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!
351 back to basics campsites
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New Bank End Farm Certificated Site
St Lawrence, Ventnor, Isle of Wight
Perfectly peaceful and well equipped yurts with beautiful sea views and easy access to the IOW coastal footpath.
The Lorax Patch
Wells, Somerset
Small, off-grid site with peaceful camping and glamping with an onsite farm shop. Ten minutes to Glastonbury!
Rosehip Wood Campsite
West Dereham, Downham Market, Norfolk
Family friendly wild camping with tent and motorhome grass pitches. 30 minutes from Ely. Dogs welcome!
Wheems Organic Farm Campsite
South Ronaldsay, Orkney
Organic farm campsite overlooking the Ronaldsay coast. Pods, yurts and more, just five minutes from the beach.
Pitch and Hike
Betws-Y-Coed, Conwy
Back to basics, peaceful walk-to site in the heart of Snowdonia with walking and mountain biking on your doorstep.
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Coedfryn Farm Camping Certificated Site
Newport, Pembrokeshire
Starlight camping with BBQs and fire pits, hidden in the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park. 10 mins from a beach.
Willow Springs Certificated Site
Glyncorrwg, Port Talbot, Neath Port Talbot
A scenic, tranquil campsite, perfectly located to explore South and Mid Wales beside the Afan Forest Park.
Night Pastures
Fernhurst, Haslemere, West Sussex
A truly beautiful, high quality sustainable natural retreat in the heart of the South Downs National Park.
Ace Hideaways
Dunphail, Forres, Highlands
Secluded woodland camping, bell tents and shepherd's huts in the heart of the Findhorn Valley.
Cerenety Eco Campsite
Upton, Bude, Cornwall
42 reviews
90%
would recommend
Serene eco camping set in seven acres of sprawling fields, just a short stroll from Bude's seaside.
AryMwny Camping Wild Wales
Trefin, Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire
Enjoy all that St Davids Peninsula in Pembrokeshire can offer with back to basics pitches, beaches and campfires.
Great Cotmarsh Farm
Broad Town, Wiltshire
Small, peaceful campsite with luxury tipis and tent pitches. On an organic farm by the scenic Marlborough Downs.
Chesterblade Hills
Batcombe, Shepton Mallet, Somerset
Beautiful and peaceful off-grid, exclusive use, campground with wooden cabin, fire pits and camp kitchen.
Park Hill Farm
Hales, Market Drayton, Shropshire
Back to basics rural camping, with an onsite farm shop and children's activities. Available for exclusive use!
Higher Aunemouth Campsite
Kingsbridge, Devon
Small, family owned and rustic site with basic facilities, close to the superb beach at Bantham.
Badgells Wood Camping
Harvel, Meopham, Kent
Secluded off-grid woodland camping and bell tents in the Kent Downs AONB with bushcraft activities onsite.
Emily's Cut
Halstead, Leicestershire
Private, back-to-basics camping for tents and tourers on an exclusive use site with up to 20 grass pitches.
Rue du Chateau
Bonchester Bridge, Hawick, Scottish Borders
Get back to nature with an exclusive, dog friendly camping location on a river bank in the Scottish Borders.
The Orchard at Fen End Farm
Cottenham, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
Opens 1 May
Small, family friendly eco site with tent camping and glamping in a yurt, tipi or bell tents with campfires.
Quarry Lake Camping
Dartmouth, Devon
Family friendly, off-grid campsite on a working farm. Ten minutes from Blackpool Sands and Dartmouth.
