Campgrounds for backpackers

Camping du Roz

• Peaceful family-friendly Brittany site on the Rade de Brest bay
• Daoulas Abbey 10 minutes’ drive; Brest half an hour
• Playground and pétanque court; organised evening entertainment

Caraway Meadows

• Small Pembrokeshire site on 75 acres of pasture near Crymych
• In the Preseli Hills, 20 minutes' drive from Cardigan and Newport
• Simple pitches in a wildlife haven; campfires and dogs welcome

Camping du Ternin

• Small, quiet site in the Morvan Regional Natural Park
• Autun 20 minutes’ drive; half an hour to Lac des Settons
• Swimming and tennis on site, plus river access for trout fishing

Highertown Farm

Travelvan Park Salgado

• Friendly site a short walk from the centre of Famalicão
• A 10-minute drive from the beaches of Salgado and Nazaré
• Sociable bar area with barbecue evenings and cultural events

Killin Log Cabins

• Well-maintained and peaceful lodges 15 minutes' walk from Loch Tay
• Less than five minutes' drive from Killin and a Sustrans cycle route
• Pet-friendly site surrounded by nature trails, streams and waterfalls

Tranquil Pines Little Paradise Cottage

• Peaceful self-contained cottage set in the quiet village of Újireg
• Half an hour's drive from the southern shore of Lake Balaton
• Barbecue and big covered terrace overlooking Southern Transdanubia

Camping Paradies Franken

• Peaceful rural site near Simmershofen, an excellent area for cycling
• Restaurant serving traditional dishes and homemade cakes
• Half an hour's drive from medieval Rothenburg ob der Tauber

Parque De Campismo Vieira

• Family-friendly site 10 minutes’ walk from white-sand beach
• A 15-minute drive from Marinha Grande, and 30 minutes from Leiria
• Bar, restaurant and games room on site

Tranquil Hill

• Scenic dog-friendly hilltop site just outside the Shropshire Hills
• A 25-minute drive from Ironbridge Gorge; half an hour from Shrewsbury
• Barbecues and campfires allowed; shops and pubs 10 minutes’ drive away

Trai-A-Llanw

• Spectacular views of Cardigan Bay
• Basic but adequate facilities and a relaxed vibe
• Bordered by the Ceredigion Coast Path and a mile from Aberaeron

Camping Palamós

• Near Palamós on the Costa Brava
• Close to the GR 92 hiking trail and the Iberian ruins of Castell
• Two pools, playgrounds, restaurant and bar with terrace sea views

Ridge Top Camping

• Dog-friendly pop-up site with views of valleys and Carew Castle
• A 10-minute drive from Skrinkle Haven beach and 15 minutes from Tenby
• Shops and stunning coastal walks a short drive

Townsend Touring Park

• Rural location within walking distance of village centre
• Coarse fishing lake, bike trails and climbing wall on site
• Near the Offa's Dyke Path and other walks

Parque de Campismo e Caravanismo Termas de Melgaço

• Among mountains near the Minho river
• A short walk from Melgaço Spa and a public pool
• Kids' club, play area, games cabin and barbecues

Camping La Balma

• Forest site two kilometres from Montseny National Park
• A 40-minute drive from Girona and 35 from Costa Brava beaches
• Large swimming pool surrounded by gardens

Carra Caravan and Camping Park

• Friendly family site in a traditional Irish village
• Close to pubs, shops, playground and miles of country walks
• Disabled access and kitchen; shop and butcher's within 200 metres

Parque de Campismo do Pinheiro

• Spacious pine-filled park 15 minutes' walk from São Mateus
• Within walking distance of a beach, birdwatching reserve and ferries
• Barbecue area, dining room and kitchen with woodburning oven

Ty Cynan Caravan and Camping

• Family-friendly Llyn Peninsula site a 10-minute drive from the beach
• Pwllheli within 10 minutes' drive; local village/pub two minutes' walk
• Communal green, play area and modern amenities

Cae Clyd Campsite and Touring Park

• Family-run site two minutes' walk from a private beach
• Spectacular views and sunsets close to Snowdonia National Park
• Five minutes from the Lon Eifion cycling and walking path