Nearly Wild Camping - Nearly Wild Camping

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The Nearly Wild Camping Club is a growing network of locations willing to host campers who are looking for a wilder, secluded or quieter camping experience. It brings together ambassadors for the countryside, its rich heritage and wildlife, with those seeking to explore and learn through informal fun.

Members access our online directory which currently has 82 locations (with many more in the pipeline) mostly across the UK - many exclusive to Nearly Wild Camping members. Most offer more than just camping - open fires, local produce, pottery, nature walks, fishing, woodland camping....and more!

95% of our locations say YES to campfires/BBQs

35% of locations say YES to 'dogs welcome'

40% of locations say YES to campervans

over 40% are suitable for hammocks

Some of the locations allow camping all year round - wild camping for everyone

Whether you are a camper or a potential location (or both) standard membership of Nearly Wild Camping is just £20 per year subscription via PayPal. Some of our business supporters offer member discounts.

All Subscribers are also shareholders of the co-operative with a say in how Nearly Wild Camping develops, the members own and run the organisation

Frequently Asked Questions Group and Business Membership details

We are a co-operative working together for everyone’s benefit. Getting involved and contributing time, ideas or telling others about us helps us together make even more difference.

Find out more about getting involved. Help us to grow

All subscription fees support the admin of the organisation and further development. There is a charge for camping at each location, though normally this is quite low in comparison to commercial campsites - see FAQs for more info.

Go Nearly Wild Camping

Whatever your age or definition of wild, you can have unforgettable experiences exploring our many unique camping locations across the UK. Check out the locations directory examples and map, subscribe and go Nearly Wild Camping - Be part of the revolution in back-to-basics camping!

Example locations and more maps

Become a Nearly Wild Camping location

Do you have a potential Nearly Wild Camping location? Do you want to diversify your income? Inspire people to love our countryside? Do you want to join a network of people supporting each other to do the same thing? Find out how to become a Nearly Wild Camping location and be listed in our camping directory. You may not even need planning permission.

EMAIL: nearlywildcamping@gmail.com

Member feedback reviews (various locations):

'We had a great stay. We were with our dog so we picked the field without the sheep and pitched up by the stream. We had the field
to ourselves, which was lovely. Would visit again, thanks'

'Stayed here with a friend and four children last year. Wonderful experience, and it really did feel away from it all. The children loved having the freedom to explore, whilst the adults enjoyed the camp fire, dark skies and the peace and quiet. We were the only party there for the weekend that we visited, and I gather that is not unusual. Will certainly be looking to go back.'

'I did a recent overnight stay here, was really impressed with the welcome tour etc from the land owner. Really enjoyed my stay . I was designated my campsite, exclusive fire pit which was cool. A family of 5 camped nearby by the other fire pit but were no way intrusive. Felt very welcome. Look forward to returning soon'