Does Cuckoo Camp allow dogs?

Yes, dogs are welcome at Cuckoo Camp.

Are campfires allowed at Cuckoo Camp?

Yes, campfires are allowed in provided fire pits.

South East•West Sussex•50.814° N, 0.571° W

Cuckoo Camp

A working-farm riverside campsite in West Sussex where the River Arun ticks past at sunset and Climping beach is a half-hour walk.

Cuckoo Camp sits on Church Farm in Climping, right up against the tidal River Arun. The pitches are mown short with the surrounding grass left long and wild, so each one feels like its own clearing rather than a row in a field. There are woodland pitches for shade and group fields for bigger gatherings, all within easy reach of the clean shower blocks and washing-up area.

The beach at Climping is a 30-minute walk or five-minute drive from the gate, making this a proper coastal-adjacent basecamp without the usual coastal-site premium on space. Littlehampton town centre is the same walk in the opposite direction, and Arundel is easy from here too. Wildlife is a constant presence on the farm, and the communal campfires do what campfires always do: slow the evening right down.

The owner and staff are hands-on and friendly, and reviews mention them by feel rather than formality. Ask ahead for a secluded pitch if privacy matters to you; the main field can run closer-together than the woodland spots. Dogs are welcome throughout and the walk to the seafront suits them well, though swimming at the beach is not permitted for dogs.

Before you book

The main field pitches sit close together; book ahead and request a woodland or secluded pitch if you want more separation.
Group bookings are taken and communal areas can be lively in the evenings, which some guests have noticed late into the night.

“A down-to-earth farm campsite on the tidal Arun with real fires, a dog-friendly walk to the coast, and just enough wild grass between you and your neighbours.”

Why it made the cut

Direct riverside setting on the tidal River Arun with a sunset walk from the pitches
30-minute walk to Climping beach, easy access to Littlehampton and Arundel
Working-farm character with woodland pitches, communal fire pits, and an owner who takes requests seriously
Genuinely dog-friendly with beach-walk access and good facilities kept consistently clean

The Feeling

Lovingly scruffy · Curated rustic · Mixed tempo

Tidal river at duskWild grass between pitchesCampfire standardBeach in the morning

Good For

Family
Dog holiday
Big group

Best For

Riverside pitches on farmland beside the tidal River Arun
Group bookings with communal fire pits and woodland camping fields
Dog-friendly camping within 3km of Littlehampton beach and coastal walking trails

In Campr's collections

Riverside sleepsThe tidal River Arun runs past Church Farm and the sunset walk down to the bank is one of the better free things you can do at a campsite.
Farm fields properChurch Farm is the real article: grass pitches with wild borders, working farmland all around, and campfires as standard.
Dog holiday hqDogs are welcome across the site and the 30-minute walk to Climping seafront gives them a proper run without the car.

Facilities

Showers

Toilets

Electric hookup

Fire pits

Quick answers

Does Cuckoo Camp allow dogs?: Yes, dogs are welcome at Cuckoo Camp.
Are campfires allowed at Cuckoo Camp?: Yes, campfires are allowed in provided fire pits.
What kind of stays does Cuckoo Camp offer?: Tent, Motorhome, by a river.
Where is Cuckoo Camp?: Church Farm, Church Ln, Climping, Littlehampton BN17 5RR, UK.