Campgrounds for backpackers in England

Frodsham Hill Campground

• Peaceful spot on top of Frodsham Hill, with panoramic views.

FSC Castle Head

• Grass pitches in the grounds of an environmental education centre
• A five-minute drive from Grange-over-Sands; 20 minutes from the M6
• Between the Morecambe Bay coast and Lake District National Park

Fulbeck Waters

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

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

The Red Lion

• Quiet and peaceful back-to-basics site at a 450 year old country pub
• Food made from scratch using local produce where possible
• Just off the Icknield Way and 15 minutes' drive from Newmarket

Mount Eden Camping

• Small campsite in Cumbria's scenic Eden Valley
• Five minutes' drive from Penrith town centre; Ullswater 15 minutes
• Back to basics camping field with flat and spacious pitches

Gold Acre

• Close to the historic town of Ludlow
• A mile from Croft Castle and Parkland
• Sustainable and low-impact approach

Vann Farm Camping

• Rural and informal Ockley camping field in the Surrey Hills
• A 20-minute drive to Horsham; 45 minutes to the beach
• Walking or biking distance from pubs

The Pound Camping

• The Pound is situated in the heart of the beautiful Wye Valley

Glamping at Swanage by PitchingIt

• Family-friendly glamping site a five-minute walk from Swanage Beach
• Corfe Castle 10 minutes’ drive; Blue Pool 20 minutes
• Dogs welcome; barbecues allowed; on-site golf and frisbee-golf course

Gramp's Field

• Peaceful field in rural Gloucestershire close to the river Severn
• Five minutes' drive from Westbury Court Garden; Gloucester 15 minutes
• Simple site on a working farm with views over the Forest of Dean

Greenacres Camping

• Stunning countryside, big pitches, lots of play space and camp fires
• Clean showers and toilets, Fridges and freezers available to use.
• Close to Wells, Glastonbury, Shepton Mallet, Cheddar and Longleat.

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

Greenhowe Caravans

• On the edge of woodland with views of Lakeland hills from the grounds
• A five-minute drive to Dungeon Ghyll Force and 10 to Skelwith Bridge
• Walks on famed trails of Langdale Pikes accessible from the park

Green Oven Barn

• Basic wild camping in a quiet six-acre rewilding and wildflower meadow
• A 20-minute drive from Kingsbridge; 25 minutes to Totnes and Salcombe
• Yoga, qigong, Shiatsu and bodywork activities on site; pub nearby