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
Coltishall, Horstead, Norfolk
22 reviews
100%
would recommend
Family friendly farmsite set on the banks of a river in the Norfolk Broads, 20 minutes from Norwich.
Fritham, Hampshire
25 reviews
92%
would recommend
Back to basics camping and touring in the New Forest. Surrounded by free roaming wildlife and walking trails.
Chivelstone, Kingsbridge, Devon
43 reviews
90%
would recommend
Tranquil and eco-conscious back-to-basics campsite, within easy reach of beaches at Salcombe and Beesands.
Oxhill, Warwick, Warwickshire
25 reviews
96%
would recommend
A peaceful rural Cotswold site within 30 mins of Warwick and Shakespeare's Stratford. Family run and dog friendly.
Bighton, Alresford, Hampshire
14 reviews
100%
would recommend
Peaceful adult only camping and glamping in rural Hampshire. Near to the Watercress Line and Winchester.
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Campsea Ashe, Woodbridge, Suffolk
53 reviews
98%
would recommend
Peaceful, adult only site near Woodbridge, 20 minutes to the coast. Private fire pits and an onsite honesty shop!
Clifford, Hereford, Herefordshire
51 reviews
94%
would recommend
Campsite by the River Wye with wild swimming and a canoe/SUP launch. Just 10 minutes from the Brecon Beacons.
Damerham, Fordingbridge, Hampshire
28 reviews
96%
would recommend
A quiet and rural family-run farm campsite. Family friendly with onsite weekend catering and bar. Firepits allowed.
Shaftesbury, Dorset
46 reviews
93%
would recommend
Back to basics camping set in very picturesque countryside beside Shaftesbury. Campfires and pets welcome.
Old Hutton, Kendal, Cumbria
63 reviews
94%
would recommend
A small site at the gateway to the Lake District with Dales close by. Onsite archery, quad biking and axe throwing.
Eastcott, Bude, Cornwall
17 reviews
94%
would recommend
Countryside glamping and camping, with a tipi, shepherd's hut, geodomes and more. Close to Bude and beaches.
Ockley, Dorking, Surrey
33 reviews
94%
would recommend
Back to basics camping allowing campfires, with a lovely well-stocked farm shop, nestled away in the Surrey Hills.
East Grinstead, West Sussex
10 reviews
100%
would recommend
Summer pop up campsite with a communal fire pit and sauna for hire. A 15 minute walk to a pub and Standen House.
Frittenden, Kent
26 reviews
100%
would recommend
Dog friendly site, pitch up amongst the fruit orchard and enjoy the starry skies. Ten minute walk to a pub!
St Gennys, Bude, Cornwall
12 reviews
100%
would recommend
Eco family and dog friendly campsite on a 32 acre small holding. Five minutes from the beach, 15 minutes to Bude.
Exbury, Hampshire
72 reviews
96%
would recommend
Enjoy stunning views of the Solent at this back-to-basics family campsite, located just 150 yards from Lepe Beach.
Barnstaple, Devon
30 reviews
93%
would recommend
Panoramic views of the sea and countryside from grass camping pitches for tents and campervans. Located on Exmoor.
Retford, Nottinghamshire
19 reviews
100%
would recommend
A tranqil and secluded family-friendly campsite on the outskirts of the market town of Retford, Nottinghamshire.
Denbury, Devon
35 reviews
100%
would recommend
Woodland, wild-style camping with private pitches and fire pits, ten minutes from Dartmoor. Dogs welcome!
South Milton, Kingsbridge, Devon
39 reviews
97%
would recommend
A hidden gem, just a short stroll to the beautiful South Milton Sands beach. Fires welcome and pub nearby.
