West Road Camping

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Lots of space
Lots of space
Entry gate
Gate to the field
Secure car park
Secure lock on car park gate
Car park
Car park gate
Firepit/barbecue facility
1/10
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Entry gate
Gate to the field
Secure car park

  • Simple but secure wild-style camping just outside Clacton-on-Sea
  • Beach 20 minutes' walk away; adventure farm park next door
  • Dog-friendly site surrounded by a 7-foot fence for safety
Simple, but safe and secure – that’s the setup at West Road Camping, in a green spot just outside the buzzy seaside town of Clacton-on-Sea. This Essex pop-up site covers two acres, and with only a handful of guests allowed on site at any time there’s always plenty of space for everyone to chill out. Families and groups are both welcome to stay here, and the whole two-acre site is surrounded with a seven-foot fence for everyone’s safety (excellent news for those who’d like to bring a dog, or let their kids run free without worrying about them). There's also a secure car park accessed via keycode to keep everyone safe. The vibe here is one of almost-wild camping: there’s a portable toilet and a cooking area (with barbecue/firepit) but please note no showers or running water on site. Handy facilities are a short walk away, however – including a convenience store, a pub and a fish and chip shop. The nearest beach access is a little under a mile away, with the centre of Clacton about half an hour’s walk (or five minutes' drive) for shops and places to eat as well as time on the beach or pier. The long sandy beach is likely to fill much of your time here, but if you'd like a bit of variety it's handy to know that there's a farm park next door and a golf park a short walk away, and Colchester Zoo is a little over a half-hour drive away.

Campground type

Tent sites 4
Opens
Please note
  • This park has no on-site shower facilities.
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • No cars/motorcycles at the site. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
  • There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

English

Reviews

9

Overall rating based on 2 reviews View breakdown

100%

would recommend this campground to a friend

100%

would stay here again

Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Good site great location

Overall 8/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 6
Facilities / Activities 6
Customer service 8
Child friendliness 8
Cleanliness 8
Wifi 6
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass and gravel tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked: Great location.
Perfect for visiting surrounding area.
Large camp field with plenty of space.
Farm right next door for a great day out.
Children enjoyed the experience:-)

Disliked: Grass has a lot of spiked plants which my children got stung by. Grass also left an orange colour on all our shoes so don’t bring your favourite trainers!

Recommend to friends Visit again

A well kept secure camping field, no showers but a clean portable…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 2
Shelley C. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass and gravel tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked: A well kept secure camping field, no showers but a clean portable toilet with sink. Perfect location, walking distance to the beach.. owner was very easy to get hold of and replied very quickly.
Overall great time and can't wait to come back and stay longer!

Thanks so much

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Portable toilet

Pop-up campground

Dogs allowed

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Beach access Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Scouts welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Wild camping

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) No drinkable water point No hot water No running water Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transportation nearby

Type

Pop-up campground Tiny (1-10 sites)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at site Level campground, no steep slopes Uneven terrain; gravel or loose mud

Nearby leisure

Fishing nearby Golf nearby Indoor pool nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearby

Location

West Road Camping

West Road

Clacton-on-Sea

Essex

England

CO15 1AG

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

51.78289°N
1.12623°W

Route directions

Entrance is through Hastys Adventure Farm and then along the first hedge on the left as you pull in. There is a gap in the hedge leading to the site's car park.

Nearest transport

Bus
0.3 mi Three Jays
0.3 mi Three Jays
1.1 mi Chester Holiday Park
Rail
1.4 mi Clacton-on-Sea Rail Station
4.7 mi Thorpe-le-Soken Rail Station
4.9 mi Weeley Rail Station
Ferry
4.7 mi Brightlingsea Ferry Landing
4.7 mi Point Clear Ferry Landing
12.6 mi Harwich International Ferry Terminal
Airport
23.5 mi London Southend Airport

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.

Local attractions

Attractions and activities nearby include: - Hastys Adventure Farm: next door - Millers Barn Golf Park: 10 minutes’ walk - Clacton-on-Sea beach and pier: five minutes’ drive - Curve Water Sports (aqua park and watersports): 10 minutes - Wyvernwood amusement park: 10 minutes - Brightlingsea (beach and lido): 20 minutes - Frinton-on-Sea: 20 minutes - Colchester Zoo: 35 minutes.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Clacton Beach Martello Tower 0.6 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Jaywick 0.9 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Clacton 2.1 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Holland 4.7 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Brightlingsea 5.2 mi Estuary N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

firstsite 12 mi

Colchester Castle Museum 12.2 mi

Colchester Zoo 13.6 mi

East Anglian Railway Museum 18.6 mi

Christchurch Mansion 19.2 mi

National Trust

Bourne Mill 11.2 mi

Flatford: Bridge Cottage 13 mi

Thorington Hall 16 mi

Coggeshall Grange Barn 19.7 mi

Paycocke's 20 mi

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

CLACTON SEAFRONT GARDENS 1.2 mi

Clacton Pier - Jaywick - Point Clear - St Osyth - Clacton 1.2 mi

Clacton - Holland - Frinton - Walton - Shopping Village 1.5 mi

St Osyth - Beach - Lee-over-Sands - Creek - St Osyth 2.4 mi

ST OSYTH'S PRIORY 2.7 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.

Offers

Conditions apply - see campsite type section for details

Nearest campgrounds

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does West Road Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is West Road Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near West Road Camping? Attractions and activities nearby include: - Hastys Adventure Farm: next door - Millers Barn Golf Park: 10 minutes’ walk - Clacton-on-Sea beach and pier: five minutes’ drive - Curve Water Sports (aqua … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of West Road Camping?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  11 a.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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