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!
424 back to basics campsites
Penmaenpool, Gwynedd
148 reviews
94%
would recommend
Peaceful and back to basics woodland camping for tents and campervans. Set in the heart of Snowdonia National Park.
Outwell, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
69 reviews
99%
would recommend
Glamping and camping site with a lake, Archery range . A beautiful setting to explore Cambridgeshire and Norfolk.
Horton, Dorset
24 reviews
92%
would recommend
Family friendly camping, touring and glamping. Onsite animals, fishing and crafts, 20 minutes from Bournemouth.
Melplash, Bridport, Dorset
44 reviews
98%
would recommend
Traditional dog camping on a cider farm with panoramic countryside views. Just 15 minutes from West Bay beach.
Bodmin, Cornwall
73 reviews
96%
would recommend
Spacious grass pitches in the Cornish countryside. Close to Bodmin, just ten minutes from the Eden Project.
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Foolow, Derbyshire
25 reviews
92%
would recommend
Brosterfield Caravan Park offers a back-to-basic touring park in the heart of the Peak District.
Hereford, Herefordshire
47 reviews
98%
would recommend
Idyllic camping and touring with modern onsite facilities and incredible views towards the Black Mountains.
Higher Bockhampton, Dorchester, Dorset
27 reviews
96%
would recommend
Quiet camping, touring and glamping bell tent site with campfires and dogs welcome. Set in idyllic Hardy Country.
Battle, East Sussex
33 reviews
97%
would recommend
A magical woodland site, offering forest camping and wild glamping bell tents. Complete with bucket showers!
Broughton-in-Furness, Cumbria
87 reviews
91%
would recommend
Working family-run farm and campsite in the scenic Woodland Valley, near Coniston Water in the Lake District.
Helston, Cornwall
21 reviews
100%
would recommend
Relaxed, spacious family and dog friendly farm site. Just ten minutes from Gunwalloe Church Cove and Poldhu.
St Columb Major, Cornwall
14 reviews
100%
would recommend
Small, peaceful camping and bell tent site with a fishing lake. Just 20 minutes from Newquay and the Eden Project!
North Chailey, East Sussex
46 reviews
91%
would recommend
Surrounded by lovely walks through the Sussex countryside. Meet the sheep, alpacas and camels!
East Stoke, Wareham, Dorset
83 reviews
94%
would recommend
Family camping with campfires on a wildflower meadow, near Bovington Tank Museum, Monkey World and Lulworth.
Whichford, Shipston-on-Stour, Warwickshire
42 reviews
93%
would recommend
A magical space in the rolling Cotswolds, for quiet camping surrounded by nature. Airstream and yurt on site.
Hunscote, Wellesbourne, Warwickshire
24 reviews
96%
would recommend
Peaceful site with camping, yurts, bell tents and a shepherd's hut. Just 15 minutes from Stratford-upon-Avon!
Alresford, Hampshire
34 reviews
100%
would recommend
Eco friendly campsite on a peaceful working farm in the South Downs National Park with fire pits, dogs welcome.
Glencoe, Highlands
95 reviews
93%
would recommend
Beautifully rugged campsite surrounded by mountain views and the River Coe flowing past.
Botallack, St Just, Cornwall
17 reviews
100%
would recommend
A small back to basics site near Land's End in a beautiful spot with stunning scenery, 10-15 mins from the beach.
Breage, Helston, Cornwall
22 reviews
100%
would recommend
Small family friendly campsite with private fire pits and great sea views. Five minutes to Praa Sands Beach!
