Campgrounds for backpackers

Pilgrims Fathers Caravan Park

• Quiet park in scenic grounds in Scrooby village, by the River Ryton
• A 10-minute drive from Bawtry and 15 from Yorkshire Wildlife Park
• Acclaimed food pub within a couple of minutes' walk

Argoed Lwyd Outdoor Education Centre

• Spacious self-contained units at a Brecon Beacons activity centre
• A 10-minute drive from Brecon and 20 minutes from Pen y Fan
• Instructors on site for guided walks, canoeing and gorge walking

Pindale Farm Outdoor Centre

Pineapple Creek Camping

• Beachfront site 15 minutes’ walk from Pavones Point
• Well-based for surfing the left-point wave, fishing and horse riding
• Dog-friendly; barbecue, cooking stove and seasonal fruits and plants

Armenistis Camping and Bungalows

• Seafront site over 120 acres with stunning sea views
• Less than two hours' drive from Thessaloniki; day trips on site
• Direct beach access, plus watersports, restaurant and entertainment

Headstock Camping

• Peaceful site opposite bike trails in Afan Forest Park
• A 20-minute drive to Aberavon beach; 40 minutes to Brecon Beacons
• Bike hire, shop and repair on site, plus café and play area

Ash Hill Camping

• Traditional Oxfordshire farm on the edge of the Cotswold Hills
• Blenheim Palace 20 minutes' drive; central Oxford 40 minutes
• Well-behaved dogs allowed; half a mile from the village pub

Ashcroft Coast Holiday Park

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

Wadebridge Town Football Club

• Well-maintained site at a community club on the edge of Wadebridge
• North Cornwall beaches 10 minutes' drive: half an hour to Eden Project
• Easy access to A39 and A389; pubs and shops a short walk away

Atlantic Coast Holiday Park

• Holiday park in the dunes a mile from Gwithian beach
• On-site grocery shop selling local beers and Cornish pasties
• Well located for visiting St Ives and coastal attractions

Camping Parc la Chaumière

• Family-friendly site in rural Alsace, six kilometres from Mulhouse
• Swimming pool, playground and fishing pond
• Guided cycling and Nordic walking trips several times a week

Riverside Resort Hotel

• Peaceful and relaxed waterside resort a few minutes' drive from town
• Within 20 minutes of Lake Bunyonyi: transport and tours available
• Restaurant, gift shop, play area, games room and TV room

Au Bois d'Escoumos

• Family-friendly five-acre woodland site with Mongolian yurts
• A 10-minute drive from Gorges de la Save for scenic walks
• Restaurant with a terrace overlooking the Pyrenees

Campingpark im Bergischen Land

• Family-friendly site with private animal park
• 30km from Cologne
• Playground, bike hire and plenty of space

Pollard’s Combe

• Peaceful dog-friendly site in south Devon, two miles from the beach
• A 10-minute drive to Slapton Sands and 30 minutes to Dartmouth
• Sea views; pubs, farm shops and brewery within 10 minutes' drive

Campingpark Eifel

• Peaceful spot by the River Prüm, great for hiking and cycling
• Collection of wildlife and adventure parks within 45 minutes’ drive
• On-site shop and restaurant; access to swimming pool next door

Campingpark Eisenach

• Lakeside site in Thuringian Forest
• Restaurant with conservatory, beer garden and lake views
• Beach, fishing, sauna, solarium, volleyball and bike hire

Au Soleil de Picardie

• Family-friendly site with large arboretum near the Champagne vineyards
• 20 minutes' drive from Soissons and 40 from Reims
• Two private fishing ponds plus bike, electric bike and quad bike hire