Information sign
Camping and caravan site sign
What does the Camping and caravan site sign mean?
A brown sign pointing to a licensed camping and caravan site. The symbols tell you what is available.
Also known as: Caravan site sign
What it means
A licensed camping and caravan site is in the direction shown.
Brown signs point to tourist facilities. This one shows a tent and a caravan for a camping and caravan site.
The tent or the caravan symbol may be left out, depending on the facilities. The name of the site may be shown.
Where you'll see it
On roads leading to licensed camping and caravan sites.
Rules to know
Licensed camping and caravan sites may be indicated by brown signs. The tent or the caravan symbol may be omitted, depending on the facilities available. The name of the camp site may be shown.
Know Your Traffic Signs, p. 122
Common mistakes
Mistake: Thinking brown signs are only for attractions.
Instead: Brown signs also point to facilities such as camp sites and picnic areas.
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- Know Your Traffic Signs (Department for Transport, Sixth edition, 2023), Direction signs on all-purpose roads, p. 122
Sign image: Department for Transport, Traffic sign images (diagram 2302). © Crown copyright, reused under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Last reviewed 11 October 2026. This page explains the sign in our own words; for the full rules, see The Highway Code. How we source and check content