Campgrounds for backpackers in England

Weylands Farm

• Peaceful site on a working family farm for a back-to-basics break
• In the protected Dedham Vale area, a 25-minute drive from Colchester
• A 10-minute drive from Dedham for rowing a boat on the River Stour

Woodside Camping

• Pop-up eco campsite in North Yorkshire with views of the coast
• Three and a half miles from Whitby; Robin Hood's Bay 15 minutes' drive
• Milk, eggs, juice and home-baked goods available to buy on site

Deighton Lodge

Lee Wick Farm Cottages and Camping

• Dog-friendly glamping site on an Essex farm
• Next to a nature reserve and a 15-minute drive from Clacton-on-Sea
• Within walking distance of an aqua park; fishing reservoir nearby

Wykeham Hall Camping

• Back to basics site on a family-run farm in the Lincolnshire Wolds
• Half an hour's drive from the coast and 40 minutes from Lincoln
• Off-grid stays with dark skies at night; close to the Viking Way

Yamp Camp Bluebell

• Sheltered back to basics pitches near the village of Horsted Keynes
• Ashdown Forest and Ouse Valley Viaduct 10 minutes' drive away
• A short walk from the Bluebell Railway station and village pubs

YMCA Fairthorne Manor Family Park and Campsite

Ye Olde Swan

• Lively family-friendly island site on the Thames
• A 20-minute drive from hikes, bikes and sights of the Cotswolds
• Easy stroll from traditional English pub-restaurant on the Thames

Scorriton Court Campsite

• Peaceful almost-wild pitches at a farm in Dartmoor National Park
• A 10-minute drive to Buckfastleigh and the South Devon Railway
• Next to the Two Moors Way; pub a few minutes' walk away

YHA Clun Mill

• In the grounds of a restored watermill, half a mile from Clun
• Walking and cycling haven deep in the Shropshire Hills
• Toilet, shower, self-catering kitchen, and drying and laundry room

YHA Helvellyn

• Stunningly scenic site 300 metres up England's third highest mountain
• Quiet/secluded but with excellent amenities including bar and lounge
• Hot and cold breakfast buffet plus supper club meals available to buy

YHA Land's End

• Peaceful valley site 15 minutes' walk from St Just
• Views down the valley to the Atlantic Ocean
• Self-catering kitchen, showers and drying room

Whitehouse Farm Campsite

• Pop-up site for guests aged over 25 and families in Essex countryside
• Free kids’ zorbing on site; Tropical Wings Zoo 10 minutes’ drive
• Free live music and crafting activities for Essex Farm Family Festival

Charside Camping

• Simple stays on a grassy field in a rural valley with a firepit
• A 10-minute drive from Bridport and 20 from West Bay
• On a National Cycle Route and 20 minutes’ walk to the local pub

Dartmoor Camping

• Friendly site near Moretonhampstead with plenty of outdoor space
• Sports field, skate park, play area and function room on site
• Large outdoor pool and three trout fishing lakes a short walk away

Whittlebury Park

Lichfield Waterside Campsite

• Pop-up site with optional music events in Staffordshire countryside
• SnowDome and Statfold Country Park both 15 minutes’ drive
• Budget-friendly family camping with a three-acre lake for paddlesports