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
Tresco Farm Campsite
Padstow, Cornwall
4.53 /5
9 reviews
89%
would recommend
Family friendly, back to basics camping close to Cornwall's coast. Just a 15 minute drive to Padstow and beaches!
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.
Gyrn Ddu Campsite
Caernarfon, Gwynedd
4.72 /5
8 reviews
100%
would recommend
Small, adult only site with sea views and campfires allowed. On the Llŷn Peninsula with a footpath to the beach!
Orchard Lodge Camping
Crediton, Devon
4.87 /5
6 reviews
100%
would recommend
Back to basics camping in a scenic cider apple orchard, just 30 minutes from Exeter and Dartmoor. Dog friendly.
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.
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The Batch Campsite
Churchill, Somerset
4.7 /5
27 reviews
92%
would recommend
Almost wild camping pitches for tents with great views atop the Mendips. Dog friendly with fire pits.
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.
Meadowsweet Farm
Braunton, Devon
4.77 /5
15 reviews
100%
would recommend
Simple and off-grid rural camping set on an organic farm minutes away from Devon's surf beaches and Tarka Trail.
Oxcombe Campsite
Horncastle, Lincolnshire
4.8 /5
13 reviews
100%
would recommend
Simple rural campsite set in the heart of the Lincolnshire Wolds with countryside and church views. Dog friendly.
Spring Lakes Campsite
Bude, Cornwall
Family friendly site with a fishing lake and woodlands. A perfect spot to unwind with sea views from your pitch.
Hazel Mount Fellside
Millom, Cumbria
4.97 /5
7 reviews
100%
would recommend
Near wild camping on a peaceful site with views of the Duddon Estuary, at the edge of the Lake District.
Ty Llewelyn Glamping and Camping
Llanidloes, Powys
4.73 /5
3 reviews
100%
would recommend
Peaceful off-grid camping and glamping with private facilities, fire pits and rural views. Family and dog friendly!
Birds and Bees Campsite
Rendham, Saxmundham, Suffolk
4.92 /5
5 reviews
80%
would recommend
Spacious, natural eco-camping in the heart of Suffolk's Alde Valley, with family friendly vibes. Campfires allowed.
Wild Camping at Barkerfields Farm
Monyash, Bakewell, Derbyshire
4.81 /5
31 reviews
94%
would recommend
A peaceful and back to basics haven for walkers in the Peaks, set on a scenic farm. Dog friendly with pubs nearby.
Loves Hill Camping
Timsbury, Bath, Somerset
4.72 /5
12 reviews
100%
would recommend
A pop-up, no fuss family campsite with a focus on environmentally friendly holidaying. 20 mins from Bath!
Wilton Farm
South Pool, Devon
4.78 /5
32 reviews
100%
would recommend
Eight acre, dog friendly campsite situated in beautiful South Devon. Eco friendly site, set near lovely beaches.
Camp Cynrig Glamping Village
Brecon, Powys
5 /5
5 reviews
100%
would recommend
Family friendly glamping with private facilities and BBQs. Ten minutes to Brecon with a river for wild swimming!
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.
Monarch's Way Campsite
Trent, Sherborne, Dorset
4.6 /5
4 reviews
100%
would recommend
Almost wild camping in a small orchard on the Monarch's Way. Set in a scenic village, ten minutes from Sherborne.
Pitch and Hike
Betws-Y-Coed, Conwy
4.9 /5
14 reviews
100%
would recommend
Back to basics, peaceful walk-to site in the heart of Snowdonia with walking and mountain biking on your doorstep.
