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!
349 back to basics campsites
Locksters Pool Camping
Clifford, Hereford, Herefordshire
55 reviews
95%
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)
Blandred Camping
Acrise, Folkestone, Kent
15 reviews
100%
would recommend
Beautiful back to basic campsite in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. 20 minutes to the Eurotunnel and Dover!
Pitches: 25 x Non Electric Grass Pitches, 15 x Electric Grass Pitches
Camping at Tomkins Farm
North Chailey, East Sussex
44 reviews
89%
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
Venus Campsite
Baldersby, Thirsk, North Yorkshire
Opens 12 June
22 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: 13 x Electric Grass Pitches, 6 x Non Electric Grass Pitches
Longbeech Campsite
Fritham, Hampshire
25 reviews
100%
would recommend
Peaceful and tranquil back to basics campsite in the New Forest surrounded by ancient beechwood. For adults only.
95 x Non Electric Grass Pitches
9m x 9m
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South Devon Camping
South Milton, Kingsbridge, Devon
Opens 10 July
44 reviews
98%
would recommend
A hidden gem, just a short stroll to the beautiful South Milton Sands beach. Fires welcome and pub nearby.
58 x Non Electric Grass Pitches
10m x 10m
Crakemoor Campsite
Skipton, North Yorkshire
Opens 19 June
31 reviews
100%
would recommend
Almost wild Yorkshire Dales campsite. Within 15 minutes of Settle, Malham Cove and Janet's Foss Waterfall.
50 x Non Electric Grass Pitches
5m x 5m
Low Hollows
Keswick, Cumbria
Opens 12 June
67 reviews
93%
would recommend
Off-grid campsite at the foot of Blencathra in the Lake District. Family and dog friendly, ten minutes to Keswick!
50 x Non Electric Grass Pitches
6m x 6m
Wardley Hill Campsite
Kirby Cane, Bungay, Norfolk
26 reviews
96%
would recommend
Relaxed car-free camping with fires and stunning glamping near the Norfolk Broads and Suffolk Coast. Dog friendly.
Pitches: 4 x Non Electric Grass Campervan Pitches, 14 x Non Electric Grass Tent Pitches
Lepe Beach Campsite
Exbury, Hampshire
Opens 12 June
67 reviews
91%
would recommend
Enjoy stunning views of the Solent at this back-to-basics family campsite, located just 150 yards from Lepe Beach.
Pitches: 60 x Non Electric Grass Tent Pitches, 6 x Ready Tents
Aldridge Hill Campsite
Brockenhurst, Hampshire
Opens 27 June
22 reviews
100%
would recommend
Back to basics site in the New Forest, five minutes to Brockenhurst. Streamside location with visiting wildlife!
120 x Non Electric Grass Pitches
9m x 9m
Barley Fields Camping
Holt, Norfolk
70 reviews
97%
would recommend
Family friendly camping and touring park in rural Norfolk, just ten minutes from the coast.
Pitches: 25 x Non Electric Grass Pitches, 5 x Non Electric Grass Touring Pitches
Cosy Camping Suffolk
Bucklesham, Ipswich, Suffolk
16 reviews
94%
would recommend
Tent camping and luxury glamping with private facilities. Within 15 minutes of Ipswich and Felixstowe beaches.
Pitches: 14 x Non Electric Grass Pitches, 4 x Family Glamping Pods
Parknoweth Farm Camping
Botallack, St Just, Cornwall
Opens 3 July
22 reviews
100%
would recommend
Rustic, summer campsite with farm animals, 15 minutes to Land's End. Just ten minutes from the beach!
Pitches: 3 x Sea View Non Electric Grass Pitches, 21 x Non Electric Grass Tent Pitches
Canna Farm Campsite
Bugle, St Austell, Cornwall
10 reviews
100%
would recommend
Eco-friendly site nestled in the peaceful countryside in the heart of Cornwall. Ten minutes to the Eden Project.
Pitches: 10 x Non Electric Grass Pitches, The Foxes Den Bell Tent
Cove Camping
Kingsbridge, Devon
Opens 3 July
21 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
Irfon Valley Pods and Camping
Llangammarch Wells, Builth Wells, Powys
10 reviews
100%
would recommend
Rustic, family camping and glamping site with a small communal games room. Within 15 minutes of Builth Wells.
Pitches: 5 x Non Electric Grass Tent Pitches, 2 x Camping Pods (Dog Friendly)
Bush Farm Wild Camping
Saltash, Cornwall
19 reviews
95%
would recommend
Almost wild camping with campfires on a 200 acre farm. Easy access to Plymouth and suitable for tents and tourers.
50 x Wild Grass Pitches
Cae Ddel Country Camping
Criccieth, Gwynedd
12 reviews
100%
would recommend
Small off-grid site with wilder pitches and glamping. Five minutes to Criccieth Beach and ten minutes to Eryri.
Pitches: Non Electric Wild Woodland Pitch, Bell Tent
Newton Farm Campsite
Pembroke, Pembrokeshire
16 reviews
94%
would recommend
Family and dog friendly camping and touring site with sea views. Five minutes drive from Freshwater West Beach!
Pitches: 15 x Non Electric Grass Tent Pitches, 10 x Non Electric Grass Motorhome Pitches
