Dog-friendly caravan parks near Southwold, Suffolk

Welcome to Hipcamp! Looking for the perfect camping experience near Southwold, England? We've got you covered. With over 666 options specifically tailored for caravan camping and pet-friendly terrain, you're sure to find the ideal spot for your outdoor adventure. And with average prices per night starting at just £24 and options as low as £9, you'll get the best value for your money. Check out our top campsites like Cuckoo Farm Campsite (45 reviews), Archer's Field (38 reviews), and Whitlingham Broad Campsite (37 reviews) to see why they're so popular. Plus, enjoy amenities like showers, campfires, and the ability to bring your furry friends along. Whether you're into surfing, snow sports, or biking, you'll find plenty of exciting activities to keep you entertained. So start planning your trip now and get ready for an unforgettable camping experience!

88% (493) • 86 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Southwold

Welcome to Hipcamp! Looking for the perfect camping experience near Southwold, England? We've got you covered. With over 666 options specifically tailored for caravan camping and pet-friendly terrain, you're sure to find the ideal spot for your outdoor adventure. And with average prices per night starting at just £24 and options as low as £9, you'll get the best value for your money. Check out our top campsites like Cuckoo Farm Campsite (45 reviews), Archer's Field (38 reviews), and Whitlingham Broad Campsite (37 reviews) to see why they're so popular. Plus, enjoy amenities like showers, campfires, and the ability to bring your furry friends along. Whether you're into surfing, snow sports, or biking, you'll find plenty of exciting activities to keep you entertained. So start planning your trip now and get ready for an unforgettable camping experience!

88% (493) • 86 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Southwold

1. The Red Lion

100%

(5)

145km from Southwold · 29 units · Tents, Motorhomes

Simple site in the grounds of a 19th-century coaching inn Lincolnshire Wolds walks and Skegness within half an hour's drive Pub with food; a 10-minute walk from the Aviation Heritage Centre Hikes, wildlife and generous helpings of history are all dished up at The Red Lion, a simple site in the grounds of an old Lincolnshire inn. At a crossroads in the village of East Kirkby, The Red Lion has been refreshing travellers since 1841; more recently, it was a favoured watering hole for the men and women of Bomber Command in World War II, and the pub’s décor pays tribute to them. The staff are steeped in the history of the old coaching inn and the nearby airfield, and can point you towards the Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre, 10 minutes’ walk down the road and on the site of the former Royal Air Force base. The Red Lion makes a splendid base for aviation and wartime history buffs, with the heritage centre nearby and the displays and memorials of the International Bomber Command Centre a 45-minute drive away. As it’s on the edge of the Lincolnshire Wolds and around half an hour's drive from the coast, it’s also well placed for walks, stately home visits and wildlife watching. Most importantly, it’s at the back of a friendly pub (which has varied winter and summer opening days and hours, but is always closed on Mondays). It serves hot food alongside local beers and other refreshing tipples. Canine companions are welcome in the bar (it’d be nice if they bought a drink…) and on the site. Electric vehicle charging is onsite in the public house car park this is chargeable through an app and full instructions are given for once you have booked and paid for your charging slot,

2. Brick Kiln Farm Campsite

100%

(7)

26km from Southwold · 4 units · Tents, Motorhomes

You can expect peace and quiet in this small rural retreat. 18+ campsite. Camp fires. Shower block. Kitchen and undercover seating. Walk across the fields to the pub and shop. Honesty shop on site. Dog friendly. Tents/motorhomes/campervans all welcome. No EHU but access to plugs on site. Wifi. Close to Woodbridge, Snape, Aldeburgh, Thorpeness.

3. Lions Row

30km from Southwold · 1 unit · Tent, Motorhome

When it’s a ‘proper’ Suffolk wild-camping adventure you’re after, have a look at Lions Row, a spacious back‑to‑basics site on a working farm just outside Ufford. It’s completely surrounded by countryside, but only a handy five minutes’ drive from the pubs, takeaways and shops in Wickham Market. You'll park at the edge of a three-acre meadow and walk around 50–250 yards to the pitches, which are mown into the long grass. It’s a clever spot for families as it’s a mile from the nearest road, making it quiet and safe for kids to roam freely without any danger from traffic. As this is wild camping, facilities are minimal: drinking water, a simple washing-up sink, compost loos and basic gas-heated outdoor showers are your lot. However, you’ll wake up to birdsong every morning and go to sleep by starlight on clear nights; just remember to bring torches and batteries for after-dark wanderings. The views are peaceful and rural, and the field is bordered by deciduous woodland – great for exercising any four-legged pals – criss-crossed with footpaths leading to country pubs (there are four within half an hour’s walk). It’s also close to heritage attractions such as Sutton Hoo (10 minutes’ drive).

Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community

Abbie

August 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Brick Kiln Farm Campsite

Really amazing place to stay! Proper toilets and showers, nice kitchen facilities. Pitches were nice and big. Even when it was fully booked it didn’t feel busy.

This is how open the non-electric pitches area. Plenty of space, and still only a reletively short walk to the bathrooms at the entrance of the site.

Hazel

August 2025

5 m Class B

Weekend Trip to The Red Lion

My Husband and I really enjoyed our 3 night stay in our campervan the sight is easy to assess and the plots are quite spacious we ate a Sunday lunch in the restaurant which I highly recommend we will definitely be visiting the Red Lion again in the near future.

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Johanna

August 2025

Tent

3 nights at Brick Kiln Farm Campsite

This site is an absolute gem. It’s so friendly and well managed with every detail well thought out. A well stocked honesty shop with everything you could possibly need. From firelighters, logs &. Kindling for cosy nights; toiletries & hair accessories; to sun creams & ice creams. A large, covered seating area, games, books, Wi-Fi, anything you could possibly need is available. Pitches are a good size. Facilities clean with lovely touches

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Martin

August 2025

Tent

1 night at The Red Lion

Nice campsite in peaceful rural surroundings with good facilities and a pub next door. Be aware that if you camp on a Sunday the pub closes early in the evening and doesn't serve food after lunch.

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Stephanie

August 2025

6 m Class B

4 nights at The Red Lion

We found everything was good loved having pub on door step owner was very helpful

C

Caroline

August 2025

5 m car

2 nights at Brick Kiln Farm Campsite

Lovely campsite with lots of amenities like fridge freezer, kettle and toaster. All very well laid out and clearly organised! The site itself is quiet and pretty, lots of level ground and space. I will be back!

Alternative accommodation owned by the site, set within the shared campsite/pub carpark.

Jo

July 2025

6 m Class B

1 night at The Red Lion

I enjoyed my stay at the Red Lion campsite. It's a self-service style campsite as was well organised with gate codes etc. There was plenty of space and options for electric and non-electric, as well as a newly built children's play area. I choose to stay in one of the non-electric grass pitches which extended right back into the site away from the centre hub, and it was lovely and quiet with beautiful views. There are also fire pits to rent as well as a pub onsite directly linked with the campsite. The showers were lovely and hot too!

Enjoying a slow, gentle morning and the spaciousness and views from the area set aside for non-electric pitches.

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mike

March 2025

5 m Class B

With pets

Weekend Trip to The Red Lion

Fantastic little site, well equipped, clean and quiet. Lovely, warm and friendly staff and monster portions off great tasting food. Hope to be back this year 👍👍

Happy farmer sitting in a truck in a grassy field

There are plenty of good campsites nearby and, while the coast itself is pocked by a few large caravan parks, there are plenty of smaller, independent campsites within easy reach of Southwold town and waterfront.