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!
345 back to basics campsites
Graig Wen
Dolgellau, Gwynedd
25 reviews
100%
would recommend
Small and tranquil Snowdonia glamping and camping site with direct access to the Mawddach Estuary and cycle trail.
Pitches: 2 x Non Electric Grass Pitches (Orchard), 15 x Lower Tent Camping Fields
Padstow Campsite
Padstow, Cornwall
35 reviews
97%
would recommend
Back to basics campsite with stunning estuary views, within a ten minute walk of Padstow Harbour. Dog friendly.
Pitches: 15 x Non Electric Grass Tent Pitches, 3 x Non Electric Grass Motorhome Pitches
Red Squirrel Campsite
Glencoe, Highlands
125 reviews
98%
would recommend
Beautifully rugged campsite surrounded by mountain views, with the River Coe flowing past.
100 x Non Electric Wild Pitches
The Camping Field
Bodmin, Cornwall
54 reviews
96%
would recommend
Spacious grass pitches in the Cornish countryside. Close to Bodmin, just ten minutes from the Eden Project.
Pitches: 35 x Non Electric Grass Pitches, 18 x Electric Grass Pitches
Holmescales Campsite
Old Hutton, Kendal, Cumbria
74 reviews
96%
would recommend
A small site at the gateway to the Lake District with Dales close by. Onsite archery, quad biking and axe throwing.
30 x Non Electric Grass Pitches
10m x 10m
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Etherley Farm
Ockley, Dorking, Surrey
30 reviews
93%
would recommend
Back to basics camping, allowing campfires. In the Surrey Hills, with a small farm shop offering onsite produce!
50 x Non Electric Grass Pitches
Fontmills Farm Campsite
Hellingly, East Sussex
26 reviews
100%
would recommend
Friendly, family run farm campsite with tent and hardstanding pitches, plus glamping - nearby the Cuckoo Trail.
Pitches: 4 x Electric Hardstanding Pitches, 35 x Non Electric Grass Pitches
Cove Camping
Kingsbridge, Devon
37 reviews
100%
would recommend
Summer, eco campsite with sea and cove views. Five minute walk to the beach, and a ten minute drive to Salcombe.
45 x Non Electric Grass Pitches
10m x 10m
Lower Penderleath Farm Campsite
St Ives, Cornwall
16 reviews
100%
would recommend
A quiet, family friendly site with campfires for exploring West Cornwall. Ten minutes from St Ives.
60 x Non Electric Grass Pitches
7m x 5m
Shire Camping
Oxhill, Warwick, Warwickshire
19 reviews
95%
would recommend
A peaceful rural Cotswold site within 30 mins of Warwick and Shakespeare's Stratford. Family run and dog friendly.
Pitches: 38 x Non Electric Grass Tent Pitches, 3 x Bell Tents (Dog Friendly)
Cefn Coed
Penmaenpool, Gwynedd
107 reviews
98%
would recommend
Peaceful and back to basics woodland camping for tents and campervans. Set in the heart of Snowdonia National Park.
Pitches: 30 x Non Electric Grass Pitches, 9 x Non Electric Wooded Campervan Pitches
Wardley Hill Campsite
Kirby Cane, Bungay, Norfolk
27 reviews
96%
would recommend
Relaxed car-free camping with fires and stunning glamping near the Norfolk Broads and Suffolk Coast. Dog friendly.
Pitches: 14 x Non Electric Grass Tent Pitches, 4 x Non Electric Grass Campervan Pitches
Camping at Tomkins Farm
North Chailey, East Sussex
33 reviews
91%
would recommend
Surrounded by lovely walks through the Sussex countryside. Meet the sheep, alpacas and camels!
37 x Non Electric Grass Pitches
12m x 12m
Ocknell Campsite
Fritham, Hampshire
56 reviews
95%
would recommend
Back to basics camping and touring in the New Forest. Surrounded by free roaming wildlife and walking trails.
Pitches: 165 x Non Electric Grass Pitches, 23 x Non Electric Hardstanding Pitches
Venus Campsite
Baldersby, Thirsk, North Yorkshire
35 reviews
100%
would recommend
An adult only, peaceful and back to basics site. Close to the A1 and within 15 minutes of Ripon and Thirsk.
Pitches: 6 x Non Electric Grass Pitches, 5 x Fully Serviced Hardstanding Pitches
Silver View Campsite
Combe Martin, Devon
44 reviews
98%
would recommend
Pop-up campsite with stunning coastal and countryside views in Exmoor National Park, five minutes from the beach.
Pitches: 40 x Non Electric Grass Pitches, 10 x Non Electric Grass Touring Pitches
Westerby Farm Camping and Glamping
Outwell, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
60 reviews
98%
would recommend
Family friendly glamping site with a fishing lake. A beautiful setting to explore Cambridgeshire and Norfolk.
Pitches: Carousel Yurt with Optional Hot Tub (Dog Friendly), The Old Stables Glamping Cabin with Optional Hot Tub (Dog Friendly)
White House Farm Campsite
Tideswell, Buxton, Derbyshire
56 reviews
96%
would recommend
Peaceful back to basics site in the heart of the Peak District National Park. Families and dogs welcome!
50 x Non Electric Grass Pitches
Puddlemire
Kirkby Lonsdale, Cumbria
11 reviews
100%
would recommend
Rural camping and bell tent site, some with private facilities. By a stream, ten minutes to Kirkby Lonsdale.
Pitches: 13 x Hobby Wood Non Electric Grass Pitches, 6 x By the Beck Non Electric Grass Pitches (Private Facilities)
Locksters Pool Camping
Clifford, Hereford, Herefordshire
62 reviews
98%
would recommend
Campsite by the River Wye with wild swimming and a canoe/SUP launch. Just ten minutes from the Brecon Beacons.
Pitches: 42 x Non Electric Grass Pitches, 4 x Non Electric Grass Pitches (Couples Only)
