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!
374 back to basics campsites
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Meadow Tree Farm
Sherfield English, Romsey, Hampshire
Adult only, pop up camping and touring. 15 minutes from New Forest and 30 minutes from Southampton. Dog friendly!
Easington Farm Certificated Location and Wild Camping
Bamburgh, Belford, Northumberland
Peaceful wild camping and caravan site, with stunning views over the Northumberland Coast AONB. Dog friendly.
Chalke Valley Camping
Bowerchalke, Salisbury, Wiltshire
An idyllic bell tent site by the borders of Wiltshire/Dorset with access to the Wiltshire Downs and Cranborne Chase
Wayfaring Farm Camping
Filching, Polegate, East Sussex
Off-grid camping and glamping site in the South Downs National Park. Within 15 minutes of Eastbourne and the beach.
Wild Oak Woods Eco Campsite
Sandyhills, Dalbeattie, Dumfries and Galloway
Off-grid, eco campsite in a hidden valley surrounded by woodlands. A ten minute walk to Sandyhills Bay beach.
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Strawfields
Ilfracombe, Devon
Rustic, back-to-nature camping with campfires and glamping. Within 30 minutes of Woolacombe, Ilfracombe and Exmoor!
Meadowsweet Farm
Braunton, Devon
Simple and off-grid rural camping set on an organic farm minutes away from Devon's surf beaches and Tarka Trail.
Kite View Camping
Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire
Secluded meadow and woodland camping with fire pits in the heart of Pembrokeshire, ten minutes from the coast.
Little Leat
St Just, Penzance, Cornwall
A small site rich in nature with six grass pitches. Family and dog friendly just 15 minutes from the beach.
Oak Valley Camping
Pett, Hastings, East Sussex
Family friendly campsite surrounded by woodland. Within a 15 minute drive of Rye, Hastings and the beach!
Corn Bwch Campsite
St Asaph, Denbighshire
Scenic rural campsite overlooked by Offas Dyke and the Clywdian range. With hot showers, food vans and campfires.
Lepe Meadows Campsite
Blackfield, Hampshire
Family friendly with exciting on-site activities. Bell tents available. Close to Lepe Beach.
Brooklyn Grange Farm
Leek, Staffordshire
Wild camping set in a stunning location looking over the Peak District and fishing pools. Farm shop onsite.
Acklam Farm Stays
Acklam, Malton, North Yorkshire
Cosy and family friendly shepherd's hut and pod in peaceful countryside. Guests can buy a hand delivered breakfast!
Plumptons Farm Creek Campsite
Colchester, Essex
Small adult only campsite in a remote and peaceful location while still just 20 minutes from Colchester.
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.
Fotheringhay Castle Farm Site
Fotheringhay, Northamptonshire
Almost wild, dog friendly camping on the River Nene. Kayaking, wild swimming and a pub nearby.
The Glamping Orchard
Longney, Gloucestershire
Glamping in the Cotswolds A 1950s caravan with rooftop garden as seen on Amazing Spaces, and a charming bell tent.
Aarons Campsite
Cragg Vale, Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire
A back-to-basics, family friendly campsite based in the Yorkshire countryside. Dog friendly with campfires.
