Covid, Camping, Lockdown (Updated: 19th April 2021) – Can We Camp now?
Can we go camping? What’s the latest on Covid, lockdown and camping? Read our guide (updated weekly) to what we can and can’t do and what might happen next.
Camping Europe & more
Campervan, Motorhome and Caravan Security (Beat The Burglars)
Everything you need to know about campervan security – from caravan and motorhome alarms to sensor lights, trackers and more. Learned the hard way! Let’s beat the campsite burglars!
Campervan Or Caravan? Take The Test
Campervan or caravan? Baffled by the pros and cons? Take our ever-so scientific test to find out which is the one for you.
The Best Apps For Walkers, Hikers And Bikers
A map may be a thing of beauty, but hikers and bikers who are always exploring new areas may not want a houseful of physical maps. Is a walking or cycling app the answer? We look at the best from Ordnance Survey, Viewranger and more.
Camp In Your Car? Here’s how! (Our Guide to Car Sleeping)
Stealth camping, car camping, makeshift campervanning…call it what you will, it’s simple, cheap and spontaneous. Follow our guide to turning your car (or small van) into a part-time camper.
Litter, Fly-camping, Dog Dirt And Worse? Let’s Keep Camping Beautiful
How fantastic that people are rediscovering our countryside. What’s not fantastic is that we now have an epidemic of litter, dog dirt, human waste in woods and lay-bys and mess left by fly-campers. So what can we do?
Wild Camping With Minimal Kit – It’s Bivvy Tent Marvellous!
Sometimes you just want to escape! Thinking about wild camping can be more fun than the actual experience…unless you get the equipment right. There’s no better way to enjoy it than taking minimum camping gear and a reliable bivvy/bivi bag or hammock.
Electric Campervans And Motorhomes
From 2035, there’ll be a UK ban on the sale of new petrol, diesel or hybrid vans. What does it mean for campervans? A look ahead to electric campervans.
How To Camp In Your Car In Europe – Take A Roadtrip With Dave
Dave Zollo set off from Totnes on a 5,000-mile adventure, using his day-to-day car as a mini campervan. Here, he shares his story, his how-tos and his favourite places along the way.
Camping Under The Northern Lights – A Trip To Arctic Sweden
Viewing the elusive Northern Lights is something high on many people’s must-do travel lists. Hear how Carl Wild fulfilled his ambition…with the added bonus of jumping naked into a freezing lake.
Camp On Private Land? HomeCamper Makes It Possible
We’ve already introduced Campfire Magazine readers to Nearly Wild Camping and to Campinmygarden, now we’ve found HomeCamper – (legal) camping on private land.
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.
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.
Staying connected – data roaming in Europe
Roaming charges are gone…almost! But it’s not quite so simple. Here’s our guide to getting online in Europe.
A life in tents – Madame Ulysse under canvas
Cats on leashes, full-size outdoor kitchens, potted herbs, endless summers… those mainland Europeans know how to do camping. But so does tent-obssessed Madam Ulysse. She tells us all.
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.
Camping in France – Strasbourg
Prepare to be surprised by a camping trip to Strasbourg. With one of the best campsites we’ve found and lots to see, do, eat and drink…it’s definitely a camping holiday to consider and remember. And it all starts with the ferry from Hull to Zeebrugge.
Discover delicious Portugal by motorhome
There’s a new network of motorhome stops in Portugal that helps you discover new places and new tastes at barely any cost. Stay on quintas, country estates and vineyards and booking’s easy.
What makes a good campsite great?
What ingredients make the perfect campsite? Family-friendly, peace and quiet, great facilities, lovely location? Here’s our guide, along with reader recommendations for their favourite UK campsites.
Camping in France – Lac du Sautet, the Ecrins and beyond
Explore the French Alps, the Ecrins mountains, the waterfalls and wooded valleys on a camping trip into less-known France. Campsites, lakes and 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!
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.
Cats and camping – the purrfect combination?
Missing the company of your cat when you go camping? You don’t have to. Read our guide to camping with cats and see what other feline-friendly campers get up to.
Camping in France – Ile de Noirmoutier
Want to camp on the beach? You can’t get much closer than at Camping Indigo on the Ile de Noirmoutier..
Camping in France – Jura and the Lakes
Discover camping in France’s Jura Lake District. Campsites, wild camping, lakes, mountains and waterfalls in the Franche-Comté. Our favourites places to swim, camp and walk.
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.
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.
Camping in France – Les Pins, Lac Sainte Croix
The countryside is lovely as you drive to Salles sur Verdon, but nothing prepares you for the first sight of Lac Ste Croix.
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.
Gardens you can camp in – yes, please!
It’s like AirBNB for campers – more than a thousand places to camp on every continent (except Antarctica), in gardens, paddocks and unusual places that guarantee peace, privacy…and certainly no crowds.
