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!
430 back to basics campsites
Beech Estate Campsite
Battle, East Sussex
31 reviews
97%
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
Garris Farm Caravan and Camping
Gulval, Penzance, Cornwall
21 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
73 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
Riverside Lakes
Horton, Dorset
33 reviews
94%
would recommend
Family friendly camping, touring and glamping. Onsite animals, fishing and crafts, 20 minutes from Bournemouth.
Pitches: 6 x Non Electric Grass Tent Pitches (Chill Out), 6 x Non Electric Grass Tent Pitches (Centre Point)
Thorncombe Farm
Higher Bockhampton, Dorchester, Dorset
25 reviews
100%
would recommend
Quiet camping, touring and glamping bell tent site with campfires and dogs welcome. Set in idyllic Hardy Country.
Pitches: 25 x Non Electric Grass Pitches, 5 x Bell Tents
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Brosterfield Caravan Park
Foolow, Derbyshire
35 reviews
94%
would recommend
Brosterfield Caravan Park offers a back-to-basic touring park in the heart of the Peak District.
Pitches: 48 x Non Electric Grass Pitches, Unfurnished Bell Tent One (Dog Friendly)
Crane Cross Camping Park
Saundersfoot, Pembrokeshire
65 reviews
97%
would recommend
Peaceful, dog friendly camping and touring park. A great location for beaches at Saunderfoot and Tenby!
Pitches: 40 x Non Electric Grass Tent Pitches , 10 x Non Electric Grass Touring Pitches
Tregonetha Lake
St Columb Major, Cornwall
21 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: 12 x Non Electric Grass Pitches, 3 x Non Electric Grass Touring Pitches
Moss Side Farm Campsite
Broughton-in-Furness, Cumbria
79 reviews
92%
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)
Cayo Retreat Waters Edge Glamping and Holiday Site
Hereford, Herefordshire
41 reviews
98%
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), 60 x Non Electric Grass Tent Pitches
Camping at Tomkins Farm
North Chailey, East Sussex
46 reviews
87%
would recommend
Surrounded by lovely walks through the Sussex countryside. Meet the sheep, alpacas and camels!
Pitches: 37 x Non Electric Grass Pitches, 2 x Bell Tents
The Camping Field
Bodmin, Cornwall
70 reviews
96%
would recommend
Spacious grass pitches in the Cornish countryside. Close to Bodmin, just ten minutes from the Eden Project.
Pitches: 18 x Electric Grass Pitches, 35 x Non Electric Grass Pitches
Rowbury Farm Camping
Goodworth Clatford, Andover, Hampshire
27 reviews
100%
would recommend
Peaceful family-friendly campsite in a wildflower meadow with glorious views. Set in the beautiful Test Valley.
50 x Non Electric Grass Pitches
5m long
Locksters Pool Camping
Clifford, Hereford, Herefordshire
57 reviews
95%
would recommend
Campsite by the River Wye with wild swimming and a canoe/SUP launch. Just 10 minutes from the Brecon Beacons.
Pitches: 42 x Non Electric Grass Pitches, 4 x Non Electric Grass Pitch (Couples Only)
Primrose Fields Campsite
East Stoke, Wareham, Dorset
92 reviews
97%
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 x 10m
Sunnyside Pop Up Camping
East Grinstead, West Sussex
17 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: 5 x Non Electric Grass Pitches, 20 x Non Electric Grass Tent Pitches
Ocknell Campsite
Fritham, Hampshire
42 reviews
95%
would recommend
Back to basics camping and touring in the New Forest. Surrounded by free roaming wildlife and walking trails.
Pitches: 140 x Non Electric Grass Pitches, 55 x Non Electric Hardstanding Pitches
Twitey's Camping and Glamping Meadows
Hunscote, Wellesbourne, Warwickshire
25 reviews
100%
would recommend
Peaceful camping and glamping in the heart of Warwickshire. Just 15 minutes from Stratford-upon-Avon!
Pitches: 20 x Non Electric Grass Tent Pitches, 16 x Large Non Electric Grass Pitches
Red Squirrel Campsite
Glencoe, Highlands
119 reviews
94%
would recommend
Beautifully rugged campsite surrounded by mountain views and the River Coe flowing past.
100 x Non Electric Wild Pitches
Brick Kiln Farm Campsite
Campsea Ashe, Woodbridge, Suffolk
48 reviews
98%
would recommend
Peaceful, adult only site near Woodbridge, 20 minutes to the coast. Private fire pits and an onsite honesty shop!
Pitches: 2 x Non Electric Solo Grass Pitch, 20 x Non Electric Grass Pitches
