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!
433 back to basics campsites
South Dean Camping
Barnstaple, Devon
32 reviews
94%
would recommend
Panoramic views of the sea and countryside from grass camping pitches for tents and campervans. Located on Exmoor.
Jubilee Camping
Damerham, Fordingbridge, Hampshire
26 reviews
96%
would recommend
A quiet and rural family-run farm campsite. Family friendly with onsite weekend catering and bar. Firepits allowed.
Barley Fields Camping
Holt, Norfolk
54 reviews
96%
would recommend
Family friendly camping and touring park in rural Norfolk, just ten minutes from the coast.
Etherley Farm
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.
Venus Campsite
Baldersby, Thirsk, North Yorkshire
14 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.
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Lepe Beach Campsite
Exbury, Hampshire
76 reviews
95%
would recommend
Enjoy stunning views of the Solent at this back-to-basics family campsite, located just 150 yards from Lepe Beach.
Bush Farm Wild Camping
Saltash, Cornwall
14 reviews
100%
would recommend
Almost wild camping with campfires on a 200 acre farm. Easy access to Plymouth and suitable for tents and tourers.
Frittenden Orchard
Frittenden, Kent
29 reviews
100%
would recommend
Dog friendly site, pitch up amongst the fruit orchard and enjoy the starry skies. Ten minute walk to a pub!
The Big Sky Hideaway
Brothertoft, Boston, Lincolnshire
14 reviews
100%
would recommend
Peaceful off-grid meadow camping and unique glamping. Onsite alpacas, games and communal barn with a bar and cafe!
Llandyfan Camping
Ammanford, Carmarthenshire
26 reviews
100%
would recommend
Peaceful camping, touring and glamping set on the edge of the Brecon Beacons National Park. Onsite fishing lake.
Atlantic Horizons
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.
Prospect House Farm Campsite
Suffield, Scarborough, North Yorkshire
26 reviews
96%
would recommend
A small and peaceful site offering countryside views, ten minutes to the seaside town of Scarborough.
Dropped Anchor Sea View Camping
Breage, Helston, Cornwall
23 reviews
100%
would recommend
Small family friendly campsite with private fire pits and great sea views. Five minutes to Praa Sands Beach!
Stud Farm
Telscombe, Lewes, East Sussex
61 reviews
97%
would recommend
Peaceful back to basics camping, just off the South Downs Way and a 20-30 minute walk to the beach.
Bush of Ewes
Langholm, Dumfries and Galloway
35 reviews
97%
would recommend
Simple, family friendly site, 45 minutes from Carlisle. Conveniently located on the A7 and dogs welcome.
Crakemoor Campsite
Skipton, North Yorkshire
18 reviews
100%
would recommend
Almost wild Yorkshire Dales campsite. Within 15 minutes of Settle, Malham Cove and Janet's Foss Waterfall.
Canna Farm Campsite
Bugle, St Austell, Cornwall
11 reviews
100%
would recommend
Eco-friendly site nestled in the peaceful countryside in the heart of Cornwall. Ten minutes to the Eden Project.
Wildflower Wood at Beersheba Farm
St Ives, Cornwall
15 reviews
100%
would recommend
Fantastic woodland glamping near St Ives Bay and top beaches. Cosy, comfortable Landpods with private facilities.
Muddycreek Campsite
Milford on Sea, Hampshire
28 reviews
96%
would recommend
A relaxed site with good old fashioned campfire camping in the New Forest, perfect for a family getaway
Walltree House Camping
Brackley, Northamptonshire
46 reviews
91%
would recommend
Countryside camping and bell tent glamping in a charming setting surrounded by nature. Next to Hinton Airfield.
