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!
425 back to basics campsites
Pitch and Hike
Betws-Y-Coed, Conwy
16 reviews
100%
would recommend
Back to basics, peaceful walk-to site in the heart of Snowdonia with walking and mountain biking on your doorstep.
Ty Llewelyn Glamping and Camping
Llanidloes, Powys
6 reviews
100%
would recommend
Peaceful off-grid camping and glamping with private facilities, fire pits and rural views. Family and dog friendly!
Longbeech Campsite
Fritham, Hampshire
10 reviews
100%
would recommend
Peaceful and tranquil back to basics campsite in the New Forest surrounded by ancient beechwood. For adults only.
Fotheringhay Castle Farm Site
Fotheringhay, Northamptonshire
41 reviews
98%
would recommend
Almost wild, dog friendly camping on the River Nene. Kayaking, wild swimming and a pub nearby.
New Green End Farm
Kensworth, Bedfordshire
10 reviews
100%
would recommend
Back to basics campsite on 76 acres of farmland in the Chiltern Hills. Just a ten minute walk from a great pub!
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Fire and Stars Woodland Camping
Newton Burgoland, Leicestershire
Highly ratedWoodland camping in Leicestershire with campfires and a pub a five minute walk away. Great for families and groups!
Lodgehill Campsite
Banff, Aberdeenshire
19 reviews
89%
would recommend
Tranquil and back to basics pop up camping site with countryside views and ten minutes to the beach. Dogs welcome.
Coedfryn Farm Camping Certificated Site
Newport, Pembrokeshire
9 reviews
100%
would recommend
Starlight camping with BBQs and fire pits, hidden in the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park. 10 mins from a beach.
West Holme Glamping
Wareham, Dorset
6 reviews
100%
would recommend
Fully furnished bell tents for families and couples on an equestrian farm. 15 minutes to the Jurassic Coast.
Lane End Camping
Weare, Axbridge, Somerset
37 reviews
100%
would recommend
Peaceful camping and glamping on a working farm with countryside views, 15 minutes from Cheddar Gorge.
Treza Camping
Porthleven, Cornwall
20 reviews
100%
would recommend
A 20 minute walk from the golden sands of Porthleven Beach, back-to-basics family camping.
Jean's Field
Cracoe, Skipton, North Yorkshire
23 reviews
91%
would recommend
Family-run site with spacious pitches and bell tents set in a pretty village in the Dales. Next door to a pub!
Swallow Barn Farm Camping
Rowberrow, Winscombe, Somerset
25 reviews
96%
would recommend
Off-grid, simple farm site with views out to the Bristol Channel, ten minutes to Cheddar Gorge. Dogs welcome!
West Kellow Yurts
Lansallos, Looe, Cornwall
12 reviews
100%
would recommend
Cosy yurts and shepherd's hut with log burners set in a peaceful location. A 15 minute walk from Polperro!
Bolam Lake Camping Paddock
Newcastle Upon Tyne, Northumberland
33 reviews
97%
would recommend
Peaceful family and dog friendly wild camping at a pop-up site opposite the beautiful Bolam Lake Country Park.
Orchard Lodge Camping
Crediton, Devon
6 reviews
100%
would recommend
Back to basics camping in a scenic cider apple orchard, just 30 minutes from Exeter and Dartmoor. Dog friendly.
Higher Culloden Farm
Camelford, Cornwall
Highly ratedFamily-friendly pods and tents on an idyllic hands-on farm, 15 minutes from the coast. Campfires welcome.
Shepherd's Rest
Foulden, Scottish Borders
15 reviews
93%
would recommend
A quiet farm campsite in the Scottish Borders with camping and shepherd's huts, not far from Berwick-upon-Tweed.
Social District
Ulverston, Cumbria
31 reviews
87%
would recommend
Back to basics dog friendly camping nestled on a beautiful part of Lake Windermere with fishing onsite.
Oxcombe Campsite
Horncastle, Lincolnshire
13 reviews
100%
would recommend
Rural campsite in the picturesque Lincolnshire Wolds. Surrounded by parkland, farm buildings, and an old church.
