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!
424 back to basics campsites
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Chilgrove, Chichester, West Sussex
Dog friendly wild camping in the heart of the South Downs National Park, in reach of Chichester and the coast.
Hailsham, East Sussex
Back to basics camping with campfires, set just 10 minutes from the South Downs, on a family friendly site.
Lewes, East Sussex
Idyllic back-to-basics camping on the riverbank, opposite the Bluebell Railway in Sussex. Campfires allowed.
Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire
A well-sheltered site situated in a pleasantly wooded valley, just a few miles from St Davids and its beaches.
St Albans, Hertfordshire
A spacious tent-only campsite site with activities such as archery and axe throwing, ten minutes from St Albans.
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Llangadog, Carmarthenshire
Back to basics tent camping in the Brecon Beacons, right by a red kite feeding station. Groups welcome.
Tregaron, Ceredigion
Traditional tent only camping in a remote and stunning position in the Cambrian Mountains.
Llanelli, Carmarthenshire
Glamping in the Welsh countryside. Escape from it all at a small site - free from stress.
Wigton, Cumbria
Secluded and off-grid woodland camping for tents in the Lake District with a communal firepit and breakfast!
Trusham, Newton Abbot, Devon
Stunning views from wild camping pitches on a working organic farm.
Northchurch, Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire
A back to basics campsite in the Chilterns with lovely views, campfires and BBQs welcome. Family friendly.
Cowden, Edenbridge, Kent
Friendly, calm and tranquil base within the High Weald AONB for tourers only - surrounded by ancient woodland.
Ringmer, Lewes, East Sussex
Members only tent and touring site set just one mile from the South Downs. Pets welcome and campfires allowed.
Clavelshay, North Petherton, Somerset
A peaceful, single pitch site sat in an old cider orchard at the foot of the Quantock Hills for your exclusive use.
Minehead, Somerset
A secluded, hidden valley campsite in the Centre of Exmoor National Park on a 500 acre working farm.
Sparkford, Yeovil, Somerset
Eco, off-grid camping within a private three acre wood, offering five pitches for tents or hammocks. Dog friendly.
Horncastle, Lincolnshire
A small, rural and back to nature tent campsite for max. 9 tents with campfires, by the the Lincolnshire Limewoods.
Barley, Burnley, Lancashire
Back-to-basics tent camping field, located close to Pendle in the Forest of Bowland AONB.
Devils Bridge, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion
A working farm campsite in Devils Bridge, 9 miles from the seaside town of Aberystwyth.
