Wightlink's Portsmouth to Fishbourne car ferry takes about 45 minutes and lands at the mouth of Wootton Creek. It has sailings late at night and in the early hours, which the Lymington route does not, so it suits late arrivals. Two campsites are within a half-hour walk of the ramp: Kite Hill Farm, about 2 km away at Wootton Bridge, and The Woodland Retreat, about 12 minutes up the lane.
Drivers are close to most of the island's middle. Wootton Bridge is a few minutes away, Newport and Ryde a short drive, and the glamping and pop-up fields around Wootton and Havenstreet are all within 5 km.
Campsite · Fishbourne · 0.4 miles
Under 1 km from the terminal in The Plantation off Ashlake Copse Road, about 12 to 15 minutes on foot. We could not confirm it is open, so check before you set off.
Tents
Prices on request
ViewHoliday park · Wootton Bridge · 0.8 miles
Lodges
from £61.07/night
ViewHoliday park · Wootton Bridge · 0.9 miles
Lodges, treehouses
Prices on request
ViewFarm campsite · Wootton Bridge · 0.9 miles
About 1.9 km from the ramp, roughly 25 minutes on foot via Ashlake Copse Road and Firestone Copse Road. Unmarked fields, with no extra charge for dogs, awnings or a car.
Tents, caravans, motorhomes
from £22/night
ViewGlamping site · Wootton Bridge · 1.3 miles
Treehouses about 3 km from the ferry, around 40 minutes on foot, or a few minutes' drive.
Treehouses, shepherd's huts
from £78.57/night
ViewPop-up campsite · Wootton Bridge · 1.4 miles
A pop-up field on Packsfield Lane, about 3 km and 40 minutes' walk from the ferry through Wootton.
Tents
Prices on request
ViewCampsite · Havenstreet · 1.6 miles
Tents, caravans, motorhomes
from £20/night
ViewPop-up campsite · Wootton Bridge · 2 miles
On Great Briddlesford Farm, about an hour's walk or 10 minutes' drive from the ferry. Campfires allowed.
Tents, motorhomes
from £18/night
ViewCampsite · Havenstreet · 2.1 miles
Tents, caravans, motorhomes
Prices on request
ViewSmall certificated site · Newport · 2.6 miles
Members only · join the Camping and Caravanning Club to stay
Tents, caravans, motorhomes
from £24/night
ViewGlamping site · Newport · 2.8 miles
Safari tents
from £165/night
ViewTouring park · Newport · 2.8 miles
All-serviced caravan and motorhome pitches about 10 minutes' drive from Fishbourne, with a 15% Wightlink discount for guests.
Caravans, motorhomes, pods, cottages
from £22.50/night
ViewGlamping site · Ryde · 2.8 miles
Tents, caravans, motorhomes, pods, airstreams
from £16/night
ViewNo campsites match all of those.
The terminal sits at the bottom of Fishbourne Lane, among trees. For Kite Hill Farm, walk up the lane, then follow Ashlake Copse Road and Firestone Copse Road. It is about 1.9 km, roughly 25 minutes, mostly on quiet lanes. The Woodland Retreat is in The Plantation off Ashlake Copse Road, under 1 km away, but we could not confirm it is taking bookings, so check first.
Oakdene Orchard and the Into the Woods treehouses are about 3 km, around 40 minutes. Wild Oak Farm at Great Briddlesford is about an hour on foot. For anything further, use the bus.
Buses do not come down to the terminal in the daytime. Routes 4 and 9 pass the top of Fishbourne Lane on the main Ryde to Newport road. Route 9 runs about every 10 minutes in the day between Ryde, Binstead, Wootton and Newport. Route 4 runs hourly from Ryde through Wootton Bridge and Osborne House to East Cowes.
Late at night, one route 9 bus calls at Fishbourne Ferry Terminal at 00:50 to meet the 23:59 sailing from Portsmouth (October 2026 timetable). Kite Hill Farm says buses to Newport and Ryde run from near its entrance.
In the autumn 2026 timetable, sailings run about hourly, leaving on the hour or at 20 past. The last boat leaves Portsmouth as late as 23:59 and Fishbourne about 23:00. The first leaves Portsmouth at 03:00 on most days and Fishbourne at 01:00. Vehicles check in between 60 and 30 minutes before sailing, and foot passengers at least 15 minutes before. Parking at Fishbourne is limited.
Priority Boarding is sold on this route only, between 07:00 and 19:00, for vehicles up to 5m long and 2.24m high. It cannot be used with a trailer or caravan.
Wightlink measures the whole outfit, including tow bar, roof box, bikes and rack. The base car band is up to 5.00m long and 2.24m high. Motorhomes from 5m to 15m are priced as low (up to 2.24m high) or high (up to 4.2m). A caravan, trailer tent or trailer adds an extra charge and must be booked with the towing vehicle. Size you did not declare is charged at the port.
The Caravan and Motorhome Club says members save up to 50% on Wightlink Economy Motorhome fares. Wightlink's 20% midweek offer excludes motorhomes. Some parks book cheaper crossings for you: Springfield Oaks, about 10 minutes' drive, lists a 15% Wightlink discount, and Whitefield Forest near Ryde books discounted fares for caravans and motorhomes. More in campsites near the ferry.
Kite Hill Farm at Wootton Bridge is about 25 minutes' walk from Wightlink's Fishbourne terminal. Oakdene Orchard, Into the Woods and Wild Oak Farm are all within about 5 km, and most sites in the middle of the island are under 20 minutes' drive.
About 45 minutes. Wightlink sails roughly hourly, with late boats from Portsmouth up to 23:59 and early ones from Fishbourne at 01:00 (autumn 2026 timetable).
In the daytime, walk up Fishbourne Lane to the main road, where routes 4 and 9 run to Ryde, Wootton, Newport and East Cowes. Route 9 runs about every 10 minutes. One late route 9 bus calls at the terminal at 00:50 for the 23:59 sailing.
Wightlink prices motorhomes by length and height: over 5m long they move into a motorhome class, low up to 2.24m high or high up to 4.2m. Caravan and Motorhome Club members can save up to 50% on Economy Motorhome fares. Check the exact fare for your dates online.
Yes. Wightlink and Red Funnel both carry cars towing caravans and trailer tents. Book the caravan with the car, give its full length and height, and expect an extra charge for the towed unit.
The Woodland Retreat, about 0.4 miles away as the crow flies.
Retro Staycations, from £16 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.
10 of the 14: Woodside Coastal Retreat, Woodside Bay Lodge Retreat, Kite Hill Farm Caravan & Camping Park, Into the Woods, Oakdene Orchard, Wild Oak Farm, Last Post CS and Island Riding Centre Safari Camp.
Yes: Woodside Coastal Retreat, Woodside Bay Lodge Retreat, Into the Woods and Springfield Oaks.
Yes, at The Woodland Retreat, Into the Woods, Oakdene Orchard, Wild Oak Farm, Island Riding Centre Safari Camp and Retro Staycations. Most want fires in a raised pit, not on the ground.
