Thames View Camping
Princess Margaret Rd, East Tilbury, Tilbury RM18 8PL, UK
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About Thames View Camping
Views of the Thames? Very much so. This family-run Essex site sits right on the river's banks, gazing out over Coal House Fort and the Thameside Nature Discovery Park. Just an hour from London by car or rail (the station's a 15-minute walk), it's a brilliantly easy escape for city dwellers craving waterside calm – though pitches can feel a touch close together when busy. Waterside paths and cycle routes fan out from the gate, while seals haul out on the mudflats and Benny the Beluga occasionally makes an appearance offshore.
The eco-minded setup keeps things peaceful: no loud music, composting loos, locally sourced firewood with minimal carbon footprint. A wildlife guide is on hand if you fancy learning more about the estuary's residents. Campfires are welcome, supplies are a mile off in East Tilbury, or skip the cooking and walk ten minutes to the local pub instead.
What's nearby
- The Ship 350m away
Distances as the crow flies, via Google
Good to know
Accessibility
- ✓Accessible parking
- ✓Accessible entrance
- ✓Accessible toilet
Payment
- ✓Debit cards
Details via Google — worth confirming with the site before you travel, especially for access needs.
Photos
Photos via Google
Can I bring...?
Pitch types
- Non-electric grass and gravel touring pitch
- Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Pitch details as listed by the booking provider — availability and exact pricing shown at checkout.
Lodges & pods
- Bell tent
Hook-up
No electric hook-up listed — worth confirming directly if you're bringing a caravan or motorhome.
Facilities
Takeaway & food delivery
Handy if you fancy a night off cooking — here's what delivers near this site.
Just Eat — 141 takeaways deliver to this postcode (RM18 8PL)
Essex Fish Bar
5.0 · Chicken, Fish & Chips
The King Neptune Fish Bar
5.0 · Fish & Chips, English
Essex Grill 2
5.0 · Pizza, Kebab
Restaurant Zani
5.0 · Eastern European, Grill
Essexgrill1
5.0 · Pizza, Kebab
Checked 26 Aug 2026 — always confirm on justeat.co.uk before ordering, as coverage can change.
Deliveroo — 91 restaurants nearby
McDonald's
Subway
Papa John's
Wagamama
Pizza Hut
Checked 26 Aug 2026 — always confirm on deliveroo.co.uk before ordering, as coverage can change.
Nearest supermarkets
Handy if you're self-catering or need to stock up on arrival.
- Co-op, Gravesend 2.8 miles
- Asda, Gravesend 3.3 miles
- Lidl, Gravesend 3.4 miles
- Aldi, Gravesend 3.7 miles
- Morrisons 3.9 miles
- Sainsbury's 4.9 miles
- Tesco, Rochester 5.9 miles
Straight-line distances — the drive will be longer. Store data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Opening hours
- Monday
- 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Thursday
- 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Friday
- 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Saturday
- 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Sunday
- 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
What visitors say
Great site with really good use of space within and between plots, decent number of loos, effective fire pits, big open sky amd interesting stuff nearby. Also attetive informative comms from owners who have always responded to calls immediately and helped with my phone and messages issues. Weve been in our campervan winter and spring. Roll on summer.
3 months ago · via Google
Booked a few nights here for work , Everything was done by phone/internet/text Arrived late in the evening, instructions were clear , found a spot on the hard standing which was good, Showers worked great, very eco aware and environmentally friendly here , will stop by again soon. Would benefit from site wide WiFi access points
2 months ago · via Google
Perfect location! It feels like wild camping – surrounded by nature and far from the city buzz – yet it’s still close enough to get back to civilisation easily. The pitches are spacious, with the grass cut into clear sections so there’s no confusion about where to set up. There’s a lovely walk along the Thames, and the whole place has a real sense of peace and freedom. I really appreciate the rules too – they make sure everyone respects each other’s rest, and it’s wonderful to enjoy the sounds of birds instead of music when you want to connect with nature. The composting loos are clean and perfectly fine, and there’s a washing-up area (looked like cold water only, though I didn’t use it). There are also two showers, which seemed nice and clean, but again I didn’t try them myself. Overall, this is a great green campsite – simple, calm, and with everything you need. Tucked away from the city, but close to everything. No wonder I came back, and I’ll definitely be back again.
11 months ago · via Google
Had a great time camping here a few weeks ago. 4 of us went for a lovely time of sitting down and cooking over an open fire. Great location with good facilities. Will return. The staff member i met in the car park was very friendly and welcoming but didn't get his name!
10 months ago · via Google
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