Campgrounds for backpackers in England

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

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

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

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

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

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

The Oak Inn

• Touring pitches behind a 17th-century village pub in Defford
• A 10-minute drive from Upton upon Severn; 25 minutes from Worcester
• Pub with food, local ales and beer garden; farm shop across the road

Lydbrook Wild Camping

• Family-run wild camping site in the Wye Valley National Landscape
• Peaceful spot a couple of miles from Lydbrook in the Forest of Dean
• Within walking distance of the river Wye, a café and a pub

Manleigh Holiday Park

• Small delightful Park of Chalets, Log Cabins & Static Caravans.
• Situated in the coastal village of Combe Martin, near Exmoor.

Deepdale Camping & Rooms

• Quiet calm campsite on the beautiful North Norfolk Coast
• Perfect base for exploring this beautiful part of the world
• Welcomes tents, campervans, motorhomes and trailer tents

The Sportman

• Lake District campsite just off the A66 between Penrith and Keswick
• A 10-minute drive to Ullswater; 20 minutes to Helvellyn and Catbells
• Pitches with views towards Blencathra; playing field for kids and dogs