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!
426 back to basics campsites
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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.
Summit Camping
Monkscross, Callington, Cornwall
Pop-up camping and glamping site by Kit Hill with scenic sea views. Explore the Tamar Valley, Dartmoor and more!
North Lees Campsite
Hathersage, Derbyshire
A get-away-from-it-all campsite in a sheltered valley within a short walking distance of Stanage Edge.
Berry Bank Farm Camping
Wildboarclough, Macclesfield, Cheshire
Camping and touring on a Peak District farm, near to Shutlingsloe, Three Shires Head and Blaze Ice Cream Farm.
Night Pastures
Fernhurst, Haslemere, West Sussex
A truly beautiful, high quality sustainable natural retreat in the heart of the South Downs National Park.
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Bryher Campsite
Isles Of Scilly, Cornwall
A beautiful, laid back coastal site on the tiny island of Bryher, Isles of Scilly. Family friendly and by a beach.
Landsker Camping
Pembrokeshire, Narbeth, Pembrokeshire
Spacious woodland pitches nestled amongst the trees. Within 20 minutes of many attractions and sandy beaches.
Higher Pendeen Camping
Mawgan Porth, Newquay, Cornwall
Small, peaceful and eco-friendly back to basics camping on a small range of grass pitches and canvas bell tents.
Pentre Bach
Caernarfon, Gwynedd
Tent camping and bunkhouse in Snowdonia, suited to people who want to escape and get back-to-basics. Quiet site.
Farm on the Hill
Prestwood, Uttoxeter, Staffordshire
A secluded back to basics site which suits small groups, just two miles from Alton Towers and close to Dovedale.
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.
Little Ropers Camping
Bures, Suffolk
A back to basics campsite woodland and meadow pitches, plus hassle free bell tents. Campfires welcome.
Lathkill Wild Campsite
Bakewell, Derbyshire
Back to basics wild camping with incredible countryside views, set in the idyllic Peak District.
Walnut Tree Farm
Winford, Bristol, Somerset
A rural and peaceful back-to-basics campsite with cosy glamping. Perfect for campfires, stargazing and wildlife.
Thurlmoor Farm Campsite
Carlecotes, Holmfirth, South Yorkshire
Peaceful, back to basics site on the edge of the Peak District National Park. Dog friendly and great views!
Fox Wood Camping
Patching, West Sussex
Woodland camping in a stunning oak forest, perfect for family groups.
Little Harford
Tedburn St Mary, Exeter, Devon
Back-to-basics off-grid almost wild woodland camping with a river running through the site, 15 minutes to Dartmoor.
Nantgwynfaen Organic Farm
Llandysul, Ceredigion
A peaceful organic farm in West Wales offering private camping pitches, retro glamping and an onsite farm shop.
Canal Camping
Dilham, North Walsham, Norfolk
Beautiful and secluded campsite nestled alongside the North Walsham and Dilham Canal, with easy canoe access.
Willow Springs Campsite
Glyncorrwg, Port Talbot, Neath Port Talbot
A scenic, tranquil campsite, perfectly located to explore South and Mid Wales beside the Afan Forest Park.
