Campgrounds for backpackers in England

Monkey Chop Farm

• Dog-friendly site on a farm surrounded by the Dorset countryside
• A 25-minute drive to the Jurassic Coast; 45 minutes to Chesil Beach
• Pubs, farmers market within easy reach; fishing and kayaking nearby

Gateham Grange Camping

• Back-to-basics Peak District site, a five-minute drive from Hartington
• Peak Wildlife Park 15 minutes’ drive; Alton Towers half an hour
• Dark night skies and expansive views, plus a fresh water supply

Moonacre Campsite

• Peaceful camping on an east Dorset farm 15 minutes' drive from Poole
• Just off the A31 and A350; South West Coast Path half an hour's drive
• Woodland walks direct from the pitches, and wildlife around the site

Honeybrook Camping

• Peaceful site in a secluded setting with Dartmoor views
• Three miles from Okehampton and its shops and castle
• Adults-only haven for hikers, cyclists and nature spotters

Moor Top Farm

• Spacious site on a farm 20 minutes’ drive from the Peak District
• Chesterfield 20 minutes’ drive; Chatsworth House 25 minutes
• Dogs welcome; within walking distance of two pubs

Bottom Pond

• Family-friendly site in the South Downs National Park
• A 10-minute drive from Winchester and the Watercress Line
• Access to a private woodland with a bridleway to the South Downs Way

Swallow Barn Farm

• Wild camping site in West Yorkshire two miles from the Peak District
• A 10-minute drive from Holmfirth Vineyard; 20 minutes from Black Hill
• Pub within walking distance; firepits provided per pitch

Trevolankan Farm

• Eco-friendly Cornwall countryside site with its own livery
• A 10-minute drive from Camborne and 20 to Hayle and Porthleven beaches
• Within 15 minutes' drive of Flambards, Paradise Park and Poldark

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

Moor Farm Pop-up Campsite

• Peaceful back to basics site surrounded by the Derbyshire countryside
• A 20-minute drive from Bakewell; 20 minutes from Chatsworth House
• Dog walking area; pubs serving food and real ales nearby

Swallows Meadow

• Small, scenic rural site 10 minutes' drive from Camelford
• Within 20 minutes' drive of beaches and Bodmin Moor
• Tintagel Castle, Port Isaac and coast path within 25 minutes' drive

Trerieve Farm

• Peaceful, rural campsite with sea views on a working Cornish farm
• A 40-minute drive to the Eden Project and 30 minutes from Polperro
• Grass pitches with Seaton beach, a pub and café in walking distance

The Pastures

• Single ensuite camping pod in a Cumbrian wildlife haven
• 15 minutes' walk from the medieval village of Cartmel
• With wetroom, heater, Freeview TV and fridge

Morleys Farm

• Relaxed adults-only Sevenoaks Weald campsite with stunning views
• A 15-minute drive to Hever Castle and Penshurst Place
• Barbecues, firepits and communal campfire; pub 15 minutes' walk

Wild Camping at Trevaunance Cove

• Wild camping five minutes' walk from Trevaunance Cove
• Wheal Coates and Perranporth within a 10-minute drive
• Dog-friendly pitches; village pubs, bakery and shop a few mins' walk

Tamar Lake Farm