Beaches: Campgrounds in Essex
17 bookable campsites in Essex Sorted by our favourites
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Brightlingsea Touring Park
Colchester, Essex, England- Well-maintained site in Brightlingsea, on the Essex Sunshine Coast
- Howlands Marsh 25 minutes’ drive; Colchester Castle half an hour
- Electric and water hookups and launderette; well-behaved dogs welcome
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Colchester Country Park
Colchester, Essex, England- Well-maintained park within walking distance of ancient Colchester
- Easy access to London, East Anglia, Suffolk and Essex
- Three facility blocks: never queue for the toilet or shower
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The Star Inn Caravan Park
Southminster, Essex, England- Peaceful adults-only site two miles from the River Blackwater
- Dengie National Nature Reserve 15 minutes’ drive; Maldon 20 minutes
- Attached to a traditional country pub that serves food and drinks
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West Mersea Holiday Park
West Mersea, Essex, England- Family-friendly park right next to the beach in West Mersea
- A 25-minute drive to Colchester; 45 minutes to Clacton-on-Sea
- Café, shop, play area and clubhouse with entertainment on site
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Barleylands
Billericay, Essex, England- Dog-friendly campsite in the grounds of a popular farm park
- Between Billericay and Basildon; easily accessible by public transport
- Restaurant, tea rooms, farm shop and kids' attractions
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Strangers Holiday Park
Bradfield, Essex, England- Peaceful and secure gated touring park in Bradfield village, Essex
- Colchester Castle 25 minutes’ drive; Wrabness Foreshore 10 minutes
- Dog-friendly pitches with electric hook-ups, showers and beer garden
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Thames View Camping
East Tilbury, Essex, England- Family-run eco-friendly site on the banks of the Thames
- A mile from East Tilbury village; 40 minutes' drive to Southend-on-Sea
- Next to a nature park and on the Thames Estuary Path
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Dovercourt Holiday Park
Harwich, Essex, England- Family-friendly site 10 minutes’ walk from a sandy beach
- Within a half-hour drive of Clacton-on-Sea and Walton-on-the-Naze
- Miniature golf, indoor play, bar and clubhouse entertainment
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Novoli Farm
Chelmsford, Essex, England- Peaceful country location, within easy reach of London
- A 10-minute drive to Maldon; 15 minutes to RHS Garden Hyde Hall
- A 10-minute walk from a historic pub and wine tasting 200 metres away
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Rockinghams Farm
Colchester, Essex, England- Simple and secluded site on a working farm close to the A12
- A 20-minute drive from Colchester or Mersea Island
- Four fishing lakes throughout the farm; firewood and charcoal for sale
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Colemans Cottage Fishery
Witham, Essex, England- Peaceful rural site a mile and a half from the village of Witham
- Five fishing lakes with 100+ pegs and carp up to 22lb
- Tackle shop; licensed bar-restaurant on site open on select days/times
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Peace Place Pilgrim Bivouac
Southminster, Essex, England- Wild camping on a small organic farm on Essex’s Dengie Peninsula
- Saltmarsh Coast and Bradwelll beach half an hour’s walk away
- Bike hire available on site and barbecue provided
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A Swift Escape
Beaumont-cum-Moze, Essex, England- Secluded luxury yurt in rural Essex, near Beaumont-cum-Moze
- A 15-minute drive from Frinton-on-Sea; 25 minutes from Colchester
- Kingsize bed, plus decking with two outdoor baths and gas barbecue
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Glamping at Lodge Farm
Little Clacton, Essex, England- Peaceful glamping site set on two acres of scenic farmland
- Half a mile from Thorpe-le-Soken station; Clacton 15 minutes' drive
- Furnished bell tents with double bed, cutlery and crockery provided
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Southey Creek Glamping
Maldon, Essex, England- Cosy Essex glamping accommodation on an arable farm near Mundon
- A 10-minute drive to Maldon; 40 minutes to West Mersea beach
- Adults-only pods with private decking; vineyard and wildlife on site
New FavouriteMersea Island Holiday Park
Colchester, Essex, England- Dog-friendly site with beach access on the Blackwater Estuary, Essex
- Colchester half an hour’s drive; Curve Water Sports 45 minutes
- Playground and indoor pool; restaurant and bar; evening entertainment
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Ragmarsh Farm Pop-up Campsite
Bradfield, Essex, England- Laidback pop-up site on a coastal Essex farm
- Five minutes' drive from Mistley and 15 minutes from Harwich
- Direct beach access; a few minutes' walk from the Essex Way
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Lee Wick Farm Cottages and Camping
St Osyth, Essex, England- Essex farm site with stabling for horses
- Fishing reservoir within five miles
- Next to a nature reserve: free entry included in accommodation price
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Essex Glamping
Benfleet, Essex, England- Essex country park site with bike trails used for the 2012 Olympics
- A 25-minute drive from Southend-on-Sea; 45 minutes by rail from London
- Kayaking, paddleboarding, fishing and walks from site
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Naze Marine Holiday Park
Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex, England- Within walking distance of the beach at Walton-on-the-Naze
- Nature reserve and Naze Tower nearby
- Indoor pool with terrace, adventure play area and amusements
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West Mersea
Colchester
Brightlingsea
St Osyth
Heybridge
West Bergholt
Beaumont-cum-Moze
Clacton-on-Sea
Dedham
Dedham Vale
Little Clacton
Maldon
St Lawrence Bay
Thorpe Le Soken
Althorne
Bradfield
Southminster
Witham
Burnham On Crouch
Frinton-on-Sea
Hockley
Hullbridge
Little Baddow
Walton-on-the-Naze
Battlesbridge
Chelmsford
Dovercourt
Harwich
Rochford
West Hanningfield
Wickford
Benfleet
Braintree
Canvey Island
Ingatestone
Rayleigh
Southend-on-Sea
Stock
Billericay
Gosfield
Halstead
Brentwood
East Tilbury
Romford
Dunmow
Finchingfield
Lambourne End
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