Mersea Island Camping

Pitch your tent and enjoy a camping holiday by the Essex coast in Summer. Portable toilets & shower block plus FREE swimming is available for all campers!

Camping dates: 04/07/2025 to 01/09/2025.

Camping holidays

Essex coastal camping breaks

We have a great location for camping at Mersea Island throughout the school summer holidays.

FREE swimming throughout stay, shower and toilet blocks, entry to clubhouse with seasonal entertainment, BBQs allowed, on-site shop for your essentials and local restaurants nearby. 

Our grass pitches are generous in size (10m x 10m) with most being on flat, well drained ground.

We also love dogs so it’s ok to bring along your pooch on your pitch. Find out all the touring and camping options we offer!

Note: Camping is only available from during selected days during the school summer holidays. We do not accept tourers, campervans, awnings or caravans onto our site and are strictly tent camping only. Please note we only allow one tent per pitch.

Pitches you might like

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Standard Pitch

Our standard grass camping pitches are great value if you don’t require electricity.

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Sleeps 6
Sleeping arrangements

Up to 6 people per pitch

Camping facilities

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