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!
424 back to basics campsites
Corn Bwch Campsite
St Asaph, Denbighshire
Scenic rural campsite overlooked by Offas Dyke and the Clywdian range. With hot showers, food vans and campfires.
4.78 /5
Trevena Cross Camping
Helston, Cornwall
Peaceful camping and bell tent pop up site. Five minutes to the beach and ten minutes from Mounts Bay.
4.67 /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!
Jean's Field
Cracoe, Skipton, North Yorkshire
Family-run, traditional site with spacious pitches set in a pretty village in the Dales. Next door to a pub!
4.84 /5
Dolwen Riverside Camping
Denbigh, Denbighshire
Small yet spacious riverside camping. Just 15 minutes from Llyn Brenig and 35 minutes from the beach.
4.7 /5
Park Hill Farm
Hales, Market Drayton, Staffordshire
Back to basics rural camping, with an onsite farm shop and children's activities. Available for exclusive use!
Ocknell Campsite
Fritham, Hampshire
Back to basics camping and touring in the New Forest. Surrounded by free roaming wildlife and walking trails.
4.5 /5
The Batch Campsite
Churchill, Somerset
Almost wild camping pitches for tents with great views atop the Mendips. Dog friendly with fire pits.
4.74 /5
Social District
Ulverston, Cumbria
Back to basics dog friendly camping nestled on a beautiful part of Lake Windermere with fishing onsite.
4.43 /5
Ty Uchaf Farm Glamping
Llanfynydd, Flintshire
Comfortable off-grid glamping pods and tipis nestled on the slopes of Hope Mountain, stunning views and sunsets.
4.96 /5
Holistic Woods Campsite
Sutton Heath , Woodbridge, Suffolk
Off grid, almost wild woodland camping. A hidden gem just ten minutes from Woodbridge town and the coast.
4.54 /5
Ty Llewelyn Glamping and Camping
Llanidloes, Powys
Peaceful off-grid camping and glamping with private facilities, fire pits and rural views. Family and dog friendly!
Highly rated
Oxcombe Campsite
Horncastle, Lincolnshire
Simple rural campsite set in the heart of the Lincolnshire Wolds with countryside and church views. Dog friendly.
4.71 /5
Southover Woods
Dorchester, Dorset
Woodland site with private fire pits and group pitches, 20 minutes to Dorchester and 30 minutes to Durdle Door
Birds and Bees Campsite
Rendham, Saxmundham, Suffolk
Spacious, natural eco-camping in the heart of Suffolk's Alde Valley, with family friendly vibes. Campfires allowed.
4.9 /5
New Court Farm Camping
Batcombe, Dorchester, Dorset
Off-grid camping offering grass pitches with wonderful views. Easy access to walking routes, Dorchester and more.
4.91 /5
Farm and Fell
Sedbergh, Cumbria
A family-friendly farm site with views of Yorkshire Dales and onsite activities. Close to the Dales Way.
4.29 /5
Ser a Mor Camping
Stepaside, Narberth, Pembrokeshire
Set just a mile from the coast (10 mins from Saundersfoot beach) this is a family run site with campfires.
4.46 /5
Cwm Wye Camping
Builth Wells, Powys
Small, off-grid site on a peaceful working sheep farm. Near the River Wye, ten minutes from Builth Wells.
Highly rated
Digs in the Wig Certificated Site
Clarbeston Road, Pembrokeshire
Scenic, off-grid camping and touring with private eco loos and fire pits. Onsite swimming pool for private hire!
Hazel Mount Fellside
Millom, Cumbria
Near wild camping on a peaceful site with views of the Duddon Estuary, at the edge of the Lake District.
4.96 /5
Lee Valley Almost Wild Campsite
Broxbourne, Hertfordshire
Embrace Mother Nature and bivvy out or swing in a hammock. Real camping with campfires just outside London.
4.76 /5
Summit Camping
Monkscross, Callington, Cornwall
Pop-up site by Kit Hill with its country park and outstanding views. Explore the Tamar Valley, Dartmoor and more.
4.6 /5
Polgreen Camping
St Mawgan, Cornwall
Small bell tent campsite in a meadow near to the gorgeous beaches of the North Coast of Cornwall.
Highly rated
Galton Campsite
Dorchester, Dorset
Family run site set in a 20 acre field on an organic farm within easy reach to the Purbeck Heritage coast.
4.69 /5
West Holme Glamping
Wareham, Dorset
Fully furnished bell tents for families and couples on an equestrian farm. 15 minutes to the Jurassic Coast.
Highly rated
Owl Valley Glamping
Bideford, Devon
A beautiful off-grid eco glamping site situated in North Devon. Disconnect and reconnect with nature
4.97 /5
Meadowbeck Shepherd's Huts
Fylingdales, Whitby, North Yorkshire
Charming shepherd's huts on a ten acre smallholding within the North York Moors National Park. Ideal for couples.
Highly rated
Splatt Farm Gardens
Spaxton, Bridgwater, Somerset
Secluded and peaceful meadow camping site with views of rolling Somerset hills. Dogs and campfires welcome.
Highly rated
Great Haywood Canalside Campsite
Great Haywood, Staffordshire
Canalside camping next to the Cannock Chase AONB. Dogs and campfires welcome with a café and farm shop opposite.
4.83 /5
