# Campsites near Crowthorne — Camping, Caravan Parks & Glamping > The best campsites in Crowthorne — tent pitches, glamping pods, caravan parks and dog-friendly sites. Compare facilities and prices. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/crowthorne/camping (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. 9 campsites, glamping sites and caravan parks Photo © Ryan Teague (HowDoPlayGame), Google Maps [Guide](https://staycation.co.uk/crowthorne) [🏨 Hotels](https://staycation.co.uk/crowthorne/hotels) [🏡 Cottages](https://staycation.co.uk/crowthorne/cottages) [⛺ Camping](https://staycation.co.uk/crowthorne/camping) [🎟️ Attractions](https://staycation.co.uk/crowthorne/attractions) [🍽️ Restaurants](https://staycation.co.uk/crowthorne/restaurants) Crowthorne's setting on the edge of Swinley Forest and Crowthorne Wood makes it an appealing base for campers who enjoy pine woodland and open heath rather than dramatic coastline, but it is worth being clear from the outset that wild camping is illegal in England without the landowner's explicit permission, and that includes the Crown Estate land that makes up much of Swinley Forest. Anyone wanting to sleep out under the trees here needs to use a licensed campsite or arrange permission directly with a landowner in advance; turning up and pitching a tent in the forest itself is not permitted and rangers do patrol the area. That said, the wider Berkshire and Surrey heathland belt around Crowthorne has a good scattering of certificated sites and small family-run campsites, many aimed at walkers, cyclists and horse riders making use of Nine Mile Ride and the Swinley Forest trail network. The sandy, well-drained heathland soil in this part of Berkshire means pitches tend to cope better with wet weather than the clay ground found elsewhere in the county, though open heath can still get boggy after heavy rain, so pine woodland sites tend to be the more comfortable choice outside summer. The terrain is gently undulating rather than hilly, made up of birch and pine forest interspersed with open heather heathland, home to species like Dartford warbler and nightjar that benefit from a bit of quiet after dark. The best time to camp here runs from late spring through early autumn, when the forest floor is driest and evenings are long enough to make the most of a fire pit or a walk out to watch the sunset over the heath. Midsummer weekends can get busy at the more established sites, particularly given how easily Crowthorne is reached from London and the M3/M4 corridor, so booking ahead is sensible. For anyone who would rather skip the tent pegs altogether, glamping options in the surrounding villages - shepherd's huts, pods and the odd yurt - offer a comfortable way to enjoy the forest setting without needing your own kit, and tend to have a longer season than traditional camping thanks to their better insulation against the Berkshire autumn chill. Updated 9 November 2026 · Ratings from Google; [how we list](https://staycation.co.uk/about#how-we-list) We list **1** campsite in Crowthorne. [✨ Glamping 🛖 Lodges Berkshire Heritage Family Naturist Campsite Naturist campsite near Crowthorne, Berkshire, accepting tents, caravans, motorhomes and glamping, with outdoor swimming pool, electric hook-ups and WiFi; no pets allowed. ⛺ Tents🚐 Caravans⚡ Hook-up](https://staycation.co.uk/crowthorne/camping/heritage-family-naturist-campsite) [✨ Glamping 🛖 Lodges 🐾 Dogs from £37 Wokingham · 3.4 mi away California Chalet and Touring Park Touring park near Finchampstead taking tents, caravans and motorhomes with hardstanding pitches, camping pods, and welcome for dogs exploring nearby walking trails. ⛺ Tents🚐 Caravans⚡ Hook-up](https://staycation.co.uk/finchampstead/camping/california-chalet-and-touring-park) [✨ Glamping 🛖 Lodges Berkshire · 3.4 mi away California Chalet & Touring Park Campsite near Wokingham with showers and pitches close to California Country Park walking trails. 🚐 Caravans](https://staycation.co.uk/berkshire/camping/california-chalet-touring-park) [from £20 Berkshire · 5 mi away Ellis' Hill Farm Campsite Tent, caravan and motorhome campsite in Berkshire near Reading, from £20 a night. ⛺ Tents🚐 Caravans](https://staycation.co.uk/reading/camping/ellis-hill-farm-campsite) [Berkshire · 5.2 mi away Scotlands House Campsite Campsite near Bracknell with tent, caravan and motorhome pitches, all with electric hook-ups. ⛺ Tents🚐 Caravans⚡ Hook-up](https://staycation.co.uk/bracknell/camping/scotlands-house-campsite) [✨ Glamping 🛖 Lodges Surrey · 6.3 mi away Basingstoke Canal Centre Campsite Campsite on the Basingstoke Canal in Surrey with tent, caravan and motorhome pitches, plus glamping and static lodges; kayak and canoe hire available. ⛺ Tents🚐 Caravans](https://staycation.co.uk/mytchett/camping/basingstoke-canal-centre-campsite) [✨ Glamping 🛖 Lodges from £36 Hampshire · 7.2 mi away Runway's End Outdoor Centre Tents and glamping site beside Basingstoke Canal near Aldershot with car-free fenced grounds, flat accessible paths, and archery, climbing and canoeing available. ⛺ Tents](https://staycation.co.uk/aldershot/camping/runway-s-end-outdoor-centre) [🐾 Dogs Berkshire · 7.2 mi away Wellington Country Park Wellington Country Park near Riseley, Berkshire welcomes tents, caravans and motorhomes, with 13 premium electric pitches and 30 non-electric pitches, plus dogs. ⛺ Tents🚐 Caravans⚡ Hook-up](https://staycation.co.uk/riseley/camping/wellington-country-park-riseley) [✨ Glamping 🛖 Lodges from £30 Hampshire · 9.7 mi away Gordon Brown Centre Glamping and tent camping near Hook, Hampshire, with shower facilities from £30 a night. ⛺ Tents](https://staycation.co.uk/hook/camping/gordon-brown-centre) ### Prefer a roof and a hot shower? Browse our handpicked hotels and B&Bs in Crowthorne. [Hotels in Crowthorne →](https://staycation.co.uk/crowthorne/hotels) ### Campsites within 20 miles Including nearby destinations, closest first. [Highfield Heights Camping 10.1 miles away](https://staycation.co.uk/farnham/camping/highfield-heights-camping) [Waggoners Campsite at Hampton Estate 10.8 miles away](https://staycation.co.uk/seale/camping/waggoners-campsite-at-hampton-estate) [Waggoners Campsite 10.8 miles away](https://staycation.co.uk/farnham/camping/waggoners-campsite) [Amerden Caravan & Camping Park 10.9 miles away](https://staycation.co.uk/berkshire/camping/amerden-caravan-camping-park) [Hurley Riverside Park 12.5 miles away](https://staycation.co.uk/windsor/camping/hurley-riverside-park) [Hurleyford Farm Holiday Home Park 12.6 miles away](https://staycation.co.uk/berkshire/camping/hurleyford-farm-holiday-home-park) [Caravan and Motorhome Club Certificated Site, Loseley Park 13.2 miles away](https://staycation.co.uk/guildford/camping/loseley-park-caravan-site) [Chertsey Camping and Caravanning Club Site 13.3 miles away](https://staycation.co.uk/windsor/camping/chertsey-camping-and-caravanning-club-site) [Chertsey Caravan Park 13.3 miles away](https://staycation.co.uk/surrey/camping/chertsey-caravan-park) [Swiss Farm Touring and Camping 13.3 miles away](https://staycation.co.uk/henley-on-thames/camping/swiss-farm-touring-and-camping) ### 🏨 Rather not camp? 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