Nearly wild campsites in Lewes, East Sussex
15 bookable campsites within 15 miles of Lewes
All distances are calculated "as the crow flies".
Earth Camp
North Chailey, East Sussex, England- Eco-friendly, family-run East Sussex site on the edge of a woodland
- Massages and reiki available on site, with yoga classes every Saturday
- Compost toilets and hot showers; firepits and outdoor games provided
Ouse Meadow Campsite
Lewes, East Sussex, England- Almost-wild camping on the banks of the Ouse river by Sheffield Park
- Bluebell Railway station over the road; Ashdown Forest 10 mins' drive
- Rope swings, hammocks and play area; firepits for hire on site
Hale Farm Campsite
Chiddingly, East Sussex, England- Working farm at the head of the Cuckmere Valley on the Weald Way
- Sausages, bacon and free-range eggs available on site
- Near Drusillas Park, Knock Hatch Adventure Park and the South Downs
Dernwood Farm Wild Camping
Heathfield, East Sussex, England- Wild-style camping at a farm 10 minutes' drive from Heathfield
- Near Cuckoo Trail cycle path; 25 mins' drive to Herstmonceux Castle
- Shop on site for farm-reared meat; firepits to hire
Bramley Park Camping
Polegate, East Sussex, England- Eco-conscious green field site in the South Downs National Park
- Eastbourne 15 minutes’ drive; Pevensey 20 minutes; Brighton 45 minutes
- Showers, toilets and food truck on site; pubs a short drive away
Fontmills Farm Campsite
Horam, East Sussex, England- Family-run farm site within a couple of miles of the South Downs
- Access to the traffic-free Cuckoo Trail at the bottom of the farm
- Barbecues and campfires allowed
Foot of the Downs
Henfield, West Sussex, England- Small glamping site on a working farm in the South Downs National Park
- A half-hour walk to Devil's Dyke; 25 minutes' drive to Brighton
- Ensuite units with private outdoor space and stunning views
Hurstwood Farm
High Hurstwood, East Sussex, England- Peaceful Sussex site in the grounds of an 80-acre equestrian centre
- In High Weald, 15 minutes' drive from Crowborough and 30 from Lewes
- Firepits for hire; popular pub half a mile away
Pear Tree Farm
Henfield, West Sussex, England- Peaceful, spacious family-run farm site 10 minutes from Henfield
- 10 minutes' drive from the South Downs National Park; 20 from Brighton
- Pick up fresh free-range eggs from the farm's hens
Sharnfold Farm
Pevensey, East Sussex, England- Dog-friendly wild campsite with free entry to a family farm attraction
- A 15-minute drive from Eastbourne; half an hour from Battle
- The site has a shop, café, themed play areas and fishing lakes
Warbleton Farms Campsite
Heathfield, East Sussex, England- Peaceful back-to-basics site on a working farm in rural Sussex
- A 20-minute drive from the beaches of the south coast
- Firepit and cooking grid provided for each pitch
Ashdown Forest Riding Centre
Crowborough, East Sussex, England- Cosy log cabins in a forest setting on a Sussex farm near Crowborough
- A 20-minute drive to Royal Tunbridge Wells; 45 minutes to Brighton
- Woodland walks and riding on site; pubs and shops a 10-minute drive
Furnace Brook Farm and Fishery
Hailsham, East Sussex, England- Adults-only shepherd’s hut overlooking a peaceful five-acre lake
- In the High Weald National Landscape; 30 minutes' drive to Eastbourne
- In a wildlife haven with a craft brewery on site
Hook Farm
Haywards Heath, West Sussex, England- Quiet site in the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
- In the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
- On 20 acres of grassland dotted with woodland copses
Beechenwood Farm
Crowborough, East Sussex, England- Peaceful pitches on a working farm just on the edge of Crowborough
- A 15-minute drive from Royal Tunbridge Wells and Pooh Sticks Bridge
- Close to Ashdown Forest walks; horse riding available on the farm
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Grovers Meadow
Uckfield, East Sussex, England- Simple 10-acre pop-up meadow site just off the A272 near Maresfield
- Ashdown Forest 15 minutes' drive; 20 minutes to Lewes
- Surrounded by ancient woods; private firepit for each pitch
Wayfaring Farm Camping
Polegate, East Sussex, England- Family-friendly organic farm site in the South Downs National Park
- A 20-minute drive from Eastbourne beach and Seaford beach
- Campfires and barbecues allowed; bags of wood sold on site
Wild Weald Camping
Hailsham, East Sussex, England- Wildlife haven on a peaceful farm site in East Sussex
- A 10-minute drive from Hailsham and 25 minutes from Eastbourne
- Private woodland; on-site fishing for an extra charge
High Barn Retreats
Brighton, East Sussex, England- Dog-friendly wild camping site in the South Downs National Park
- A 25-minute drive from Lewes and half an hour’s drive from Brighton
- A five-minute drive to pubs, local shops and the beach in Rottingdean
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