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Campsites in the South Downs

We list 34 places to camp in the South Downs National Park: 28 campsites and 6 caravan sites, from OpenStreetMap.

In the South Downs there are 6 beaches and 1 motorhome-accessible waste point (OpenStreetMap).

Places to camp
34
Caravan sites
6
Dog-friendly, confirmed
7
Beaches
6
Motorhome waste points, confirmed accessible
1

Map

Map of the 34 places to camp in the South Downs, each shown as a pin.
34 places to camp on the map. Every one is also in the list below. © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap contributors Improve this map

Campsites in the South Downs

Best-documented first. 34 places to camp, page 1 of 2.

Only show confirmed

Campsite

Stud Farm Campsite

Peacehaven

Nearest: pub 1.6 km, shop 750 m, waste point 150 m

  • Tents
  • Dogs allowed
  • Toilets
  • Showers

Campsite

Bramley Park Camping

Polegate

Nearest: pub 750 m, shop 500 m, waste point 11 km

  • Tents
  • Caravans
  • Dogs allowed
  • Toilets

Campsite

Woodfire Camping

Petworth

Nearest: pub 1.6 km, shop 1.9 km

  • Tents
  • Dogs allowed
  • Toilets
  • Showers

Campsite

Newhouse Farm Camping

Midhurst

Nearest: pub 2.6 km, shop 3.1 km

  • Tents
  • Caravans
  • Dogs allowed
  • Toilets

Campsite

Hazelbank Farm

Midhurst

Nearest: pub 1.3 km, shop 1.2 km

  • Toilets
  • Showers

Campsite

Housedean Farm Campsite

Lewes

Nearest: pub 1.7 km, shop 650 m, waste point 7.2 km

  • Tents
  • Caravans
  • Hook-up
  • Toilets

Campsite

Gumber Campsite

Arundel

Nearest: pub 3.3 km, shop 4.8 km

  • Tents
  • Toilets
  • Showers

Campsite

YHA South Downs

Newhaven

Nearest: pub 1.5 km, shop 4.1 km, waste point 3.9 km

Caravan site

Morn Hill

Winchester

Nearest: pub 2.7 km, shop 2.5 km

  • Tents

Nearby areas

Questions

How many campsites are there in the South Downs?

We list 34 places to camp in the South Downs from OpenStreetMap: 28 campsites, 6 caravan sites and 0 for both.

Which campsites in the South Downs are dog-friendly?

7 campsites have dogs confirmed as allowed. Most of the other 27 do not say either way yet, so check before you go.

Where can I empty a motorhome toilet in the South Downs?

OpenStreetMap lists 1 motorhome-accessible waste (Elsan) point in the South Downs (canal boaters' points are not counted). Each campsite page shows the nearest one.

Sources

  1. Campsites, facts and places: OpenStreetMap, imported 24 October 2026
  2. Beaches, waste points, bottled gas shops and LPG autogas pumps: OpenStreetMap, imported 27 October 2026
  3. Boundary: OpenStreetMap relation 1596374
  4. Counts on this page built 3 November 2026

Data © OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database Licence.

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