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!
347 back to basics campsites
Hincknowle Cider Apple Farm Camping
Melplash, Bridport, Dorset
87 reviews
99%
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
Brosterfield Caravan Park
Foolow, Derbyshire
49 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
Brick Kiln Farm Campsite
Campsea Ashe, Woodbridge, Suffolk
47 reviews
98%
would recommend
Peaceful, adult only site near Woodbridge, 20 minutes to the coast. Private fire pits and an onsite honesty shop!
Pitches: 20 x Non Electric Grass Pitches, 2 x Non Electric Solo Grass Pitch
Garris Farm Caravan and Camping
Gulval, Penzance, Cornwall
32 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)
Thorncombe Farm
Higher Bockhampton, Dorchester, Dorset
30 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
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Riverside Lakes
Horton, Dorset
35 reviews
94%
would recommend
Family friendly camping, touring and glamping. Onsite animals, fishing and crafts, 20 minutes from Bournemouth.
Pitches: 8 x Electric Grass Touring Pitches, 5 x Electric Grass Tent Pitches (Viewpoint)
Cayo Retreat Waters Edge Glamping and Holiday Site
Hereford, Herefordshire
35 reviews
97%
would recommend
Idyllic camping and touring with modern onsite facilities and incredible views towards the Black Mountains.
Pitches: 60 x Non Electric Grass Tent Pitches , 4 x Large Non Electric Grass Pitches (Riverside with Mountain View)
Llandyfan Camping
Ammanford, Carmarthenshire
46 reviews
100%
would recommend
Peaceful camping, touring and glamping set on the edge of the Brecon Beacons National Park. Onsite fishing lake.
Pitches: 20 x Non Electric Grass Pitches, 4 x Electric Grass Pitches
Broadway Farm Camping
Minsterworth, Gloucester, Gloucestershire
43 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
Opens 24 July
22 reviews
100%
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: 20 x Non Electric Grass Tent Pitches, 5 x Non Electric Grass Pitches
Beech Estate Campsite
Battle, East Sussex
28 reviews
96%
would recommend
A magical woodland site, offering forest camping and wild glamping bell tents. Complete with bucket showers!
Pitches: 15 x Wild Tent Pitches, 9 x Faraway Tent Pitches
Earth Camp
North Chailey, East Sussex
13 reviews
85%
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)
Holyrood Farm Campsite
Shaftesbury, Dorset
Opens 24 July
53 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
Wildscapes Retreat and Campsite
Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria
Opens 24 July
12 reviews
92%
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
Moss Side Farm Campsite
Broughton-in-Furness, Cumbria
74 reviews
93%
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)
Blandred Camping
Acrise, Folkestone, Kent
21 reviews
100%
would recommend
Beautiful back to basic campsite in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. 20 minutes to the Eurotunnel and Dover!
Pitches: 15 x Electric Grass Pitches, 25 x Non Electric Grass Pitches
Red Squirrel Campsite
Glencoe, Highlands
122 reviews
95%
would recommend
Beautifully rugged campsite surrounded by mountain views, with the River Coe flowing past.
100 x Non Electric Wild Pitches
Padstow Campsite
Padstow, Cornwall
25 reviews
100%
would recommend
Back to basics campsite with stunning estuary views, within a ten minute walk of Padstow Harbour. Dog friendly.
20 x Non Electric Grass Pitches
8m x 5m
Tregonetha Lake
St Columb Major, Cornwall
23 reviews
100%
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
Holmescales Campsite
Old Hutton, Kendal, Cumbria
70 reviews
93%
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
