Of the 11 campsites within 2.8 miles of the Isle of Wight Challenge, 4 take touring caravans.
Ultra Challenge sells pitches for tents, campervans and motorhomes at Chale basecamp, but it lists no caravan option, so if you are towing, book a site nearby. There are only four, and two are tiny members' sites, so book as soon as you have your place.
Check the dates as well. Chine Farm on the Military Road opens on 1 May, so it covers the Saturday night but not the Friday. Downsview CL above Niton opens in mid-April and takes 2027 bookings from 2 November 2026. Camp Corve has just two caravan pitches, but they are big, up to 20m by 40m, and take twin-axles. Participants get a Red Funnel discount on the Southampton to East Cowes car ferry, and the organisers ask you to book your crossing ahead. Our touring caravan guide covers the rest.
1 to 2 May 2027
Chale Basecamp, Chale Recreation Ground, Chale Green, Isle of Wight
The event's own camping: Yes. In 2027 the event sells pitches at Chale basecamp and Cowes Showground for Friday and Saturday nights: self-pitch from £25 a night, inclusive tent packages from £60, campervans £25, parking included.
We priced every campsite below for those 2 nights. 3 have a price; the cheapest is Paradise Cottage CS, at £20 for two adults.
Small certificated site · Chale · 0.4 miles
about £20 for 2 nights, two adults · Hook-up · 5-van site · About 700m north of basecamp, so you can walk to the start. Members' CS with showers and flushing toilets, five vans at most.
Members only · join the Camping and Caravanning Club to stay
Tents, caravans, motorhomes
from £10/night
ViewCampsite · Chale · 1.6 miles
about £120 for 2 nights, two adults · 16A hook-up · Two big caravan pitches, twin-axles accepted, with optional hook-up at £5 a night. Down Corve Lane, about 2.5 km from Chale Green.
Tents, caravans, motorhomes, bell tents, lodges
from £60/night
ViewSmall certificated site · Niton · 2 miles
£56 for 2 nights, two adults · Hardstanding · 16A hook-up · service point · 5-van site · Five level 8m by 8m hardstandings with metered electric, a tap and a grey drain. Adults only, and 2027 bookings open on 2 November 2026.
Members only · join the Caravan and Motorhome Club to stay
Caravans, motorhomes
from £28/night
ViewFarm campsite · Chale · 2.5 miles
Opens on 1 May, so Saturday night only. Listings disagree on hook-ups, so ask when you book.
Tents, caravans, motorhomes
Prices on request
ViewNo campsites match all of those.
The organisers sell tent, campervan and motorhome pitches at Chale basecamp but list no caravan option. Paradise Cottage CS, Camp Corve and Downsview CL nearby take caravans.
Downsview CL at Bierley opens from mid-April and Chine Farm at Atherfield from 1 May. Paradise Cottage CS and Camp Corve don't publish season dates, so check with them.
Paradise Cottage CS, about 0.4 miles away as the crow flies.
Paradise Cottage CS, from £10 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.
3 of the 4: Paradise Cottage CS, Camp Corve and Downsview CL.
Not as far as we know. All of them close for part of the winter, so check the opening dates on each campsite's page.
Yes, at Camp Corve. Most want fires in a raised pit, not on the ground.
