan from a local Camplify owner near you and you're on the road without the faff of a depot. Browse available campervans and caravans across the UK and find the right vehicle for your Sussex trip.