66 back to basics campsites in South East England
Aldridge Hill Campsite
Brockenhurst, Hampshire
12 reviews
100%
would recommend
Back to basics site in the New Forest, five minutes to Brockenhurst. Streamside location with visiting wildlife!
The Otter Channel
Peasmarsh, East Sussex
15 reviews
80%
would recommend
Peaceful campsite with bucket showers on the banks of the River Rother, ten minutes from Rye. Dog friendly.
Lepe Meadows Campsite
Blackfield, Hampshire
24 reviews
83%
would recommend
Family friendly with exciting on-site activities. Bell tents available. Close to Lepe Beach.
Westover Smarden
Ashford, Kent
10 reviews
100%
would recommend
Peaceful adult only campsite with back to basics facilities. Set on a working farm in the rural Kent countryside.
Longbeech Campsite
Fritham, Hampshire
10 reviews
100%
would recommend
Peaceful and tranquil back to basics campsite in the New Forest surrounded by ancient beechwood. For adults only.
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Wayfaring Farm Camping
Filching, Polegate, East Sussex
14 reviews
100%
would recommend
Off-grid camping and glamping site in the South Downs National Park. Within 15 minutes of Eastbourne and the beach.
Campfire Weekends
Eridge Green, Crowborough, East Sussex
14 reviews
100%
would recommend
Secluded, peaceful and back-to-basics tent camping at weekends only for over 21s in an AONB. Campfires welcome.
Wild Boar Wood Campsite
Horsted Keynes, West Sussex
11 reviews
91%
would recommend
Off-grid wild glamping in the forest with beautifully furnished bell tents, bucket showers and campfires.
Blandred Camping
Acrise, Folkestone, Kent
Rustic family friendly campsite in the Kent Downs. Within 20 minutes of Dover, the Eurotunnel and Canterbury!
Silverstone Camping at Buzzard Holt Hosting
Chackmore, Buckinghamshire
Tent campsite set ten minutes from Silverstone Circuit. A mini onsite farm shop, just a five minute walk to a pub!
Hastings 1066
Telham, Battle, East Sussex
10 reviews
100%
would recommend
A back-to-basics, adult only campsite between Hastings and Battle, 15 minutes from the beach.
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Chanctonbury View Camping at Gallops Farm
Findon, Worthing, West Sussex
A tranquil family friendly site in the South Downs - walking distance from pubs and South Downs Way.
Newhouse Farm Wild Camping
East Dean, Chichester, West Sussex
Wild camping and basic bell tents in the Goodwood Estate, near Chichester. Family and dog friendly.
Night Pastures
Fernhurst, Haslemere, West Sussex
A truly beautiful, high quality sustainable natural retreat in the heart of the South Downs National Park.
Harry's Field
Frogham, Fordingbridge, Hampshire
Tranquil pop-up campsite in the New Forest with bell tent glamping, run by campers for campers. Campfires allowed.
Fox Wood Camping
Patching, West Sussex
Woodland camping in a stunning oak forest, perfect for family groups.
Badgells Wood Camping
Harvel, Meopham, Kent
Secluded off-grid woodland camping and bell tents in the Kent Downs AONB with bushcraft activities onsite.
Experience Sussex at Wimbles Farm
Horam, Heathfield, East Sussex
Small and quiet camping and glamping, with private campfire pitches in secluded corners. Pitches have own toilets!
Wyld Wood Campsite
Newick, Lewes, East Sussex
Natural wild pitches or furnished yurts in a beautiful 13-acre woodland, with campfires and hot showers.
Blackberry Wood
Streat, Ditchling, East Sussex
Truly unique camping and glamping site at the foot of the South Downs near Brighton, with two wonderful treehouses.