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Campsites in the South Downs open in May

9 campsites in the South Downs are open in May 2027, 9 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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Farm campsite · Brighton · Open all month · from £32

Chalky Downs Campsite

Tents, motorhomes, bell tents

  • Dogs welcome
  • Campfires
  • Glamping

from £32/night

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Glamping site · Streat · Open all month · from £43

Blackberry Wood

Tents, motorhomes, treehouses, lodges, cabins

  • Some dogs
  • Campfires
  • Glamping

from £38/night

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Campsite · Firle · Open all month · from £44

Woodfire at Chapel Field

Tents, motorhomes, pre-pitched tents

  • Some dogs
  • Campfires
  • Glamping

from £44/night

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Glamping site · Milland · Open all month

Hazelbank Farm

Pods, shepherd's huts

  • Campfires
  • Glamping

Prices on request

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Touring park · Wickham · Open all month

Rookesbury Park Club Campsite

Caravan and Motorhome Club site, open to non-members

Tents, caravans, motorhomes

  • Dogs welcome

Prices on request

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Touring park · Winchester · Open all month

Winchester Morn Hill Club Campsite

Caravan and Motorhome Club site, open to non-members

Tents, caravans, motorhomes

  • Dogs welcome

Prices on request

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Questions people ask

Which campsites in the South Downs are open in May?

9 campsites, including Graffham Camping and Caravanning Club Site, The Sustainability Centre (South Downs Eco Lodge and Camping), Chalky Downs Campsite, Blackberry Wood, Woodfire Camping (Westerlands) and Woodfire at Chapel Field. 9 are open for the whole month.

What's the cheapest campsite in the South Downs open in May?

Graffham Camping and Caravanning Club Site, from £21 a night for two adults, is the lowest price we can find in May.

Are there dog-friendly campsites in the South Downs open in May?

Yes, 8 of the campsites open in May take dogs. Use the Dogs filter above.

Can I go glamping in the South Downs in May?

Yes, 6 glamping sites are open in May. Use the Glamping filter above.

Which campsites open in May allow campfires?

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

Is May a good time to go camping in the South Downs?

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).