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!
438 back to basics campsites
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Stonechat Meadow
Winkleigh, Devon
Tranquil all year round touring and glamping site, surrounded by nature and near Dartmoor and the Tarka Trail.
Nantgwyn Camping
Llanarth, Ceredigion
Small camping site, just three miles from the stunning Ceredigion coast and 17 miles from the Cambrian mountains.
Ashton Hill Farm Campsite
Ashton, Helston, Cornwall
Cornish camping on a friendly working farm with tent pitches and only three miles from Praa Sands and Porthleven.
Chyan Farm
Falmouth, Cornwall
A unique and tranquil eco-camping location with compost loos and solar showers.
Colliford Lake Park Campsite
St Neot, Liskeard, Cornwall
With exclusive views across Colliford Lake immerse yourself in nature and experience wild camping on Bodmin Moor.
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Sconner Down
Polbathic, Torpoint, Cornwall
A tranquil campsite set amongst woodland on a Christmas tree farm. Great for woodland pitches and making dens!
St Martin's Campsite
St Martin's, Isles Of Scilly, Cornwall
Five sheltered fields ideally placed by a white sandy beach on the shores of idyllic St Martin, the Scilly Isles.
Farley Meadows Certificated Site
Matlock, Derbyshire
Welcoming site with wonderful views and excellent surrounding walks to Bakewell and Chatsworth House.
The Daggles
Leigh, Sherborne, Dorset
Simple, off-grid family camping with flushing loos and hot showers. Situated on a dairy farm in Dorset.
Philpin Farm Campsite
Ingleton, North Yorkshire
Stunning small, family run farm in the Yorkshire Dales. Set on a hill, minutes from the Yorkshire Three Peaks!
Moretonhampstead Sports and Community Centre
Moretonhampstead, Devon
A back to basics base on Dartmoor with fabulous views, great walks and tennis courts. Family friendly.
Passaford Meadow Campsite
Hatherleigh, Devon
Chooose your own pitch at this peaceful, rural off grid campsite a short walk from Hatherleigh town centre.
Cromer Camping
Cromer, Norfolk
Go back to basics with the only campsite based in the heart of Cromer, open for August only.
Oakfield Farm Campsite
Hailsham, East Sussex
Back to basics camping with campfires, set just 10 minutes from the South Downs, on a family friendly site.
Ouse Meadow Campsite
Lewes, East Sussex
Idyllic back-to-basics camping on the riverbank, opposite the Bluebell Railway in Sussex. Campfires allowed.
Brandy Brook Caravan and Camping Site
Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire
A well-sheltered site situated in a pleasantly wooded valley, just a few miles from St Davids and its beaches.
Field 51 Campsite
St Albans, Hertfordshire
A spacious tent-only campsite site with activities such as archery and axe throwing, ten minutes from St Albans.
Black Mountain Caravan and Camping Site
Llangadog, Carmarthenshire
Back to basics tent camping in the Brecon Beacons, right by a red kite feeding station. Groups welcome.
Dolgoch Hostel
Tregaron, Ceredigion
Traditional tent only camping in a remote and stunning position in the Cambrian Mountains.
Glandwr Farm
Llanelli, Carmarthenshire
Glamping in the Welsh countryside. Escape from it all at a small site - free from stress.
