20 quiet campsites in Essex

The Pretty Thing, St Osyth, Clacton-on-Sea, EssexThe Pretty Thing, St Osyth, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex
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The Pretty Thing

St Osyth, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex

4.84 /5

86 reviews

97%

would recommend

Family friendly camping, touring and glamping with a coffee shop. Ten minutes from Clacton-on-Sea and the beach.

Hill Farm Camping, Great Bardfield, Braintree, EssexHill Farm Camping, Great Bardfield, Braintree, Essex
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Hill Farm Camping

Great Bardfield, Braintree, Essex

4.92 /5

10 reviews

100%

would recommend

Small farm site with accessible facilities and a short walk to a pub. Onsite animals to meet, archery and more!

2024 Overall runner up of Best Newcomer Award
Finchingfield Camping, Finchingfield, EssexFinchingfield Camping, Finchingfield, Essex
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Finchingfield Camping

Finchingfield, Essex

4.7 /5

4 reviews

100%

would recommend

Luxury camping and glamping on a working lavender farm and 9 acres of wild flower meadow.

Grange Farm Campsite, Thorpe-Le-Soken, EssexGrange Farm Campsite, Thorpe-Le-Soken, Essex
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Grange Farm Campsite

Thorpe-Le-Soken, Essex

4.76 /5

9 reviews

100%

would recommend

Peaceful, simple site in the middle of a small working farm. Just 15 minutes to the coast and Clacton-on-Sea!

Plumptons Farm Creek Campsite, Colchester, EssexPlumptons Farm Creek Campsite, Colchester, Essex
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Plumptons Farm Creek Campsite

Colchester, Essex

4.85 /5

22 reviews

91%

would recommend

Small family friendly campsite in a remote and peaceful location while still just 20 minutes from Colchester.

Lee Wick Farm Cottages and Glamping, St Osyth, Clacton-on-Sea, EssexLee Wick Farm Cottages and Glamping, St Osyth, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex
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Lee Wick Farm Cottages and Glamping

St Osyth, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex

4.8 /5

4 reviews

100%

would recommend

Peaceful glamping, camping and touring site in the picturesque North Essex countryside, ten minutes from the beach.

Daisy Mays Farm, Elsenham, EssexDaisy Mays Farm, Elsenham, Essex
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Daisy Mays Farm

Elsenham, Essex

4.45 /5

13 reviews

85%

would recommend

Wild camping with a playground and man-made beach on a family petting farm, surrounded by woodland.

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Hedingham Huts, Castle Hedingham, Halstead, EssexHedingham Huts, Castle Hedingham, Halstead, Essex

Hedingham Huts

Castle Hedingham, Halstead, Essex

Bespoke ensuite shepherd's hut on a small, family-run farm in the heart of East Anglia's countryside.

Fen Farm Caravan and Camping Site, Mersea Island, Colchester, EssexFen Farm Caravan and Camping Site, Mersea Island, Colchester, Essex

Fen Farm Caravan and Camping Site

Mersea Island, Colchester, Essex

A quiet family retreat, set by the sea (and beach) and close to a country park in a small village on Mersea Island.

Gatehouse Barns Camping and Glamping, Peldon, EssexGatehouse Barns Camping and Glamping, Peldon, Essex

Gatehouse Barns Camping and Glamping

Peldon, Essex

Family and dog friendly camping and glamping site with views towards Abberton Reservoir and close to Mersea Island.

Thamesview Camping Certificated Site, East Tilbury, Tilbury, EssexThamesview Camping Certificated Site, East Tilbury, Tilbury, Essex

Thamesview Camping Certificated Site

East Tilbury, Tilbury, Essex

Greener Camping Club certificated site for tents and tourers with glamping in bell tents, and dog friendly.

Golden Grove, Great Saling, Braintree, EssexGolden Grove, Great Saling, Braintree, Essex

Golden Grove

Great Saling, Braintree, Essex

An adult only site set in picturesque parkland ideal for peace and quiet. Open all year round and dog friendly.

Riverside Village Holiday Park, Rochford, Southend-on-Sea, EssexRiverside Village Holiday Park, Rochford, Southend-on-Sea, Essex

Riverside Village Holiday Park

Rochford, Southend-on-Sea, Essex

A tranquil picturesque site, surrounded by wildlife, with onsite fishing for guests.

Debden House Campsite, Loughton, EssexDebden House Campsite, Loughton, Essex

Debden House Campsite

Loughton, Essex

Family friendly site on the edge of Epping Forest, five minutes from the London Underground station. Dog friendly.

Woodchests Glamping, Pebmarsh, EssexWoodchests Glamping, Pebmarsh, Essex

Woodchests Glamping

Pebmarsh, Essex

Luxury ensuite safari tents with pizza ovens on a family site with countryside views and a 19-acre fishing lake.

Tey Brook Orchard, Colchester, EssexTey Brook Orchard, Colchester, Essex

Tey Brook Orchard

Colchester, Essex

Escape the ordinary at this quirky glamping site amongst 20 acres of woodland. Restaurant on site.

Seabrook's, Little Leighs, Chelmsford, EssexSeabrook's, Little Leighs, Chelmsford, Essex

Seabrook's

Little Leighs, Chelmsford, Essex

A back-to-basics tent campsite in Little Leighs, enjoy the Essex countryside to venture to Chelsmford.

Aldersroot Certificated Site, Brentwood, EssexAldersroot Certificated Site, Brentwood, Essex
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Aldersroot Certificated Site

Brentwood, Essex

Off grid, adult only campsite located on a working farm with a sauna and fishing!

Silver Road Caravan Park, Burnham-on-Crouch, EssexSilver Road Caravan Park, Burnham-on-Crouch, Essex

Silver Road Caravan Park

Burnham-on-Crouch, Essex

Small welcoming site in an excellent location, with nearby pubs and onsite WiFi.

The Shepherds Hide, Thorrington, Colchester, EssexThe Shepherds Hide, Thorrington, Colchester, Essex

The Shepherds Hide

Thorrington, Colchester, Essex

A unique and romantic shepherd's hut for two, in a truly special and secluded location on the Essex coast.

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