Of the 11 campsites within 3.4 miles of the East Cowes ferry terminal, 3 are the budget choices, from about £25 a night or less for two.
The car ferry is the cheap way over on foot. In 2026 an adult single from Southampton to East Cowes was £13.70, against £23.65 on the Red Jet to West Cowes, and the Standard Period Return was £27.30. Infants aged 0 to 4 need no ticket, and foot passengers take bikes for free. The Super Off-Peak Day Return, £14 an adult for two or more travelling together from 10:55, is a day ticket, and it could not be used from Southampton on 18, 19 and 22 June or 1 to 7 August 2026.
Walk off at East Cowes and Waverley Park is 10 to 12 minutes away, so the ferry is your only transport cost. Route 5 to Newport, with single bus fares at £3 in 2026, opens up the rest of the island.
Bringing a car? Ask your campsite about ferry deals before you book Red Funnel direct. See ferry deals and cheap camping on the Isle of Wight.
Holiday park · East Cowes · 0.3 miles
From £13 for two · Walk off the ferry to the tent field, the cheapest pitch here. No hook-up in the field.
Tents, caravans, motorhomes, static caravans
from £13/night
ViewCampsite · Northwood · 1.9 miles
From £20 for two · One flat fee for two adults and two children, with hook-up £5 extra. On the Cowes side, across the Floating Bridge.
Tents, caravans, motorhomes
from £20/night
ViewSmall certificated site · Newport · 2.8 miles
From £24 for two · Members' price for the Camping and Caravanning Club. Club members also get 50% off Wightlink when booked through the club.
Members only · join the Camping and Caravanning Club to stay
Tents, caravans, motorhomes
from £24/night
ViewNo campsites match all of those.
In 2026 an adult single on Red Funnel's car ferry was £13.70, much less than the Red Jet. Two or more people on a day trip can use the £14 Super Off-Peak Day Return from 10:55, except on restricted dates such as Cowes Week.
Yes. Waverley Park is about 800m from the terminal, 10 to 12 minutes on foot, and has a tent field without power, the cheapest pitch there.
Waverley Park Holiday Centre, about 0.3 miles away as the crow flies.
Waverley Park Holiday Centre, from £13 a night for two adults, is the lowest price we can find over the next year. Prices change with the season and the day of the week, so put your dates into the calculator on this page.
Yes: Waverley Park Holiday Centre.
Yes, at Comforts Farm. Most want fires in a raised pit, not on the ground.
