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!
426 back to basics campsites
Moretonhampstead Sports and Community Centre
Moretonhampstead, Devon
A back to basics base on Dartmoor with fabulous views, great walks and tennis courts. Family friendly.
Cromer Camping
Cromer, Norfolk
Go back to basics with the only campsite based in the heart of Cromer, open for August only.
Crows Hall Wild Camping
Chilgrove, Chichester, West Sussex
Dog friendly wild camping in the heart of the South Downs National Park, in reach of Chichester and the coast.
Donnington Wild Camping
Donnington, Chichester, West Sussex
A true camping experience, getting back to basics with plenty of space to be at one with the countryside.
Oakfield Farm Campsite
Hailsham, East Sussex
Back to basics camping with campfires, set just 10 minutes from the South Downs, on a family friendly site.
Ouse Meadow Campsite
Lewes, East Sussex
Idyllic back-to-basics camping on the riverbank, opposite the Bluebell Railway in Sussex. Campfires allowed.
Brandy Brook Caravan and Camping Site
Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire
A well-sheltered site situated in a pleasantly wooded valley, just a few miles from St Davids and its beaches.
Pillars of Hercules Organic Farm
Falkland, Fife
A family friendly back-to-basics camping site with plenty enough space to play by the Lomond Hills.
Field 51 Campsite
St Albans, Hertfordshire
A spacious tent-only campsite site with activities such as archery and axe throwing, ten minutes from St Albans.
Black Mountain Caravan and Camping Site
Llangadog, Carmarthenshire
Back to basics tent camping in the Brecon Beacons, right by a red kite feeding station. Groups welcome.
Dolgoch Hostel
Tregaron, Ceredigion
Traditional tent only camping in a remote and stunning position in the Cambrian Mountains.
Glandwr Farm
Llanelli, Carmarthenshire
Glamping in the Welsh countryside. Escape from it all at a small site - free from stress.
Overwater Woodlands
Wigton, Cumbria
Secluded and off-grid woodland camping for tents in the Lake District with a communal firepit and breakfast!
Keepers Orchard
Clavelshay, North Petherton, Somerset
A peaceful, single pitch site sat in an old cider orchard at the foot of the Quantock Hills for your exclusive use.
Horizontal Leisure Club
Trusham, Newton Abbot, Devon
Stunning views from wild camping pitches on a working organic farm.
Broomlands
Cowden, Edenbridge, Kent
Friendly, calm and tranquil base within the High Weald AONB for tourers only - surrounded by ancient woodland.
Oakside Farm Certificated Site
Ringmer, Lewes, East Sussex
Members only tent and touring site set just one mile from the South Downs. Pets welcome and campfires allowed.
Long Beach Campsite Knoydart
Knoydart, Highlands
Back to basics, bargain accommodation in Knoydart with wild camping, a millionaire's view and fishing.
Westermill Farm Campsite
Minehead, Somerset
A secluded, hidden valley campsite in the Centre of Exmoor National Park on a 500 acre working farm.
Woodland Edge
Sparkford, Yeovil, Somerset
Eco, off-grid camping within a private three acre wood, offering five pitches for tents or hammocks. Dog friendly.
Riverside Caravan Park
Crickhowell, Powys
A tranquil adult-only site - just 5 minutes walk to town and surrounded by beautiful scenery.
Dean House Campsite
Horncastle, Lincolnshire
A small, rural and back to nature tent campsite for max. 9 tents with campfires, by the the Lincolnshire Limewoods.
Whitehough Outdoor Centre
Barley, Burnley, Lancashire
Back-to-basics tent camping field, located close to Pendle in the Forest of Bowland AONB.
The Ark Park
Northwood, Cowes, Isle of Wight
Dog friendly rural camping and luxury glamping on the Isle of Wight, perfect for peace, quiet and Cowes' beaches.
The Orchard at Norcott
Northchurch, Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire
A back to basics campsite in the Chilterns with lovely views, campfires and BBQs welcome. Family friendly.
Brynperffaith Farm Certificated Site
Devils Bridge, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion
A working farm campsite in Devils Bridge, 9 miles from the seaside town of Aberystwyth.
Gorfanc
Caersws, Powys
Wild and simple camping with camp fires, in the heart of the Mid-Wales countryside.
Meadow Camping
Newcastle Emlyn, Ceredigion
Exclusive use site with back-to-basics camping and firepits, 15 minutes from Aberporth Beach.
High House Farm
South Devon, Salcombe, Devon
A back-to-basics site for campervans and motorhomes in Devon, with sea views over the charming town of Salcombe.
North View Certificated Location
Swanage, Dorset
Small touring site in Dorset AONB, just ten minutes from Swanage Bay. Dog friendly.
