# Campsites near Colchester Castle Museum — 27 within 10 miles (2026)

> 27 campsites within 10 miles of Colchester Castle Museum in Colchester, Essex. The nearest is Colchester Country Park, 1.8 miles away. 19 accept dogs.

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27 within 10 miles · nearest first

**In short:** 27 campsites within 10 miles of Colchester Castle Museum in Colchester, Essex. The nearest is Colchester Country Park, 1.8 miles away. 19 accept dogs.

Updated 9 November 2026 · Distances are straight-line · Ratings from Google · [About Colchester Castle Museum](https://staycation.co.uk/colchester/attractions/colchester-castle-museum)

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[1.8 miles Colchester · Dogs welcome Colchester Country Park ★ 4.2 (272) Colchester Country Park in Colchester, Essex welcomes tents, caravans and motorhomes with dogs year-round, offering grass and hardstanding electric pitches in woodland.](https://staycation.co.uk/colchester/camping/colchester-country-park) [6 miles Colchester · Dogs welcome Rushbanks Farm Caravan and Camping Site ★ 4.6 (251) Riverside campsite near Colchester taking tents, caravans, motorhomes and glamping, with canoeing and paddleboarding on the River Stour, dogs welcome.](https://staycation.co.uk/colchester/camping/rushbanks-farm-caravan-and-camping-site-colchester) [6.4 miles Colchester The Shepherds Hide ★ 5.0 (7) A unique and romantic shepherd's hut for two, in a truly special and secluded location on the Essex coast.](https://staycation.co.uk/colchester/camping/the-shepherds-hide) [6.6 miles Colchester · Dogs welcome Tey Brook Orchard ★ 5.0 (13) Quirky glamping site with a communal kitchen, amongst 20 acres of woodland. Restaurant on the farm.](https://staycation.co.uk/colchester/camping/tey-brook-orchard) [7.3 miles Colchester · Dogs welcome Rockinghams Farm Glamping and Camping ★ 4.5 (42) Peaceful and secluded working farm site only 20 minutes from Mersea Island! Family and dog friendly.](https://staycation.co.uk/colchester/camping/rockinghams-farm-glamping-and-camping) [7.4 miles Colchester · Dogs welcome Mersea Barns Glamping ★ 5.0 (22) Glamping site near Colchester with safari tents and shepherd's huts featuring ensuites, woodburners and firepits; dogs welcome year-round.](https://staycation.co.uk/colchester/camping/mersea-barns-glamping) [7.4 miles Brightlingsea · Dogs welcome Folkards Farm Certificated Location ★ 5.0 (3) A small, peaceful CAMC site surrounded by woodland and fields, and a 20 minute stroll from Brightlingsea town.](https://staycation.co.uk/brightlingsea/camping/folkards-farm-certificated-location) [7.4 miles Colchester Firs Chase Caravan Park ★ 4.2 (43) Caravan park on Essex coast near West Mersea, with easy access to the beach and sailing.](https://staycation.co.uk/essex/camping/firs-chase-caravan-park) [7.6 miles Brightlingsea · Dogs welcome Brightlingsea Touring Park ★ 3.7 (146) Family friendly lakeside touring on the Essex coast, just a ten minute walk to Brightlingsea and a sandy beach!](https://staycation.co.uk/brightlingsea/camping/brightlingsea-touring-park) [7.7 miles Colchester · Dogs welcome Coopers Beach Holiday Park ★ 4.0 (924) Holiday park on Mersea Island with caravans, quiet and spacious with sea views available.](https://staycation.co.uk/essex/camping/coopers-beach-holiday-park) [7.8 miles Colchester · Dogs welcome Fen Farm Caravan and Camping Site ★ 4.7 (422) Fen Farm near Colchester welcomes tents, caravans and motorhomes with electric hook-ups, dogs, WiFi and walking access to beach and local pubs.](https://staycation.co.uk/colchester/camping/fen-farm-caravan-and-camping-site) [7.8 miles Colchester Mersea Island Holiday Park ★ 4.3 (417) Mersea Island Holiday Park near Colchester offers tent pitches with private beach access, indoor pool, dog park and adventure playground.](https://staycation.co.uk/colchester/camping/mersea-island-holiday-park) [7.8 miles Colchester Waldegraves Holiday Park ★ 4.4 (1,599) Tent, caravan and motorhome pitches near Colchester in Essex, with electric hook-ups and showers, on a beach.](https://staycation.co.uk/colchester/camping/waldegraves-holiday-park) [8 miles Clacton-on-Sea · Dogs welcome Pretoria Caravan Park ★ 4.0 (66) Caravan park at Clacton-on-Sea with showers, next to the aviation museum.](https://staycation.co.uk/essex/camping/pretoria-caravan-park) [8 miles Colchester · Dogs welcome Waldegraves Holiday and Leisure Park ★ 4.4 (1,586) Family-oriented leisure park near Colchester with pool, fishing lakes, driving range, electric hook-ups for caravans and motorhomes, and beach access; dogs welcome.](https://staycation.co.uk/colchester/camping/waldegraves-holiday-and-leisure-park) [8.1 miles Suffolk Little Ropers Camping ★ 4.9 (147) A back to basics campsite woodland and meadow pitches, plus hassle free bell tents. Campfires welcome.](https://staycation.co.uk/suffolk/camping/little-ropers-camping) [8.2 miles Colchester · Dogs welcome West Mersea Holiday Park ★ 4.2 (417) West Mersea Holiday Park near Colchester welcomes tents, caravans and motorhomes with 27 electric hardstanding pitches, an on-site pub-restaurant, and dogs allowed.](https://staycation.co.uk/colchester/camping/west-mersea-holiday-park) [8.4 miles Colchester Bentley Country Park ★ 5.0 (1) Campsite in Great Bentley, near Colchester, with shower facilities.](https://staycation.co.uk/essex/camping/bentley-country-park) [9.1 miles Clacton-on-Sea · Dogs welcome Oaklands Holiday Park ★ 4.2 (247) Campsite near Clacton-on-Sea with showers and access to coastal attractions.](https://staycation.co.uk/essex/camping/oaklands-holiday-park) [9.3 miles Clacton-on-Sea · Dogs welcome Weeley Bridge Holiday Park ★ 4.1 (674) Holiday park near Clacton-on-Sea with fishing lake and showers; peaceful setting with attentive staff.](https://staycation.co.uk/essex/camping/weeley-bridge-holiday-park) [9.3 miles Suffolk · Dogs welcome Polstead Country Park ★ 4.7 (409) Polstead Country Park in Suffolk takes tents, caravans and motorhomes with electric hook-up on an adults-only site where dogs are welcome.](https://staycation.co.uk/suffolk/camping/polstead-country-park) [9.6 miles Manningtree · Dogs welcome Strangers Home Inn and Caravan & Camping Site ★ 4.3 (436) Caravan and camping site in Bradfield, Essex, with spacious pitches and free showers near Harwich Port.](https://staycation.co.uk/essex/camping/strangers-home-inn-and-caravan-camping-site) [9.6 miles Bradfield · Dogs welcome Strangers Holiday Park ★ 4.3 (435) Essex campsite near Harwich with tent, caravan and motorhome pitches, electric hook-ups and showers.](https://staycation.co.uk/bradfield/camping/strangers-holiday-park) [9.6 miles Clacton-on-Sea Homestead Lake Country Park ★ 4.7 (279) Lodging near Clacton-on-Sea in Essex with showers and access to a country park.](https://staycation.co.uk/essex/camping/homestead-lake-country-park) [9.7 miles St Osyth · Dogs welcome Lee Wick Farm Cottages and Glamping ★ 4.4 (110) Lee Wick Farm near Clacton-on-Sea offers glamping pods, tent and caravan pitches with electric hook-ups, and welcomes dogs year-round.](https://staycation.co.uk/st-osyth/camping/lee-wick-farm-cottages-and-glamping) [9.7 miles Clacton-on-Sea Lee Wick Farm Cottages and Camping ★ 4.4 (111) Campsite near Clacton-on-Sea with showers, within walking distance of Wild Acre Cart Lodge.](https://staycation.co.uk/essex/camping/lee-wick-farm-cottages-and-camping) [9.8 miles St Osyth · Dogs welcome The Pretty Thing ★ 4.6 (192) Campsite near St Osyth taking tents, caravans, motorhomes and glamping, with dogs welcome and fire pits at each pitch.](https://staycation.co.uk/st-osyth/camping/the-pretty-thing)

## Quick answers

### How many campsites are there near Colchester Castle Museum?

We list 27 within 10 miles of Colchester Castle Museum, measured in a straight line.

### Which campsites are closest to Colchester Castle Museum?

The nearest are Colchester Country Park (1.8 miles), Rushbanks Farm Caravan and Camping Site (6 miles) and The Shepherds Hide (6.4 miles).

### Are there dog-friendly campsites near Colchester Castle Museum?

Yes: 19 of the 27 accept dogs. They are marked on this page.

### How are the distances worked out?

They are straight-line distances between each place and Colchester Castle Museum, so the journey by road will be a little longer.