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!
413 back to basics campsites
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Cotna Eco Retreat
Gorran Churchtown, St Austell, Cornwall
Eco friendly glamping nestled on the peaceful Cornish Roseland Peninsula, ten minutes from beaches.
Willow Springs Campsite
Glyncorrwg, Port Talbot, Neath Port Talbot
A scenic, tranquil campsite, perfectly located to explore South and Mid Wales beside the Afan Forest Park.
Crackington Campsite
Bude, Cornwall
Small, friendly, family run site for tents and tourers. Set close to the beach on the North Cornwall coast.
Sandparks Campsite
Widemouth Bay, Bude, Cornwall
A dog friendly, back to basics campsite with direct access to the beach at Widemouth Bay, Bude.
Trevoll Farm Certificated Site
Newquay, Cornwall
Small, family and dog friendly campsite just a 15 minute drive to the popular beaches of Newquay!
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Chalke Valley Camping
Bowerchalke, Salisbury, Wiltshire
An idyllic bell tent site by the borders of Wiltshire/Dorset with access to the Wiltshire Downs and Cranborne Chase
Crockey Hill York Caravan Site Certificated Location
York, North Yorkshire
Family and dog friendly touring site set in a peaceful countryside location close to the historic city of York.
Wild Camping Wiltshire
Marlborough, Wiltshire
Off-grid almost wild camping with car free pitches. Dark skies site within the North Wessex Downs AONB.
Square Moor Farm
Scarborough, North Yorkshire
Small, back to basics camping and touring site set on the edge of the Yorkshire Moors. Dog friendly.
Britt Valley Campground
Westbay, Bridport, Dorset
Traditional, spacious campground in the heart of West Bay, a five minute walk to the beach. Dog friendly.
Cockingford Farm
Newton Abbot, Devon
Back-to-basics touring and camping on Dartmoor, set on a working farm with a river. Ideal for Scout groups.
The Railway Campsite
Harmans Cross, Swanage, Dorset
Back-to-basics, family friendly tent and tourer camping located next to the Swanage steam trains Railway.
Yule Tree Farm
Helston, Cornwall
Go back to basics on this rural farm! Bell tents available. Close to Flambard's Theme Park and Swanpool Beach.
Middle Ruckham Campsite
Tiverton, Devon
Secluded camping in wildflower meadows on a natural organic farm, set between Dartmoor and Exmoor National Parks.
Awel Yr Awen
Lampeter, Ceredigion
Peaceful off grid site with private pitches and two bell tents, just 15 minutes from the coast. Campfires welcome.
Gabriels Fishery Certificated Site
Edenbridge, Kent
An ideal site to relax at, offering fishing and lovely wildlife close to Hever Castle and the High Weald.
Woodpecker Camping Field
Climping, Littlehampton, West Sussex
Family friendly, back-to-basics, tent, motorhome, touring caravan site with electric grass pitches. Dogs welcome.
Shelley Oaks Farm Campsite
Ower, Romsey, Hampshire
Relaxed, spacious, family friendly camping in the New Forest, 'wildish' camping with proper facilities.
West Field Farm Camping
Long Riston, Hull, East Yorkshire
A small, adult only tent campsite. Set on a small holding with fresh produce and a communal fire pit available.
Yamp Camp Isfield
Isfield, Uckfield, East Sussex
Traditional campsite with complimentary fire pits in a village setting, 15 minutes from the Bluebell Railway.
