# 25 Campsites that allow campfires in East Sussex (2026)

> 25 campsites that allow campfires in East Sussex, best reviewed first — including Bodiam Boating Station. Ratings, locations and details.

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25 listed · best reviewed first

Updated 9 November 2026 · Ratings from Google · [All campsites in East Sussex](https://staycation.co.uk/east-sussex/camping)

[Dog-friendly 64](https://staycation.co.uk/east-sussex/camping/dog-friendly) [Glamping 69](https://staycation.co.uk/east-sussex/camping/glamping) [Lodges 51](https://staycation.co.uk/east-sussex/camping/lodges) [Caravan parks 48](https://staycation.co.uk/east-sussex/camping/caravan-parks) [Motorhomes 70](https://staycation.co.uk/east-sussex/camping/motorhomes) [Tents 91](https://staycation.co.uk/east-sussex/camping/tent-camping) [Families 49](https://staycation.co.uk/east-sussex/camping/family-friendly) [Campfires 25](https://staycation.co.uk/east-sussex/camping/campfires)

[Northiam Bodiam Boating Station ★ 4.6 (729) Riverside campsite in Northiam welcoming tents, caravans and motorhomes with kayaking, paddleboarding, on-site café and dogs allowed.](https://staycation.co.uk/northiam/camping/bodiam-boating-station-northiam) [Brighton Blackberry Wood ★ 4.8 (405) Private woodland glades and quirky glamping below Ditchling Beacon, north of Brighton](https://staycation.co.uk/brighton/camping/blackberry-wood) [Uckfield Wowo Campsite ★ 4.5 (565) Wowo Campsite near Uckfield accepts tents, motorhomes and glamping on 96 spacious grass pitches with fire pits, welcoming dogs year-round.](https://staycation.co.uk/uckfield/camping/wowo-campsite) [Rye Hare and Hounds Campsite ★ 4.8 (348) Hare and Hounds Campsite near Rye accepts tents, motorhomes and glamping, with spacious grass pitches, electric options, campfires permitted, and dogs welcome.](https://staycation.co.uk/rye/camping/hare-and-hounds-campsite-rye) [Brighton Housedean Farm Campsite ★ 4.7 (357) Working downland farm on the South Downs Way, midway between Brighton and Lewes](https://staycation.co.uk/brighton/camping/housedean-farm-campsite) [Barcombe The Secret Campsite ★ 4.9 (272) The Secret Campsite near Barcombe offers tent and glamping pitches in meadow and orchard settings with campfires, a shop, and proper showers; dogs not allowed.](https://staycation.co.uk/barcombe/camping/the-secret-campsite-barcombe) [Hailsham Chilley Farm ★ 4.7 (321) Camping and glamping on a farm with a shop, restaurant, cafe and butchers. Ten minutes from the South Downs!](https://staycation.co.uk/hailsham/camping/chilley-farm) [Hastings Brakes Coppice Park ★ 4.6 (318) Small, quiet touring park near Sedlescombe, about 7 miles from Hastings](https://staycation.co.uk/hastings/camping/brakes-coppice-park) [Battle Bluebell Coppice Park ★ 4.6 (318) Bluebell Coppice Park near Battle welcomes tents, caravans, motorhomes and glamping, with dogs allowed and woodland pitches including ensuite options.](https://staycation.co.uk/battle/camping/bluebell-coppice-park-battle) [Hastings Beaulieu Farm Campsite ★ 4.8 (201) Beaulieu Farm Campsite near Hastings takes tents, caravans and motorhomes on spacious pitches with electric hook-up, modern facilities, an on-site shop, and welcomes dogs.](https://staycation.co.uk/hastings/camping/beaulieu-farm-campsite) [Hastings Pop-Up Woods and Meadows Campsite ★ 4.8 (174) Pop-Up Woods and Meadows near Hastings offers woodland and meadow pitches for tents, motorhomes and glamping, with a sauna and wood-fired pizzas on Fridays.](https://staycation.co.uk/hastings/camping/pop-up-woods-and-meadows-campsite) [Hellingly Fontmills Farm Campsite ★ 4.9 (150) Fontmills Farm Campsite near Hellingly, East Sussex, offers spacious grass pitches and bell tents beside the Cuckoo Trail for cyclists and walkers, with campfires allowed.](https://staycation.co.uk/hellingly/camping/fontmills-farm-campsite) [Hassocks The Macs Farm ★ 4.7 (174) Family and dog friendly camping on a South Downs farm. In summer, there are family activities, music and more!](https://staycation.co.uk/ditchling/camping/the-macs-farm-ditchling) [Firle Woodfire at Chapel Field ★ 4.9 (127) Family eco camping and glamping with Touareg tents in the South Downs, with daily gastro meals over a live fire!](https://staycation.co.uk/firle/camping/woodfire-at-chapel-field) [Rye Rother Valley Caravan and Camping Park ★ 4.6 (171) Rother Valley Caravan and Camping Park near Rye, East Sussex, welcomes tents, caravans, motorhomes and glamping, with woodland pitches and dogs year-round.](https://staycation.co.uk/rye/camping/rother-valley-caravan-and-camping-park) [Hastings Freshwinds Camping ★ 4.8 (82) Freshwinds Camping near Hastings offers tent, motorhome and glamping pitches with campfires permitted, though pets are not allowed.](https://staycation.co.uk/hastings/camping/freshwinds-camping) [Battle Seven Acre Woods ★ 4.9 (68) Seven Acre Woods near Battle offers woodland pitches and glamping huts for tents and dogs, with campfires encouraged and proper facilities across seven peaceful acres.](https://staycation.co.uk/battle/camping/seven-acre-woods) [Hastings Buckhurst Campsite ★ 4.5 (83) Spacious family campsite near Hastings with pitches for tents, caravans and motorhomes, on-site shop, play park, and dogs welcome.](https://staycation.co.uk/hastings/camping/buckhurst-campsite) [Hastings Oak Valley Camping ★ 4.9 (56) Family friendly campsite surrounded by woodland. Within a 15 minute drive of Rye, Hastings and the beach!](https://staycation.co.uk/hastings/camping/oak-valley-camping-hastings) [Tunbridge Wells Yamp Camp Deer Park ★ 4.6 (58) Yamp Camp Deer Park near Tunbridge Wells offers 60 grass pitches for tents and motorhomes, plus bell tents, with basic facilities and dogs welcome.](https://staycation.co.uk/eridge/camping/yamp-camp-deer-park) [Ditchling Ditchling Camping ★ 4.5 (63) Family and dog friendly camping and glamping site. In the South Downs, 25 minutes away from Brighton Beach.](https://staycation.co.uk/ditchling/camping/ditchling-camping-ditchling) [Isfield Boathouse Farm Camping ★ 4.7 (51) Relaxed camping for all on an organic working farm in the heart of Sussex, situated alongside the River Ouse.](https://staycation.co.uk/isfield/camping/boathouse-farm-camping) [North Chailey Camping at Tomkins Farm ★ 4.6 (42) Camping at Tomkins Farm in North Chailey offers 37 grass pitches for tents, motorhomes and glamping, welcomes dogs, and permits campfires in quiet farmland.](https://staycation.co.uk/north-chailey/camping/camping-at-tomkins-farm) [Filching Wayfaring Farm Camping ★ 5.0 (15) 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.](https://staycation.co.uk/filching/camping/wayfaring-farm-camping-filching) [Lewes Yamp Camp Isfield ★ 3.3 (18) Traditional campsite with complimentary fire pits in a village setting, 15 minutes from the Bluebell Railway.](https://staycation.co.uk/isfield/camping/yamp-camp-isfield-isfield)

## Quick answers

How many campsites that allow campfires are there in East Sussex?+

We list 25 in East Sussex. The best-reviewed are shown first.

Which campsites that allow campfires in East Sussex are best reviewed?+

By Google rating weighted by the number of reviews: Bodiam Boating Station (4.6/5, 729 reviews), Blackberry Wood (4.8/5, 405 reviews) and Wowo Campsite (4.5/5, 565 reviews).

Is this list up to date?+

It is built live from our listings; ratings come from Google and each venue page shows when its details were last checked. Always confirm with the venue before travelling.