Wild Combe Camping

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  • Small, dog-friendly South Downs National Park site with two reservoirs
  • A five-minute drive to the South Downs Way and paddleboarding on site
  • Logs available for firepits and a pub five minutes’ walk away
Pick a hammock in the trees or a place to lay down underneath the sky and make time to relax, stargaze and get back to the basics… in between your wild swimming and paddleboarding, that is, because Wild Combe Camping in West Sussex has two private reservoirs for the sole use of their guests. This small, rural site tucked away in the South Downs National Park has no electricity (just the stars and the odd festoon lights hanging around). This is very much a family-focused site (furry friends included) all about making memories. What memories might these be? Well, perhaps nights around the firepit (the site sells logs from their felled trees for these) and paddleboarding on one of the two reservoirs (one is a short walk across a sleeper bridge and the other across a field). It'll surely include showering under the oak trees in a small copse with four bucket showers too. There’s a splendid copse for children to have adventures, as well as a rope swing and hammocks in the trees, and handy girls and boys’ loos. When you don’t fancy yet another barbecue, walk five minutes to the pub in Elsted village, which has views of the rolling South Downs, local beer and excellent food. The fuel will come in handy for all the walks in the South Downs – the South Downs Way is easily accessed five minutes’ drive away at Beacon Hill. Petersfield (15 minutes’ drive) to the west and Midhurst (10 minutes) to the east are places to sort any other essentials. When you budding explorers aren’t here, the fields go back to the way they were, and nature takes back control. That means you’re likely to see lots of wildlife. If you’re lucky this might include bouncy deer, super-fast hares, pheasants, herons by the reservoirs and frogs that have made their way over the fields and hedgerows in search of a watery home.

Campground type

Rent a tent 3
Tent sites 47
Open now
Opens July 11
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. 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.
  • Group bookings of 3 or more units (e.g. tent, caravan, RV or accommodation hire) traveling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • The park caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
  • No electric barbecues allowed.

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Wild camping

96% would recommend this campground to a friend

92% would stay here again

What customers say

Spacious, peaceful South Downs campsite with friendly hosts. Great reservoir for swimming/paddleboarding. Wild camping vibe, fire pits, pub nearby. Basic, clean facilities (bucket showers, portaloos). Minor shower head/bin issues & occasional noise noted.

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Would definitely return for another nature escape!

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neil s.

Tennis Wells primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked The campsite was clean, well-maintained, and surrounded by stunning scenery—perfect for walking, stargazing, and soaking up nature or just relaxing. One of the highlights was easy access to a beautiful lake, where we spent hours swimming and paddle boarding. It was the perfect way to cool off and enjoy the sunshine.

Great location, facilities were basic but functional, and the staff were friendly and helpful throughout our stay. We loved the peaceful atmosphere and the chance to unplug for a bit.

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Lovely campsite in a beautiful setting,…

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Anonymous

Struttons primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Lovely campsite in a beautiful setting, with a huge sunflower field behind us and great walks, perfect base to explore the South Downs.
It is a basic campsite which we like!
The portaloos were the nicest smelling I've ever used, always with toilet paper despite it being on a busy weekend. The person who runs the site is friendly, attentive and helpful. We would happily return!

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A lovely back to basics camp site, well run by Lindsey & co

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Sue F.

Struttons primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked The quietness, the variety of birds, the reservoir. The portaloos were very clean and fresh smelling, everything was well signposted. I didn't use the showers but they were clean and ingenious. Campers were well spread out so you couldn't hear anyone else. I felt totally safe there and it was my first camping trip with a tailgate tent and going solo. Fresh drinking water available.

Disliked Nothing to dislike

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Absolutely idyllic setting, perfect getaway. Host…

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Angie E.

Tennis Wells primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Absolutely idyllic setting, perfect getaway. Host was very welcoming clean facilities and beautiful reservoir, for swimming and kayaking would recommend.

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Beautiful location with great pub nearby,…

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Poppy M.

Struttons primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Beautiful location with great pub nearby, facilities bare bones but has everything you need. Owner was also really nice and helpful.

Disliked Washing up bag was a bit rubbish and broken

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Clean facilities,Drinking water available friendly staff

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Anonymous

Struttons primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Love the area, really peaceful not too busy.
Resovouir was perfect for paddle boarding, nice walk to the pub really enjoyed this stay

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Great campsite location, very picturesque and…

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Deborah D.

Tennis Wells primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Great campsite location, very picturesque and nice vibe. Basic facilities done well - bucket showers were an adventure!

Disliked Probably could have more toilets - availability wasn't an issue just a little far to walk....

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Nigel B.

Struttons primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Everything
You would struggle to find a better site than this,the location is great and the views from the hill are breathtaking
The family that run it are fantastic,a great welcome and just lovely people
Facilities are basic but very clean and ideal for this setting wouldn’t change a thing

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From the manager: Hi Nigel & Archie! Thank you for your lovely review, happy to hear you loved our little bit of wild :)

Idyllic spot. Each field had its…

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Pippa C.

The Roughs primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Idyllic spot. Each field had its own vibe and as long as you expect what the description tells you, it’s a gorgeous experience of fields, trees, fairy lights, fire pits, wonky grass pitches, bucket showers and regularly cleaned portaloos. I’d return on a sunny weekend.

Disliked Disappointed by the small reservoir with very muddy clay banks and bed. I had envisaged a full weekend of watersports so we went to the beach instead at Bracklesham Bay

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From the manager: Hi Pippa, thank you for your review, really lovely comments.

It's impossible to gauge what the weather will do. Last year the reservoirs were barely used for irrigation as it was a wet spring/summer, this year a different story. We do have another reservoir you could have used, its about 15 feet deep, sorry you drove to Bracklesham Bay for water fun :)

🤗 Friendly staff 🌻 Beautiful surroundings 🚣‍♀️…

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Sabine N.

Struttons primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked 🤗 Friendly staff
🌻 Beautiful surroundings
🚣‍♀️ The reservoirs perfect for cooling off
🪵 Fire pit hire makes for a cosy evening
🍻 Two lovely pubs in close proximity

Disliked Nothing! Just know there is no shop nearby if you don’t have a car!

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From the manager: Hi Sabine, thank you for taking the time to review us, super lovely comments, hope to see you in 2026!

Features

Portable toilet

Pop-up campground

Dogs allowed

Campfires allowed

Leisure on park

Bar or club house 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 Wild swimming

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

Camping 2.0

Jumbo tent sites

Themes

Budget/backpacker Forest Hikers’ paradise Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market

Type

Farm Medium (26-50 sites) Pop-up campground

Accessibility

Accessible parking at site

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Wild Combe Camping

Elsted

Midhurst

West Sussex

England

GU29 0JY

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

50.97278°N
0.83125°W

Nearest transport

Bus
5 mi Dragon Street
5 mi Dragon Street
8.3 mi Precinct
Rail
5.3 mi Petersfield Rail Station
5.6 mi Liss Rail Station
6.9 mi Liphook Rail Station
Ferry
11.2 mi Bosham Hoe Ferry Landing
11.5 mi West Itchenor Ferry Landing
14.9 mi Hayling Island Ferry Landing
Airport
23.1 mi Southampton Airport
25.5 mi Shoreham Brighton City 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

Your time in the South Downs might take you to valleys, farm parks and historic estates… the National Trust’s Harting Down (10 minutes’ drive) is a peaceful pocket of wildlife with plenty of wildflowers and valley views. Sky Park Farm (10 minutes) is another place for wildlife fans – the deer farm has opportunities to get up and close with the herds, as well as playgrounds and a farm shop. While you’re here, you might want to catch a horse or motor race at the Goodwood Motor Circuit (25 minutes), or have your own driving experience over the circuit. Cowdray House (15 minutes) has a fine range of activities across its country estate, including golf, clay pigeon shooting, fly fishing or polo lessons. What else? Paddleboarding, surfing or swimming from the West Wittering Estate (45 minutes)? There’s also a popular pilgrimage route to Chichester Cathedral (25 minutes).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
West Wittering 14 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Eastoke 14.5 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Bracklesham Bay 14.7 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Bognor Regis (Aldwick) 14.7 mi Sea GoodGoodN/AN/A
Pagham 14.8 mi Sea N/AExcellentGoodGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Uppark House and Garden 2.8 mi

West Dean Gardens 5.3 mi

Weald & Downland Open Air Museum 5.6 mi

Goodwood House 8 mi

Fishbourne Roman Palace 9.5 mi

National Trust

Uppark House and Garden 3 mi

Petworth House and Park 9.6 mi

Hindhead Commons and The Devil's Punch Bowl Caf� 10.6 mi

Oakhurst Cottage 14.2 mi

Hinton Ampner 14.7 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Elsted - Didling - Treyford - Elsted 0.3 mi

Elsted - Treyford and the Downs 0.3 mi

Harting - Hooksway 2.2 mi

Midhurst Area - Stedham - Trotton - Iping 2.3 mi

South Harting - West Harting Down - Torberry Hill 2.3 mi

Local events

  • Arundel Festival (Saturday, August 16, 2025 – Saturday, August 16, 2025)

    Arundel, England 14.5 mi

  • Farnborough International Airshow (Monday, July 20, 2026 – Monday, July 20, 2026)

    Farnborough, England 20.8 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.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Wild Combe Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Wild Combe Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Wild Combe Camping? Your time in the South Downs might take you to valleys, farm parks and historic estates… the National Trust’s Harting Down (10 minutes’ drive) is a peaceful pocket of wildlife with plenty … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Wild Combe Camping?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-park accommodation
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Wild Combe Camping? From $48.64 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.