Back to basics campsites
Pack only the essentials and discover the outdoors with an authentic camping trip, where it'll become obvious just how little you need to relax. Back to basics camping pitches swap any glitz and glam for added adventure!
424 back to basics campsites
Reforge Retreat
Black Torrington, Beaworthy, Devon
Green and tranquil 20 acre glampsite with private bathrooms, set between the Cornish and Devon coasts and Dartmoor.
4.93 /5
Stablefell Campsite
Raydale, Marsett, North Yorkshire
Peaceful site for tents and optional tipis in the Yorkshire Dales with panoramic views, close to Lake Semerwater.
4.84 /5
Cerenety Eco Campsite
Upton, Bude, Cornwall
Serene eco camping set in seven acres of sprawling fields, just a short stroll from Bude's seaside.
4.35 /5
Little Oak Camping
Retford, Nottinghamshire
A tranqil and secluded family-friendly campsite on the outskirts of the market town of Retford, Nottinghamshire.
4.84 /5
Kitewood Camping
Fishguard, Pembrokeshire
Hidden ensuite pitches and tipis situated in sixty acres of Pembrokeshire woodland. Campfires encouraged!
Highly rated
Driftways Glamping and Camping
Pulham Market, Diss, Norfolk
Rural yet centrally based, this is the best of both worlds. Spacious pitches, private facilities and campfires.
4.73 /5
Berry's Ground Lane Campsite
Barnstaple, Devon
Almost wild camping in Exmoor National Park on the North Devon Coast with fantastic sea views. Dog friendly.
4.8 /5
Muddycreek Campsite
Milford on Sea, Hampshire
A relaxed site with good old fashioned campfire camping in the New Forest, perfect for a family getaway
4.79 /5
Bakesdown Farm Camping
Marhamchurch, Bude, Cornwall
Thirty acres managed for biodiversity with two exclusive camping fields and a glamping cabin. Ten minutes to Bude.
4.93 /5
Ffynnonddewi Camping
Solva, Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire
Tranquil, back-to-basics site on the St David's Peninsula just 15 minutes from Newgale beach.
4.89 /5
South Town Camping
Loxhore, Barnstaple, Devon
Peaceful eco campsite set on a family farm on the National Trust's Arlington Court estate, close to Exmoor.
4.88 /5
Sugar Park Campsite
Beesands, Kingsbridge, Devon
A small and family-friendly back-to-basics site with outstanding sea views across Start Bay. 5 mins from a beach.
4.74 /5
Fotheringhay Castle Farm Site
Fotheringhay, Northamptonshire
(Almost) wild camping and glamping on the River Nene. Kayaking, wild swimming and a pub nearby.
4.76 /5
Glynmarch Farm Camping
Llansawel, Llandeilo, Carmarthenshire
Spacious farm site that sits on two acres of land with on-site access to both banks of the River Marlais.
5 /5
Bramble Meadow
South Devon, Newton Abbot, Devon
Small peaceful eco site by Dartmoor National Park, within 30 minutes of Totnes, Ashburton and the coast.
4.76 /5
Hook Farm Campsite
West Hoathly, West Sussex
A family-friendly back to basics campsite ideal for weekend getaways in the beautiful Sussex countryside.
4.83 /5
Glassenbury Camping
Cranbrook, Kent
Off-grid eco camping and glamping with campfires. Enjoy fantastic views and sunsets in the High Weald AONB.
Highly rated
Bush Farm Wild Camping
Saltash, Cornwall
Almost wild camping with campfires on a 200 acre farm. Easy access to Plymouth and suitable for tents and tourers.
4.76 /5
7 Ducks Touring Caravan and Campsite
Walpole Highway, Wisbech, Norfolk
Peaceful caravan and camping site in the Norfolk countryside. 25 minutes from Sandringham Estate. Dog friendly.
4.9 /5
Tree Tops and Train Tracks
Nannerch, Flintshire
Traditional camping and tree tents in an ancient woodland, nestled in the valley of the Clwydian Range.
4.98 /5
Eco Escape Campsite
Blackbridge, Milford Haven, Pembrokeshire
A relaxed, dog-friendly, off grid, family-run farm campsite in the beautiful Pembrokeshire countryside.
4.84 /5
Mulino Pods
Kniveton, Derbyshire
Three private glamping pods, just outside of the Peaks, with fantastic valley views and campfires. Dog friendly.
4.89 /5
Yew Tree Farm
Stretton, Alfreton, Derbyshire
A back to basics tent camping site in pretty countryside with campfires welcome, 15 mins drive from the Peaks.
4.73 /5
Aldridge Hill Campsite
Brockenhurst, Hampshire
Back to basics site in the New Forest, five minutes to Brockenhurst. Streamside location with visiting wildlife!
Vessons Camping
Pontesbury, Shrewsbury, Shropshire
Spacious and very private pitches, at least 50 metres apart, in the Shropshire Hills. Family and pet friendly.
4.59 /5
The Orchard at Fen End Farm
Cottenham, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
Small, family friendly eco site with tent camping and glamping in a yurt, tipi or bell tents with campfires.
4.95 /5
Ling's Meadow
Hepworth, Diss, Suffolk
Relaxing camping and glamping in soft meadow grass, surrounded by bird song and stargazing in rural Suffolk.
4.97 /5
Silver View Campsite
Combe Martin, Devon
Pop-up campsite with stunning coastal and countryside views in Exmoor National Park, five minutes from the beach.
4.63 /5
Wolf Meadows Farm
High Bickington, Umberleigh, Devon
Wild riverside, woodland camping and pods by Devon's River Taw. Just 40 mins' drive from Dartmoor and beaches.
4.29 /5
Lower Penderleath Farm Campsite
St Ives, Cornwall
A quiet, family friendly site with campfires for exploring West Cornwall, near to St Ives and Penzance.
4.55 /5
