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
Pond Farm Camping
Sidestrand, Cromer, Norfolk
Back to basics camping 10 minutes from Overstrand beach and 3 miles from Cromer and its pier.
Tan Hill Inn
Richmond, North Yorkshire
Famously known as the highest pub in the UK, camping here is set on the Pennine Way and within the Yorkshire Dales.
Caerau Campsite
Holyhead, Anglesey
A tranquil family friendly site surrounded by countryside and wildlife, just a 20 minute walk to Hen Borth beach.
Camping at Banks
Brampton, Cumbria
Back to basics camping and shepherd's hut a stones throw from the Hadrian's Wall national trail path.
Pett Camping
Pett, Hasting, East Sussex
Back to basics campsite in the High Weald AONB, stunning countryside views, 15 minute walk to the beach.
The Bunkorama
Barmouth, Gwynedd
Superb outdoor adventures and water sports on the doorstep in Snowdonia from a small site in Cardigan Bay.
The New Inn and Cropton Brewery Campsite
Pickering, North Yorkshire
Enjoy a peaceful campsite within close walking distance of the award-winning Cropton Brewery and North York Moors.
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.
Little Haven Campsite
Little Haven, Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire
Small and peaceful site offering back-to-nature meadow camping for tents and campervans, close to stunning beaches.
West Hook Farm Camping
Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire
A small back to basics campsite with great sea views - set by St Brides Bay and the Pembrokeshire Coast.
Easington Farm Wild Camping and Caravan Site
Bamburgh, Belford, Northumberland
Peaceful wild camping and caravan site, with stunning views over the Northumberland Coast AONB. Dog friendly.
Green Land Views Camping
Stithians, Truro, Cornwall
Small back to basics site with camping and bell tents. Scenic views from your pitch, just 20 minutes to beaches.
Penbugle Organic Farm Wigwams
Liskeard, Cornwall
Glamping pods with private facilities on an organic, pet-friendly farm in rural South East Cornwall just by Looe.
Nolton Coast Camping
Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire
Peaceful, dog friendly camping and touring site with rural views. Just a ten minute walk to Nolton Haven Beach.
Hever Camping
Hever, Edenbridge, Kent
Family run, back to basics farm site with a fishing lake, a 20 minute walk from Hever Castle. Fire pits available.
Mackley Farm
Tenterden, Ashford, Kent
Peaceful campsite with stunning views over Romney Marsh, nestled on the Saxon Shoreline.
HedgeBerry Farm
Rolvenden, Cranbrook, Kent
Hedgeberry is set in the heart of the Kent countryside, nestled between Tenterden and the Village of Rolvenden.
The Old Vicarage Campsite
Moulton St Mary, Norwich, Norfolk
A tent and pod site with campfires in beautiful Norfolk countryside by the Broads, a short way from Norwich.
House Martins Camping
York, East Yorkshire
Family friendly back to basics site on the edge of the Yorkshire Wolds. Dogs welcome.
Rectory Farm Certificated Site
Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire
A very quiet, back-to-basics certificated site on a beef and sheep farm with grass pitches for members only.
Home Farm
Clewer, Cheddar, Somerset
A peaceful smallholding set in 12 acres below the Mendips and just 2.5 miles from Cheddar Gorge.
Go Wild Adventures
St Clears, Carmarthenshire
Beautiful hilltop camping and glamping site, close to many adventure activities.
Aarons Campsite
Cragg Vale, Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire
A back-to-basics, family friendly campsite based in the Yorkshire countryside. Dog friendly with campfires.
Lagnaha Farm Certificated Site
Glencoe, Appin, Argyll
This secluded site is the perfect place to explore the Southern Highlands, with walking, cycling and more!
Cedar Valley
Petersfield, Hampshire
Relaxed tent camping, luxury safari tents and chic horsebox glamping in the South Downs. Open year round.
Penrose Campsite
Porthleven, Helston, Cornwall
A summer-only campsite with unrestricted pitches and sea views. Family friendly and 10 mins from a sandy beach.
Dayhouse Farm and Fishery Campsite Certificated Site
Romsley, Halesowen, Worcestershire
A peaceful, rural site for members only, with fishing lakes and easy access to Birmingham's attractions.
Orchard Farm Certificated Site
Caldecote, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
Small and peaceful campsite in the Cambridgeshire countryside, 20 minutes from Cambridge. Dog friendly.
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!
Whitchurch Farm
Stratford-Upon-Avon, Warwickshire
Back to basics peaceful site on a working farm, 10 minutes from Stratford-upon-Avon. Dog friendly.
