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!
374 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
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: 3 x Electric Grass Tent Pitches (Lake View), Lakeside Bell Tent
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)
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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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
Moss Side Farm Campsite
Broughton-in-Furness, Cumbria
78 reviews
91%
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)
Red Squirrel Campsite
Glencoe, Highlands
120 reviews
94%
would recommend
Beautifully rugged campsite surrounded by mountain views, with the River Coe flowing past.
100 x Non Electric Wild Pitches
Earth Camp
North Chailey, East Sussex
25 reviews
84%
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
Dropped Anchor Sea View Camping
Breage, Helston, Cornwall
27 reviews
100%
would recommend
Small family friendly campsite with private fire pits and great sea views. Five minutes to Praa Sands Beach!
Pitches: 14 x Non Electric Grass Pitches, 5 x Non Electric Grass Backpacker 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: 19 x Non Electric Grass Pitches, 5 x Non Electric Grass Touring Pitches
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: 35 x Non Electric Grass Pitches, 18 x Electric Grass Pitches
Padstow Campsite
Padstow, Cornwall
23 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
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
Lamarth Farm
Helston, Cornwall
26 reviews
100%
would recommend
Relaxed, spacious family and dog friendly farm site. Just ten minutes from Gunwalloe Church Cove and Poldhu.
Pitches: 5 x Non Electric Grass Solo Pitches, 22 x Non Electric Grass Pitches
Spring Field Dark Skies Eco Camp
Much Wenlock, Shrewsbury, Shropshire
55 reviews
98%
would recommend
Secluded eco camping for campervans and tents. Central fire-pit/BBQ for cosy nights. Hardstandings open all year.
Pitches: 4 x Grass Bivy/Backpacker Tent Pitch (Optional Electric) , 4 x Grass Small Campervan/Car/Van/Roof-Tent 5m max (Optional Electric)
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: 16 x Large Non Electric Grass Pitches, 20 x Non Electric Grass Tent Pitches
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.
48 x Non Electric Grass Pitches
7m long
Cae Ddel Country Camping
Criccieth, Gwynedd
10 reviews
100%
would recommend
Small off-grid campsite with almost wild pitches and glamping. Five minutes to Criccieth and ten minutes to Eryri.
Pitches: Non Electric Wild Woodland Pitch, 6 x Non Electric Grass Tent Pitches
Two Jays Farm
Coltishall, Horstead, Norfolk
28 reviews
100%
would recommend
Family friendly farmsite set ten minutes from the banks of a river in the Norfolk Broads, 20 minutes from Norwich.
Pitches: 10 x Non Electric Grass Tent Pitches, 7 x Non Electric Grass Touring Pitches
