Campsites for backpackers in England
487 bookable campsites in England
All distances are calculated "as the crow flies".
Newlands Valley Campsite
Keswick, Cumbria, England- Well-maintained Lake District site half a kilometre from Derwentwater
- A five-minute drive from Catbells; 15 minutes from Whinlatter Forest
- Pub with a beer garden a short walk away; adventure centre nearby
Watermouth Valley Camping Park
Ilfracombe, Devon, England- Family-run, family-oriented site a short walk from Watermouth Bay
- A 10-minute drive to Ilfracombe; 25 minutes to Woolacombe beach
- On-site shop with maps available; access to the South West Coast Path
Avon Tyrrell Outdoor Activity Centre and Campsite
Bransgore, Hampshire, England- Peaceful site surrounded by lakes, on the edge of the New Forest
- Bookable activities including high ropes, climbing and abseiling
- Play area, table tennis and shop; Bransgore five minutes' drive
Stowford Farm Meadows
Combe Martin, Devon, England- Countryside park on 500 acres, 15 minutes' drive from Woolacombe
- Woodland walks, nature trails, pool and riding centre on site
- Two on-site bars and a takeaway; play park and miniature golf
York House Caravan Park
Whitby, North Yorkshire, England- Well-kept, peaceful Yorkshire park five minutes’ drive from Whitby
- Robin Hood’s Bay five minutes’ drive and Scarborough half an hour
- Restaurant and bar on site, plus a play area and dedicated dog park
Whitehill Country Park
Paignton, Devon, England- Family-run park on a former stud farm and in a wildlife haven
- Two and a half miles from the coast
- Heated outdoor pool, bar, café, shop, takeaway and craft centre
Ashbourne Heights Holiday Park
Ashbourne, Derbyshire, England- Family park three miles from the Peak District town of Ashbourne
- Seven and a half miles from Alton Towers
- Indoor pool, licensed shop and picnic area
Wallace Lane Farm
Wigton, Cumbria, England- Quiet hillside farm site in west Cumbria with views to the sea
- Coast, lakes, hill walks and mountain biking within 40 minutes' drive
- Around five minutes' drive to Caldbeck for pub, cafés and shop
Haddon Grove Farm Campsite
Bakewell, Derbyshire, England- Family-run campsite on a dairy farm in the Peak District National Park
- Access to Lathkill Dale directly from the site
- Small on-site shop; firepits for hire; animals on site
Laleham Camping Club
Chertsey, Surrey, England- Superbly located Surrey campsite with easy motorway access
- Thorpe Park, Windsor Castle and Legoland Windsor within 30 mins' drive
- On the banks of the River Thames, with Thames Path access
The Hop Farm
Tonbridge, Kent, England- Spacious park spread across 500 acres of Kent countryside
- Five minutes' drive from Paddock Wood station and trains to London
- Access to the River Medway for canoeing and fishing
Wasdale Lakeside Campsite
Nether Wasdale, Cumbria, England- Basic and remote campsite five minutes’ walk from Wastwater in Cumbria
- Wastwater Alpaca Trekking 25 minutes’ drive; Ravenglass 20 minutes
- Pop-up pitches on a Lakeland fell farm; access to Scafell Pike
Lee Valley Camping and Caravan Park
London, Greater London, England- Within easy reach of London and visitor attractions
- 18-hole pay and play golf course on site
- Provides easy access to walks and bicycle routes in the Lee Valley
Orcaber Caravan and Camping Site
Settle, North Yorkshire, England- Peaceful and family-run site next to the Forest of Bowland
- In a walkers' paradise near the Yorkshire Three Peaks
- A variety of pre-ordered homemade pizzas on Saturday evenings
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Springhill Farm Holiday Accommodation
Seahouses, Northumberland, England- Peaceful Northumberland site close to beaches and coast walks
- A five-minute drive from Bamburgh and Seahouses
- On the coast near Seahouses; small shared kitchen on site
Seatoller Farm
Keswick, Cumbria, England- Peaceful family-run farm site next to the River Derwent
- Excellent base for hikes, including Scafell and Great Gable
- Woodfired pizzas on Saturday nights, a short walk away
Ullswater View Campsite
Pooley Bridge, Cumbria, England- Wild camping with spectacular views of Ullswater in the Lake District
- Pooley Bridge five minutes’ drive, and Lowther Castle 20 minutes
- Spring water and portable toilets on site; pub 10 minutes’ walk
The Pepper Pot Caravan Park
Dursley, Gloucestershire, England- Green and spacious park in Gloucestershire
- Seven miles to Sharpness Canal and Slimbridge Wildfowl Trust
- On-site café-bar serving breakfast, coffee and lunch
The Railway Campsite
Swanage, Dorset, England- Eight-acre field with Swanage Railway steam trains passing by
- A 10-minute drive to Swanage Beach; 35 minutes to Durdle Door
- Off-ground barbecues and firepits allowed; dogs welcome
Charlie Bassetts
Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, England- Park in the grounds of a country inn close to walking footpaths
- A 20-minute drive from Alton Towers and 25 from the Peak District
- Meals served at the pub; play area and farm animals in grounds
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