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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Sconner Down
Polbathic, Torpoint, Cornwall
A tranquil campsite set amongst woodland on a Christmas tree farm. Great for woodland pitches and making dens!
St Martin's Campsite
St Martin's, Isles Of Scilly, Cornwall
Five sheltered fields ideally placed by a white sandy beach on the shores of idyllic St Martin, the Scilly Isles.
Farley Meadows Certificated Site
Matlock, Derbyshire
Welcoming site with wonderful views and excellent surrounding walks to Bakewell and Chatsworth House.
The Daggles
Leigh, Sherborne, Dorset
Simple, off-grid family camping with flushing loos and hot showers. Situated on a dairy farm in Dorset.
Cragg Hill Farm
Settle, North Yorkshire
Back-to-basics tent camping in the peaceful Yorkshire Dales, in reach of Pen-y-Ghent and the Settle's steam train.
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Philpin Farm Campsite
Ingleton, North Yorkshire
Stunning small, family run farm in the Yorkshire Dales. Set on a hill, minutes from the Yorkshire Three Peaks!
Wensleydale Camping at Aysgarth Falls
Carperby, Leyburn, North Yorkshire
A unique camp in nature, a beautiful 30 acre woodland in the Yorkshire Dales.10 minutes, to Aysgarth Water Falls
Moretonhampstead Sports and Community Centre
Moretonhampstead, Devon
A back to basics base on Dartmoor with fabulous views, great walks and tennis courts. Family friendly.
Passaford Meadow Campsite
Hatherleigh, Devon
Chooose your own pitch at this peaceful, rural off grid campsite a short walk from Hatherleigh town centre.
Cromer Camping
Cromer, Norfolk
Go back to basics with the only campsite based in the heart of Cromer, open for August only.
Crows Hall Wild Camping
Chilgrove, Chichester, West Sussex
Dog friendly wild camping in the heart of the South Downs National Park, in reach of Chichester and the coast.
Donnington Wild Camping
Donnington, Chichester, West Sussex
A true camping experience, getting back to basics with plenty of space to be at one with the countryside.
Oakfield Farm Campsite
Hailsham, East Sussex
Back to basics camping with campfires, set just 10 minutes from the South Downs, on a family friendly site.
Ouse Meadow Campsite
Lewes, East Sussex
Idyllic back-to-basics camping on the riverbank, opposite the Bluebell Railway in Sussex. Campfires allowed.
Brandy Brook Caravan and Camping Site
Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire
A well-sheltered site situated in a pleasantly wooded valley, just a few miles from St Davids and its beaches.
Field 51 Campsite
St Albans, Hertfordshire
A spacious tent-only campsite site with activities such as archery and axe throwing, ten minutes from St Albans.
Black Mountain Caravan and Camping Site
Llangadog, Carmarthenshire
Back to basics tent camping in the Brecon Beacons, right by a red kite feeding station. Groups welcome.
Dolgoch Hostel
Tregaron, Ceredigion
Traditional tent only camping in a remote and stunning position in the Cambrian Mountains.
Glandwr Farm
Llanelli, Carmarthenshire
Glamping in the Welsh countryside. Escape from it all at a small site - free from stress.
Overwater Woodlands
Wigton, Cumbria
Secluded and off-grid woodland camping for tents in the Lake District with a communal firepit and breakfast!
