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!
426 back to basics campsites
South Town Camping
Loxhore, Barnstaple, Devon
Peaceful eco campsite set on a family farm on the National Trust's Arlington Court estate, close to Exmoor.
4.85 /5
Cerenety Eco Campsite
Upton, Bude, Cornwall
Serene eco camping set in seven acres of sprawling fields, just a short stroll from Bude's seaside.
4.34 /5
Salisbury Campsite at Bake Farm
Salisbury, Wiltshire
Peace and tranquillity. Plenty of space. A warm welcome. Countryside yet close to Salisbury. Stonehenge nearby.
4.68 /5
Prospect House Farm Campsite
Suffiled, Scarborough, North Yorkshire
A small and peaceful site offering countryside views, ten minutes to the seaside town of Scarborough.
4.79 /5
Ffynnonddewi Camping
Solva, Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire
Tranquil, back-to-basics site on the St David's Peninsula just 15 minutes from Newgale beach.
4.89 /5
South Dean Camping
Barnstaple, Devon
Panoramic views of the sea and countryside from grass camping pitches for tents and campervans. Located on Exmoor.
4.81 /5
Glassenbury Camping
Cranbrook, Kent
Off-grid eco camping and glamping with campfires. Enjoy fantastic views and sunsets in the High Weald AONB.
Highly rated
Heronsdale Manor Farm Campsite
Waldron, Heathfield, East Sussex
Back to nature family camping and touring in the Sussex countryside. Dog friendly and campfires allowed.
4.85 /5
Bush Farm Wild Camping
Saltash, Cornwall
Almost wild camping with campfires on a 200 acre farm. Easy access to Plymouth and suitable for tents and tourers.
4.76 /5
Bramble Meadow
South Devon, Newton Abbot, Devon
Small peaceful eco site by Dartmoor National Park, within 30 minutes of Totnes, Ashburton and the coast.
4.76 /5
Eco Escape Campsite
Blackbridge, Milford Haven, Pembrokeshire
A relaxed, dog-friendly, off grid, family-run farm campsite in the beautiful Pembrokeshire countryside.
4.84 /5
Yew Tree Farm
Stretton, Alfreton, Derbyshire
A back to basics tent camping site in pretty countryside with campfires welcome, 15 mins drive from the Peaks.
4.73 /5
Dunwell Farm
Ivybridge, Plymouth, Devon
Back to basics and dog friendly camping and glamping set just outside of Dartmoor. 20 minutes to the beach!
7 Ducks Touring Caravan and Campsite
Walpole Highway, Wisbech, Norfolk
Peaceful caravan and camping site in the Norfolk countryside. 25 minutes from Sandringham Estate. Dog friendly.
Highly rated
Fotheringhay Castle Farm Site
Fotheringhay, Northamptonshire
(Almost) wild camping and glamping on the River Nene. Kayaking, wild swimming and a pub nearby.
4.75 /5
Bolam Lake Camping Paddock
Newcastle Upon Tyne, Northumberland
Peaceful family and dog friendly wild camping at a pop-up site opposite the beautiful Bolam Lake Country Park.
4.91 /5
Nige's Camping
Fordingbridge, Hampshire
Small and peaceful, family-run site near Fordingbridge, five minutes from the New Forest. Family and dog friendly!
4.6 /5
Wildflower Wood at Beersheba Farm
St Ives, Cornwall
Fantastic woodland glamping near St Ives Bay and top beaches. Cosy, comfortable Landpods with private facilities.
5 /5
Wolf Meadows Farm
High Bickington, Umberleigh, Devon
Wild riverside, woodland camping and pods by Devon's River Taw. Just 40 mins' drive from Dartmoor and beaches.
4.29 /5
Ling's Meadow
Hepworth, Diss, Suffolk
Relaxing camping and glamping in soft meadow grass, surrounded by bird song and stargazing in rural Suffolk.
4.97 /5
Mulino Pods
Kniveton, Derbyshire
Three private glamping pods, just outside of the Peaks, with fantastic valley views and campfires. Dog friendly.
4.89 /5
Sugar Park Campsite
Beesands, Kingsbridge, Devon
A small and family-friendly back-to-basics site with outstanding sea views across Start Bay. 5 mins from a beach.
4.72 /5
The Orchard at Fen End Farm
Cottenham, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
Small, family friendly eco site with tent camping and glamping in a yurt, tipi or bell tents with campfires.
4.95 /5
Into the Sticks
Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire
A secluded private nature reserve for camping and glamping near the Pembrokeshire Coast and Preseli Hills.
4.98 /5
Lodgehill Campsite
Banff, Aberdeenshire
Tranquil and back to basics pop up camping site with countryside views and ten minutes to the beach. Dogs welcome.
4.57 /5
Aldridge Hill Campsite
Brockenhurst, Hampshire
Back to basics site in the New Forest, five minutes to Brockenhurst. Streamside location with visiting wildlife!
Little Harford
Tedburn St Mary, Exeter, Devon
Back-to-basics woodland camping with a river running through the site, 15 minutes from Dartmoor National Park.
4.85 /5
Hook Farm Campsite
West Hoathly, West Sussex
A family-friendly back to basics campsite ideal for weekend getaways in the beautiful Sussex countryside.
4.83 /5
Lower Penderleath Farm Campsite
St Ives, Cornwall
A quiet, family friendly site with campfires for exploring West Cornwall, near to St Ives and Penzance.
4.55 /5
Tree Tops and Train Tracks
Nannerch, Flintshire
Traditional camping and tree tents in an ancient woodland, nestled in the valley of the Clwydian Range.
4.97 /5
