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Find wild camping and good campsites – the best camping apps
Your guide to the best apps for finding campsites, wild camping spots, aires and stopovers. read more
Category: Campsites
Discover campsites with something special. We’ve travelled far and wide checking out great places to camp – from campsites with swimming pools and cafés to hidden places for wild camping.
Camping and crafting in quirky Cumbria
The Lake District is lovely, of course, but there’s more to Cumbria – including some great campsites and the wonderful Quirky Workshops. Here’s a taste of our pole lathing and camping adventures. read more
Tasty Cotswold and Devon camping
Great campsites in lovely locations and fabulous food – we’ve been exploring the Cotswolds and Devon. Find out where we went and add your own recommendations. read more
Camping in Corsica – just go!
It was a spur of the moment decision to drive to Corsica from a camping trip in mainland France. And what an amazing place we discovered. read more
Buying your own wood for camping
Should you buy a wood so that you can camp in peace and quiet? We’ve been exploring the possibilities. Read our guide to buying your own woodland. read more
Camping, walking and eating in the Lake District
The loveliest places to camp, eat and visit in the Lake District at any time of year. Share your tips and your favourite Cumbrian campsites, cafés and more. read more
Local food, campfire cooking and off-season camping with kids
If you thought the camping season was over, you’re missing a treat. Add some warm layers, stoke up the campfire and take some inspiration for outdoor cooking from Andy Stevenson, developer of online local foodie and outdoor cookery community Local Food Lunches. read more
A Welsh campsite discovery – and an EcoGrill success
All the best campsites booked? Don’t give up. One reader and her family found a new site in Wales next to four wonderful beaches. read more
Wild camping and culture in Scotland
If you’ve ever dreamed of woodland living, but can’t quite shake off the attractions of comfort, we may have found the weekend for you! A combination of wild camping and city culture. read more
Camping in Germany – a début trip
Travel with us on our debut camping and campervan trip through Belgium, the Netherlands and into Germany. Places to stay, tips and more. read more
Five days, five beaches – south of France camping
Theo’s invented the perfect camping and beach holiday with stunning countryside, history, art, shops, restaurants…all in just five relaxing and affordable days. read more
Carry on camping…and chatting
There’s a new place to share camping, campervan and outdoor cooking ideas, ask questions and get advice. Camping and Campervan Chat UK is a new Facebook group designed to make camping even more fun. read more
A mystery island, a magical find – Bornholm
We found Bornholm by accident…sort of. A happy accident. Nowhere on the island is further than 15km from the sea, and there are lakes, forests, cliffs, beautiful beaches, fabulous food, art and crafts. Welcome to Denmark’s exotic island in the Baltic. read more
Camp on private land? Gamping makes it possible
We’ve already introduced Campfire Magazine readers to Nearly Wild Camping and to Campinmygarden, now we’ve found Gamping – (legal) camping on private land. read more
We all want a tiny house and a cabin in the woods
If bad weather puts you off camping, but you still want to be outdoors…how about a deliciously desirable dinky dwelling? Tempt yourself with a tiny house. read more
On the camping trail…in a south-westerly direction
Camping and eating in Shropshire and Somerset. A guide to great campsites and some delicious food finds. read more
Gardens you can camp in – yes, please!
It’s like AirBNB for campers – more than a thousand places to pitch a tent on every continent (except Antarctica), in gardens, paddocks and unusual places that guarantee peace, privacy…and certainly no crowds. read more
Camping in France – Les Terrasses du Périgord, Dordogne
A pristine campsite with shady pitches and a panoramic view in the heart of the Dordogne. A perfect base for exploring. Plus another site to avoid! read more
Nearly wild camping – good for campers and land-owners
Because there’s no camping wild in England, the option is often a campsite with tarmac and not a lot of privacy. Nearly Wild Camping is a new idea – a network of places across the UK offering nearly wild pitches. read more
Discovering New Zealand by campervan
Thinking of hiring a campervan to tour New Zealand? Martin and Eileen share their experiences, tips and highlights from their 18-day camping trip. read more
