Camping is an activity enjoyed by many in Sussex with there being a huge range of quality sites for people to choose from.

For 2022 the strength of the region has been confirmed with outdoor accommodation specialist Pitchup.com finding that East Sussex performed well in user ratings, scoring 9.3/10 on overall value for money.

The South East of England generally on average location rating, overall facilities, overall service and how child-friendlly their sites were.

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For those in Sussex looking for a quality camping trip that they don't have to travel too far for, here are five great options within the county.

5 best rated campsites in Sussex

Gardners Farm

Location: Brays Hill, Ashburnham, East Sussex, England, TN33 9NZ

Pitchup.com user rating: 9.7/10 (from 139 reviews)

Offering spots for tent pitches as well as caravans Gardners Farm has proved to be a popular options in Sussex.

Its "green rural outlook, secluded location and well-kept amenities" have been seen as popular points by its reviewers.

Well-behaved dogs are welcome on the site and you can barbecues and firepits as long as they are raised off the grass.

Full information on the site can be found on the Pitchup.com page here.

Oak Valley Camping

Location: Pannel Lane, Pett, Rye, East Sussex, England, TN35 4JB

Pitchup.com user rating: 9.7/10 (from 200 reviews)

Oak Valley Camping's sites is mostly for tent pitches but has a couple of bell tents and three bedroom rental tents also.

It's surrounded by woodland in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, allowing plenty of options for walks and hiking trails.

Site amenities include toilets, free hot water for showers and a washing-up area.

Full information on the site can be found on the Pitchup.com page here.

Idle Hours Owlsbury Park

Location: Hadlow Down Road, Crowborough, East Sussex, England, TN6 3RG

Pitchup.com user rating: 9.6/10 (from 364 reviews)

Accommodating spaces for tent pitches and also a couple for caravans/campervans Idle Hours Owlsbury Park is well-rated on the Pitchup.com site.

Set on around three and a half acres, Idle Hours is an adults-only quiet site.

It has countryside views to the South Downs, two peaceful coarse fishing ponds and is handy for shops, pubs and eateries, all about a mile and a half away.

Full information on the site can be found on the Pitchup.com page here.

Foot of the Downs

Location: Paythorne and Perching Manor Farm, Fulking, Henfield, West Sussex, England, BN5 9LP

Pitchup.com user rating: 9.9/10 (from 36 reviews)

This small glamping site offers a few camping pods or Nightingale shepherd's huts for people to stay in.

It is set on a working farm is in the South Downs National Park so there are several foot and cycle paths for explorations nearby.

All units have their own ensuite bathroom (with toilet, shower and sink), plus a comfy bed and a kitchen area with utensils provided.

Each one also has its own private outdoor space too, with a picnic bench and log seating to admire the views.

Full information on the site can be found on the Pitchup.com page here.

Warminghurst Camping

Location: Manor Buildings, Park Lane, Ashington, Pulborough, West Sussex, England, RH20 3AW

Pitchup.com user rating: 9.9/10 (from 61 reviews)

Containing pitches for tents, campervans and yurts, Warminghurst Camping has quite a bit of variety.

It is a small site offering spectacular views of the South Downs and ancient Chanctonbury Ring.

There are plenty of walks straight from the site, leading through woodland and open farmland.

Full information on the site can be found on the Pitchup.com page here.