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!
331 back to basics campsites
Garris Farm Caravan and Camping
Gulval, Penzance, Cornwall
52 reviews
100%
would recommend
Farm campsite with sea views of Mounts Bay. Within ten minutes of Penzance, St Michael's Mount and Long Rock Beach.
Pitches: 45 x Non Electric Grass Pitches, Sunset Bell Tent (Dog Friendly)
Hincknowle Cider Apple Farm Camping
Melplash, Bridport, Dorset
96 reviews
100%
would recommend
Traditional dog camping on a cider farm with panoramic countryside views. Just 15 minutes from West Bay beach.
9 x Non Electric Grass Pitches
6m long
Thorncombe Farm
Higher Bockhampton, Dorchester, Dorset
41 reviews
100%
would recommend
Quiet camping, touring and glamping bell tent site with campfires and dogs welcome. Five minutes to Dorchester.
Pitches: 25 x Non Electric Grass Pitches, 5 x Bell Tents
Llandyfan Camping
Ammanford, Carmarthenshire
57 reviews
98%
would recommend
Peaceful camping, touring and glamping set on the edge of the Brecon Beacons National Park. Onsite fishing lake.
Pitches: 8 x Non Electric Grass Pitches, Non Electric Hardstanding Pitches
Tregonetha Lake
St Columb Major, Cornwall
Opens 1 January
33 reviews
97%
would recommend
Small, peaceful camping and bell tent site with a fishing lake. Just 20 minutes from Newquay and the Eden Project!
Pitches: 15 x Non Electric Grass Pitches, 5 x Non Electric Grass Touring Pitches
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Broadway Farm Camping
Minsterworth, Gloucester, Gloucestershire
65 reviews
100%
would recommend
Small, orchard campsite beside the River Severn with fire pits to borrow. A ten minute drive to Gloucester.
10 x Non Electric Grass Pitches
Sunnyside Pop Up Camping
East Grinstead, West Sussex
24 reviews
96%
would recommend
Summer pop up campsite with a communal fire pit and sauna sessions. A 15 minute walk to a pub and Standen House.
Pitches: 5 x Non Electric Grass Pitches, 20 x Non Electric Grass Tent Pitches
Cayo Retreat Waters Edge Glamping and Holiday Site
Hereford, Herefordshire
31 reviews
94%
would recommend
Idyllic camping and touring with modern onsite facilities and incredible views towards the Black Mountains.
Pitches: 4 x Large Non Electric Grass Pitches (Riverside with Mountain View), 20 x Non Electric Grass Campervan and Motorhome Pitches
Brosterfield Caravan Park
Foolow, Derbyshire
55 reviews
96%
would recommend
A back-to-basic camping park. In the heart of the Peak District, 15 minutes to Chatsworth House and Bakewell!
48 x Non Electric Grass Pitches
7m long
Moss Side Farm Campsite
Broughton-in-Furness, Cumbria
76 reviews
95%
would recommend
Working family-run farm and campsite in the scenic Woodland Valley, near Coniston Water in the Lake District.
Pitches: 35 x Non Electric Grass Pitches , 5 x Rail Cabins (Dog Friendly)
Beech Estate Campsite
Battle, East Sussex
25 reviews
96%
would recommend
A magical woodland site, offering forest camping and wild glamping bell tents. Complete with bucket showers!
Pitches: 9 x Faraway Tent Pitches, 15 x Wild Tent Pitches
Primrose Fields Campsite
East Stoke, Wareham, Dorset
96 reviews
99%
would recommend
Family camping with campfires on a wildflower meadow, near Bovington Tank Museum, Monkey World and Lulworth.
50 x Non Electric Grass Pitches
10m long
Frittenden Orchard
Frittenden, Kent
77 reviews
100%
would recommend
Dog friendly site, pitch up amongst the fruit orchard and enjoy the starry skies. Ten minute walk to a pub!
Pitches: 30 x Non Electric Grass Tent Pitches, 10 x Non Electric Grass Touring Pitches
Wildscapes Retreat and Campsite
Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria
15 reviews
93%
would recommend
Back to basics, tent and touring site set in the Yorkshire Dales National Park. Just 30 minutes from Lake District.
Pitches: 23 x Non Electric Grass Tent Pitches , 20 x Non Electric Grass Motorhome Pitches
Holyrood Farm Campsite
Shaftesbury, Dorset
51 reviews
98%
would recommend
Back to basics camping set in very picturesque countryside beside Shaftesbury. Campfires and pets welcome.
50 x Non Electric Grass Pitches
White House Farm Campsite
Tideswell, Buxton, Derbyshire
56 reviews
96%
would recommend
Peaceful back to basics site in the heart of the Peak District National Park. Families and dogs welcome!
50 x Non Electric Grass Pitches
Earth Camp
North Chailey, East Sussex
Opens 30 April
12 reviews
83%
would recommend
Back-to-nature camping and bell tents by the South Downs, surrounded by woodland. Onsite yoga, gong baths and more!
Pitches: 25 x Non Electric Grass Pitches , 7 x Bell Tents (Dog Friendly)
Blandred Camping
Acrise, Folkestone, Kent
27 reviews
100%
would recommend
Beautiful back to basic campsite in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. 20 minutes to the Eurotunnel and Dover!
Pitches: 25 x Non Electric Grass Pitches, 15 x Electric Grass Pitches
Holmescales Campsite
Old Hutton, Kendal, Cumbria
74 reviews
96%
would recommend
A small site at the gateway to the Lake District with Dales close by. Onsite archery, quad biking and axe throwing.
30 x Non Electric Grass Pitches
10m x 10m
Red Squirrel Campsite
Glencoe, Highlands
122 reviews
98%
would recommend
Beautifully rugged campsite surrounded by mountain views, with the River Coe flowing past.
100 x Non Electric Wild Pitches
