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!
439 back to basics campsites
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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
Crockey Hill York Caravan Site Certificated Location
York, North Yorkshire
Family and dog friendly touring site set in a peaceful countryside location close to the historic city of York.
Square Moor Farm
Scarborough, North Yorkshire
Small, back to basics camping and touring site set on the edge of the Yorkshire Moors. Dog friendly.
Harmony Wood Naturist Campsite Certificated Site
Longdown, Exeter, Devon
A small, back to basics naturist site on the outskirts of Exeter, for off grid green camping.
Britt Valley Campground
Westbay, Bridport, Dorset
Traditional, spacious campground in the heart of West Bay, a five minute walk to the beach. Dog friendly.
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Cockingford Farm
Newton Abbot, Devon
Back-to-basics touring and camping on Dartmoor, set on a working farm with a river. Ideal for Scout groups.
Yule Tree Farm
Helston, Cornwall
Go back to basics on this rural farm! Bell tents available. Near the Cornish Seal Sanctuary and Swanpool Beach.
Middle Ruckham Campsite
Tiverton, Devon
Secluded camping in wildflower meadows on a natural organic farm, set between Dartmoor and Exmoor National Parks.
Awel Yr Awen
Lampeter, Ceredigion
Peaceful off grid site with private pitches and two bell tents, just 15 minutes from the coast. Campfires welcome.
Prime Farm Camping
Bridport, Dorset
Family friendly off-grid camping in wildflower meadows overlooking Marshwood Vale. 25 minutes from Jurassic Coast!
Gabriels Fishery Certificated Site
Edenbridge, Kent
An ideal site to relax at, offering fishing and lovely wildlife close to Hever Castle and the High Weald.
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.
Shelley Oaks Farm Campsite
Ower, Romsey, Hampshire
Relaxed, spacious, family friendly camping in the New Forest, 'wildish' camping with proper facilities.
Yamp Camp Isfield
Isfield, Uckfield, East Sussex
Traditional campsite with complimentary fire pits in a village setting, 15 minutes from the Bluebell Railway.
Mill Heights Campsite
Calborune, Isle of Wight
Quiet camping and touring site, 20 minutes to the Isle of Wight AONB and beaches. Back to basics and dog friendly!
Porthclais Farm
St Davids, Pembrokeshire
Set adjacent to Porthclais Harbour and the Pembrokeshire Coast's beaches is this back-to-basics spacious site.
Rhosson Campsite
St Davids, Pembrokeshire
The traditional camping experience perfect for those wanting to get away from it all on the Pembrokeshire Coast
Camping at Banks
Brampton, Cumbria
Back to basics camping and shepherd's hut a stones throw from the Hadrian's Wall national trail path.
Hedgerow
Holbeach, Lincolnshire
A rural countryside campsite with just 15 pitches and beautiful sunsets.
The Secret Camp Out
Codford St Mary, Stockton, Wiltshire
Secret and dog friendly pop-up camping weekend in August, with live music and activities. Cranborne Chase AONB.
