Where Ghost Stories Meet Starry Skies
Imagine this: you’re zipped up in your tent beneath a canopy of trees, the fire has died down, and all is quiet—except for the distant sound of footsteps crunching on the forest floor. There’s no one else booked on the site. At least… not anyone alive.
If you’re craving a truly atmospheric night in nature, these haunted camping spots across the UK blend the wild with the weird. Just be sure to pack marshmallows—and maybe a protective charm or two.
🌲 1. Pluckley Village, Kent
The most haunted village in England
This quaint village is said to be home to over a dozen ghosts, from a screaming man to a phantom horse-drawn carriage. While you can’t camp inside the village itself, there are several campsites and glamping spots nearby, such as Gooseberry Field—just a few minutes’ drive away.
Ghostly warning: Locals report eerie cold spots, ghostly figures at the crossroads, and strange noises at the old churchyard. Campers say the unease lingers even miles out.
🪦 2. Clapham Wood, West Sussex
Cursed woodland with a history of cults
Clapham Wood is infamous for strange disappearances, unexplained illnesses, and sightings of ghostly figures. Rumours of occult activity from the 1970s still haunt the area. You can stay at several nearby camping sites—Roundhill Campsite and others are within a 20–30 minute drive.
Ghostly warning: Campers and hikers have reported a feeling of being watched, pets refusing to enter certain parts of the woods, and electrical devices malfunctioning.
🏰 3. Chillingham Castle, Northumberland
The UK’s most haunted castle—and you can stay nearby
Chillingham Castle has a torture chamber, multiple ghosts (including the Blue Boy and Lady Mary), and nightly ghost tours. While camping in the castle isn’t allowed, you can pitch a tent at Highburn House Holiday Park, about 15 minutes away, or stay in one of the haunted rooms if you’re brave.
Ghostly warning: Guests have reported seeing faces in windows, disembodied whispers, and the sensation of being grabbed.
🌊 4. Loch Ness, Scottish Highlands
More than just Nessie haunts these waters
While Nessie steals the spotlight, Loch Ness has a history of ancient hauntings, mysterious disappearances, and water spirits. Camp along the loch’s edge at Loch Ness Shores Camping and Caravanning Club, where misty mornings and moonlit waters are both breathtaking—and eerie.
Ghostly warning: Locals whisper of kelpies, drowned souls, and glowing lights beneath the water at night.
🌌 5. Cannock Chase, Staffordshire
UFO sightings, Black-Eyed Children, and ghostly soldiers
This Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty is also an area of outstanding supernatural activity. From ghost children with black eyes to phantom World War II soldiers and cryptid sightings, Cannock Chase is one of the UK’s most active paranormal hotspots. There are designated wild camping areas nearby and official sites like Silver Trees Holiday Park.
Ghostly warning: Visitors have reported strange lights in the sky, echoes of weeping children, and being followed by shadowy figures in the woods.
🕯️ Tips for Paranormal Campers
- Bring protective crystals or charms like black tourmaline or iron nails.
- Avoid provoking spirits—be respectful of your surroundings.
- Always tell someone where you’re going, especially if heading into rural or wooded areas.
- Take a journal or voice recorder to document anything strange.
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- Need a spooky sticker or journal for your camping trip? Check out the Haunted Wishes shop for mystical merch.
✨ Because who needs sleep when you’re camping with the dead?