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!
420 back to basics campsites
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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.
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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!
Stars and Moor
Liskeard, Cornwall
Small, off-grid site by Bodmin Moor with panoramic views. Great for walking routes, five minutes to Golitha Falls!
Horizontal Leisure Club
Trusham, Newton Abbot, Devon
Stunning views from wild camping pitches on a working organic farm.
Broomlands
Cowden, Edenbridge, Kent
Friendly, calm and tranquil base within the High Weald AONB for tourers only - surrounded by ancient woodland.
Oakside Farm Certificated Site
Ringmer, Lewes, East Sussex
Members only tent and touring site set just one mile from the South Downs. Pets welcome and campfires allowed.
Keepers Orchard
Clavelshay, North Petherton, Somerset
A peaceful, single pitch site sat in an old cider orchard at the foot of the Quantock Hills for your exclusive use.
Long Beach Campsite Knoydart
Knoydart, Highlands
Back to basics, bargain accommodation in Knoydart with wild camping, a millionaire's view and fishing.
Westermill Farm Campsite
Minehead, Somerset
A secluded, hidden valley campsite in the Centre of Exmoor National Park on a 500 acre working farm.
Woodland Edge
Sparkford, Yeovil, Somerset
Eco, off-grid camping within a private three acre wood, offering five pitches for tents or hammocks. Dog friendly.
Riverside Caravan Park
Crickhowell, Powys
A tranquil adult-only site - just 5 minutes walk to town and surrounded by beautiful scenery.
Dean House Campsite
Horncastle, Lincolnshire
A small, rural and back to nature tent campsite for max. 9 tents with campfires, by the the Lincolnshire Limewoods.
Whitehough Outdoor Centre
Barley, Burnley, Lancashire
Back-to-basics tent camping field, located close to Pendle in the Forest of Bowland AONB.
The Orchard at Norcott
Northchurch, Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire
A back to basics campsite in the Chilterns with lovely views, campfires and BBQs welcome. Family friendly.
Brynperffaith Farm Certificated Site
Devils Bridge, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion
A working farm campsite in Devils Bridge, 9 miles from the seaside town of Aberystwyth.
