Adsdean Avenue Camping
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- Off-grid woodland camping on the edge of Funtington in West Sussex
- South Downs National Park five minutes’ drive; Chichester 15 minutes
- Peaceful pop-up site with spacious pitches; pub five minutes’ drive
Site type
20
This site has no on-site shower facilities.
Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.- The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
- At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
- Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
- Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Tue, 1 Jul to
Reviews
93% would recommend this site to a friend
93% would stay here again
What customers say
This spacious, peaceful campsite offers a back-to-basics experience with the freedom to have campfires. Visitors praise the exceptionally clean portaloos, readily available fresh water, and the friendly, helpful owner, Josh. The location is ideal for cycling and enjoying nature, with wildlife sightings and beautiful sunsets. While there are no showers, many appreciate the remote feel. Some minor drawbacks mentioned include bumpy pitches and occasional water shortages, but the overall sentiment is highly positive, with many planning to return.
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A fantastic back-to-basics campsite with outstanding staff
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked - My friend and I came here for my birthday and we were lucky enough to have the whole field to ourselves. I honestly couldn't think of a better way to start my birthday!
- Remote location, back-to-basics in the best way. I love that they allow responsible campfires which adds to the camping experience. Beautiful sunsets over cornfields and plenty of wildlife including deer.
- Clean portaloos with fresh towel, new soap and even an air freshener!
- Plenty of fresh water provided daily for us, even when we consumed more than the average person due to the heat and cycling!
- Easy access to many cycle paths from the campsite itself with some stunning viewpoints and parts of the South Downs Way passing very close by.
- Josh, the campsite owner was really friendly and a genuinely great guy. Going above and beyond doesn't begin to cover his heroics of going through the bin to find some birthday money I had accidentally thrown away, and then keeping it safe for me to collect another day. Thanks Josh!
Disliked -There are no showers which is both a pro and con. Yes, you have to wash with baby wipes or go down to the sea for a wash and it's not ideal when it is a heatwave and you're cycling...BUT being a back-to-basics campsite is what keeps it from being overrun like many others and for me this is worth it as nature and remoteness is what I go camping for.
- Tufty grass field is quite bumpy but as long as you have a decent roll matt you will be fine (I didn't feel a thing!)
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Clean and quiet, great wildlife around. We sat listening to the various…
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Clean and quiet, great wildlife around. We sat listening to the various owl calls which was great. Toilets were very clean, and well stocked. Josh was really friendly and helpful. Loved it, thank you.
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Spacious, quiet site in great location. Facilities as stated. Lovely host.…
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Spacious, quiet site in great location. Facilities as stated. Lovely host.
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Perfect getaway, clean facilities, friendly owner, hassle free!
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked The portaloo’s were extremely clean and stocked with toilet rolls, hand soap and even a hand towel (nice touch). The water was fresh and the owner was very accommodating and nice. It was a lovely quiet and secluded location where we weren’t hassled at all. We had a perfect time!! Would definitely come back again!
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Friendly and potential
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked It is a beautifully situated, very potential place. When we were there we moved to another place. Our neighbors 20 meters away could be heard well into the night.
I can see this getting better!
Disliked Personally, I always don't like chemical toilets.
There was also no more water at one point and that's a shame!
I suspect that this will be better next year because there is room and, as I heard, the owner wants to improve a lot!
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Open and peaceful
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Super open and peaceful site, plenty of space and was really quiet. Josh was very helpful and friendly.
Disliked Portaloos were average
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Quiet, not overcrowded, friendly owner but not intrusive, definitely will be back.…
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Quiet, not overcrowded, friendly owner but not intrusive, definitely will be back.
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Great overnight spot - very quiet and fire pits available…
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Great overnight spot - very quiet and fire pits available
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Perfect site, nice and peaceful. Will definitely be visiting again.…
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Perfect site, nice and peaceful. Will definitely be visiting again.
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Nearly Wild Camping is accurate.
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked The size, the space, minimum amenities, the freedom.
My sons first "proper" camping experience and he loved it.
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Features
Portable toilet
Pop-up campsite
Dogs allowed
Campfires allowed
Leisure on site
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis WatersportsAmenities on site
Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Forest Peaceful Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available No running water Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Shop nearbyType
Pop-up campsite Small (11-25 pitches)Nearby leisure
Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Mountain biking nearbyLocation
Adsdean Avenue Camping
Adsdean Avenue Wood
Hares Lane
Chichester
West Sussex
England
PO18 9DN
Directions Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
50.87814°N
0.8728°W
Route directions
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
AirportPlease note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
Local attractions
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Wittering | 7.2 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Eastoke | 7.9 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Bracklesham Bay | 8.1 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Beachlands Central | 8.3 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Beachlands West | 8.6 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Fishbourne Roman Palace 4 mi
West Dean Gardens 4.4 mi
Chichester Cathedral 4.9 mi
Uppark House and Garden 5.2 mi
Weald & Downland Open Air Museum 5.3 mi
National Trust
Uppark House and Garden 5.2 mi
Petworth House and Park 13.7 mi
Bembridge Windmill 16.5 mi
Hinton Ampner 16.6 mi
Hindhead Commons and The Devil's Punch Bowl Caf� 17.4 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Walderton - Watergate - Walderton 0.8 mi
Walderton - Stansted House - Racton Monument 0.8 mi
Walderton Down 0.8 mi
Walderton - Kingley Vale 0.8 mi
Stoughton 1.4 mi
Local events
- Arundel Festival (Saturday 16 August 2025 – Saturday 16 August 2025)
Arundel, West Sussex 14 mi
- Farnborough International Airshow (Monday 20 July 2026 – Monday 20 July 2026)
Farnborough, Hampshire 27.6 mi
- CarFest (Friday 22 August 2025 – Friday 22 August 2025)
Basingstoke, Hampshire 28.9 mi
Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
Nearest sites
Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Adsdean Avenue Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Adsdean Avenue Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Adsdean Avenue Camping? Local attractions and activities: - Dunreyth Alpacas: five minutes’ walk - South Downs National Park: five minutes’ drive - Kingley Vale (nature reserve): 15 minutes - Chichester (cathedral, market and theatre): 15 … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Adsdean Avenue Camping?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 12 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Adsdean Avenue Camping? From £25 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.