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Campsites in Essex open in May

8 campsites in Essex are open in May 2027, 8 of them for the whole month. May is one of the best months to camp: long evenings, wild flowers, fewer midges in the Highlands and two bank holiday weekends (book those early, many sites set minimum stays).

What's on: May half term 29 May – 6 Jun · Bank holiday weekends 30 Apr – 2 May · Bank holiday weekends 28 May – 30 May · Bank holiday weekends 30 Apr – 2 May · Bank holiday weekends 28 May – 30 May

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Campsite · Billericay · Open all month · from £24.50

Barleylands Campsite

Tents, caravans, motorhomes

  • Dogs welcome

from £24.50/night

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Campsite · Gosfield · Open all month · from £32

Gosfield Lake Resort

Tents, caravans, motorhomes

  • Dogs welcome

from £32/night

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Farm campsite · Weeley · Open all month · from £37

Brokhowse Farm Campsite

Tents, caravans, motorhomes, pods

  • Glamping

from £37/night

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Touring park · Bradfield · Open all month · from £39

Strangers Holiday Park

Tents, caravans, motorhomes

  • Dogs welcome

from £39/night

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Holiday park · Maldon · Open all month · from £39.95

Osea Leisure Park

Tents, caravans, motorhomes, pods, shepherd's huts

  • Some dogs
  • Campfires
  • Near beach
  • Glamping

from £39.95/night

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Touring park · Weeley · Open all month · from £51

Homestead Lake Park

Tents, caravans, motorhomes

  • Dogs welcome

from £51/night

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Questions people ask

Which campsites in Essex are open in May?

8 campsites, including Castle Inn Ramsey Campsite, Lee Valley Campsite, Sewardstone, Barleylands Campsite, Gosfield Lake Resort, Brokhowse Farm Campsite and Strangers Holiday Park. 8 are open for the whole month.

What's the cheapest campsite in Essex open in May?

Castle Inn Ramsey Campsite, from £15 a night for two adults, is the lowest price we can find in May.

Are there dog-friendly campsites in Essex open in May?

Yes, 7 of the campsites open in May take dogs. Use the Dogs filter above.

Can I go glamping in Essex in May?

Yes, 3 glamping sites are open in May. Use the Glamping filter above.

Which campsites open in May allow campfires?

1 of them allow fires in some form, usually in a raised fire pit.

Is May a good time to go camping in Essex?

May is one of the best months to camp: long evenings, wild flowers, fewer midges in the Highlands and two bank holiday weekends (book those early, many sites set minimum stays).