Back to basics campsites
331 back to basics campsites
Low Hollows
Keswick, Cumbria
85 reviews
91%
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
Ffosygrafel Isaf Camping
Borth, Ceredigion
27 reviews
100%
would recommend
Eco camping and glamping site surrounded by newly planted woodland. Close to the coast, 15 minutes to Aberystwyth!
Pitches: 8 x Non Electric Grass Tent Pitches, 3 x Non Electric Hardstanding Campervan Pitches
Muddycreek Campsite
Milford on Sea, Hampshire
15 reviews
93%
would recommend
A relaxed site with good old fashioned campfire camping in the New Forest, perfect for a family getaway
50 x Non Electric Grass Pitches
Damside Campsite
Buxton, Derbyshire
20 reviews
95%
would recommend
Peaceful, back to basics campsite in the Peak District, surrounded by walking routes. Within 15 minutes of Buxton!
50 x Non Electric Grass Pitches
10m x 10m
Cockin Farm Campsite
Kendal, Cumbria
25 reviews
92%
would recommend
Rural, family-run farm with camping and glamping. In the Lake District, 15 minutes from Kendal. Open year round!
Pitches: 16 x Non Electric Grass Tent Pitches, 7 x Non Electric Grass Campervan Pitches
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Waggoners Campsite
Farnham, Surrey
36 reviews
97%
would recommend
Enjoy large, family friendly grass pitches in picturesque woodlands alongside the North Downs Way.
50 x Non Electric Grass Pitches
Stud Farm
Telscombe, Lewes, East Sussex
Opens 5 March
48 reviews
98%
would recommend
Peaceful back to basics camping, just off the South Downs Way and a 20-30 minute walk to the beach.
25 x Non Electric Grass Pitches
6m x 7m
Boscoppa Farm Glamping and Camping
St Austell, Cornwall
Opens 1 April
15 reviews
100%
would recommend
Family friendly camping and glamping with sea views. Within ten minutes of the Eden Project and St Austell!
Pitches: 5 x Non Electric Grass Pitches, 4 x Bell Tents (Dog Friendly)
Cae Ddel Country Camping
Criccieth, Gwynedd
18 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, 6 x Non Electric Grass Tent Pitches
Stablefell Campsite
Raydale, Marsett, North Yorkshire
Opens 22 April
66 reviews
100%
would recommend
Peaceful site for tents and optional tipis in the Yorkshire Dales with panoramic views, close to Lake Semerwater.
Pitches: 25 x Non Electric Grass Pitches, 7 x Large Non-Electric Grass Pitches
Little Oak Camping
Retford, Nottinghamshire
34 reviews
97%
would recommend
A tranqil and secluded family-friendly campsite on the outskirts of the market town of Retford, Nottinghamshire.
Pitches: 9 x Non Electric Grass Pitches, 8 x Non Electric Grass Pitches (Annexe Field)
Cosy Camping Suffolk
Bucklesham, Ipswich, Suffolk
12 reviews
92%
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
Tree Tops and Train Tracks
Nannerch, Flintshire
Opens 3 April
25 reviews
100%
would recommend
Traditional camping and tree tents in an ancient woodland, nestled in the valley of the Clwydian Range.
Pitches: Small Non Electric Grass Pitch, 2 x Medium Non Electric Grass Pitches
Drymen Camping
Drymen, Stirling and Forth Valley
Opens 13 March
12 reviews
100%
would recommend
Camping and pods along the West Highland Way and National Cycle Route 7. A 15 minute drive from Loch Lomond!
Pitches: 6 x Large Non Electric Grass Pitches, 24 x Small Non Electric Grass Tent Pitches
The Otter Channel
Peasmarsh, East Sussex
23 reviews
91%
would recommend
Peaceful campsite with bucket showers on the banks of the River Rother, ten minutes from Rye. Dog friendly.
15 x Non Electric Grass Tent Pitches
5m x 5m
Glassenbury Camping
Cranbrook, Kent
Opens 21 May
22 reviews
100%
would recommend
Off-grid eco camping and glamping with campfires. Enjoy fantastic views and sunsets in the High Weald AONB.
Pitches: 30 x Large Non Electric Grass Pitches, 3 x Bell Tents (Dog Friendly)
Bolam Lake Camping Paddock
Newcastle Upon Tyne, Northumberland
40 reviews
98%
would recommend
Peaceful family and dog friendly wild camping at a pop-up site opposite the beautiful Bolam Lake Country Park.
12 x Non Electric Grass Pitches
Barn Park Campsite
Woolacombe, Devon
16 reviews
100%
would recommend
Summer campsite on a working dairy farm with panoramic countryside views. Five minute drive to Woolacombe Beach!
15 x Non Electric Grass Pitches
Gyrn Ddu Campsite
Caernarfon, Gwynedd
18 reviews
100%
would recommend
Small, adult only site with sea views and campfires allowed. On the Llŷn Peninsula with a footpath to the beach!
Pitches: 2 x Non Electric Sheltered Grass Tent Pitches, 12 x Non Electric Sea View Grass Tent Pitches
Yew Tree Farm
Stretton, Alfreton, Derbyshire
89 reviews
100%
would recommend
Countryside, back to basics tent camping site with campfires welcome. A 30 minute drive from the Peak District.
10 x Grass Tent Pitches