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.
Wild camping
Wild camping at its best. From bivi tents and hammocks to all the camping gear you’ll need for getting out into nature.
The wonders of wild woods and wild food
Giles loves woodland camping and the tastiest wild & local food. Let him win you over to the simple pleasures!
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.
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 great idea – a network of places across the UK offering nearly wild pitches.
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.
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.
Going wild with Monica – a first foray into foraging
Foraging is a great way to put free, super-fresh and tasty delicacies on the camping menu. Monica Wilde gives us an introduction to where, how and what to forage.
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.
Free campervan and motorhome stopovers
Want to stay overnight for free in your motorhome or campervan at a farmshop, country pub, vineyard or brewery? The Brit Stops guide has hundreds of free camping stopovers.
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 – 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.
Autumn and winter campervan travels
Camping out of season is fantastic, but you need to prepare. Here’s what we learned on a winter campervan trip in Scotland – how to find a great wild camping spot, stay warm, keep yourself entertained, eat well…and go to the loo!
Amazing campfire hacks…and other camping tips
Feeling a bit Mad Hatter-ish, we’ve decided to make our latest campfire all wrong…but all right. Here’s a weird and novel way to get the campfire going, plus some random camping and campervan tips to try out. Let us know if they work for you.
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.
Wild camping with ease at Eco Camp UK
Pick up some top tips from a real camping expert – and discover wild camping made easy.
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.
Woodland wild foods with a Michelin touch
A day with wild food expert Chris Bax and world-class chef Stephen Bulmer…and James T. Kirk was there in spirit. Read about our foraging and cooking adventure. Don’t eat anything in this interesting and inedible handful, by the way!
The perfect place to camp? It’s got to be SoCal
Sunshine, fabulous food, friendly people…a couple of the Campfire team have been checking out a new world of camping possibilities – southern California. And they loved it!
Camping in Germany – a debut trip
Travel with us on our debut camping and campervan trip through Belgium, the Netherlands and into Germany. Places to stay, tips and more.
An appetite for geocaching
We’ve found a treasure in Tommy Morton, a modern-day adventurer with a passion for geocaching. Tommy tells us why geocaching fits so well with camping.
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.
Chris Walbank’s essential camping kit
We all have our favourite bits of kit, especially the shiny, expensive bits. Chris Walbank reveals the five simple things he never sets off without.
Converting a Truck to a Campervan – inspiration for would-be escapees
Sue bought Bob after finding him on Ebay. It was love at first sight and now she, and this 1984 Bedford motorhome, live a full-time life of freedom and adventure. Us too, please, please! She tells Campfire Magazine how she escaped.
Small but perfectly formed – Dixe’s tiny campsites for gourmets
Looking for a quirky alternative to big and bustling campsites. Camping with a view and perfect for gastro-campers? Dixe Wills shares his Tiny Campsites.
Life begins when your campervan travels start
Don’t wait to retire…do it now! It didn’t take a lifetime of commuting for Georgina and Lewis to realise there had to be a better way. The couple, en route to the ripe old age of 30, are travelling Europe with Dotty.
The trouble with glamping
A few weeks ago, a couple of the Campfire crew spent £300 on two nights in a wooden hut with a dodgy shower. It also had stunning views and a roof that opened to reveal a perfectly dark, star-strewn sky. It left them with a conundrum.
Really, really wild camping in Brazil
So how do you make real coffee round a Brazilian campfire and smoked duck in a rundown shack? Read this story from our wild camper in Brazil.
