# Campsites near East Dean — Camping, Caravan Parks & Glamping > The best campsites in East Dean — tent pitches, glamping pods, caravan parks and dog-friendly sites. Compare facilities and prices. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/east-dean-west-sussex/camping (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. 26 campsites, glamping sites and caravan parks Photo © steven middleditch, Google Maps [Guide](https://staycation.co.uk/east-dean-west-sussex) [🏨 Hotels](https://staycation.co.uk/east-dean-west-sussex/hotels) [🏡 Cottages](https://staycation.co.uk/east-dean-west-sussex/cottages) [⛺ Camping](https://staycation.co.uk/east-dean-west-sussex/camping) [🎟️ Attractions](https://staycation.co.uk/east-dean-west-sussex/attractions) [🍽️ Restaurants](https://staycation.co.uk/east-dean-west-sussex/restaurants) East Dean sits inside the South Downs National Park, a landscape of open chalk downland, beech hangers and quiet farmland that draws walkers and campers throughout the year. As with everywhere else in England, wild camping is not legally permitted without the landowner's express permission, so anyone wanting to sleep out under the stars here needs to book a proper campsite or glamping pitch rather than pitching up on open access land. The terrain around East Dean is classic rolling chalk downland, with steep-sided dry valleys, close-cropped turf on the open hilltops and denser woodland in tracts like nearby Charlton Forest. That mix makes for varied, well-drained walking and cycling country, though the chalk paths can turn slippery after heavy rain, and shelter from the wind on the open ridges is scarce, so a well-pitched tent and decent kit matter more here than the modest hill heights might suggest. Late spring through early autumn is the most comfortable season for camping in this part of West Sussex, with long daylight hours for walking from the pitch and generally settled weather, though the Downs can still turn cool and damp overnight even in summer. Campsites tend to fill up fastest around the Goodwood Festival of Speed in July and the Goodwood Revival in September, both held barely two miles from East Dean, so early booking is worthwhile if a visit coincides with either event. For those who prefer more comfort than a tent allows, glamping sites scattered across the wider South Downs National Park offer bell tents, shepherd's huts and pods with proper beds and cooking facilities, letting visitors enjoy the same chalk-downland scenery and Goodwood-adjacent location without needing to carry or pitch their own gear. [✨ Glamping East Sussex · 3.3 mi away Wayfaring Farm Camping Wayfaring Farm Camping near Filching offers six non-electric wild camping pitches and glamping with campfires, suitable for tents and families, though pets are not permitted. ⛺ Tents](https://staycation.co.uk/filching/camping/wayfaring-farm-camping-filching) [✨ Glamping from £30 East Sussex · 3.8 mi away Bramley Park Camping Bramley Park Camping near Polegate offers tents, motorhomes and glamping on spacious pitches in the South Downs, welcoming dogs year-round. ⛺ Tents](https://staycation.co.uk/polegate/camping/bramley-park-camping) [✨ Glamping from £200 East Sussex · 4.1 mi away Alfriston Glamping Glamping site near Alfriston with showers; small operation of just a few pitches. ⛺ Tents🚐 Caravans](https://staycation.co.uk/alfriston/camping/alfriston-glamping) [✨ Glamping 🐾 Dogs from £18 East Sussex · 4.1 mi away Alfriston Camping Park Tent-friendly South Downs site by the Cuckmere, 8 miles from Eastbourne ⛺ Tents🚐 Caravans⚡ Hook-up](https://staycation.co.uk/eastbourne/camping/alfriston-camping-park) [from £35 East Sussex · 5.5 mi away Sharnfold Farm Tent campsite at working farm near Pevensey with animal feeding and woodland walk for children. ⛺ Tents](https://staycation.co.uk/pevensey/camping/sharnfold-farm) [🛖 Lodges East Sussex · 5.6 mi away Sunnyside Park RV park in Seaford with showers and direct access to the seafront.](https://staycation.co.uk/east-sussex/camping/sunnyside-park) [🛖 Lodges from £35 East Sussex · 5.9 mi away Peel House Farm Peel House Farm near Hailsham takes tents, caravans and motorhomes, with access to the 14-mile Cuckoo Trail and positioned between the South Downs and High Weald. ⛺ Tents🚐 Caravans⚡ Hook-up](https://staycation.co.uk/polegate/camping/peel-house-farm) [⛺Campsite East Sussex · 6 mi away Peel House Farm Caravan Park Caravan park near Hailsham with tent and motorhome pitches, electric hook-ups and showers. ⛺ Tents🚐 Caravans⚡ Hook-up](https://staycation.co.uk/hailsham/camping/peel-house-farm-caravan-park) [🛖 Lodges East Sussex · 6 mi away Warren Wood Park Static lodges and pods near Pevensey with private hot tubs and lakeside views.](https://staycation.co.uk/east-sussex/camping/warren-wood-park) [✨ Glamping 🛖 Lodges from £186 East Sussex · 6.1 mi away Warren Wood Country Park Glamping lodges and pods near Pevensey with private hot tubs, showers and lakeside views.](https://staycation.co.uk/pevensey/camping/warren-wood-country-park) [🐾 Dogs East Sussex · 6.3 mi away Fairfields Farm Caravan and Camping Park Fairfields Farm in Westham is an adult-only site for tents, caravans and motorhomes with spacious grass pitches, electric hook-up available, and welcomes dogs. ⛺ Tents🚐 Caravans⚡ Hook-up](https://staycation.co.uk/westham/camping/fairfields-farm-caravan-and-camping-park-westham) [🛖 Lodges 🐾 Dogs from £22 East Sussex · 6.3 mi away Bay View Holiday Park Seafront caravan park at Pevensey Bay, 6 miles from Eastbourne ⛺ Tents🚐 Caravans⚡ Hook-up](https://staycation.co.uk/eastbourne/camping/bay-view-holiday-park) [🛖 Lodges East Sussex · 6.5 mi away Grey Tower Caravan Park Static lodges and pods on the East Sussex coast at Pevensey Bay, with showers and laundry facilities. 🚐 Caravans](https://staycation.co.uk/east-sussex/camping/grey-tower-caravan-park) [✨ Glamping 🛖 Lodges East Sussex · 6.5 mi away Pevensey Bay Holiday Park Holiday park at Pevensey Bay with lodges and caravans, direct beach access and a swimming pool.](https://staycation.co.uk/east-sussex/camping/pevensey-bay-holiday-park) [✨ Glamping 🛖 Lodges from £35 East Sussex · 6.9 mi away Arlington Campsite Arlington Campsite near Hailsham accepts tents, motorhomes and glamping in quiet East Sussex countryside with good access to the South Downs and coastal towns. ⛺ Tents](https://staycation.co.uk/hailsham/camping/arlington-campsite) [✨ Glamping 🐾 Dogs East Sussex · 7.1 mi away Chilley Farm Camping and glamping on a farm with a shop, restaurant, cafe and butchers. Ten minutes from the South Downs! ⛺ Tents](https://staycation.co.uk/hailsham/camping/chilley-farm) [🛖 Lodges East Sussex · 7.6 mi away Three Ponds Holiday Park Holiday park in Newhaven with shower facilities.](https://staycation.co.uk/east-sussex/camping/three-ponds-holiday-park) [✨ Glamping 🐾 Dogs East Sussex · 7.8 mi away Woodfire at Chapel Field Family eco camping and glamping with Touareg tents in the South Downs, with daily gastro meals over a live fire! ⛺ Tents](https://staycation.co.uk/firle/camping/woodfire-at-chapel-field) [🛖 Lodges East Sussex · 8.2 mi away Rushey Hill Campsite in Peacehaven with showers, a short walk from the cliffs.](https://staycation.co.uk/east-sussex/camping/rushey-hill) [from £24 East Sussex · 8.8 mi away Normans Bay Camping and Caravanning Club Site Tent, caravan and motorhome pitches in East Sussex, steps from a dog-friendly beach near Pevensey. ⛺ Tents🚐 Caravans⚡ Hook-up](https://staycation.co.uk/pevensey/camping/normans-bay-camping-and-caravanning-club-site) [from £30 East Sussex · 8.9 mi away Oakfield Farm Campsite Tent campsite on a working farm in Hailsham, set between the South Downs and High Weald, with basic facilities, campfires permitted, and a catering trailer on site. ⛺ Tents](https://staycation.co.uk/hailsham/camping/oakfield-farm-campsite) [✨ Glamping 🐾 Dogs from £18 East Sussex · 9.1 mi away YHA South Downs Farmhouse hostel with camping pods and bell tents on the South Downs Way, five miles from Lewes ⛺ Tents](https://staycation.co.uk/lewes/camping/yha-south-downs) [East Sussex · 9.1 mi away Golden Cross Park Campsite near Hailsham in East Sussex with showers and wireless internet.](https://staycation.co.uk/east-sussex/camping/golden-cross-park) [🛖 Lodges East Sussex · 9.2 mi away Norman's Bay Caravan Park Caravan park in Normans Bay with showers, a short walk from the beach and pub.](https://staycation.co.uk/east-sussex/camping/norman-s-bay-caravan-park) [✨ Glamping 🐾 Dogs from £80 East Sussex · 9.5 mi away Big Sky Tipi Holidays Glamping in fully furnished, traditional tipis. A ten minute drive to the coast and 20 minutes to Eastbourne!](https://staycation.co.uk/eastbourne/camping/big-sky-tipi-holidays) [✨ Glamping 🛖 Lodges Lewes · 9.6 mi away Light Farm Cabins Set on a working farm with luxury ensuite cabins surrounded by countryside. 15 minutes from the South Downs!](https://staycation.co.uk/lewes/camping/light-farm-cabins) ### Prefer a roof and a hot shower? Browse our handpicked hotels and B&Bs in East Dean. [Hotels in East Dean →](https://staycation.co.uk/east-dean-west-sussex/hotels) ### Campsites within 20 miles Including nearby destinations, closest first. [Hale Farm Campsite 10.1 miles away](https://staycation.co.uk/chiddingly/camping/hale-farm-campsite) [Stud Farm 10.1 miles away](https://staycation.co.uk/lewes/camping/stud-farm-lewes) [Fontmills Farm Campsite 10.2 miles away](https://staycation.co.uk/hellingly/camping/fontmills-farm-campsite) [Chiddingly Camp and Caravan Park 10.4 miles away](https://staycation.co.uk/east-sussex/camping/chiddingly-camp-and-caravan-park) [Orchard View Park 10.5 miles away](https://staycation.co.uk/east-sussex/camping/orchard-view-park) [Windmill Hill Meadows 10.5 miles away](https://staycation.co.uk/hailsham/camping/windmill-hill-meadows) [The Bull's Head 10.6 miles away](https://staycation.co.uk/herstmonceux/camping/the-bull-s-head) [⛺Campsite Mill Farm 10.7 miles away](https://staycation.co.uk/battle/camping/mill-farm) [Ganesha Retreats 10.8 miles away](https://staycation.co.uk/hailsham/camping/ganesha-retreats) [Bear and Cedar Camping 11 miles away](https://staycation.co.uk/ringmer/camping/bear-and-cedar-camping) ### 🏨 Rather not camp? 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