Campgrounds for backpackers

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  Middle Ruckham Camping

  Tiverton, Devon, England

  • Peaceful nearly wild camping on an organic farm in rural Mid Devon
  • Wildwood Devon 45 minutes’ drive; Exmoor National Park half an hour
  • Spacious pitches in wildflower meadows; firepits to borrow
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  Camping du Puy-en-Velay

  Le Puy, Haute-Loire, France

  • Green site in the spectacular UNESCO-listed city of Le Puy-en-Velay
  • Paragliding, hot air balloon rides and horse riding within easy reach
  • Site entrance crossed by several hiking trails
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  Country View Camping

  Westbury, Wiltshire, England

  • Family-friendly farm site a 10-minute drive from Westbury, Wiltshire
  • Bratton White Horse five minutes’ drive; Bath 40 minutes
  • Dogs welcome; cycle hire; about a half-hour walk from the village pub
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  The Shire

  Crediton, Devon, England

  • Basic off-grid Devon site 15 minutes’ drive from Crediton
  • Dartmoor National Park 20 minutes’ drive; Castle Drogo 25 minutes
  • Pub and shop five minutes’ walk; riding and fishing 20 minutes’ drive
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  Greenwick Farm

  York, North Yorkshire, England

  • Peaceful retreat on a 470-acre working farm
  • Eco pods with ensuite, kitchen and outdoor seating
  • Birdwatching haven: look out for owls, woodpeckers and red kites
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  Hillside Tiny Campsite

  Longhope, Orkney Islands, Scotland

  • Peaceful campsite on Hoy in the spectacular Orkney Islands
  • Lyness ferry 20 minutes' drive, with bus available
  • Charging sockets, communal barn and packed lunches available
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  Camping La Bageasse

  Brioude, Haute-Loire, France

  • Near St. James's Way and the medieval village of Lamothe
  • Three kilometres from Brioude and 200 metres from the Allier river
  • Pool, paddling pool, snack bar and games room
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  Mas d'Arbousse

  Fondamente, Aveyron, France

  • Peaceful site on an Angora goats’ farm in the Aveyron department
  • Lodève half an hour’s drive; Montpellier an hour and 15 minutes
  • Dogs welcome; wild swimming in the Vérenne; weekly fishmonger visits
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  Camping La Ripole

  Abjat sur Bandiat, Dordogne, France

  • Family-orientated site in the Périgord-Limousin Regional Natural Park
  • Brantôme 25 minutes’ drive; Angoulême an hour
  • Swimming pool, sauna, playground, fishing pond, restaurant and bar
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  Putting Golf des Flandres

  Saint-Sylvestre-Cappel, Nord, France

  • Small site within a golf course just outside Saint-Sylvestre-Cappel
  • Dunkirk, Ypres and Saint-Omer all half an hour's drive away
  • Putting-golf course on site, plus bar, café and massages; no showers
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  Sequoia Mountain Farms

  Pinehurst, California, USA

  • Quiet mountain campsite 20 minutes’ drive from Sequoia National Park
  • Kings Canyon National Park half an hour’s drive; Hume Lake 50 minutes
  • Stargazing on clear nights; chill-out area and hot shower facilities
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  Persant

  Llanafan Fawr, Powys, Wales

  • Peaceful and off-grid valley site at Llanafan Fawr in Mid Wales
  • St Afan’s Church five minutes’ walk; Elan Valley half an hour’s drive
  • Meditation sessions held on site; shops and pubs 10 minutes’ drive
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  Northcote Manor Farm

  Exeter, Devon, England

  • Peaceful site with views of Dartmoor National Park and open farmland
  • On a small working farm 10 minutes’ drive from Okehampton and Dartmoor
  • Level pitches in a hay field; sheep, horses and donkeys on site
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  Deep Creek Ranch

  Sayre, Oklahoma, USA

  • Rural touring site off Route 66, 15 minutes’ drive from Elk City, OK
  • Washita Battlefield National Historic Site half an hour’s drive
  • Dog park, kids’ games and barbecues; horse riding available on site
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  Camping Gradina cu Flori

  Brezoi, Vâlcea, Romania

  • Simple 'backyard' site on the banks of the Lotru river near Brezoi
  • An hour's drive to Sibiu; Căciulata thermal baths 20 minutes
  • In Cozia National Park, with hikes and fishing close by
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  Moo Moo Retreat

  Avrig, Sibiu, Romania

  • Well-equipped Transylvania site with gorgeous mountain views
  • Sibiu and Transfagarasan scenic drive both half an hour's drive
  • Sociable bar, campfire and barbecue areas; dogs welcome
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  Rosecare Fields

  Bude, Cornwall, England

  • Woodland smallholding 10 minutes' drive from Widemouth Bay beaches
  • A 10-minute drive from Crackington Haven and 15 minutes from Bude
  • Off-grid shower, phone charging and a small shared fridge on site
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  Friendly Camping and Lodges

  Saint-Pardoux-la-Rivière, Dordogne, France

  • Leafy site 10 minutes’ walk from Saint-Pardoux-la-Rivière, Dordogne
  • Château de Puyguilhem 15 minutes’ drive and Périgueux 45 minutes
  • Dogs welcome; fishing in the river Dronne; food shop; play area
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  Camping La Pineta

  Poppi, Arezzo, Italy

  • Quiet family-friendly Casentino site five minutes’ drive from Poppi
  • Sentiero dell’Armonia 20 minutes’ drive; Chiusi della Verna 35 minutes
  • Pool and snack bar; tennis, golf and riding within 15 minutes’ drive
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  Dyfed Permaculture Farm Trust

  Newcastle Emlyn, Carmarthenshire, Wales

  • Quiet site on a Carmarthenshire farm with sustainable living courses
  • Adjacent to the Cistercian Way; Cardigan 30 minutes' drive
  • Semi-wild site with simple facilities; close to Sustrans cycle routes