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!
351 back to basics campsites
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!
Pitches: 22 x Non Electric Woodland Tent Pitches , 2 x Non Electric Gravel Campervan Pitches
Camp Cynrig Glamping Village
Brecon, Powys
11 reviews
100%
would recommend
Family friendly glamping with private facilities and BBQs. Ten minutes to Brecon with a river for wild swimming!
Pitches: Boutique Bell Tent, Large Bell Tent
Monarch's Way Campsite
Trent, Sherborne, Dorset
10 reviews
100%
would recommend
Almost wild camping in a small orchard on the Monarch's Way. Set in a scenic village, ten minutes from Sherborne.
Pitches: 31 x Non Electric Grass Tent Pitches, Non Electric Grass Touring Pitch
Campfire Weekends
Eridge Green, Crowborough, East Sussex
Opens 22 May
12 reviews
100%
would recommend
Secluded, peaceful and back-to-basics tent camping at weekends only for over 21s in an AONB. Campfires welcome.
5 x Non Electric Grass Pitches
Salhouse Broad
Salhouse, Norfolk
12 reviews
92%
would recommend
Back-to-basics camping near the water on the Norfolk Broads, where you can canoe and enjoy getting back to nature.
Pitches: 21 x Non Electric Grass Tent Pitches, Camping Pod (Dog friendly)
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Meadowbeck Shepherd's Huts
Fylingdales, Whitby, North Yorkshire
6 reviews
100%
would recommend
Charming shepherd's huts on a ten acre smallholding within the North York Moors National Park. Ideal for couples.
Pitches: 2 x Shepherd's Huts, Shepherd's Watch (Dog Friendly)
Drymen Camping
Drymen, Stirling and Forth Valley
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
Hideaway Camping
Broadbury, Devon
7 reviews
100%
would recommend
A pretty, secluded campsite in rural Devon, edging Dartmoor offering unique glamping igloos, an Airstream and more.
Pitches: Airstream Ensuite Caravan, Little Owl Pod
Mulino Lodge - Farm and Retreat
Kniveton, Derbyshire
13 reviews
92%
would recommend
Three private glamping pods, just outside of the Peaks, with fantastic valley views and campfires. Dog friendly.
Pitches: Bluebell Pod (Dog Friendly), Damson Pod (Dog Friendly)
Estuary View Escapes
Millom, Cumbria
39 reviews
100%
would recommend
Small, basic motorhome stop over with panoramic views of the Duddon Estuary. Ten minutes to the Lake District.
5 x Non Electric Hardstanding Pitches
10m x 6m
Swallow Bach
Llangefni, Anglesey
8 reviews
88%
would recommend
Small, quiet, basic dog friendly site in Anglesey. Ten minutes from Traeth Benllech and 30 minutes from Snowdonia.
Pitches: 5 x Fully Serviced Hardstanding and Grass Pitches, 10 x Non Electric Grass Pitches
Forest Glen Holiday Park
Invermoriston, Highlands
11 reviews
100%
would recommend
Touring park for guests 12+ with mountain views by the River Moriston, a short walk to Loch Ness. Dog friendly!
6 x Non Electric Grass And Gravel Pitches
8m x 5m
Warwick Hall
Warwick-on-Eden , Cumbria
A simple site for campervans and motorhomes set by the River Eden at Warwick Hall. Onsite fishing and tennis.
5 x Non Electric Hardstanding Pitches
7m x 6m
Springfield Oaks
Newport, Isle of Wight
A peaceful, dog friendly, touring and glamping site in the heart of the Isle of Wight. 20 minutes to Sandown Beach!
16 x Electric Grass Pitches
7.5m x 7m
South Dean Camping
Barnstaple, Devon
Opens 23 May
32 reviews
97%
would recommend
Panoramic views of the sea and countryside from grass camping pitches for tents and campervans. Located on Exmoor.
Cove Camping
Kingsbridge, Devon
Opens 7 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.
The Big Sky Hideaway
Brothertoft, Boston, Lincolnshire
Opens 4 April
17 reviews
100%
would recommend
Peaceful off-grid meadow camping and unique glamping. Onsite alpacas, games and communal barn with a bar and cafe!
Wilton Farm
South Pool, Devon
Opens 11 July
18 reviews
100%
would recommend
Eight acre, dog friendly campsite situated in beautiful South Devon. Eco friendly site, set near lovely beaches.
Ross Rowing Club and Campsite
Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire
20 reviews
100%
would recommend
Back to basics site along the River Wye with river access for canoe/paddleboarding. Five minutes to Ross-on-Wye.
Lane End Camping
Weare, Axbridge, Somerset
45 reviews
100%
would recommend
Peaceful camping and glamping on a working farm with countryside views, 15 minutes from Cheddar Gorge.
