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!
420 back to basics campsites
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Crowlas, Cornwall
Arch Lane Camping is a laid back farm Campsite in beautiful West Cornwall.
Bude, Cornwall
Casual camping on grass pitches for tents and motorhomes with direct access to Bude town and incredible beaches.
Hayle, Cornwall
Beach camping right by St Ives Bay, with a surfing school and easy access to the South West Coast Path.
St Agnes, Isles Of Scilly, Cornwall
At the very edge of England, on the tiny island of St Agnes, enjoy great views right by the beach.
Climping, Littlehampton, West Sussex
Small and peaceful site with a selection of yurts and bell tents, a half a mile to Climping beach.
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Bonnybridge, Stirling and Forth Valley
Back-to-basics camping and luxury bell tents near Falkirk and Stirling, plus the Falkirk Wheel. Pet friendly.
Kingsbridge, Devon
Small, peaceful, family-friendly field site on a working farm with breathtaking views. One mile from the beach.
Kingsbridge, Devon
Small, family owned and rustic site with basic facilities, close to the superb beach at Bantham.
Kings Stag, Sturminster Newton, Dorset
An almost wild campsite for tents in the heart of The Blackmore Vale set on a working family farm. Dog friendly.
Newquay, Cornwall
Small, family and dog friendly campsite just a 15 minute drive to the popular beaches of Newquay!
Clunderwen, Pembrokeshire
Back to basics camping and touring CS with campfires and views of the Preseli Hills. Dog friendly too.
Goodwick, Pembrokeshire
Off-grid campsite with views of the Preseli Hills. A 20 minute walk to the coast, five minutes to Fishguard.
Norton Disney, Lincoln, Lincolnshire
Peaceful family and dog friendly camping in rural Lincolnshire, with local woodland walks and cycle routes.
Llandudno, Rhos-on-Sea, Colwyn Bay, Conwy
Dog-friendly camping and touring on a working farm by the sea, within easy reach of Anglesey and Snowdonia.
Sidestrand, Cromer, Norfolk
Back to basics camping 10 minutes from Overstrand beach and 3 miles from Cromer and its pier.
Temple Bridge, Bristol, Wiltshire
Secluded, off-grid campsite 30 minutes from Bristol and Bath and ten minutes from the Mendip Hills.
Pett, Hasting, East Sussex
Back to basics campsite in the High Weald AONB, stunning countryside views, 15 minute walk to the beach.
Barmouth, Gwynedd
Superb outdoor adventures and water sports on the doorstep in Snowdonia from a small site in Cardigan Bay.
Dunphail, Forres, Highlands
Secluded woodland camping, bell tents and shepherd's huts in the heart of the Findhorn Valley.
Twechar, Glasgow and the Clyde Valley
Situated between Glasgow and Stirling, a dog friendly, back-to-basics site with proper camp fires.
