Campgrounds for backpackers in England

Pakefield Caravan Park

• Award-winning site with Suffolk sea views and direct access to a beach
• A mile from Lowestoft and easy access to the Broads
• Heated pool, clubhouse, playground and free wifi

Perranporth Youth Hostel

Perching Manor Farm Wild Camping

• Dog-friendly wild camping site on a South Downs working farm
• A 15-minute drive from Shoreham-by-Sea; half an hour from Brighton
• Walking and cycle paths directly accessible from the site

Hale's Camping

Hallsenna Manor Campsite

• Back to basics site on the edge of the Lake District
• A 10-minute drive to Seascale beach, Ravenglass and Muncaster Castle
• Access to a bridleway for coast walks and the NCN72 cycle route

Clayford Field

• Rural six-acre site 10 minutes' drive from Wimborne
• Just off the 17-mile Castleman Trailway and 10 miles from Bournemouth
• A 10-minute forest walk from a country pub

Higher Huxhill Farm Campsite

• Small family-run campsite in rural north Devon
• Bideford 10 minutes' drive; 20 minutes to Westward Ho! beach
• Pitches in hay meadows with far-reaching views; Tarka Trail two miles

Hawkshead Youth Hostel

Hazelbank Farm

• Glamping at a peaceful 17-acre farm in the South Downs National Park
• Ramster Gardens and Birdworld within a half-hour drive
• Award-winning village pub less than a mile away

Pentewan Sands Holiday Park

• Every day's a beach day at this 5-star holiday park in Cornwall

Penrose Holiday Park

• Close to the beaches of Perranporth and Crantock
• Family bathrooms, laundry area and campers' kitchen
• Two-minute walk to a well-stocked shop and the local pub

Brookside Farm Camping

• Scenic dog-friendly rural wildlife haven in the Somerset Levels
• A 20-minute drive to Burnham-on-Sea; 35 minutes to the Quantock Hills
• Trails and launch points nearby; two pubs within walking distance

South View Cottage

• Converted horse trailer 10 minutes’ drive from Downham Market, Norfolk
• Denver Windmill an hour’s walk; Hunstanton beach an hour’s drive
• Woodburner and barbecue provided; access to River Great Ouse walks

Cobbs Hill Farm Caravan & Camping Park

Piran Meadows Resort and Spa

Birchcanoes

• Small, rural and simple site by the River Wreake
• Sustainable approach using reclaimed materials
• Electric car charging point, a play area, hammock space and free wifi

Stoats Farm Caravan and Camping

• Quiet, dog-friendly site at Totland on the Isle of Wight
• A 15-minute drive from Yarmouth, Freshwater Bay beach five minutes
• Dog park, washing machines and shower block with underfloor heating

Anneth Lowen Camping

• Cosy Cornish shepherd’s hut with spectacular views to the sea
• Falmouth, Swanpool Beach and Flambards Theme Park 15 minutes’ drive
• Shower hut and well-equipped galley kitchen; pub 20 minutes’ walk