About
Lee Valley Almost Wild Campsite on the borders of Essex and Hertfordshire is your chance for a wilderness adventure and an opportunity to get back to nature. The ultimate camping experience!
Embrace Mother Nature in this rugged, natural setting nestled among mature woodland and a grassy glade surrounded by water on three sides. With limited facilities and none of the trappings of more commercial campsites, you’ll be able to camp out under the stars, hang a hammock from the trees and enjoy an open fire in a fire pit.
Enjoy this hidden gem of a site with its 12 riverside and eight woodland pitches. There’s also a minimum age to stay at the campsite, 12 years old, not quite adult only but nearly.
What we mean by almost wild camping...
Solar powered, motion sensor lights around the toilets limit light pollution
Composting toilets
Cold water tap
Make the most of your time at the site whether you choose to explore the local nature reserves and parks on foot, or hire a bike or canoe and explore from a different perspective. There’s even white water rafting a few miles away if you’d like to ramp up the adrenalin.
Have a question?
Like can I forage for food (no we’d rather you didn’t) or is there electricity on the site (no it’s a back to nature site) – then check out our frequently asked questions or contact us to know more.
2022 prices here.
Riverside pitch Each large riverside pitch can comfortably accommodate three, two person tents. Maximum of six people per pitch.
Woodland pitch Woodland pitches differ due to the size of the glades they’re located in. Or new in 2022, try our pre-pitched Safari Tent, which sleeps five and offers a bit more 'glam' to your almost wild camping experience.
Extras Fire wood & Campfire grill available - costs apply
Booking:
Pre-booking is required for all stays at the site. Bookings are taken through our online booking agent - more deatils HERE.
Essential information:
Before you book please read our full terms and conditions.
Please note the minimum age to stay at the campsite is 12 years old.
Map & Directions
Road Directions
By car: For sat navs please use: EN10 6TD
From the A10 take the Broxbourne exit. At the roundabout take the first exit sign posted Broxbourne. Follow this road over all the mini roundabouts until you reach the T junction traffic lights in Broxbourne. At these lights turn right. Follow this road, passing the train station on the left and Broxbourne Riverside on your right. Just past the entrance to Broxbourne Riverside you’ll find the entrance to the campsite in the wooded treeline on the left. When arriving at the site with your car please park in the car park that is a short walk away from the main camping area.
Public Transport Directions
By bus: Buses run along Nazeing New Road. There are bus stops at the junction with Old Nazeing Road which are closest to the site.
By train: Broxbourne train station is on the London Liverpool Street Line. The campsite is a 20 minute walk from the station.
From the station, walk towards the main road, turn left and follow the pavement until you see the sign for the campsite which will be on the left hand side in the wooded treeline.
