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!
420 back to basics campsites
Bighton, Alresford, Hampshire
4.92 /5
10 reviews
100%
would recommend
Peaceful adult only camping and glamping in rural Hampshire. Near to the Watercress Line and Winchester.
Kirby Cane, Bungay, Norfolk
4.9 /5
27 reviews
96%
would recommend
Relaxed car-free camping with fires and stunning glamping near the Norfolk Broads and Suffolk Coast. Dog friendly.
Breage, Helston, Cornwall
4.87 /5
21 reviews
100%
would recommend
Small family friendly campsite with private fire pits and great sea views. Five minutes to Praa Sands Beach!
Hunscote, Wellesbourne, Warwickshire
4.98 /5
23 reviews
96%
would recommend
Peaceful site with camping, yurts, bell tents and a shepherd's hut. Just 15 minutes from Stratford-upon-Avon!
Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire
4.61 /5
80 reviews
95%
would recommend
Friendly camping and glamping site situated at the edge of the Cotswolds. Wild, idyllic and peaceful.
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North Chailey, East Sussex
4.62 /5
25 reviews
78%
would recommend
Back-to-nature camping and bell tents by the South Downs, surrounded by woodland. Onsite yoga, gong baths and more!
East Stoke, Wareham, Dorset
4.8 /5
91 reviews
93%
would recommend
Family camping with campfires on a wildflower meadow, near Bovington Tank Museum, Monkey World and Lulworth.
Clifford, Hereford, Herefordshire
4.7 /5
48 reviews
96%
would recommend
Campsite by the River Wye with wild swimming and a canoe/SUP launch. Just 10 minutes from the Brecon Beacons.
Hellingly, East Sussex
4.92 /5
17 reviews
100%
would recommend
Friendly, family run farm campsite with tent and campervan pitches, plus glamping - nearby the Cuckoo Trail.
Denbury, Devon
4.79 /5
35 reviews
100%
would recommend
Woodland, wild-style camping with private pitches and fire pits, ten minutes from Dartmoor. Dogs welcome!
Bugle, St Austell, Cornwall
4.87 /5
11 reviews
100%
would recommend
Eco-friendly site nestled in the peaceful countryside in the heart of Cornwall. Ten minutes to the Eden Project.
Old Hutton, Kendal, Cumbria
4.66 /5
62 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.
Ammanford, Carmarthenshire
4.85 /5
16 reviews
100%
would recommend
Peaceful camping, touring and glamping set on the edge of the Brecon Beacons National Park. Onsite fishing lake.
Exbury, Hampshire
4.67 /5
75 reviews
96%
would recommend
Enjoy stunning views of the Solent at this back-to-basics family campsite, located just 150 yards from Lepe Beach.
Oxhill, Warwick, Warwickshire
4.78 /5
25 reviews
96%
would recommend
A peaceful rural Cotswold site within 30 mins of Warwick and Shakespeare's Stratford. Family run and dog friendly.
Shaftesbury, Dorset
4.91 /5
46 reviews
93%
would recommend
Back to basics camping set in very picturesque countryside beside Shaftesbury. Campfires and pets welcome.
Ockley, Dorking, Surrey
4.84 /5
31 reviews
97%
would recommend
Back to basics camping allowing campfires, with a lovely well-stocked farm shop, nestled away in the Surrey Hills.
Chivelstone, Kingsbridge, Devon
4.63 /5
45 reviews
89%
would recommend
Tranquil and eco-conscious back-to-basics campsite, within easy reach of beaches at Salcombe and Beesands.
South Milton, Kingsbridge, Devon
4.78 /5
39 reviews
97%
would recommend
A hidden gem, just a short stroll to the beautiful South Milton Sands beach. Fires welcome and pub nearby.
Damerham, Fordingbridge, Hampshire
4.65 /5
24 reviews
96%
would recommend
A quiet and rural family-run farm campsite. Family friendly with onsite weekend catering and bar. Firepits allowed.
