66 back to basics campsites in South East England
Glassenbury Camping
Cranbrook, Kent
4.67 /5
3 reviews
100%
would recommend
Off-grid eco camping and glamping with campfires. Enjoy fantastic views and sunsets in the High Weald AONB.
Hook Farm Campsite
West Hoathly, West Sussex
4.83 /5
46 reviews
96%
would recommend
A family-friendly back to basics campsite ideal for weekend getaways in the beautiful Sussex countryside.
Aldridge Hill Campsite
Brockenhurst, Hampshire
4.71 /5
11 reviews
100%
would recommend
Back to basics site in the New Forest, five minutes to Brockenhurst. Streamside location with visiting wildlife!
Denny Wood Campsite
Lyndhurst, Hampshire
4.95 /5
8 reviews
100%
would recommend
Peaceful, almost wild camping in a secluded spot in the New Forest. Spot free-roaming wild animals onsite!
The Otter Channel
Peasmarsh, East Sussex
4.54 /5
14 reviews
79%
would recommend
Peaceful campsite with bucket showers on the banks of the River Rother, ten minutes from Rye. Dog friendly.
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Westover Smarden
Ashford, Kent
4.94 /5
7 reviews
100%
would recommend
Peaceful adult only campsite with back to basics facilities. Set on a working farm in the rural Kent countryside.
Fox Wood Camping
Patching, West Sussex
4.71 /5
21 reviews
95%
would recommend
Woodland camping in a stunning oak forest, perfect for family groups.
Longbeech Campsite
Fritham, Hampshire
4.58 /5
10 reviews
100%
would recommend
Peaceful and tranquil back to basics campsite in the New Forest surrounded by ancient beechwood. For adults only.
Wild Boar Wood Campsite
Horsted Keynes, West Sussex
4.84 /5
11 reviews
91%
would recommend
Off-grid wild glamping in the forest with beautifully furnished bell tents, bucket showers and campfires.
Campfire Weekends
Eridge Green, Crowborough, East Sussex
4.92 /5
13 reviews
100%
would recommend
Secluded, peaceful and back-to-basics tent camping at weekends only for over 21s in an AONB. Campfires welcome.
Netherfield Place Farm Camping
Netherfield, East Sussex
4.56 /5
9 reviews
100%
would recommend
Rural farm with tents and campervan pitches in the High Weald AONB, near Hastings and Normans Bay. Bell tents too!
Wayfaring Farm Camping
Filching, Polegate, East Sussex
4.81 /5
14 reviews
100%
would recommend
Off grid wild camping and glamping site for nature lovers, situated within the South Downs National Park.
Silverstone Camping at Buzzard Holt Hosting
Chackmore, Buckinghamshire
Tent campsite set ten minutes from Silverstone Circuit. A mini onsite farm shop, just a five minute walk to a pub!
Hastings 1066
Telham, Battle, East Sussex
4.65 /5
8 reviews
100%
would recommend
A back-to-basics, adult only camping and bell tent site between Hastings and Battle, 15 minutes from the beach.
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Chanctonbury View Camping at Gallops Farm
Findon, Worthing, West Sussex
A tranquil family friendly site in the South Downs - walking distance from pubs and South Downs Way.
Night Pastures
Fernhurst, Haslemere, West Sussex
A truly beautiful, high quality sustainable natural retreat in the heart of the South Downs National Park.
Harry's Field
Frogham, Fordingbridge, Hampshire
Tranquil pop-up campsite in the New Forest with bell tent glamping, run by campers for campers. Campfires allowed.
Badgells Wood Camping
Harvel, Meopham, Kent
Secluded off-grid woodland camping and bell tents in the Kent Downs AONB with bushcraft activities onsite.
Experience Sussex at Wimbles Farm
Horam, Heathfield, East Sussex
Small and quiet camping and glamping, with private campfire pitches in secluded corners. Pitches have own toilets!
Wyld Wood Campsite
Newick, Lewes, East Sussex
Natural wild pitches or furnished yurts in a beautiful 13-acre woodland, with campfires and hot showers.